Him and their stars.

Chapter 2172 The Space Knight Charge
Hmm, that sounds familiar. But precisely because it sounds familiar, the girls are furious, feeling that this little bug-like girl is practically mocking them.

But what this little girl said is right. After all, it's war, so we really have to be serious.

"Biological tissue?" Fei Fei asked with great interest. "Could you explain in more detail?"

"How can I put it? Should I say, like you're saying, that they lack the visual characteristics of life? Right, in my perception, normal life, even bacteria or viruses, has a spiritual field that's like a unique, noisy yet orderly yet moving film. Genes are the visuals, cells are the sound, the cycle of life and death is the script, and the entire life process is a magnificent movie. Do I have to say it this way for you to understand?" Shirley exclaimed.

This girl really needs a proper upbringing!

Feifei gave a modest smile: "I see. Now I finally understand."

Yamida exclaimed, "So that's how it is. His body has long been transformed into a phantom of the Void Realm. As long as the Void Realm continues to pollute this star system, he can obtain a continuous supply of 'flesh and blood' and spiritual energy."

“Therefore, the first thing to do is to sever the rift in the void,” Fei Fei said.

"No need for that complicated stuff, just take down that thing," Yani said.

“Excellent, Gilly’s charge has begun. No, it is Lian Qing who is leading their charge! This is the true light of the times!” Brunhilde was filled with anticipation for this scene, and slowly raised his light spear himself: “So what do we do now?”

"Hold on tight! There will definitely be a way!" Yamida shouted.

"It feels like I've heard that before. But anyway, since Pudding is going first, let's just try our best to hold on." Fifi believed that everything was still under control.

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"Our carrier strike group is too vulnerable in the face of those monsters. We have no choice but to firmly evade and seek opportunities to engage. Sending fighter jets to probe is a last resort," Horatio Wayne said.

"It all depends on how the Empire responds. Although we're maintaining our firepower, we haven't been able to deliver a fatal blow. It feels like we're trying to bombard a perfectly intact Fortress with artillery fire. This could turn into a protracted war." Mihir Kent also looked worried.

“It can’t last,” Wayne said. “Warships have their limits, and people have even greater limits. And the pollution of the Void Realm is still worsening. This is not a good solution.”

"So, we'll just have to wait for the Empire to make its move," Yu Lian pondered.

The two old classmates behind the screen nodded at the same time.

Horatio Wayne suddenly sighed, a hint of bitterness creeping into his smile: "When we left the Gate of Glory and marched toward the Celestial Realm, did we ever imagine that we would be fighting alongside the Empire again, and that we would have to wait for their sacrifice?"

Yu Lian shrugged: "Then you'll have to get used to it now. Cooperation and conflict are the core of civilization! We're already at the table, so we have to adapt."

Mihir Kent looked directly at his leader and said somewhat inappropriately, "So, after this battle, what should we do? What preparations should we make?"

He seemed not to have considered the possibility of losing the battle at all.

Yu Lian now realizes that these seemingly serious intellectuals are far more sophisticated than hot-tempered redheads like Horatio Wayne when it comes to considering emotional value.

"Have the Silent One track the patrol movements of the Dawn Angel and the King's Fleet. Then... Michael, begin preparing the long-term patrol plan for our fleet," Yu Lian said with a smile.

The two old classmates exchanged a glance, and they probably understood.

Mihir Kent understood, so Yu Lian wasn't surprised. These people, skilled in both military and political maneuvering... oops, I mean, they're all shrewd and know exactly how to read the unspoken messages from their superiors.

But the fact that even Wayne understood made Yu Lian feel conflicted. He once again felt that this hot-tempered redhead was no longer pure.

However, at this moment, the observers on the Enterprise also reported that a large number of high-energy biological reactions had been detected in the direction of the Imperial Sobyk fleet.

In such a cosmic war, such a signal can only mean one thing—the Star Knights are finally ready to ride their dragons into battle.

The elite psionicists, adorned with emblem machines, ride cosmic beasts that allow them to traverse the galaxy at near-light speed. With maneuverability and defense far exceeding any fighter jet, they traverse the starry sky, tearing apart key enemy targets at close range. This is one of the most awe-inspiring tactics of the Galactic Empire, symbolizing the ultimate bravery and glory of the Tyrero psionic nobles.

In this era where offense is weak and defense is strong, the survivability of large capital ships is terrifying. However, even Titan-class ships can't withstand powerful psionicists riding near-light-speed cosmic Leviathans into the ship's interior, causing all sorts of destruction from the center!

The 1 hour and 22-minute battle of the Ring of Miracles was, in a sense, the result of taking this tactic to its extreme.

