Above the Galaxy-Chapter 1019 - 655: He Probably Wouldn’t Want to Be a Grandson!
How could there be bandit warships in the rear of Luo City, deep within the Empire?
This left Chi Yunfeng utterly perplexed.
Could it be that they had predicted our transport route and set up an ambush here in advance...
But how did such a large number of warships manage to bypass the surveillance and blockade of the Star Chain?
"Are there traitors in our army?"
This was the first thought in Chi Yunfeng’s mind.
Recently, there had been many defections, and he looked at everyone as if they were not good people.
Of course, others looked at him the same way...
Mutual suspicion and surveillance; this was the current state of the Qishan Army.
War is like this, one smooth success after another.
When the building is about to collapse, all the demons reveal their true greedy faces.
"Report, Demon Ship One has been targeted."
"Report, Demon Ship Two has been targeted."
"Report, Demon Ships Three and Four have been targeted..."
"Report, Destroyer of Eastern Sea has been targeted..."
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Chi Yunfeng felt despair.
In just one encounter, his four attack ships and over a dozen destroyers were targeted by the enemy fleet?
They could fight back, but that would mean mutual destruction or at best, severe losses...
Completely annihilating the bandits was impossible.
Because most of their fleet were transport ships, with almost no combat capability.
The enemy, however, comprised an entire fleet of combat ships.
"Commander, what should we do now?" Wei Liushen anxiously asked as he saw the red dots densely packed on the starship’s display.
He had just been assuring the leaders not to worry too much, but now he was more worried than anyone else.
Because he knew very clearly, if the bandits seized the supplies, their fate would be... either death or a military tribunal followed by death.
"Request communication," Chi Yunfeng said in a voice calm and composed, with the demeanor of a great general, as he urgently fought the turmoil within, "I want to see who had the audacity to intercept the Imperial Fleet here..."
The communication request was sent out and soon received a response:
Communication approved.
The signals of the two command ships connected, and a familiar face appeared on the virtual screen before Chi Yunfeng.
The Undying Army, Bai Qi.
The Phoenix Dance Army to which Chi Yunfeng belonged and the Undying Army were of different systems, but famous generals were always acquainted with each other.
To some extent, they were all familiar faces.
Like Liu Xi Hui and Mo Yan and Yu Hua...
They didn’t know each other at all.
"Bai Qi?" Chi Yunfeng glared at Bai Qi with a fierce look and said sternly, "Do you know what you’re doing?"
"Yes, I’m robbing," Bai Qi replied expressionlessly.
What a boring question.
Appearing here, how could he not know what he was doing?
"You’re the leader of the Undying Army, a general nurtured by the Empire, how could you do such a thing?"
"I’ve defected."
"..."
The other side was very clear-headed, but Chi Yunfeng was the one feeling perplexed.
"Do you know where this place is? Even if you manage to seize these supplies... there’s no way you could get them through the Empire’s layers of blockades to the Northern Border."
"If you’re smart enough, you’ll retreat immediately... before the Imperial Air Force encircles you. Otherwise, you’ll find no escape."
"That’s my problem," Bai Qi said as he looked at Chi Yunfeng, "And your problem is, hand over the supplies and the Demon Ship to me, and I’ll ensure your safety..."
"..."
Chi Yunfeng felt somewhat infuriated.
Although their Phoenix Dance Army was renowned for being ’noble, elegant, and unable to fight,’ it was not right to insult people so blatantly.
They wanted not just the supplies, but also the Yin Demon Ship...
If he lost all the supplies and starships, how could he face returning?
If he returned with no face, he might still lose his head.
At that time, would Shen Wuxiang believe him if he said he hadn’t collaborated with the enemy?
Even his own wife wouldn’t believe him.
"That’s impossible." Chi Yunfeng stood tall, proudly proclaiming, "Before setting out, I made a military vow in front of the Military Minister. No matter what, I must deliver the supplies to Luo City."
"If the supplies are there, I am here. If the supplies are gone, living holds no meaning for me."
"Then I can only trouble you," Bai Qi said in a deep voice, "In three seconds, we will launch an attack... three, two..."
"Bai Qi..."
"Open fire."
With a rumble...
Brilliant fireworks bloomed in the dark sky above.
Illuminating the entire polar night. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
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Qi Mountain.
Shen Wuxiang was playing chess with Shang Xiulin.
Lately, his mood had been poor, and when in a bad mood, he liked to come to Shang Xiulin to play chess.
Surrounded by sycophants, only in front of Shang Xiulin could he remain clear-headed.
Indeed, nowadays, it’s hard for him to hear a single word of truth.
Shang Xiulin always spoke words that stung...
"Director, do you think Luo City can be held?" Shen Wuxiang placed a piece down calmly and asked carelessly.
Without lifting his head, Shang Xiulin replied, "The fact that you ask this question means you are starting to have doubts."
"I have six hundred thousand troops, a famous general Shen Annan, and a continuous supply of resources... one of our soldiers falls, and I can replace him with three. If a bandit soldier falls, where can he find replacements? With the tiny territory he occupies?"
"Besides, after their forces are depleted in Luo City, with no resources left... how can he push forward? No troops, no artillery, no resource supply... can he hold Luo City?"
Shang Xiulin paused his move, looked up at Shen Wuxiang, and asked, "Are you trying to convince me... or yourself?"
"..."
Indeed, Shen Wuxiang felt the sting of betrayal.
Very clearly.
And painfully so.
He tossed the black stones he held into the chess box, waved his hand, and said, "Forget it, I can’t play like this."
His mind was in turmoil, and he couldn’t continue the game.
Shang Xiulin didn’t mind at all. With or without an opponent, he could play alone.
During his time in confinement, he read, played chess, and listened to the wind, living leisurely, with his chess skill greatly improved.
Indeed, any endeavor requires focus and a peaceful learning environment.
"You seem quite willing to speak on behalf of your student." Shen Wuxiang rose, walked to the window, and looked at the clouds between the mountains, his mood slightly improved, "Do you really trust him that much?"
"Because he is exceptional," Shang Xiulin slowly tidied up the chessboard and said seriously, "Otherwise, he couldn’t have pushed you into such a difficult position."
Shen Wuxiang sighed softly and said, "Tang Li has a good son indeed, that’s something... none of us can match."
"Not even Shen Xinglan?" Shang Xiulin asked.
He knew well that the Shen Family revered Shen Xinglan highly, and Shen Wuxiang had particularly high hopes for this grandson.
Rumor had it that after the Shen Family seized power, Shen Xinglan would become the ruler.
"Not even close." Shen Wuxiang replied seriously without hesitation, "If Tang Fei were my grandson..."
"He probably wouldn’t want to be a grandson."
"..."
