Chuhe Starfield

Chu Changhe's expression was somewhat serious.

"Grandpa, I..." Chu Xuan had just entered Chu Changhe's office when she saw Chu Changhe's serious expression.

Although Chu Xuan rarely saw this expression on her grandfather's face, she was very familiar with it.

She had only seen this expression on her grandfather's face a few times in her entire life, and each time she saw it, it meant that something very important was about to happen.

This was something that even Chu Changhe, a seasoned marshal of the empire, had to take seriously.

"Grandpa... what happened?" Chu Xuan asked tentatively.

In the past, Grandpa would usually put on a smiling face and tell me that nothing was wrong.

She always realized things only after they were over.

"It's all because of your future husband. I never expected him to pull such a big show for me."

Holy War Duel...

"How could this kid come up with something like that!" Chu Changhe said with a wry smile.

"Holy War Duel? I feel like I've heard that term in some book before? It seems to be related to the Holy Radiant Empire?"

What did Zhao Chen do this time?

Chu Xuan muttered in confusion, but suddenly she seemed to realize something, her cheeks flushed as she glared at her grandfather: "Grandpa, what are you saying?"

Who said Zhao Chen is my future husband?!

"I didn't name names just now." Chu Changhe shrugged and looked at Chu Xuan teasingly: "You brought up Zhao Chen yourself."

Chu Xuan rolled her eyes at her grandfather: "You should first explain what this holy war duel is all about."

Chu Changhe told Chu Xuan the whole story in detail.

In fact, Chu Changhe himself only found out about it not long ago, because the large-scale mobilization of the Xiaolong Legion attracted Chu Changhe's attention.

This mobilization of the Xiaolong Legion was not a covert military operation, so Chu Changhe naturally knew about it immediately.

After questioning Zhao Chen, I learned that this kid had secretly orchestrated such a grand show!

"What? Zhao Chen has staked our Chuhe Star Region!" Chu Xuan was startled. She wouldn't believe it if it were anyone else, but it was Zhao Chen.

Chu Xuan believed that this guy was capable of anything!

That's just his personality!

"I had previously entrusted Zhao Chen with full authority to contact the Holy Radiant Empire, but I never expected him to pull this stunt." Chu Changhe sighed deeply. Sure enough, Zhao Chen was someone you couldn't let your guard down for a moment.

He might just cause you a huge problem.

"Then... what are the chances of winning this holy war duel?" Chu Xuan asked.

Chu Changhe's expression turned serious. He pulled up a file, which was information on the Holy Angel Legion.

"The Holy War duel that Zhao Chen is facing this time is the Holy Angel Legion, one of the ten Holy Light Legions of the Holy Radiant Empire, which is also one of their ten strongest legion fleets."

As for their specific strength...

Compared to our Chu family legion, our T4 North Wind God is inferior to theirs, and we will most likely lose the first battle.

But I am absolutely confident in the third battle.

The second battle is a crucial juncture, but luck plays a significant role. In terms of ship types, the Holy Radiant Empire undoubtedly has a deeper foundation than us,” Chu Changhe analyzed.

"In other words... the probability of winning is not high..." Chu Xuan frowned.

"That's the theory, but when I contacted Zhao Chen before, he told me to rest assured that I would only win this holy war duel."

"He even made me sign a pledge," Chu Changhe said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuan thought for a moment, then said with a firm gaze, "I believe in Zhao Chen! Since he promised it himself, he must be absolutely certain about this matter."

And as you just mentioned, the Holy Radiant Empire attaches great importance to holy war duels.

In other words, as long as Zhao Chen's Dragon Legion wins, the Holy Radiance Empire will not invade our Star Glory Empire for three years, which buys us a tremendous amount of time!

Chu Changhe nodded: "I know that too, but... it's really risky."

I used to think I was crazy enough in terms of military tactics, but compared to this kid... I suddenly realize I'm actually quite steady.

"No matter what, I believe in him!" Chu Xuan said earnestly.

"You're already so trusting of your future husband before you're even married into the family?" Chu Changhe teased with a smile.

Chu Xuan blushed and said irritably, "Grandpa, if you keep talking nonsense, I...I...I won't talk to you anymore."

"Hahaha......"

This is a decisive battle of the century that involves the fate of the Chuhe Star Region, the Beifeng Star Region, and even the Xiaolong Galaxy.

The countdown has begun.

Two days before the agreed time, the Holy Angels Legion's starships had already arrived near the designated coordinates.

The Dragon Legion's interstellar warships had also arrived, with more than three thousand interstellar warships on each side, shining like three thousand stars in the distance.

"Report, the enemy flagship commander, Saint Cana, requests to speak with you," Lilith suddenly reported.

Zhao Chen waved his hand: "Let him in."

The communication window is open.

Opposite her sat Saint Cana, sitting upright in the captain's chair, with the pure white painted bridge behind her, like a saint.

Saint Cana looked at Zhao Chen and said, "Lord Zhao Chen, since our interstellar warships are already in place, why don't we begin the holy war duel ahead of schedule?"

"Miss Saint Cana, there are still two days until the agreed time."

"There's no rush. We can't rush this in the next couple of days. Let's wait a little longer," Zhao Chen said with a smile.

Saint Cana said without changing her expression, "Lord Zhao Chen, you should know that the outcome of some things is not changed by time."

What needs to be faced will eventually have to be faced.

I do not wish to see unnecessary casualties, so I hope that Your Excellency Zhao Chen will concede defeat if necessary to reduce the casualties among Space Marines on both sides.

I can arrange a good position for Lord Zhao Chen in the Holy Radiant Empire, and your existing interstellar territories can continue to be under your jurisdiction.

Joining us will not negatively impact your interests.

"I don't want to see unnecessary casualties, so I hope that during the holy war duel..."

Miss Saint Cana could also consider her crew members more." Zhao Chen smiled as he looked at Saint Cana, his words seemingly concealing something.

Saint Cana sighed: "Since Mr. Zhao Chen is so stubborn, I can only make you understand clearly what futile efforts are in the Holy War duel two days from now."

The Holy Light dislikes fools.

“I don’t like stupid people either,” Zhao Chen said.

Communication ended.

Zhao Chen leaned back in the captain's chair, explaining why he hadn't agreed to start the holy war duel ahead of schedule.

It's because he's waiting—waiting for a starship!

The interstellar warship that was originally scheduled to arrive on the 7th, but is now late.

"Reporting to the commander, General Akame is expected to arrive and join us in three hours!" Lilith reported this exciting news.

Zhao Chen breathed a sigh of relief: "They've finally arrived."

Three hours later.

Under the expectant gaze of the high command of the Dragon Legion, and the astonished look of the Holy Angel Legion.

A starship approached from afar, arriving at the duel's coordinates.

A massive ship!

Silver-white paint job!

The ship's imposing hull design is like a giant dragon soaring among the stars!

"What is that? A T4 interstellar battleship?" When Saint Cana saw the interstellar battleship on the screen, she couldn't help but stand up from her captain's chair.

She gazed at the hawk-dragon emblem on the hull of the starship.

She now understood why Zhao Chen had been waiting.

He wasn't stalling for time.

He was waiting for this starship!