Lan Jue looked at Lan Qing. "All we can do now is rely on ourselves.
The Pharmacist said that if we can get Ultus back and set up the Banishing Strategy, then we might be able to wipe them out.
If we have no other choice, we'll have to take the risk. "
Lan Qing nodded. "We'll go back as well.
We'll talk about it when we get back. "He was also under a lot of pressure.
The Eastern Alliance shared the Northern Alliance's worries. What would they do if the alien planets appeared in the Eastern Alliance?
Middle Heaven was the Eastern Alliance's strongest fighting force, and it had five fleets with it.
They had to get back as soon as possible.
This was the first time the Three Great Alliances had fought together, and it had ended in such a situation.
Under Middle Heaven's guidance, the Eastern Alliance's forces flew toward Skyfire.
No one was in a good mood. The aliens were treacherous, cunning, and ruthless. They were constantly improving their advantage.
All they had to do now was wreak havoc everywhere and humanity would slowly crumble. Then it would be time to reap the harvest.
As soon as the Eastern Alliance received Lan Qing's request, they began an investigation across the Eastern Alliance. They wanted to know if there were any signs of the alien home worlds.
Their first response was that there were none, at least not yet.
The situation wasn't too bad.
Now they just had to wait for the alien home worlds to show up a second time. Given their treacherous nature, they would find a suitable place to strike again. All they could do was wait.
Only when they showed up would they be able to devise a strategy.
On the way back, Lan Jue didn't confer with Lan Qing. He knew he wouldn't be of much help to his brother when it came to strategy. He returned to Zeus -1 to cultivate with Zhou Qianlin.
He focused on consolidating his strength and breaking through as soon as possible. Only when he became a Paragon would he be able to use the Harmonious Swords to its fullest potential.
Three days later.
"Lan Jue, come here for a moment."
When Lan Qing's voice came from the communicator, Lan Qing could clearly hear that his breathing was a little rushed. This was almost unimaginable for his brother.
Something big must have happened.
Lan Jue immediately made a judgment in her heart.
He immediately ended his cultivation and headed to the main control room.
He didn't ask too much over the communicator because he knew that if he could explain it clearly over the communicator, Lan Qing definitely wouldn't ask him to go over immediately.
Something important must have happened within this.
By the time Lan Jue arrived at Lan Qing's office in Middle Heaven's control room, her father, mother, and the Wine Master were already there.
However, there were only three of them.
Everyone had an ugly expression on their faces. Only Lan Qing looked calm, but the expression on his face had become even colder.
"Did you find them?" Lan Jue asked.
For him to be so serious meant they'd found traces of the aliens.
Lan Qing nodded.
Lan Jue asked nervously. "Are they in our territory?"
"No," Lan Qing answered. "They're in the Western Alliance."
Although she knew it wasn't the right thing to do, Lan Jue couldn't help but sigh in relief. Thankfully they weren't in the Eastern Alliance.
At least they had a buffer.
Lan Qing took a deep breath. "A day ago, two of the Western Alliance's bastions had just entered Western Alliance airspace when they were attacked by the alien home worlds.
Both bastions were destroyed.
Only a few of the fastest spaceships managed to escape. "
"What?" Lan Jue gasped.
He'd guessed the situation wouldn't be good, but he hadn't expected it to be this bad.
The Western Alliance only had three bastions to begin with. The Hanhai Group's was now with the Eastern Alliance. Now they only had two bastions left, and they were completely destroyed.
What did that mean?
It meant the Western Alliance didn't have enough power to defend itself!
The Western Alliance was like meat on the chopping block, waiting to be slaughtered.
Lan Jue's heart tightened. What if the aliens had set up an ambush?
What would have happened?
They wouldn't have fared any better than the Western Alliance.
Middle Heaven was facing three alien planets at the same time, so it was likely it would have been destroyed. However, Lan Jue believed that if they fought with all their might, they would be able to inflict more damage.
"The Northern Alliance knows what's going on now. The aliens are targeting the Western Alliance.
It's the most populous place in the Western Alliance. "
Lan Jue blurted out. "Europa?"
Lan Qing nodded. "That's the most likely possibility.
I've asked the Alliance for permission to go to the Western Alliance. "
Lan Jue's heart tightened. She frowned. "Will the Alliance agree?"
Lan Qing's voice was low. "Whether they agree or not, I'm going.
The Western Alliance is gone. Who's next?
It won't be the Northern Alliance, it'll be us.
