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He trotted all the way to the command cabin, completely ignoring the crew members running around in panic, bumping into people's shoulders from time to time, and only hurriedly said "sorry".

He opened it with a "swish" and walked straight to Xu An, breathing heavily, his chest heaving violently, his hair soaked with sweat, strands sticking to his cheeks.

He supported his hands on his knees, took a deep breath, and said in a trembling voice: "Captain, the situation is not good!"

Kylo swallowed, his Adam's apple rolling up and down, his expression becoming more solemn. "I just detected that the distribution of energy source crystals in this galaxy is extremely complex, like a puzzle laid out by the universe."

"And..." He raised his head and looked straight at Xu An, the worry in his eyes was beyond words.

"The Empire's mecha troops have likely already sensed the presence of an energy source (beea) here. I've repeatedly compared and analyzed their movements over several waves, and it seems they're all intentionally or unintentionally moving closer to the energy source concentration, like a school of sharks smelling blood."

When Xu An heard this, his brows furrowed, and a deep "chuan" character appeared between his eyebrows. His eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle, as if he could penetrate the cabin wall and see the Imperial mecha outside staring at him covetously.

He knew very well that if this energy source crystal fell into the hands of the empire, the consequences would be disastrous. It would be like injecting a shot of adrenaline into the enemy's war machine, and his side would be in an irretrievable situation.

Before he could ask, Kailuo continued, "Captain, we must act decisively now and not linger in the battle."

"This energy source is a double-edged sword. We want to use it to enhance our strength, but the Empire is even more coveted. If they seize control of it first, we will be completely at a disadvantage."

"With our current combat power, even if we can repel this wave of mechas, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses. When we face the Empire's subsequent offensive, we will be unable to withstand it. We can't afford to lose the big picture for the sake of small gains."

As Kailuo spoke, he gestured with his hands, trying to help Xu An understand the current serious situation more intuitively.

Xu An nodded slightly, looking deeply at the fierce battle outside the window, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

At this time, explosions outside the spacecraft came one after another, making the cabin walls buzz, and energy beams crisscrossed, like a crazy rain of light in the universe.

The mecha team led by Li He and the assault spacecraft of the One-Eyed Dragon were fighting with the Imperial Mecha Force. Every ray of light that crossed the dark universe seemed to be tearing his heart.

To withdraw means giving up the immediate results of the battle. The blood and sacrifice paid for the battle seem to be wasted. However, if they do not withdraw, all the team members will be in desperate situation. He cannot take risks with everyone's lives.

"Kylo, ​​are you sure the Empire has discovered the energy source?" Xu An turned his head and stared into Kylo's eyes, trying to get the most accurate answer from him.

That gaze seemed to have the power of scrutiny, able to see through all lies and uncertainties.

Kylo nodded vigorously, the veins in his neck bulging. "I'm absolutely sure, Captain."

"From the rotation trajectory of their mechas, I found that every time we approached the suspected energy source area, their reactions became particularly sensitive and their attacks became more fierce, as if they were desperately protecting something."

"There's also a change in the encrypted communications frequency band. Previously intercepted footage frequently contained keywords related to energy harvesting and coordinate locking. This is definitely not a coincidence."

"They must be planning something. We don't have time." Kylo said firmly, with unquestionable certainty in his eyes.

Xu An took a deep breath, pressed the communication button, and shouted loudly: "Everyone, attention, stop attacking, prepare to evacuate! Repeat, stop attacking, prepare to evacuate!"

His voice echoed through the communication channel to every corner of the spacecraft, carrying an unquestionable majesty, resounding through the cabin like a bell, making every crew member's heart tremble.

Chapter 556: Opportunity to Regain the Energy Source

On the battlefield, Li He was driving a mecha and dodged the enemy's high-energy pulse cannon by turning sideways. The surface of the mecha was brushed by the energy and a burst of blue light appeared.

He was about to fight back when Xu An's order came through the communicator.

He was slightly stunned and subconsciously tightened the joystick in his hand. Although he felt unwilling, as if the prey that was about to be caught was about to fly away, his years of combat experience made him know that the captain would not give such an order for no reason.

"Brothers, retreat!" He shouted through the team channel, his voice filled with helplessness and determination, and then drove the mecha back at full speed towards the spaceship.

Along the way, he used weapons to restrain the pursuing enemies from time to time, and the guns in his hands spewed out flames, opening a safe retreat for his teammates.

The one-eyed man was also filled with helplessness after hearing the order. He punched the spaceship control panel. With a dull thud, the instruments on the panel shook. "Damn it! Are we going to retreat now? We're having a great time fighting!"

His eyes widened, his face full of frustration, and the veins on his neck bulged.

But even though he complained, he knew the bigger picture was more important. He immediately turned the ship around and shouted to his brothers, "Don't hesitate, follow me back to the ship!"

All of a sudden, the friendly troops around the spaceship gathered towards the spaceship.

However, the Imperial Mecha Force seemed to have sensed their intentions and intensified their offensive, attempting to delay them and buy time to seize the energy source.

