Chapter 94.1
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Chu Yan stayed in his room, carefully examining what he should bring to the battlefield.
The communicator suddenly rang, and he paused in his movements, looking sideways for a moment before realizing who the “Xiang Circle1og: 项圈. The word itself means necklace/collar. But the 项 is also the same as the Xiang in the Xiang family.” nickname is in his contact list. Unusually hesitant, he reached out to pick up the communicator and accepted the incoming video call request.
Xiang Kun’s holographic figure slowly appeared in midair.
Chu Yan looked at him silently, not speaking in the slightest.
Having known each other for over a decade, this was the first time he didn’t know what attitude to adopt towards this archnemesis he’d grown up with. The memories of their petty fights in the past now seemed strangely precious, highlighting the heaviness of the present situation even more.
After taking in the current appearance of Chu Yan, Xiang Kun visibly paused, his gaze scanning up and down the military uniform Chu Yan wore. Finally, his eyes settled on Chu Yan’s face, which now seemed somewhat unfamiliar without its usual provocative expression. His lips moved slightly before he spoke, “I’ve heard about it. Your family and Marshal He’s troops are going to take the lead.”
“Yeah.” Chu Yan nodded, and touched the long blade in his hand, and asked, “Are you still in the capital?”
Xiang Kun’s gaze moved to Chu Yan’s hand again. He then nodded, suddenly adding: “I wanted to go, but my father locked me up.”
“Don’t come,” Chu Yan tightened his grip on the long blade, his expression finally showing some change. With a hint of urgency in his voice, he spoke before falling silent again. He lowered his head, flipping the long blade as he spoke. “In a battlefield like this, your presence will only be a hindrance. Your father did the right thing.”
His tone finally became similar to his usual tone when facing Xiang Kun before.
Xiang Kun watched him with his head bowed, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind: ‘If this person were no longer in the world in the future…’
His heart inexplicably trembled at the thought. He subconsciously turned his head slightly and said, “I… I had someone send you something. Remember to open the ship’s passage and receive it… Come back safely.”
Chu Yan heard him and looked up to see him face-to-face.
Xiang Kun, feeling inexplicably guilty, avoided his gaze and deliberately said, “After all these years of fighting, I haven’t won against you once… Chu San, you can’t bully people and run away without facing the consequences.” With that, he raised his hand and ended the call. Then, as if he had done something wrong, he closed his eyes and leaned back on the sofa, feeling a bit restless.
The air hung quietly as Chu Yan gradually snapped out of his reverie. His mind replayed Xiang Kun’s expression, obscured by shadows from his hair, as he uttered the last sentence. Suddenly, Chu Yan clenched his fist and held it up in front of him, his eyebrows lifting momentarily before quickly returning to their usual position. He then got up and walked out of the room.
Asteroid belt.
Chu Rong frowned at the detailed star map scanned by the flagship, and suddenly suspended navigation.
“What’s wrong?” Qiao Zhiya stepped forward, puzzled. He had been studying the star maps intensively over the past few days, trying to analyze the situation ahead. “Is it because the asteroids are too dense? The flagship’s protective shell should be strong enough to pass through this asteroid belt. I reinforced it with a magic array during repairs.”
“It’s not that.”
Chu Rong shook his head and pointed to two directions on the star map that happened to be opposite each other. “Starting from here, the star map has a familiar look. This direction leads to the border of the Federation, very close to Chu Family’s mining planet. If we want to return home sooner, taking this route would be the safest option. After we pass through the asteroid belt, we can temporarily rest on the mining planet and arrange for someone from home to meet us. But on this side…”
“What’s wrong with this?” Qiao Zhiya became more puzzled. He traced a direction on the star map, continuing onto the other side. “If it goes on… it goes to… the Empire?”
“Indeed, the Empire.” Chu Rong nodded, raised his hand, showing the red line. His frown deepened. “This red line is guiding me to the Empire.”
Qiao Zhiya’s expression changed, and he quickly reached out to grasp his wrist, sensing the magical energy. After a moment, he furrowed his brow and said, “The formation’s effect is still active, and the bloodline traction formation shouldn’t have any issues…”
“I know, I trust you,” Chu Rong said, holding his hand in return. His gaze shifted between the two directions on the star map as he continued, “So I speculate that either my Dage or Chu Yan, one of them must have gone to the Empire. We left just before the fake Zergs’ appearance, and now it’s been two months. The situation outside must have changed drastically. At such a sensitive time with the appearance of the Zergs, whoever among them appears in the Empire… it doesn’t signify something good.”
As Qiao Zhiya understood Chu Rong’s analysis, he became worried immediately. He had some kindling about what Chu Rong is not saying. “Do you want to pilot the flagship directly to the Empire?”
