Chapter 1272 - 1365 - 1375

Chapter 1365: Rouge Tactics

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Five days later, the war between the coalition forces and Arbiter Republic changed completely. The Arbiter Republic actually gave up on direct confrontation with the coalition forces. They also withdrew all their fleets, leaving the Arbiter planet exposed to the attacks of the Milky Way Alliance.

In the major planets of the Arbiter Republic, all of the mecha integrated into the city, obviously putting their fates with their countries. Once they seized control of the air, the Arbiter Republic would be heavily attacked by Aslan. Of course, it wasn't possible to attack ordinary cities, because the "justice" of the Milky Way Alliance would disappear. That would become naked aggression, completely violating the ten commandments of the Union Charter. War should not hurt the civilians.

If they were only relying on ground forces and the Arbiters, this war would be long drawn. That was the rouge tactic by the Arbiters. Of course, that wasn't all. Once they didn't need to defend their planet, the mobility of their fleet would increase. No one was more familiar with their region than them. They wanted to play guerrilla tactics with Aslan and drag it out.

The one who came up with this strategy was the Thorn of Brahma, Ren Yixuan.

The Arbiter Republic might be big and powerful, but it was impossible and unrealistic for one country to defend itself against the Milky Way Alliance. The Arbiters knew that their only survival route was indirect confrontation, rouge tactics, delay tactics, whatever. There would be a chance for a turnaround as long as there was time.

Unless Aslan really went all out to destroy Arbiter. If not, there would be no winner in this battle.

Of course, that wasn't enough. Determination for war was also dependent on confidence. If Arbiter were continuously defeated, their morale would become low and their ground forces would one day lose confidence in resistance.

In the faraway Oracle Star, everything happening here seemed unrelated to the outside world. It was forgotten by the people outside and the people within it were unable to leave. They could only seek to survive.

In the Holy City, Lear's hands were covered with fresh blood. A pile of bodies was behind him. A dozen Zergs gobbled this rare nourishment happily. His job was to clean up the spies within them. It was no longer important to him if they were members of the Milky Way Alliance. The new way his power grew was a little revolting, but also exciting at the same time.

In times of trouble, surrendering to shackles and proving your personal worth was never empty talk. This was the rule of the jungle. Prey or be preyed upon.

"Boss, a few escaped. Shall I go after them?" Luo Fei joined him. The Zergs were divided into two groups. Those with their heads down were obviously fearful.

"No need." Lear waved his hand and the group of Zergs dispersed into four directions. Sometimes, no mercy would be killing your own escape route. Lear needed to control the tempo.

Luo Fei nodded. "Boss, when can these kinds of days end? I feel like going back."

Lear thought for a while before replying, "There will always be chances. God didn't forsake us, since we didn't die. There will be a time to return. How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine, the medicine Professor Sharjah gave me is effective…" Luo Fei smiled.

Luo Fei's body trembled violently before he finished his sentence. Ear-piercing cracking of bones filled the air. The blades of his shoulders burst out of his body suddenly, dripping with fresh blood. The faint aura of fear in his body broke out and intensified continuously…

Lear's face turned green. He grabbed Luo Fei and disappeared.

He brought Luo Fei back to the laboratory in no time. Sharjah and his people rushed in and injected large does of genetic suppression fluid into Luo Fei's body. The protruding bones shrank back into Luo Fei's body visibly.

Luo Fei was conscious throughout and had gotten used to it. At first, he vomited a few times upon seeing his disgusting figure. He managed to adapt though – humans really had great adaptive powers… if he could still be considered human.

"Professor Sharjah, what is his problem? Didn't you say he's out of the danger phase? Why is he still so unstable?" Lear's eyes were sheathing.

"Mr. Luo Fei didn't succeed naturally, so his control isn't stable. I think there is no shortcut, he can only continuously adapt. We can guarantee his safety for now," Sharjah said patiently.

Luo Fei's genetic fusion might have been a success, but it wasn't complete like Lear's. He was usually alright, until he got into battles. It was easy for him to lose control then.

Luo Fei endured the pain in his body caused by the suppression. He smiled weakly until the bone spurs finally contracted, leaving only a row of fresh, red scars in his shoulders.

Luo Fei entered the petri dish and gradually fell into a deep slumber. Every time this happened, it also damaged his body. To Sharjah, it was a miracle that Luo Fei was still alive. Of course, that was also because of Lear's powerful summon.

Lear gazed up into the "stars" as he stepped out of the laboratory. The current Oracle Star was a cage. Constantine… only let them live because he was still useful.

Wait… Lear blinked and stared hard at the blinking "stars". They seemed to be getting further away!

The fleet was leaving the Oracle Star?

Lear could almost hear the key turn in the shackles as he looked at the development he had been hoping for. The genes in his body started boiling with passion.

At this time…

Bilro and Sarah were looking at the fleet pulling away from the gravitational pull of the planet from the top of a tall building. They were abandoned. The fleets had left without them and the elders supporting them were out of contact.

They weren't the ones chosen by the Oracle. They were of no more value to the Elders. They finally understood why the Great Elder had not supported any of the so-called Sons of Saint…

Because, from the start, this whole competition was a joke. No, even if they did win, they would only be pushed to the front to die as scapegoats puppet.

They were nothing without the support of the Elders. They even had to watch the rise of Lear the monster. The Holy City was now the devil's lair.

Shock, anger, followed by helplessness. They finally understood where they stood when the Elders left without a word. They even had a hunch about the chaos that could descend on the Oracle Star without the fleet and the Heaven-rank Elders here.

Chapter 1366: Darkness Before Dawn

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Wang Zheng and Aina enjoyed the calm and rich life of Tita. Aina wasn't too involved in the activities of Tita. All focus was on the war between the Milky Way Alliance and Arbiter. Tita was forgotten.

Wang Zheng went to the military camp almost everyday to help out with the training of the giants and also to inspire them. He himself would be encouraged in the process. He would sometimes stay and eat with them. Aina got closer to Ye Zisu and Lan Ling, enriching Aina's life. Only a woman could understand another woman. They knew that while Aina didn't say anything, for a Princess suddenly coming to a primitive place, the first day was heaven, the second day would probably become dull, a week would become long and even hell-like. It was nothing compared to Aslan. It was totally different from Aslan.

Ye Zisu could see that Aina had put all her attention on Wang Zheng. She liked what he liked and loved what he loved. However, Ye Zisu was more worried that she was doing things this way. A person could never completely forget their own family and kin. Aina was probably escaping from it right now.

She could say nothing about it. She could only try to lessen Aina's stress. Luckily, the international situation was more favorable towards Aslan. The Arbiters did use their wits, they wanted to surround the warriors with the planet and the fleet, but they had once again underestimated Aslan's intelligence. The coalition forces sent only a small fleet and some defenders while most of the fleet started focusing their attacks on the nine bigger planets of the Arbiter Republic.

The strategy of the coalition forces was clear. They didn't have to take the risk to spread their forces and chase after the Arbiters. That would waste their time and energy. They needed only to consistently attack Arbiter's planets until they could not take it any longer. The Arbiters would then obediently confront them directly.

That idiotic strategist of Arbiter liked to strategize too much. He thought that the coalition forces would really spread their forces. He forgot that the coalition forces had the absolute advantage now. Hitting your family in front of your door, who could actually take it lying down?

The coalition forces had no intention of landing and fighting on the ground. They destroyed their spaceport and attacked all military buildings. Of course, some buildings that were of civilian use were destroyed in the process. This was war. They wouldn't be going against the rules as long as they didn't target the dense population. Moreover, it wasn't like a direct hit wasn't out of the question if things advanced to that stage. War was like a game, constantly pressing each other and forcing the other side to bow first. There was no doubt that the Aslan Empire now had the upper hand.

Aslan's tactics were once again successful. Even if Arbiter were about to obtain some secret supply, it was impossible for them to compete with the coalition forces. One country fighting a lone fight against the coalition forces with great intelligence. No one could see any hope for Arbiter internationally.

Most importantly, what was Aslan planning to do?

What did Kashawen actually want? Was it to destroy Arbiter? Or something else?

Things had gotten so out of control that no one could decipher this mystery. They had to wait till the end of the war to know.

The detached Arbiter forces waited quietly. Ren Yixuan did not do much other than to send a small fleet to harass them.

That made Mars and the rest of the people very anxious. The people in Ren Yixuan's ship were the creme of the crop, the real hope of Arbiter. They were the hope for the present and the future. This was a strategy he had employed, but the enemy wasn't going to take the bait. Now what?

"General, the enemy is starting to destroy our military facilities and has caused a huge amount of casualties. Our country will perish if we continue waiting like this!" Mars pushed.

Mars was rather influential amongst the young after Aragorn died. He was the most influential mech operator, so his words held a certain weight. The emotions of the warriors ran high, but Ren Yixuan wasn't willing to barge.

Ren Yixuan was looking at the constellation diagram, his hands toying with each other as he smiled. "Mars, you have to be patient."

"General, our people are now burning in the pits of hell, how are we going to be patient? We know your ability, why aren't we sending our forces out to attack the enemy!?" Mars said in a deep voice.

Ren Yixuan wasn't angry. He smiled and continued his patient stance. "There's only one chance. Now is not the time. From the way the enemy reacted, they are still very wary. We have to wait, wait until they let their guard down. They will let it down if they are human. The darkness before the dawn is always filled with fear, but as long as we can wait quietly, we will be able to see the light. Our training has to carry on without any sloppiness. We will be able to settle it once and for all. A small win will not help us, but bring us to our downfall instead."

