I withstood the violent explosion as the laser sword met the energy shield, striving with all my might to break through the protective barrier. Before my eyes, arcs of electricity flashed like ten thousand welding machines working in unison. The dazzling light was too much even for my eyes to bear, and the clothes on my body began to burn as if set alight. I knew I had failed again.

Then came another, even more violent explosion, which nearly knocked me unconscious. I crashed down from mid-air onto the ground. Above me, several heavy warships hung overhead, unleashing a rain-like barrage of energy projectiles. I summoned every bit of strength to activate my energy shield and escape rapidly.

At that moment, the communicator bracelet Linglong had fastened to my wrist signaled an incoming call. Soon, the anxious, concerned faces of the women appeared before me. "Zhao Qian, don't fight them to the death! Come back. War is inevitable and people die. Those Gemini people won't blame you."

I stubbornly replied, "No. Although the Twin Cities might be lost, I must go help Fish Town and the Underground City. They are mostly defended by frigates, and I can handle them."

"You... you're bleeding!" Xu Chen’s eyes were sharp and observant.

I touched the corner of my mouth. Sure enough, the recent explosion had rattled my internal organs. "It's nothing. It must be because you all nourished me too well these past few days. Remember, do not leave Moon Guard Base. With the energy shields, the large laser cannons, and energy artillery working together, the U-Star people can't break your defenses."

A dozen girls retorted, "No! If you don't come back, we will immediately pilot warships to find you! Now is not the time for you to play the hero. You simply cannot face the heavy warships of the U-Star people with your personal strength. Give up, husband! No one will blame you if you can't save the Gemini people in this situation."

My mind was a complete muddle, but in the end, I decided to go reinforce the Underground City and Fish Town. "No, I must go help. If you dare to leave Moon Guard Base, I will no longer acknowledge you as my wives. Wait obediently for my return."

The blaring alarm disrupted the girls' attempts to persuade me. Someone outside the view of the camera shouted, "A wormhole has suddenly opened, and unidentified warships are appearing! What do we do?"

Hua Qingqing said, "Look, trouble is breaking out here! Hurry back! You should know which side is more important."

The appearance of unknown warships through the wormhole was certainly not good news. What if Simugu, driven by shame and anger, had sent a distress signal to the Sgagi Empire, prompting them to dispatch an even stronger fleet to attack Moon Guard Two Star Base? I couldn't just let them emerge from the wormhole. As for the Gemini, this outcome was unavoidable anyway. I could distinguish what was more important.

I did not return to Moon Guard Base. Instead, I headed directly for the wormhole. Indeed, the wormhole revealed its snarling, gaping maw. Through it, I could already see a vessel the size of a medium frigate. Perhaps this was their probing vanguard. To catch the main force, one must first seize the leader; I would let this one pass to capture the bigger fish behind it.

Moon Guard Base sent another signal transmission. Yun Yao said to me, "Shall we send warships over to reinforce you? We need to try and trap this fleet in the wormhole, just like last time. Otherwise, if their forces merge from two fronts, we will be completely unable to cope."

I glanced at the situation around Moon Guard Two Star. Hundreds of heavy warships and a large contingent of medium frigates were still laying siege to it. Dispatching the White Shark or Tiger Shark warships now would undoubtedly be sending them to their deaths. So I replied, "No need. Their energy shields will fail when crossing the wormhole. I can handle it alone. However, we'll let the small fish out to lure the big ones. This first one is only a frigate; I'll make my move when the larger warships emerge."

The women expressed their concern, "You must be careful! If things go truly wrong, retreat back here, and we will hold the two Moon Guard bases. We have ample energy in the bases, and those U-Star people won't be able to do anything to us for a while."

I nodded and closed the communication. By this time, the medium frigate inside the wormhole had drifted out of the opening. Its movement seemed much faster than the U-Star ships from last time, and observing its surface, it looked somewhat different from the fleet of the Invincible Armada.

At this moment, I had no mind to analyze anything else. I peered distantly into the situation within the wormhole. If another frigate emerged, I wouldn't know whether to attack. I couldn't let all of them through. Fortunately, the ensuing development did not disappoint me. The mouth of the wormhole suddenly expanded outward rapidly, meaning something colossal was behind it!

I had swallowed a gutful of frustration and my internal organs were injured. Simugu was still wreaking havoc on the Gemini. Therefore, I intended to settle all scores with this warship. I maximized the power of the Light of the Netherworld, gripped the hilt of the laser sword with both hands, and waited. As long as half of this warship’s body was exposed, I would send it to perdition, then use its massive hull to block the wormhole entrance, preventing the Sgagi Empire's reinforcements from emerging!

