CHAPTER 303: CHAPTER 302: DESERTED BY ALL

"I know that some of you have objections to how we handled the Double-faced Star, but please believe me, everything I do is for the betterment of the Double-faced Alliance. I understand the potential threats that the Double-faced Alliance faces better than any of you, which is why I must resolve conflicts promptly. You might not have understood my actions before, which I can empathize with, but you see the situation now - just as I anticipated, the Wandering Alliance has been eyeing us with predatory intent. This time, for the sake of the Double-faced Alliance, for our home, and even more for our survival, we must unite again. Only by unity can we defeat the insidious and evil alien civilization! Please, once more, stand by my side in battle, resist together the malevolent forces from beyond, and protect our homeland!"

After discussions, Constant Star Wu Shuang released an inspirational message to mobilize the morale of all soldiers.

Subsequently, Constant Star Wu Shuang charged ahead, leading by example and personally conducting an onslaught against the Wandering Alliance.

Elsewhere, under the direction of Lu Chen of the Constant Star, the Wandering Alliance had finally completed the evaluation and strategy planning for this battle.

Behold, the 50 Science and Martial Battle Stars that had completed testing began to depart from the star-making factory in a grand procession, with Science and Martial No. 1 Battle Star opening up a space wormhole. Through the wormhole, the 50 Science and Martial Battle Stars arrived outside the Wandering Star System and formed an interstellar battle line to the west; while to the east, the Wandering, with its 8500 planet-mass strength, headed the eastern front, flanked by 12 Eternal Life Battle Stars and 8 Earth Battle Stars, responsible for the eastern battle line deployment.

When these eastern and western fronts were formed and connected, they added a strategic barrier between the Wandering Alliance and the Double-faced Alliance.

This strategic barrier, like an insurmountable Great Wall across the stars, was imbued with an indomitable spirit and a majestic aura that inspired awe.

However, what Lu Chen of the Constant Star did not anticipate was that none of these preparations would come into play.

The intention for this strategic barrier was originally to deal with the offensive onslaught of the Double-faced Alliance’s Battle Star Group. Usually, the strategy involves sending vanguard forces for a preliminary attack, but Constant Star Wu Shuang defied all expectations by taking the initiative himself.

Keep in mind that Constant Star Wu Shuang is a massive star with a mass of 100,000 times that of Constant Star Mass, bigger even than Lu Chen in size and mass, making it quite inappropriate for the Wandering and other Planet Battle Stars to confront him directly. Therefore, Lu Chen had no choice but to instruct the Wandering and the Battle Stars to scatter and fight, ready to take action at the opportune moment. As for Constant Star Wu Shuang, he would handle him personally.

However, just as the Wandering and other Battle Stars dispersed through the space wormhole to distant locations, clearing the battlefield between Lu Chen and Constant Star Wu Shuang, the expected great stellar battle did not erupt. Instead, an unforeseen event occurred.

The Double-faced Civilization’s Battle Star Group, which should have followed Constant Star Wu Shuang into the fray, unexpectedly scattered like startled birds and beasts, as though by prior arrangement, and suddenly fled in all directions, quickly putting a vast distance between themselves and the battlefield.

This unexpected turn of events caught not only Lu Chen by surprise but also Constant Star Wu Shuang, who clearly paused in bewilderment for a moment.

However, it did not take long for Constant Star Wu Shuang to comprehend the reason behind it all. The Double-faced Civilization was essentially a federated civilization forcibly held together by a binding agent, and after the destruction of the Double-faced Star, the binding agent between the nobles failed, breaking the chain of trust among them. The Double-faced Civilization had irrevocably crumbled into disarray. This fragmentation and rupture were irreversible. Constant Star Wu Shuang had hoped to unite people with words before going to war, but alas, it was all in vain as a broken mirror could never be made whole again.

