CHAPTER 280: CHAPTER 279: COUNTERATTACK TURNAROUND

The Eternal Life commanded by Wandering suddenly appeared, completely disrupting the plans and arrangements of the Shell Clan Civilization.

They had never anticipated that the Wandering Alliance would suddenly appear here, and moreover, that they had mastered Space Wormhole Technology. They remembered that during the encirclement of Lithium Eagle Ten, the Wandering Alliance did not possess such technological achievements. It was truly terrifying that they had achieved such splendid accomplishments in such a short time!

However, what the Shell Clan Civilization found even more unexpected was that the Eternal Life Civilization would appear alongside the Wandering Alliance. This seemed to suggest that some unknown major changes had occurred among the four major civilizations of the Star Realm Sphere, deeply stirring their emotions.

"Eternal Life Civilization, how could you mingle with that metal planet of the Wandering Alliance? What purpose brings you here?" Unable to contain their curiosity and apprehension, the Shell Clan Civilization proactively asked the Eternal Life Civilization. While making the inquiry, they readied their forty Battle Stars, as war could break out at any moment.

Furthermore, this war was not a mere child’s play like their previous attack on the Mushroom Civilization—it was a real war!

If the Mushroom Civilization knew what the Shell Clan Civilization thought at this moment, they would be heartbroken. They had fought with all their might, yet were criticized for merely playing house, which was extremely demoralizing.

The Eternal Life Civilization frankly replied: "Our Eternal Life Civilization has joined the Wandering Alliance and become a member of it. Led by the Metal Planet Wandering, we are here to subdue you."

"Ha, I truly did not expect this, that you would succumb to the might of the Wandering Alliance. It seems we truly misjudged the Eternal Life Civilization in the past," said the Shell Clan Civilization sarcastically, "But why go to such great lengths? Strictly speaking, we don’t have any deep grudges with each other, do we?"

At that moment, the Metal Planet Wandering suddenly said: "Shell Clan Civilization, are you suffering selective amnesia? Have you so quickly forgotten your own actions? Let me remind you of a few things. In the Gaseous Nebula, you lurked in the shadows attempting to manipulate us. When encircling Lithium Eagle Ten, you and the Square Clan Civilization fled ahead of time, abandoning the spirit of the contract. The Square Clan Civilization has already turned to cosmic dust, and now you have nowhere to run."

"And another point, you colluded with Earth Core Civilization, scheming against the Wandering Alliance and Eternal Life Civilization. Today, we shall settle this account as well," the Eternal Life Civilization added righteously.

As the Wandering Alliance disclosed the Shell Clan Civilization’s three major crimes, the atmosphere of conflict reached its climax!

The Wandering Alliance did not want to waste time. Thus, at the peak of their momentum, Wandering commanded Eternal Life to join it in launching an attack.

At the command, Wandering had already divided the giant metal planet into fifty parts, each being equivalent to the mass of 30 planets. Each division paired with a Battle Star from Eternal Life to tactically assault the Shell Clan Civilization’s Battle Stars. This combination employed a combat model of two close and one distant, which in gaming terms would be similar to a team of two warriors and one mage. This battle formation, practiced many times by Wandering and Eternal Life, was very well-coordinated and significantly enhanced combat effectiveness and efficiency.

"Damn Wandering Alliance, engage in full combat!!"

The Shell Clan Civilization, caught off guard by the swift and decisive action of Wandering which had hardly spoken a few words before engaging, found themselves without other options. Reluctantly, they were forced into battle.

"If we engage in full combat, what about the battlefield at Mushroom Star? With our current strength, we are already struggling against the Wandering Alliance and likely don’t have the resources to support that battlefield. Moreover, the main battlefield here is pivotal for the survival of the Shell Clan Civilization. If we lose here, even a victory on Mushroom Star would be meaningless. Rather than dispersing our strength and capabilities, I propose we first recall our forces from Mushroom Star and once we repel the Wandering Alliance, we can reconsider our next steps," suggested someone from within the Shell Clan Civilization.

After deliberation, the Shell Clan Civilization adopted the above plan, calling back the forces from Mushroom Star, disregarding the Mushroom Civilization for the time being, and deciding to attack Mushroom Star later after repelling the Wandering Alliance. Given the weak technological strength of the Mushroom Civilization, conquering it would be no difficult task.

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As the battle between the Wandering Alliance and the Shell Clan Civilization officially commenced in space.

The Mushroom Civilization on Mushroom Star wasn’t sitting idle, resigned to fate; they too quickly developed their own strategy.

In fact, as soon as the Wandering Alliance emerged from the wormhole, the Mushroom Civilization had detected their arrival and realized that these could be the Advanced Civilization responding to their distress signal. Although unclear whether this Advanced Civilization would act against them like the Shell Clan Civilization, those who had just experienced despair couldn’t help but harbor some hopeful wishes deep in their hearts.

Regardless of the species, there is always hope in life.

Later, seeing the Wandering Alliance and Shell Clan Civilization on the brink of war and even starting to fight, their hopes greatly increased.

At this moment, intelligence updates from various points arranged on Mushroom Star reached them. The Mushroom Civilization thus became aware of the latest situation: as the primary battlefield in space commenced, the Shell Clan Civilization suddenly withdrew their forces from Mushroom Star, taking a significant amount of troops back.

Even though the Mushroom Civilization had poor technological levels, they were still a second-level civilization, possessing some basic experience and analytical skills. They immediately realized that the Shell Clan Civilization must have encountered an unprecedented powerful enemy, thus not wanting to disperse their forces and planning to pull their troops back. This, undoubtedly, presented a golden opportunity for them!

After brief deliberation, the Mushroom Civilization decided that they couldn’t let the invaders retreat so easily. Thus, they resolved to initiate an interception plan, aiming to capture all the battle forces dispatched by the Shell Clan Civilization and to annihilate them while their momentum was waning. Even if they couldn’t effectively annihilate them, they could at least slow down the Shell Clan Civilization’s retreat, potentially allowing the Advanced Civilization in space to achieve victory.

It must be said, the Mushroom Civilization’s decision was very astute.

By doing this, firstly, they could curry favor with an unknown Advanced Civilization, establishing a foundation for peace; secondly, they could seek justice for their invaded Mushroom Star and for their people who had been sacrificed; thirdly, they would contribute their modest aid to the war, helping to turn the situation in a direction more favorable to themselves.

Finally, with the interception strategy decided, the Mushroom Civilization on Mushroom Star also swiftly sprang into action, launching a desperate counterattack!