Four battleships slowly made their way to Skyfire City's public hangar.
The two pirate ships were battleships, but for now they had no choice but to land here.
With Skyfire Avenue acting as their mediator, their identities weren't a problem.
Besides, Star Division didn't need a battleship like this. They handed it over to Skyfire Avenue to deal with.
Whatever resources they got would belong to Skyfire Avenue and Star Division.
The doors opened one after the other, and the soldiers of the four battalions disembarked. They fell into formation according to their respective battalions.
After this trip to exterminate the pirates, these powerful mutants had a full understanding of the capabilities and strength of the legion commanders, and they were much more convinced than they were before they set off.
Lan Jue's use of Captus to cut down the powerful alien had left a deep impression on them.
To Lan Jue's surprise, the Wine Master had personally come to the hangar to welcome them.
"Why'd you come yourself?" Lan Jue greeted her with a look of surprise.
The Wine Master's face was somber. "I couldn't not come. The Eastern Alliance has requested a meeting with you, and I'll be accompanying you.
The information you've brought back is too important. If it's true, it will affect the Eastern Alliance, and perhaps even the three Major Leagues.
Are you sure? "
Lan Jue smiled wryly. "How I wish it was all fake!
Wait a moment, I'll dismiss everyone and get some rest.
Then we'll have to organize everything we brought back. Whatever we can use, we'll arm everyone to the teeth. "
The Wine Master nodded. "You don't need to worry about that.
I'll arrange it.
If you can prove the authenticity of this information, you'll have done the Eastern Alliance a great service.
We received the information first, and although we haven't confirmed it yet, we've already sent a Bastion ship to the Shattered Starfields.
Be prepared. "
Lan Jue sighed. "It's no use.
If the alien planets can teleport at will, then they can appear anywhere in the three Alliances and attack us at any time.
Guarding the perimeter isn't the way to go. "
The Wine Master chuckled. "I know.
However …
We have no other choice in this situation.
At the very least, guarding the border would not cause panic.
What would our citizens think if Bastion ships entered our solar system? "
Lan Jue's brow furrowed. The sudden appearance of the alien home worlds was a huge problem.
"Wait a moment, I'll dismiss everyone and let them go back to rest.
Then I'll follow you. "
Star Division wasn't a real army.
Everyone had worked so hard for so long, they needed to relax and rest after coming back.
Lan Jue returned to the front of the four brigades that had assembled. "Everyone has worked hard these past few months. We have achieved brilliant results. I will give you a week to rest.
Your military exploits will all be recorded.
Our harvest will also be recorded as soon as possible and will be made public later.
Assemble in a week. Those who are late.
Directly deduct military merits.
Alright, dismissed. "
You can rest for a week.
The arcanists, who were used to military management, could not help but cheer, but they still left the spaceship base in small groups in an orderly manner.
Just then, Lan Jue spotted someone.
The glamorous beautician stood there and looked around. She couldn't find her target for a long time.
She hurried to Lan Jue's side.
"Jewelry Master, have you seen the Barber?"
Lan Jue was silent. The Driver at Lan Jue's side was silent as well.
The Barber was part of First Brigade, Lan Jue's direct subordinate.
The beautician had been smiling like a flower, but when she saw their expressions, the smile on her face gradually disappeared. "Where's Little Clippers?" she asked again.
Lan Jue took a deep breath. She opened her mouth to speak, but found the words wouldn't leave her lips.
The Driver's voice was solemn. "The Barber, he … he died."
The Beautician paused, then all the blood drained from her face. "No … that's impossible.
Wasn't he with you all this time?
Our battle on Moonfiend went so smoothly. How could he have done it?
How?
You conspired with him to lie to me, didn't you?
This isn't funny. Get him out here, get him out here.
Otherwise I'll never talk to him again! "
Lan Jue's eyes were dark, and the Driver was speechless.
The Wine Master approached them. He'd received word from Lan Jue before Lan Jue had returned.
"Beautician, we're all sorry. But the Barber, really …"
"No!"
The Beautician screamed. Tears streamed down her cheeks. "No, no, no, it's impossible!
Little Clippers was strong, how could he have died at the hands of pirates?
It's impossible, you lied to me!
You lied to me!
Damn you, Little Clippers, get out here! Didn't you ask me to marry you the other day?
Is this how you treat me?
You want me to say yes with that attitude?
Stop dreaming.
I'll never talk to you again. Get out here, you hear me?! "
Hearing her hoarse shouts, some of the teams that had not gone far away stopped in their tracks and gathered towards her side at the same time.
They had no idea what was happening.
