Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 2098 The Movements of Tahuangjia!

How much did we lose this time?

The great sage Monomos of Tahuang slowly opened his eyes and looked at the sage standing below him, asking a question.

"Although the core was successfully evacuated, it was also affected by the enemy's attack and suffered relatively serious damage. It is currently waiting for the arrival of the rescue fleet near the emergency jump point. Apart from the surviving members of the race in the core, there were no survivors from the planetary fortress and the fleet."

The Sage of the Tower lowered his head and said in a sorrowful voice.

This was one of the most devastating losses suffered by Tahuanga in the war against the Star Sea Alliance.

Moreover, this loss was not caused by the Star Alliance, but by a single planetary fortress and a mysterious and powerful fleet.

In addition, Tahuanga discovered that they knew absolutely nothing about this fleet.

Although Tahuanga had clashed with the Azure Fleet during the previous battles to besiege Iskandar and Gamilas, the Azure Fleet did not unleash much power, merely serving to support the Morrowind Elf Fleet in their battles.

Therefore, over time, Tahuanga did not take the Azure Fleet seriously, but focused all his attention on the formidable enemy, the Morning Wind Elves.

Little did they know that after the mysterious planetary fortress—the Ark of Destruction—entered the battlefield, this Azure Fleet, which in Tahuanga's eyes was merely a detached force, would unleash a terrifying power capable of instantly destroying their planetary fortress.

If it weren't for the wise man's decisive action in ordering the core to evacuate, this battle against Iskandar and Gamilas would likely have resulted in a disastrous outcome for Tahuanga, like "throwing a meat bun to a dog, never to return."

"Have someone bring the core back! And repair it as quickly as possible. As for that star system, ignore it. They won't come looking for us."

The great sage Monomos waved his hand, signaling that they should not continue their attack on Iskandar and Gamilas.

"But we've suffered such heavy losses this time; if we don't respond, I'm afraid our people..."

"No. Ignore it. Our goal now is to clear the way. Ignore everything else."

Monomos slowly rose and walked down the steps, raising his hand to pat the Tower Sage on the shoulder.

"Moreover, that man won't leave those two planets there, waiting for our punitive fleet to come and take revenge."

"You mean they'll relocate those two planets?"

The Sage of the Tower quickly said.

"It's not just a possibility, it's inevitable. The World Tree of the Morningwind Elves has already connected with the fortress. We don't have much time left."

Monomos gazed intently at the main entrance.

"If we are held back by so-called revenge at such a crucial moment, how can we embark on our journey and follow in the footsteps of the prophets!"

"Yes! Great Sage, your wisdom shines eternally among the stars!"

Go forth, child, may the stars guide you!

After the Sage of the Tower left, a figure emerged from the void and looked at the Great Sage Monomos, saying...

"I thought you would give the order for revenge!"

“No. Normally, I would issue the order for revenge. But now is not the time. We are about to open a path to follow the prophets. That man is a pawn, and also bait, planted by that witch.”

The great sage Monomos looked at his ally and said in a deep voice.

"Once we take the bait, this decoy will inevitably face the witch's most terrible revenge. For us, who are racing against time, this will undoubtedly be a fatal disaster."

“Great Sage, your wisdom moves me deeply,” the visitor said sincerely, bowing slightly.

"They've just lived a little longer than I should. I don't have any wisdom to speak of."

Monomos walked slowly to the terrace and looked down at the Tahuanga people who were gathering and praying to the relief depicting the time when the prophets sowed the seeds of wisdom in the starry sea. He spoke softly.

"To have come this far over such a long period of time is a rare kind of wisdom! Your Excellency the Great Sage."

MISS.J walked to Monomos's side and turned her gaze to the incredibly devout Tahuangga people.

"That is why Tahuangjia's faith is so pure."

“Pure?! Miss J. You are exaggerating our beliefs far too much.”

"Really? I thought that was the most appropriate assessment."

MISS.J chuckled softly and looked at Monomos, but what she saw was a pair of calm, abyss-like eyes.

In those eyes, she could see no fluctuation of emotion, no yearning for faith.

"It seems I underestimated the Great Sage."

"I underestimated you too. We're even!"

Monomos closed his eyes, took a step forward, and a staircase of light appeared beneath the great sage's feet, leading him step by step from the terrace to the relief below.

Then, under the watchful eyes of MISS.J, and before the eyes of countless devout Tahunga citizens, the great sage loudly chanted the prayers that Tahunga had created over millions of years to commemorate the deeds of the prophets who enlightened the stars.

"The Tahuanga... truly a devout race."

Salazar Galaxy.

Between Iskandar and Gamiras, the twin stars, a radiance that had once opened a new path for them reappeared, bringing joy to countless eyes and opening a way for them to escape the encirclement of the Tahunga clan.

"A new path."

Demel stared intently at the vortex of light that had grown rapidly from a tiny point to a size large enough to contain the planet Gamiras, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"It is said that this was triggered by the World Tree, which is worshipped by our new friends, the Morning Breeze Elves."

His adjutant, Heidrun, stroked his chin, gazing curiously at the faintly visible tree roots behind the vortex of light.

"The World Tree. If it can disregard the vastness of the universe and drastically shorten the distance between planets, then it can indeed be called the World Tree."

Demel finally understood the terrifying power of the Morningwind Elves, and once again realized the power that He Ming possessed.

Simply by virtue of being a pioneer, he was able to gain the recognition of the Morningwind Elves and the World Tree as an outsider, and thus wield such immense power.

Ordinary people can hardly imagine what they are witnessing at this moment.

Moreover, the path that helps Iskandar and Gamiras escape the encirclement of the Tahunga continues to open until it can accommodate the twin stars Iskandar and Gamiras to evacuate together.

"Heidren, we've incurred another debt of gratitude!"

“What’s the big deal, General Demel? I, Heidren, have nothing to lose, just my old life. If the Pioneers need me, I’ll fill in the gaps!”

(End of this chapter)