The First Fleet, having replenished their energy from the high-energy Ion and Super Cannon launches, had regained their combat strength. They relentlessly pursued, launching beams of light that significantly reduced the numbers of the Ice River Fleet. Apart from the God-level handsome ship that managed to remain undamaged under the protection of other ships acting as shields, explosions rippled through the rest of the fleet. Each explosion caused the surrounding ships to slow down, making them easy targets for subsequent attacks.
The Ice River Fleet was getting closer to the star they aimed to retreat to, but their numbers had dwindled to a mere three thousand. Even if they were to retreat successfully, only a handful would likely survive.