Unlike those he had encountered before, Kexiao gave him the impression of a rock with united offense and defense, without any flaw. Facing such an opponent, his chances of winning were uncertain.

In plain terms, if he couldn't defend against Kexiao, he would lose. And even if he could defend, he also seemed to be in danger. Of course, Feng Yi's physical condition was also a part of the reason. At that time, he had considered factors like stamina and physical state, but he hadn't expected to fall apart at such a crucial moment.

Watching the public media's discussions... Jiu Ling couldn't understand why Kexiao would send this segment of video to the media. Sometimes, it was better for the public not to know that Revenge Shadow Rider was still alive.

"Kexiao, you must be very clear about the kind of reaction this video will bring to the Federation, right?" Jiu Ling asked tentatively.

Kexiao shrugged indifferently, "Clear, so what?"

"Don't you care at all about the impact this will have on the Federation?"

"Heh, those who should appear will always appear, there's no use in thinking about those who shouldn't."

Jiu Ling fell silent... It took a long while for her to catch on.

If we say Kexiao sent the battle video with Revenge Shadow Rider at this time, people would somewhat think that the Revenge Shadow Rider was being suppressed by him. And for Saudi, in this era that lacked top fighters, it was like a strong stimulant.

But if it was later, the interpretations would multiply. The general public would think there was something fishy, questioning why not release the video right after the battle? They would even speculate about the authenticity of the footage. Of course, this was also a form of deterrence for the Federation's super fighters. With Kexiao around, would the Federation's super fighters dare to act so recklessly? Clearly, they would need to weigh their options.

"Instead of that, why does everyone seem so down lately?" Kexiao couldn't understand the recent behavior of the others.

"How can we smile when both stars have been taken? I really don't know what the Council's bigwigs think about all day. If it wasn't for the decisions at the top, it would not have evolved to this situation. The responsibility belongs to..."

How did this girl manage to drag her own family elders into it while she was at it? Kexiao quickly gestured to Jiu Ling to be quiet for the moment, "A single victory or defeat proves nothing. What's lost can be taken back."

Xia Mu's gaze was cold, "I must personally reclaim what we lost in the last match."

"Are you talking about that Apophis who pilots the 9th generation model?"

Xia Mu was stunned, "Kexiao, how... how could you be sure of that person's identity?"

"Heh, some things don't need confirmation. The two heroes of the twin star conquest are indeed very popular in the Federation."

"What do you mean?"

Kexiao's words were so clear and yet he still didn't understand. Really, as dull as a block of wood. Jiu Ling rolled her eyes at Xia Mu, though she herself had only just realized, "Since Hugo could hijack our military's resources on Planet B, the other person... and also being capable of combating you, must be Apophis."

"Damn..." Xia Mu raised both hands in surrender before preparing to run off to the Gravity Room for training. Halfway through, he turned back in a hurry, "Commander, can you let me fight a one-on-one battle with him?"

"This is war, not a personal vendetta game." However, a pilot like Apophis was indeed a threat. Kexiao paused slightly, then said, "If you are confident in defeating him, I will create an opportunity for you."

That was all he needed. Watching Xia Mu bounce away, Jiu Ling let out a deep breath.

For some reason, with Kexiao around, no matter the situation, she felt a sense of security in her heart.

Although as a junior officer I probably shouldn't say this, Jiu Ling still tentatively asked, "May I ask you a question?"

"I'm all ears."

"What is our next plan? Are we going to reorganize the army, or continue to focus on the battle around the binary stars?"

"Not the binary stars."

"Then what is it...?"

Kexiao shook his head, not answering her question directly. "After all, you are a commander. Don't be so shortsighted. Why do we always act like a cute child who has lost their candy, always trying to retrieve it instead of planning for greater benefits?"

Having said that, Kexiao stood up and left the room, leaving Jiu Ling alone, speechless.

His answer couldn't help but make Jiu Ling blush slightly...

Admittedly, as a graduate of a senior military academy, Jiu Ling had indeed served as a commander in many battles. But from the moment she started piloting the super mecha, she was no longer strictly a commander. She served rather as a super soldier or a vanguard leading elite troops in surprise attacks. In this fleet-level large-scale battle, everything was under the overall command of Kexiao.

This concept of divergent paths to the same destination was similar to the Wind Thunder Legion—when Feng Yi was in charge, John could only serve as a commander of a local battlefield.

If a binary star was lost, Feng Yi would never be willing to hand over the hard-fought binary stars. Upon learning that Feng Yi had not died, Kexiao knew that there was a high chance the stars would be lost.

He was never someone who liked to be led by the nose. There were many ways to retake the binary stars, but directly attacking this tough bone, the binary stars themselves, was the most difficult.

Kexiao's strategic thinking was very clear: leap directly to the Central War Zone and outflank the Federation's flank for enveloping maneuvers, cutting open a breach from the outside in.

This area was defended by the Sky Eagle Fleet and the Hengyu Fleet, located at the border of the Federation's Central War Zone. It was also the prime location where the majority of the Federation's young commanders showcased their talents. Only by passing through the Central War Zone's multiple real battle tests could one qualify as a true fleet commander, and earn the right to lead troops into the frontline Xiuluo battlefield. Amelia was a classic example.

Kexiao didn't even take Amelia seriously, let alone the group of weaklings who had graduated from military schools only a few years ago and had just fought a few real battles—this was not blind arrogance, but absolute strength and confidence.

On the contrary, Feng Yi had experienced countless large and small battles. What was terrifying was his completely unpredictable thought processes. Despite having only the Wind Thunder Legion, its combat capability was quite formidable. Coupled with the Normandy Fleet's interlocking constraints, even Kexiao was unwilling to engage in this kind of sticky, unwelcome war of attrition, so it was better to let the binary stars defend in anticipation of an attack, as the best strategy.

Kexiao had no intention of continuing to fight a war of attrition over the binary stars. Three days later, the Saudi super fleet quickly reorganized and set out on their journey, piercing through the border of the Pross Empire and directly into the Bermuda central galaxy, fearless even when facing both the Sky Eagle and Hengyu super fleets.

The Hengyu Fleet was originally commanded by Hengyu, but now it was led by Maria, a young genius from the Wind Thunder Military Academy. Known for her quick attacks, Maria had an aggressive tactical mindset and was known as Fast Attack Maria.

The Sky Eagle Fleet, originally led by Annie, was now taken over by Milu, a talented beauty who graduated from the Royal Military Academy of Yingland. Milu excelled in defense, had a relatively conservative macro tactical ideology, and strong overall control, although she occasionally carried out proactive surprise attacks.

Despite their young age, both were absolute front-runners among the younger generation and enjoyed high prestige in their own academies. They had also fought quite a few large and small battles, holding high status among the country's youth.

Admittedly, neither of them held a high personal weight in the Military Department as they had just taken on their roles not long ago, without many opportunities to showcase themselves. However, they were no less than anyone else from the same era.

This Saudi super fleet, weren't they engaged with the Normandy Fleet and the Wind Thunder Legion? How did they suddenly move to the central battle line? When the news that the empire's super fleet had penetrated the central zone reached the two fleet commanders, both adorned with the rank of colonel, they communicated for a full 15 minutes and quickly came up with a strategic deployment plan.

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