On their way back, the assault ships were hit by concentrated enemy fire. Their shields flashed dangerous red light and were shaky, like candles that could go out at any time in a storm.

The engine of a spaceship was hit and it lost power instantly, spinning in the universe. The crew members screamed in terror, and the sound came through the communication channel, which was heartbreaking.

"One-eyed Dragon, cover the damaged spaceship!" Xu An saw this scene in the command cabin and shouted anxiously. There was a bit of urgency and worry in his voice, and beads of sweat seeped out of his forehead.

The one-eyed man didn't hesitate at all and immediately drove his spaceship towards the damaged ship, with courage and determination in his eyes.

He fiercely fought back at the enemy with the weapons on the spacecraft, shouting, "Hold on, brothers are here to rescue you!"

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His rough hands skillfully operated various instruments, and his eyes stared at the enemy through the observation window. Every time he pressed the launch button, the spacecraft trembled violently, as if venting his anger.

On the mecha team side, Li He also discovered the assault spacecraft in distress.

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His eyes flashed, and he drove the mecha into the enemy camp like lightning.

The weapons in his hands fired at full power, forcing several Imperial mechas that were chasing the damaged spacecraft to retreat again and again. The metal shells of the mechas shone with a cold light in the artillery fire.

"Hurry up!" He shouted into the communicator, escorting the assault spacecraft back to evacuate. His voice was steady and powerful, giving his teammates a sense of security.

Inside the spacecraft, Kylo was quickly operating various instruments in the central control room, his fingers dancing on the keyboard, the data on the screen scrolling like a tide, it was dazzling to watch.

While assisting Xu An in directing the evacuation, he kept a close eye on the energy source's movements, his eyes occasionally glancing at the energy source's coordinates flashing on another screen.

Chapter 557 This battle is just the beginning

　"Captain, part of the Imperial Mecha Force has left the main battlefield and is heading towards the energy source. We need to speed up!"

Kylo shouted, his voice full of anxiety, beads of sweat on his forehead slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the keyboard.

Xu An's face was gloomy. He knew that once the Qiqi Kingdom's mechas arrived at the energy source, with their advanced collection technology, they would soon be able to take the energy source for themselves, and then they would be in greater trouble.

"Turn on all backup energy sources and maximize the engine power. We must get away before them!"

Xu An gave the order decisively. His voice was low and firm, like an order in the darkness, which gave the panicked crowd a reassurance.

As the spacecraft's engine emitted a deafening roar, the speed suddenly increased and the hull shook violently, like a giant beast struggling to break free from a desperate situation.

But just as it was about to leave the danger zone, a dazzling beam of energy came from behind and hit the tail shield of the spacecraft hard.

The shield shattered instantly, turning into a blue mist of light and dissipating in the air. The ship shook, the alarm sounded shrilly, and the red lights flashed wildly in the cabin, hurting people's eyes.

"What's going on?" Xu An asked loudly, his voice filled with anger and anxiety. He gripped the edge of the podium tightly with both hands, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

"Captain, it's the long-range sniper cannons of the Imperial mecha. They are biting us from the rear!" Kylo responded anxiously, panic in his eyes. He operated the instrument in a panic, trying to find a solution.

"Li He, One-Eyed Dragon, you guys hold them back and buy time for the spacecraft!" Xu An ordered again, his voice as loud as a bell, echoing in the communication channel.

Li He and One-Eyed Dragon received the order, turned around and rushed towards the Imperial Mecha. They used their flesh and blood to build a temporary line of defense for the spacecraft.

Li He drove the mecha flexibly to dodge the enemy's attacks. The weapon in his hand kept spewing out tongues of fire. Every time he hit the enemy, he would roar, as if venting his anger.

The one-eyed man was piloting an assault spacecraft. Relying on his rich experience, he shuttled through the enemy lines and attracted their firepower. He cursed the enemy loudly, and the rough voice that came through the communication channel was frightening.

Inside the spacecraft, the crew held their posts despite the shaking, while maintenance personnel raced against time to repair the shield generator. They frantically dismantled the damaged parts, beads of sweat on their foreheads...

Medical personnel were ready to treat the wounded at any time. Doctor Chen, carrying a medical kit, ran through the aisles, bandaging the wounds of the injured crew members and constantly comforting them, saying, "Don't be afraid, you'll be safe soon."

With the concerted efforts of everyone, the spaceship finally escaped the pursuit of the Imperial Mecha and entered the outer space area.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but before they could relax, Kailo brought another piece of bad news.

"Captain, although we are temporarily out of danger, I have detected that the Imperial mechas have begun collecting energy source crystals, and they seem to be reporting to headquarters through the communication channel. I estimate that a larger force will arrive later."

There was frustration and worry in Kylo's voice. He leaned weakly in his chair, staring blankly ahead.

Xu An's face was as solemn as a lead block. He clenched his fists and secretly swore in his heart that he would never let the empire succeed.

"Kylo, ​​keep a close eye on their movements. We must find a way to take back the energy source."

"Everyone else, hurry up and repair the spacecraft, replenish energy and ammunition. This battle is just the beginning..."

