The Seventh Base

"Boom..."

With a loud bang, the Source Power Sword directly cut the long spear in half. The sword swung out, striking the opponent, whose armor shattered with a crackling sound as his body was sent flying, hitting the person behind him.

"This..."

The surrounding onlookers were dumbfounded by the scene. Was she that fierce?

Zero continued to charge forward. Several people attacked her at once, but in the cramped space, they couldn't fully unleash their moves. Zero's sword swept across, her weapon brutally powerful, and in an instant, several people were sent flying, crashing into each other in a messy heap.

And that was Zero holding back, otherwise the scene would have been even more terrifying.

Her icy gaze fixed on Charlie, she moved forward, raising her sword as if she was about to chop Prince Charlie down on the spot.

Princess Elizabeth turned pale with fright. It was one thing if it were somebody else, but this was Zero. Elizabeth knew she really meant to chop; after all, Zero had chopped her several times.

"Zero." At that moment, Xu Mo called out, and Zero stopped, her sword not coming down, her eyes turning towards Princess Elizabeth in front of Xu Mo, a look of anger and annoyance in her gaze.

Then, Zero chopped down with her sword.

"Boom..."

A figure stood in front of Prince Charlie, a wild Source Power Storm bursting forth, sending Zero back a few steps, but the protector was pushed back as well.

Prince Charlie's expression was uncertain as he stared intently at Zero in front of him.

He had thought Zero was just bluffing, but she actually dared to chop at him?

How audacious could she be?

"Prince Charlie, you said it was a personal grievance. Since it's personal, you bringing people here for me without cause, if you don't stop, I can't guarantee what will happen," Xu Mo said.

Charlie looked at the two people beside him and Princess Elizabeth, his eyes darkening.

"Prince Charlie, the Lucas University Library holds many important books. With all this commotion, I fear the library could be destroyed," the librarian Mr. Lu spoke at that moment.

Charlie's gaze flickered, and he looked at Xu Mo.

"Shall we go outside?"

"No problem," Xu Mo replied. If Prince Charlie wanted to make a move, he wasn't afraid. If it came to them fighting, as long as he could take down Prince Charlie before being knocked down himself, it would be fine.

Moreover, Xu Mo didn't mind escalating the situation further.

A group of people bustled their way out, creating overwhelming chaos, and students from Lucas Star University also got the news, rushing from all over the school towards the area.

Xu Mo and his group also walked outside, Princess Elizabeth still by his side, Zero coming over to them, giving Elizabeth a glance.

"Sorry for the trouble," Elizabeth murmured, unexpectedly apologizing. If she hadn't made those remarks at her birthday banquet, King Richard wouldn't have thought to invite Xu Mo for dinner.

Perhaps all this wouldn't have happened so soon.

"Princess, we are partners," Xu Mo replied. King Richard wanting the Blue Star Energy Technology Group and his so-called romance with Elizabeth had nothing to do with each other. Even without Elizabeth pretending to be in a relationship with him, Richard would still want the group. It was an inevitable part of the company's development. If they didn't face it now, they would have to later.

Elizabeth, hearing how Xu Mo addressed her, sighed inwardly, unsure if they could get past this obstacle now.

"Is the Lucas Star Royal Family preparing to become robbers now?" Sal sarcastically remarked on the side. He always had a rough relationship with Elizabeth. Lucas Star prided itself on being a civilized planet, and now they wanted to forcefully take Xu Mo like the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, what was the difference between them and interstellar thieves?

The establishment and operation of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group adhered to all the laws and regulations of Lucas, and if the Federation Government forcefully plundered it, it wouldn't sound good once it spread.

Moreover, they also had a stake in it.

Elizabeth was rendered speechless by Sal's sarcastic voice.

A group of people arrived at the vast open space outside the library where it was already crowded. The students of Lucas University had received the news. Their gazes shifted toward Xu Mo and Elizabeth who were walking out, stirring emotions within them.

The man who had always been regarded as a diligent, yet shameless and disrespectful rogue, Xu Mo, turned out to be the man behind Princess Elizabeth.

They recalled numerous incidents. Originally, Nilo had twice come to the library to trouble Xu Mo. The first time, Xu Mo had dragged him out. The second time, when Nilo came back for revenge, he was severely beaten. It was then that Nilo brought the Holy Temple Knights directly to Lucas University, only to be defeated single-handedly by Xu Mo.

If so, Xu Mo had quietly done a lot for Lucas Star University, twice saving the university's reputation.

The first time was the Lucas incident when he orchestrated a rescue, driving away Nilo.

The second was the Holy Temple Knights incident, where he suppressed the Temple Knights single-handedly.

Yet, at this moment, Prince Charlie aimed to target such a genius.

"Boom…" As they walked out, Charlie retreated as a few men of the Royal Knights stepped forward with terrifying Source Power aura.

Zero took a step forward to stand in front of Xu Mo, her Source Power Sword bursting with a brilliant Energy Light.

"Prince Charlie, since you insist on targeting me, I am curious about what grudge there is," Xu Mo took a step forward and said, "Although I am a commoner and not as noble as Prince Charlie, I still should not be humiliated like this. I request a duel with Prince Charlie."

Charlie furrowed his brows.

A duel? Xu Mo thinks he is fit to duel him?

"Boom!" The members of the Royal Knights took another step forward, only to hear Xu Mo's sarcastic remark: "Previously, I thought Nilo was unworthy, bringing the Holy Temple Knights to suppress us. Unexpectedly, Prince Charlie did the same thing as Prince Nilo, which is quite disappointing."

Prince Charlie's face grew even more unpleasant as Xu Mo compared him with Nilo, ruining his reputation.

"Since it is a personal grudge, I support Prince Charlie stepping forward for a duel," Prince Sal said.

"Duel," someone in the crowd shouted.

"Duel, duel…" the students of Lucas University shouted loudly. They stepped forward, pressuring Charlie with their voices, demanding that he step out for a duel.

"Even Nilo came from a standpoint of differing allegiances, from the Baloma Kingdom. Yet, Prince Charlie led men against the hero of Lucas University over a personal grudge; then Prince Charlie himself should step forward," someone yelled, painting Charlie in an even worse light.

"With such character, what makes him qualified to inherit the throne of Lucas Star in the future?" another suddenly shouted, causing Charlie's face to turn ashen. Why did he feel like someone was deliberately leading this to damage him?

Now, even the right of succession to the throne was mentioned.

Charlie could no longer blame King Richard for the situation. He was prepared to take the blame, but if this continued, it would greatly damage his reputation.

Xu Mo was very popular at Lucas University, and the students all supported him.

At that moment, someone walked up to Charlie and whispered in his ear. Prince Charlie's gaze darkened as he lifted his head to look at Xu Mo and Elizabeth before he spoke, "Elizabeth, I did this for your own good. Since you are obstinate, then take care of it yourself and explain to Dad when you get back."

With that, Prince Charlie turned and led his people away, the grand Royal Guard following him.

Xu Mo frowned. Charlie, was this directing the issue towards Elizabeth?

To make it seem like Prince Charlie was standing up for his sister.

Moreover, this was something Elizabeth could not explain away since the person targeting Xu Mo was her father, King Richard.

Indeed, the students of Lucas University, after hearing Prince Charlie's last sentence, turned to look at Xu Mo, Elizabeth, and Zero, instantly imagining a melodramatic story. Was Prince Charlie indeed standing up for his sister?

Xu Mo watched the flying device take off, his gaze lifting to the sky. Prince Charlie's words were harsh, allowing him to retreat completely while ruining Elizabeth's reputation.