The Seventh Base

Chapter 1235: Chapter 278: Space Warfare

Several days later, Xu Mo and their fleet sailed like ghosts in the outer space of Chloe Star, silently, without approaching.

The Kales Empire Fleet arrived one after another, advancing towards Chloe Star, and the number of destroyed probes increased. According to Xu Mo and their predictions, war should be imminent.

The Kales Empire also dared not delay too long; otherwise, reinforcements from other planets of the O’Brian Republic would arrive, which would be very unfavorable for them. Taking Chloe Star was not an easy task to begin with.

At this time, Chloe Star’s Space Base had gathered a large number of personnel and Mechanical Bodies. They were ready with all the weapons of the Space Base. Once war began, the base would become a terrifying arsenal, launching devastating attacks.

Meanwhile, the fleet continued to arrive one after another.

Probes and drones were constantly being launched, entering space to monitor its every move.

In the command center of the Space Base, Governor Rorich of Chloe Star and Admiral Nelson of the Chloe Star Province Military were present. They could see the scene in space on the command room’s screens, including the Kales Empire Fleet approaching from various directions.

If they were to open fire now, they could hit their targets. However, neither side had fired yet.

The Kales Empire Fleet wished to wait until all forces were assembled for an attack, while Chloe Star needed to wait for time to deploy and support forces to arrive.

Thus, both sides continued to stall.

“Governor, has there been any news from the Capital Star?” Admiral Nelson asked Governor Rorich.

“No.” Rorich shook his head, “We’ve been told to wait for reinforcements and focus on fortifying the defense line, yet nothing specific has been said. Admiral Nelson, has there been any news from the military?”

Nelson frowned, sensing some peculiarity in the situation.

“There is news; reinforcements are already on the way. We’re instructed to delay the start of the battle as much as possible. If that’s not possible and war breaks out, then we must hold the defense as much as we can until reinforcements arrive,” Nelson said.

“It seems our orders are fairly similar. The Republic probably doesn’t have time to send reinforcements,” Governor Rorich sighed, “In this battle, we have to hold our ground ourselves. General Nelson, we’ll rely on you here.”

“And you, Governor,” Nelson said.

“Of course, I have mobilized all available forces on Chloe Star. Even practitioners from the Mystic God Temple are willing to join the fight. Any Transcendent who has stepped into the Skywalker Realm will directly participate in the battle. Additionally, Chloe Star’s various armed family forces have also dispatched personnel,” Rorich said, “However, compared to the main force of the Kales Empire, these forces are still far behind. The main combat units will rely on the Space Base and the military.”

“Have all the Space Base’s powerful weapons been inspected?” Nelson asked.

“Yes.” Rorich nodded, “Although they haven’t been used before, inspections show no issues. They can be launched at any time.”

Just then, an alarm sounded.

Rorich frowned, looking at the screen, seeing the Kales Empire Fleet continuing to advance, with terrifying Energy Light circulating on the fleet’s warships.

“They’re coming…” Rorich looked at the space screen, his heart pounding.

The Kales Empire was finally launching an attack.

“Activate Sky Pillar Defense, prepare Planet Shock Wave,” Governor Rorich ordered, and the command room’s voice cascaded across other areas.

Meanwhile, Admiral Nelson turned and left, as he also had his own mission.

Rorich’s gaze fixed on the screen, where the opponent’s main ship, the Kales Empire’s ‘Netherworld’ Battleship, had long been locked onto and monitored by them, knowing it was the command ship of the Kales Empire.

The front section of the Netherworld Battleship extended a massive cylindrical probe forward, a dazzling Energy Light was being generated, illuminating space.

At the same time, a connection request was received in the command room where Rorich was located.

“Connect.” Rorich ordered, and instantly, the Intelligent Body connected the signal, and the image of the Kales Empire’s main commander, Marshal Roson Chris, appeared before him.

“I am the Chief Commander of the Kales Empire, Roson Chris. Governor Rorich, if you are willing to surrender, the Kales Empire is willing to peacefully resolve the dispute and take over Chloe Star,” Roson Chris spoke.

“I didn’t expect Marshal Roson to arrive in person,” Rorich said, “Mr. Roson, it’s an honor for Rorich to engage in battle with you.”

Although Rorich was the Governor of Chloe Star, compared to the Imperial Marshal of the Kales Empire, Roson, who was at the Destroyer Level, his rank was still lower.

Roson Chris was already among the top-ranked figures of the Kales Empire, while Governor Rorich was not among the top ranks on the O’Brian Republic’s side. However, since the Kales Empire was the attacking party, it needed a stronger lineup and leading figures.