Ren Yixuan was all smiles from the beginning. No one, including Mars, knew if this was real or a booster for himself. They had reached this point and had no other way. Ren Yixuan's strategies were always very persuasive, but not once had they succeeded. However, he was good at giving people hope. They could only support him till the end since Arbiter was already at this point. Denying Ren Yixuan meant denying themselves. Most importantly, Arbiter had no opportunity to choose again. They could only continue down this dark road.

Chaos descended faster than expected on the Oracle Star when the "stars" disappeared.

The fleet left in the wee hours of the morning. The King of Water Sarah and the King of Earth Bilro jointly attacked the King of Wood Mo Ling. The core members of Mo Ling's team were confirmed to be dead, while Mo Ling's status was unknown. Obviously, Mo Ling didn't intend to cooperate with these two people.

Lear listened to Jay York's report with a smile. This person did have his stuff.

Jay York knelt in front of Lear the night the fleet left. Someone had actually sought him out when they were all still fearful of him.

With the departure of the fleet, the Elders, and the most devout group of followers, the Oracle Star was now completely abandoned by the Saint! Those left behind had to survive somehow. The restrictions and rules previously established were gone, so the fights had become more intense, cruel, and bloody. Lear was like a demon left behind. The outside world might not know, but the people in the Holy City knew about him. This devil had passed the experiment and was no longer human. They didn't know why the Elders had left them behind, but the devil would kill them if they didn't kill it first.

However, Jay York was smart. The first meaning of anything was always most important. Jay York was always able to be the first to make his choice at the most critical time. He was the first to join Meng Tian, the first to leave Meng Tian. Now, before the Oracle Star descended into chaos, it was him that bowed down to Lear first. In this eyes, being the devil didn't matter. Strength and power did.

Moreover, he could only go to Lear and rely on the genetic fusion experiments to grow out his lost arm.

Jay York was afraid of death. He was so afraid of death that he could do anything, so he went directly to the laboratory. The reason why no one dared to attack the laboratory was because it was heavily guarded by weapons. It was not something that could be resisted with their bodies alone, but Jay York knew there was a possibility of survival there.

He had heard about Lear from Meng Tian. Lear was someone cruel to others and to himself. However, he wasn't all that ruthless. An ambitious person needed a shameless dog to do things that he couldn't or wouldn't. Jay York was someone like that. He would do anything to survive.

No doubt, Lear was also someone smart. An ambitious, smart person. He needed such a dog now.

Chapter 1367: The Holy City

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The Oracle Star was dead, but Jay York didn't possess such thoughts. He would be alive as long as he wanted to live. Lear was also a dog before the Heaven-rank Elders disappeared, maybe even lower than a dog. Anyone could piece together that the Lear who was discarded by the Heaven-ranks had become the most powerful force instantly. They used the laboratory as a base to form a strengthened Zerg team. They wouldn't perish for the time being even if they couldn't leave here alive.

Jay York didn't think that the Elders would really give up such a base just like that. Lear wouldn't just give up like that either.

"You joined Meng Tian's team before?"

"Yes, Master." Jay York was very respectful, without any flowery. He knew he was being kept alive because he was still useful.

"Why did you leave them? Those with Meng Tian left the Oracle Star," Lear said lightly.

This is a test, Jay York thought to himself. He had long prepared an answer, but he saw Lear smirk just when he was about to speak. A chill ran down his spine and he seemed to have fallen into the pits of icy hell. The story he had fabricated before wasn't out. Instead, he heard himself telling the truth uncontrollably. "Meng Tian left by an accident. She could be stupid herself, yet she wanted all of us to be as stupid as her…"

"Is she stupid?" Lear smiled, a shadow going past his eyes.

Jay York couldn't breathe at that moment. It was as though an iron hand had clenched his neck, squeezing the air out of him. He only had one breath left in his lungs to say something. What he said and how he said it would determine whether he lived or died. The more useful he was, the nearer to death he was. Lear, the current Lear, was human no more!

How should he answer?

Jay York didn't know. He didn't know what ran through the mind of a monster.

"Yes… She was so hopelessly stupid."

This sentence accompanied his last breath. Jay York decided on the truth in his heart.

Did he pass or fail?

Fresh air entered his body. He regained his ability to breathe.

"It isn't important what you think. More importantly, any action of lying or deceit will make you regret being born."

Lear waved his hand dismissively as he looked at Jay York retreating out of the room like a lost dog. "Come out," he suddenly said to the empty room.

Light distorted and Luo Fei's figure seemed to be spit out from nothingness. Following Sharjah's latest configuration, Luo Fei could feel a higher level of control over the Zerg genes in his body. Luo Fei was very satisfied with his current situation. He didn't feel like a monster. Perhaps no monster felt they were a monster.

"Boss, that lad isn't reliable, he's dangerous."

Luo Fei didn't have a good impression of Jay York.

"He will be the first to betray us once we lose our power. This type of person is better to kill rather than to leave him be."

Lear smiled. "There is no one more unreliable than us. Luo Fei, enjoy this process. This is our baptism. There's a larger world awaiting us outside."

���Boss, I cannot understand why the Great Elder would let us live and leave us such a great nest and time to evolve." Luo Fei liked the term "nest". His level of appreciation underwent some level of transformation after the fusion.

"Those who stand on the top always feel that the world is under their feet, that the world revolves around them. However, they don't know that new, strong forces were born this way."

The Great Elder might be powerful, but he thought he was all, that this was the end of the world. He couldn't be more wrong. Lear could feel the infinite future and possibilities after the fusion. Given ample time, he would make this world tremble. He was going snatch all that the world had snatched away from him.

Lear's ability was similar to a queen ant's. Luo Fei was his first soldier, but it wasn't that easy to control him. This was a very complicated process since he wasn't a queen ant after all. They only bent to him because he was stronger.

However, the evolved humans were definitely under his control. The question was: how would he increase the success rate? He probably had to research it with Sharjah. His empire would take form as long as he could control the power of the evolved humans.

Power determined justice, power determined history, and power determined the future!

Luo Fei went back to his matter. "Boss, a girl called Mo Ling wants to meet you. She's waiting and her strength is very good. It seems like she wants to defect to our side."

Mo Ling had chosen Lear after sustaining severe injuries from Sarah and Bilro.

Her contact with Luo Fei made her feel fear. She was shocked to find that she was no longer Luo Fei's match even though she used to be one of the five core Sons of Saint! She knew who Luo Fei was before. A piece of garbage!

She could feel the pressure on her when she saw Lear. She couldn't even resist.

Lear smiled at Mo Ling and sized her up as though she was an object.

Mo Ling steadied herself. "Lear, I'm here to discuss a deal."

"Oh, what qualifies you to talk to me about a deal?" Lear mocked and looked at Mo Ling with slight interest.

"The entire Holy City is gathering to kill you, you need help," Mo Ling said.

Lear looked at Luo Fei. This fatty is still an idiot after he evolved. This woman didn't realize it.

Lear lifted his finger and touched her…

Mo Ling's head suffered a huge blow. Her body spun around and fell onto the floor. Fresh blood spurted out of her mouth; her neck would have been snapped if she wasn't someone who had trained for a long time.

The fog on Mo Ling's face dissipated, revealing a beautiful face. Lear had seen many beautiful women, the top beauty of all had to be Aina Aslan. This woman was impeccable. The others, such as Meng Tian and Lin Huiyin, were pretty good as well. However, the woman in front of him now was better than Meng Tian in terms of her aura and appearance. Her determined eyes was something Lear was most happy about.

"Can an ant talk terms with a lion?" Lear ridiculed. "Well, you're somewhat smart. I'll be lenient to the first three who defect to me. Bend to my will, or die."

Mo Ling gnashed her teeth. She had underestimated Lear's strength. This guy had really completed that damn experiment, but he had retained his human appearance. The only difference was the evil aura he exuded, sending chills down people's spine. It wasn't possible for her to flip around any longer. She would have teamed up with the other two guys if she had known, but she couldn't change camps anymore now.

Mo Ling dropped onto one knee and bowed her head. "King Lear, I'm willing to bend to you."

The smile on Lear's face didn't change. "Very well, I have a mission for you."

Sharjah appeared out of nowhere. The professor had a radiant but evil smile on his face. He knew Lear was his lucky break. Lear's thoughts were exactly the same as his. They were going to use the Holy City's resources to create new humans.

Chapter 1368: A Shocking Battle

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Mo Ling wanted to rely on her feminine charm to get something more. Unfortunately, she had met Lear and Luo Fei. To Lear, women were just tools. To Luo Fei, well, food was more important than women. Mo Ling therefore became the first test subject. An excellent test subject to Lear. It would be a huge step forward for his empire if the experiment were to succeed,

Wang Zheng's honeymoon in Tita was over too. During this whole period of time, Mu Sen and the rest did not tell him anything too complicated so that Wang Zheng and Aina could enjoy their time together. They bathed in laughter everyday, but while Aina could be isolated from the world, Wang Zheng couldn't. Tita wasn't that strong, making it a juicy treat.

There were many signs that the Sirius Star was on the move. Their fleet had all sorts of reasons to close in on Tita. One of such reasons was to chase a pirate ship! How laughable. Which pirate in their right mind would provoke a strong country like Sirius Star? They would die too horrible a death for doing that.

