Chapter 1 Victory Turns to Crisis

Inside the Biao Feng Hao's control room, everyone was cheering for their recent victory.

Suddenly, an operator reported in astonishment, "Reporting, Lord Link, we're receiving a communication request from an unidentified ship, but our radar hasn't detected it."

Everyone was stunned. What was going on? Receiving a communication request without detecting the ship could only mean one thing: the other ship's capabilities far exceeded their own.

"Connect the call."

Link had a bad feeling.

"Yes!"

The operator immediately connected the communication.

At that moment, Qian Chengxue's indifferent voice echoed through the speakers. She calmly stated, "Hello, this is the Helan, and I am Qian Chengxue, Legion Commander of the Dawn Guild's Tenth Legion."

Hearing Qian Chengxue announce herself, the other members in the control room displayed excited expressions.

"The Helan is here too! Our chances of winning just increased significantly!"

"That's right, it's like adding wings to a tiger!"

...

Link coughed, signaling everyone to quiet down. He then replied courteously, "Legion Commander Qian Chengxue, I am Link, commander of the Biao Feng squadron. We are very pleased that you are also participating in this battle. We feel honored to fight alongside you."

"Captain Link, I am also pleased to be fighting alongside you soon, but I must solemnly remind you that we have already entered the enemy's encirclement. The enemies you defeated earlier were merely bait deliberately exposed. This sea area is riddled with special surveillance devices, and our every move is being captured by the enemy. They are now tightening the noose."

Qian Chengxue announced calmly.

However, everyone exploded upon hearing her words.

"What! We're surrounded?"

...

"Quiet! Legion Commander Qian Chengxue, what are your suggestions for the current situation? What should we do?"

Link suppressed his shock and asked calmly.

"Notify everyone to form ranks and fight them! I will join you! When enemies meet on a narrow road, the brave win. The outcome is still uncertain!"

Qian Chengxue replied with imposing dominance.

"No problem, I'll notify everyone immediately!"

Link took a deep breath. Now, he could only follow Qian Chengxue's suggestion.

"Then I'll leave it to you!"

After Qian Chengxue finished speaking, she hung up the communication!

Soon, the squadron, fresh from their victory, received a group notification from Link.

"Esteemed comrades, I regret to inform you of some unfortunate news. I just received the latest information from the Helan: we have been surrounded by the enemy. The Helan is now approaching us and will fight alongside us."

This sudden news was like a bucket of cold water poured on everyone's heads, silencing the cheers. However, it did not extinguish their fiery spirits.

"Good! Are we afraid of them?"

"That's right, we still have the Helan!"

"Let's smash them!"

"That's right, I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time."

...

The entire public channel was filled with excited voices.

"Excellent, that's the spirit! If you all think highly of me, Link, then please follow my unified command!"

Link said passionately.

"I, Zhang Wang, on behalf of the Liren squadron, am willing to follow your command!"

Zhang Wang was the first to express his support. It was clear that the situation was extremely tense, close to a matter of life and death. If the Helan hadn't reported the news early, the enemy would have been right on top of them before they noticed, and it would have been too late.

"We are willing to listen to Lord Link..."

"That's right, Lord Link, please issue your orders!"

...

Seeing everyone's enthusiastic response, Link didn't waste any more time on formalities and directly ordered, "Listen to my command! All ships adjust their course and form a conical formation, leaving enough space in the center for the Helan to join! Since they want to devour us, then I will tear through their belly!"

"Understood!"

...

On the stormy sea, the entire squadron began to adjust its formation in an orderly manner.

At this moment, everyone's blood was boiling. No one feared death, and everyone was prepared to fight to the bitter end.

Inside the Xiangyun's control room, Qingzi reported to Saki, "Commander, the target squadron has begun to systematically form a formation and is actively approaching the Helan, seemingly preparing to welcome the Helan to break through the encirclement. Should we speed up our advance and launch an attack?"

"There is an old Z country saying, 'A lion uses its full strength even when hunting a rabbit!' Proceed as planned. How long before our aerial fire support arrives on the battlefield?"

"Lord Saki is wise. Our aerial support is expected to arrive on the battlefield in one hour!"

Qingzi respectfully reported.

Saki raised his hand, adjusted his watch, and said grimly, "Issue the order to continue tightening the encirclement according to plan. One hour later, launch a full-scale attack! Whoever sinks the Helan and washes away our shame will be awarded a great merit!"

"Understood!"

Qingzi responded excitedly.

In fact, compared to the squadron that had fallen into the trap, what Saki wanted to destroy the most was the Helan, because it was a testament to their humiliation.

...

Inside the Helan's command room, Zi Qing continuously reported, "We are expected to rendezvous with the squadron in fifty minutes! And the enemy squadron is giving us the best position within their formation. We can receive excellent protection and conduct combat operations!"

"Very good."

Qian Chengxue replied in a deep voice.

Su Mo then said to Qian Chengxue, "I can't be of much help staying here. I'm going to pilot a mecha. When the battle starts, I'll see if I can lend a hand."

"Okay!"

Qian Chengxue nodded slightly.

Su Mo then left the control room. The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier. He stopped, raised his head, and looked at the dark sky.

His heart grew increasingly restless. He had a growing sense of foreboding.

At this moment, the main squadron was rapidly approaching. The rendezvous was imminent.

Su Mo took a deep breath and ran towards his mecha without further thought.

Inside the control room, the Helan's ear-piercing alarm suddenly sounded again.

"What happened?"

Qian Chengxue's heart skipped a beat!

"We are detecting a large number of aerial units approaching rapidly from directly ahead. They are expected to enter the battlefield in about ten minutes!"

Chen Xijie reported through gritted teeth. They were really looking down on them. They already had more troops than them, and they were generally more advanced. Yet, they were still calling in an aerial squadron. They were planning a total annihilation, leaving no survivors.

"Don't panic. Continue to rendezvous with the squadron. We'll face whatever comes! We weren't afraid when we fought alone before, let alone now! The outcome is still uncertain. From now on, share our radar scan information with the Biao Feng."

Qian Chengxue's beautiful face became even colder, and her eyes became even sharper.

"Yes!"

.....

Zi Qing and the others were also inspired and regained their confidence.

Inside the Biao Feng's command room, Link looked at the radar information shared by the Helan.

His expression became increasingly grave. The situation was not optimistic. They might not make it out alive today.