Chu Rong nodded, adding, “However, if it’s Dage who’s in the Empire for some formal outing, then me directly piloting the flagship towards the Empire will count as a war provocation. It will have a very bad impact on the Chu family. “
Qiao Zhiya couldn’t help but glance at the communication equipment on the flagship and fiddle with the communicator on his wrist. His ears drooped as he said, “Still can’t contact the outside world…” If only they could make contact and inquire about the situation.
“It’s no use. Unless we leave the asteroid belt or get close to the navigable channels cleared by the cooperation between the two civilizations, we won’t have any signal,” Chu Rong replied. Suddenly, he touched the red line on his wrist, feeling a vague sense of unease. Finally, without hesitation, he changed the flagship’s course directly towards the direction of the Empire.
Qiao Zhiya casted a sidelong glance at him.
Chu Rong reached up and cupped his ear, as if persuading himself, but also seeking strength from him. He said, “No matter what, I can’t leave my family in the enemy’s stronghold.”
Above the Empire’s border planet, the Chu family’s army and General He Hongjun’s army, under the watchful eyes of the other families, were the first to advance towards the small-scale Zerg tides gathering around the Zerg Queen. They still weren’t planning to use the medicine provided by the Ning family; with the Zerg Queen present, conservative combat was deemed most appropriate.
Chu Yan got on the small battleship his squad was stationed at. He touched the Chu family crest on hand, and waited quietly for orders.
At the forefront, the squad led by Fan Xiangnan and Lin Zhen took the lead. Above their heads floated numerous battlefield monitoring devices—these were tools used by the other families and the Empire to observe the Chu family’s activities. However, it was mandated by battlefield regulations that they couldn’t simply destroy these devices.
“Before, just the thought of our Chief monitoring the battlefield with these monitoring devices and caring about our safety made me feel incredibly reassured, but now…” Zhuang Yu sighed over the squad’s general frequency channel, then quickly fell silent. She rallied her spirits and encouraged, “But as usual, if we win, I’ll treat you all to a big feast, and if we lose, we’ll clean the ships!”
“No problem.” Fan Xiangnan answered. He stared at the dense cluster of Zergs surrounding the black hole, asking, “Are you all ready?”
“Ready!”
All the squad members who had been quiet answered in unison. They were all soldiers brought out by Chu Rong himself, and they would never flinch even if they knew the death or trap waiting for them ahead.
Because they believe they can win! In the Chu family’s army dictionary, there was no failure!
Fan Xiangnan’s face revealed a slight smile, he took a deep breath, and then exhaled, saying, “Onboard your mechas!”
“Understood!”
Amidst the incredulous gazes from the other factions in the rear, the elite squad of the Chu family, which always led the charge in every battle, simultaneously opened the top hatches of their warships and efficiently donned their mechas before boarding them.
The second echelon immediately stepped forward to assist them in stowing away the warships, forming a protective formation behind them as they advanced.
Rows of grey mechs stood steadily in the forefront of the army, presenting an imposing sight. Unlike the standard mechs used by other armies, these mechas varied in size and had smoother joint designs. At first glance, it seemed as though the soldiers had transformed into giants leading the vanguard.
“First, use the warships to disperse the gathered Zergs. Then, according to the previous plan, divide into groups, surround, and attack. Let’s move out!” Yuan Lie commanded solemnly from the command post of the Chu Family’s warship, replacing Chu Rong, with eyes full of determination and fighting spirit.
“Understood!”
Responding to the command, the mecha squad, accompanied by the fleet of small warships behind them, descended together. Meanwhile, the cannons of the warships in the rear all aimed at the direction of the black hole and opened fire simultaneously.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
It was as if Mars had fallen into a hornet’s nest. The disturbance caused the Zerg Queen to stick its head out of the black hole, while the surrounding small Zergs, after a moment of agitation, fiercely charged towards the attacking warships.
“Kill it!”
“Kill it!”
The same cries echoed from different channels as the descending gray mechs, accompanied by the small warship fleet, charged towards the swarming Zergs from various directions. Meanwhile, the warships ascended once again, their cannons aimed at the black hole, prepared for any sudden attack from the Zerg Queen.
On the other side, He Hongjun also waved his hand and issued orders. The He family army dispersed around the perimeter of the Chu family army, enclosing the entire battlefield. This action effectively separated the Imperial Royal Flagship and the flagships of the other families from the rest of the fleet.
The battle finally kicked off. Meanwhile, Long Ruifeng turned back and couldn’t help but exclaim in disbelief, “The Chu family’s army is operating mechas? But they didn’t drink the medicine, right? And the medicines provided by the Ning family—”
Ning Tianya also snapped out of his shock, and upon hearing this, he quickly summoned his spiritual strength and fiercely jabbed at him, visibly furious at his unfiltered remarks.