Wang Zheng, Mu Sen, Lan Ling, Rara Durai, Yan Xiaosu, Ye Zisu, the Lan family, and the important people of Tita arrived to discuss their plans. Tita was under threat by the Sirius Star.

The Constellation diagram had been discussed numerous times. The final conclusion was that the Titatitan Star was facing danger. While there wasn't any direct confrontation between the Sirius Star and the Titatitan Star, this situation was too sensitive. The only planet of value to them was the Titatitan Star. They only needed one week to reach the Titatitan Star, and their fleet had been circling them for quite some time. Their excuses were pirates, live drills, etc. No one from the Milky Way Alliance would care what the Sirius Star was doing at this moment either.

"The Sirius Star is probably only waiting for the right opportunity to strike. Their target is most likely us," Wang Zheng said. He didn't have much experience in war, but his experience in battles all these years told him that there wasn't any element of chance in the world.

"You mean, there is a high possibility that Tita might face a war?" Mu Sen asked in a low voice. Tita was in the best development opportunity, so he really didn't want to see war.

Wang Zheng nodded. He was awakened from the warmth of the honeymoon slumber. It got more scary the more he thought about it. "I'm one hundred percent sure."

"What are they waiting for?" Lan Ling asked.

"International situation," Ye Zisu said. "No matter the excuse, the Sirius Star would be showing naked aggression to us if they attacked. This will completely violate the Milky Way Alliance Charter. Even Aslan had to have a good reason to attack Arbiter. Moreover, Aslan has a completely different status. There could only be one reason for Sirius Star to open fire, that is for Arbiter to be able to drag the war out with Aslan. The huge war in front won't end so easily, so the Sirius Star would strike immediately when there's a chance!"

Clap clap clap…

Wang Zheng applauded. "Zisu said what I'm suspecting. If Aslan could get rid of Arbiter easily, the Milky Way Alliance would have a new power shift. If the Sirius Star dares to make any brash moves, they might become Aslan's second target. The Sirius Star wouldn't dare take the risk if even Arbiter couldn't stand against Aslan. However, if there was a dragged out war, the Sirius Star would not hesitate to attack. They would have a breather as long as Aslan can't launch a second war immediately."

"Boss, this is still aggression. Wouldn't they be afraid that Aslan would be able to tackle them without a breather?" Yan Xiaosu brought out another point.

Wang Zheng shook his head. "The international situations are too volatile. Once they occupy us, they could talk terms with Aslan for a divide-and-rule strategy as well. The Sirius Star is banking on Aslan being exhausted by war."

That meant that their fate was completely in the hands of others.

"Elder Mu Sen, prepare for battle. No matter what happens, this is the best course of action since the Sirius Star is prepared to attack," Wang Zheng said. The weak were most afraid of being unprepared. If the Sirius Star were to disregard everything, then Tita wouldn't stand a chance. For the Sirius Star, it would just be a first step. Conditions could be discussed later.

"Ada, Elder Mu Sen, our warriors are ready for battle. We won't let them return alive if they dare come at us!" Rara Durai grunted. There was no fear in his voice, only a slight hint of excitement. It was in every Titan's blood to be excited by battle. They wouldn't initiate aggression, but they were never one to back away from a fight.

The rest weren't as fired up as Rara Durai. War wasn't something to be happy about. Wang Zheng's eyes had a different type of determination and murderous intent. He was now someone with family. His brother, Yan Xiaosu, a guy foolishly following him around. Ye Zisu, his confidant, his friends, his comrades in Tita. Wang Zheng wouldn't let anyone who invaded Tita have an easy time, even if it took his life.

This could not be over just like that, they had to use this chance to show the world Tita's strength!

The Rose Haier Star Field.

This was one of the few beautiful stars of Arbiter. It was nicknamed the Dreamy Star Sea because of its beauty, but the environment was extremely poor because of the frequent activities of the stellar flares.

The coalition forces were making a broad sweep of the nine planets of Arbiter. Arbiter was like a group of turtles, afraid to confront them. The leader of the coalition forces pursuing Arbiter was Lin Feng. He had volunteered for the position and had obtained the coalition forces and Kashawen's approval. How could he miss out on such a great opportunity to show what he could do?

Prestige wasn't determined by birth. On the contrary, the better the breed, the more picky people were. Kashawen had always hoped that Lin Feng could take on heavy responsibilities. Everything was ready now, they were just waiting for Lin Feng to produce good results.

Of course, the ensure that everything went smoothly, Lin Feng actually led two of the most elite groups of coalition forces, including a light assault fleet from the Maya Empire. This was also the Mayans' way of showing goodwill to Aslan. They had been at war with humans for such a long time and had learned to be smart. Cozy up to someone powerful first, then search for opportunities.

This fleet had ten interplanetary aircraft carriers, fifty Zeus Shield super battleships, thousands of the latest attack fleets from Aslan, eight hundred-odd light assault fleets from Maya, and more than ten thousand space mecha. This was definitely the elite force of the galaxy.

The Arbiters might have been hiding and dodging, but Aslan found them. Aslan's intel was the best amongst the Milky Way Alliance. Moreover, they could even use the Milky Way Alliance's strength now. They found the core fleet and Ren Yixuan, the one nicknamed the Thorn of Brahma, hiding in Rose Haier Star Field.

This Ren Yixuan might not be fit to fight with him, but Lin Feng would still treat this battle seriously. Aslan needed him to do it, so he did.

The enemy's fleet was only two-thirds of his. Their comprehensive combat power was not even half of his. Sending the fearless Mayans ahead would also reduce the loss of lives from Aslan. Lin Feng knew what war was. He wasn't about to underestimate the enemy and would show no woman any mercy. This cripple seemed to be rather capable from his intel, but war wasn't won by brain work. This was an actual military confrontation!

The Arbiter fleet did the stupidest thing they could do when they realized they were found out — run.

Once the fleet retreated, their morale dissipated. Lin Feng could catch up to their prey no matter the speed. They had no place to escape and no country in the Milky Way Alliance dared to respond to them.

The Arbiters found it out too late.

The Rose Haier Star Field could not become their umbrella. The Aslan army had experience in such harsh environments. The two countries at loggerheads with each were the ones with the most combat experience.

Lin Feng issued the pursuit order without any hesitation. Of course, they were also prepared for a death battle if the enemy suddenly turned around to fight. To him, this was the enemy's only chance, but they didn't retaliate even when they chased them out of the star field. The fleets also escaped without any formation.

Lin Feng sighed softly in his heart, feeling alone. Wang Zheng was the only opponent that had dealt him a heavy blow. Unfortunately, Wang Zheng couldn't appear because of his identity. That caused Lin Feng to feel even more alone. He wanted to prove himself, and he hoped to do that in his battle with Arbiter, but…

Arbiter, it's the Arbiter! So disappointing!

"Order all the warships to follow the assault unit and pursue the enemy. Target, annihilate!"

Lin Feng gave the final order for the battle.

The fleet led by Lin Feng dispersed immediately into a dozen individual formations while maintaining the overall formation. The Aslan fleet had very good combat literacy. Even a pig could win this kind of battle. Lin Feng could only maximize the harvest and destroy the power of Arbiter.

One person appeared solely on the screen of all the Arbiter warships, aircraft carriers, even small mecha.

The person was in a circular device with countless light lines connected to his brain. He had a faint smile on his face and his eyes were closed gently, completely ignoring the approaching enemies.

Mars, Olivios, and the rest had determined looks in their eyes in their mecha.

Ren Yixuan opened his eyes and radiant beams shot out. The light lines connected to his brain lit up simultaneously, transmitting, connecting the whole fleet, from each warship to each individual warrior.

"Brothers and sisters of Arbiter, this is the time to determine the fate of our people! Use your passion and steeled determination to tell the enemy that the great Arbiter Republic will definitely win!"

"We'll definitely win!"

"We'll definitely win!"

"We'll definitely win!"

All the warriors of Arbiter opened their eyes wide. Kill~~~~~

The runaway Arbiter fleet suddenly counterattacked, not in the favorable Rose Haier Star Field, but in the flat star field.

Lin Feng was taken aback. Was the commander an idiot?

Brahma idiot?!

Chapter 1369: A Cripple Could Conquer the World Too!

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There was originally some distance between the two fleets on the constellation diagram, but they had almost collided now. Aslan with superior fire power…

Boom, boom, boom…

Bright lights shone in the starry sky as the fleets started their battles. Mech warriors flew out. It was time to decide the fate of Arbiter and Aslan.

Lin Feng's face turned blue after less than ten minutes of battle. He could see Aslan's fleet disappearing at a rapid pace through the constellation diagram, but Arbiter's fleet didn't sustain much damage!

He made swift targeted tactical judgments in the first five minutes, but the enemy had made a faster formation before his own fleet's reaction. This was simply…

The entire Arbiter fleet seemed to be under the control of one person, with perfect coordination between escape and counterattack. No one could command a fleet like this, no one could command the fleet and the warriors at the same time!

Lin Feng would have thought that his computer was having problems if he wasn't in the main fleet himself.

In ten minutes, Lin Feng lost an aircraft carrier, creating the fastest record of such a destruction since humans began using interplanetary warships.

