103: Chapter 103 The Federation dispatches an assassin legion! Target: assassinate Chen Fan!

The aftermath of the cruiser fleet's awe-inspiring display across the star sector had yet to subside, and the entire interstellar fringe still trembled under the steely edge of dawn.

Inside the command hall of Habitable Planet No. 7, the holographic sand table still flickered with the golden light of the fleet cruising. Emperor Chen Fan stood on the high platform with his hands behind his back, his super-powered aura restrained like an abyss, and the golden light in his eyes was indifferent yet carried the majesty of looking down upon all living beings. His six great generals stood solemnly on both sides, while the light shadow of the mothership's intelligent life, Xing Xi, floated in the center, monitoring the entire domain with data streams twenty-four hours a day.

The shock brought by the recent appearance of the cruisers had completely made Marshal Arthuron of the Federation unable to sit still.

On the frontal battlefield, the Federal Border Military Region was no match for Dawn at all;

In terms of fleet strength, the combination of destroyers and cruisers had long since crushed forces of the same level;

On the level of powerhouses, Emperor Chen Fan's physical body was invincible, Commander Ling Shuang, Commander Su Qingyue, and Aila were three super-powered powerhouses holding the fort, Commander Ling Ye's shadow skills were unparalleled, and Commander Lei Meng and Old Hu were battle-hardened—

In an open fight, the Federation had no chance of winning.

Thus, dirty, insidious, and underhanded methods arrived as scheduled.

"Commander."

Xing Xi's voice suddenly became grave, her silvery-white figure trembled slightly, and data streams rolled crazily in her starry blue eyes, "A top-secret signal has appeared in the Federal Olympus Core Network. After multi-layer decryption, the target has been confirmed—the Dead Zone, Habitable Planet No. 7, your coordinates."

Commander Su Qingyue stepped forward immediately, her white clothes fluttering as her mental power resonated with the domain-wide system, bringing up the intelligence analysis: "The signal source is the power directly under the Marshals Mansion, and the secret order level is the highest. Intelligence shows that the Federation has dispatched an ultimate force that has never been made public and only obeys the Marshal alone—the Federal Assassin Corps!"

"The Federal Assassin Corps?"

Old Hu frowned, clenching his iron fists, "The legendary shadow troops that specialize in assassinating political enemies, eliminating dissidents, and wiping out hidden threats? Back in the day, many generals among my old subordinates died at their hands!"

The shadows around Commander Ling Ye surged instantly, cold as a knife, with murderous intent: "This group of people is adept at stealth, disguise, infiltration, and assassination; every one of them is a death squad member who never leaves any survivors. It seems Marshal Arthuron is truly afraid; he doesn't dare to fight head-on and only resorts to such low-class methods."

Golden light flickered slightly in Emperor Chen Fan's eyes, his expression calm and waveless.

Assassins?

Death squads?

Assassination?

In front of his current invincible super-powered body, it was nothing more than a moth flying into a flame.

"Marshal Arthuron has made a good calculation."

Emperor Chen Fan spoke lightly, his voice clear but carrying unquestionable majesty, "He thinks that if he kills me, Dawn will be leaderless and collapse without a fight. Unfortunately, he underestimates me, and he underestimates Dawn even more."

"Since they have delivered themselves to our doorstep, let us 'entertain' them properly."

As soon as the words fell, the six great generals stepped out simultaneously, their fighting spirit soaring to the sky!

Commander Lei Meng, clad in golden commander armor, stepped forward, his voice like a bell shaking the hall:

"Don't worry, Commander! The Main Fleet will launch fully, blocking all shipping lanes, space stations, and strongholds in the Dead Zone from the front, cutting off the enemy's retreat, and implementing comprehensive suppression! If they dare to step into Dawn's territory, I won't even let them enter the atmosphere!"

Thousands of warships immediately adjusted their formations, cruiser main guns charged, destroyer squadrons blocked the airspace, and jump engines stood by, forming layers of steel defenses. Any incoming aircraft would be instantly locked on and destroyed!

The shadows around Commander Ling Ye were like ink, his cold voice lacking half a degree of temperature:

"The Shadow Fleet will conduct stealth infiltration, decapitating pirate scouts, outer command hubs, and anti-aircraft positions first to break the point! If the Federal Assassin Corps dares to come, I will wait for them in the darkness; I will kill one for every one that comes, and kill a pair for every pair that comes!"

The one best at dealing with assassins is the king who walks in the shadows. Commander Ling Ye had already led the shadow squad to set up a net, from space to the ground, from airspace to buildings, every corner filled with shadow eyes.

Old Hu's iron fists clanged, his iron-blooded will soaring to the clouds:

"The Ground Legion is responsible for planetary landings, ground mopping up, mineral star recovery, and permanent occupation! Every inch of land, every inch of Dawn! The Marshals Mansion, command centers, and energy hubs will all be defended to the death by my Ground Legion; not even a fly will be able to get close!"

