The outcome of this clash could be said to be a draw.

In its burst-combustion state, the Mech Gladiator could match the Star Apostle in explosive power, but this state could only be maintained for a short time. If it couldn't kill the enemy during this short burst, even if it severely wounded the Star Apostle to the point of being unable to fight, it would recover as good as new with a little rest thanks to its powerful self-healing ability.

*Boom!*

Scorching hot air blasted out, and Mech Gladiator No. 41 didn't stop. The propulsion engine at the small of its back whirred madly, and its body plunged towards the Star Apostle's crash site like a bomb.

This scene was witnessed by a pilot from Country Y, who immediately passed the information to the command center and the prime minister.

"We don't have to die…" The prime minister, who had been prepared to turn to rubble with Ludun City, slumped to the ground as if all strength had left him when he heard the news.

As the leader of a powerful nation, he naturally knew how important powerful warriors like the Mech Gladiators were to the current human defense line. Without them, the human defenses would have been overrun by the insane beast tides long ago.

"Yes, the Mech Gladiators have appeared. Ludun City won't be slaughtered like Karl City! They can definitely take down that Ancient King!" The prime minister's expression turned excited, and the soldiers around him were also encouraged, becoming confident.

But at this moment, a huge, cold electronic voice echoed over the entire Ludun City.

"To the leaders of Ludun City, I demand the immediate release of all nuclear weapons in the current military base, to indiscriminately bombard Ludun City at the highest density!"

"Before the bombardment begins, we will trap the enemy within the city!"

"We can temporarily stop the enemy, but we cannot kill it. Letting this city turn to ashes with it is our only chance to kill it!"

The prime minister was stunned.

The civilians and soldiers of Ludun City who heard this cold electronic voice were also stunned.

"Indiscriminate release of all nuclear weapons?"

"Turn the entire Ludun City into ruins?"

"No, no, no! We absolutely disagree!"

The civilians roared in despair. Even the soldiers found it hard to accept, and they turned their gazes to the prime minister.

"Mr. Prime Minister, we're transferring immediately! There are still dozens of helicopters in Ludun City, enough to take all the high-ranking officials away from here!" At this moment, the captain of the guard quietly approached the prime minister's ear and said in a low voice, "Even if we really have to launch nuclear weapons, we must wait until you leave here!"

The prime minister's heart was in turmoil.

Just a few minutes ago, he had been prepared to perish with Ludun City, but then the Mech Gladiator had appeared.

And now, just when he thought hope had appeared, reality struck him hard again.

The prime minister certainly didn't want to die. The reason he had previously been willing to order the launch of nuclear missiles was because he had been driven to the end of the road. Even if he didn't launch nuclear weapons, he would inevitably die in the face of the Star Apostle!

But now, while the Mech Gladiator was resisting the Star Apostle, he still had a chance to survive, so naturally he wouldn't be as fearless as he had been just now!

The instinct to survive is something everyone possesses.

Moreover, the higher one's position and the greater the power one wields, the stronger the desire to live!

Because they hold in their hands things that countless people envy and admire, and once they die, all of these things will turn into bubbles!

Although it was very clear that the Mech Gladiator's request was completely correct for the entire human civilization, sacrificing a city to exchange for the fall of an Ancient King was a worthwhile deal, but this question depended on which perspective you were standing from!

If viewed from the standpoint of Li Tianran or other countries and cities, the destruction of Ludun City and the death of the Star Apostle would undoubtedly represent a great victory for human civilization over the ancient civilization. Moreover, with one less Apostle to threaten them, it was likely that the clans under that Apostle would also disintegrate.

The strength of the ancient civilization would be severely damaged!

Compared to this victory, the loss of a Ludun City and the hundreds of thousands of people inside was nothing!

But if you stand from the perspective of the people of Ludun City, would you be willing to go to the Yellow Springs with the Star Apostle?

The vast majority of civilians and low-level soldiers simply do not have a "big picture" perspective, and the words "self-sacrifice" seem very simple, but in reality, they are very difficult to put into practice.

Not everyone has the courage to die for a righteous cause!

If all the people of Ludun City were given the choice, probably ninety-nine percent of them would choose to give up launching nuclear weapons.

After all, if nuclear weapons are launched at this time, everyone will die; but if nuclear weapons are not launched, taking advantage of the time that the Mech Gladiator is now holding back the Star Apostle, everyone can scatter and escape from London City, and perhaps there is still hope of survival!

After the Star Apostle defeats the Mech Gladiator, it is impossible for it to kill all the hundreds of thousands of Ludun people who are fleeing in all directions.

Even if only by sacrificing a city can an Apostle be destroyed, why does it have to be us?

This is what most people in Ludun City are thinking at this moment!

"We don't agree to launch nuclear missiles!"

Just as the prime minister was caught in a fierce ideological struggle, fierce and angry shouts came from all around.

They were countless civilians who had escaped from the shelters, and at this moment they raised their fists and roared angrily, "We want to live!"

Such shouts were like a wave, and in the end, even the soldiers began to respond.

"Mr. Prime Minister…" The captain of the guard asked in a trembling voice, "What should we do?"

The prime minister gritted his teeth, suddenly raised his head to look at the crowd, and said, "Run! Escape Ludun City! Escape as many as you can… I will not order the launch of nuclear weapons!"

…

At the center of the battlefield, the Star Apostle reappeared. The Mech Gladiator's attack in its burst-combustion state had not caused it to lose its fighting power. Although it had been smashed into the deep ground, it quickly rushed out.

It had also heard the Mech Gladiator's address to Ludun City, and there was no fear on its cold, indifferent face.

It seemed that it knew from the beginning that the prime minister would never launch nuclear missiles according to the Mech Gladiator's request!

"During this period of recovery, I have gained a full understanding of humans… I have learned about something called humanity, which is fearless, upright, and kind, but also greedy, cowardly, and vile." The Star Apostle looked at the Mech Gladiators who were besieging it and said calmly, "I have found that when fighting against human civilization, in addition to powerful strength, if you can make good use of this thing called humanity, then you will never fail!"

"So in this battle, it will be you who are destroyed!"