Ren Yixuan's whole person was bathed in gold light at that moment. He lost his ordinary calmness and exuded an indescribable murderous atmosphere. This was the domineering aura of a king, a feeling that heaven and earth were in his hands!

The entire fleet was part of him, from the main warship to every warrior who was using his intelligence. He conveyed every command at an astonishing speed, adding on to the quick response of the warriors — a result of the strict training they had undergone. He had created this style of battle. Only he could become the core in this new way of human warfare in space!

This was also the first time it was used in actual combat. Some were too optimistic, while the others were too pessimistic when they were analyzing the situation. No one could offer a good solution. Ren Yixuan had submitted his plan as Arbiter suffered small defeats. This was the only chance for the Arbiters.

Arbiter was Arbiter after all. It was a country controlled centrally. There were power struggles, but they were also wise. They chose to trust Ren Yixuan.

It was time for Ren Yixuan to repay the trust shown in him. He was a cripple, but he was a cripple who would make the Milky Way Alliance tremble and surrender.

Ren's honeycomb warfare!

Lin Feng's voice was hoarse from shouting on the other side. Only his very first attack was effective. However, it was useless. The orders passed down from the control room to each fleet, from each fleet to each warship, from each warship to various combat departments. Their reactions weren't just a tad slower.

After 20 minutes, Lin Feng's huge formation crumbled. This elite fleet finally gave up on a coordinated attack and attacked on their own chaotically.

Arbiter was like a tightly clenched fist, invincible. It was the first time the Mayans were met with such a force. They suffered a super-explosive magnetic storm attack and were instantly wiped out. The Mayans didn't give up their research on humans, neither did the humans on Mayans. There were many ways to attack the Mayans, even without lasers.

The key was that the previous opponents wouldn't dare to antagonize the Mayans. This time, the precision of the magnetic storm had reached a shocking point.

The entire Arbiter fleet was like a sharp kitchen knife and the star field was like a chopping board. The Aslan fleet was like the best veal on this chopping board, being chopped up however they wished.

The Arbiter warriors were on a roll. Their initial unfamiliarity was gone. Now they would complete actions as soon as they received orders in their minds.

The Arbiter army weren't afraid of death. They would complete their orders without hesitation even if a laser was approaching them. Their sole commander — Ren Yixuan!

Arbiter's future, Arbiter's hope, Arbiter's light!

This battle was overwhelming. Aslan has a little advantage technically and a huge advantage in their overall strength. However, it all collapsed in this new way of warfare.

It was as though an army shouting around and changing their formation was being ambushed by a quiet army with wireless radios.

They were in the dark. All the fleets were now Ren Yixuan's eyes, and Ren Yixuan was playing a game.

A real game where everyone was a chess piece on the board. He needed only to control it with his A-rank spiritual power and use its most special group characteristic.

A cripple could conquer the world too.

It wasn't his business what the strategists were doing, but Ren Yixuan had a name for this tactic — Ren Yixuan's game.

Lin Feng went cold in the control room of the command ship. Lin Feng didn't feel this level of fear when he was defeated by Wang Zheng, nor when he faced Lear. This moment, however, Lin Feng felt a deep fear and regret. Countless elite soldiers of Aslan had died in his hands. He was garbage when compared to the opposing commander. He wasn't even worthy of the word "garbage."

Shouts from various fleets came, ear-piercing warning signs, continuous explosions, all the fires he could see were his fleet. They had died because of him.

An A-class warrior? Just a speck in this vast space.

"Commander, Commander!" Lin Feng's deputy screamed loudly. "We lost more than 60% of our fleet, we have to retreat, retreat!"

Lin Feng returned back to reality. "Re-retreat… Retreat. All forces, retreat immediately!"

Lin Feng finally issued a retreat order, but it was too late. He had forgotten one issue as well. There had to be sacrifices when retreating.

He was like a naive beginner, a real weakling who knew only to discuss war on paper. He had lost all ability to judge when faced with tremendous pressure.

Ren Yixuan didn't let this opportunity pass, it was impossible to. There was a chance for them as long as he destroyed this life force fleet of Aslan. He could then activate his hidden plan and let Aslan fall into ruin.

"Whole army attack! Kill all! Remember, don't cross the Rose Haier Star Field. That is the bottom line!" Ren Yixuan's voice spread through the whole fleet.

This was an order. The execution of the command resolute. The Arbiters had lost their dignity since the start of the war, so they had to bring glory back and more!

Chapter 1370: A Test

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No inspiration and mobilisation was necessary. The Arbiter fleet, which had been holding back for a long time, had their emotions stirred up. The space warriors, led by Mars, were fixated with a planetary battleship. Every destruction of such battleships counted. This was indeed a domineering space carrier. But it was useless against super space fighters. And the guards on the battleship were not his match because he was Mars!

Violent blasts and shots flashed continuously, lighting up space. It also sent shocks to the entire world.

News of Arbiter inflicting serious damage to Aslan's core fleet spread throughout the entire Milky Way Alliance instantly. The Aslan Empire was utterly defeated while in an absolutely advantageous situation!

According to the reports, only one-tenth of the core fleet managed to escape. This was extremely rare in the modern history of space battles. The key was that in a disadvantageous situation, Arbiter only lost barely one-tenth of its core fleet. This shocked the entire Milky Way Alliance and countless war tactical analysts instantly.

The battle of Rose Haier had been recorded in history books. The name "Ren Yixuan" had been recorded in the history books, so had Lin Feng's name. However, he would forever be associated with the disgrace of defeat. This was the most humiliating loss of the past five decades.

However, from this moment on, the name Ren Yixuan resounded throughout the Milky Way Alliance. No one would ever look down on this lame person. No tactical analyst would dare to call him an immature lad who was only an armchair strategist. Even the best of the tactical analysts could not have fought a more beautiful battle.

The Thorn of Brahma had shocked the Milky Way Alliance!

News of the victory reached Arbiter. All the generals and ordinary citizens from the planets were burning with righteous indignation and waiting eagerly. If Aslan dared to make an air strike, they would make sure that there was no return for the coalition, even if they had to fight to the last man.

The entire world was discussing this amazing turn of events. Just when everyone thought that Arbiter would be exterminated, a man named Ren Yixuan had presented the opponent a fatal strike. Although the war was still ongoing, the nature of the war had changed.

Arbiter did not depend on luck. The coalition could not stop this new battle tactic.

The news had spread to Tita Star. Elder Mu Sen held an emergency meeting immediately and announced that Tita Star was in level one war readiness status.

The sudden change in the international scene meant that some ambitious countries were ready to make a move too. Sirius, Manalasuo, the Dark Empire to name a few. Unrest within the Milky Way Alliance was about to start.

However, while everyone was still recovering from the shock, the pride of Aslan, Prime Minister Kashawen, was assassinated while making a speech at the Milky Way Alliance's Roland Garros. The assassins were a Heaven-rank master and five other top level Earth-rank masters. Two of them were from the Dark World. Even the protection team and personal bodyguards of Kashawen could not react in time. Even though Kashawen had been extra careful and had Heaven-rank masters around her, she made the mistake of placing them too far away from her. On the other hand, it was a completely suicide mission for the assassins. Although the Heaven-rank masters protecting Kashawen managed to strike and seriously injure the assassins, they were unable to stop the fatal strike.

The wheels of history had completely spun out of alignment.

Assassinations had always been the customary method since ancient times. Methods need not be new as long as they were effective. Kashawen had been too arrogant. Although Arbiter's loss had been great, getting rid of Kashawen was still a bonus. The move by the Dark World was obviously to create more chaos. It was undoubtedly beneficial for the Dark World for the Milky Way Alliance to be in a warring state. Hence, they had sent out two Earth-rank warriors, and both were all top ten masters.

At the moment of her death, Kashawen was surprisingly calm. In fact, since the start of the war, she had expected that this would happen one day. This was a real war, and all unscrupulous means would be used.

Kashawen smiled ever so slightly during her last moment. No one knew what she was thinking.

The heavy defeats on the battlefields and the death of Kashawen from assassination, all of this had made matters worse for the Aslan Empire. However, the domino effect was only just beginning…

The Arbiter Republic made an official declaration through a third country. The leader, or more commonly known as the Great Elder, of the terrorist group, the Saint, was, in fact, the previous leader of the Aslan Empire, Constantine Aslan. These were all conspiracies of the Aslan Empire. He had everyone fooled with the Battle of the Oracle. The Aslan army and the Saint had worked hand in hand to destroy the coalition fleets. Arbiter had been framed. Arbiter could never stand such conspiracies and invasions. For the invaded Arbiter, they were not concerned about how the others perceived the truth. The entire Arbiter army would fight for the honor of Arbiter. They would destroy the Aslan Empire!

This was Arbiter's style. They had revealed the truth to everyone, it was up to them to believe it or not. They would be attacking Aslan. Those who had helped Aslan would be the enemies of Arbiter. But if they withdrew in time, Arbiter would not want to become enemies with them. Their target was only the Aslan Empire!

In fact, prior to this, rumours had been spreading in many countries that the mastermind behind the Saint was the Aslan Empire. However, they were only concerned about comparative forces and interests. But now, Arbiter had actually turned the tides. Especially after all countries had witnessed the battle of Rose Haier, they came to the realization that before they could counter defend against the latest battle tactics of Arbiter, going against Arbiter would only be vain efforts.