Members of the Xiang and Wei families, upon hearing this, were intrigued. They glanced at Ning Tianya simultaneously, then exchanged looks with each other. Showing no interest in further pretense, they immediately dialed their own military channels using their communication devices and ordered, “Seal all the medicine provided by the Ning family, conduct detailed research, and prepare for a press conference.”
If the Ning family has indeed tampered with the medicine, then there’s no need to fight this battle. They would rather betray their country than let the Ning family escape punishment on this battlefield!
They actually would do something horrendous despite a calamity at this scale! Absolutely shameless!
Upon hearing this, Ning Tianya had a bad feeling instinctively. He couldn’t help but glare at Long Ruifeng again and then approached the representatives sent by the Xiang and Wei families this time. He reassured them, saying, “Please calm down, both of you. The medicine provided by the Ning family is absolutely fine. We cannot afford infighting now, especially in the midst of such a crucial battle.”
“Seems like your Ning family is also aware that we are in the midst of a crucial battle!” The representative from the Xiang family didn’t listen to any explanation, maintaining his angry demeanor. Without giving Ning Tianya a chance to respond, he turned around and left.
“For the second wave, it’s up to your Ning family to catch up. We from the Wei family need to conduct a detailed inspection on the soldiers who have taken Ning family’s medicine. We’re out of time!” The representative from the Wei family followed suit, coldly leaving after dropping his remark.
“They are clearly trying to use this as an excuse to delay their time on the battlefield!” Long Ruifeng immediately expressed his anger after the spiritual power pain disappeared, perfectly embodying what it means to be a “mindless fool.”
Ning Tianya was beginning to suspect that what An Xei implanted in Long Ruifeng’s mind wasn’t a mental lock, but rather some kind of drug that makes people foolish! Of course, he knew that the actions of the Xiang and Wei families were a pretext to delay their time on the battlefield. But if it weren’t for Long Ruifeng’s incredibly foolish remark, how could the Xiang and Wei families have found this “pretext” to begin with?
“Shut up for me! You fool!”
After the representatives of the Xiang and Wei families left, Ning Tianya didn’t hesitate to rebuke Long Ruifeng, speaking with a heavy tone, “Now, the Chu family’s army suddenly has the ability to operate mechas, and He Hongjun, that old fox, intentionally separated the battlefield from us to guard against any tricks we might play. The Xiang and Wei families seized the opportunity because of your stupid remark, turning the situation in our favor into this mess. If this plan fails, don’t bother being the President anymore. Go be an underground ghost instead!”
Long Ruifeng, who had been suppressed by Ning Tianya for a while, was already dissatisfied with him. Upon hearing this, he refused to back down and retorted, “It was clearly your Ning family’s foolish actions, trying to tamper with the medicines and actually leave behind evidence. And you still dare to push the blame onto me? The Xiang and Wei families would find excuses to delay the battle anyway. The fact that the Chu family’s army can operate mechas is not my fault. What right do you have to criticize me?”
“Don’t argue,” Emperor An Mhu, who had been quietly sitting in the rear, spoke up suddenly in annoyance. Shaking the communicator in his hand. He said, “It’s a call from Uncle Wang2og 王叔, 王 is a surname, but it can also means “king”.”
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Chu Yan stayed in his room, carefully examining what he should bring to the battlefield.
The communicator suddenly rang, and he paused in his movements, looking sideways for a moment before realizing who the “Xiang Circle1og: 项圈. The word itself means necklace/collar. But the 项 is also the same as the Xiang in the Xiang family.” nickname is in his contact list. Unusually hesitant, he reached out to pick up the communicator and accepted the incoming video call request.
Xiang Kun’s holographic figure slowly appeared in midair.
Chu Yan looked at him silently, not speaking in the slightest.
Having known each other for over a decade, this was the first time he didn’t know what attitude to adopt towards this archnemesis he’d grown up with. The memories of their petty fights in the past now seemed strangely precious, highlighting the heaviness of the present situation even more.
After taking in the current appearance of Chu Yan, Xiang Kun visibly paused, his gaze scanning up and down the military uniform Chu Yan wore. Finally, his eyes settled on Chu Yan’s face, which now seemed somewhat unfamiliar without its usual provocative expression. His lips moved slightly before he spoke, “I’ve heard about it. Your family and Marshal He’s troops are going to take the lead.”
“Yeah.” Chu Yan nodded, and touched the long blade in his hand, and asked, “Are you still in the capital?”
Xiang Kun’s gaze moved to Chu Yan’s hand again. He then nodded, suddenly adding: “I wanted to go, but my father locked me up.”