I suspect that the home worlds will take advantage of our hesitation and choose to evolve.
It won't take long for them to evolve. Once they succeed, they won't care about our resistance.
No matter what, we have to go. "
Jueti nodded. "I agree with Little Qing," he said. "The aliens are playing mind games.
We don't have to fear them if we fight them head on. The reason they've been able to defeat us so many times is because of their ability to teleport.
I agree with Qing. The alien planets won't be able to teleport again.
They've used as much energy as we think. "
"Dad," Lan Jue said, "is it possible that the aliens are drained, but they're absorbing the energy of the four planets to replenish themselves? That's why they can teleport again.
If that's the case, they can do it again. "
Jueti shook his head with a smile. "It's not that easy.
If it were that easy, I wouldn't be in such a pickle.
I've been studying the alien Paragon's vital crystal.
This kind of Life Crystal is very similar to our energy core.
At a certain level, it's not easy to replenish one's core. You can only replenish what you've expended.
Something like a planetary space jump could only be accomplished with the stimulation of the life force.
That's why it's possible to replenish the life force of the alien planets, like the ones that died when the planets exploded. However, the life force of the planets themselves isn't so easily replenished.
Even if he absorbed all the life energy of a few planets, he would still need a long process of transformation and recuperation before he could recover.
There's no way I'm wrong. "
Lan Jue's eyes flickered as she thought back to what the Pharmacist had told her. She nodded. "So the aliens won't be able to teleport again. If they run into us, they'll have to fight us head-on."
Jueti nodded. "That's right.
Of course, we'll need more time to observe. "
Lan Qing interjected. "We're not going to engage in direct combat. We're going to find out what they're up to and what condition they're in.
If we can confirm they're evolving, then we won't hesitate to launch an all-out attack. We'll destroy them in one fell swoop. "
Lan Jue asked. "Any response from the Northern Alliance?"
Lan Qing replied. "I've already informed the Northern Alliance, Admiral Kang, and His Majesty the Terminator of our findings.
The Northern Alliance is in a state of chaos. "
Lan Jue smiled wryly. "You can imagine the Northern Alliance's losses.
All of the Northern Alliance's forces are focused on Luo.
They're right to worry.
If the planets manage to teleport again, their main forces will be gone and they'll teleport to Luo. For the Northern Alliance, it'll be a disaster. "
Lan Qing's face betrayed a rare expression of helplessness. "That's why we won't be able to rely on the Northern Alliance.
We'll have to rely on ourselves.
We've brought the majority of the Eastern Alliance's forces with us. The other two bastions have been sent to protect Skyfire.
It'll be difficult for the military to confirm our actions.
So far, the only one who has expressed support for our actions is the Hanhai Group. "
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. "You're saying Neptune will support us?"
Lan Qing nodded. "Ali was the one who suggested it.
If Neptune is as strong as Terminator, then it'll be a great help to us.
At least we'll have a fighting chance. "
Lan Jue nodded. "If the alien planets evolve, then we'll have a fighting chance.
I'll support you.
Let's do it.
We can't just sit here and do nothing.
As for the Western Alliance … "
He trailed off, his face downcast.
Although Lan Jue didn't like the Western Alliance, the Western Alliance's citizens were innocent!
They were fellow human beings.
Lan Jue's mind raced through the map. Europa was the center of the Western Alliance, and there were eight planets around it. Seven of those planets formed a polygonal shape, with Europa, the largest of them all, in the center. It looked like it was surrounded and protected by the seven planets.
Double 11 was upon us. In order to thank everyone for their support, the Dazzling Tang Sect had done their homework. Autographs, novel extras, fortune bags, mysterious gifts … as promised.
11 January 10th at 9: 00 PM, 11 November 11th at 0: 00 PM, and 11 November 11th at 9: 00 PM, three one-dollar items were sold in a row.
2 During the event, anyone who purchased a Tang San doll or a C8 doll would receive a Douluo Continent III cameo. You could choose your own spirit.
3 During the event, anyone who purchased anything in the store would receive an autograph from Tang San, as well as a mysterious gift. First come, first serve.
4 During the event, anyone who purchased a book at least 299 yuan would receive a fortune bag prepared by the Dazzling Tang Sect. The surprise would come as soon as the bag was opened.
5 During the event, anyone who purchased a sweater from the Dazzling Tang Sect would receive a cup, a crystal necklace, a bracelet, a bookmark, or a necklace of the Frost Empress.
Time: November 10th at 8: 00 PM — November 15th at 8: 00 PM