Chapter 73: The Defense of Star-Moon Manor (Part 1)

After destroying a large number of mechanical troops, Lin Fan finally welcomed a brief respite.

Just as he was preparing to delve deeper into the center of the island, the ground suddenly shook violently.

A brilliant light erupted from the ground, instantly forming a massive energy shield that covered the entire core area of Watchtower Island.

"Ding—" The central AI of Watchtower Island issued a cold command: "Activate the defense System, and completely blockade the enemy. Prioritize destroying Star-Moon Manor to cut off Lin Fan's retreat."

As the AI's command fell, the energy shield became even thicker, and the electrical currents in the air grew abnormally tense.

Lin Fan gazed at the shield, his heart sinking.

He knew that all these defensive measures were clearly intended to stop him from moving forward.

However, he felt no fear; instead, a flash of determination crossed his eyes.

"This level of protection means nothing to me."

A cold smirk curled his lips, and the demonic blade in his sight vibrated slightly, emitting an eerie radiance.

Lin Fan raised his hand and waved it coldly, and a massive amount of Void Power instantly gathered in his palm.

The Void Power grew increasingly potent, and the cracks in space twisted once more, instantly forming a massive Void Realm vortex.

"Void Rend!"

Lin Fan let out a low shout. The Void Realm vortex erupted violently, carrying extreme destructive power as it slammed into the energy shield.

Immediately, a deafening roar resounded across the entire island. The energy shield developed cracks like glass; however, even though the cracks continued to spread, it did not shatter completely.

Lin Fan took a deep breath, knowing that this energy shield was no ordinary defense. It contained all the energy of Watchtower Island and could not be destroyed in a short time.

"This shield is still too much… It seems I need stronger means."

Meanwhile, back on Earth, Star-Moon Manor was undergoing a drastic change.

Grand Commander Li Cangming had already led an elite force, marching toward Star-Moon Manor with destructive resolve.

They believed that Lin Fan had already gone to Watchtower Island, and now was the best time to destroy Star-Moon Manor.

But in reality, Lin Fan's true body remained at Star-Moon Manor, waiting for these unsuspecting enemies.

Grand Commander Li Cangming stood inside the command vehicle, holding a communicator. His expression was cold and stern, and his eyes flashed with a cold light: "Star-Moon Manor must be completely destroyed! Lin Fan is currently at Watchtower Island. If we don't take this opportunity to eradicate his base, there will be endless trouble!"

His command vehicle sped through the perimeter of Star-Moon Manor, where multiple paratroopers and special forces were already prepared to attack.

Fighter jets and drones circled in the sky, their targets clear, locking onto the main building complex of Star-Moon Manor.

"Target confirmed, commence attack!"

With Grand Commander Li Cangming's order, a roar shook the heavens as dozens of missiles precisely locked onto the core area of Star-Moon Manor.

Just as the missiles were about to close in on Star-Moon Manor, in front of the control center on the second underground level, Zhang Ming and Zhang Tie almost simultaneously activated the space shield.

As the activation button was pressed, a Level 6 space shield instantly expanded, covering the entire manor.

This shield emitted a transparent blue light, dazzling and bright, like an indestructible barrier that instantly reflected the impact of all missiles and explosives back into the sky.

"Boom!" A massive explosion resounded through the sky. The shockwaves and flames of the explosion raged on the surface of the shield, but they could not break through the defense of the space shield.

At this moment, Star-Moon Manor seemed to have become an isolated island, unharmed and safe.

However, this did not mean everything was over.

Following the missile explosions, the atmosphere inside the manor became exceptionally tense.

In the distant sky, clouds churned, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heavy, as if signaling that an even stronger impact was coming.

"Not enough! This is just the beginning!" Grand Commander Li Cangming's voice came from the distance. Immediately after, dozens of drones dove down from the sky, and swarms of elite special forces quietly approached from all directions.

Countless combat machines and slayers, like messengers of death, surrounded the perimeter of Star-Moon Manor.

Inside the manor, Princess Hu Qinlan, Yin Miaoxue, and Princess Jin Xuan were already prepared.

Princess Hu Qinlan's emerald green dress danced in the wind, her eyes filled with determination and killing intent.

She softly chanted an incantation, her hands tracing a strange rune in the air, instantly condensing a massive crystal shield before her.

Driven by her Spiritual Qi, this crystal shield emitted a brilliant radiance, forming a sturdy line of defense, ready to meet the coming battle.

Yin Miaoxue stood beside Princess Hu Qinlan. Her aura was cold and majestic, and she seemed like a block of ice, with sharp, cold light flashing in her eyes.

Her Spiritual Qi transformed into a Frost Sword, the blade gleaming with a deep blue luster, and the icy aura made the surrounding air become exceptionally heavy.

Princess Jin Xuan was majestic and noble in temperament, her hair cascading down, her posture upright.

She carried an aura of royalty, indifferent and fearless.

"You really don't give me any peace of mind."

Princess Jin Xuan sneered and was the first to meet the combat machines ahead. With a flash of sword light, carrying a powerful aura, she slashed straight down.

Her Sword Qi was like a torrent, cutting through the air. Under her blade, a swath of combat machines were sliced to pieces, sparking and sizzling.

Meanwhile, Princess Hu Qinlan and Yin Miaoxue were not to be outdone, joining forces to unleash powerful Spells.

Princess Hu Qinlan's crystal shield met the first wave of enemies, while Yin Miaoxue's Frost Sword instantly turned into a sharp, icy wind that swept across the entire battlefield.

The temperature in the air dropped suddenly, and the enemies' movements became sluggish, as if they had fallen into an endless frost.

Meanwhile, Zhang Ming and Zhang Tie manipulated the space shield, distorting the surrounding space and dragging a portion of the enemies into spatial rifts, causing massive chaos.

Whenever enemies tried to escape, they would be swallowed into the Void Realm and vanish without a trace.

"Boom!" Several laser rounds were suddenly fired from the enemy camp, shooting toward Princess Hu Qinlan.

She raised an eyebrow and quickly waved her hand. The crystal shield instantly lit up, transforming into a water barrier that forcefully blocked the laser rounds.

The water droplets within the crystal shield flickered continuously, as brilliant as stars, yet indestructible.

Yin Miaoxue swung her sword down, and a flying missile in the air was instantly severed by her Frost Sword Qi, splitting into two and scattering all around.

Princess Jin Xuan's sword light flashed everywhere; every strike cut through the air with rapid speed, attacking the enemies like lightning.

Her figure was like a divine bird from the heavens, and wherever she went, countless enemies were instantly routed.

At the same time, the tens of thousands of elite warriors that Lin Fan had snatched also played their part.

This unit was once the elite under Grand Commander Li Cangming, but they had been transformed into the appearance of a deputy commander, cleverly seized from Grand Commander Li Cangming's hands to become his own force.

Among them were not only Advanced warriors from a Level 5 civilization but also mechanical soldiers equipped with Advanced combat gear.

Tens of thousands of soldiers poured out from multiple underground exits one after another.