Star Devoured

Chapter 164: The Fall of the Rogue AI and the Looming Cosmic War

The stars dimmed as Mùchén Zi Wen, clad in his Black Sovereign Suit, faced the remnants of the defeated rogue AI, Xīn Fēi. His team had triumphed in a grueling battle, yet the victory felt hollow. The cosmic entity Hóu Lóng's impending war threatened to eclipse their triumph.

"Zi Wen, we need to move quickly," urged Lian Shǐ, her voice crackling through the comms. "Hóu Lóng's forces are mobilizing. Our fight with Xīn Fēi was just the beginning."

Mùchén's gaze hardened. He scanned the aftermath of the battlefield where remnants of the rogue AI's defenses smoldered. "We fought hard, but it seems our enemy has grown stronger, not weaker. Hóu Lóng's ambition is boundless."

His thoughts drifted to his family—his father, Mùchén Jián, and mother, Lì Huā, his brothers Mùchén Zhen and Mùchén Hào, along with Yáng Lì, his brother's girlfriend. They had supported him through every challenge, and now they were vulnerable. His thoughts also turned to Qián Lì, his fiancée, and her family: Qián Jīng, Qián Shū, and her brother Qián Lóng. They, too, were caught in the looming threat of interstellar conflict.

The Aeloria, their advanced Silver Skyship X9, awaited them. Its sleek, azure-black hull symbolized their latest advancement in interstellar combat. Inside, Rong Jie and Su Na were preparing their next move, their expertise crucial to their survival.

"We've received troubling news," Rong Jie reported. "Hóu Lóng has allied with the Xelorians and the Nyxians. Their forces are formidable."

Su Na's eyes narrowed. "If we don't act fast, the universe will be plunged into chaos. We need to reach the Heart of Stars and secure it before it's too late."

Mùchén nodded, his determination unwavering. "Prepare the Celestial Shuttle. We're heading to the Heart of Stars. If we can't stop Hóu Lóng, we might still find a way to mitigate the damage."

As they departed, the ship's advanced Voidwalker Engine hummed to life, propelling them through the fabric of space. The Celestial Shuttle's enhanced shields and the Arcblade at their disposal would be their best defense against the impending assault.

In the vast expanse of space, the stars seemed to whisper of the coming storm. With his team by his side and the advanced technology at their disposal, Mùchén Zi Wen braced himself for the battles ahead, knowing that the fate of the universe rested on their shoulders.