Chapter 902: Chapter 675: What Is This Now?
The gigantic Shadow Island only appeared on the radar of the reconnaissance ship for a moment before disappearing.
Two captains rubbed their eyes, “Gone again?”
Five seconds passed, ten seconds passed…
“The target has disappeared.”
This time they could finally be sure.
However, both had seen that scene and could be certain it was not an illusion.
So now how to handle this suddenly became a problem for the both of them to face.
The two exchanged glances; they both understood each other’s unspoken thoughts, yet no one mentioned them.
The combat level here was already very high, the recent situation possibly indicated a man-made reason.
If they proceeded to investigate according to this deduction, they might indeed discover the other’s trail, but on the other hand, they also faced immense danger.
They were only dispatched by the escort fleet for a temporary reconnaissance mission, not to court death.
Even if they were to risk death, they didn’t want to pave the way for that HZ1 fleet.
External and internal factors alike, so both were waiting for the other to speak first.
“I think we should continue…”
Both spoke simultaneously, stopped when they heard the same words, and then laughed heartily at each other.
Both understood the following words.
However, just at that moment, a dense red spot flashed across the radar star map again.
[Alert! Energy reaction detected!]
Hmm?
Both were suddenly startled, simultaneously turning to look at the light screen.
“Appeared again?”
“This time at the wormhole entrance.”
The spherical star bombs drifting in space, at this moment, all had their countdowns on the built-in chips reach zero.
And then exploded with a roar.
A magnificent explosion shockwave rose in front of the wormhole.
The intense energy reaction finally successfully drew the attention of the two reconnaissance ships.
“Report to Major, discovered severe explosion at target point, energy level exceeds our firepower standards.”
At this moment, the two captains’ gazes crossed again, with fear deeply hidden in their eyes.
“Slow down, prepare for optical mapping, carefully probe the surrounding situation, preserve our viable forces.”
“Share intelligence with HZ1 fleet.”
This time there’s really something going on!
What Mu Fan and Black didn’t expect was that these two reconnaissance ships, instead of pursuing the trail of Shadow Island, were scared by the star bomb explosions and slowed down.
At this moment, the Federation military completely lost track of Shadow Island.
The blue HZ1 fleet, at this moment, finally received the information transmitted back by the two reconnaissance ships.
Major General Su Qi, standing with arms folded in front of the star map, quietly watched the two reconnaissance ships beginning to decelerate, finally spoke after hearing the report in his ear:
“Where’s the information I want, the enemy’s level, quantity, firepower distribution, power affiliation…”
“Tell them, last chance, I want to see real reconnaissance intelligence.”
Su Qi’s voice carried a sense of ruthlessness, such soldiers in his charge would face execution, this was the first time cooperating with a regular fleet for a mission.
Yet his feeling was… terrible.
“Everyone prepare for battle, activate third and fourth engine groups, advance at full speed.”
…
Orders from HZ1 fleet clearly reached the ears of the two majors, who cursed angrily but ultimately had no choice but to increase speed, advancing at full speed.
Because the main cannon locking from friendly forces kept the alarm blaring continuously.
Advancing offers a slim chance of survival.
Not advancing, they might now return their souls to the galaxy.
After nearly ten minutes of delay, the slow-moving reconnaissance ships finally regained their former speed, this time charging towards the wormhole like warriors with no regard for life or death.
When getting closer to the target, the optical imaging map finally appeared on the light screen.
“Report to Major, no local ship structures detected, energy reaction disappeared.”
Hearing the report from the soldier behind, the two captains indeed felt more and more unsure.
This indicated the real danger hadn’t been eliminated, instead, the threat level increased again.
“Report to Major, HZ1 fleet sent a message, requesting us to enter the wormhole.”
Upon hearing the second message, the two majors could no longer hold back and cursed out loud:
“Damn it, is that guy at the back urging us to die?”
“What do they take us for, cannon fodder!?”
“Greetings to his entire family’s females.”
After cursing for more than ten seconds, the nervous lieutenant behind stepped forward, asking in a low voice: “Should we delay a bit?”
One major turned to look at the lieutenant, eyes filled with disdain, “How could you be just stupid, downright crying stupid.”
“With so many main cannons behind us, am I crazy to delay, do you want us to be executed by cannon fire!”
“Everyone, stop moving, prepare your bodies for stabilization, ready to cross the wormhole! The moment to witness history has arrived, we will prevail!”
The major instantly seemed like a different person, shouting with a spirited tone.
“Victory!”
“Victory!”
Amid the entire ship’s officers and soldiers’ vigorous roar, the two reconnaissance ships, without slowing down at all, rushed straight into the wormhole!
After a brief blackout, without Corruptor’s poisonous mist blockade, the reconnaissance ships entered the space where asteroid 131 was located without a scratch.
Then, both the major and soldiers felt the peculiar tranquility and peace unique to this space.
“Uh, did we enter the wrong place?”
There was only a few broken asteroids in the empty space visible.
Nothing on radar, not even suspicious objects could be scanned.
In view was only that lone planet.
“Star map shows us now located 20 light-years away from the wormhole…” The lieutenant looked at the light screen, then at the major.
“Oh, then we didn’t go the wrong way.” The major replied casually.
“What’s the matter with that planet!”
Finally, someone noticed the bizarre hollow on the atmosphere of asteroid 131, then observed the massive crater visible to the naked eye, and its peculiar half-barren, half-lush appearance.
After this, everyone fell silent.
This might be the most abnormal planet they’ve seen in their space careers, right?
A moment later, the reconnaissance ship returned through the wormhole, transmitting the captured images.
…
HZ1 fleet learned immediately.
After seeing the three-dimensional light screen and comparing with the information supplied by the Military Department, Major General Su Qi finally moved, no longer silent.
He raised his head, his dark face looking forward, giving orders in a deep voice: “Contact Vice Admiral Christopher of the Blue Dawn Fleet, noted special situation in military restricted area, safe passage.”
Subsequently, this fleet of over seventy ships successively entered through the wormhole.
Without any obstruction and hesitation, the fleet in armed alert state directly followed the markers on the star map, appearing within the atmosphere of Planet 131.
And then prepared to land according to the coordinates of the previously explored base.
However, when the fleet hovered over the massive crater…
Su Qi’s already dark face became as dark as the bottom of a pot, he looked at the star map, then looked down, then at the star map again.
This crater was enormous, so large that anyone who saw it couldn’t forget it.
But… where is the promised military base?
“Is headquarters sending us false star maps?”
“Descend.”
“Descend.”
“Report to General, we are below sea level and still no base found. However, our exploration fighter units seem to have found something strange, please make a decision.”
The adjutant stepped forward, pressing several buttons on the control console, instantly locking the screen onto a location, making it clear.
An eye-catching heart-shaped crater was hard to ignore.
Su Qi frowned, looking at this heart-shaped crater, then his gaze fell peculiarly on the central position.
There, a pink box with a bow tie was placed.
“What is that?”
The dark-skinned major general frowned, looking at the adjutant.