“Don’t come,” Chu Yan tightened his grip on the long blade, his expression finally showing some change. With a hint of urgency in his voice, he spoke before falling silent again. He lowered his head, flipping the long blade as he spoke. “In a battlefield like this, your presence will only be a hindrance. Your father did the right thing.”
His tone finally became similar to his usual tone when facing Xiang Kun before.
Xiang Kun watched him with his head bowed, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind: ‘If this person were no longer in the world in the future…’
His heart inexplicably trembled at the thought. He subconsciously turned his head slightly and said, “I… I had someone send you something. Remember to open the ship’s passage and receive it… Come back safely.”
Chu Yan heard him and looked up to see him face-to-face.
Xiang Kun, feeling inexplicably guilty, avoided his gaze and deliberately said, “After all these years of fighting, I haven’t won against you once… Chu San, you can’t bully people and run away without facing the consequences.” With that, he raised his hand and ended the call. Then, as if he had done something wrong, he closed his eyes and leaned back on the sofa, feeling a bit restless.
The air hung quietly as Chu Yan gradually snapped out of his reverie. His mind replayed Xiang Kun’s expression, obscured by shadows from his hair, as he uttered the last sentence. Suddenly, Chu Yan clenched his fist and held it up in front of him, his eyebrows lifting momentarily before quickly returning to their usual position. He then got up and walked out of the room.
Asteroid belt.
Chu Rong frowned at the detailed star map scanned by the flagship, and suddenly suspended navigation.
“What’s wrong?” Qiao Zhiya stepped forward, puzzled. He had been studying the star maps intensively over the past few days, trying to analyze the situation ahead. “Is it because the asteroids are too dense? The flagship’s protective shell should be strong enough to pass through this asteroid belt. I reinforced it with a magic array during repairs.”
“It’s not that.”
Chu Rong shook his head and pointed to two directions on the star map that happened to be opposite each other. “Starting from here, the star map has a familiar look. This direction leads to the border of the Federation, very close to Chu Family’s mining planet. If we want to return home sooner, taking this route would be the safest option. After we pass through the asteroid belt, we can temporarily rest on the mining planet and arrange for someone from home to meet us. But on this side…”
“What’s wrong with this?” Qiao Zhiya became more puzzled. He traced a direction on the star map, continuing onto the other side. “If it goes on… it goes to… the Empire?”
“Indeed, the Empire.” Chu Rong nodded, raised his hand, showing the red line. His frown deepened. “This red line is guiding me to the Empire.”
Qiao Zhiya’s expression changed, and he quickly reached out to grasp his wrist, sensing the magical energy. After a moment, he furrowed his brow and said, “The formation’s effect is still active, and the bloodline traction formation shouldn’t have any issues…”
“I know, I trust you,” Chu Rong said, holding his hand in return. His gaze shifted between the two directions on the star map as he continued, “So I speculate that either my Dage or Chu Yan, one of them must have gone to the Empire. We left just before the fake Zergs’ appearance, and now it’s been two months. The situation outside must have changed drastically. At such a sensitive time with the appearance of the Zergs, whoever among them appears in the Empire… it doesn’t signify something good.”
As Qiao Zhiya understood Chu Rong’s analysis, he became worried immediately. He had some kindling about what Chu Rong is not saying. “Do you want to pilot the flagship directly to the Empire?”
Chu Rong nodded, adding, “However, if it’s Dage who’s in the Empire for some formal outing, then me directly piloting the flagship towards the Empire will count as a war provocation. It will have a very bad impact on the Chu family. “
Qiao Zhiya couldn’t help but glance at the communication equipment on the flagship and fiddle with the communicator on his wrist. His ears drooped as he said, “Still can’t contact the outside world…” If only they could make contact and inquire about the situation.
“It’s no use. Unless we leave the asteroid belt or get close to the navigable channels cleared by the cooperation between the two civilizations, we won’t have any signal,” Chu Rong replied. Suddenly, he touched the red line on his wrist, feeling a vague sense of unease. Finally, without hesitation, he changed the flagship’s course directly towards the direction of the Empire.
Qiao Zhiya casted a sidelong glance at him.
Chu Rong reached up and cupped his ear, as if persuading himself, but also seeking strength from him. He said, “No matter what, I can’t leave my family in the enemy’s stronghold.”
Above the Empire’s border planet, the Chu family’s army and General He Hongjun’s army, under the watchful eyes of the other families, were the first to advance towards the small-scale Zerg tides gathering around the Zerg Queen. They still weren’t planning to use the medicine provided by the Ning family; with the Zerg Queen present, conservative combat was deemed most appropriate.
