Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

7:09 AM.

"Commander-in-Chief! The magnetic field storm in the Badaf main star system has completely dissipated!"

"Then what are we waiting for!" Zhou Guangming pressed down on his trembling arm and ordered, "Contact the Interstellar Expeditionary Force Headquarters immediately!"

"Bring me Zhuo Tianzhi, the commander of the Interstellar Expeditionary Force!"

"I want to speak to him personally!"

"Yes! Immediately establish contact with the Interstellar Expeditionary Force..."

Immediately, the entire command and control hall of the interstellar operations headquarters became busy again.

five minutes later.

"What's going on? Does it really take this long to connect a cable?" Zhou Guangming kept urging.

"report!"

"Commander-in-Chief! Something's not right..."

A communications officer reported uncertainly to Zhou Guangming: "The system shows that there are no communication signal sources on Badav Main Star..."

"what?"

Zhou Guangming's face darkened: "What do you mean? Explain yourself!"

"There are no signals available for communication............".

The on-duty communications officer then explained to Zhou Guangming, "It's as if we've never set foot on Badav's main planet before..."

"No communication signals we use can be detected."

"The interstellar expeditionary force has also made absolutely no response."

"Moreover, what's even stranger is that the space base where the Interstellar Expeditionary Force Command is located still shows an offline status after the magnetic field interference disappeared."

The communications officer on duty pointed to the gray icon on the big screen: "The space base representing the Interstellar Expeditionary Force Command is still a gray icon."

"This means the other party is still offline."

"Logically, after an hour of magnetic field interference, the online signal over there should be restored immediately."

"This doesn't quite make sense..."

Under what circumstances would this state occur?

"The system malfunctioned, or the space station no longer exists."

The communications officer thought for a moment and then gave a professional answer: "However, the synchronous online technology we use is already very advanced and mature."

"It's no exaggeration to say that the probability of a malfunction is less than 0.001%!"

"Even if it has just experienced a strong magnetic field storm, the impact on the online system should be negligible, or even insignificant."

"So, under normal circumstances, once the interfering magnetic field disappears, our online display should immediately return to normal."

"But now, the online icon for the space station is still grayed out..."

"This is so strange..."

"Could it be that the interstellar expeditionary force has temporarily shut down its online synchronization system?"

"Impossible. Online synchronization is mandatory. The Interstellar Expeditionary Force simply doesn't have the authority to unilaterally disable it."

Upon hearing this explanation, Zhou Guangming's face darkened even further...

Zhou Guangming's inner unease reached a new peak!

An inexplicable sense of foreboding instantly overwhelmed Zhou Guangming, making him feel suffocated by the oppressive weight of the situation...

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after an hour.

An interstellar satellite near the Badavov main star system was urgently relocated to the Badavov main star system.

Twenty minutes later, the live feed from Badaf main star finally reconnected with Qian star.

The moment the connection was established, the entire Qianxing was shocked by what appeared before their eyes!

What greeted people's eyes was a scene of utter devastation, like a hellish inferno!

The airspace above the space station was filled with debris.

The safe zone that the interstellar expeditionary force built on the main planet Badav has been reduced to a bloody ruin.

The entire "safe zone" was deathly silent.

Everywhere there were ruins and human remains...

This also explains why the space station is always offline.

That's because the space station no longer exists!

No wonder the entire interstellar expeditionary force still couldn't re-establish communication with Qianxing after the interference magnetic field disappeared...

As Zhou Guangming, the commander-in-chief of the Interstellar Operations Command, watched the live footage transmitted from the main planet Badav, he felt as if his mind had exploded.

Then he fell straight down!

If it weren't for the quick thinking and immediate support of the assistant officer beside him, Zhou Guangming would have been in trouble.

Zhou Guangming was so badly injured that his forehead fell to the ground.

"Commander-in-Chief............."

"Are you okay?"

"Quickly, call the medical officer!"

"No! No need!"

"I'm fine!" Zhou Guangming struggled to maintain his balance, his eyes fixed on the screen. "Quick!"

"Further verify the true situation of the interstellar expeditionary force."

"I need to know what exactly happened on Badaf Main Planet as soon as possible!"

"What about the 300 million interstellar expeditionary force?"

"Where did they go!" Zhou Guangming broke free from his assistant's support, braced himself against the screen, and gasped for breath: "Try everything we can!"

"At all costs! I need to know immediately what the Zerg did to the Interstellar Expeditionary Force!"

Where is Zhuo Tianzhi?

"That's right! With Zhuo Tianzhi around, he definitely won't let the entire 300 million-strong interstellar expeditionary force be wiped out!"

"Even the Zerg don't have the capability to wipe out the entire interstellar expeditionary force overnight!"

Zhou Guangming stared intently at the large screen with his bloodshot eyes, constantly trying to comfort himself by talking to himself!

"Immediately search for any surviving or retreating units of the Interstellar Expeditionary Force."

"They must have temporarily retreated to another location under Zhuo Tianzhi's leadership!"

"The Zerg could never destroy the entire interstellar expeditionary force overnight! Absolutely not..."

Zhou Guangming, his face contorted in a ferocious expression, continued talking to himself.

Everyone was shocked by the horrific scene before them.

As more and more live footage was transmitted back, the sights became increasingly horrifying for everyone to see...

At this moment, everyone realized that the fate of the 300 million interstellar expeditionary force was probably grim!

More than ninety secure bases were all identical; everything pointed to the fact that the Interstellar Expeditionary Force was utterly finished..................

Then, it was as if they were deliberately provoking them.

Countless Zerg swarmed out in the scene, baring their fangs and claws at the sky, clearly a deliberate provocation!

