Starsea Fleet: Age of the Lord

"I won't disappoint you, Chief Toth."

With that, a layer of black metallic liquid appeared on Feng Mo's body, quickly forming into a black battle suit. As he clasped his hands, a long blade materialized. This was no flashy display; it was pure, raw combat. Although Feng Mo didn't have Toth's massive frame, his battle suit leveled the playing field. He lunged forward, blade in hand, making the first move.

As he neared Toth, Feng Mo leaped, bringing down his blade in a powerful overhead slash aimed directly at Toth's head, showing no intention of holding back.

"Heh, bring it on!"

Toth's massive eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty light as he raised his shield with a grin, thrusting it upward to intercept the blow.

Clang!

The clash of metal echoed across the arena with deafening intensity, and the impact generated fierce gusts of wind that scattered in all directions.

The force of the collision sent Feng Mo flying back, his feet skidding across the platform as they left deep grooves. Toth, due to his defensive stance, absorbed most of the shock through his legs but was forced back three steps, leaving three deep imprints on the ground.

"That's what I'm talking about!"

Feng Mo roared with excitement, darting forward for another strike. His blade sliced through the air, whistling as it connected with Toth's shield. This time, Toth braced himself, shifting his weight downward and shielding his head as he blocked the attack. With a powerful shove, he deflected Feng Mo's blade and countered with his spear, aiming it straight for Feng Mo's throat.

Seeing no other option, Feng Mo quickly withdrew his blade and positioned it across his chest.

The spear struck his blade with tremendous force, sending Feng Mo hurtling backward. He twisted mid-air to regain his balance and landed with a heavy thud, creating a large indentation on the platform. He knew that, as a Level 4 genetic warrior, his strength was no match for Toth's, but he had his battle suit.

Engaging his leg thrusters, he reformed his sword into a massive hammer, accelerating toward Toth with sonic booms trailing behind him. He closed the gap and brought down the hammer with a thunderous blow.

Clang!

The impact forced Toth back ten steps, each one leaving deep marks in the platform. Feng Mo seized the opportunity, spinning mid-air and delivering a second hammer strike.

Clang!

This time, the force drove Toth to one knee. Feng Mo pressed on, using the rebound to launch himself again, rotating in the air for a third blow.

Toth dropped his spear, raised his shield with both hands, and roared defiantly as he thrust it upward.

Boom!

The resounding impact forced onlookers to cover their ears as debris scattered in a small whirlwind of stone fragments. Xing Shuwen clenched her fists, anxiously watching the cloud of dust and debris. Five minutes later, the dust settled, revealing a massive crater at the center of the arena.

In the center, Toth knelt among the rubble, surrounded by fragments of his shield, while Feng Mo stood on the edge of the crater, still clad in his black armor, long blade in hand.

The victor was clear—Feng Mo had won. Xing Shuwen released the breath she had been holding.

In truth, Feng Mo's victory was not entirely fair; with his battle suit, he had outmatched Toth's Level 5 genetic capabilities. Though Toth was powerful, he was still only a Level 5.

"I have lost. As agreed, Lord Feng Mo, from this day forth, you are the King of the Star Giants. All seventy million of my people are at your command."

Kneeling in the crater, Toth looked up with a newfound clarity in his eyes as he spoke with sincerity.

Feng Mo understood that Toth was finding a way to save face. This battle was less about combat and more a performance of leadership. They could have fought endlessly without either side giving way, but Toth found Feng Mo's terms enticing, and both wished to maintain their dignity as leaders.

Hearing Toth's pledge, Feng Mo exhaled a breath and said, "You've seen what my battle suit can do, but not its weaponry. Allow me to demonstrate."

He raised his hand as energy gathered, forming an orange energy sphere. Feng Mo hurled it toward an unoccupied building, where it exploded into a powerful energy beam, flattening the structure.

Toth watched in awe. The Star Giants had barely begun developing proto-T6 starships, limited to ships and lacking expertise in other technologies. Battle suits like Feng Mo's were beyond their reach due to the lack of memory metal in the Lihuang Sector.

Sensing Toth's interest, Feng Mo offered, "Every year, I will supply ten sets of T5 battle suits suited to your people, and I'll personally design yours, Toth. Consider it a gift of goodwill."

Toth's face lit up with astonishment, and he immediately knelt once more, speaking earnestly, "Toth, with the Star Giants, pledges our allegiance to our esteemed Lord!"

Following Toth's lead, every Star Giant present knelt in homage. The sight filled Feng Mo with pride as he declared loudly, "I, on behalf of the Storm Empire, accept the loyalty of the Star Giants. You are not mere subjects; you are citizens of the Empire. Let us grow together, in unity and strength."

"Long live the Storm Empire! Long live our Lord!"

The Star Giants, led by Toth, chanted fervently. Feng Mo had never experienced such an overwhelming show of support in person; before, his interactions with his subjects had mostly been through broadcast screens.

Later that evening.

In the Star Giant palace, Feng Mo sat at the head of a table with Toth on his left and Xing Shuwen on his right. The Star Giants had three loves—meat, drink, and hand-to-hand combat, preferably wrestling without weapons.

Two Star Giants were wrestling below the table, entertaining Feng Mo as he enjoyed the feast, filling Toth's imagination with grand visions for the future.

Unlike empty promises, Feng Mo was a leader who kept his word. He'd already sent the first gift—blueprints for a modified T6 stellar escort ship, courtesy of Alisa's design. Toth beamed with joy at the sight, pledging to support Feng Mo fully when they attacked the Mingye Empire.

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