All the countries began expressing their public opinions. Basically, there had been a change in attitudes. They had either remained neutral or they were still holding on to their doubts. But none were willing to take part in the war. This was now the fight for supremacy between the Aslan Empire and the Arbiter Republic.

The coalition that had been besieging Arbiter began to retreat. The first to retreat was Lya Sphinx. This was closely followed by the Maacah Republic and the other countries. However, they did not immediately burn their bridges. However, they questioned the justification of the war. Hence, they no longer wanted to be part of the war.

The fleets that had been besieging the Arbiter planet began to retreat successively. The remnant fleets of the Maya Empire had also chosen strategic retreats. It was obvious that their fleets had completely lost their combat effectiveness against Ren Yixuan's incredible tactics. They had to minimize their losses and tried to preserve their strength. Besides, Kashawen was already dead. The international situation had changed drastically. Although Kashawen was but a single person, that iron lady had a very strong international influence. If it was someone else?

The current prime minister? He was useless and did not not have much influence, both internally within the country and internationally. The post of the prime minister was indeed not made for everyone.

In comparison, Arbiter was riding high. Some countries were now considering joining Arbiter to attack Aslan. However, everyone was still a little hesitant.

Two days after the retreat of the coalition, there were great celebrations throughout Arbiter. As such, it had greatly boosted the confidence of the Arbiters. A new generation of Arbiter soldiers represented by Ren Yixuan had received promotions. Ren Yixuan had truly become a one-of-a-kind military god.

In Arbiter, only the strong were worshipped and trusted, even if they were lame or blind. It was really straightforward. In addition, after this battle, the core strength of the younger generation, like Mars and the rest, were looking to Ren Yixuan as the new leader. Just defending?

This was not the style of Arbiter. Arbiter was the most aggressive country in the entire Milky Way Alliance. Aslan had been defeated. It was now their era.

However, Arbiter was not foolish. Another major bomb was dropped. The Second Elder of the Saint had accepted the political asylum of Arbiter. In his public statements to the Milky Way Alliance, he gave an introduction to the situation at the Saint. The Saint was a righteous group. It was to continue the inheritance of the last heroic era, the inheritance of the ancient physical arts. But it had been taken over by the Aslan Empire and turned into a tool for personal gains. He was now calling all the disciples of the Saint who were in exile to raise the flag of justice and crusade against Aslan.

This was a Heaven-rank master.

Regardless of whether this was true or otherwise, this was Arbiter pressing the Aslan Empire once again. This was an eye for an eye. The final outcome would be decided by the power of arms. The Arbiter Republic expressed understanding and tolerance for the countries that had been invaded by the Saint, as these countries were also victims. As long as they could rise up and oppose the supremacy of Aslan, all would be forgiven.

As a result of the demise of Kashawen, the public affairs department of the Aslan Empire seemed utterly chaotic. The key was that no one was as persuasive as Kashawen. The king of Aslan stepped up. But he had been behind the scenes for a long time and gave the impression that he was just a wallpaper. As time went by, he became precisely that. Furthermore, he did not have Kashawen's charisma. In addition, the current situation was in a very state, hence a person with such a personality could offer no help. Besides, the rumors were spreading that the Great Elder of the Saint was the father of the current king.

Everything was in chaos. Where was Aina? Where was the most trusted princess of Aslan?

Although Kashawen had the most power in Aslan, Aina Aslan was widely respected. The people trusted this princess. However, where was the Princess when Aslan was in distress?

Was she in ill health? This was not an excuse!

Under such sensitive situations, the more Aina did not make an appearance, the more chaotic the situation became. Aslan was encountering its biggest crisis since the founding of the Aslan Empire.

Right now, on Titatitan Star.

Wang Zheng had just finished a day of training. The Tita army was now in a very pumped up state. However, the international situation was changing day by day. The Aslan Empire… could really be in danger. Wang Zheng did not feel that Aslan had no strength to fight back. In actual fact, in terms of strength, Aslan was still the strongest. However, in terms of morale and public opinion, Aslan was in a very precarious state. They had been too reliant on Kashawen. As soon as Kashawen passed away, Aslan became too reactive.

Wang Zheng had been hesitating whether to tell Aina or not. He had been thinking on his way back. He finally decided to be truthful with Aina. Regardless of the choices she would make, it was her choice to make.

Chapter 1371: She… is Still a Princess

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Back at his little cottage, a fragrance was coming from inside. Aina walked out, smiling. "You're back, my dear. Try my skills today."

Aina looked unimaginably cute with the apron around her. "What's good today?"

"No matter what I've cooked, you had to finish it and say that it was delicious. I've spent the whole day on it," replied Aina poutingly.

"Okay, okay, wifey dear!" Although he ruled the battlefield, back at home, Wang Zheng was like a big, mischievous boy. Some men, regardless of their age, would play the coquette with the women they loved.

"Go take a shower first. You stink. Don't pollute the delicious smell."

"Haha. This is the smell of a real man," said Wang Zheng. He decided to finish the delicacies first. If he told her now, they might not have the mood to even eat.

Not only were there delicacies, Aina had even prepared some good wine. To be able to be served on Wang Zheng's table, it had to be the best wine of the Titans, and very strong too.

Everything was decorated by Aina personally. In a short while, Aina came out all dressed in a white evening gown. There was a beautiful flower garland on her head that was like a tiara. She looks absolutely stunning.

"What's the big occasion today? This is so formal. I don't seem to have prepared anything," said a smiling Wang Zheng.

Aina raised her glass. "Today is our sixth anniversary since we first met. Shouldn't we celebrate?"

"Oh, we've known each other for so long already. Aren't we headed for the seven year's itch then?" commented a surprised Wang Zheng.

Aina gave Wang Zheng a charming look. "Do you think this is a problem?"

Moving her smooth shoulder to the side, her fair neck that was not wearing any jewellery was like nature's masterpiece. Her hand ran all the way down to her collarbone. This made Wang Zheng feel a little aroused. This… he should exercise more willpower.

"Let's celebrate. Let's toast!"

Aina seemed exceptionally enthusiastic today. Wang Zheng definitely would not cower. He would take all that was given to him. Besides all the enthusiasm, Aina also performed a new Tita dance that she had just learned. When Aina performed it, the dance turned into a passionate and characteristically unparalleled work of beauty. This was a gift from god.

In the midst of the spinning, her white dress slipped down. Wang Zheng was lost for words while looking at the goddess in front of him.

A night of passion. Aina revealed a passion and power that had never been revealed before. It was as if she wanted to give everything that she had, not yielding, battling with Wang Zheng all the way. This was a feeling of being in heaven. There were no other needs. This was the most beautiful fit. The sky was clear. but the stars were hiding in shyness.

Wang Zheng was sleeping very soundly and even snoring a little. Aina was already fully dressed by his side. It was not the clothes of the Titans, but the army uniform of the princess of Aslan. Gently touching Wang Zheng's face, there was gentleness and reluctance to part in her eyes. But regardless of her reluctance, she still needed to leave.

"I'm sorry. I love you." She kissed Wang Zheng's lips softly. Aina stood up and closed the door to the little cottage.

If Aslan was not facing such a crisis now, if Kashawen was still alive, she would not have left. But now the country that had raised her and nurtured her was on the verge of extinction. She could not enjoy herself here and would not. She was, after all, the princess of Aslan.

She did not want to say goodbye to Wang Zheng, because this would be forever. Maybe she would still be alive, but she would be a completely different Aina from now on. An Aina that would betray her beliefs. An Aina that would fight for Aslan. An Aina that she herself would even hate. But only an Aina like this could let her country and the countless people of Aslan survive.

In the space port, there was already a space shuttle from Aslan waiting for Aina. Only she could save the Aslan Empire now. At least she could give the warriors of Aslan some confidence. They needed to know who they were fighting for. The royal family had been ruling for so many years. This belief had already been deeply-rooted in everyone's hearts.

At the space port, Mu Sen and the rest were all present. In fact, Wang Zheng was the only one who did not know. Yan Xiaosu was helpless too. They only had a short break. However, Yan Xiaosu knew that what made a person a human was the fact that he could not betray his own bloodline. Blood was thicker than water.

"Have a safe journey, Your Highness." That was all Mu Sen could muster.

"Thank you, everyone, for taking such good care of me all this time. If it is possible, let Wang Zheng hate me," said Aina. Her eyes were calm and determined. Aina had always been a determined person. Hence, when she decided that she wanted to be with Wang Zheng, she dared to stand up against Kashawen. Similarly, when she decided to take on the responsibility of protecting Aslan, she had thought things through thoroughly. Wang Zheng could not forget her, neither could she forget Wang Zheng. Unable to forget her was not practical, but he could hate her.

The rest did not say anything, and Aina did not seem to need any other words either. The door of the space shuttle gradually closed. There were no goodbyes.

Until the space ship left, the space port was dead silent. Who should tell Wang Zheng this? Damn!

"Why are you all looking at me?! I want to live an extra two more years!" said Yan Xiaosu. "Zisu, you go. Boss will definitely listen to you."

Ye Zisu shook her head. The rest were even more unwilling.

In fact, when Aina closed the door, in the room, Wang Zheng had already opened his eyes.

Although it was not equivalent to telepathy, Wang Zheng understood Aina very well. From a different perspective, if he were Aina, he would make the same decision too. No one in this world could live only for themselves. At least he could not, neither could Aina.

Hatred?

