Chapter 260 This star field hides enormous power, we must master it!
Energy beams flickered in the air, and ancient guardian creatures let out low roars, like immortal warriors.

The frigate finally arrived at the battlefield, and the huge cannon roared and fired at the ancient creatures, and the huge explosion echoed in the ruins.

Although these guardians were powerful, they gradually lost their advantage under Sterkar's precise tactics.

Finally, as the last guardian fell, the battlefield returned to a brief tranquility.

Leo's communication came again, with a hint of fatigue in his voice: "Master Pioneer, the guardian creatures have been completely eliminated, but we paid a heavy price.

The ruins here are full of dangers. I suggest that we retreat temporarily and make new plans!"

Sterkar said coldly: “No, Leo, we can’t retreat.

You have broken through the defenses of these guardians and continue to advance to discover the secrets that lie deep within the ruins.

This star field hides great power, we must master it!"

Leo was silent for a few seconds, then replied firmly: “Understood, Herald Master.

We will keep moving forward and won’t let you down!”

The live broadcast room was boiling again:

[Lord Stekar is so decisive. He will never retreat! This is the true leadership style! ]

[Wow, this is really thrilling. Can Leo and the others keep going? ]

[These guardian creatures designed by the designer of Azure Star No. 009 are simply too powerful! But Lord Sterkar is still as steady as a rock! ]

[There must be a bigger secret in the ruins next. I feel like the real danger has just begun! ]

[No matter what, I believe that Lord Sterkar will be able to grasp this secret. He has never let us down! ]

Sterkar stood in front of the podium, his eyes deep and determined.

He knew that this operation was far from over and the real secrets were hidden deeper.

No matter how much danger lies ahead, he will not stop.

"Keep going, Leo!" Stekar murmured in a low voice, "We can't fail!"

"Master Pioneer, we have cleared the outer guardian creatures, but the structure of this ruins is much more complicated than we expected!" Leo's voice came from the communication, still with a bit of fatigue and uneasiness: "We just found a huge altar deep in the maze. The altar exudes an energy that we cannot analyze, which seems to be very similar to the energy of the Emperor's Sword!"

Sterkar frowned slightly, and said in a steady tone: "Leo, are there more guardians around the altar? Or any other threats?"

Leo was silent for a second, then replied: “No other guardians have been found so far, but the energy fluctuations on the altar are extremely strong, as if they could trigger some unpredictable phenomenon at any time.

Our equipment can only read part of the energy data, but we still can't decipher those runes!"

Sterkar’s eyes became sharper, and he whispered, “Be alert and don’t act rashly.

Elena, have the scientists of the team arrived? Have them immediately assist Leo in deciphering the runes on the altar!"

Elena nodded immediately: "Yes, Master Pioneer, the scientists have arrived at the scene. I will personally coordinate their work and decipher those runes as soon as possible!"

Stekar nodded, then turned to the holographic screen, his eyes fixed on the mysterious altar.

The glowing runes seemed to be silently telling some ancient secret, which made him feel vaguely uneasy.

Elena’s voice came again: “Master Pioneer, according to our preliminary analysis, the runes on the altar seem to be ritual texts used by ancient civilizations to summon some kind of power.

We are still trying to decipher them, but what is certain is that this altar is likely related to the source of power of the Emperor's Sword!"

Sterkar's eyes suddenly became deep: "Summon some kind of power? Are you saying that this altar may be a channel leading to some higher level of energy?"

Elena hesitated for a moment, then replied, “Yes, Master Pioneer.

This ritual rune has never been discovered in history, and we cannot be completely sure of its function, but it is certain that this power is not something that ordinary people can control.

We must proceed with caution, otherwise there may be unforeseen consequences!"

Sterkar was silent for a moment, then said coldly: “It is necessary to act cautiously, but we cannot stand still because of this.

Continue to decipher the runes and find the correct way to open this altar.

We must master this power and not let the Terra Empire get ahead!"

