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At the Federation Homeworld, various spaceships came and went. At that moment, a massive Silver Gray Spaceship, measuring several dozen meters in length, slowly descended into the docking area of a gigantic Spaceport. The spaceship had a streamlined design, resembling a droplet of water, exquisite and flawless. Its exterior bore no embellishments, save for a delicate peony flower at the tip as its only decoration.
As the spaceship settled into place, a one-person-sized exit suddenly appeared on its previously smooth surface. In the next moment, a tall middle-aged man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes stepped out. A few strands of white could be seen at his temples, and he sported a light mustache that obscured his true age.
The man's eyes sparkled with intelligence, and as soon as he appeared, an imposing aura emanated from him, clearly indicating someone who had held power for a long time. At that moment, a milky-white disc suddenly materialized above the spaceship, hovering right in front of him.
He lightly stepped onto the disc, which swiftly transported him to the ground in just a few blinks. Almost as soon as he landed, a black hovercar silently approached him.
A burly young man with a buzz cut and dressed in formal attire emerged from the vehicle and saluted him with a standard military gesture. "Reporting in, General! Private Borg is here to serve!"
The man's eyes flickered for a moment as he waved his hand dismissively. "This isn't the front line; let's skip the formalities. Just call me Mr. Zhou!" It was evident that this man, referred to as General, preferred not to draw attention to himself; otherwise, he wouldn't have insisted that his escort come in civilian clothes.
"But General..." The young man hesitated. He had just received orders from his superiors to pick up Mr. Zhou but hadn't realized that this Mr. Zhou was actually the general frequently featured in major propaganda videos—an esteemed general known for his significant achievements against the Blue Seal Empire!
What the young man didn't know was that General Zhou represented the Zhou Family, one of the ten hidden families that had thrived for thousands of years within the Federation. The Zhou Family had infiltrated every aspect of the Federation over millennia but generally maintained a low profile; direct family members rarely appeared in public. Of course, General Zhou's prominence was largely due to his own efforts rather than his family's influence.
"Just call me sir then; let’s head to Old Four!" General Zhou asserted decisively as he climbed into the hovercar. The young man nodded and quickly took his place in the driver's seat to start the vehicle. He knew exactly where General Zhou meant by Old Four—a man who had recently returned from the front lines severely injured and barely clinging to life but had only just regained consciousness.
The hovercar drove smoothly while General Zhou seemed somewhat fatigued; he closed his eyes to rest until they arrived at a large hospital.
The hospital's entrance bore no typical name but instead displayed a series of numbers. Such hospitals at Spaceports were generally established to serve military personnel and rarely used conventional names for confidentiality reasons.
"Come back for me in half an hour!" General Zhou stated before striding directly toward the hospital entrance. Although he was over eighty years old, given the Federation's average lifespan nearing two hundred years, he was still considered to be in his prime. In just a few blinks, General Zhou's figure vanished from sight.
At that moment, Zhou Hongwu lay on a hospital bed inside, having just regained consciousness himself. However, as he looked at an intelligence report in his hands, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. He was the only survivor rescued by the Federation during a previous rescue operation. At that time, both of his legs had been lost; there was a massive hole on the left side of his abdomen, and his heart and lungs had been nearly rendered nonfunctional due to shock. His entire body had suffered severe radiation contamination to such an extent that frontline hospitals could only stabilize him before sending him back to Federation Homeworld for recovery treatment.
Thinking about this made a flicker of fear cross Zhou Hongwu's eyes. Although it wasn't his first time undertaking such high-risk missions, experiencing near-total annihilation of his unit and coming so close to death was indeed a first for him!
At that moment, a somewhat youthful figure appeared in Zhou Hongwu's mind. He recalled how that figure had stubbornly persisted until the end during training, how he had continuously grown stronger, and his bold declarations. Yet now, all of that seemed to have vanished. As a Special Forces soldier, Zhou Hongwu should not have shown such emotions, but at this moment, the corners of his eyes were slightly red.
Suddenly, the door that had been tightly shut quietly opened, and a familiar figure appeared before Zhou Hongwu.
"Uncle Five..." Upon seeing the visitor, Zhou Hongwu straightened up, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes. As an elder of the family, Uncle Five was particularly strict with him and his peers, to the point that even at his age, he still felt intimidated by this elder's gaze.
