"Alright!"
Lan Jue answered without hesitation. His abrupt departure from Skyfire Avenue had filled him with guilt. He was the Vice Chairman of Skyfire Avenue, and the commander of Star Division. His departure would have a profound impact on the Eastern Alliance.
Lan Jue's face was hard and cold. He clasped his hands together in front of his chest. Every time the light in his eyes flickered, the air around him warped.
"Brother, I'm sending you some information we've acquired.
It's a detailed analysis of the alien planets. Finally, we know a little more about them.
If our suspicions are correct, and they've begun to evolve, then all we have to do is gather all of humanity's forces and strike them down with lightning speed. We might be able to wipe them out in one fell swoop. "
Lan Jue's voice was dark and menacing. Aliens had killed more people than any other in human history combined.
This was an irreconcilable enmity between humans and aliens that could never be resolved.
They had to destroy them at all costs, to restore order to the human world.
Lan Qing received Lan Jue's message and went to study it.
Lan Jue looked out the window.
After a moment's thought, he contacted the Wine Master.
"I'm sorry." Lan Jue's first order of business was to apologize.
"Don't say that.
Are you safe? "The Wine Master's voice was low.
Lan Jue's response was brief. "The Pharmacist and I are fine. I just got in touch with Admiral Lan Qing. We're heading to the Northern Alliance's Luo to meet up with him. We're going to support the Northern Alliance against the aliens.
As for Star Division … "
The Wine Master nodded. "We're also part of the operation.
The Eastern Alliance is supporting the Northern Alliance with a Bastion and five fleets. That's almost half of the Eastern Alliance's forces. Star Division is also mobilized.
We'll meet up on Luo together.
When the time comes, I'll return command to you.
Also, I have to remind you that you're not just representing yourself now. It's good to value relationships, but when you're doing things, you have to know what's more important. "
"Yes, I understand."
Lan Jue nodded obediently. Looking at the bigger picture, he shouldn't have been so impulsive as to save the Pharmacist.
Just as the Clairvoyant had said, he was a bridge, a bridge that connected all parties.
This was even more important than his combat power.
With him around, Lan Qing, Jueti, the Hanhai Group, and the Hades Tribe would be able to work together in the fight against the aliens. But if something were to happen to him, it would have a huge impact.
Moreover, the Clairvoyant had once said in his prophecy that only with his presence could humans walk out of this unprecedented catastrophe and see the light of the future.
The Wine Master had always trusted the Clairvoyant, so one could imagine how much he valued the Clairvoyant.
"I'm sorry you've suffered." The Pharmacist's voice came from beside Lan Jue.
She'd overheard Lan Jue's conversation with Lan Qing and the Wine Master.
Lan Jue shook her head. "It's nothing.
If I had to choose again, I'd do the same thing.
I can't just stand by and watch you throw your life away! "
The Pharmacist smiled, her eyes filled with adoration. "You!
It's too easy for people to like your personality.
If I didn't have your brother-in-law I'd like you just the same.
Don't be so nice to all the girls, you'll get the wrong idea.
Don't you have enough love debts?
I've seen all those girls look at you the wrong way. You can't go on like this.
You and Qian Lin are good, but what about those girls?
Have you thought about that? "
Lan Jue smiled wryly. "It's something I've been avoiding.
I know they're good to me, but I've always treated them like friends, like little sisters.
I know it's my personality, and I know it's a problem. But when they need help, how can I not help them? "
The Pharmacist's voice was helpless. "Fine, fine.
You're a good person, alright?
Everything will have to wait until we get through this great calamity first.
If we don't, humanity will be destroyed. There's no point in talking about it. "
"Yeah."
Lan Jue sent Lan Qing the information. Lan Qing did the same with information about Terminator's destruction, as well as observations of the four planets through his binoculars.
Without a doubt, the four planets had completely turned into a purplish-red color in just over a day, and their original appearances could not be seen at all.
If the progenitors were so aggressive, then the main bodies of the alien planets were even more so.
They'd been prepared for this, and wouldn't hold back.
