Chapter 1845: Chapter 568: The Great Retreat

Moments later, after Su Ming checked the status of the Grey Angel, he piloted Ilyas towards the Thunder Extreme.

Soon, Su Ming entered the hangar, stepping out from the cockpit with a weary spirit.

"Boss, are you okay? Why does your complexion look so worn!"

Ankaga and Zhang Yi walked over to him, expressing their concern.

"I’m fine, just feeling a bit tired. I’m going to my room to rest for a while."

Su Ming felt an overwhelming fatigue in his body; it seemed that prolonged combat had severely depleted his mental and physical energy.

"Alright, let’s escort you back to your room for some rest."

Ankaga replied promptly.

"No need, you should quickly proceed with rescue efforts and recovery."

After speaking, Su Ming headed towards the mobile platform.

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Inside the Central Control Room of the Legendary Level Star Destroyer Guang Xiao.

Fanluo God Emperor sat with a gloomy expression on the command chair.

Edrigge Vice Patriarch, Bulotto Archbishop, Novkate Corps Commander, Elora, Longmeilite, and others stood nearby, all with bowed heads, hearts filled with anxiety, none daring to meet Fanluo God Emperor’s gaze.

At that moment, Edrigge Vice Patriarch’s wristband kept vibrating, numerous pieces of information popping up incessantly.

Edrigge Vice Patriarch glanced down, his elderly face fluctuating in expression, then bravely spoke to Fanluo God Emperor.

"Lord God Emperor."

"What is the matter?"

Fanluo looked up coldly towards Edrigge Vice Patriarch.

"Lord God Emperor, the situation is dire, the soldiers below are extremely agitated, it’s becoming hard to suppress!"

Edrigge Vice Patriarch reported uneasily.

Bulotto Archbishop and others raised their heads towards Fanluo God Emperor, noting that it wasn’t just Edrigge Vice Patriarch’s soldiers nearing the breaking point; their own troops were also on the brink of rebellion.

Of course, the soldiers couldn’t all be blamed for this.

After all, the war was lost, with devastating casualties, and the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country was lost. Now they were essentially homeless, and Fanluo God Emperor threatened them with their families as leverage.

The resentment and dissatisfaction in everyone’s hearts had long reached its peak.

If it weren’t for everyone’s immense fear of Fanluo God Emperor, rebellion would have already occurred!

Fanluo God Emperor gazed at the assembly without rage or threats, speaking calmly instead.

"I know what you’re thinking, I know you harbor resentment, I know some among you contemplate surrender. But understand this: even if you surrender, it’s not guaranteed you’ll find a better life! Aren’t you aware of the bloodshed your hands have caused?"

"We dare not!"

Upon hearing Fanluo God Emperor’s words, everyone’s expression became grim.

In truth, the God Emperor was right; those who intended to surrender had already done so.

"Still, you needn’t worry; although we didn’t break through this time, it doesn’t mean we’ve lost. We still have opportunities; it’s knowing that various forces are still besieging the Federation!"

"Yes."

Bulotto Archbishop and others responded solemnly.

At that moment, Yakes entered, reporting to Fanluo God Emperor.

"Lord God Emperor, good news! Dark Star Empire has breached the Black Flame Star Defense Line."

Fanluo God Emperor’s crimson eyes flickered slightly at the news.

The commanders and others, upon hearing this, were astonished, exclaiming incredulously.

"How is that possible?"

"We couldn’t breach the defense line, how did they?"

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Yakes immediately began to explain.

"The weapons at the Black Flame Star Defense Line were sabotaged."

"Impossible, how did they achieve this?"

"Needless to say, it must’ve been the Mechanical Clan."

"Dark Star Emperor is shameless; previously accusing us of colluding with Alien Race, whereas he secretly allied with the Mechanical Clan. No wonder he refused to cooperate with us and attacked the Black Flame Star Defense Line alone!"

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The commanders cursed furiously.

"Enough! Regardless of how Dark Star Empire breached the Black Flame Star Defense Line, it’s good news for us. It signifies the Federation is near collapse; we can soon turn defeat into victory!"

Fanluo God Emperor addressed the assembly.

"Lord God Emperor is wise!"

Everyone responded promptly.

"Alright, go and soothe your own troops then."

Fanluo God Emperor waved his hand.

"Yes!"

The assembly exited swiftly.

Fanluo God Emperor quietly sat on the command chair, fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest, pondering deeply; he then raised his hand.

A virtual interface emerged, displaying Su Ming’s profile.

Fanluo God Emperor scrutinized Su Ming’s dossier, increasingly perplexed.

The more he studied it, the more suspicious Su Ming appeared to him.

Whom did this Su Ming learn gun skills from? The Holy Temple’s gun skills are not publicly passed down, all secrecy measures have been meticulously maintained.

Even if someone privately taught Su Ming, who could impart such advanced gun skills?

Fanluo God Emperor felt assured that his gun skills were unmatched worldwide.

Yet now, Su Ming’s skills surpassed his own, leaving him baffled about the man’s origins.

The more Fanluo pondered, the more twisted his expression became, entertaining the absurd notion that Su Ming seemed almost intent on thwarting him.

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Federation Government·Dawn Hall.

The virtual projection screen broadcasted footage of Sky Dome City’s forces retreating.

Farren City Lord viewed the image with bulging veins on his forehead, especially at the sight of Black Flame Star failing to self-destruct, bursting out in anger.

"Damn it! If I find out who’s double-crossing us, I’ll skin him alive!"

Even a fool could see the presence of a traitor causing havoc.

"Calm down, it’s perhaps better Black Flame Star didn’t explode, considering so many people are still inside. Lord Rosaga did successfully incapacitate Black Flame Star, preventing Dark Star Empire from quickly occupying or repairing it. It spares us the scenario where the enemy uses Black Flame Star against us, and it facilitates our reclamation in the future."