Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Feng Mo’s Ruthlessness
The two battlefields were quickly cleaned up—Beast Roar System's battlefield didn't even require Feng Mo's attention and was cleared within an hour. Feng Mo couldn't help but appreciate the efficiency of these veteran soldiers. The Storm System battlefield took a bit longer, over three hours.
After everything was done, Feng Mo and Ai Er returned to Hurricane Prime, while the four fleets were stationed back in their respective star systems. That evening, instead of spending time with Ai Er and Kylan, Feng Mo sat alone in his office, waiting for news.
Just then, a video communication request came in. Feng Mo answered it, and on the other side was his Uncle Gu Jun, who seemed to have just finished the Federation meeting; he hadn't even taken off his representative's attire before calling Feng Mo.
His dear uncle genuinely cared for him, treating him like his own son. Others might have helped Feng Mo with conditions attached, but Gu Jun, along with Yunshan Fleet, had stood up for him twice, fearlessly championing his cause in the Federation, like a warrior.
"Xiao Mo, we have a resolution. Understand, though, that while it was indeed Snow Eagle Empire's doing, it can't be acknowledged openly. Soon, you'll receive a list."
"The list contains every family involved in this action. The Federation is giving you seven days—within that time, you can target any family you wish. Snow Eagle Fleet and Yunshan Fleet will handle the star system blockade; the rest is up to you. You keep all the spoils, and any territory you take is yours to keep!"
Hearing this, Feng Mo's eyes lit up. This was an incredible opportunity, a golden chance to expand his territory.
After sincerely thanking Uncle Gu Jun, Feng Mo ended the call and pulled up the list. As he reviewed it, he noticed most of the families were from the Snow Eagle Empire, and an intense chill emanated from him. When alone, he didn't hold back his killing intent.
Don't underestimate him. Since Feng Mo's rise, directly or indirectly, those who had died by his orders numbered in the billions. Such killing intent wasn't something most could withstand.
After a quick review, Feng Mo felt a bit of relief—the list didn't include the Chen family or any slave trade allies supported by Storm Kingdom, affirming that his chosen partners were reliable.
As Feng Mo scanned the list, his mind began formulating a plan.
The next morning, Storm Fleet quietly set sail from Hurricane Starport, bound for U3 System—the first of five U-series medium-sized star systems, with U1 being the largest and U5 the smallest. U3 System, bordering Storm System, was his first target.
At that moment, Gu Jun was already coordinating Yunshan Fleet to secure the sector, his opinion of Feng Mo rising yet again.
If Feng Mo had marched straight into Snow Eagle Empire territory with this list, even if he seized some land, it would have led to prolonged problems, and Snow Eagle Empire would be insulted. But Feng Mo saw things clearly; by targeting U3, he avoided these issues since the system was technically Federation territory.
Yet, many of the local lords had strong ties to Snow Eagle Empire's noble families, with many factions propped up by Snow Eagle aristocrats. Feng Mo could use the list against them.
He believed these families would comply; if not, his fleet would show up on their doorstep, giving him a chance to claim those resource-rich planets he'd been eyeing.
Feng Mo brought only a few warships: two T5 starships, two quasi-T5 ships, four T4 Scorpios, and two T4 bio-interceptors. Yet his fleet totaled over 600 ships, including over a hundred industrial and supply vessels, and 500 more were transports.
It was as if Feng Mo was marching in like a bandit ready to pillage. In truth, that was his plan. Even if he couldn't take over U3 System, he intended to strip it bare.
He didn't use the stargate for the jump; instead, his fleet cruised through the interstellar space linking U3 and Storm Systems. Upon arriving, he ordered the logistical vessels to position themselves next to Yunshan Fleet for extra protection and to guard against sabotage. Gu Jun chuckled at Feng Mo's cleverness, but he approved, admiring him even more.
In the Fengshen's command center, Feng Mo studied U3 System's star map, issuing his first order:
"Let's go straight for the toughest target. Head to U3 Prime. The four T4 Scorpios will enter stealth mode and scout the enemy fleet's positioning and defenses."
"Yes, sir!" replied the Mellow sisters, who then commanded the four T4 Scorpios to speed toward U3 Prime. Once they arrived, they saw the enemy T4 fleet arrayed in defensive positions.
The four Scorpios silently orbited U3 Prime three times, capturing every detail of the enemy's defensive systems and transmitting it back to Fengshen.
As Feng Mo reviewed the footage, he chuckled. These families still clung to hope, intending to fight back under the Federation's regulations.
As families under an imperial house, they weren't allowed to deploy T5 starships openly, not even the unregistered ones. Meanwhile, Feng Mo's Storm Kingdom fleet was permitted to use T5 ships.
This was his advantage, and it was why he had the audacity to invade a star system with just ten ships. With two T5 fleets watching, he doubted they'd dare retaliate with T5s. If they did, their lineages would be erased—this was merely their last act of defiance.
"Orca and Kongxiang, deploy all drones to assist Fengshen and Hurricane in annihilating the enemy fleet. Mellow sisters, your task is to target U3 Prime's planetary defense system and prevent reinforcements."
"Yes, sir!" responded the Mellow sisters. To neutralize the planetary defenses, the first target would be the starport, where over 60% of the planet's laser defenses were concentrated. Mellow led the strike on the starport, and the four Scorpios entered stealth mode, cloaking themselves above the starport before revealing their full might.
One by one, interstellar missiles descended, engulfing the entire starport in flames. The Storm Fleet's combat style had been experienced before—no one had yet devised a countermeasure against these cloaked bombers.
Only a quasi-T6 radar could detect a T4 stealth bomber. This strategic-grade vessel was something only the Federation Fleet, Heavens Empire, Radiant
Empire, Yunshan Empire, and Storm Kingdom possessed.
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