Virtual Reality Cultivator - Chapter 64: Regalis Prime

... with blue lightning from the relentless ion storms. Below, once-magnificent floating cities now appeared as mere echoes of their former glory, their towers cracked and lighting systems flickering erratically.

Ardent Flame entered orbit at low speed, radar picking up dozens of unidentified patrol ships scattered throughout the atmosphere. Bell, seated in the co-pilot's chair, squinted at the screen.

"We're not alone. Something's here... and they don't want us seeing it."

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