Just after Sterkar gave the order, comments in the live broadcast room appeared again:

[Oh my god, the altar can actually summon power? This is too dangerous! ]

[Be careful with Leo, a stronger guardian might emerge from the altar! ]

[This rune looks so strange, there must be incredible power hidden in it! ]

[The pace of the design by Designer No. 009 of Azure Star is getting more and more intense this time. It is totally unpredictable what will happen next! ]

[Lord Stekar is indeed decisive. He is not afraid of such a dangerous thing. He is truly a strong man! ]

[The power of the altar is definitely not an ordinary thing. It might completely change the situation of the battle! ]

Stekar glanced at the barrage, his eyes still grim.

He knew clearly that the altar before him was not just an ordinary relic, it might very well contain the unsolved power of some ancient civilization.

No matter what danger is hidden behind the altar, as a pioneer, he must get to the bottom of it.

Not long after, Elena's voice came again, sounding a little nervous: "Master Pioneer, we have deciphered some runes and preliminarily determined that this altar does have the function of summoning some kind of energy.

But the strange thing is that this power does not seem to be passive, it seems to be waiting for some opportunity to activate! "

Stekar narrowed his eyes slightly. "Waiting to be activated? Are you saying that this power may have been dormant for countless years, waiting for a chance to revive?"

Elena nodded: “Yes, Master Pioneer.

According to our analysis, the energy fluctuations on this altar are very similar to those of the Emperor's Sword, and there seems to be some kind of connection.

We speculate that this power may be inextricably linked to the Emperor's Sword, and may even be the true source of the sword's power!"

Sterkar's eyes darkened, and he tightened his grip on the Emperor's Sword at his waist: "If the true source of the Emperor's Sword's power is here, then we must find out how to activate it.

We cannot let this power continue to sleep!"

At this moment, Leo's voice suddenly became urgent: "Master Pioneer, the energy fluctuations around the altar have suddenly increased! We can't be sure whether it is caused by external factors or the interpretation of the runes has triggered a certain mechanism. It is recommended that you take action immediately!"

Stekar's expression instantly became more serious. He knew that there was no way out now.

He said in a deep voice: “Leo, strengthen your defense immediately.

Elena, continue to read the runes, we must take control before the energy gets out of control!"

The atmosphere in the command room was extremely tense, and all operators stared at the screens, ready to respond to emergencies at any time.

The energy fluctuations became stronger and stronger, and the entire altar seemed to be emitting a low humming sound, and the light kept flickering, as if heralding that some ancient power was about to awaken.

Elena's voice sounded again, more urgent: "Master Harbinger, we have deciphered the key activation rune, but this rune seems to need the energy of the Emperor's Sword to merge with it in order to be fully activated.

We need you to insert the sword into the altar yourself to unlock this power!"

Sterkar's eyes were firm and calm. He slowly drew out the Emperor's Sword. The sword flashed with dazzling light, as if responding to the call of the altar.

Without any hesitation, he walked straight to the altar in the holographic projection and whispered: "This is the final key. The Emperor's Sword is destined to be closely related to this altar.

Now is the time to awaken this dormant power!"

Leo and Elena both held their breath, and the entire assault team was nervously watching Sterkar's actions.

Stekar walked towards the altar step by step, the Sword of the Emperor making a low humming sound in his hand, as if it was also looking forward to this moment.

He walked to the altar, gripped the hilt of the sword with both hands, and scanned the flashing runes on the altar with sharp eyes.

Without hesitation, he slowly inserted the Emperor's Sword into the center of the altar.

In an instant, a powerful energy surged out from the sword and hit the core of the altar.

The entire altar was instantly engulfed by the light, and the dazzling light forced everyone to close their eyes temporarily.

The air was filled with strong energy fluctuations, as if the entire planet was shaking.

When the light gradually dissipated, Sterkar still stood firmly in front of the altar, and the Sword of the Emperor was still inserted in the altar.

However, the surface of the altar had undergone drastic changes. The runes no longer flickered, but slowly dimmed, as if they had completed their mission.

Stekar slowly drew out the Emperor's Sword, and the sword flashed with a new light, as if it had gained some mysterious power.

