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There is no need to send a transport plane for the return trip; the fuel in the Fierce Eagle Armor is enough for An Xiaotian to complete the journey home. The return journey is long and tedious, with clouds swaying against An Xiaotian's profile, and the sunset refracting into a magnificent pink, shining brightly through the windows of the Fierce Eagle Armor. In the distance, the night sky settles beneath the remaining sunlight, and amidst it seems to fly a plane as small as raindrops; from this moment, it looks more like a toy granted by nature to accompany him.
An Xiaotian's heart is filled with pride. After this experience, he believes that at least everyone will trust him now, whether it be his command abilities, his intelligence, his formidable combat strength, or even the leadership charisma he has displayed. All of these have made the members of the Reaction Group, who once coveted the position of Deputy Commander, concede defeat willingly.
An Xiaotian gazes toward the distant skyline, where a passenger plane with flashing lights quietly accompanies him in flight. He feels too small; surely the people inside the plane cannot see him, but he playfully waves at the aircraft, hoping that the strangers on board can sense his presence. In a moment of nostalgia, seeing the passenger plane reminds him of the spontaneous trip he took with Yang Meng years ago. Images of her play in his mind like silent films, as if these are memories from just a second ago; forever frozen in fragments of the past, they always seem clearer than what he sees today.
"Xiaotian, wake up! Don't—sleep—anymore!" Yang Meng tugs at An Xiaotian's clothes vigorously. Slowly opening his eyes, still groggy, he follows Yang Meng's finger to look out of the airplane window.
The same night sky, the same dazzling city; An Xiaotian feels as if he is still on that flight to Tibet from years ago.
"Look! Lhasa at dawn! We’ve arrived!"
"Dream..."
An Xiaotian does not know how long he has been lost in memories. When he finally awakens again, the dark clouds outside have gradually blurred as night falls.
"Sir, your consciousness is rapidly dispersing; it's best to maintain sixty percent attention. At least you could chat with Xiao Ling," Xiao Ling says somewhat playfully. "It's rare for us to have some private time together."
"Sigh..." An Xiaotian feels quite annoyed after being pulled back from his memories by Xiao Ling. "I don't have time to watch the sky with you."
"Yes you do; we are expected to arrive at base in twenty-seven minutes—"
"That's not what I meant, Xiao Ling. You're indeed very smart, but there are some human emotions that you can never learn in a lifetime," An Xiaotian says meaningfully.
The swirling indicator representing artificial intelligence status pauses for a moment, indicating Xiao Ling's silence.
"Perhaps on this point, you have indeed taught me something. May I venture to guess that you miss your family? For example, your wife and children?" Xiao Ling asks.
"Something like that," An Xiaotian confides. "I just thought I had succeeded and truly become a great hero. But I also have my concerns; today I realized that I am completely unqualified in this world of family. During this mission, I have never been so afraid before; if I were shot down... I dare not think about it. Having been so invested in my duties, today felt like a momentary flashback that reminded me of my loved one."
"Madame Yang?" Xiao Ling suddenly projects an identity information screen into An Xiaotian's view.
"Uh... yes, but that title sounds strange," An Xiaotian replies while looking at the identity information featuring a slightly smiling Yang Meng.
"Including Yang Meng and my parents, could it be that every time I return victorious, they are still crying for my possible sacrifice..."
"I understand, sir." Xiao Ling's next words flowed smoothly: "I think I can say that caring for family is nothing to be ashamed of; however, a truly great person cares for the entire country and even our whole planet. From the moment you first donned your armor, your concerns have extended beyond family. You will stand at the forefront of the world, gazing into the future and fighting in the name of heroism. We are soldiers ourselves; no matter where you go, the meaning of 'protection' will never change for us. Even if we pay with our lives, when the day comes to transform into light and depart, our beloved ones who we once longed for will smile at the points of light in the sky because we have not lived in vain."
This time it was An Xiaotian who fell silent. He asked, "Did you make that up on the spot?"
