Chapter 24: The Howl of the Blood Wolves, Section 3

Slaughter—absolute slaughter.
In the face of the Black-Haired man and his blood-red eyes, these seemingly ferocious ground forces were nothing but a joke. From the very beginning, the entire battle was already heading toward its end.
Nearly a thousand Blood Wolf mechs, like a real pack of wolves, rampaged before the Black-Haired man, destroying anything that dared stand in their way. No matter how solid the defenses were, they were utterly useless. Wherever the Emperor of Slaughter pointed, a torrent of steel surged forward. Led by elite mechs, the Blood Wolves effortlessly tore through the enemy’s defenses.
There was no way around it—compared to the mechs of the Blood Wolf Pirates, the ground forces of the Capital Planet were far too weak. Their conventional weapons simply couldn’t penetrate the defenses of the Blood Wolf mechs, while the unique hybrid weapons of the Blood Wolf forces became a nightmare for all mechs.
This was the gap in equipment!
Ever since the Black-Haired man allowed the people of Black Prison to analyze Li Feng’s weapon system, Death Star had begun a large-scale upgrade of its equipment. This wasn’t about remanufacturing mechs but rather a process of phasing out old equipment and upgrading it. Due to their high adaptability and exceptional penetration power, hybrid weapons became the preferred choice for all warships and mechs. Aside from specialized equipment, 80% of the weapons on Death Star were of hybrid type.
On the other hand, in terms of armor protection, energy weapons’ widespread use in space made them the primary focus of defense efforts. As a result, all mechs and warships were equipped with special mirror armor. Scientifically calculated geometric angles and highly compressed armor coatings could effectively defend against energy weapons. After this comprehensive upgrade, the Blood Wolf forces became the most unconventional military force in the universe. The commonly used energy weapons in space could no longer inflict fatal damage on them. Instead, their hybrid weapons became the nemesis of all existing armor.
It was precisely this relentless investment in cutting-edge equipment that gave the Blood Wolf Pirates unprecedented confidence and made them stronger with each battle, earning them the reputation of the Blood Wolves of the Thirty-One Star Systems.
Now, this madness was on full display.

First came overwhelming firepower, using the immense pressure of heavily armed mechs to keep the enemy grounded. Amidst the cries of despair from the ground forces on the capital planet, elite mechs armed with giant swords rushed forward. Protected by their superior firepower, they accelerated and rushed at the enemy, slashing down with their blades—producing a resounding clang. The outer shield walls of the defending forces were immediately torn apart with several huge gaps. Soon after, these terrifying mechs with massive blades charged straight in, slashing through the crowds behind them.

It was impossible to imagine the combat power of these sword-wielding mechs. The mechs of the defending forces had no chance of defense against them. Often, before they could even raise their weapons, these mechs would be at their side, and with a single slash, their usually sturdy armor would be cut in two. Before the technicians could even scream in pain, they would have moved on to another target.

This was the advantage of combat mechs. In front of shooting-type mechs, they might seem fragile, but once they got close enough, their power became terrifying. Their three-meter-long swords were beyond the reach of ordinary armor. Their attacks were simple: one slash upon encounter—either you died or they did.

Of course, the defending forces were no pushovers either. Many of them were seasoned veterans who had endured battles. Facing such a situation, who wouldn’t send their combat mechs to defend? Yet they greatly underestimated the strength of the Blood Wolf Pirates.

In terms of combat experience, any Blood Wolf Pirate surpassed even their most elite technicians. So as soon as the defending forces’ combat mechs appeared, dozens of mechs around the black-haired warrior raised their enormous heavy sniper guns. With deafening blasts, they all recoiled a step due to the terrifying recoil force. In contrast, the combat mechs of the defending forces seemed to be struck by an invisible force, being flung into the air. They shattered mid-air, and amidst the flying debris, they were reduced to ruins by a single shot?!

With relentless firepower, the advancing sword-wielding mechs, and these precise, surgical-like deadly sniper shots, the defending forces immediately fell into utter chaos. Their entire command system almost collapsed. Despite their large numbers, they couldn’t offer any resistance, allowing the black-haired warrior’s group to scatter them into pieces.

The battle quickly turned into a massacre. The fragmented defense forces were utterly unable to resist the onslaught of the Blood Wolf Pirates. Cries of agony filled the public channel. The will to fight vanished rapidly. In less than fifteen minutes, the massive defense line was utterly destroyed by the Blood Wolf Pirates, with debris everywhere and flames in sight as far as the eye could see.