His eyes were cold, his voice was low and firm: "The power of the altar has been awakened, the true power of the Emperor's Sword belongs to us!"

Elena's voice was filled with excitement: "Master Harbinger, the energy of the altar has been completely integrated with the Emperor's Sword. This power is extremely powerful, far beyond our imagination! This will completely change our control over the battle situation!"

Leo also said excitedly: "Master Pioneer, we succeeded this time! No matter how the Terra Empire attacks, they can't resist this force!"

The barrage in the live broadcast room exploded again:

[So shocking! The true power of the Emperor's Sword has finally been activated! ]

[I never thought that the power of the altar and the Emperor's Sword were so closely related. The designer of Azure Star No. 009 is such a genius! ]

[Lord Stekar is indeed invincible. He does not flinch in the face of such danger! ]

[The Terra Empire will definitely suffer a great loss next. This force is simply invincible! ]

[This scene gave me goosebumps. Lord Sterkar is so powerful! ]

[The power of the Emperor's Sword has awakened, and the battle situation will completely change! ]

Sterkar stood in front of the altar with a determined look.

He knew that the battle was far from over, but with the true power of the Emperor's Sword at his disposal, he would fear nothing.

"Evacuate the ruins!" Sterkar calmly gave the order: "We have obtained the most important thing. Now it is time to return to the battlefield and face the final battle of the Terra Empire!"

Following his order, everyone acted quickly, and the assault team, scientists and battleship personnel began to evacuate the ruins in an orderly manner.

The battleship's engine started again, and the huge hull slowly rose into the air, heading towards a more distant star region.

Sterkar stood in the center of the command room, holding the Emperor's Sword in his hand, his eyes firmly looking at the starry sky ahead.

The battleship quickly entered the orbit of the Raider planet, and the huge base on the planet appeared in the holographic projection.

The buildings in the base are densely arranged like a honeycomb, an energy shield covers the entire base, and the defense system is always ready to deal with any possible threats.

Stekar ordered the fleet to land. As the warships gradually approached the base, a large number of soldiers and commanders had gathered on the main road of the base, waiting for the triumphant return of the Pioneer.

The battleship landed steadily on the huge platform, the hatch slowly opened, and Sterkar, wearing black armor and holding the Emperor's Sword, slowly walked down the gangway.

His eyes were stern and his steps were steady, followed by trusted commanders such as Elena and Leo.

Leo stood beside Sterkar, his eyes filled with excitement: "Master Pioneer, your victory will be our hope for the future. The power of the Emperor's Sword will completely change the situation of the war!"

Stekar nodded slightly, but didn't show much emotion.

Entering the base, Tomoko's voice rang in his ears: "Master Pioneer, the energy of the Emperor's Sword has been fully integrated into our system, but after my comprehensive analysis of the Terra Empire's current combat power, our chances of winning are not optimistic!"

When Sterkar heard this, he paused and turned to look at the holographic screen: "Tell me in detail!"

Sophon's tone remained calm: "The military strength of the Terra Empire is extremely powerful, especially the power controlled by their Emperor himself, which far exceeds our expectations.

Even if we gain control of the Emperor's Sword, its power, though great, will not be enough to take on the entire Terran Empire.

After comprehensive data analysis, if we engage in direct battle with the Terra Empire at this stage, our chances of winning are less than 15%!"

This sentence was like a bucket of cold water poured on Stekar's head. He frowned slightly. Although he had a premonition in his heart, he was still surprised by such a low winning rate.

He asked calmly: "Even if we have the Emperor's Sword, the odds of winning are still so low?"

Tomoko immediately gave her answer: “Yes, Her Majesty.

Although the power of the Emperor's Sword can enhance our combat capabilities, the Terra Empire has more high-tech weapons and a huge military force, especially their strategic resources and supply lines are very strong. Our basic strength cannot compete with them in a short period of time!"

Elena also stepped forward at this time, her expression solemn: "Master Pioneer, although we have the Emperor's Sword, the advantages of the Terra Empire in technology and resources cannot be ignored."

(End of this chapter)