“The O’Brian Republic’s reinforcements certainly won’t make it in time. Even if you fight to the death, Governor, it will be meaningless. Why make an unnecessary sacrifice? Once the Kales Empire takes over the Republic, your position will surely advance,” continued Roson Chris, as the light on the Netherworld Battleship grew brighter. Though speaking, the attack was also being prepared to launch.

Fighting was inevitable, but of course, it would be even better if Rorich could surrender.

“This is still the Republic’s Star Domain. Marshal Roson, you came from afar with a weary force. Even if you capture Chloe Star, it might be meaningless,” Rorich said. “Now, the Republic has dispatched a massive fleet from different directions in the universe, forming an encirclement. By then, the Kales Empire’s fleet will be completely annihilated at Chloe Star.”

“The governor is truly humorous,” Roson Chris spoke. “Planet Gravity Cannon, prepare to fire. Empire’s full fleet, fire, destroy Chloe Star’s space station.”

“Yes, Marshal.”

“Roger that.”

Voices echoed, and suddenly an incredibly dazzling light lit up the space. In an instant, thousands of beams simultaneously shot out, targeting Chloe Star’s space station.

At this moment, the Light of Destruction descended as if it were the end of the world. The residents of Chloe Star watched the space scenes broadcasted on the screen, each terrified, faces pale, witnessing a spectacular scene in space that seemed like a doomsday omen.

Many people opened their mouths, faces showing despair.

The Kales Empire’s fleet possessed the capability of destroying planets. Though Chloe Star is a primary planet, very large, if the space station were breached, the main ship of the Kales Empire could unleash enough firepower to cause Chloe Star to collapse. It would then depend on the enemy’s whims.

Around the space station appeared an incredibly brilliant protective shield. The Sky Pillar Defense System supported an immense energy net. The terrifying destructive beams fell upon the net, causing the protective shield to show signs of collapsing and shattering everywhere, yet its defensive capability was terrifying, preventing a widespread destructive impact.

But at that moment, continuous beams of light constantly illuminated from the main ship of the Netherworld, seemingly in an ‘accelerated attack’, with each beam directly hitting the energy net, layer after layer — this was still the energy accumulation process.

The Planet Gravity Cannon propelled the attack to near-light speeds with terrifying energy and possessed horrifying gravity. What kind of destruction would it cause when a massive object of immeasurable mass fell at near-light speed?

It is sufficient to destroy a planet.

Continuous streams of light flowed in succession, finally converging all beams into one. The destructive Planet Gravity Cannon instantly descended, striking the Sky Pillar Defense’s energy shield.

“Boom…”

In an instant, the Sky Pillar Defense’s energy shield exploded madly, and the terrifying attack continued down.

Yet almost simultaneously, Chloe Star’s space station launched an incredibly terrifying shockwave, an anti-gravity shockwave.

The entire space station seemed to tremble. The terrifying attack caused a mad explosion on the space station’s periphery. At this time, beams of light descended, hitting the space station, instantly causing an incredibly terrifying destructive impact.

But at this moment, a fleet appeared around the space station, and within the space station, a dense swarm of drones flew out, blotting out the sky, like a terrifying army charging towards the Kales Empire’s fleet.

The war ignited in an instant, advancing into a white-hot state.

Inside Chloe Star, everyone came outside, watching the scenes of warfare in space. The space station and fleet both fired laser beams, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Further away from Chloe Star in space, the Plunder Fleet continued to move silently through space, and they also saw the battlefield scenes.

“The battle has started,” Xu Mo said softly.

“Shall we take action?”

“The situation remains unclear; let’s observe for now. The Republic’s other fleets should also appear,” said Gaia. If there’s no opportunity in this mission, they would directly abort it.

Safety always comes first, followed by plundering.

In this war, the Kales Empire publicly holds the advantage, but that’s assuming the Republic has no hidden move. If the Kales Empire maintains the advantage all along, they wouldn’t go to their deaths.

“Let’s get a little closer and release some Space Eyes towards the battlefield,” Xu Mo said. “Also, there seems to be more fleets coming to support this side of the battlefield. If they belong to the Kales Empire, should we consider hijacking them?”

Acting now, the safety is relatively high.

“No rush, let’s wait,” Gaia said. “The Kales Empire still holds the upper hand and can maintain control of the overall situation.”

“Understood.”

Xu Mo nodded. To be a Hunter, one must first have patience.

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