No. It did not matter that it did not last forever, but that they had once loved. This was bulls**t. It was definitely difficult to bear. Wang Zheng could truly understand. He loved this about Aina.

He lit a cigarette. He did not care for such things, but at this moment, Wang Zheng wanted it very much. He was lying quietly by the lake, staring into the sky, as if sending Aina off…

Solar System, Devil's Island Space Station. The first conference of the merger of the Solar System's military powers and the formation of the Solar Systems' Coalition Government was being held here. Facing international unrest, the conservative faction finally compromised. This was a major step for the strengthening of the Solar System too.

On the rail elevator, Drachmach was quietly looking at the Devil's Island below. The last IG selection seemed like it was only yesterday. Each and every scene was still fresh in his mind.

Behind him was Achilles, Milo, Pi Xiaoxiu, and Dong Xiaosa. They were also feeling regretful while looking at Devil's Island. Achilles and Milo were dominating the world, especially Achilles. That was the pride of the Moon. The battle at SIG had helped the Moon find their feeling of being at the top of the world, which was rare. The people from the Moon did not have negative feelings about the people from Earth. In fact, the people from Earth had always been the leaders of the Solar System. The people from the Moon had no opposition to who the leader was. However, a leader should have his style and strengths. The people despised people who pretended to be capable even though they lacked the capabilities. That was until Wang Zheng appeared.

In this era, the people from the Moon no longer depended solely on themselves to regain their ruling position. Collaboration was necessary. But who would be the leader?

Wang Zheng provided the answer. The course of truth never ran smoothly. The king's bloodline still existed in the Solar System, as long as the people of the Solar System were united.

Pi Xiaoxiu and Dong Xiaosa had also been dominating the Moon in the past few years. Although their stages were far from comparable to that of Achilles, they were still the core strengths of the younger generation of the Moon.

Devil's Island came closer very rapidly. Everything turned dark and the rail elevator had descended deep into the underground of Devil's Island.

Ding.

The door of the carriage opened. What appeared before their eyes was a typical underground military fort.

An officer walked up and saluted. "General Drachmach, the conference is starting in ten minutes. This way, please."

A short distance ahead was a huge conference hall. "Drachmach, such airs. Always the last to arrive."

Lie Wuqing's hoarse voice hit them immediately. Behind him was Lie Xin, dawned in full military uniform. Lie Xin, whom they had not seen for sometime now, exuded confidence and dominance.

Drachmach laughed. He took a look at the time indicated on his Skylink. There was a minute left before the conference would start. He said, "Lie Wuqing, this is what I call punctual."

Meng Ao led Meng Tian from the side and walked over. "Keke, it's almost time. Let's start."

Lie Wuqing took a look at the time and nodded. "Let's start."

As the three took their seats, the entire conference hall quieted down instantly; only the sound of breathing could be heard. Achilles and the rest were standing on the side. Although it was a conference, in actual fact, they were only there to listen. They did not have any voting rights. Of course, the significance of their participation was to raise their prestige in the army. This was a preparatory move before they took on bigger responsibilities.

Meng Ao presided over this conference. He spoke quietly but went straight to the point. "Ladies and gentlemen, the thirty-first Solar System Federation Military Expansion Conference starts now. The first agenda of the conference is voting for the establishment of a unified operation and command system….."

The conservatives participating in the conference looked calm, but they could not hide their disappointment. The so-called battle command system was rocking their foundations in the army. However, what was even more embarrassing was that there was nothing they could do to stop the attempts of the revolutionaries. Their days of embezzling funds from military equipment were over. Military reforms were also economic reforms.

The all-out war between Aslan and Arbiter did not have a huge impact on the life and economy of the people of the Solar System, who had declared themselves as neutral. However, for the Solar System Federation army, the impact of this war was no less than a direct explosion of a supernova!

The battle tactics and combat qualities of the two strongest empires were clearly visible in this war. It had truly awakened the Solar System Federation army. Would the Solar System Federation army be able to face off with the tactics of these two empires?

The ostrich policy was not useful. Before the war began, the Solar System required a real revolution.

Without the guarantee of strong security forces, the rise of the Solar System was a false destiny.

"I agree."

"Agreed."

"I agree."

"Rightly so!"

All the generals present voted. The conservatives had also lost their will to resist. Quietly, they also pressed the button for agreement.

"The last agenda of the conference is about the construction of the OZ Fleet. Currently, thirty main battleships have been delivered. Now, for the discussion of the appointment of each ship…"

Chapter 1372: The Person Whom Wang Zheng Respects

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The OZ fleet was the joint fleet of the newly constructed Solar System Federation. There were no factions within the fleet, neither was there any division between Earth, Mars, the Moon. and the asteroids. The purpose was to maintain the interest of the whole federation, not a particular area.

This was the elite fleet of the Solar System, equipped with the the Marine Corps Air Combat Team. The purpose was simple: to create the number one battle team in the Solar System!

There was no doubt that those with military power had the power to speak. Every position was fiercely contested. No matter which faction they represented, they had to show sufficient results to be placed. This team needed only the best.

Such a discussion of appointments could not be resolved in a day's meeting. They had completed 16 appointments out of 30 captains. Achilles, Meng Tian, and Lie Xin were no-brainers. The fourth captain was Raston, who used to be on par with Achilles. He might be one step behind now, but he was still one of the better ones amongst the younger generation.

After the generals left, the youngsters who attended the meeting but didn't have the right to vote gathered together. The younger generation eligible to attend today's meeting were acquaintances. They had competed against each other during the IG selection. They were now in the same OZ fleet not by accident.

The canteen was the only available option for food in the military base. Everyone was treated equally except for the generals. Demon Island also became the most important training base for the elites. Anyone who was sent here would mean a promotion was near. It was the holy land to every warrior.

Achilles and the rest entered the canteen. Many of the warriors were already having their meal, discussing the international situation with great interest. It was completely different from before. Now, everyone's eyes were full of fighting spirit and hope. They were eager to venture out of the Solar System. The lowest rank here was a second lieutenant.

The canteen quietened down instantly when the new group of people walked in. Some of them were younger than them but already had the dazzling stars on their shoulders. The four youngest major generals of the Solar System who had broken the promotion record.

The Sun God Achilles, Queen Lie Xin of the Lie Family, Genius of the Galaxy Military College Meng Tian, and the Steel Warrior Raston. They represented the personal glory of each planet and the cooperation of the Solar System. The young men behind them were also lieutenant colonels at least. They were the group of people who would rule the Solar System in the future.

"Is that Achilles? He's more handsome in real life!"

"Wow, we actually met them in person! I didn't miss a single battle in the Tyrannical Clash of Kings, what an aura."

"Meng Tian doesn't seem as cold as I thought. That is our most outstanding graduate of our Milky Way Galaxy Military College."

Those were eyes of envy and expectation. These ambitious young people were eager to have great leaders to lead them to glory.

They were true international heroes. Unfortunately, Wang Zheng wasn't there.

Wang Zheng was the one and only spiritual leader of the Solar System. It was the Saruman Snake led by Wang Zheng that created that miracle. It was also Wang Zheng who taught the Solar System what cooperation meant. It would be perfect if Wang Zheng was here.

If Wang Zheng was to lead a fleet, countless youngsters would treat joining him as their greatest honor.

Achilles and the rest smiled, listening to the gossip around them. They were used to it and knew each other anyway.

"First, I'd like to congratulate Achilles, Lie Xin, Meng Tian, Raston, the four captains. Please take care of us in the future," Yuan Ye said. He had just returned from Manalasuo and would be one of the deputy captains of a destroyer in the OZ fleet if nothing went wrong.

"This is the first time I feel there's hope for our Solar System."

"We might have the chance to showcase ourselves before long, given the international situation."

"It would be perfect if Wang Zheng was back." Yuan Ye sighed audibly. Many wanted to fight alongside Wang Zheng. They could already feel the incomparable confidence from him all those years back, it would be a happy thing now if they became teammates.

"Wang Zheng will definitely return." A faint voice came from a face as white as snow, encasing a pair of determined eyes. Zhang Runan was no longer the Zhang Runan of the past. She was the most famous beauty of the Solar System army. She wasn't interested in men interested in her appearance and even found them repulsive, perhaps because of her Ability X.

Raston smiled. "Zhang Runan, Wang Zheng's situation is a little more complicated. Tita might be better for him. You saw how they argued just now. It would be worse if Wang Zheng were to come but not be able to showcase his abilities."

Zhang Runan smiled as well but didn't respond. That was also true.

"Don't worry about him. That guy should be having the time of his life now." Lie Xin smiled. "Everyone here saw the battle of the Rose Haier Star Field. That Ren Yixuan guy created the miracle of Star Wars. We have to think of a way to learn it. If not, we will be easily defeated."

"According to intel, this is a new combat system. To be exact, we need a brain for the fleet and the rest be like the ants' system, controlled solely by the queen ant. The others are only workers. The problem is that not everyone has such power. An extremely strong spiritual power is required, and not only that, the trait of this power has to be group oriented. There doesn't seem to be someone with such powers in the Solar System," Milo said. "This is only a prerequisite. Someone like that has to be sufficiently literate in military strategies; otherwise, it's useless."

"Ren Yixuan used to be in the limelight in Arbiter as one with the highest IQs in war strategy competitions. However, he disappeared quickly because he advocated the use of force. No one expected him to be so strong."