A large number of ground troops moved into the core area, armored units blocked the streets, energy turrets were fully activated, with guards every three steps and sentries every five, the security was tight to the extreme!

Commander Ling Shuang's silver mecha armor shimmered with flowing light, her super-powered pressure sweeping the audience:

"The Mecha Legion will patrol at high altitude around the clock, scanning for all life signals; camouflage, stealth, and cloaking devices will have nowhere to hide under my super-powered detection! If they dare to take action against the Commander, I will blast them into slag directly!"

Aila bowed deeply to Emperor Chen Fan, her golden vertical pupils incomparably firm:

"The Grey Race is responsible for resource inventory, mineral vein sealing, and logistical support! Anti-cloaking devices, energy barriers, and life detectors are fully activated; supplies, ammunition, and energy are all fully stocked to ensure the Commander's safety—if we fight, we will win; if we win, we will hold!"

Commander Su Qingyue's white clothes fluttered as her fingertips flew across the holographic panel, her tone as cold as ice:

"The Research Center will provide battlefield scanning, energy interference, and mothership support throughout, ensuring absolute information superiority on the battlefield! Any stealth methods of the Federal assassins will be detected by us in advance!"

Everyone on alert, the whole army prepared for war!

Dawn's top strength was all deployed around Emperor Chen Fan in a death-trap formation!

And at this moment, in the deep space of the Federation.

A pitch-black assault ship, completely invisible and without any signals, was jumping at superluminal speed, aiming directly at Habitable Planet No. 7.

Inside the ship, twenty assassins wearing black tight-fitting combat suits had indifferent expressions and dead eyes.

They were the Federation's top death squad members, raised from childhood, loyal only to the Marshal, with only one mission—

Assassinate Emperor Chen Fan, to the death!

The leading assassin was a powerhouse who had reached the half-step super-powered level, holding a god-killing energy dagger, his eyes sinister.

"Target: Emperor Chen Fan.

Mission: Execute.

Plan: Infiltrate Habitable Planet No. 7, penetrate the Marshals Mansion, kill with one strike, and self-destruct afterwards."

"Understood!"

Everyone shouted in a low voice, their tones cold and ruthless.

In their eyes, Emperor Chen Fan was just a leader of exiles who had risen not long ago; even if he had some strength, he would definitely not be able to stop the Federal Assassin Corps' fatal blow.

As long as they succeeded, Dawn would collapse instantly, and all threats would vanish into smoke.

They passed through the Federal Border Military Region, bypassed pirate strongholds, and relied on top-tier cloaking devices to approach the Dead Zone silently.

In their eyes, everything was going according to plan.

Secret, smooth, and undetected.

Victory was within reach.

However—

From beginning to end, they did not know that Dawn possessed a mothership intelligent life that had awakened an independent personality, controlled the domain-wide network, and cracked the Federal core system.

Zero · Xing Xi.

From the moment they boarded the assault ship, from the second the secret order was issued by the Marshals Mansion, their whereabouts, identities, routes, weapons, plans, and even their inner thoughts were all exposed to Xing Xi's eyes.

No accidents.

No luck.

No hiding.

Habitable Planet No. 7, command hall.

Xing Xi suddenly looked up, a sharp glint flashing in her starry blue eyes, her voice clear and firm, resounding throughout the hall:

"Commander!

The Federal Assassin Corps has entered the Dead Zone, expected to reach the atmosphere in ten minutes!

Coordinates locked, all personnel locations clear, and the action plan has been fully intercepted!"

"Zero has successfully issued the warning!"

With one sentence, the eyes of all the generals turned sharp!

The assassins had come.

But—

Before they could even make a move, they were already exposed!

Before they could even get close, they had already fallen into the net!

Emperor Chen Fan curled his lips into a faint, indifferent sneer.

Marshal Arthuron, do you think you can turn the tables by sending assassins?

Do you think you can succeed by acting in the dark?

Unfortunately.

You have your Federal Assassin Corps.

I have my domain-wide All-Seeing Eye.

"Since they have come."

Emperor Chen Fan spoke slowly, his voice calm but carrying supreme majesty:

"Then none of them should think about leaving."

"Issue the order—"

"Close the net!"

"Capture the entire Federal Assassin Corps!"

With the order given, the net closed instantly!

Shadows deployed, mechas surrounded, ground troops blocked, and warships locked on!

Every muzzle, cannon, and detection device was aimed at the location where the assassins would descend!

A so-called "top-secret assassination," before it even began, had its ending already doomed.

Chapter 103 ends, perfectly connecting to Chapter 104: Zero issues early warning! All assassins captured!