Chu Yan got on the small battleship his squad was stationed at. He touched the Chu family crest on hand, and waited quietly for orders.
At the forefront, the squad led by Fan Xiangnan and Lin Zhen took the lead. Above their heads floated numerous battlefield monitoring devices—these were tools used by the other families and the Empire to observe the Chu family’s activities. However, it was mandated by battlefield regulations that they couldn’t simply destroy these devices.
“Before, just the thought of our Chief monitoring the battlefield with these monitoring devices and caring about our safety made me feel incredibly reassured, but now…” Zhuang Yu sighed over the squad’s general frequency channel, then quickly fell silent. She rallied her spirits and encouraged, “But as usual, if we win, I’ll treat you all to a big feast, and if we lose, we’ll clean the ships!”
“No problem.” Fan Xiangnan answered. He stared at the dense cluster of Zergs surrounding the black hole, asking, “Are you all ready?”
“Ready!”
All the squad members who had been quiet answered in unison. They were all soldiers brought out by Chu Rong himself, and they would never flinch even if they knew the death or trap waiting for them ahead.
Because they believe they can win! In the Chu family’s army dictionary, there was no failure!
Fan Xiangnan’s face revealed a slight smile, he took a deep breath, and then exhaled, saying, “Onboard your mechas!”
“Understood!”
Amidst the incredulous gazes from the other factions in the rear, the elite squad of the Chu family, which always led the charge in every battle, simultaneously opened the top hatches of their warships and efficiently donned their mechas before boarding them.
The second echelon immediately stepped forward to assist them in stowing away the warships, forming a protective formation behind them as they advanced.
Rows of grey mechs stood steadily in the forefront of the army, presenting an imposing sight. Unlike the standard mechs used by other armies, these mechas varied in size and had smoother joint designs. At first glance, it seemed as though the soldiers had transformed into giants leading the vanguard.
“First, use the warships to disperse the gathered Zergs. Then, according to the previous plan, divide into groups, surround, and attack. Let’s move out!” Yuan Lie commanded solemnly from the command post of the Chu Family’s warship, replacing Chu Rong, with eyes full of determination and fighting spirit.
“Understood!”
Responding to the command, the mecha squad, accompanied by the fleet of small warships behind them, descended together. Meanwhile, the cannons of the warships in the rear all aimed at the direction of the black hole and opened fire simultaneously.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
It was as if Mars had fallen into a hornet’s nest. The disturbance caused the Zerg Queen to stick its head out of the black hole, while the surrounding small Zergs, after a moment of agitation, fiercely charged towards the attacking warships.
“Kill it!”
“Kill it!”
The same cries echoed from different channels as the descending gray mechs, accompanied by the small warship fleet, charged towards the swarming Zergs from various directions. Meanwhile, the warships ascended once again, their cannons aimed at the black hole, prepared for any sudden attack from the Zerg Queen.
On the other side, He Hongjun also waved his hand and issued orders. The He family army dispersed around the perimeter of the Chu family army, enclosing the entire battlefield. This action effectively separated the Imperial Royal Flagship and the flagships of the other families from the rest of the fleet.
The battle finally kicked off. Meanwhile, Long Ruifeng turned back and couldn’t help but exclaim in disbelief, “The Chu family’s army is operating mechas? But they didn’t drink the medicine, right? And the medicines provided by the Ning family—”
Ning Tianya also snapped out of his shock, and upon hearing this, he quickly summoned his spiritual strength and fiercely jabbed at him, visibly furious at his unfiltered remarks.
Members of the Xiang and Wei families, upon hearing this, were intrigued. They glanced at Ning Tianya simultaneously, then exchanged looks with each other. Showing no interest in further pretense, they immediately dialed their own military channels using their communication devices and ordered, “Seal all the medicine provided by the Ning family, conduct detailed research, and prepare for a press conference.”
If the Ning family has indeed tampered with the medicine, then there’s no need to fight this battle. They would rather betray their country than let the Ning family escape punishment on this battlefield!
They actually would do something horrendous despite a calamity at this scale! Absolutely shameless!
Upon hearing this, Ning Tianya had a bad feeling instinctively. He couldn’t help but glare at Long Ruifeng again and then approached the representatives sent by the Xiang and Wei families this time. He reassured them, saying, “Please calm down, both of you. The medicine provided by the Ning family is absolutely fine. We cannot afford infighting now, especially in the midst of such a crucial battle.”
“Seems like your Ning family is also aware that we are in the midst of a crucial battle!” The representative from the Xiang family didn’t listen to any explanation, maintaining his angry demeanor. Without giving Ning Tianya a chance to respond, he turned around and left.
