Ding Meng asked, "Why would these new fifth-generation warriors appear in the Fertile Chalk Galaxy?"
"Actually, I would like to know the answer to your question as well."
Qu Xiaoqing could not help but smile bitterly. She suddenly turned on her wristwatch and pulled up a miniature interstellar map. "This is the Fertile Chalk Galaxy. Its depth and length are no more than five light-years, but its complexity is no less than the Devouring Sector. Even today, we and the frogmen have not completely figured out the terrain."
Ding Meng asked, "What does this mean?"
Qu Xiaoqing said, "Ever since the Steel Mane Empire's forces entered the Fertile Chalk Galaxy, our frontline has been retreating. Now, there is almost no way to retreat. If we retreat any further, the frogmen and the Steel Mane Empire will take full control of the Fertile Chalk Galaxy. Then, these two alien civilizations will directly threaten our borders and the Holy Grail Federation. Even if they turn around, they will be able to invade the Devouring Sector. I believe that no matter which country's leaders, they will not want to see this happen."
Ding Meng pondered and said, "The dynasty's leaders must have thought of this as well."
Qu Xiaoqing said, "That's right. The dynasty has already planned a new military strategy four years ago. They have regrouped their fleets from all the major war zones and forced the frogmen to retreat again. The current situation is that we and the frogmen each have half of the galaxy. The frogmen do not dare to launch any large-scale military operations. The frogmen's reproductive ability is their advantage, but it is also their weakness. This is because behind the expansion of their military, there is a corresponding supply of resources. The frogmen do not have that much war resources …"
She paused for a moment before continuing, "But we also do not dare to attack recklessly and take down the Fertile Chalk Galaxy in one fell swoop."
Ding Meng frowned and asked, "Why?"
Qu Xiaoqing explained, "One of the reasons is that we do not have the models of the seventh-generation warriors. If we continue to attack, it will cause incalculable casualties. This is something that the Chancellor does not want to see. The other reason is the core problem. If we continue to attack, the frontline will be stretched to almost ten light-years away. This is beyond the range of the dynasty's army. When that happens, the rear will be empty, and this will give the Holy Grail Federation an opportunity to attack."
Ding Meng said, "Didn't the dynasty and the Federation sign a ceasefire agreement?
And it has been in effect for over a hundred years. "
"The Holy Grail Federation is indeed not an enemy of the Norse Empire, but they are definitely not a friend of the Norse Empire," Qu Xiaoqing said coldly.
Ding Meng smiled bitterly. After joining the military, Qu Xiaoqing had been influenced by the military's ideology.
Qu Xiaoqing waved her hand. "Strategic and political matters are not something we can control. What I want to say is that the Empire and the frogmen have reached a delicate balance in the Fertile Chalk System. If you don't offend me, I won't offend you. That's the situation."
Ding Meng immediately understood. "But this force of fifth-generation warriors will break this balance?"
Qu Xiaoqing nodded. "Yes. Although this force can't be compared with the army of the theater of operations, they can't be ignored because they may break the balance or maintain the current situation. The problem is that we don't know the motive of this force. Who are they?
Who are they obeying?
What do they want to do? We don't know anything about this. The worst outcome is that they completely side with the frogmen or the Steel Mane Empire and turn against us. That would be hard to say. The command center is very concerned about this problem and specially sent me back to investigate the reason behind this. "
Ding Meng was stunned. "Why are you sent back here to investigate?
Shouldn't you be at the frontline? "
"Let me show you something!" Qu Xiaoqing adjusted the wrist device, generated a screen, and played a video.
The video showed a hellish scene of the frontline. The Empire's soldiers were fighting fiercely with the fifth-generation warriors. One of the warriors in the video was dressed exactly like Professor Zhao. He was wearing a black shirt and black pants from head to toe, and his face could not be seen at all.
However, this warrior was extraordinarily ferocious. He dashed across the ruins alone, completely ignoring the suppressive fire. His fists were like cannonballs, exploding wherever they passed. The Empire's side was really in a complete mess. Even the huge armored land tanks were turned into raging flames by his fists ….
"Did you see anything?" Qu Xiaoqing asked.
Ding Meng's face was serious. "This person is at least a Thermodynamic Warlord."
Qu Xiaoqing said, "This warrior has been eliminated by the frontline masters. Do you know who he is?"
At this time, a man's picture and a lot of data appeared on the screen. Ding Meng felt that he looked familiar. "I think I know this person."
"You should know him, and you have had a conflict with him before." Qu Xiaoqing reminded him. "Think carefully."
Ding Meng suddenly lost his voice. "I remember now. Isn't this Professor Jia Fa from the boxing department of the Christine Academy?
How did he become a monster on the battlefield? "
At this time, the image changed again. It was another warrior on the battlefield. This person held a long and straight ancient sword in his hand. This person's ferocity was not inferior to Jia Fa's. This was because when he stabbed with his sword, several people would die as if they were skewers of lamb. Moreover, he only had one move, and that was — stab. It was simple, direct, and pure, but the Empire's soldiers could not resist it.
