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Chapter 1026: Chapter 557, The Battle of Heyang

The Sect of Mechanics is very pragmatic.

When there’s nothing to gain, they don’t want to intervene; but when there’s a benefit, they act greedily, rushing forward to get a share.

And for the Sect of Mechanics, the biggest benefit is naturally technology.

Especially technology from other sects.

The relationships between different factions within the Sect of Mechanics aren’t necessarily close.

Sometimes, heretics can be more detestable than infidels.

However, heretical technology is still very tempting.

But at this stage, the Mingyang Sect mostly just talks.

When it comes to actual combat, they’re still a bit hesitant and are only willing to deploy a small portion of their forces.

After all, they haven’t fully recovered from the Green Skins disaster. The Titan Legion and the Protection Army might already have decent combat power, but the main problem is that the Mechanical Sect Fleet isn’t ready. The Starship production capacity on Jindi Star has all been allocated to the Alliance, and they haven’t accumulated many ships themselves.

Moreover, although they’ve become more cooperative with the Alliance, they are still skeptical about whether the Alliance can truly defeat the Ironclad forces and the Protection Army of such a powerful sect as Alfonso head-on.

Despite the Alliance’s current sweeping momentum, who knows what the situation will be like once the main forces arrive?

Of course, Gu Hang wasn’t impressed with the Mingyang Sect’s combat power either.

The navy of the Mingyang Sect is currently a mess and hasn’t recovered yet; as for ground forces, the Protection Army and the Titan Legion are decent, but the Alliance doesn’t lack ground forces.

Honestly focusing on production in the rear is a great contribution. If they truly achieve some victories, consideration can be given to leaving them a bit of the spoils.

…

Boreson’s visit was just a minor episode and didn’t disrupt the Alliance’s marching pace.

When the Fury Fleet was forced by the Bloodshark Fleet and three allied battlecruisers to act cautiously and made its way to Huyang VIII, the main fleet of the Alliance had also arrived at the Huyang VIII star system.

Upon arrival, the Alliance arrested those industrial ships mining in the surrounding asteroid belt on the spot.

Subsequently, they quickly detained any Alfonso’s ships operating outside the planet, and those that couldn’t be detained were all cornered into Huyang VIII’s planetary orbit.

Immediately after, the Alliance issued an ultimatum to Huyang VIII.

The terms were the same as those discussed with Todd Bowelson, the Principal Sage.

Complete surrender.

Following this, the Alliance would open a passageway, allowing the so-called Knight Families on the ground to leave Huyang VIII with their equipment and a certain number of retainers, using a limited number of ships.

The Alliance’s stance was quite clear.

The military operations targeting Huyang VIII were not intended to diminish the living forces, and the Alliance could, as Alfonso wished, temporarily not consider them as enemies.

However, this planet must be vacated.

The final deadline given by the Alliance was three days.

And on the third day, Huyang VIII responded.

They agreed to the Alliance’s demands.

However, they hoped the Alliance could grant them a bit more time.

After all, countless Knights scattered across the planet need to gather; everyone has their possessions to move. Considering it involves an entire planet, so many people, and so much material, all must be transported via a few Space Elevators or a limited number of shuttle ferries.

The time required is extensive.

We can’t agree today and ask us to leave by tomorrow, can we? That’s not realistic!

The Alliance fully understood this point and agreed to allow more time.

Would one month be acceptable?

The surface quickly responded: No, could it be a bit longer?

The Alliance generously doubled the time and thoughtfully suggested that in case moving was inconvenient, the Alliance could assist.

For example, the Alliance could deploy a large number of troops to the surface immediately to assist the Knight Families in moving. There’s no need for the Knights to assemble, and the Alliance could also send transport ships into the planet’s atmosphere to help with transportation.

Furthermore, Alliance engineers could enter Huyang VIII’s Starport to optimize the efficiency of the Space Elevator and help construct one or two temporary new Space Elevators.

This proposal was once again refused by the ground.

They proposed a new suggestion: There’s no need to help with the relocation, and the Starport cannot be taken over. They requested the Alliance to grant them three months, by which time they could resolve the issue themselves and hand over such a clean Huyang VIII to the Alliance!

Sounds nice.

But…

Upon hearing the news, Yelisia immediately sought out Gu Hang:

“They’re treating us like fools.” The Admiral bluntly pointed out the issue, “They have no sincerity, they’re just stalling for time. It’s possible that Alfonso’s main fleet is already near Wenqi Star.”

She referred to Wenqi Star as a planet near the tunnel connecting the Alfonso Star Domain and Proudclaw Cosmos, closer to the Alfonso side.

Gu Hang let out a chuckle: “I agree with your assessment.”

He gazed at the beautiful distant planet and said, “So, we should take some action as well…”

…

“Sage! The Alliance is attacking our Starport without any warning!”

“Got it, I can see that.”

On the rooftop, Boreson, cloaked entirely in a red and black robe, lifted his head and looked at the starry sky.

His body seemed hunched like an old man, yet compared to the soldier who came to report, he was vast like a small mountain.

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