"Use long-range weapons and maintain a safe distance. Do not allow any of those creatures to board our ships," Xu Qianghua instructed, his expression serious.
"Understood, Patriarch. I'll inform the fleet commanders immediately," Xin replied before ending the connection.
Han glanced toward him with a slight frown. "Looks like we're going to fight sooner than expected."
"Only if they force us," Xu Qianghua replied calmly, then turned his attention back to the cryogenic display. "For now, let's focus on getting these people out."
Outside the Dreadlight, several concealed Xu family vessels quietly changed course, moving away from the main formation and spreading into defensive positions between the damaged warship and the approaching Zerg scouts.
Their weapons remained inactive, and their special coatings continued hiding their signatures from enemy detection.