"Not at all," Xiao Ling replied earnestly. "It was left by my first master, General Wang Yangchen. He once told me that one day, a new Fierce Eagle would take his place by my side, so he asked me to keep this message and share it with him at an appropriate time. I think now might be a good time because he said that if one day Mr. An Xiaotian misses home, I should tell him this."
An Xiaotian lowered his head silently as the colorful city below passed by like a rewind. For the rest of the journey, Xiao Ling did not engage him in conversation again, but she could clearly sense and observe the intense emotional fluctuations in An Xiaotian's mind, as well as the liquid suddenly accumulating on the visor of his armor.
Twenty-five minutes later
"This is An Xiaotian, requesting to land the Fierce Eagle along a concealed route to the designated area."
"Received. It is now one forty-seven AM. No unauthorized personnel confirmed in visible area; landing permitted."
The mechanical wings of the Fierce Eagle Armor began to retract. An Xiaotian was still somewhat unsteady in controlling the armor; he shut off the Thruster two meters above ground, causing him to crash down with a sharp pain in his feet. Unlocking his helmeted armor, he was immediately surrounded by people welcoming him. Qin Weishan was at the forefront, hugging An Xiaotian still inside his armor: "Xiaotian, that part where you blew up the plane was incredible! Impressive!"
"Thanks, Weishan. I just acted on impulse in a moment of urgency."
This time, no officer questioned An Xiaotian again. Everyone crowded around him, offering their heartfelt respect to this young warrior with continuous applause.
Jiao An quietly stood at the back of the crowd, watching as Qin Weishan and An Xiaotian finished their greetings. He opened the back door of a special vehicle; General Jiang Yan stood with Jiao An's support behind everyone, gazing at the newly appointed Fierce Eagle with all searchlights turned on—a long-lost sense of glory once again spread through this veteran's heart.
"Yang Chen, look!"
General Jiang couldn't help but walk toward the crowd, hoping to get a closer look at An Xiaotian.
"Our special forces squad has finally begun to take shape. Watch closely; we won't let you down."
The welcoming crowd instinctively parted to make way as General Jiang and Jiao An walked out from behind.
"Alright! Everyone, please settle down. I have something serious to discuss with you all."
The room fell silent, waiting for the old general's command.
"So, Reaction Group, initiate the battle countdown! In seventy-two hours, gather the troops, and the hunt will begin!"
Forty-one hours remained until the hunt plan commenced at Viper Base.
"A Hovercraft!"
Brother Ba slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "A few days ago when you were receiving treatment, I didn't come to hold you accountable. We only have this one Hovercraft. Do you have any idea how much financial backing and connections it takes to acquire one?!"
The soldier being reprimanded was indeed the pilot of the Hovercraft that was shot down by An Xiaotian. However, he had successfully parachuted out and miraculously saved his life. Faced with the head of Viper, he could only stammer, "I... know, but that humanoid flying machine is just too agile, and it has particularly advanced weaponry. The Hovercraft itself isn't suited for high-intensity air-to-air combat; it simply can't handle it."
Brother Ba was infuriated by his explanation and slammed the table again. After standing up and calming down for a while, he suddenly posed a question: "Do you think it could be a new type of reconnaissance aircraft from the military?"
"Not at all."
The door to Brother Ba's office swung open, and Liang Muqi walked in. The pilot looked at him as if he had seen a savior. "Let's go; we don't need you anymore." Liang Muqi gestured for the pilot to leave the room and then turned back to say, "I've thought about it all day and realized there's no point in hiding it anymore—that was my prototype, the Fierce Eagle Armor, the very one you wanted me to destroy before I left."
"Then why didn't you obey back then? Leaving such a potential threat!" Brother Ba shouted.
"If you were holding your newborn child and someone told you to kill him, would you have the heart to do it?" Liang Muqi retorted. "I've explained this to you before; the Fierce Eagle Armor is just a half-finished product. The advancement of the Black Hawk Armor far surpasses it. I'm here to remind you that the Fierce Eagle is coming, and our position has been exposed. I suggest you prepare for defense; I don't want my research achievements to be buried just half a month after they were made."
