CHAPTER 1876: CHAPTER 1869: RETURNING TO THE SKY

"Fula, strengthen the shield, raise the light pillar... Yue’er, order air support, execute indiscriminate bombardment with the light pillar as the core." Luo’er calmly commanded.

He felt that he had given Anxiang Yu many chances already, yet he never seized them properly, always thinking about killing him. Given this, there was no need to be merciful any longer.

Moreover, Luo’er was not always merciful.

With two orders issued, Fulajie’er began to strengthen the shield’s intensity and raised a red light pillar with a diameter of one meter, ensuring it could remain unharmed under bombardment. Baiyue, according to aerial guidance protocol, sent a support request to the relay.

Seeing this scene, all the soldiers participating in the siege felt deeply uneasy, with many instinctively wanting to stop attacking and leave but were stopped by the supervising officers, who ordered them to continue launching futile attacks.

After about half a minute delay, the aerial fleet began to disperse into a bombing formation. Simultaneously, the fleet repeatedly confirmed the support command, and upon confirming the execution of indiscriminate bombardment, the formation began to spread out, then ascended and dived.

Seeing the approaching fleet, Anxiang Yu finally felt a strong premonition of death, so he waved his riding whip and cried out in terror, "Retreat, retreat quickly!"

But it was too late, as the fleet, having deployed into a bombing formation, started firing dense rockets, executing indiscriminate bombardment around the red light pillar.

Each rocket fell to the ground, instantly kicking up high dust, causing turmoil and chaos. The powerful explosions easily tore through flesh, ripping and throwing various limbs and internal organs.

The advance team in the core of the explosion, thanks to Fulajie’er’s all-around protection, was neither affected by the explosion’s shockwave nor could hear the loud explosions nearby, as Fulajie’er shielded them from high-decibel sound impact.

However, witnessing the vivid lives being torn and shattered less than ten meters away was a strong visual shock that deeply stunned each member of the advance team.

This was a brand new experience, the tranquility within the shield contrasted sharply with the tragic explosions outside, giving everyone a taste of the distance between heaven and hell.

Just one round of bombing from the fleet almost turned the area around the light pillar into scorched earth, the ground covered with new earth that still emitted blue smoke, interspersed with bloody fragments of limbs.

The modern warfare system, compared to the classical warfare system, is ultimately a dimensional reduction attack. Moreover, the Anxiang family’s Nine Thousand Battalion did not possess the aerial advantage of the Dongsheng army, so merely one round of bombing completely crushed the offensive momentum of the Anxiang family’s Nine Thousand Battalion and led to a great rout.

Therefore, the fleet didn’t even have time to execute a second round of bombing before the militias around the advance team scattered in all directions, regretting not having more legs, as the enemy’s cries of anguish and the neighs of warhorses rang continuously.

After confirming that the enemy’s offensive had completely collapsed, the fleet autonomously ceased the support mission, began to disband the formation, and executed the task of vigilance and dispersal.

Liseya, now liberated, did not think much. While she was imprisoned, she had nowhere to vent her anger, and upon release, she first eliminated the dozen cultivators who imprisoned her, then furiously pursued the fleeing militias, especially the main culprit Anxiang Yu.

This time not even Luo’er could save him; Liseya swiftly caught up with him as he rode at full gallop and directly pierced through his back, causing Anxiang Yu to burst into flames instantly. He cried out a few times before falling off the horse, making no more sounds, only the crackling of the roaring flames.

Fortunately, Liseya recognized the High-peak people, knowing they were not enemies, or else with her short temper, she might even dare to bring down a plane.

About ten minutes after the bombing, as the smoke gradually cleared, two bulky transport planes formed a formation and began to appear overhead, slowly descending.

This type of aircraft was all too familiar to the advance team; when they fled Helros in a hurry back then, it was this type of aircraft they commandeered. Baiyue, remembering the romance that happened under the lake, couldn’t help blushing.

Transport planes equipped with anti-gravity engines descended silently, finally deploying landing gear, and steadily came to a halt on the open ground about ten meters from the advance team.

