Chapter 2150 - 1652: A Determined Stand (First Update)

Negative God Star.

In a crimson valley, a transport ship crashed onto the ground.

The vast ship split into two from the middle, with billowing black smoke rising.

At this moment, a Night Guard Mecha and two Hunter Mane Mechs kicked open the deformed entry of the ship and barely rushed out.

Above the valley, Black Bat Beasts infected with Negative God Cells crazily lunged down, while on the mountain, Bai Ze with disgusting pustules all over their bodies and bloodshot eyes charged down.

"Captain, what do we do now?"

The two Hunter Mane Mechs swung the Light Blades in their hands, brutally slashing through the attacking Black Bat Beasts and Bai Ze, anxiously shouting.

"I’ll cover you! Go back to report and seek reinforcements!"

The leading captain controlled the Night Guard Mecha to lower its beam cannon, sweeping across and clearing the surging Monsters.

"But, Captain, you?"

"What are you waiting for? Retreat now! I’ll follow you shortly!"

"Yes!"

...

Similar scenes continued to play out in various areas.

Star Ring City Command Room.

Icaroya sat in the command chair, eyes like the depths of winter, staring at the virtual map of Negative God Star presented before her.

On the map, a billion task points were densely marked, yet the results showed green points at less than forty percent.

The remaining were gray, with some directly turning red.

Gray representing unknown conditions, red indicating personnel sacrificed during operations and the equipment falling mid-transit.

Icaroya looked at the current results, her gaze growing colder, clearly dissatisfied.

At this time, Green Ghost approached Icaroya, reporting in a low voice.

"Team 172332 encountered a monster swarm halfway and is trapped seeking aid."

"Team 22638 has been annihilated."

...

Icaroya quietly listened to Green Ghost’s feedback, after a long silence, she spoke coldly.

"Transmit my order, all successful return groups, after resupply, proceed to the fall zones of failed groups to locate and continue their tasks."

"Yes."

Green Ghost responded solemnly.

"Deploy Crock, Xia Weiya, and the fortresses of all major Legions for operations."

Icaroya expressionlessly issued the command.

"But, Lord Icaroya, in this case, the garrison will be depleted, only Star Ring City remaining, is that fine?"

Green Ghost inquired worriedly.

"As long as I’m here, there’s no issue!"

Icaroya responded indisputably.

"Yes, I’ll arrange it right away."

Green Ghost promptly replied.

After issuing the order, Icaroya stood up and left the command room.

With the order from Star Ring City, returning ship formations immediately regrouped and launched after a brief rest.

Simultaneously, Nan Qi and others were fully mobilized.

Icaroya’s command was essentially a do-or-die operation.

Inside the inner ring of Star Ring City.

Icaroya appeared in a heavily guarded area, where replicas of Pure Mechanical Mecha·Shadow were stationed.

Seeing Icaroya, they all kneeled on one knee, bowing their heads.

Icaroya walked straight inside, passed through gates, and after a long walk, reached the interior.

The interior was hollow, laid out like a massive launch silo, with a colossal Star Drill inside, its size a hundred thousand times that of a regular Star Drill.

Only Star Ring City could support it. Upon closer inspection, it was not hard to guess that Star Ring City served as the launching platform for this drill.

Icaroya stood before the observation bar, gaze coldly fixed on the Star Drill before her.

After a long time, her electronic bracelet vibrated, interrupting her thoughts.

She lifted her hand to take a look and connected the communication.

At this time, a General, appearing anxious, spoke to Icaroya.

"Lord Icaroya, bad news! Just after our troops were dispatched, outside scout teams discovered another large-scale monster swarm approaching us, what should we do now?"

"What’s the panic? Kill as many as come, order everyone to prepare for battle."

Icaroya instantly emanated a terrifying intent to kill.

"Yes!"

The General before her, hearing Icaroya’s words, instantly became stern and replied decisively.

After disconnecting the communication, Icaroya took one last look at the Star Drill before turning and leaving without hesitation.

...

Negative God Star, Task Point 67299.

Several ships with the Immortal Empire insignia hovered in mid-air.

A massive influx of Monsters continuously attacked, but to no avail; as soon as they approached, they were pulverized by the terrifying firepower of the Battleships.

Blood rain fell from the sky, occasionally a few Monsters broke through the fierce firepower, only to be intercepted by the Mecha formations.

At this time, the giant Blue Whale flew to the designated area overhead.

Krisia, piloting the V Generation Biological Mecha·Wing Breeze, was directing the Blue Whale to adjust its position.

"To the left, then adjust a bit."

"Yes!"

...

At this time, inside an inconspicuous gray Star Destroyer command room.

Prince Kyarat respectfully reported to the Emperor sitting on the throne.

"Father, we have reached the target location and are about to proceed with operations on Star Ring City."

Kilmock gazed at the holographic display and said calmly.

"Cease operations."

"Why?"

Prince Kyarat questioned, puzzled, looking at Kilmock.

"Though I’m not sure what Icaroya is up to, intuition tells me she’s undoubtedly doing something shady, hence we can’t allow her to succeed."

"Yes, father, but how should we handle the oversight teams watching our operations?"

Prince Kyarat asked respectfully.

"How else? Eliminate them!"

Kilmock replied expressionlessly.

"Alright, I’ll make arrangements at once. But will killing them alert Star Ring City, shouldn’t we use other means?"

"No need, we’ve reached the designated area, just send someone back to report completion. Those oversight teams not returning isn’t unusual; unfortunately, they fell to a monster swarm midway."

Kilmock spoke with an extremely cold tone.

"Understood."

Prince Kyarat responded respectfully.

"The time is ripe; you know what to do, correct?"

Kilmock turned to Prince Kyarat, his expression icy as he asked.

"I understand."

Prince Kyarat answered with an excited expression.

...

In the sky outside, Krisia watched the Blue Whale’s continuous adjustments, feeling a bit tense.

The Star Drill they were tasked with deploying was particularly large and a key operation; therefore, the positioning coordinates were extremely precise, with no room for error.

Fortunately, the attacking Monsters had been blocked, and without interference, the Blue Whale soon completed its calibration.