This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 693 - 361: If not me, then who is the attacker?_2

Chapter 693: Chapter 361: If not me, then who is the attacker?_2

This definitely isn’t the first time the Empire Base has been attacked, the Star Abyss Empire has sub-bases in many parts of the Main Universe, both large and small.

Occasionally, a few crazy raiders would attack the Empire Base, unable to stir up any waves, and no one pays attention. Anyway, they would soon be captured by the Empire and publicly punished.

But this attack is different, as it’s the Empire’s bridgehead in the Dimension World, managed for many years.

Recently, due to the matter of the Hammer Divine Craftsman, many imperial figures have come, and half of the interstellar’s eyes are on this place.

This attack is extraordinary.

"Who could be so fierce..." Robbin muttered to himself, then he felt a chill all over, hurriedly stepping out of his room, and continuously knocking at Li Ming’s door.

However, there was no response, and a foreboding sense grew stronger in his heart. Cautiously entering the room, he checked several rooms, and indeed, there was no trace of Li Ming.

"Butler..." Robbin’s legs trembled, and he sat on the sofa, whispering, "Do you think the attacker could be Li Ming?"

"According to my estimation, there’s a 23% probability it’s Li Ming."

"That’s a relief, that’s a relief, it’s relatively low," although there was no evidence, the butler’s words still put Robbin at ease.

"There’s a 77% probability it’s Azure Dragon." Robbin’s cheek twitched, unable to help but say, "What’s the difference? After all, they’re both teacher and student?"

The butler made him face reality: "I believe he should have lured all the high-level forces out of the base and then launched a sudden attack on the base."

"He... is really daring." Robbin was shocked, these two, really fearless.

But then he couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration, a teacher protecting his student, and the student willing to go all out for the teacher.

Interstellar life is tough; it’s incredibly difficult to find someone you can truly rely on.

"But... isn’t this commotion a bit too much?" He looked worriedly out the window.

Four or five hours later, when Li Ming returned, he saw Robbin sitting blankly on the sofa.

"Why are you in my room?" Li Ming pushed the door open and glanced at the broken door lock.

"You..." Robbin looked up at Li Ming, whose expression was calm, and pointed outside speechlessly: "Bro, such a big incident happened, I had to come and check on you..."

Li Ming shrugged, Robbin hesitated, looked around, and asked in a low voice, "Was it you?"

"Was what me?" Li Ming’s expression was puzzled.

"That... the base." Robbin suspiciously stared at Li Ming as the butler had already set up a barrier.

"Not me." Li Ming paused, "Who else could it be?"

Not admitting... Robbin was stunned, suddenly standing up with a ghastly expression: "You admit it?"

Li Ming frowned, looking at Robbin, "Did you lose your memory? Did you forget I asked you to bait Nicholas? And you still suspect it was me?"

"I..." Robbin was speechless, he certainly remembered.

It’s just... just that this incident was too big, and he held onto a sliver of hope, which Li Ming mercilessly extinguished.

"Bro..." Robbin sat down with a wry smile, "You really are my bro, such a big thing, you..."

"Will there be repercussions?" he asked cautiously.

"Of course there will be repercussions, that’s the Star Abyss Empire, I just slapped them, do you think they’ll just let it go?" Li Ming said frankly.

Robbin’s heart trembled, "Boss, you do realize that’s the Star Abyss Empire, don’t you?"

But immediately after, Li Ming’s tone shifted, assuring, "Don’t worry, I’ll handle it properly and won’t drag you into it."

"I’m not afraid of getting involved..." Robbin shook his head, seeing Li Ming’s playful expression, he said helplessly, "Alright, I am a bit scared."

"But since you say there’s no problem, that’s fine." He added.

Alone, he could leave as he pleased, his previous reaction was just due to an instinctive fear of the Star Abyss Empire, always feeling that the Empire’s majesty is inviolable, and anyone who infringes upon it will meet a terrible fate.

Li Ming or Boss Qinglong had been planning this for so long, they wouldn’t just attack without a backup plan.

And then he felt a bit invigorated, "This is going to be a huge spectacle."

He handed over the smart terminal, and within just a few hours, the incident had spread to the Main Universe.

The Eternal Brilliance Federation and the Star Cluster Republic Alliance clearly had an attitude of watching the fun, not intercepting the news, letting it spread wildly.

The inheritance of the Hammer Divine Craftsman had already attracted the eyes of half the interstellar, and this incident expanded like a fire boiling oil.

Wherever it reached, it sparked intense discussion.

"Tsk tsk, it’s been a long time since we’ve had such fun, the Empire Base at the Central World is no ordinary base."

"Guess how long it’ll take the Empire to catch this guy? I bet within a month."

"Ha, have you all forgotten, anyone daring to attack an Empire Base is certainly not a simple character, you’re overestimating the Empire."

There were all sorts of attitudes, the prestige of the Star Abyss Empire spreading across the interstellar for countless years, even those most hostile to it acknowledged that the Empire would certainly react strongly.

They were even more curious, who exactly had the audacity and courage to challenge the Star Abyss Empire.

Meteor Flame Star System, Cold Sky Star, the surface of the planet was almost entirely covered in metal, as if wrapped in armor.

From space, the continuous metallic luster flashed without the slightest gap or flaw, forming intricate patterns, towering metal structures stood like giants, with passages and bridges crisscrossing.

In the office, Ulrich watched the news on the Black Hole Network, his heart filled with dread.

"...It’s said that inside the Empire Base, the [Dark Matter Splitting Hammer], and the Star Destroyer Cannon also disappeared during this attack, possibly destroyed..."

This small snippet of text seemed insignificant in the overall information, and hardly anyone paid attention.

But a bitter smile escaped Ulrich’s lips, the cannon was gone.

The first instant he saw the news, he had a suspect in mind.

He knew Azure Dragon possessed some advanced technical means, capable of utilizing dismantled cannons.

Whether under his command or within the Torch Organization, similar things had happened.

"Thankfully..." he sighed, only the most core members were aware of this matter.

He had no idea about the situation on the other side, but out of trust in Azure Dragon, he believed the other side could certainly resolve the trouble.

Two days after the attack, Prince Costat finally returned with his men.

The central combat area had not yet been repaired, and around it, warning lines were set up, prohibiting any approach, while staff with various advanced instruments were going back and forth attempting to collect even the slightest clues.

"To be destroyed to this extent." Jaint scowled around coldly, "Whoever it is, they will pay the price."

Costat looked down at the screen, his face indifferent: "Who allowed him to utilize the Terrax Stone?"

The officer standing beside him was bathed in cold sweat, Diaz frowned and came over to glance.

This was the rough damage report already compiled, with two Terrax Stones prominently listed first.

They were acquired not long ago by the Empire, meant to be transported back to the Empire’s headquarters.

Diaz frowned, under normal circumstances, Nicholas had no authority to utilize them.

But Prince Costat had taken his men away, during that time, he was the highest-ranked person in the base.

Diaz couldn’t understand why he suddenly utilized this item.

"Fool!" Prince Costat scolded coldly, "Have they found his source of information?"

The officer beside him dared not delay, promptly responding: "Duke Bloodthorn’s personal items were already destroyed in the battle, nothing was left behind."

"We’ve already reached out to those under his command, we should soon learn his source of information."

Prince Costat frowned but also knew that issuing orders down the chain required time, so he reluctantly nodded and continued towards the central area.

Diaz followed behind, traversing the ruins and pits, observing the shadow Costat Prince cast on the ground, his eyes flickering.