A corner of the warship slowly became visible inside the wormhole. As the vessel moved outward, my jaw slowly dropped. Damn it, what kind of warship was this? Its class was absolutely incomparable to any ship in the Invincible Armada. From the angle I could see, there was a massive cannon at the very front. I didn't know what ammunition it fired, but the caliber of the barrel alone was over two hundred meters! If it fired even two shots at the shield of Moon Guard Two Star, I feared everything would be over!

Additionally, there were some strange firing ports on the hull, certainly not for anything as easily dealt with as energy blasts. It seemed even the damned 'Leader' was furious this time; they must have committed the full might of their planet. I didn't know if I could cut through this behemoth with my laser sword, as its sheer size was overwhelming!

The warship's hull moved rapidly out of the wormhole, soon entering my attack range. I didn't hesitate. I channeled my energy core and charged downward with the laser sword. Whether I could succeed or not, I had to try. This fortress-class warship absolutely could not be allowed to exit; otherwise, it would be our doom.

I felt myself transform into a streak of faint blue flame, the flame acting like a drill piercing the hull of the warship outside the wormhole. One hundred kilometers... fifty kilometers... ten kilometers... one kilometer! Boom! With a deafening noise, I felt like I had pierced a balloon. Due to my jab, the balloon exploded violently, flinging me away like a broken kite. Good heavens, this warship could activate its energy shield even inside the wormhole! Its high speed indicated it hadn't lost power at all! I hadn't considered that possibility.

They say there is no medicine for regret in this world. That single strike used up all my energy. Now, the only thing I could utilize was my shield to protect my body from exploding due to the pressure differential between inside and out. The shockwave of the explosion tossed me outward continuously. My body was moving farther and farther away from the wormhole, spinning uncontrollably, causing me to vomit inside my faint energy shield. The continuous combat had drained my internal energy completely, though perhaps most of it was wasted battling the warship's energy shield. Now I finally understood that the energy shields of heavy warships were something I could not overcome personally.

A large number of U-Star warships were rushing over from Moon Guard Two Star in the distance. They must be here to rendezvous with this invincible fortress. This must be Simugu's specialized extermination tool for Moon Guard Two Star. Our space technology, developed for less than a year, was far behind these aliens who had been navigating space and mining for thousands of years. Perhaps from the very beginning, I shouldn't have fought them; I should have evacuated earlier while there was still time. Now it was too late. I wasn't even sure if the remaining energy in my body was enough to return to Moon Guard Base.

My body continued to tumble. Although there is technically no up or down in space, I couldn't stand this dizzying spin. My vision blurred. What was that? Were those strange markings appearing on the hull...

My body happened to roll to face the direction of the wormhole. At this moment, I was no longer near the fortress-class warship, but alongside its flank. Several strange characters were painted on its hull. My head was spinning, and for a moment, I didn't react. That was clearly not U-Star writing. It was... 'Hope'! My God, those were Chinese characters!

It had been so long since I had seen Chinese characters. After studying three or four alien languages, I had almost forgotten my mother tongue. 'Hope'! My mother, this was the dedicated hull number for my wife, Little Raindrop! What... what... my mind was a whirlwind, and with a sudden realization, everything else was pushed aside. My wives have come to rescue us! This is our warship!

The U-Star warships that had detached from the siege of Moon Guard Two Star must have known long ago that this was not their force. That’s why they opened fire from a distance before the fortress was fully exposed. However, their energy blasts were all blocked by the fortress's shield. The fortress did not retaliate, continuing its slow outward movement, while the frigate that emerged earlier had already opened its communication system and was constantly sending out contact signals.

My energy was insufficient to stabilize my posture, so my body continued to drift outward. Suddenly, countless light frigates flew out from the fortress, heading directly toward me. Could my wives have spotted me? Excellent, I could finally rest.

The loss of energy made me increasingly drowsy. I could only use my residual consciousness to ensure I didn't spontaneously explode in space. It seemed those light frigates finally reached me, and then I was sucked into one of the warships. The remaining ships quickly surrounded the vessel, and under their protection, I was rapidly returned inside the fortress.

I remained in a daze until an ache in my arm felt like someone had given me an injection. Then, a cool, refreshing liquid was infused into my body, clearing my mind. A familiar yet strange voice called out, "Brother, Brother, we finally found you!"

"Little Raindrop?!" I opened my eyes completely. The girl before me brought tears to my eyes; it was Little Raindrop, whom I hadn't seen for several years. Beside her were Xiao Hui and Dragon Girl.

"Dragon Envoy!" Dragon Girl still preferred using her unique title. She and Little Raindrop embraced me from either side. Xiao Hui opposite merely smiled, but I noticed tear tracks on her cheeks. Had her intelligence level also reached Little Raindrop's standard?