“For the second wave, it’s up to your Ning family to catch up. We from the Wei family need to conduct a detailed inspection on the soldiers who have taken Ning family’s medicine. We’re out of time!” The representative from the Wei family followed suit, coldly leaving after dropping his remark.
“They are clearly trying to use this as an excuse to delay their time on the battlefield!” Long Ruifeng immediately expressed his anger after the spiritual power pain disappeared, perfectly embodying what it means to be a “mindless fool.”
Ning Tianya was beginning to suspect that what An Xei implanted in Long Ruifeng’s mind wasn’t a mental lock, but rather some kind of drug that makes people foolish! Of course, he knew that the actions of the Xiang and Wei families were a pretext to delay their time on the battlefield. But if it weren’t for Long Ruifeng’s incredibly foolish remark, how could the Xiang and Wei families have found this “pretext” to begin with?
“Shut up for me! You fool!”
After the representatives of the Xiang and Wei families left, Ning Tianya didn’t hesitate to rebuke Long Ruifeng, speaking with a heavy tone, “Now, the Chu family’s army suddenly has the ability to operate mechas, and He Hongjun, that old fox, intentionally separated the battlefield from us to guard against any tricks we might play. The Xiang and Wei families seized the opportunity because of your stupid remark, turning the situation in our favor into this mess. If this plan fails, don’t bother being the President anymore. Go be an underground ghost instead!”
Long Ruifeng, who had been suppressed by Ning Tianya for a while, was already dissatisfied with him. Upon hearing this, he refused to back down and retorted, “It was clearly your Ning family’s foolish actions, trying to tamper with the medicines and actually leave behind evidence. And you still dare to push the blame onto me? The Xiang and Wei families would find excuses to delay the battle anyway. The fact that the Chu family’s army can operate mechas is not my fault. What right do you have to criticize me?”
“Don’t argue,” Emperor An Mhu, who had been quietly sitting in the rear, spoke up suddenly in annoyance. Shaking the communicator in his hand. He said, “It’s a call from Uncle Wang2og 王叔, 王 is a surname, but it can also means “king”.”
Enjoy this bonus update!Chu Yan stayed in his room, carefully examining what he should bring to the battlefield.The communicator suddenly rang, and he paused in his movements, looking sideways for a moment before realizing who the Xiang Circle1og: . The word itself means necklace/collar. But the is also the same as the Xiang in the Xiang family. nickname is in his contact list. Unusually hesitant, he reached out to pick up the communicator and accepted the incoming video call request. Xiang Kun's holographic figure slowly appeared in midair.Chu Yan looked at him silently, not speaking in the slightest.Having known each other for over a decade, this was the first time he didn't know what attitude to adopt towards this archnemesis he'd grown up with. The memories of their petty fights in the past now seemed strangely precious, highlighting the heaviness of the present situation even more.After taking in the current appearance of Chu Yan, Xiang Kun visibly paused, his gaze scanning up and down the military uniform Chu Yan wore. Finally, his eyes settled on Chu Yan's face, which now seemed somewhat unfamiliar without its usual provocative expression. His lips moved slightly before he spoke, I've heard about it. Your family and Marshal He's troops are going to take the lead.Yeah. Chu Yan nodded, and touched the long blade in his hand, and asked, Are you still in the capital?Xiang Kun's gaze moved to Chu Yan's hand again. He then nodded, suddenly adding: I wanted to go, but my father locked me up.Don't come, Chu Yan tightened his grip on the long blade, his expression finally showing some change. With a hint of urgency in his voice, he spoke before falling silent again. He lowered his head, flipping the long blade as he spoke. In a battlefield like this, your presence will only be a hindrance. Your father did the right thing.His tone finally became similar to his usual tone when facing Xiang Kun before.Xiang Kun watched him with his head bowed, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind: If this person were no longer in the world in the future'His heart inexplicably trembled at the thought. He subconsciously turned his head slightly and said, I I had someone send you something. Remember to open the ship's passage and receive it Come back safely.Chu Yan heard him and looked up to see him face-to-face.Xiang Kun, feeling inexplicably guilty, avoided his gaze and deliberately said, After all these years of fighting, I haven't won against you once Chu San, you can't bully people and run away without facing the consequences. With that, he raised his hand and ended the call. Then, as if he had done something wrong, he closed his eyes and leaned back on the sofa, feeling a bit restless.The air hung quietly as Chu Yan gradually snapped out of his reverie. His mind replayed Xiang Kun's expression, obscured by shadows from his hair, as he uttered the last sentence. Suddenly, Chu Yan clenched his fist and held it up in front of him, his eyebrows lifting momentarily before quickly returning to their usual position. He then got up and walked out of the room.Asteroid belt.Chu Rong frowned at the detailed star map scanned by the flagship, and suddenly suspended navigation.What's wrong? Qiao Zhiya stepped forward, puzzled. He had been