"Yes!"
Du Peixing answered affirmatively. "None of the probes we sent out came back. At the same time, we didn't get any feedback either. So we sent out a special operations team with our military's reconnaissance personnel as the main force."
Yao Manrou said, "And then?
There was still no news? "
Du Peixing was silent for a few seconds before saying, "They're gone!"
"He's gone?" Everyone's eyes widened in shock.
Du Peixing nodded. "Yes, they're gone. No one reached the target, and no one came back. It's like they suddenly evaporated. We don't even know if they're dead or alive."
Transit String said, "Even the quantum communicators can't be contacted?"
Du Peixing said, "There's not even a blind spot in the channel."
Everyone was truly shocked. This kind of thing was too strange and bizarre. It was no wonder the military had classified it as a secret.
Only now did Ding Meng understand why the military had completely locked down the Linda department. This was one of the most important reasons why they were only allowed to leave and not enter.
Du Peixing said, "We still don't know anything about this radiation zone. Whether it's beneficial or harmful, whether it's a threat or a help to the Federation, we don't know any of this. That's why we invited Elder Feng over."
Feng Chen was a data master, so he obviously had to figure out what this thing was from the perspective of data inference, probability calculation, and environmental simulation.
Feng Chen revealed a serious expression and slowly said, "Actually, calling it a radiation zone isn't accurate. As everyone knows, there are many special phenomena in our universe. According to my calculations, there are as many as 1,800 possibilities for this radiation zone. Using the elimination method, we can eliminate most of them. In my calculations, this is the closest possibility …"
Du Peixing manipulated the screen, and the image changed again.
At this time, everyone was shocked again, and Ding Meng was the most shocked. This was because this image was the last map of today's Starlight exam — the Purgatory Furnace.
All the questions that couldn't be explained before were finally answered. Why did the last map end so abruptly?
Why was there no poison at the border and no signal transmission?
Why was the bridge full of poison while everyone else was safe and sound?
This was Feng Chen using Ding Meng as a simulation experiment. This experiment was crazy enough to use the exam map as a foundation.
Only then did Feng Chen's gaze turn to Ding Meng. "According to my calculations, you possess a very unique trait. You are very good at observation and detection, and you can make the most logical choice in the most complicated situation."
Ding Meng might not be as capable as he made it out to be, but Little Rascal and Little Love were definitely capable. In other words, Little Rascal and Little Love were the biggest contributors to Ding Meng's success every time. This was because they provided all kinds of detection information, data analysis, environment simulation, and so on, which were Ding Meng's most important trump cards. Of course, Ding Meng's own strength was also very strong. This was his trump card.
Ding Meng hesitated. "Elder Feng, what you mean is … there is a border with the Devouring World somewhere in the Linda system?"
Feng Chen shook his head and said, "That's not accurate either. It's just one of the many estimates, and the probability is higher. The exam map you're using today is the simplest and most simplified version. The actual situation is at least 20 times more complicated. It could also be something else that's not clean, or it could be a strong warrior … Pei Xing's words were right, we don't know anything about the real situation."
If you don't know anything, then go and 'know'. Why did you gather all of us?
Transit String really wanted to retort, but she also knew that it was inappropriate, so she changed her words. "Major Du, do you need Starbow Group to do anything?"
Du Peixing looked at Ding Meng. "I promised you before that you would follow the fleet on the pretext of carrying out a special military mission. I promise to send you to the Immortal Weaving Planet."
Ding Meng pondered. "Brother Du, do you want me to go to the radiation zone and figure out the specific situation?"
Du Peixing nodded. "I didn't really want you to go, but after Elder Feng watched your exam, he thinks you are the most suitable candidate."
"Absolutely not!" Needless to say, the first person to jump out to object was undoubtedly Ling Xingxian. Are you joking?
Even the military can't figure out the danger zone. You are too scared to go, but you want Ding Meng to go? Are you asking Ding Meng to be cannon fodder?
The first place of the Starlight Exam, the future star of Starlight Academy, you can't play like this. Ling Xingxian said in a deep voice, "Major Du, Elder Feng, Ding Meng is still too young. It's not a good thing to spoil things by rushing them."
Du Peixing didn't get angry. He patiently explained, "Miss Ling, we have repeatedly discussed this. Ding Meng is the most suitable candidate. His rank is neither low nor high, and it is not easy to arouse suspicion. Our mission is not to fight, but to figure out what kind of environment that place is."