Chapter 558 The Intervention of the Mysterious Fleet

Xu An's voice was low and firm, like a lamp of hope lit in the darkness, rekindling everyone's fighting spirit.

In the maintenance cabin of the spacecraft, mechanic Lao Zhang and several apprentices were repairing damaged parts.

Lao Zhang was an experienced craftsman. At that moment, his brows were furrowed, his eyes fixed intently on the tool in his hands, and he kept muttering, "This thing is completely broken. It will take a lot of work to fix it."

His rough hands skillfully disassembled the parts, and sweat soaked his back.

Apprentice Zhao Lin was helping pass tools around, and in his haste, he accidentally hit his foot, grimacing in pain: "Master, what should I do? Time is so tight."

Lao Zhang glared at him and said, "Why can't we fix it? As long as we put our minds to it, we can definitely do it! Get to work!"

At the same time, in the medical cabin, Dr. Chen and several nurses were also busy.

A seriously injured soldier fell into a coma due to excessive blood loss, and his face was as pale as paper.

Doctor Xiao Chen quickly gave him a blood transfusion and medication. His forehead was covered with sweat, but his eyes were extremely determined.

Nurse Xiaomei assisted, her hands trembling slightly. After all, facing the seriously injured, the pressure was not small.

Doctor Chen comforted him softly, "Don't panic, we will definitely be able to save him."

At the other end of the spacecraft, One-Eyed Dragon and his brothers were in the assault spacecraft's docking bay, carefully checking every part of the spacecraft, their eyes revealing seriousness and caution.

Ah Biao was holding a testing instrument and waving it around the spacecraft engine, muttering, "We need to check this engine carefully. If it breaks down at a critical moment, we'll become sitting ducks."

The one-eyed dragon nodded in agreement: "That's right, everyone should be more careful."

The mecha team led by Li He was training vigorously in the simulated battlefield.

Xiaohu piloted the mecha, nimbly weaving through simulated obstacles. He fired his weapon at virtual targets, shouting, "Look at this one move of mine! I never miss a shot!"

His face was filled with a confident smile, and the other team members were not to be outdone, showing off their best products one after another. The entire simulated battlefield was in full swing, full of fighting spirit and passion.

Xu An was in the command cabin, closely monitoring the situation in various departments and thinking about strategies to deal with new crises.

He knew that every link was crucial and any negligence could lead to the annihilation of the entire army.

He said to the crew through the communication channel: "Everyone stay calm, we have experienced many battles and have enough experience and courage to deal with anything."

"As long as we unite as one, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome!"

However, in that mysterious energy source area, the Imperial Mecha Troops were busy collecting energy source crystals.

The mecha commander leading 630 stood on a tall mecha, overlooking the busy scene with a smug smile on his face.

"Humph, these idiots, wait until we collect the energy source and see what they can use to fight us."

His voice was filled with arrogance and disdain. The adjutant beside him smiled flatteringly, "Commander, you are wise. Now they are helpless."

Deep in the universe, the empire's headquarters received the good news a few days ago, and the top leaders are discussing the next plan.

A general in a gorgeous military uniform sat at the head of the conference table, tapping his fingers lightly on the tabletop with a deep look in his eyes.

Chapter 559: Escalation of Internal Conflicts

　"Although we have achieved a temporary victory, we cannot be complacent. They will definitely not give up. We must strengthen our vigilance and prepare for their counterattack."

The other officers nodded in agreement.

On Xu An's side, Kailuo was still staring at the screen in the control room, not missing any movement.

Suddenly, he discovered an abnormal signal: "Captain, I detected a fluctuation in the communication frequency of the Imperial Mecha Force. It seems there is something new."

Xu An immediately rushed to the control room: "What's going on? Tell me quickly."

Kylo pointed at the data on the screen and said, "It looks like they're having an internal dispute. Some mechas don't want to continue the collection mission and want to return to base."

Xu An's eyes lit up: "This is an opportunity. We may be able to take advantage of their differences and disrupt their deployment."

So Xu An called the team members together and began to discuss a new battle plan.

Li He spoke first: "Captain, I suggest we send a small team to quietly approach them, create chaos, and make them unable to take care of themselves. Then we can take the opportunity to seize the energy source."

The one-eyed man also echoed in a gruff voice: "I think it's okay. I'll take the brothers and ensure that the mission is completed!"

The team members nodded one after another and started discussing. The atmosphere was warm and tense.

Finally, Xu An made the final decision: "Okay, let's do as Li He said."

"One-Eyed Dragon, select a few capable brothers to form a small team. Bring the best equipment. Remember, you must act with caution and never expose yourself."

"Everyone else, continue to make preparations and be on standby at any time."

The one-eyed man responded loudly, "Yes, Captain!"

Then he turned around to select his team members, his eyes full of excitement and anticipation, as if he was about to embark on a thrilling adventure.

Before the team set off, Dr. Chen checked their bodies to ensure everyone was in good condition: "Everyone must pay attention to safety and avoid getting hurt."

There was concern in his voice, and the team members nodded in gratitude.