As for why the various nobles of the Double-faced Civilization did not oppose from the start, they probably intended to use Constant Star Wu Shuang as a decoy to attract the attention of the Wandering Alliance while they took the opportunity to escape.

It can be said that due to various unexpected yet reasonable changes, the war was steered towards a situation that no one could have predicted, and the current situation shifted from a standoff between two civilization alliances to a confrontation between Constant Star Wu Shuang and the Wandering Alliance.

Watching this unexpectedly amusing tableau unfold, Constant Star Lu Chen couldn’t help but say, "This must be what they call ’everyone turning their backs on you.’ Although I have no idea what you did, it seems like you’re quite unpopular!"

"Hmph, don’t gloat over my misfortunes. Even without those traitorous vermins, taking care of you will be as easy as flipping my hand!" Constant Star Wu Shuang, having been betrayed repeatedly, was already in a foul mood and grew even more furious after being provoked by Lu Chen.

"Is that so?"

Constant Star Lu Chen replied nonchalantly, "If we’re merely talking about stellar mass, I am indeed inferior to you, but the reason I dare come here to challenge you is that I have enough confidence and a trump card. My trump card is the Heliosphere surrounding the Wandering Star System. The total mass of the Solar Sphere Material has already exceeded 10,000 Constant Star Masses, and together with my own mass, it surpasses your 100,000 Constant Star Masses. The outcome of our fight is still an unknown."

"Hehe, so you’re that foolish, huh? No wonder you dare to walk right into a trap. All that Solar Sphere Material surrounding you is ultimately not a part of your stellar body. With my superior gravity, taking that from you is as easy as flipping my hand. Using the Solar Sphere Material against me is utterly ridiculous, like dreaming!" Constant Star Wu Shuang, receiving Lu Chen’s naive thoughts, could not help but ridicule him.

However, Constant Star Lu Chen did not respond further and directly controlled the massive Wandering Star System, flying towards Constant Star Wu Shuang.

At this moment, the Wandering Star System was completely empty, as all the Planet Battle Stars had temporarily left their orbits at Lu Chen’s command. After all, fighting against a being with the mass of 100,000 Constant Stars could cause a massive disturbance. Lu Chen was worried that the stellar war would affect these Battle Stars, which was why he had all the Battle Stars leave the Wandering Star System. He intended to control the vast Heliosphere and engage in a fierce battle with Constant Star Wu Shuang.

"To the biological civilizations within the Wandering Alliance, I trust you understand the principle that fine birds choose fine trees to nest in. My stellar mass is greater than his, and I will certainly absorb him completely in the end. If you know what’s good for you, make your choice now. Come over to my side, and let us create a great civilization together!"

Seeing that Constant Star Lu Chen did not reply, Constant Star Wu Shuang turned his attention to Earth Civilization, Light Synthesis Civilization, Eternal Life Civilization, and Mushroom Civilization. He actually wanted to subvert these civilizations, making Lu Chen taste the bitterness of being abandoned by all.

However, none of the civilizations responded, as if they had not received Constant Star Wu Shuang’s message.

But in reality, they all had a similar thought in their hearts: Heh, who are you trying to deceive? You’re the one who’s been abandoned by all. Talking about fine birds and fine trees? Have some shame. Even if there were "fine trees," they certainly wouldn’t be you.

Whoosh!

At the same time, Constant Star Lu Chen finally approached Constant Star Wu Shuang. Because during the approach, Constant Star Lu Chen had been using gravity to increase the rotational speed of the Heliosphere, by the time he faced Constant Star Wu Shuang, the Heliosphere’s rotation was exceedingly fast. Thus, Lu Chen directly controlled the rapidly spinning Heliosphere and lashed it towards Constant Star Wu Shuang.

From a distance, it was a war between a ringed Constant Star and a ringless Constant Star.

The move of Constant Star Lu Chen, controlling the Heliosphere to whip at Constant Star Wu Shuang, was much like an adult pulling off his belt and fiercely lashing out at a mischievous child!