"Ren Yixuan's game is really domineering and aggressive, despising the whole world." Raston sighed.

"He has reason to," Meng Tian said. "Actually, the Solar System might have someone like that."

Everyone's eyes opened wide. "Impossible, we checked all the files. We would need at least someone with A-class spiritual power. There isn't anyone like that in the younger generation of the Solar System. The technical department also judged that anyone over 40 years old would also face difficulty withstanding such high-intensity changes and control."

"He's similar to us, it's just that no one knew what he was thinking. If there was anyone in the Solar System who could do it, he should be one of them," Meng Tian said.

"One of them? Who else?" Yuan Ye asked in a blur.

"Wang Zheng!" Meng Tian said. Everyone was stunned for awhile. It seemed like Wang Zheng could do anything in everyone's hearts. It was unknown, but there was a possibility that Wang Zheng could do it.

"The other person is Xie Yuxin," Meng Tian replied. Xie Yuxin disappeared the moment they returned to the Solar System. He didn't seem very interested in military recruitment, perhaps because the position was too low, or perhaps he didn't want to waste time in the army. However, during her time in the Oracle Star, Meng Tian came to know that Xie Yuxin's spiritual power was absolutely shocking even though his physical techniques were normal. He had never showcased his full strength.

Xie Yuxin was as calm as a machine when commanding the battleships. Meng Tian might have been an elite at the Galaxy Military College, but she knew she could never compare to Xie Yuxin.

"Xie Yuxin?"

Many had never even heard of him. Some had a fleeting impression.

"He's someone even Wang Zheng respects.

"He's a little strange. He was sent to Aslan for further studies but later transferred to Elite Academy X. However, his performance was exceptionally dull in Elite Academy X. His personality is the complete opposite of Wang Zheng's. As far as I know, we should be able to find him on Earth," Meng Tian said firmly.

Chapter 1373: Aina's Counterattack

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The Arbiter Republic was actively assembling their army and also contacting allies at the same time. The Aslan Empire had broken the rules first, and had completely inspired the aggression against the Arbiter Republic. The Arbiter Republic took the initiative to contact the Underworld as well. They didn't have much combat power, but they were good at destroying things. This was just a question of price.

Arbiter and the Underworld had their own plans for the future. The chaos in this world was very suitable for the people of the Underworld. They had a clearer idea now that the Milky Way Alliance was developing towards the direction of war. The era of the Underworld and pirates was coming.

Aina returned to the capital of Aslan, Monta Ellis. The situation was, frankly, rather embarrassing as they faced the mounting pressure of the Arbiter Republic and the harsh international situation. They had been successful and smooth all these years under Kashawen's iron fist. They were unsure of how to deal with the situation now that they were the ones being defeated. There was also the assassination of Kashawen. It would have been chaos before the war, but it seemed like no one cared now. Arbiter had admitted to the murder directly, but there as no international condemnation. It could be said that there was actually no justice nor evil in this war, only a hegemonic struggle.

Of course, Ryan was still going around, representing the peaceful side, hoping that the Arbiter Republic and the Aslan Empire maintained their cool. They had now paid a heavy price, but there was no need for the war to continue expanding. Anymore and a war would sweep the whole Milky Way, and humanity would go backwards for decades.

Almost all of the royal family and the politicians were in the spaceport waiting for Aina's return. There was also a fierce battle going on between the war and peace factions. Only a handful of people knew Constantine's plan. More people were definitely against it now that the plan had failed. They felt that it had brought disaster to Aslan. The Aslan people were only human.

They now needed someone to either bear the brunt of the responsibility or to decide. No one was better suited than Aina. They needed Aina to decide to go to war. Similarly, they also needed Aina to bear the responsibility if they were to "surrender".

That was why they were waiting for her.

The spaceport was heavily guarded. The ones to welcome Aina would only be the royal guards. The soldiers didn't care about this. They were still straight as ramrods.

The space shuttle arrived, but Aina didn't appear. Everyone strained their necks and stared at the cabin door. What was happening?

Was there an accident?

They didn't hear anything of this sort. The trip was a secret and this was a non-war zone. It was impossible to have an accident.

What had happened to Aina? Was she afraid? Or what? Perhaps she didn't dare to face them?

Thoughts flooded everyone's minds. They had to consider national interest, but they also had to consider their future. They had to face it no matter what.

Mitchell walked out, stood by the side, and gave a bow just as their patience wore thin.

Aina was out.

Aina was in a gorgeous get up with a cold, stern face. She exuded the aura of a goddess.

Her gaze swept over everyone, and they all bowed their heads as their eyes came into contact with hers. An aura enveloped the entire spaceport. This was the majesty and the glory of Aslan.

Aina's gaze didn't stop on the politicians. Instead, they were on the Aslan Empire's guards. She finally showed a small smile. Every one of the warriors felt that small smile. They tucked in their chests and tightened their grip on the guns.

Yes, their Princess was back, their soul was back!

Aina appeared on the largest channel of Aslan two hours after she was back. It was the Aslan Imperial Satellite TV.

The Aslan citizens waited. Their constant questions would finally have an answer.

Constantine was also waiting in space. He was just one chess piece away. He never thought that his great plan would be crippled by a cripple.

Only he knew what the prophet had predicted. That cripple was one of them. He ignored him even though he was usually superstitious because he was just a nameless cripple. He really didn't know how such a person could appear in the prophecy. He knew now. It was this cripple who had made him unable to return home, it was also this cripple who had destroyed the centuries of effort of Aslan.

The expression on the face of the prophet while he was dying was still clear in his mind. The names of those five people, the era of human chaos. He didn't believe it because he felt he had everything under control. He was the strongest Heaven-rank warrior.

Wang Zheng, Lear, Xie Yuxin, Aina, Ren Yixuan.

The five of them rocked the Milky Way Alliance. Constantine wasn't at a complete defeat yet. He was thinking about the future. If Aina couldn't handle the situation in front of her, he would return. The ultimate deciding force was still power. The victor could change history. Aslan held the fate of two people in the five, which was why Lear could survive.

Aina appeared on TV punctually. Everyone, including the other countries in the Milky Way Alliance, was watching. No one knew how Aslan was going to deal with this situation. They wanted to know how Aina was going to explain all this.

Aina showed no sign of pressure. She seemed alert, even more beautiful, and mature.

"Citizens of the great Aslan Empire, thank you for standing with the country during this difficult time. The Aslan Empire is about to face a war. I don't think it's going to be a difficult war, because the Aslan Empire is the strongest, unique, and invincible. I believe our Aslan warriors can win every battle!" Aina's voice spread through the Milky Way Alliance, revealing inspiration and passion. The people who were filled with despair suddenly felt passion and self-confidence ignite from the bottom of their hearts.

Yes, they were the most powerful Aslan. What was a lost battle? They had spent the most in the military, had the best resource reserves, the most advanced technology and military enterprises, and countless elites. What was there to be afraid of?

"For the past century, the Aslan Empire opposed all terrorist organizations and paid the price with the blood of countless warriors. I, Aina Aslan, vow to annihilate the terrorist organization, the Saint, regardless of the mastermind. Anyone who seeks to tarnish Aslan's actions and country are our enemies. The Aslan Empire officially declared war on the Arbiter Republic. Brave citizens of the Aslan Empire, we stood together before to create the most powerful country in the history of mankind. Today, we'll still stand together to destroy all enemies of Aslan. Victory will be Aslan's!"

Chapter 1374: The Mighty Queen!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Aina Aslan's powerful voice traveled into the ears of every Aslan citizen. Fear and worry disappeared immediately from their hearts. Yes, they were the great Aslan, how could the great lion be scared off by some wild dogs!

The politicians of the Aslan Empire were shocked. They never expected Aina to give a speech like this. They thought she would probably just comfort the citizens, not declare war outright.

Everyone was cheering right now. Since the defeat, the Aslan Empire had fallen into a state of panic. Now, they returned back to their invincible Aslan Empire.

Such was the power of this woman.

Numerous reports were at the conference. Flashes followed by everyone bending down. This was their highness, the Princess. Aslan needed someone like that.

Aina held her head up. This was the road she was going to take. She was going to lead the Aslan Empire no matter whether it was right or wrong.

She had to say goodbye to her past when she walked out of the door. In the future, she would have to use all methods, even forgoing her principles, to do her best for Aslan.

Outside, Aslan citizens were gathered in the plaza. Cheers filled the air when Aina appeared. The dignity and glory of Aslan accumulated over the years completely erupted at this moment.

The powerful, majestic, unparalleled Aslan Empire. Bring it on, Aslan had never been afraid of anyone!

"Prime Minister Kashawen has been sacrificed. She was killed by the despicable assassins of the Arbiter Republic. Should we yield to such a country?" Aina's voice loomed throughout the corners of the square.

"NO!!!!!!"

This was the roar of the people. Yes, many fingers were pointing at Arbiter to accuse them, but look at what they had done, hiring the killers of the Underworld for assassination.

"I, Aina Aslan, am an adult. My father is aged. I am willing to dedicate my life to this country. I won't take a husband, nor will I have children. I will only have my home country. If you are willing to accept me as the queen of this country, raise your hand and tell everyone, tell the whole world, that I, Aina Aslan, am the queen of Aslan!"

Hundreds of thousands of people present in the plaza raised their hands, so did many people in front of the TV.

This was the most unique inauguration ceremony in Aslan's history, done without the consent of the royal family, but passed by the citizens of the Aslan Empire.

