Chapter 411: Chapter 410: Escape
"Two possibilities: either these people were once warriors of the Polar Star Battlefield, but as Old Liu said, they were contaminated by the Shilin Race during a mission and slowly assimilated, or Mr. Feng Zhichen’s martial skills have already spread."
Han Yun City shook his head and said, "But right now, regardless of the situation, it doesn’t change our current predicament. We can be certain that these people are plotting against Blue Star. We don’t know their conspiracy, but if we survive and convey this message back to the Polar Star Battlefield, we can take precautions in advance!"
"And there’s also the Void Gold!"
Zhao Yang said, "Our mission is the Void Gold. Although so many changes have occurred, the Void Gold must also be brought back. It’s a treasure that can change the situation on the Polar Star Battlefield. If we can’t bring it back, then our efforts will be meaningless!"
As he spoke, everyone turned their gaze to Xu Lingjun.
Xu Lingjun was speechless for a moment and said, "What, are you expecting me to go back alone?"
"Both of these things are extremely important. No matter which one, it’s worth all four of us sacrificing for it, but someone must survive to convey this message back!"
Han Yun City said, "Old Xu, you’re the only one who can use those transformation capsules. If one of us four has to make it back, that person has to be you!"
"Hmm, you’re right. It’s not that I’m afraid of death, but I really think I’m the most suitable person to survive."
Xu Lingjun nodded, saying, "But the problem is, how do I get back?"
"Don’t you have a Mecha?"
"Who told you that a Mecha has space travel capabilities?"
Xu Lingjun shook his head and said, "The Mecha has a very strong burst acceleration, but it only has thrusters on the waist and legs. It’s hard enough to break through the atmosphere with those two thrusters. It’s okay for short-range battles in the cosmos, but long-distance raids..."
Recalling the animations he had watched, where Mechas could only watch helplessly as enemy warships escaped, unable to catch up.
He sighed and said, "The Mecha’s speed is still slower than a warship’s full linear acceleration. It’s essentially a combat robot, and its physique already determines it can’t travel long distances."
Saying this, he also found himself somewhat speechless.
For this journey, he had made numerous preparations, asking Father Wang to help advertise many things... and they were all highly credible, making it easy for people to believe.
Like the C4 Garuda just now, like nuclear bombs, etc.
But a warship...
He truly didn’t have one in reserve.
Moreover, Xu Lingjun didn’t think a mere few thousand Source Value points could bring forth anything so advanced.
"Besides, Xiaoya has already taken a Strong Assault to divert them. The Shilin Race people are simply too many, and whether the Strong Assault can return safely is still in question."
"So what do we do?"
"Let’s wait for Xiaoya first."
Xu Lingjun sighed, "If Xiaoya doesn’t come back safely, it’s futile to discuss anything. I do have an idea; if it works, we might escape this star, but we’ll have to wait for Xiaoya to return first..."
"Then let’s rest a bit first."
Han Yun City suggested.
"Huh? Rest... sleep again?"
Zhao Yang couldn’t help but shiver. He was nearly traumatized.
Afraid that when he wakes up, the enemy would have him surrounded... that would truly be a dead end.
But after the recent battle, everyone was indeed a bit tired.
They each leaned against the corner to rest.
In the blink of an eye, four hours had passed...
Rumbling sounds came from the sky.
Accompanied by distinct engine noises, the ground trembled slightly. Xu Lingjun, who was meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them wide and said, "Xiaoya’s back!"
"What? He came back with the Mecha?"
The group exclaimed in surprise.
They hurriedly rushed out, only to see in the distant sand, a smoking and soot-covered human-sized mechanical battle armor holding a small black briefcase. "Master, I’ve returned," it said.
Zhao Yang was startled, "The Strong... Strong Assault?"
"Self-destructed!"
Xiaoya’s voice carried an apology, saying, "Sorry, Master, these people not only have physical combat skills but also possess considerable thermal energy weapons. I accidentally fell into their siege, and under their widespread attack, I couldn’t retreat fully intact. In a crisis, I managed to bring back the nuclear energy source."
"That’s enough!"
Xu Lingjun nodded, "Now I have a way to escape!"
"Really? We destroyed their giant robot, but didn’t find any living people in the wreckage? Seems these people are more cunning than I thought, able to escape our encirclement."
In a spacious warship space.
The Stone Giant Leader sneered, "But alas, it’s only prolonging the inevitable. All their transportation means have been destroyed by us. No matter how they struggle, they’re still confined to this planet, which is our domain. They can’t escape."
He ordered, "Search, command all our clansmen to go all out and capture them. As long as they don’t fly off this planet, they can’t escape our clutches. Sooner or later, they will become one of us, and then we will find out what the current status of humanity is through them."
"Leader!"
Suddenly, someone rushed into the warship, shouting, "There’s a report, saying someone personally saw another robot flying, and it’s heading straight for the sky and the atmosphere."
"What?!"
The Stone Giant Leader suddenly stood up, "Another robot?"
A Stone Giant exclaimed, "The enemy is escaping? This is bad. If they escape, knowing we’re on Xuyun Star, they will definitely guard against us. Then, our plan..."
"So what if they’re on guard? Even if we tell them our plan now, what can they do? The situation is already set in stone, too late for anything."
The Stone Giant Leader said angrily, "Turn all the cannons outward, shoot that robot down."
"But Leader, the enemy’s speed is too fast; we can’t catch up, and our artillery weapons are too cumbersome; it’s already too late."
The Stone Giant who came to report said, "All our previous warships have been dismantled; we have no extra warships to break through the atmosphere. If they leave the atmosphere, we really can’t catch them!"
"They must not be allowed to escape!"
The Stone Giant Leader’s face showed a solemn expression, "Who says we don’t have warships? Didn’t we just capture a warship not long ago? A Watchtower class Battleship, specifically designed, equipped with enough powerful weapons. Even if they leave the atmosphere and enter the cosmos, they still can’t escape our capture!"
He turned to look at his many subordinates and said, "And you guys, you haven’t forgotten how to pilot a warship, right?"
"Rest assured, Leader, of course we haven’t forgotten!"
"Destroy them!"
The next moment, as the engines roared to life, the warship beneath everyone’s feet started to rumble and shake violently.