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Everyone was exhausted, which was both a good and a bad thing.
The good part was that this protracted war was finally coming to an end, and the unification of the entire Cosmos was in sight. Moreover, the pure white snow covered many sins, which would rot and ferment in the snow, ultimately fading into nothingness in the long river of history.
The bad part was that, as of now, no victor had been determined. Although a conclusion was imminent, until the final moment arrived, uncertainty lingered in the air.
Cao Ke was still struggling; his movements controlling the mech in close combat had likely dropped to a Blue Level Lower Tier standard. The five opponents across from him were not faring much better; Liu Xing was coughing painfully inside his mech.
After all, facing off against a new generation war god, injuries that he thought could be ignored were now genuinely affecting him.
Once, during his most glorious days, Cao Ke had brushed shoulders with many Crimson Rank experts in the starry sky. At that time, he was unstoppable, dominating the cosmos.
But only through real life-and-death battles did he understand how difficult it was to deal with those who were not lacking in diligence while piloting their mechs.
Let alone those of civilized backgrounds; he could vaguely see the threshold of mid-tier fighters. Tong Bailong, piloting a Heavy Mech, was an anomaly in itself.
It was supposed to be ending, yet he felt even more fatigued. Watching Shangguan Wangyu fleeing in panic towards him, he felt himself plummeting into despair.
“It’s over. Are you not ready to surrender yet?”
Standing atop the mountain and surveying the surroundings, there were few mechs still steadfastly engaged in battle.
Once they had been numerous across the hills; now they had dwindled to a mere handful. In this brutal competition for survival, only the fittest remained, and those were all strong warriors.
It seemed as if many mechs sensed that doomsday was approaching, as they eagerly surged toward this place. White snowflakes fell softly while the dim mechs rose stiffly into the air.
Shen Lu had returned to the stars, continuing to uphold Yanhuang City’s promise of remaining uninvolved in worldly affairs. Of course, the hundreds of Crimson Rank elites were left for Jufeng; they were now the main fighting force here.
There were also two Special Forces units nearby, with Chen Tan Hua and others gathered around. As for the opposing Suihuan Army, they had slightly more numbers.
However, in reality, victory and defeat had already been decided.
“It’s over. Are you not ready to surrender yet?”
Jufeng repeated Chuyang ’s words with a hint of mockery. He felt that Shangguan Wangyu seemed somewhat deranged and needed reminding.
Shangguan Wangyu felt a deep sense of melancholy, and anyone could see that even though there were many layers of heavy, cold metal between them, the feeling was intense.
The mecha was like a window; outside, snow and rain fell over the vast desert, while inside, it was a solitary beauty, lost in self-pity.
Cao Ke sighed, realizing that at this moment, he needed to take action to seize control of the situation.
He gave orders to his subordinates and then took Shangguan Wangyu with him as they flew away from the mountaintop. Behind them, dozens of mechas surged toward the peak like a tidal wave.
Watching the approaching Mecha Group, Jufeng's expression turned serious and solemn.
It was easy to see their resolute determination to face death from their flight patterns.
Jufeng immediately issued a command, a single word that left no room for doubt.
"Retreat!"
Thus, the mechas on the mountaintop began to leave in droves, soaring into the sky.
The mechas that reacted slightly slower had just departed from the peak for a few seconds when they could not escape the deadly onslaught.
In an instant, the entire mountaintop, spanning hundreds of meters, vanished without a trace.
Those mechas facing death chose the most tragic way to end their lives; they ignited their machines and exploded.
The power was akin to that of a Battleship's cannon fire, and the massive mountaintop was obliterated in an instant.
Rubble rolled down, dust rose into the air, only to be covered by increasingly fierce snowflakes.
Before long, the entire area suddenly fell silent. As far as the eye could see, there were no mechas in sight; the land was blanketed in white and utterly clean.
Only a few scattered stones continued their descent from the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain; heavy snow broke branches that leaned out at odd angles, producing crisp cracking sounds.
In the starry sky, the battle of the Battleship had not yet come to a complete end. However, Shangguan Wangyu's side was already at a significant disadvantage; it was only a matter of time before their annihilation.
The mech duel that Lu Hongyu had intercepted was also nearing its conclusion. Due to the ambush, the fighting had been relatively easier. At this moment, Lu Hongyu was utterly exhausted.
Just as he was about to take a break, a long line of flying mechs suddenly appeared from the depths of space, speeding toward Lu Hongyu's side.
Through satellite scans, Lu Hongyu recognized their insignia and was taken aback. He immediately ordered his subordinates to prepare for defense.
Unfortunately, just like when they allowed the enemy to pass, Lu Hongyu's side could only watch helplessly as they were outmatched.
Then came Jufeng and his group in pursuit; they barely had time to speak before they brushed past each other.
However, Cao Ke's final method was too decisive. He sacrificed dozens of elite mechs to secure his own escape—a tactic that the United Forces would never have considered.
Thus, they were temporarily unable to pursue.
...
In the vastness of space, after intense exchanges of fire, an unusual chase unfolded.
The battlefield lay in ruins, devoid of any signs of life except for the devastation left behind. The Hurricane Army pursued Shangguan Wangyu's forces while the Battleship maneuvered continuously, and before they knew it, over two hours had passed.
In space, time stretched endlessly, especially during such relentless pursuit. Everyone exited their mechs and gathered in the command room, drenched in sweat and unable to rest completely because the outcome was still uncertain.
"If we let Shangguan Wangyu return to the Large Magellanic Cloud, our victory this time might end up being in vain," Ikeda Kenji said anxiously as he watched the Battleship just ahead but out of reach.
Everyone else felt equally anxious.
Inside the command room, Shangguan Wangyu and Cao Ke were present. Although they were uninjured, both looked extremely fatigued.
Shangguan Wangyu's expression had improved significantly, but compared to his usual self, there was still a noticeable difference.
Cao Ke watched this scene and sighed inwardly. It seemed that he could only return to the Magellanic Star later and make proper adjustments.
However, at that moment, a piece of news suddenly came from the Magellanic Star.
It was... bad news for the Suihuan Army.
Shangguan Wangyu had left home for the first time, yet problems arose at home.
Huankezhao had been captured, and the entire Magellanic Star was under the control of Zhan Xingzi.
The so-called trouble arising from within was precisely the predicament they faced now.
(To be continued)
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