studying the star maps intensively over the past few days, trying to analyze the situation ahead. Is it because the asteroids are too dense? The flagship's protective shell should be strong enough to pass through this asteroid belt. I reinforced it with a magic array during repairs.It's not that.Chu Rong shook his head and pointed to two directions on the star map that happened to be opposite each other. Starting from here, the star map has a familiar look. This direction leads to the border of the Federation, very close to Chu Family's mining planet. If we want to return home sooner, taking this route would be the safest option. After we pass through the asteroid belt, we can temporarily rest on the mining planet and arrange for someone from home to meet us. But on this sideWhat's wrong with this? Qiao Zhiya became more puzzled. He traced a direction on the star map, continuing onto the other side. If it goes on it goes to the Empire?Indeed, the Empire. Chu Rong nodded, raised his hand, showing the red line. His frown deepened. This red line is guiding me to the Empire.Qiao Zhiya's expression changed, and he quickly reached out to grasp his wrist, sensing the magical energy. After a moment, he furrowed his brow and said, The formation's effect is still active, and the bloodline traction formation shouldn't have any issuesI know, I trust you, Chu Rong said, holding his hand in return. His gaze shifted between the two directions on the star map as he continued, So I speculate that either my Dage or Chu Yan, one of them must have gone to the Empire. We left just before the fake Zergs' appearance, and now it's been two months. The situation outside must have changed drastically. At such a sensitive time with the appearance of the Zergs, whoever among them appears in the Empire it doesn't signify something good.As Qiao Zhiya understood Chu Rong's analysis, he became worried immediately. He had some kindling about what Chu Rong is not saying. Do you want to pilot the flagship directly to the Empire?Chu Rong nodded, adding, However, if it's Dage who's in the Empire for some formal outing, then me directly piloting the flagship towards the Empire will count as a war provocation. It will have a very bad impact on the Chu family. Qiao Zhiya couldn't help but glance at the communication equipment on the flagship and fiddle with the communicator on his wrist. His ears drooped as he said, Still can't contact the outside world If only they could make contact and inquire about the situation.It's no use. Unless we leave the asteroid belt or get close to the navigable channels cleared by the cooperation between the two civilizations, we won't have any signal, Chu Rong replied. Suddenly, he touched the red line on his wrist, feeling a vague sense of unease. Finally, without hesitation, he changed the flagship's course directly towards the direction of the Empire.Qiao Zhiya casted a sidelong glance at him.Chu Rong reached up and cupped his ear, as if persuading himself, but also seeking strength from him. He said, No matter what, I can't leave my family in the enemy's stronghold.Above the Empire's border planet, the Chu family's army and General He Hongjun's army, under the watchful eyes of the other families, were the first to advance towards the small-scale Zerg tides gathering around the Zerg Queen. They still weren't planning to use the medicine provided by the Ning family; with the Zerg Queen present, conservative combat was deemed most appropriate.Chu Yan got on the small battleship his squad was stationed at. He touched the Chu family crest on hand, and waited quietly for orders.At the forefront, the squad led by Fan Xiangnan and Lin Zhen took the lead. Above their heads floated numerous battlefield monitoring devicesthese were tools used by the other families and the Empire to observe the Chu family's activities. However, it was mandated by battlefield regulations that they couldn't simply destroy these devices.Before, just the thought of our Chief monitoring the battlefield with these monitoring devices and caring about our safety made me feel incredibly reassured, but now Zhuang Yu sighed over the squad's general frequency channel, then quickly fell silent. She rallied her spirits and encouraged, But as usual, if we win, I'll treat you all to a big feast, and if we lose, we'll clean the ships!No problem. Fan Xiangnan answered. He stared at the dense cluster of Zergs surrounding the black hole, asking, Are you all ready?Ready!All the squad members who had been quiet answered in unison. They were all soldiers brought out by Chu Rong himself, and they would never flinch even if they knew the death or trap waiting for them ahead.Because they believe they can win! In the Chu family's army dictionary, there was no failure!Fan Xiangnan's face revealed a slight smile, he took a deep breath, and then exhaled, saying, Onboard your mechas!Understood!Amidst the incredulous gazes from the other factions in the rear, the elite squad of the Chu family, which always led the charge in every battle, simultaneously opened the top hatches of their warships and efficiently donned their mechas before boarding them.The second echelon immediately stepped forward to assist them in stowing away the warships, forming a protective formation behind them as they advanced.Rows of grey mechs stood steadily in the forefront of the army, presenting an imposing sight. Unlike the standard mechs used by other armies, these mechas varied in size and had smoother joint designs. At first glance, it seemed as though the soldiers had