"How is your injury now?" The person who had just arrived at the Spaceport was General Zhou, Zhou Hao!
"I've undergone reconstructive surgery and am currently in the adaptation phase. There shouldn't be any major issues, but doctor, I might not be able to return to the military," Zhou Hongwu said, a flicker of unwillingness crossing his eyes. He had always yearned for military life, but just as he was about to make his mark, he was forced to retire. Naturally, he felt discontented!
"A reconstructed body is merely a new vessel; it means that almost all of your previous training has been rendered useless. Moreover, you have passed the optimal training age; it is only natural that you are no longer suited to remain in the forces," Zhou Hao sighed lightly, a trace of reluctance flashing in his eyes. He had regarded this nephew as a promising talent but never expected him to falter during this mission.
"I at least managed to survive; it's just that Yu..."
Zhou Hongwu took the initiative to bring up this matter since he had led Ye Yu, whom he considered a brother, on this mission and did not expect such an outcome.
"Back then, Second Brother made a private deal with the Gao Family to preserve the last thread of the Ye Family's bloodline. However, Yu cannot stay in Federation Homeworld openly; he can only accompany you to Arrow Camp. After all, Arrow Camp is relatively isolated from the public eye; our Zhou family won't be too passive."
However, Yu had been living under an alias at Arrow Camp for years undergoing special training with the intention of restoring his identity after achieving military merit. Now everything had been completely severed along with that explosion—Ye Family's hopes were dashed!
As he spoke here, a glimmer of killing intent flashed across Zhou Hao's face; he hadn't anticipated that people from the Blue Seal Empire could be so despicable as to openly use dirty bombs!
"The rescue team has yet to find Yu; perhaps he..." Zhou Hongwu noticed the expression on Zhou Hao's face and felt a flicker of hope.
Zhou Hao shook his head while clasping his hands behind his back. "Later on, I dispatched another rescue team for a thorough search but found no trace of Yu. Moreover, so much time has passed; it’s barren there. Even if Yu miraculously survived initially, after all this time..."
At this point, Zhou Hao could not help but pause. In the Demon Realm Planet area, there was no place suitable for human habitation. Zhou Hao could only imagine Ye Yu's final fate.
"This time, the Blue Marked People have gone too far. Shouldn't we do something about it?" Zhou Hongwu clenched his fists, unable to accept the reality of Ye Yu's death.
"Hmph, they think we, the Federation, are easy to bully. We must show them what we're made of! It's graduation season at the Blue Ink First Military Academy, and those pampered kids are coming into Federation territory through various means to kill a Federation Soldier as their final graduation task!
As far as I know, one of the favored princes from the Blue Marked People is among them! I've organized a team to capture this prince, and we will use his head to honor Yu!"
Zhou Hao snorted coldly, his eyes filled with killing intent. As a general on the front lines, he had long been in a life-and-death struggle with the Blue Marked People. This time, they had even resorted to using dirty bombs to destroy Arrow Camp and killed two scientists researching mechas. They should be prepared to face the wrath of the Federation!
"Uncle Five..." Zhou Hongwu hesitated for a moment, glancing at Zhou Hao, struggling to find the right words.
"What's wrong?" Zhou Hao frowned, seemingly displeased with Zhou Hongwu's indecision.
"The manual for Yu's unnamed body technique is still in our house, right? Can I...?" Zhou Hongwu finally voiced his intention. He was unwilling to accept that his life was just beginning and he would have to start preparing for retirement!
"I don't know where Old Ye got that body technique from, but from my observations, it seems to be suited only for the Blue Marked People. So while its effects are much stronger than ordinary techniques, it's also incredibly difficult to master. Otherwise, Old Ye wouldn't have..."
At this point, Zhou Hao seemed to recall some old memories but quickly regained his composure. "However, if you want to practice it, I won't stop you. After all, the military turns a blind eye to such things. If you succeed, you might gain unexpected benefits!"
The Federation would naturally not refuse a body technique that could enhance personal combat power. After all, those high-level practitioners were individuals who had mastered body techniques at advanced stages; one high-level practitioner could take on an advanced mecha! However, it was useless for the Federation to be envious; so far, very few people had managed to master body techniques to the same level as the Blue Marked People.
After discussing other matters with Zhou Hongwu, Zhou Hao left directly. As a general on the front lines, his primary responsibility was still to command at the forefront.
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