Constantine smiled. She was his bloodline indeed. She was flexible and decisive. She was undoubtedly top-notch in intelligence. Not only that, Aina's Ability x was a rare force that could be transmitted through to the masses. She could infect and inspire any corner of Aslan. Such was her power.

He would offer his life if it was necessary, but there was no more need for him to go back now. Even if there was chaos, it would be the Aslan Empire's chaos.

"Thirteen, what do you think?"

"Master, Her Majesty the Queen will bring Aslan toward glory. The Prime Minister won't have died for nothing," the Thirteenth Elder replied respectfully. "Master, I'm starting to feel that Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin will be problems. Will the Solar System become threats to us with them around?"

Constantine stared at the starry skies. "Only the destined can kill the destined according to the prophet. Let's continue monitoring. All of them need a touchstone to grow. Aina will be the only one surviving."

The Thirteenth Elder bowed his head respectfully. Yes, the final winner will be Aslan.

Aslan was in a state of jubilation. Calls for the Queen to be long lived were everywhere. Fanaticism was in everyone's heart. Aina's speech was infectious and relieved all doubts and at the same time showed Aslan's stand. Her unique ability could capture the hearts of Aslan's citizens. Anyone with an ounce of pride would be ignited by her hypnotism-like powers. Aina's image had been deeply rooted and everything followed through.

The royal family was pretty united in the first place. They had finally returned to their normal operations, especially since the backbone of their system was back.

Aina wasn't idle. She presided over various conferences. Aslan had suffered a huge loss in the battle this time. Arbiter wasn't any better either. They had to have a new fleet before the Arbiter forces reached Aslan. Every department was churning out at high speed. Diplomatic activities were starting as well. At this point, it was as Aina had said, it was a war between Arbiter and Aslan. There was no right or wrong. The other countries need only to choose who to side with.

Ryan's thinking was too naive. The trend of war had taken shape. This was the fate of humanity, and no human could resist it. Of course, countries who didn't want to participate could remain neutral. The problem was, they might even be able to maintain neutrality if they didn't have enough power.

The strong prey on the weak, that was the basic law of the universe.

Aina watched the worst part of the battle in the strategic meeting. Lin Feng was back. He had escaped only with a small portion of the fleet. Lin Feng's frustration for this defeat was huge. If it wasn't for the fact that his country needed his analysis, he might have committed suicide.

Lin Feng recounted the situation, assisted by the video footage. There was already a conclusion by Aslan's intel department. This was a new strategy. They had used someone with very strong spiritual power and a spiritual amplifier to control the entire fleet. The coordination and fault tolerance increased to unimaginable levels. The strategy wasn't complex, the difficulty was in coordination.

Aina said nothing. The generals in the room were silent as well. The election of Aina as the Queen was without question, and her attitude towards the battle was in line with the military view as well. Aslan would still be invincible if they managed to solve this problem. They could also kill Ren Yixuan. Every road led to Rome. The loss of the fleet was bearable for Aslan. Aina's speech had put Aslan in a better position internationally now. A beautiful woman had inherent advantages. Arbiter hadn't been doing well these few years, and the assassination of Kashawen wasn't the best course of action either – it only served to place Aina in a better light.

Chapter 1375: The War Vortex

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Roland Garros, the Roland Garros in the vortex. Nothing was more awkward than now. Roland Garros had always been the political core ever since the Milky Way Alliance was established. It represented the highest civilization of mankind and had propelled mankind to peaceful development. Many believed that this was the golden age in the history of human peace since no one dared challenge the Milky Way Alliance. The Milky Way Alliance lost its significance now that its largest supporters, the Arbiter Republic and the Aslan Empire, were fighting amongst themselves.

The Milky Way Alliance was operating more like a wet market now with the politicians bickering away. Aslan and Arbiter's made their stand while the ambassadors of the other countries had vested themselves into this competition of justice. No one believed that any of this would make any difference though. Only real strength would determine the winner. Everything here was just a facade from the rules of humans.

The bottom line of he Milky Way Alliance had been broken since Kashawen's assassination. It wasn't worth condemning anything, so the entire Milky Way Alliance was in a state of unrest.

In Elite Academy X, the elites wouldn't sit there idly and continue their studies with the war going on.

Zhang Shan was taking a bath in the public bathroom after his training. The war was far away from him since the Solar System was maintaining absolute neutrality. Moreover, to the other countries, the force of the Solar System was always in a safe threshold. The Solar System would always maintain the same position in the galaxy. It wasn't tasty food for the wolves either.

Zhang Shan's thoughts on the matter were rather simple, and that was to expand the influence of the Saruman Snake battle team. After the battle, Zhang Shan had also made rapid progress and had passed the transition period. The years of struggle had completely transformed his body. After SIG and the withdrawal of Aslan and Arbiter, things had started to fly for the Saruman Snake battle team. They had attracted new blood and increased the combat power of the team; however, the war did affect the life in college after all.

"I just received a notification that Darrow was killed in battle…"

"What? Are you sure?"

"He was sent to the front line just because his girlfriend here was from Aslan."

"Evil war! Darrow just entered Elite Academy X how long ago…"

Rustling was heard. Other students came in, discussing the war. Zhang Shan wiped his tears away. He couldn't possibly continue staying at Elite Academy X. To be frank, since Wang Zheng had left, he did feel like he was the king of the place, though he did feel like something was lacking.

Zhang Shan just hadn't thought of what he would do. Return to Earth?

Zhang Shan shuddered thinking about the training style of Earth's military department. He did hear about some reforms, but they were still led by those in power, there was just a change in figureheads. He was greatly influenced by Wang Zheng, not afraid of battle nor death, but he wanted to know what he was battling for, and hoped to find a place where he could put his abilities to the best use.

The students of Elite Academy X were no stranger to battles, but war was something many had not experienced before.

Not only him, Vincent, Takumi, Ao Ziwei, and the others were faced with the same situation. Manalasuo had started their massacre as well. The other strong countries saw the chance when Aslan was defeated. Aslan and Arbiter were clams competing against each other, while the other countries wanted to be the fisherman that fished them out.

This was an opportunity for the entire Milky Way Alliance to reshuffle their cards. Anyone could become the tyrant of the next era. There was no benevolence and fluke at the country level. Every country wanted to have the opportunity to become stronger and to obtain more resources. Some of the historical territorial disputes were being brought up again. There were signs of a war erupting.

The order of the Milky Way Alliance was now really tense. Unless Arbiter and Aslan waved white flags, it would be full fledged war.

Many peace lovers were calling out to them, calling out to the various countries to exercise restraint and maintain the hard-won peace. However, these people were also the ones who did not have those rights. It was impossible for Arbiter to retreat. The victory of Rose Haier had given them huge confidence. They also had to go through with the war to make up for the losses they had suffered so far. Aslan had the same issues on hand, so they both had the intention to proceed with the war. It was difficult to be organized this way.

On Manalasuo's front, Jondi Lilick had entered the army. They had to find a way to deal with Ren Yixuan. That new tactic he had deployed had opened a door, a prelude to new frontiers. However, it was difficult to select a candidate. It was easy to find someone of similar caliber, but it was difficult to find someone to adapt to it. Manalasuo was ambitious, and had also started researching this new method.

In this new age, an absolute leader in technology didn't exist. Vincent and the rest of the warriors who received the call from their motherland headed back.

The Gemini Star was probably the country which advocated peace most strongly. They were against war, and their relationships with the other countries was the most ambiguous.

The Mayan Empire had also calmed down after their setback. The news circulating internationally was that they were actively mobilizing their army. The Mayans were very excited, but there was no longer a need to side with Aslan. The Mayans wanted to stand at the peak.

Another force, which was also the most mysterious force in the Milky Way Alliance, was the Atlanteans. They were surprisingly silent throughout, which was very rare. They had always advocated peace, but it seemed like no country could really do that. Even a planet like Ghana Star was actively preparing for battle.

Obviously, Aslan didn't intend to borrow the power of Atlantis in the early days of the war. However, it would be much better if Atlantis were to send aid now.

However, there was no positive reply from Atlantis even now. Atlantis might not express absolute neutrality like the Gemini Star, but they didn't plan to send troops immediately either. Obviously, Atlantis had other plans and concerns.

The Queen had a lot to consider. The Atlanteans were definitely a trustworthy force, but they had a fatal drawback — population.

Their population was barely being maintained. If a war were to break out, it would definitely bring about a crisis to Atlantis. Unless it was absolutely necessary, they wouldn't send troops. Atlantis had an affinity for heavy weapons. They did not want to expose their own advantages to cause any trouble for humans. Maintaining a mysterious demeanor was actually the best way for them to defend themselves.

After so many years of having a relationship, Atlantis promised that they would help if the Aslan Empire were to encounter a "crisis". This was showing huge support. Obviously, the current situation they were in wasn't a crisis yet. Moreover, the morale of Aslan had been boosted ever since Aina returned. The real deciding factor was the military power and their reserve forces.

Zhang Shan was at Elite Academy X and was very clear about the international situation. Aina had returned, haha, their love was a really difficult one. Zhang Shan believed that Wang Zheng wouldn't fall apart because of this. It might even promote his growth. Wang Zheng was impeccable in all aspects, except in love. He had to be more liberal in his attitude towards love. Sometimes, letting go was the best way for both parties.