transformed into giants leading the vanguard.First, use the warships to disperse the gathered Zergs. Then, according to the previous plan, divide into groups, surround, and attack. Let's move out! Yuan Lie commanded solemnly from the command post of the Chu Family's warship, replacing Chu Rong, with eyes full of determination and fighting spirit.Understood!Responding to the command, the mecha squad, accompanied by the fleet of small warships behind them, descended together. Meanwhile, the cannons of the warships in the rear all aimed at the direction of the black hole and opened fire simultaneously.Boom! Boom! Boom!It was as if Mars had fallen into a hornet's nest. The disturbance caused the Zerg Queen to stick its head out of the black hole, while the surrounding small Zergs, after a moment of agitation, fiercely charged towards the attacking warships.Kill it!Kill it!The same cries echoed from different channels as the descending gray mechs, accompanied by the small warship fleet, charged towards the swarming Zergs from various directions. Meanwhile, the warships ascended once again, their cannons aimed at the black hole, prepared for any sudden attack from the Zerg Queen.On the other side, He Hongjun also waved his hand and issued orders. The He family army dispersed around the perimeter of the Chu family army, enclosing the entire battlefield. This action effectively separated the Imperial Royal Flagship and the flagships of the other families from the rest of the fleet.The battle finally kicked off. Meanwhile, Long Ruifeng turned back and couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief, The Chu family's army is operating mechas? But they didn't drink the medicine, right? And the medicines provided by the Ning familyNing Tianya also snapped out of his shock, and upon hearing this, he quickly summoned his spiritual strength and fiercely jabbed at him, visibly furious at his unfiltered remarks.Members of the Xiang and Wei families, upon hearing this, were intrigued. They glanced at Ning Tianya simultaneously, then exchanged looks with each other. Showing no interest in further pretense, they immediately dialed their own military channels using their communication devices and ordered, Seal all the medicine provided by the Ning family, conduct detailed research, and prepare for a press conference.If the Ning family has indeed tampered with the medicine, then there's no need to fight this battle. They would rather betray their country than let the Ning family escape punishment on this battlefield!They actually would do something horrendous despite a calamity at this scale! Absolutely shameless!Upon hearing this, Ning Tianya had a bad feeling instinctively. He couldn't help but glare at Long Ruifeng again and then approached the representatives sent by the Xiang and Wei families this time. He reassured them, saying, Please calm down, both of you. The medicine provided by the Ning family is absolutely fine. We cannot afford infighting now, especially in the midst of such a crucial battle.Seems like your Ning family is also aware that we are in the midst of a crucial battle! The representative from the Xiang family didn't listen to any explanation, maintaining his angry demeanor. Without giving Ning Tianya a chance to respond, he turned around and left.For the second wave, it's up to your Ning family to catch up. We from the Wei family need to conduct a detailed inspection on the soldiers who have taken Ning family's medicine. We're out of time! The representative from the Wei family followed suit, coldly leaving after dropping his remark.They are clearly trying to use this as an excuse to delay their time on the battlefield! Long Ruifeng immediately expressed his anger after the spiritual power pain disappeared, perfectly embodying what it means to be a mindless fool.Ning Tianya was beginning to suspect that what An Xei implanted in Long Ruifeng's mind wasn't a mental lock, but rather some kind of drug that makes people foolish! Of course, he knew that the actions of the Xiang and Wei families were a pretext to delay their time on the battlefield. But if it weren't for Long Ruifeng's incredibly foolish remark, how could the Xiang and Wei families have found this pretext to begin with?Shut up for me! You fool!After the representatives of the Xiang and Wei families left, Ning Tianya didn't hesitate to rebuke Long Ruifeng, speaking with a heavy tone, Now, the Chu family's army suddenly has the ability to operate mechas, and He Hongjun, that old fox, intentionally separated the battlefield from us to guard against any tricks we might play. The Xiang and Wei families seized the opportunity because of your stupid remark, turning the situation in our favor into this mess. If this plan fails, don't bother being the President anymore. Go be an underground ghost instead!Long Ruifeng, who had been suppressed by Ning Tianya for a while, was already dissatisfied with him. Upon hearing this, he refused to back down and retorted, It was clearly your Ning family's foolish actions, trying to tamper with the medicines and actually leave behind evidence. And you still dare to push the blame onto me? The Xiang and Wei families would find excuses to delay the battle anyway. The fact that the Chu family's army can operate mechas is not my fault. What right do you have to criticize me?Don't argue, Emperor An Mhu, who had been quietly sitting in the rear, spoke up suddenly in annoyance. Shaking the communicator in his hand. He said, It's a call from Uncle Wang2og , is a surname, but it can also means king.
