For Li Xin and Galaxy Defense, this battle played to their advantages and demonstrated the strength of Galaxy Defense.
Moreover, the strategic expectations were successfully achieved.
The C-22 continued the blockade, and Owen and Adams, who had rested, also set off.
Adams was reinforced to C-22, and the additional 9,000 ships arrived quickly and spread out to prevent any escapees from other galaxies from entering Xilin.
As for Owen, his fleet continued to set out to recover information belonging to Duncan and directly dig into Duncan's roots.
Owen has now added some more warships, directly expanding the fleet to six space battle groups, with about 18,000 ships.
Although at least 6,000 warships are new recruits, their impact on combat effectiveness after being dispersed among various fleets is still controllable.
As Owen's fleet advanced, the planets they encountered under Duncan's command did not surrender, but they were almost there.
There are not many planets that can resist.
Even if there is resistance, the strength of the resistance is not strong.
In this kind of civil war, it is basically impossible for them to resist to the end.
In addition, Duncan's actions also caused the planets behind him to complain about him.
In the past, when Duncan had more fleets at his disposal, these grievances would not have erupted.
But now Duncan's fleet suffered heavy losses, and the Oort Cloud United Hegemony's fleet also lost to the Galactic Defense Group.
Now, many people feel that Duncan will be finished sooner or later, and their loyalty to him has plummeted.
Every day, Duncan receives bad news.
After these news piled up, Duncan looked unhappy all day long.
He found Clive and asked, "Master Clive, what should we do next? If we continue like this, it won't be long before we won't even have the existing logistical supplies."
Clive was also in a dilemma. He asked, "What do you think we should do? The Galaxy Defense Group's fleet is stuck in the C-22 system. What can I do?"
Duncan asked directly, "Are you afraid of the Galaxy Defense Group's fleet because of your last failure?"
Duncan's words choked Clive. He forced himself to speak in a stiff tone, "I'm not afraid of the Galaxy Defense Group."
"But the strength of their fleet is indeed there. Tell me, what tactics should I adopt now?"
Clive is really in a dilemma now. Under the current known conditions, the number of his fleet is not enough to match that of the Galactic Defense, and the combat effectiveness is also not enough to match that of the Galactic Defense Group's fleet.
At this time, if they wanted to break through Xilinzuo's blockade, they could only take the initiative to attack.
Duncan also hesitated after hearing this.
Clive said, "I regret coming to support you. You are risking my fleet for a Xilin seat."
Clive sent Duncan away and then began brainstorming with his staff to think about how to break the deadlock.
A think tank said, "Since the Galaxy Defense is blocking C-22 but not launching an offensive, it's obviously because the defense of the Xilin Fortress is too strong, and they don't want to bear the losses of a forced attack."
"Why don't we continue to divide our forces and sail the fleet out from the side and rear, bypassing the C-22 and taking care of Owen first."
"In this way, we can prevent Irving from continuing to recapture galaxies and prevent him from continuing to grow."
Upon hearing this, an A-rank general asked, "But this will reduce our strength in Xilin. What if the Galaxy Defense Group directly attacks Xilin?"
"Or perhaps, their fleet forces are also going to support Owen. Isn't this returning to normal?"
The question asked by this A-level general also went straight to the heart of the matter.
The plan proposed by this think tank was also discussed by many people in the General Staff Headquarters.
He continued, "What we want is for the Galaxy Defense Group to attack the Xilin Sky Fortress."
"At present, the Galaxy Defense Group's space combat capability is too strong. We are afraid that we cannot defeat them with our own strength. Even if we can defeat them, it will be a miserable victory."
"Since we are no match for them in a field battle, then we can lure them in and weaken Xilinzuo's power, making them mistakenly believe they can easily defeat him."
"When their fleet invaded and attacked Xilin, the hidden fleet quickly returned to support, relying on Xilin's Sky Fortress to attack the Galaxy Defense Group's attacking forces."
Clive suddenly became alert after listening to the words of this wise man.
He said: "This plan is quite interesting and very feasible."
Then he asked, "What if the Galaxy Defense still doesn't come to attack Xilin, but instead goes after our outbound fleet?"
Upon hearing this, the think tank said, "Then send the outgoing fleet back to attract the Galaxy Defense Group's fleet to pursue them."
"Our idea is to divide the dispatched fleet into two parts."
"When we leave the port of Xilin, we will make a big announcement and let the Galaxy Defense Group know how many fleets we have taken."
"But once out of sight, hide most of the fleet around the Xilin constellation, leaving only a small number of ships, and add a large number of camouflage signals."
"If the Galaxy Defense Group's fleet really goes after this fleet, then we can also transfer a large number of Galaxy Defense Group's ships."
"At this time, we can even take the initiative to attack the remaining fleets of the Galaxy Defense Group."
After listening to this, Clive couldn't help but nod repeatedly: "Interesting, quite interesting."
"This plan is quite good. It is a feasible and effective plan so far."
"But what if the Galactic Defense Group finds a loophole? For example, if they see through our disguised signal?"
The think tank laughed bitterly and said, "Master Clive, if we are really discovered, we don't have any good solutions now."
Clive didn't get angry when he heard this. After thinking about it, he said, "This plan is good and very feasible."
"Times are tough, and we can't expect the plan to be perfect. Even if there's a 50% chance, it's worth trying now."
"I think this plan is feasible. Please submit a complete plan to the General Staff Headquarters so that I can see which fleets are suitable for dispatching."
"Yes! Lord Clive!"
Soon, the complete battle plan was submitted to Clive.
He pondered and made his final decision. He said to Mocha, "Your fleet has suffered heavy losses. Change your livery and disguise yourself as one of my elite fleets. Set out to pursue Owen's fleet."
"You don't have to hit him, just chase him and scare him."
"I think the main battlefield may still be on Xilin's side."
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