As soon as the cabin doors opened, two teams of five men each wielding rifles filed out, scattering to guard the surroundings. A dwarf officer stepped out of the cabin, repeatedly confirming the identities of the group before stepping towards them.

"Alright, dismiss the defense." Luo’er gestured and instructed.

Fulajie’er silently executed the command, and as the light pillar dissipated, the shield was also removed. The piled-up earth and meat outside the shield formed a stark contrast with the intact land inside the shield.

Luo’er glanced at Cheng Ziang, indicating for him to come along. Cheng Ziang nodded and followed Luo’er. The two of them stepped over the piles of earth surrounding the shield and walked straight towards the dwarf officer.

"Are you Captain Luo’er?" As they drew closer, the dwarf officer cautiously asked in Tasta language.

"Indeed."

Though knowing it was just procedure, Luo’er still nodded.

Upon hearing this, the dwarf officer immediately stood at attention and saluted, saying loudly, "Captain Luo’er, Fleet Commander Admiral Awanaqi sends his regards to you, you’ve worked hard."

"Thank you for your efforts."

Luo’er smiled slightly, also returning a salute, though his eyes were a bit moist.

"It’s no trouble," the dwarf officer righteously replied, "As long as we ensure the advance team’s safety, all sacrifices are worthwhile."

"Teacher Zhu and the others..." Luo’er tentatively asked.

"Don’t worry, they’ve already been picked up by the fleet," the dwarf officer reassured.

"That’s good then."

Luo’er couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Please move to the transport planes, we will handle the luggage to prevent any loss," the dwarf officer continued.

"How could we let you," Luo’er shook his head with a smile, turning to Cheng Ziang to instruct, "Have everyone bring their luggage to the transport plane, leave the carriages here."

"Yes, I’ll arrange it right away."

Cheng Ziang nodded, not wasting any more words.

Upon returning to the carriages, the advance team members began packing up their belongings to move to the transport planes. A team of dwarves, seeing this, laid down their weapons and proactively assisted in carrying the luggage.

The dwarf officer looked up at Luo’er, somewhat excitedly saying, "Captain Luo’er, our trip to Kyushu this time was mainly to find you. Fortunately, we received help from the Hua State’s noble families, which allowed us to confirm your trail and find you."

"The noble families of Hua State, was it Huayu Ting?" Luo’er paused and asked.

"He claims to be a friend of Captain Luo’er, do you recognize him?" the dwarf officer cautiously asked.

"Of course, we are good friends," Luo’er nodded and affirmed.

"That’s good," the dwarf officer nodded with relief, and continued, "Currently, we use the Hua State’s noble city as a transit point, sending out the flagship to seek your whereabouts. Afterward, we will return to the base and then leave Kyushu."

"That’s great," Luo’er affirmed, "Kyushu is in chaos right now, with the Imperial Court changing orders constantly, making contact with the Kyushu Empire isn’t a wise move."

Saying this, Luo’er said with some relief, "That reminds me, I promised Huayu Ting to take his child to the Western Continent for systematic magic study. If I just leave like this, my persona will collapse."

Soon, the advance team loaded all their luggage onto the transport planes, and after unlocking the horses’ saddles, they let them go, leaving only the empty carriages behind. Once everything was ready, everyone boarded another transport plane carrying passengers.

With all preparations complete, the squad responsible for guarding began to withdraw, and the transport plane then closed its hatch, took off, and headed towards the mothership. The surrounding aircraft also began adjusting formations, forming an escort fleet to accompany the transport planes back.

Tang Guo and Yichuan Yu were riding this kind of flying vehicle for the first time, and couldn’t help but stare wide-eyed, plump little hands pressing against the cabin window, curiously watching the distant white clouds and tree canopies on the ground.

"What is this, sister?" Tang Guo asked Tang Mo.

"It’s an iron bird," Tang Mo smiled and said.

Yichuan Yu saw this, looked at Baiyue with lips quivering, and asked stammeringly, "What... is this?"

"This is Ronisca Air Force’s Bumblebee Transport Aircraft," Baiyue replied expressionlessly.

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