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The northern spiral arm of the Milky Way, the boundary of the Calissis sector—the Valentis Federation.

This is a large, fragmented human-controlled star system, ruled by remnants of the Golden Age of the Old Night, possessing seven habitable planets and an industrial forging satellite. Unlike those colonized worlds that submit to Terra's unification and yearn for its unification, the Vilentis Federation, possessing a complete Old Night military, a homeland orbital defense chain, a standing army of tens of millions of regular soldiers, and an autonomously genetically modified warrior legion, resolutely refuses to submit to the newly emerging human empire.

They openly declared Terra to be a "usurper regime," refusing to accept Imperial laws, refusing to hand over STC legacies, refusing to be incorporated into the Great Crusade system, and even harboring exiled alien remnants and native Chaos cults. They were beggar-thy-neighbors, relying on plundering weaker humans in the surrounding colonies to strengthen themselves.

Diplomatic attempts to persuade them to surrender and attempts by messengers to offer amnesty were all rejected. The federal high command executed the imperial envoy and displayed the American flag in humiliation, completely severing any possibility of peaceful subjugation.

At this point, Huang Feng concluded that only a crushing defeat could serve as a warning to others and subdue all the rebellious humans in this star sector who harbored illusions.

She temporarily halted the starfield cleanup, gathered the main southern expeditionary force that had been divided between the north and south, and assembled it into the largest single expeditionary group since the start of the Great Expedition, personally taking command of it.

The Creator-class golden battleship hovered high in the center of the star field, its golden hull stretching across the sea of ​​stars. Layers of void shields shimmered with light, and its megaton-class fusion main guns were aimed at the orbit of the Virentis Federation's main star. Inside the bridge command center, Huang Feng stood in the center of the star map, her psionic energy spreading across the entire domain. Millions of fleet units, ground troops, airdrop nodes, and fire channels were all under her control.

"All fleets, listen to my command!"

Huang Feng's cool and steady voice resounded throughout the entire expedition cluster through the global communication link.

"First Fleet, battle group, deploy the orbital blockade network to cut off all jump lanes, starport entrances and exits, and supply lines to Valentis. Not a single warship shall be allowed to escape, and not a single transport ship shall be allowed to leave port."

"The Martian Titan fleet is in position, locking onto the main defensive fortresses of the seven planets, the orbital artillery matrix, and the underground energy core."

"The 19th Legion's Raven Guard, a hundred-man infiltration squad, airdropped across the entire region, paralyzing all planetary communications, radar, and guidance systems, severing the enemy's command chain across the entire region."

"The 16th and 18th Army Corps are arrayed in the front, serving as the main ground attack force."

"The Fifteenth Legion's psionic front deploys a full-area suppression field, sealing off all enemy psionic cults, mutated warlocks, and chaos sacrifice rituals."

"The Imperial Guard detachments will remain in the airspace to intercept high-level enemy assassins and teleportation assault units, preventing decapitation strikes."

With precise execution of commands, hundreds of thousands of Imperial warships swiftly formed a three-dimensional encirclement formation. The once empty star sea was instantly filled with steel fleets, their densely packed cannons aimed at the seven prosperous and rebellious planets below, their oppressive force enveloping the entire star field.

The Valentis Federation, unwilling to sit idly by and await its doom, activated the highest level of combat readiness across the entire territory.

Seven planets simultaneously lit up with multi-layered planetary energy shields, tens of thousands of orbital defense turrets were fully charged, and space missiles, anti-ship torpedoes, and atmospheric interceptor missiles were poised for launch. Tens of millions of Federation troops were deployed to major city fortresses, mountain strongholds, and underground fortifications, while their self-cultivated gene-enhanced legions deployed their battle lines, attempting to rely on their comprehensive homeland defense system to withstand the Imperial expeditionary force.

They were convinced that the Terran expeditionary fleet, operating on a long distance with limited supplies, could not withstand large-scale casualties from a planetary assault, and attempted to force the Imperial army to retreat by holding out and wearing them down.

However, they greatly underestimated Huang Feng's determination to overcome difficulties, as well as the overwhelming combat power of the elite troops of the Great Expedition.

"Orbital bombardment, prepare—open fire across the entire area."

At Huang Feng's command, the entire starry sea suddenly lit up with billions of flames.

The Genesis-class battleship's multi-fusion main cannons roared first, and the nova fusion shells tore through the vacuum, carrying devastating heat energy, and slammed into the outer shield of the Federation's main planet. The earth-shattering explosion instantly lit up the entire planet's night sky, and the layers of energy shield cracked, crumbled, and disintegrated.

Immediately following, thousands of battleships unleashed a barrage of powerful cannons, unleashing a deluge of plasma torrents, void armor-piercing shells, and annihilation rays. The Martian Titan fleet's massive, molten main cannons precisely targeted and destroyed planetary fortresses, the hardened alloy battlements instantly melting into molten iron under extreme heat.

