Chapter 1618: Chapter 607: The Expanding Red Blade Army_2

The Nanxiang Marquis, Liu An, who was dispatched to the South Three War Zone of the Far Border Star Domain, felt as if doomsday had arrived.

For more than two hundred years, Liu An’s luck was neither good nor bad.

Due to its rather insignificant position, the fleet under the Nanxiang Earldom did not receive intense damage during the quantum disaster, and its military strength remained relatively intact. This was a stroke of good luck for Liu An.

However, the planetary base located in the hub region of the Nanxiang Star Cluster suffered heavy losses, and even the Dyson Ball he held was completely destroyed. The Liu Family, which laid the foundation for the existence of the Nanxiang Earldom, also suffered near-total casualties. After all, these people were originally in the relatively safe "rear guard," but who knew the Ascendants’ true intention was to destroy productivity first. He was quite unlucky in this regard.

Now, Liu An was left with almost nothing except his personal fleet.

Although conventional energy needs and fleet repairs were supported by the Empire’s strategic funds, Liu An found it difficult to profit from the war as he once had due to the turmoil at home.

He personally did not acquire much military achievement, only some scraps.

Yet his nemesis, Ren Zhong, was soaring swiftly and reaching great heights.

Liu An could be certain that the day the war ended would inevitably be the day of his demise.

But he was out of options now, stationed in the South Three War Zone and unable to obtain the march coordinates of the Red Blade Army due to his limited authority, leaving him unable to act despite having powerful weaponry at his disposal.

"What to do?"

Perhaps it was fate’s entanglement; despite the vast distance between them, Ren Zhong and Liu An were simultaneously examining the distribution of forces in the Far Border Star Domain and spoke the same words in unison.

Both were plotting their own schemes, but one for survival and the other for "ambition."

Subsequently, Ren Zhong once again spread out a wide-range star map and carefully reviewed the battle reports shared by Jin Shi from the highest command headquarters.

After a long while, he stood up and actively found Jin Shi, who was preparing to continue his slumber, and said, "The Red Blade Army has completed its rest; the battle on the front line has not ended. I am applying to once again lead my entire family to war, heading to the junction between the Jade Plate Star Domain and the Far Border Star Domain."

Jin Shi sat upright in the sleep chamber, confused, "According to the orders from the Central Command, you can continue to rest for ten years; there’s no need to rush to the front line. Besides, the Far Border Star Gate has stabilized, and reinforcements and backup supplies are continuously being transported. The direction of this campaign is already clear, and victory will eventually belong to us. Why should you take the risk?"

Ren Zhong shook his head, "Stabilizing is not enough. As I previously mentioned, the enemy’s goal is to deplete the Empire’s resources. Guarding one Star Gate only slightly reduces the loss, but we still haven’t completely shattered their plot. Each additional day of delay means greater loss for the Empire. I have already noticed that due to the significant transfer of war supplies to the front line, there has been a widespread humanitarian disaster in some productive star regions near the Central Star Domain. Although the life and death of those bottom-level civilians do not matter, as a Marquis of the Empire, I should not hold back when I still have strength. If I go there..."

Ren Zhong’s finger landed on the star map at the battle point between the Far Border Star Domain and the Jade Plate Star Domain, "There is a floating meteor belt here, called the Dispersed Star Cluster. The celestial bodies in the Dispersed Star Cluster can provide a large amount of resources. Once I establish a bridgehead here, not only can I tear open the opponent’s attack formation, but I can also utilize existing resources to build a defense line and have the initiative to choose whether to return to support the Far Border Star Domain or go to the Jade Plate Star Domain to assist allied forces. Here, I can attack or retreat, potentially ending the Three Domains War a hundred years early."

Jin Shi thought for a while and then said, "But this area is somewhat like a lone foray, making it easy to become a focal point for enemy attack."

Ren Zhong laughed, "No problem. If we can’t win the battle at our own doorstep, how can we talk about counterattacking and recapturing lost ground?"

Jin Shi trembled slightly, seemingly touched.

Seeing that Jin Shi was swayed, Ren Zhong added, "I am willing to pledge my loyalty to the Emperor and lead my entire family into battle again, which is my statement. Since some people in the Central are saying that the treatment I receive as Marquis is too generous, I should demonstrate with actual actions why I and my people are deserving of the Empire’s favor."

Jin Shi was greatly shocked, seeming like she wanted to advise something, but ultimately she did not speak, only asked, "How confident are you?"

Ren Zhong waved his hand confidently, "Victory is certain in battle."

Jin Shi pondered for a long time before giving a nod, "Indeed. Very well, I will help you submit the battle request to the Central."

Ren Zhong: "Wait, I have another request."

Jin Shi: "What? Go ahead."

Ren Zhong grinned, "The South Three War Zone is very close to the Dispersed Star Cluster. I hope to allocate some fleet from the South Three War Zone to merge into my command system, assisting me in occupying the Dispersed Star Cluster."

Jin Shi immediately brought up the force distribution in the South Three War Zone and realized with a jolt upon seeing the name Liu An from Nanxiang Marquis.

This guy sure holds a grudge.

Jin Shi was completely unconcerned about Liu An’s fate and nodded again, "Alright."

...

Upon receiving the dispatch order, Liu An felt, his opportunity had arrived.

Upon seeing the South Three War Zone accept the dispatch order and begin preparing for a warfront advance, Ren Zhong, clad in his Starry Sky Red Blade Armor, also breathed a sigh of relief, his chance to rise was at hand.

His gaze shifted back to the stereoscopic star map in front of him.

The projected distribution of the Ascendants’ forces was captured in his retina and converged in his mind, thoroughly understood by him.

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