Chapter 845: Taking the Initiative

"... Among them, the Entertainment City, with its subordinate Gladiator Arenas, is managed by a 'Director.' For instance, the former Director of Xiuluo Holy Star was the Alien individual, 'Fenisi'."

When Fenisi was introduced, Angron let out a low snort, and Lion's palms tightened involuntarily.

The holographic image highlighted the star map of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, interrogated from Jialuo's side, along with the two star sectors adjacent to the Feng Qi Xing Alliance and their current status.

"According to cross-verification between Jialuo's memories and the fleet's internal communication logs: The Feng Qi Xing Alliance is currently engaged in medium-intensity local conflicts with the 'Canaan Star Alliance' and the 'Ash Star Alliance' in the 'Silent Valley Nebula' and 'Rust Belt Asteroid Belt' regions simultaneously. Since the outbreak of the conflict, the Feng Qi Xing Alliance has committed at least three 'Core Garrison Fleets' and a large number of auxiliary forces to the aforementioned regions, and the war has reached a stalemate."

This information caused the gazes of all the Primarchs to slightly sharpen!

"Oh? Three core fleets have been tied down?"

Khan stroked his chin, a glimmer flashing in his eyes.

"No wonder they only sent an unremarkable reconnaissance fleet from the Entertainment Plaza to deal with us."

"Internally hollow..." Corax crossed his arms, speaking concisely.

"It cannot be called internally hollow. According to the intelligence interrogated from Jialuo, the Feng Qi Xing Alliance has 892 recorded Core Garrison Fleets; committing three is nothing. But the Feng Qi Xing Alliance's attention must have been largely drawn away by the war over there."

As he spoke, Yingzhou's finger tapped in the void, and the holographic image switched to a star map centered on Xiuluo Holy Star, marked with several star systems near Xiuluo Holy Star that were currently under the control of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, which had been highlighted by Selina.

"The Feng Qi Xing Alliance's multi-front war, coupled with their state of underestimating us, means they will not view us as a threat in the short term, which gives us a strategic window of opportunity."

Yingzhou's voice was steady.

"They underestimated us and paid the price of the Weiguang Fleet. And compared to their conflict with Canaan and Ashes, this is nothing.

This means that their rear hinterland—these worlds close to us—are in a period of relatively weak defense."

Yingzhou's gaze swept across every Primarch.

"Holding our ground and waiting for reinforcements, waiting for Fenisi to coordinate more forces to retaliate, is a poor strategy. We must seize this opportunity to turn from passive to active."

"Father, do you mean..."

Horus leaned forward slightly, a glimmer flashing in his eyes.

"Take the initiative to attack."

Yingzhou said decisively.

"Divide a portion of the fleet's strength to form several rapid strike groups. The target: liberate these worlds enslaved by the Feng Qi Xing Alliance!"

He pointed to the marked planets on the star map.

"These worlds have their resources plundered and their people enslaved, becoming victims and sweatshops for the Feng Qi Xing Alliance's 'Gladiator Entertainment.'

Liberating them is not only fulfilling our Oath to 'liberate all humanity,' but it can also greatly expand our strategic depth, acquire urgently needed population and resources, and at the same time... disrupt the Feng Qi Xing Alliance's rhythm and lead the flames of war into their territory!

As for the planets that submit to the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, we will make them choose between submission or destruction,"

The Primarchs' reactions varied, but all showed expressions of excitement or agreement.

"It should have been this way long ago!" Angron nodded in agreement, "We need to spread the battlefield now so that the safety coefficient of Xiuluo Holy Star can be increased."

"Liberation and absorption require a meticulous plan."

Guilliman added calmly.

"It requires supporting administrative management, legal systems, and social integration schemes."

"Speed is the key."

Khan laughed.

"My fleet is best suited for long-range raids!"

"Intelligence support and infiltration can be carried out simultaneously."

Corax said in a low voice.

Lion and Mortarion also nodded slightly, expressing their approval.

Luojia whispered a prayer, blessing the liberation cause that was about to unfold.

Magnus's eyes flickered with spiritual light, calculating various possibilities.

"Very good."

Yingzhou saw the Primarchs quickly grasp the intent and nodded with satisfaction.

"The selection of specific target star systems, the composition of strike groups, the selection of Commanders, logistical support, and post-liberation governance plans will be coordinated by Horus, with the assistance of Guilliman and Vulkan, while other brothers will participate according to their respective specialties. I want to see the preliminary action plan within three Standard Days."

He stood up, his gaze sweeping across the room again.

"The Feng Qi Xing Alliance has opened a door of opportunity for us, and we must not miss it. Let the banner of liberation be planted on those suffering planets! For humanity!"

"For humanity!"

All the Primarchs responded in unison, their voices echoing in the strategic Conference Hall.

Bode Star System · Feng Qi Xing Alliance Entertainment Plaza Director's Flagship Office.

After the communication was unilaterally cut off by Sanguinius, Fenisi stood before the observation window; the originally charming face was now icy, and deep within the pale green pupils, shock and humiliation surged.

That winged monster... that force calling itself the "Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance"... the power they displayed, that kind of will, and that final declaration of "clearing you out of the game"... this is definitely not a common indigenous resistance!

This is an emerging force that is highly organized and possesses terrifying war potential!

Must report immediately! Must make Lord Daotaisi realize the severity of the problem!

The destruction of the Weiguang Fleet is just the beginning!

Fenisi turned abruptly, walked quickly to the center of the office, and activated an Encryption Communication Array engraved with Runes.

The deep blue beam of light lit up again, but this time the beam was more solid, and the energy fluctuations it emitted were more obscure and powerful.

During the few short seconds of waiting for the connection, Fenisi organized the wording, trying to explain the urgency of the situation in the most concise and powerful language.

Hum—

The light beam stabilized, and a blurry purple phantom appeared in the beam, with only the resolute outline vaguely visible.

The suffocating pressure, even across the endless starry sky, made Fenisi subconsciously bow slightly.

"Lord Daotaisi."

Fenisi's voice carried gravity.

"A major incident has occurred on Xiuluo Holy Star. The Weiguang Fleet... has been completely wiped out."

She took a deep breath, and without waiting for a response, she immediately continued.

"The hidden strength of the target Xiuluosheng Planet far exceeds our estimates! They possess an organized fleet, their technological level is no less than our reconnaissance fleet, and even... they possess some kind of powerful super-individual unit with terrifying combat capabilities! Major General Jialuo may have already been captured or killed in action. I believe this is no longer a simple case of a Gladiator Arena planet growing, but an emerging force with a high level of civilization and threat openly challenging the Star Alliance! I request immediate..."

"Fenisi."

A calm voice, yet one carrying unquestionable weight, interrupted her.

That voice caused Fenisi's impassioned report to come to an abrupt halt.