For a moment, the entire Qianxing was deeply shocked by the scene before them.

Many people broke down in tears, unable to accept what was happening before them.

The families of the interstellar expeditionary force, in particular, were utterly devastated by the sudden and devastating news.................

The military's phones were immediately overwhelmed with calls.

These calls from all over the world were all inquiries about the interstellar expeditionary force's situation, asking if their loved ones who had fought for their country had perished on the battlefields of Badaf Prime Planet...

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A few hours later.

Qianxing – the capital city, the imperial palace.

"It can now be basically confirmed that the Great Qian Interstellar Yuanzheng Army was subjected to an organized and premeditated full-scale surprise attack by the Badaf Zerg last night."

"The entire 300 million-strong interstellar expeditionary force was wiped out overnight."

"Not a single high-ranking officer, including Zhuo Tianzhi, commander of the interstellar expeditionary force, escaped..."

"All signs indicate that we have fallen into the trap of the Badaf insectoids."

"The Interstellar Expeditionary Force's landing operation on Badaf Prime was deliberately thwarted by the Badaf Zerg."

"That's why our landing operation went so smoothly."

"Now it seems that the cosmic magnetic storm that suddenly appeared last night, covering the entire Badaf main star system, was most likely not a natural phenomenon!"

"This is very likely something the Badaf Zerg did to launch a surprise attack on the interstellar expeditionary force..."

"Although we don't know exactly how the Badaf Zerg did this."

"But now it seems—that's just how it is..."

"Although we have made preparations for the Zerg expedition in no way."

"But unfortunately—we ultimately underestimated the true strength of the Bardav insectoid race, which has roamed the Black Horse Galaxy for millions of years!"

"Our Interplanetary Operations Command bears primary responsibility for this matter."

"As the Commander-in-Chief of the Interstellar Operations Command, I bear the greatest responsibility!"

Despite his grief, Zhou Guangming reported the great tragedy that had occurred on Badaf Main Star the previous night to Shen Moshen and the other high-ranking officials present.

The atmosphere at this imperial meeting was extremely tense.

Everyone's faces were filled with solemnity and grief.

The world was utterly shocked when the tragedy of the interstellar expeditionary force's annihilation was confirmed.

Although many people had already guessed that the interstellar expeditionary force was likely doomed after seeing the images transmitted back from Badavon's home planet.

However, until there is an official response and confirmation, people still hold onto a sliver of hope.

Many people comforted themselves—after all, the interstellar expeditionary force numbered 300 million. No matter how powerful the Badaf Zerg were, they couldn't possibly annihilate all 300 million elite human troops overnight, could they?

However, after waiting and waiting, people finally received a result that no human being wanted to accept.

With the official confirmation that the interstellar expeditionary force had been completely annihilated, the entire world was plunged into an indescribable grief.

Then came uncontrollable rage and a profound fear of the Badaf swarm...................

The Imperial Army, which had always been invincible and was known as the "Miracle Army," was wiped out overnight with 300 million soldiers!

How could such horrific news not cause panic among people?

If even the Imperial Army cannot withstand the Badaf Zerg, then who can protect and defend Qianxing?

As a result, sadness, grief, and pessimism spread rapidly throughout the world.................

For the first time, they questioned the Daqian army, which was constantly creating miracles in war.

Some have even begun to waver – is their emperor still capable of leading them to create new miracles as before?

Will Emperor Shen Moshen, the chosen one of Heaven, be able to receive the favor of Heaven to lead the Great Qian out of its predicament and achieve final victory in this war against the insects?

One question and uncertainty after another became a sword hanging over people's heads.

The brutal reality of the interstellar expeditionary force being wiped out overnight triggered a series of chain reactions.

According to reports, some people even committed suicide after being overwhelmed by the horrific scenes reported from the main planet of Badaf!

Previously, people had such high confidence and enthusiasm for this battle against pests.

How desperate and fearful we are right now...

The news of the complete annihilation of the interstellar expedition spread very quickly.

This even led to dozens of versions of the theory of destroying Japan.

Many versions are circulating wildly—the Badaf Zerg are the nemesis of the Qianxing.

No one could stop the Badaf Zerg's plan to destroy the planet.

Even the Emperor Shen Moshen could not prevent this final outcome.................

They even said that Shen Moshen, the chosen one, was destined to be defeated by the Badaf Zerg.

In short, there were at least several hundred different rumors stemming from this incident.

The entire Qianxing was shrouded in an unprecedented despair and fear.

Some shouted that the Badaf Zerg must pay for their blood debt; others, driven mad by endless fear, fled in advance into what they considered relatively safe bunkers.

Without a doubt—the devastating news of the interstellar expeditionary force's annihilation overnight instantly shattered the strongest defense in people's hearts...

As a result, the prestige of Shen Moshen, the emperor of the empire, was also significantly affected.

In addition, influenced by this event, many super-rich individuals have been paying out of their own pockets to hire interstellar adventure teams to search for uninhabited planets suitable for seclusion and settlement.

More and more people are starting to create escape plans based on their own specific circumstances.

Those who have the means should prioritize evacuating Qianxing, which has already been targeted by the Badaf Zerg.

Clearly, the rapid annihilation of the interstellar expeditionary force has caused many to lose faith in the war against the insects.

In fact, it's not just many ordinary people in Daqian who have lost faith in this battle against the pests.

Even Shen Moshen himself couldn't help but waver.

This was the first time Shen Moshen had such a pessimistic thought since activating the system.

He knew—the Great Qian Dynasty, or rather the entire Qian Star, was currently facing the greatest life-or-death crisis in its history..................