Brother Ba touched the scar on his face, sighed, and pointed his index finger at Liang Muqi, his fingertip trembling: "You are too kind-hearted. You promised me before—how is the production of the new weapons going?"
"They haven't been officially mass-produced yet. Currently, we've only produced about seventy units of the superpower individual weapons based on their provided templates."
"superpower?"
"Alien technology—it's like laser but not quite laser in principle. For now, that's what we're calling it."
"Then explain to me why we can't go into mass production? I entrusted you with the entire assembly line's coordination, and you said we have a complete assembly template. Why can't we mass produce it yet?"
"You said you wanted to use the resources traded from them to build the Special Ability Cannon vehicles. We already have four of them. As an armed organization, being able to organize such combat power in such a short time, what more do you want?"
Brother Ba rushed forward, grabbing Liang Muqi by the collar and staring him down closely. "I want more, more! I want our Viper to be strong enough to have its own empire!"
"If you want that, then do as I say," Liang Muqi replied expressionlessly, releasing Brother Ba's grip. "I need to allocate more resources to upgrade the Black Hawk Armor, especially since they traded you special M7 alloy, which has better radiation resistance than any metal on Earth. I want to use it to coat the Black Hawk Armor with a protective alloy layer. Unlike you all, who just treat metal like cast iron for making vehicles and weapons, that's simply wasteful."
"Armor? You only have one armor; how powerful can it be? Does it need your special care?"
"How powerful?"
Just as Liang Muqi was about to turn away, he heard something particularly grating: "As for how powerful it is, I won't say just yet. I'll tell you this: I'm here to utilize the alien resources you've traded for research! You are still caught up in the petty disputes of this little planet, completely unaware of the impending cosmic crisis! I know you can't comprehend this because we are not on the same level!
In the face of a true global disaster, right or wrong becomes meaningless. Wherever there are cutting-edge resources, I will go there to fight for humanity's survival. But what about you? Trapped in the so-called friendly and sincere trade with the Moon People, crazily expanding your power while slaughtering each other in the military—one command from them and destruction is just a snap of the fingers away! Can you stop acting like a child who knows nothing?!"
A flicker of panic crossed Brother Ba's eyes. "Why... why didn't you say this earlier?"
"Because I needed the resources in your hands! I risked my entire reputation joining you, but what do I get? The freedom to use resources? Nonsense! And let me clarify one more thing: this competition is not about which side has more troops or advanced equipment; the duel between Fierce Eagle and Blackhawk will determine the outcome! I'm not boasting about how advanced my armor is, but its groundbreaking strength speaks for itself. If it encounters the right pilot, its capabilities are beyond your imagination!"
Liang Muqi had held these words in for too long. Without looking back, he walked toward the door. "Fine!" Brother Ba returned to his office chair, clearly moved by Liang Muqi's words that followed. "Go ahead and upgrade your armor. But if we lose this battle, prepare for dire consequences."
Military Base in City S Command Center 10 Hours Remaining Until Hunting Plan Commences
After locking onto Viper Base's coordinates, Qin Weishan, who was preparing to depart, received some frustrating news: General Jiang ordered the Superhero Alliance to accompany the military on their mission while Qin Weishan was to remain on standby—he could only sit at the base and watch everyone else take action. He had requested An Xiaotian multiple times to let him join the battlefield, but An Xiaotian firmly refused, knowing that Qin Weishan's arm injury still needed healing and that his combat style leaned towards close combat. Even when Qin Weishan pressed him by saying he was his mentor in the special forces squad, An Xiaotian remained unmoved.
With no other choice, Qin Weishan reluctantly returned to his seat, watching others in his group busily working while feeling useless since he didn't understand computers and couldn't help at all. He could only mutter under his breath, "That An Xiaotian really is acting like a big shot."
The base had entered a state of high alert; everyone was urgently adjusting various equipment. Jiao An donned her purple breastplate and combat pants while carrying her multifunctional transforming sniper rifle named Dreamfall on her back.
"Commander, Nightmare is ready and standing by."
General Jiang nodded, surveying the busy command room from the high platform.