In the vast expanse of space, the Federation's remaining defense fleet had barely left the starport when it was surrounded and devoured by the Imperial fleet. Ships exploded, flames soared into the sky, and countless pieces of debris fell into the sea of ​​stars. In just ten minutes, the Federation's outer space defense system was completely wiped out.

Once the orbital suppression was complete, Huang Feng immediately switched tactics to prevent indiscriminate massacres and precisely strike military targets.

"Cease all-area bombing and begin targeted tactical strikes."

"All military fortresses, missile silos, genetic modification factories, cult altars, and command centers are to be marked and eliminated. Civilian facilities, urban residential areas, and civilian settlements are to be preserved."

The Zero Eagle Banner unfurled its golden light, covering the entirety of the seven planets, and countless precise strike points were instantly and simultaneously distributed to every combat squad. The Nineteenth Legion's Raven Guard had already completed its infiltration, launching a series of attacks deep within the enemy's defenses, severing transportation hubs, paralyzing power systems, and destroying weapons production lines, completely crippling the military system of the entire star system.

A general offensive was launched simultaneously on the ground battlefield.

The 16th Army Corps, with its versatile hexagonal warriors, advanced head-on, demonstrating a balanced offense and defense, and fearlessness in the face of any terrain or fortification, crushing the enemy's layers of street defenses. The 18th Army Corps, relying on its extreme battlefield adaptability, fought freely in ruins, urban warfare, and blast-damaged areas, clearing out the remaining stubborn strongholds.

The Fifteenth Legion's psionic field spread across the entire area, completely sealing off the Chaos Cult hidden within the Federation. Those warlocks who attempted to sacrifice themselves to summon demons and incite psionic chaos were all suppressed and locked down by psionic energy, their abilities rendered useless, and they were captured without resistance.

The Federation's millions of regular troops and genetically modified warriors, who were holding out in the streets and alleys, were repeatedly routed by the overwhelming power of the Space Marines. Their proud homegrown enhanced bodies and standard armaments were no match for power armor, explosive projectile weapons, and thermoplastic equipment.

On the battlefield, artillery roared, smoke filled the air, city fortresses crumbled layer by layer, and the sounds of shattering metal and explosions mingled into the deafening roar of war. Federation soldiers fought desperately, engaging in fierce street battles, but they could not stop the steady advance of the Imperial army. The defensive lines retreated again and again until they were completely shattered.

At the crucial point of the battle, Huang Feng personally descended onto the ground battlefield to defend the core city.

Clad in light-colored armor, she stood amidst the smoke and fire, raising her hand to unfurl multiple legion eagle banners, their golden light enveloping the entire battlefield. [Adaptive] A global aura covers all Imperial warriors, nullifying extreme terrain, artillery shockwaves, and the aftershocks of explosions. Warriors' stamina, wound healing, and reaction speed are doubled once again.

At the same time, the Eagle Banner's reverse psychological impact enveloped the enemy forces, causing endless fatigue, fear, and powerlessness to grow in the hearts of all the Federation soldiers who were putting up a last-ditch resistance. Their fighting spirit was stripped away layer by layer, and their resistance was greatly weakened.

Huang Feng stood in the center of the battlefield, coldly surveying the routed remnants of the enemy army. His voice pierced through the hail of artillery fire and resounded throughout the entire main city:

"Terra's unification is not for the enslavement of humanity, but for ending the conflicts of the old night and protecting the survival of humankind."

"Those who submit will preserve their homes, their lives, and the continuation of civilization. Those who resist stubbornly and collude with alien chaos will be wiped out."

The last stronghold of the main city, desperately defending its morale, completely collapsed under the combined impact of her words and overwhelming combat power.

Hours later, the last stronghold of the Federation high command was breached, and all the remaining Federation high command officers who had put up a last-ditch resistance were captured, bringing the resistance across the entire Valentis Federation to a complete end.

After this battle, although the seven prosperous planets had endured the ravages of war, their civilian systems remained intact, and millions of civilians were safe and sound. However, all separatist military forces, private armies, and secret cults were completely eradicated.

All the neutral human colonies in the entire star sector who had been observing witnessed this earth-shattering expedition, completely extinguishing any remaining hope of resistance.

Huang Feng established the ironclad rules of the Great Expedition with an extremely well-organized, disciplined, and awe-inspiring massive expedition:

Those who submit to the human world will be given a new life; those who rebel and collude with heretics will be crushed and eradicated.

As the smoke of battle cleared, Huang Feng stood atop the ruined platform of the main city, gazing upon the land that had returned to peace, and calmly issued his command:

"Reorganize the troops, take over the star sector's political and industrial affairs, register the population, and resume production. The Great Expedition, continue forward."