Transit String understood the meaning of this. If the radiation zone was the enemy's territory, and the people sent there were weak, then there was no doubt that they would be sending themselves to their deaths. The previous special operation team was made up of high-level warriors and beginner War Venerables, and they really didn't return.
However, if the military sent out warlords and battle-monarchs, then they would have a 90% chance of success. But before they even arrived, their reputation and strength were still there. The enemy would probably have fled long ago. Moreover, all warlords and above were the focus of the outside world. If you didn't have a good reason to send them, it would easily cause some negative effects.
Especially now that the military had sealed off the Linda system, the people in the nearby galaxies in the Federation were already in a state of panic. Therefore, this mission had to be a very low-key secret operation.
Transit String still refused to give in. "Major Du, in the end, Ding Meng is still a member of Starbow Group. If you want him to go, you should at least consider the interests of Starbow Group, right?"
Du Peixing said seriously, "Miss Ling, I completely understand what you are thinking, but forgive me for saying this. If you let Ding Meng go with you to Starbow Group's headquarters, you will just provide him with a more advanced sensor cabin, a place with more auxiliary materials, and a better environment. His strength may increase, but …"
Speaking up to this point, he turned his head and looked at Du Mo and Irene. "Then, what's the difference between that and Mo and Lin's cultivation in Starbow Group?
At least, I don't think he can really become a talent. Look at all the geniuses in the Federal Empire. Which one of them hasn't been honed in extremely difficult and extreme environments? I let Ding Meng go to the Linda system because I really don't want him to waste his excellent talent. Miss Ling, if you insist on bringing Ding Meng back to Starbow Group, then he will probably become a star in the Star Wars League or the entertainment industry in the future. Which outcome do you think is better? "
Transit String was a bit impatient. She waved her hand and said, "You also know that Ding Meng is extraordinarily talented, but you still dare to take such a risk?
If something happens to Ding Meng, do you dare to take full responsibility for it? "
Du Peixing was also a man of courage. He stared at Transit String and said, "I can assure you right now that nothing will happen to him. If something happens, I will take full responsibility."
"You …" Transit String was angered. She wanted to say, "Who do you think you are?
Even if you want to take full responsibility, you don't have the final say. "However, considering the Lang family's social reputation and Du Peixing's position, she didn't want to lose her temper. She turned her head and looked to the side." Ding Meng, do you have any objections? "
Ding Meng pondered and said, "Miss Ling, I definitely have to go to the Immortal Weaving Planet. It's not because of the radiation zone, but because I have some personal matters to attend to. As for the mission that Brother Du mentioned, I can only say this. If the conditions permit, I am willing to go and investigate. If the situation is not right, then I will definitely return in time."
This answer was considered a compromise. He couldn't ignore the Du family's face now, but he also couldn't ignore the Xing Hong Group's feelings.
Du Peixing said seriously, "The reason why I can guarantee that this operation will be safe is because we have the military's overall planning and careful arrangements. We have the support of many groups. In addition to Brother Ding, Du Peixing will also go with Ding Meng. Moreover, Ding Meng's force is only a small part of the many forces in our operation plan, and it is not the main force. I believe that Miss Ling should understand what I mean by this arrangement."
Of course, the Transit String understood that Du Peixing and Irene also wanted to participate. Obviously, it was for better experience. However, this also proved that Du Peixing's interests were greater than his own. No matter what, Du Peixing and Irene's status were not low. Du Peixing's biological brother and the daughter of the Rainbow Gold Group's CEO were on the road together. The Transit String couldn't be too harsh on them.
However, she was a little unhappy that Du Peixing made her lose face. She turned to Ding Meng again and said, "Don't worry, you are now the focus of our Xing Hong Group's training. Since you are traveling and shouldering a military mission, we will naturally support you fully. The Xing Hong Group will arm you from the teeth to the toes and let the outside world see how strong we are."
After saying that, she stood up, her expression a little cold. "I'm a little tired after being busy these days. Major Du, I'll take my leave first."
She was angry, but Du Peixing didn't dare to be willful. He quickly got up and said, "Miss Ling, I'll give you a ride."
"No need!"
The Transit String walked out without looking back. "Major Du, you can arrange for Ding Meng. Now I have sent Ding Meng to you. I hope that the next time I see him, Ding Meng will stand in front of me with you. Do you understand?"
She almost said, "When you return, if I don't see Ding Meng, don't blame me for being rude to you."
If the Ling Family of the Xing Hong Group really wanted to be rude to Du Peixing, the whole Du Family could only bear the anger of the Ling Family silently.
Seeing the Transit String walk out with her chin raised arrogantly, Du Peixing could only smile helplessly.