Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 836 - 818: Prelude to War!

Originally, Rocky had little hope for the sixth-generation armor. Yet, he realized that his wisest decision was to request the design blueprint for the sixth-generation armor from the Uranus Corporation, which made him fully aware of the looming crisis.

To be honest, after achieving victory after victory relying on Rune Battleships and Rune Armor, Rocky had felt a hint of complacency. This sense of complacency wasn’t born from arrogance but emerged naturally. Not just him, even someone like Orton harbored such feelings to some extent.

However, the blueprint of the sixth-generation armor pulled them back to reality. Even through this incomplete blueprint, they could perceive that the rivals, as represented by the sixth-generation armor designed by Uranus Corporation, had not been crushed by Rune Technology. Though temporarily silenced, they had neither surrendered nor ceased resistance, but were instead actively seeking opportunities for counterattack.

What’s more significant is that once the sixth-generation armor is successfully produced, it will completely surpass the current White Demon Armor!

This is the most critical aspect and what concerns Rocky the most.

Back when the Holy Angel Armor made a sudden appearance, it surpassed the White Demon Armor as well. But at that time, Rocky was a nobody, and no one cared whether the White Demon Armor was overshadowed. Now, however, the situation is different. Rocky’s entire existence, and his bold autonomy in the counteroffensive war, relies on Rune Technology. The White Demon Armor is the pinnacle of Rune Technology. If the White Demon Armor is surpassed, then Rocky is finished.

Given such circumstances, Rocky naturally didn’t have time to complain. He immediately delved into the research and expansion of new technologies, working alongside extreme instructors to integrate Rune Technology and Elemental Technology into these new advancements.

Undoubtedly, judging by Rocky’s current attitude, it is as though he’s facing his greatest adversary. His efforts resemble total war preparation. Yet in reality, his situation is rather stable.

First is the external environment.

With tensions between him and the Three Great Alliances temporarily eased, his reputation reached its zenith, where no one dared to challenge him anymore. Even if someone disliked him, it was futile. Furthermore, as everyone actively prepared for the counteroffensive war, there was no one to disturb him.

Secondly, internal developments have also been progressing smoothly.

After nearly two years of massive undertakings, Thunderhawk City’s upgrade was finally complete. At least in terms of its size, Thunderhawk City is now a mid-sized Sky City. Moreover, due to the implementation of the militarization plan, Thunderhawk City could be considered a super formidable mid-sized Sky City. With dozens of Asura Cannons, it could annihilate any Sky City it faces.

Simultaneously, the city’s construction projects were completed one by one. First was the armament factory, followed by the shipyard. With these two significant facilities up and running, the production of armor from Thunderhawk City doubled. As for the significance of the shipyard, it was even more profound.

Essentially, Thunderhawk City’s shipyard and armament factory are vastly different. Thunderhawk City’s armament factory exclusively produces armor, with all Rune Armor manufacturing centering around it, while the Apple Tree Corporation acts merely as a distributor. The situation with the shipyard, however, is completely different.

In terms of selling Rune Battleships, the Apple Tree Corporation held dominant control. They not only could manufacture, sell, and independently research Rune Battleships but also benefited from Rocky merely as a provider of Rune Technology.

Now, with the completion of Thunderhawk City’s shipyard, this dynamic is set to shift. Rocky would gain greater importance in the Rune Battleship domain since the shipyard in Thunderhawk City isn’t intended for battleship production—it’s geared towards the development of new Rune Battleships and the associated technology.

As long as Rocky masters this aspect, he can continuously maintain a leading and dominant position in the Rune Battleship field. Even if all the battleships in the world were upgraded to Rune Battleships, Rocky would secure his unshakable position as long as his battleships remain the most advanced and powerful.

Overall, Rocky’s development trajectory is relatively stable.

Thus, time flew by, and in just a few months, the third counteroffensive war finally began!

After extensive preparation, nearly every Sky City in the heavens was now ready for war. Resources had long been allocated toward war efforts, and when the first month of Sky Era 121 arrived, the third counteroffensive war officially commenced.

In this month, the Three Great Alliances assembled over two hundred Sky Cities of varying sizes in Marta Airspace and launched sweeping attacks on all terrestrial targets within this region.

What is termed Marta Airspace is essentially the location of Marta City. For the current populace, this city has faded into obscurity; hardly anyone knows that such a city even exists anymore. Yet to anyone with a faint recollection of Land Era history, the significance of this city is undeniable.

During the period when Demons still occupied the land, Marta City was the largest and most magnificent city on the continent, the center of the world. Its importance far exceeded that of today’s God Cities—indeed, even the combined significance of the Top Ten Divine Cities couldn’t rival Marta City in its prime.

Similarly, in the Sky Era, Marta City holds immense significance. When the Demons began their invasion of the land, humanity suffered successive defeats, and nearly all retreated to this city, which became one of the most crucial strongholds in resisting the Demons. Furthermore, history’s very first Sky City was built and launched here!

Unfortunately, this famed city—once instrumental in human warfare and boasting immeasurable contributions—was eventually occupied and destroyed by the Demons, left in ruins. Yet even as a wasteland, the city remains immensely meaningful and strategically valuable.

Because Marta City was so grand during its peak as one of the last major strongholds of the Land Era, it still retains a wealth of defensive structures—even after a century, these are still functional. Consequently, the Three Great Alliances decided to begin the third counteroffensive war with Marta City as the pivotal battleground, aiming to reclaim it and use this victory to officially ignite the war!