However, this time, the knights' enemy is not a warship, but a bizarre zombie lord of the Void Realm who treats armor as an accessory.

The casualty rate of the Star Knights can be imagined.

As their "ally," Yu Lian could have waited until they were battered and bruised before seeking an opportunity to strike.

"Understood." Yu Lian took a deep breath of the cold vacuum, further contributing to the increase in cosmic entropy. His gaze once again locked onto the steel behemoth roaring amidst the gunfire. Before his naked eye could perceive the latest changes, his spiritual sense had already detected the tiny yet resolute figures gathering in the surrounding airspace, like fireflies.

Those were the Star Knights and their dragons.

The azure crystal halberd hummed silently in Yu Lian's hands once more, and spiritual energy flowed across his body. Beneath Yu Lian's feet, the azure crystal solidified into an elegantly shaped yet sharply defined flying boat.

Considering that the "dragons" of the Star Knights are actually diverse, it was as if he had stepped onto a giant dragon of the stars forged from spiritual crystals and the power of mysticism.

Of course, considering crystallization, Yu Lian felt that he was more like a D-boy on a skateboard.

"Horaceshaw, have all mobile light-wing fighters and torpedo ships take off. Assemble at the designated point in space!" Yu Lian's voice echoed across the bridge of the Enterprise.

"understand!"

Wayne had just saluted and accepted the order when communications were cut off. Their commander had already transformed into a streak of blue meteor, rushing straight towards the source of destruction without the slightest hesitation.

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In the vast expanse of space, the Empire's fleet continued to unleash its firepower, countless blazing beams of light piercing the darkness and relentlessly bombarding the massive steel behemoth.

The flames from the explosions rose and fell across its thick armor, connecting to form a vast, expansive field of flames.

However, as the battle progressed to this point, the Imperial soldiers knew that even the most intense firepower seemed to have only a limited deterrent effect on this indescribable, twisted monster.

They have completely abandoned their plan to destroy the behemoth with artillery fire.

Bathed in the flames of war, the steel-clad behemoth remained steadfast. As long as it persisted, the pollution of the illusory realm continued to expand.

Almost every capital ship of the Empire was boarded by all sorts of bizarre and fantastical creatures from the virtual realm, and the assault team was ultimately plunged into a fierce battle.

Under these circumstances, even the fleet's artillery fire gradually thinned out.

Sensing that the energy beams that had been blocking it were thinning, the behemoth began to move again. Its direction of travel was, of course, towards the nearest cluster of space cities.

For beings in the virtual realm, that place is the hunting ground with the strongest "vital energy".

The Star Knights' charge began at this moment.

They approached the behemoth at cruising speed to its rear before suddenly accelerating. All their maneuvers, flanking maneuvers, and accelerations resembled cavalry tactics from their home planet's era.

However, when the user was replaced by a psionicist riding a star dragon, it was as if a dazzling starlight shone in the dark emptiness.

The Star Dragon's body flowed with a star-like luster, its scales reflecting the light of distant stars and cannon fire in the void, and it spread its magnificent dragon wings—most Star Dragon species have such organs, but modern biologists have long since discovered that these are not vehicles for flight, but biological artifacts that amplify psionic energy.

The Star Dragons ride the tides of psionic energy, speeding through the vacuum.

The two leading star dragons were particularly magnificent, or rather, under the influence of their knights' psionic energy circulation, they appeared even more dazzling and powerful.

A dragon with a body exceeding fifty meters in length, its entire body a deep blue, and its wings containing ever-changing rainbow light, was Duke Galibean's rainbow dragon "Merias".

On the other side was a Flamewing Dragon, even stronger than the former, its body engulfed in blazing golden flames, like a moving star; it was none other than Count Giafil's companion, "Sunfire".

In fact, the rider and the dragon are temporary partners, but they are both well-trained "soldiers" and will never let you down at crucial moments.

One hundred and twenty-three Star Knights formed the sharpest spearhead that the Empire could muster at this moment.

They remained silent, resonating all their will, glory, and power with the psychic tides of their companions beneath them.

Count Giafil Lamut's clear and resolute voice, resonating through psionic energy, echoed distinctly in the minds of every knight: "Gentlemen, the people have nurtured us for millennia, and today is the day to uphold our honor and die for our principles! We will use our bodies as torches to burn away the darkness ahead! The people of the capital are watching us!"

Grand Master Duke Géribean said loudly, "Yes, follow us."

“We will suffer heavy casualties, but we will definitely win!” the Knight Commander added.

“That’s right,” the commander echoed.

No one could tell who the Knight Commander and the Grand Master were anymore, but that did not diminish the knights' courage and indomitable spirit.