Seeing Qin Weishan squatting on the ground with a worried expression, he chuckled softly, "You should just enjoy your retirement."
"Ah, go away, go away. Just come back alive," Qin Weishan waved his hand impatiently.
Late at night, five hours remaining until the hunting plan begins.
Ten transport Hovercraft took off from the Military Base in City S, heading towards the northern forest of City A.
"We have contacted the military in City A; they will deploy armored vehicles to assist our operation."
Instructor Zhang Sheng received orders from General Jiang. He was once again participating in the battle, hoping his words could ease everyone's tense nerves. This time, due to the need for an upgrade on the Fierce Eagle Armor, An Xiaotian could not keep up with the main force and temporarily handed over command to Instructor Zhang Sheng, who was also an experienced veteran and had received General Jiang's approval.
Xiaotian, hurry up and fly over here.
Zhang Sheng fiddled with his tactical watch, thinking to himself.
Four hours until the expected firefight.
Based on information previously sent by the National Geological Survey, the Reaction Group decided to have three hundred soldiers from Military Base in City S form two companies and a Heavy Armored Vanguard Unit to maneuver along the edge of the forest. The purpose was to avoid areas that might be monitored based on terrain analysis by the Reaction Group.
The military in City A and bases from across the country dispatched a total of three companies of soldiers to flank from another side.
Qin Weishan and General Jiang stared intently at the movement diagrams of the two units. Half an hour later, both units arrived at a position perpendicular to their target location.
The two units set off simultaneously, slowly approaching their objective. When they reached eight hundred meters from the entrance, Instructor Zhang glanced at the terrain map and said, "The terrain here is too low; it's very disadvantageous for us. Split into two routes and head towards the elevated areas to secure the high ground."
Zhang Sheng was glad he had checked the terrain map; moving further in would lead them into a basin-like area. If there were an ambush, it would be like walking into a boiling pot.
"That's not right, Old Zhang," Deputy Commander Old Qian said while holding binoculars.
"What's wrong?"
"Didn't they say there were guards at the entrance? Why is there no one today?"
Zhang Sheng's mind jolted as he suddenly realized something. Without Liang Muqi acting as an undercover agent, they shouldn't have been able to predict the military's attack timing so accurately...
Suddenly, Zhang Sheng remembered that when Liang Muqi arrived at the Military Base in City S, he was still undergoing a military inspection. Did he already have a clear understanding of our base's deployment timing?
"This isn't good; we need to fall back," Zhang Sheng recognized that they had underestimated Liang Muqi and immediately ordered a retreat.
However, just as the troops withdrew two hundred meters, suddenly! A cannon fired, and a blue shell was launched from behind the mountain wall, exploding less than a hundred meters away from the troops at their three o'clock position.
"They have Gauss Cannons!" Old Qian exclaimed in shock.
At this moment, heads and gun barrels popped out from both sides, opening fire on the troops.
"Frontline Heavy Infantry, hold the flanks while firing and retreating! Look for advantageous terrain!" Instructor Zhang commanded through the communicator.
In an instant, flames erupted, and the intense gunfight turned the valley into daylight. Under the cover of Heavy Infantry, the troops found a small hillock to prepare for a counterattack.
Initially, the military was at a disadvantage due to their hasty response; however, the situation was worsening: four Gauss Cannon vehicles emerged and began firing at the hillock; two columns of Heavy Infantry charged out from the gate directly towards the hillock. General Jiang looked at the situation map and told Zhang Sheng over the communication channel, "They want to split you in half; stick together and don't scatter!"
Shells rained down, and dozens of soldiers lost their lives in an instant.
"Everyone, move to the right and regroup with friendly forces!" Zhang Sheng ordered.
At this time, allied forces from other bases were on their way. However, due to the immense power of the Gauss Cannons and the cunning schemes of Brother Ba and Liang Muqi working together, they had effectively controlled their route of advance, trapping them in the hillock with no way to move forward.
Instructor Zhang was running when he was thrown into the air by the shockwave from a falling bomb. He flipped once before crashing to the ground.