Qu Xiaoqing said, "This person has not been arrested yet. He has escaped from the frontline battlefield."
Ding Meng didn't reply, but his complexion was extremely ugly. This was because he was at least ninety percent certain that this person was Teacher Zhao Yue. This was because other than Teacher Zhao, he couldn't think of anyone else who could use such a fast and accurate "Stabbing Sword".
At least, the black-clothed warrior in front of him used the essence of the "stab" very skillfully.
With a "click", Qu Xiaoqing turned off the wrist device and sighed. "I know that Professor Zhao taught you the ancient sword technique that he was proud of, but since you have witnessed Professor Zhao's fall, please restrain your grief."
Now Ding Meng finally understood the real purpose of Qu Xiaoqing's return this time. Why would people like Professor Zhao and Professor Jia Fa appear in the war zone of the Fertile Chalk System?
Moreover, their strength had increased so ridiculously. What exactly had happened?
Qu Xiaoqing suddenly said, "Our empire's martial arts are very different from the Federation's. The Federation uses universal martial arts, and there are only differences in secret manuals and scriptures …"
Ding Meng was also aware of this. The so-called universal martial arts were something that anyone could practice. For example, the Federation's classic "Seven Star Punch". What kind of moves were used, how the punch was used, which origin points were used … These were all fixed. Of course, the effects of different levels of martial artists would be completely different.
The empire's martial arts were completely different. The martial arts that the empire's Origin Ability users practiced were almost all different. Take "Flame Energy Rushing Fist" as an example. The teachers of the Christine Academy might have taught it to focus on the spread of energy, bursting out, burning, and other effects, but the teachers of the Superconductor Academy might have taught it to focus more on strength, tremor, technique, and other aspects. The actual combat effects were completely different. Martial arts with the same name could derive thousands of different functions from different cultivation systems and factions.
This was also the reason why the empire's martial artists were generally better than the Federation's. The main reason for this was the empire's martial arts. Martial arts and martial arts had to be purchased at a high price. The more powerful the martial arts, the higher the price. This was especially true for martial arts that had been used by famous experts. Sometimes, you couldn't even buy them with money, because the essence and secrets of the martial arts were developed by the experts themselves.
Of course, this didn't mean that the martial arts of the Federation didn't cost money. They were completely free. Most of the martial arts were universal and could be downloaded from stores, databases, administrative bureaus, and sensor cabins. The high-end martial arts would definitely require a high price, but the price was far lower than that of the empire's citizens.
Qu Xiaoqing said, "That's the first point of suspicion. Most of the humans within the reconstructed warriors are low-level origin ability users in our empire. They are usually at the level of a warrior or a war venerable, but they have mastered some unique personal martial arts. For example, Teacher Jia Fa's Tian Ba Raging Fist technique and Teacher Zhao Yue's classical sword technique. Once they are modified, they can display great power on the battlefield …"
Ding Meng nodded. He understood this principle. The Hidden Front could only bully these honest people. If you have the guts, why don't you try to capture me and modify me?
It would be strange if I didn't smash you into pieces. That's why they had no way of capturing the truly powerful experts.
Qu Xiaoqing continued, "The second point of suspicion is that after they were modified, they were able to improve so quickly in such a short period of time. Of course, this has to do with the miraculous effects of the frogmen's biotechnology, but I personally am inclined to believe that they received an even higher level of power that we know nothing about. Regarding this point, you should have the most right to speak."
Qu Xiaoqing also knew about Ding Meng's Divine Light. During the battle on Planet Extreme Flame, she had witnessed the terror of the God Race and the Demons. For the human world, there were still many unknown powers in this universe.
Qu Xiaoqing said, "The third point of suspicion is the purpose of my return this time. How were they modified into reconstructed warriors?
I believe that Teacher Zhao and Teacher Jia Fa must have been abducted. I originally had no clue, but fortunately, you came back. "
Ding Meng couldn't help but laugh. "Do you think these problems will be solved if I return to planet TT12?"
Qu Xiaoqing said sweetly, "If even an expert like you can't solve it, what kind of person can?"
Ding Meng waved his hand. "You think too highly of me. I'm barely capable of killing you, but if you want me to be a scout, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you."
Qu Xiaoqing said, "Don't forget, you're also part of the Empire's military."
Ding Meng said, "I don't care about other things, but I'll definitely investigate Teacher Zhao's case."
Qu Xiaoqing sighed. "I know you don't like being tied down, but there are too many aspects of the Empire that are different from the Federation. Without the help of the military, you'll encounter many difficulties. This time, I'm personally asking you to help me with this matter."
Ding Meng sighed. "Miss Qu, you're being too serious. Have you not helped me enough?
Don't worry, if I have any leads on Brother Qu, I'll definitely inform you immediately. "
Seeing that his tone had softened, Qu Xiaoqing was overjoyed. "After chatting with you for so long, let's go to the restaurant and take a look. A few old friends will be coming soon. I believe you'll be interested in them."
Ding Meng asked curiously, "Oh?
Old friends?
Who are they? "