Through the binoculars they could see that the four planets formed an arc around the planet. The alien planets were in the center of the circle. In other words, the four planets were like four satellites of the alien planets, guarding them from the outside.
Between the four planets, there were still a large number of aliens.
From what they could see, there were more than ten interstellar fleets.
This was the main force of the aliens.
Their goal was clear. They were going to use the four planets as a foundation to build their own base of operations.
They were going to devour the life force of those planets.
How exactly they would do it was unknown, but the one billion people they'd lost were likely to die.
Lan Jue's heart sank as he watched the four planets turn purple. This was the last thing he wanted to face!
If all of humanity turned purple, it would mean the extinction of the human race.
No matter what, they had to destroy them while they were still evolving.
Beep beep! The ship's communicator buzzed.
He opened his communicator, and this time an image of Lan Qing came through.
Lan Qing was clad in military fatigues. His well-ironed uniform accentuated his heroic bearing, and his temperament was steady. "How likely is it that you're right?" Lan Qing asked, his expression grave.
Lan Jue answered. "Eighty percent.
You should be able to tell for yourself that this is consistent with what the aliens have shown us so far.
In other words, we've been lacking information about the aliens. This time we have proof.
Knowing what they're up to will help us defeat them.
They can't teleport continuously, otherwise they'll lose a great deal of life force.
And this time, the purpose of their leap was to plunder more human genes, thus prompting them to evolve.
This is our best chance. We can't afford to hesitate, we have to defeat them. "
His words were steely and resolute. The home worlds would be at their weakest after the teleportation. Although he wasn't sure if they would evolve during this time, it was clear from the way the aliens were acting that this was their goal.
They couldn't wait for their evolution to finish.
Lan Jue had to attack from both sides, while Lan Jue led Star Division into the fray. He had to figure out a way to get Ultus back.
Whichever side succeeded, the aliens would be wiped out.
Lan Jue had sent Lan Qing her plan. That was why Lan Qing had asked the question.
Lan Qing's voice was low. "I'll share this information with the Northern Alliance and Western Alliance.
We have to fight this battle.
However, that's only if the alien planets can't teleport away in succession.
Are you sure you can do that?
You know the Northern Alliance has mobilized all of their forces. Two-thirds of the Western Alliance's forces, plus us and Star Division.
If this siege fails again … "
He didn't finish, but Lan Jue knew what the consequences would be.
Lan Jue was silent as well. How could he say he was a hundred percent sure of things like this?
If they failed, they'd have to pay a heavy price.
"No one can say for sure. We can only bet on the odds.
Given the size of the home worlds, a single teleport would require an astronomical amount of energy.
If they keep teleporting, it's likely they'll suffer unimaginable damage.
So the odds aren't higher than thirty percent. "
A deep voice spoke up from beside Lan Jue. Jueti had appeared at his side.
"Dad!" Lan Jue looked at Jueti in surprise.
Jueti was watching Lan Qing through the screen. "Just as I said, the alien planets could begin their evolution.
For us, time is life.
The North had no other choice. If they didn't take advantage of this opportunity to launch an all-out attack,
If they don't take advantage of this opportunity, they may never have the chance to attack again.
Shouldn't they remove the thorn in their backs?
Let's take a step back. Even if their goal isn't to evolve there, if we don't attack, won't they make it a reality?
In the worst case scenario, they'll be forced to teleport again. That would leave the planets even weaker.
This battle must be fought, no matter what.
Prepare a reserve of energy.
Not only must we fight, but we must pursue. "
Lan Jue's heart was filled with gratitude. Whoever brought this information was important.
Lan Qing was the one to bear the brunt of the pressure. That was why Lan Qing had asked Lan Jue how certain he was of this information.
Given his personality, he'd take full responsibility.
But now Jueti had stepped forward and said he'd use his name to deliver the information. He'd placed all the responsibility on his own shoulders.
"Dad …" Lan Jue called out to him again.
Jueti waved his hand and spoke to Lan Qing. "Do you understand?"