Blue Crystal Star Harbor

"Report: Our combat resources remain at 30%, and the starship loss rate exceeds 50%. Only 10,000 starships are in good combat condition, while the rest are damaged."

"The JF-17 Legion is still engaged in fierce fighting with the Zerg fleet, according to our current observations."

The number of interstellar warships lost by the Xiaolong Legion has exceeded three hundred!

The number of Zerg motherships destroyed was around 30,000, including one T4 Zerg mothership.

Currently, there are over 60,000 Zerg motherships remaining!

"So far, no T4-class interstellar warships have been lost in the Dragon Legion." The subordinate reported the various combat situations to Commander Zhao Ruyue.

Zhao Ruyue stared at the battle situation on the interstellar sandbox.

The battle of the Dragon Legion has lasted for more than five hours.

The Dragon Legion's defensive formation has changed from one-way defense to a four-way defense.

Because the massive Zerg fleet has already formed an encirclement around the JF-17 Legion's defensive formation.

However, a closer look at the battle over the past few hours reveals that the JF-17 Legion has been constantly moving while fighting.

The interstellar battleships, operating at an average speed of 100 knots, are maneuvering around the Blue Crystal Starport and have now completed about half of the circle.

Zhao Ruyue quickly understood the significance of this fighting style.

There are several main reasons.

First, it can prevent too many Zerg motherships, Zerg corpses, and starship wreckage from forming cover that threatens the attack of the Wyvern Legion. Mobile warfare can naturally avoid this situation.

Second: During the movement, some interstellar warships on the periphery can retreat to the formation if their hull condition is poor, and other friendly ships can take over their combat positions.

Third: Naturally, this prevents the Zerg fleet from forming an unbreakable encirclement.

Although the JF-17 Legion appears to be surrounded, the strength of the encirclement is actually uneven. Most of the Zerg fleet is in one direction, while the Zerg fleet on the other side is few in number.

One reason for this is that the JF-17 Thunder Legion is constantly moving.

"But if we continue fighting like this, once the combat resources are depleted to a certain extent, even the strongest Dragon Legion will suffer significant casualties."

"There are just too many insects..." Zhao Ruyue said worriedly.

One hundred thousand Zerg motherships—that's an extremely large number.

Although the Xiaolong Legion cannot be eliminated for the time being, the balance of the battle will naturally tilt as the firepower of the Xiaolong Legion's interstellar warships continues to weaken.

In addition, Zhao Ruyue also had a very uneasy feeling.

She sensed that the Zerg fleet in front of her was deliberately engaging in this attrition warfare, as if they were waiting for something.

This made Zhao Ruyue uneasy.

Time passed little by little.

Zhao Ruyue was very worried about the situation of the Xiaolong Legion, but she was currently preoccupied with her own problems.

"Warning! Warning! Warning! A powerful energy fluctuation has been detected in the distance!" the head of the Starport radar suddenly shouted in alarm.

Because of the appearance of the JF-17 Legion, the blockade of Blue Crystal Starport has been greatly weakened, and the range of the starport's radar detection has returned to normal.

This is far beyond the radar equipment carried by interstellar warships, and can detect a much greater range.

Zhao Ruyue immediately brought the screen window to her eyes. At the edge of the radar image scanning area in front of her, a huge dot of light appeared, and at the same time, the dot of light was moving at an astonishing speed.

That direction is where the JF-17 Legion is currently engaged in a fierce battle with the Zerg fleet!

"Not good! Notify the Dragon Legion immediately!" Zhao Ruyue exclaimed.

While she was delivering this news, the Xiaolong Legion also noticed the unusual activity.

A massive green 'comet' shot in from afar, and along its path, some Zerg motherships and units that couldn't dodge in time were even 'melted' by the 'comet'.

This green 'comet' was clearly heading straight for the interstellar missile ship position in the center of the JF-17 Legion's formation.

The Paladin-class heavy interplanetary missile frigate 022, which was defending this area, immediately formulated an emergency response plan.

"This is Paladin 022. I am Captain Wu Chun'er. We are initiating the emergency defense plan. Please coordinate with surrounding warships!"

"Launch all interstellar missiles to intercept and deplete enemy attacks en route!"

At this moment, the thirty T4 Paladin-class heavy interstellar missile frigates currently in service with the First Legion of the JF-17 activated the Paladin Star Shield Matrix Module, and a huge light screen enveloped the area around the First Legion of the JF-17.

This defensive mode would not normally be used when dealing with the Zerg because it is not cost-effective.

But now, due to unforeseen circumstances, it's exactly what we need.

Apart from the Paladin 022, all the other interstellar escort ships that could spare the time were doing their best to assist in the defense.

One after another, interstellar missiles and close-in weapon systems hit the incoming green 'comet'.

The explosion of these interstellar missiles can reduce the intensity of enemy attacks to some extent.

Bang!

Wu Chun'er felt the vibration of the ship beneath her. Although the attack was still some distance from the interstellar warship and only hit the star shield, the huge impact still affected the Paladin 022 ship where she was.

"Warning! The enemy's attack is extremely penetrating. Our Star Shield Matrix may not be able to intercept it and will soon be breached!" The crew member in charge of observing the Star Shield Matrix reported nervously.

Looking at the simulated data graph of the Star Shield Matrix, Wu Chun'er could see a small red dot on the circular sky, indicating that the Star Shield energy in that area was very unstable.

This is the exact location where the green 'comet' struck.

"In 60 seconds, the Star Shield energy in this area will be breached, and the enemy attack will hit our ship! But we still have time to evade!" the crew member said.

Wu Chun'er was silent for a moment, then she gave the order: "Change the ship's direction and face the incoming attack!"

What?

Many crew members on the bridge were stunned when they heard the order.

This means they have to willingly endure this attack.

"Pass on my order: initiate the abandon ship procedure! All crew members in non-essential positions must immediately use the escape pods to abandon ship!" Wu Chun'er ordered.

"Captain..." The crew member was stunned.

The veteran crew member next to him held the crew member down and pointed to the attack path of the green 'comet' on the interstellar sandbox.

"If we avoid it."

This attack will bypass us and directly target the interstellar missile ship behind us!

"So, Captain, we must use our starship to withstand the attack!" the veteran crew member said.

The crew member understood what this meant; her eyes were red and swollen as she looked at the older crew member.

Because veteran crew members are required to stay on the starship until the very end.

"Hurry to the escape pod, or it will be too late," the veteran crew member urged.

Suppressing their grief, the crew saluted the backs of the old crew member and Wu Chun'er before entering the escape pod.

"This is the duty of our interstellar frigates." Wu Chun'er stood tall and stared at the ever-growing green 'comet' outside the porthole in the distance.

...

"Report: Paladin 022 has been destroyed. The captain has been killed, and 20% of the crew has perished. The remaining crew members have abandoned ship and escaped. The interstellar hospital ship is currently conducting a rescue operation," Lilith reported.

Zhao Chen remained silent, staring at a window. It was the furthest T3 Silver Rat-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ship, which had captured images of the attackers. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

That was a huge, terrifying creature!

Even a T4 Blue-Eyes White Dragon-class heavy interstellar armored battleship would appear extremely small in its presence.

That was a colossal beast from the abyss.

T5... Zerg Mothership!