During this time, the ordinary mechs surrounding the black-haired figure were also busy. They removed the giant cannons mounted on their backs and combined them together, quickly forming a defensive position. Without hesitation, they fired deadly beams of fire into the sky. The thick, high-temperature beams combined with the firepower from the warships outside the planet to create a crossfire network that completely enveloped the fleet of frigates in the middle. Caught off guard by this sudden attack from both above and below, the frigates suffered heavy losses. Entire groups of warships were pierced, and explosions lit up the sky.

Under such circumstances, the resistance forces on the capital planet declined rapidly. Coupled with the frenzied rampage of the undead, wherever the black-haired mech group passed, they saw nothing but chaotic crowds. Many previously hidden resistance groups also emerged, brandishing shoddy weapons in the streets, acting as if they were the masters of the planet. When they saw the black-haired mechs approaching swiftly, these resistance leaders neither fled nor hid. Even worse, one of their leaders rushed straight up to the Killing Emperor and, in an arrogant tone, demanded that the black-haired group submit to his leadership and dedicate themselves to liberating the poor oppressed by the nobles. As he spoke, he even demanded that the companions around the black-haired figure get out of their mechs and hand over the brand-new Blood Wolf mechs to his subordinates.

Looking at the arrogant resistance leader with his nose in the air, the Blood Wolf Pirates exchanged glances, all seeing surprise in each other’s eyes.

They had seen fools before, but never ones like this. Had the Vincent Marquis oppressed these resistance groups into stupidity? Could they still not recognize the situation at this point?

Some so-called “liberation of the oppressed” and “cause of liberation”—relying on those few shoddy guns and those thuggish underlings behind them? One of the pirates, with sharp eyes, noticed that it seemed to be one of this guy’s men who had broken into a house next to the street and dragged out a young girl. If such behavior was meant to be liberation, then wouldn’t he become a savior himself?

He cast a glance at the Emperor of Slaughter, who showed no reaction. A pirate could no longer tolerate that guy’s endless chatter. Raising his hand, he shot him into the sky. Soon after, swarms of mechs rushed into the city like mad. Everywhere they passed, those so-called resistance groups were blown to pieces by deadly gunfire. The pirates’ excited howls echoed through the channel as they headed straight for Marquis Vincent’s manor.

Like a torrent of steel, the massive fleet of mechs tore through the city. Following the targets predetermined by Black Hair, they swiftly took control of the situation. As time passed, the key strategic points of the capital planet were captured one after another. Soon, the representatives of the undead also appeared beside Black Hair.

Of course, at this point they were merely invisible energy entities, appearing to outsiders as mere blurred shadows. Unless one paid close attention, it was impossible to detect their presence.

“Lord Black Hair, we have fulfilled your request. Marquis Vincent is now in the manor, and all his guards have fled. There is no resistance left inside. As you ordered, we didn’t touch a hair on him. But it seems he’s gone insane.” The voice of the undead representative rang out directly in the Emperor of Slaughter’s cockpit, delivering a brief report.

“Good,” Black Hair replied expressionlessly. Upon hearing that Marquis Vincent seemed insane, a cold smirk suddenly appeared on his face.

“Insane? No, that’s not enough. I’ll make you regain your senses. You must repay my pain a hundredfold. I’ll make you wake up and feel everything.”

“Leave him to me,” the voice of Blood Eyes suddenly rang out. “I’ll make him regret being born into this world.”

“Do you guarantee it?” Black Hair’s voice turned icy cold.

“I guarantee it.” The sound of Blood Eyes’ teeth grinding could be clearly heard over the channel.

The sky grew increasingly blood-red. The shadows of warships gradually appeared and expanded rapidly. With the fall of the capital planet’s defense fleet, Black Hair’s assault ships had fully taken control of the situation and began entering the atmosphere. Their massive hulls resembled dark clouds, looming heavily above the planet. On their heavily armed decks, rows of gun turrets swiveled slightly, seemingly ready to fire at any moment. The attack on the entire capital planet had entered its final stage.

In contrast, the ground invasion also proceeded smoothly. Although the group of black-haired mechs was small in number, they possessed combat power far exceeding that of the enemy. Soon, they broke through all obstacles and reached the gates of Vincent Manor.
“Bang!!”
With a loud noise, the manor’s gates were smashed open by the mechs. Before everyone’s eyes appeared an old man with gray hair and wrinkles all over his face.
Was this… Marquis Vincent?