Starforce Warriors-Chapter 585: Who Is This Person

The siege of Xiajing City had raged on for nearly a year. Top-tier warriors from both sides had entered the fray one after another. However, as time passed, the frequency of appearances by the strongest combatants had diminished.

Since they had not been able to kill their opponents, the top-tier forces had settled into a delicate equilibrium. But the Yiggs Coalition Army continuously reinforced its troops. Seven or eight of the top twenty fighters on the global power rankings, aside from those on the Great Xia side, had gathered outside Xiajing City, waiting for the moment to strike.

On Great Xia's side, the three Grand Commanders and several hidden Saints had also been actively preparing for battle, seeking the right opportunity to act. Yet, the area beyond the city walls had effectively become the domain of the Yiggs Coalition Army. Even Great Xia's three Grand Commanders dared not venture out alone. If they did, they risked being surrounded and annihilated by the enemy’s elite forces.

In a situation where the loss of even one top-tier warrior could fatally tip the delicate balance, both sides treaded cautiously. In truth, this fragile equilibrium was gradually crumbling. The constant reinforcement of the Yiggs forces, their relentless use of star beast tides, and their strategy of wearing down Xiajing City's forces had been steadily weakening the city’s defenses.

Today’s attack was a carefully planned, high-stakes assault by the Yiggs Coalition Army. They were aiming to breach several key areas along the Great Xia city walls in a direct assault. freewёbnoνel.com

The section where Su Qianni was stationed was one such target, and it had indeed been breached. But just as everyone feared the situation was spiraling out of control, Li Xiaofei appeared. Not only did he slay the invading Grade Eight Beast King, but he had also launched a fierce counterattack.

In the blink of an eye, the area within a kilometer of the city walls had been completely cleared of star beasts and enemy forces, leaving a rare expanse of empty ground.

"Kill!" Li Xiaofei surged forward.

Fully activating his martial techniques, he plunged deeper into the battlefield, charging straight into the clusters of Star Armors, power armors, and power mechs.

Clusters of fiery explosions, as dazzling and fleeting as fireworks, once again lit up the sky. For a moment, the countless exhausted and wounded soldiers on the city walls could only stare in awe, their fatigue momentarily forgotten.

***

In the heart of Great Xia, a heated war council was underway at the Yellow Emperor Divine Martial Base. Present at the meeting were the three Grand Commanders stationed in Xiajing City—Hua Qinglian, Chu Yuncheng, and Li Donglou.

Also in attendance were the patriarchs of the six great martial families—Chen, Li, Sun, Tan, Zhang, and Ren—as well as representatives from the military, civilian organizations, and even Saints-level rogue cultivators and hidden Saints.

The meeting was chaired by General Hua Zhongyue, Great Xia's last surviving 251-year-old five-star general. Everyone’s expressions were grave.

"The situation is dire for us. According to intelligence from the Dragon Group, the Yiggs have formed a strategic alliance with major powers such as the European Independent Nations Alliance, the Indi Empire, the Bayer Federation, and the Africa Alliance."

"The top twenty fighters on the global Saints Rankings are rapidly converging. Thirty-six Eyes of Artemis that are capable of controlling star beasts have already been deployed to designated locations. They plan to unleash another wave of Grade Eight and higher star beasts to attack Xiajing City within the next ten days."

"All our appeals to the Star Council have been rejected. According to the last piece of intelligence sent by Elder Long Jianfei, the Star Council has undergone a coup. The Yiggs have now fully taken control and turned it into a puppet institution."

The atmosphere in the room grew heavier with every word the general spoke. The reality of the situation was far worse than what the public believed. The government's propaganda within Xiajing City had instilled hope in the populace, inspiring them to believe that unity and resilience would lead to ultimate victory against the invaders.

But the truth was the opposite. The Yiggs had gained access to some mysterious source of energy that allowed them to not only take complete control of the Star Council but also produce more of the enigmatic Eyes of Artemis. These strange artifacts, whose origins remained unknown, were activated through sacrificial rituals to command star beasts.

Earth’s most abundant life forms were star beasts. They numbered in the tens of billions. As long as the Yiggs continued to drive the star beasts into wearing down Xiajing City’s defenses, holding the city would become an impossibility.

Electricity, energy, food, supplies were all unsolvable challenges. Even the population faced the grim threat of being completely depleted.

"Our time is running out," General Hua Zhongyue said, exhaling a deep breath. "To be honest, if it weren’t for the new Corpse Emperor alleviating much of the pressure over the past six months, Xiajing City would have already fallen. But now, the Yiggs seem to have noticed something unusual and are accelerating their attacks. Our only chance is to strike first, eliminate the Yiggs' top-tier fighters, and destroy the Eyes of Artemis before their plans fully materialize."

The room fell silent as everyone pondered the general’s words.

Grand Commander Hua Qinglian finally spoke, "That might resolve the immediate crisis, but to truly break this deadlock, we must focus on the Star Council."

The Star Council controlled the light-network and managed all global resources. Great Xia could only fundamentally reverse its disadvantage on the global stage by reclaiming control of the Star Council.

The current siege, where Great Xia was surrounded and attacked by all major powers, wasn’t due to poor diplomatic relations. It was because the other global powers were being manipulated by the Star Council.

Hua Qinglian's proposal received unanimous agreement from the assembly. However, taking back control of the Star Council was an almost impossible task. At this point, all Great Xia personnel stationed within the Star Council had gone completely silent, their whereabouts unknown. A sense of pessimism began to seep through the room.

An unshakable uncertainty now took hold among those present, individuals whose willpower had been forged through countless battles and slaughter.

"We need to focus on surviving the immediate crisis first," said Chu Yuncheng, ranked second among the Grand Commanders. "If no one has a better plan, leave it to me. I’ll personally take action. By pushing myself to the limit, I can destroy some of the Eyes of Artemis."

"No!"

"Absolutely not!"

A chorus of objections immediately erupted. ‘Pushing oneself to the limit’ was a euphemism for self-sacrifice. By burning their own life force, a Great Saint-level expert could indeed unleash immense strength. It would be enough to penetrate the enemy's heavily fortified defenses and destroy some of the Eyes of Artemis. But such an act would mean certain death for Chu Yuncheng.

As one of Great Xia's last remaining Great Saints, his loss would be an immeasurable blow to the nation. The room descended into heated debate. But no better solutions seemed to present themselves. The situation had deteriorated to such an extent that human effort felt insignificant.

Even a Great Saint could not single-handedly turn the tide in this global game of strategy. Just then, a sudden emergency call interrupted the discussion.

Ring... Ring...

The persistent ringing of an old mechanical desktop telephone echoed through the room. This phone only rang during events of extraordinary significance.

General Hua Zhongyue picked it up.

"Hello?"

"What? Are you certain about this?"

"Alright, patch it through immediately."

He hung up the phone.

When he saw the curious gazes of everyone in the room, Hua Zhongyue said, "There’s been an unexpected development in the siege. I believe you’ll all find it quite interesting."

As he spoke, the meeting room's internal network connected to a live broadcast feed. The screen lit up with a crystal-clear image.

A figure bathed in dazzling gold and silver light streaked through the wilderness, slaughtering enemy forces without restraint. Wherever this figure went, countless Grade Eight star beast Kings, advanced technological weapons, and even elite fighters of the Yiggs Coalition Army were torn apart, exploded, and otherwise obliterated with thunderous force.

It was a one-sided massacre. The enemies of Great Xia were being completely annihilated. This scene caused everyone in the meeting room to freeze, their eyes widening in shock and disbelief.

Who is that person?