"Who the hell is going to blow up that Gauss Cannon?!" Instructor Zhang shouted in pain while clutching his injured knee.
The Heavy Infantry heard the call and resolutely moved against the tide, advancing towards the four Gauss Cannons. However, the firepower was fierce, and even the Heavy Infantry fell one after another in the sea of flames.
"Requesting armor support!"
"The right flank has suffered heavy casualties; we need the Medical Corps to come quickly!"
...
"Sorry I'm late."
A whistling sound came from above, and as the chaotic crowd looked up, a red figure swept across the sky. Lasers rained down, and amidst the firelight, one of Viper's Gauss Cannon vehicles was instantly destroyed. The appearance of Fierce Eagle caused Viper's firepower to gradually concentrate towards the sky, but they had no means to limit his performance. Flying at high speed, Fierce Eagle circled above the battlefield like a god controlling the entire situation.
"It's An Xiaotian! Fierce Eagle is here!"
"The Commander has arrived! Fire—"
The arrival of Fierce Eagle was like dawn breaking through despair, igniting everyone's hearts with the hope of victory!
"Finally, we have been waiting for you." Instructor Zhang sat up, watching that meteor streak past several artillery pieces attempting to intercept him, diving straight towards a high ambush point!
Fierce Eagle flew at high speed through a hail of bullets, with the Fire God Machine Gun on his shoulder and the Electromagnetic Railgun on his arm continuously unleashing fierce flames and intense electromagnetic rays. Wherever he went, there were cries of despair and not a blade of grass remained.
"Xiao Ling, unlock the battle sword."
"Received."
The armor on his back immediately unlocked as Fierce Eagle drew out the battle sword. He plunged it vertically into a Gauss Cannon vehicle; as the battle sword embedded itself inside, it rapidly transformed into gun form, blasting a laser that tore open the cannon's interior. The Gauss Cannon vehicle exploded as if its belly had been burst open.
"How's the new equipment debugging going?" Zhang Sheng asked An Xiaotian through the communicator.
"Very well! I feel like I could take on a thousand!"
However, this moment of distraction allowed a grenade to hit his chest plate, causing Fierce Eagle to crash to the ground. Just as he stood up, another grenade came flying in.
Several Viper organization Heavy Infantry, each with a grenade launcher, all aimed at the still unsteady Fierce Eagle and unleashed a barrage that lasted a full five seconds until their ammunition was completely exhausted.
As the smoke cleared along with the dirt and debris, in their terrified eyes, the war god extended his left hand to activate the newly equipped Particle Shield, while his right hand plunged the battle sword into the ground as he crouched down. "Finished? Then it's my turn."
Within the orange display, bloodlust surged violently. Fierce Eagle leaped up, and with the boost from the Thruster, he pierced through the chest plate of an enemy directly in front of him with a single strike. Immediately raising his shield, he adjusted the angle of the Thruster and charged, knocking three enemies aside. Turning back, he delivered another slash that cleaved one enemy in half! With only one left standing, Fierce Eagle raised his battle sword, and in its gun form, a laser shot out, completely incinerating him.
After clearing away these minor foes, An Xiaotian looked toward the gate ahead and opened a channel that everyone could hear:
"All Heavy Infantry, follow my lead and charge."
"Captain Fierce Eagle is up front clearing our path; let's go!" The Heavy Infantry formed into a square formation and charged straight toward the location marked by Fierce Eagle, fighting all the way.
"Kill—" The soldiers in the back successfully joined forces with the arriving friendly reinforcements and advanced forward under the cover of armored vehicles.
Inside Viper Base
"Boss, it's over! Our defenses have been breached! That Fierce Eagle Armor destroyed two Gauss Cannon vehicles right off the bat!"
Brother Ba paced anxiously back and forth indoors, opening his communicator to shout at Liang Muqi: "You son of a dog! Get your armor moving now!"
"Liang Muqi?"
"Liang Muqi!"
In the laboratory, a syringe lay on the floor next to Liang Muqi's shoe, freshly injected. He himself was sprawled on the ground, one hand covered in liquid as he crawled slowly toward the Black Hawk Armor.
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