Lan Jue placed a hand on the Beautician's shoulder. "My condolences, Beautician."
The Beautician slapped his hand away. "Condolences?
What condolences?
None of you are good people.
You lied to me with him, didn't you?
I won't forgive you, I won't forgive you.
I don't believe he was killed by pirates.
Little Clippers, get out here. You treacherous little clippers, I'm warning you one last time. If you don't come out, I'll never talk to you again! "
Su Xiaosu had been following Lan Jue the entire time. Her eyes were rimmed with tears.
"Commander, what's going on?" One of the squad leaders couldn't help but ask.
Almost all of Star Division's units had gathered, including the ones who had left earlier. They'd all heard the news and came back.
Lan Jue sighed and nodded to Su Xiaosu. "We're back. Tell everyone." He'd kept the news a secret on the way back, in order to calm everyone down and get back as soon as possible.
Now.
He couldn't keep it a secret any longer.
The Wine Master's voice was low. "Jewelry Master, this is classified information."
Lan Jue looked him in the eye. "My brothers have the right to know the truth.
If I don't, I won't be able to answer to them.
First Brigade, lock down the perimeter.
Star Division.
Assemble.
Accountant, send a video to everyone's communicators. Set it to self-destruct after five minutes. "
"Aye." The Accountant nodded.
Before long, Star Division had cordoned off the area. Everyone received a message on their communicators.
The screen wasn't large, but it could project a picture in front of them. It was easy to see what was going on.
Slowly.
Everyone's breathing grew heavy.
Their eyes widened in shock.
Only now did they understand why the army command center had ordered everyone to evacuate in such a hurry.
Even the Bartender and the Coffee Master, the captains, had just found out.
Cold sweat appeared on most people's lapels.
What kind of danger was this?
If they'd been any slower, they'd have been trapped there forever.
The Wine Master didn't try to stop Lan Jue. He just stood there, silent.
Suddenly, the Beautician's body swayed. Su Xiaosu rushed forward to steady her, keeping her from falling to the ground.
Tears streamed down her cheeks.
The Beautician's red lips trembled. Her eyes were filled with endless sorrow.
"Why?
Why did it have to be like this?
Why did you do it?
Why? "
"Do you know why I didn't agree to marry you?
Because we're too different in age.
I'm so much older than you are!
Your future is brighter than mine, and I didn't want to drag you down.
But, why did you leave me alone and leave just like that?
Why? "
The Beautician's sobbing voice brought tears to everyone's eyes.
The Barber was the first Star Division soldier to fall, but his death was enough to plunge the entire Star Division into a state of deep sorrow.
For the first time, the word "alien" was etched into the hearts of Star Division's soldiers.
They'd faced them before on Tempest. The aliens were strong, but they hadn't been able to do them any harm.
To them, the aliens were nothing more than stronger beasts.
This time, however, they could feel the alien's power. The Barber, a third level ninth level fighter who was close to fourth level, couldn't even withstand a single blow from his foe.
The three alien planets had swallowed up the three Shattered Starfields.
What kind of power was this?
What kind of ferocity was this?
"We're going to avenge the Barber!" Someone shouted. Star Division's morale soared.
Their cries of vengeance filled the airship hangar.
Lan Jue approached the Beautician. "Don't cry, he won't come back.
All we can do now is turn our grief into strength.
We'll do everything in our power to avenge the Barber! "
The beautician slowly raised her head and wiped away the tears on her face. Her eyes gradually changed. Her eyes, which had been blank and sorrowful because of her crying, were suddenly filled with an unparalleled murderous intent.
The Barber's death came as a complete surprise. No one could have guessed that such a beautiful woman would possess such terrifying power. She'd killed him without mercy.
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Good news!
I'm recruiting extras for Douluo Continent III …
The Douluo series has always been one of the most important parts of my writing. When Skyfire finishes, Douluo Continent III will begin.
In this new world, what opportunities and challenges will there be? Unwillingness and passion? Miracles and miracles?
Of course, there will be people of all shapes and sizes. And those people are you.
Who will appear in the book, to witness the changes of Douluo's world with us?
I hope every reader will be able to participate in my creation. Together, we will enrich Douluo's world!
Now, anyone who visited the Dazzling Era Tang Sect's Taobao store could register for Douluo Continent III's cameo. The registration period was from September 1st to September 30th. During this period, anyone could directly contact the Dazzling Era Tang Sect's online store to register.
Lastly, I hope that when you sign up for extras, you'll find a suitable name for yourself. That way you'll have a higher chance of being chosen. You can also choose your own spirit or soul skill. Inform the customer service when you sign up.
(To be continued.)