The Second Asteroid Belt War (3)

In the hangar bay of the flagship Uranus in Sector 019 of the Asteroid Belt.

Lin Fan was currently seated inside the mech cockpit.

"System, use the personal ability enhancement opportunity I saved last time on Mech Piloting."

"Ding, it has been used. Host, please prepare yourself, the infusion is about to begin!"

As soon as the System's voice faded, Lin Fan felt a sharp pain in his mind. A vast amount of high-difficulty mech maneuvers, combat techniques, experience, and more were being infused, merging with his original memories and body.

One minute later, Lin Fan opened his eyes. It was as if he had undergone years of training and extensive combat experience; everything was deeply etched into his memory and body.

Lin Fan checked the System's status panel. His Mech Piloting ability had reached S. Combined with his superhuman stats of 350 in all attributes, he could now truly be called the number one mech pilot in humanity.

The Uranus was different from Lin Fan's previous flagship. His former flagship was just a battlecruiser, whereas the Uranus was a battleship, and a custom, ultra-spec battleship at that. Its hangar bay could accommodate a full squadron of 300 mechs!

Furthermore, not long ago, all mech pilots from the 101st Task Force Fleet had participated in a major competition. From 9,000 participants, 300 of the most elite mech pilots were selected and transferred to the Uranus.

Therefore, a single mech squadron from the Uranus could absolutely match a mech brigade from an aircraft carrier, and that was no exaggeration.

"Commander, the fleet and mech units are deployed and ready. We just need the fish to swim into the net."

"Good, then it's time for me to depart. Act when you receive my signal!"

"Commander, I want to advise you one more time. Just let Zhang Hu lead the team. You don't need to take this risk!"

"Will, I think you've misunderstood who I am."

"Commander?"

"I am the strongest mech pilot in all of humanity!"

"..."

Will was a little stunned. His commander was the strongest mech pilot in humanity? He had no idea!

"Alright, just follow my plan, you don't need to worry about anything else!"

"Yes!"

After ending his communication with Will, Lin Fan took a deep breath. Liang Xue, I'm coming for you!

"All units, sortie!"

"Yes!"

Launched via electromagnetic catapult, Lin Fan was the first to blast out of the ship. Following him, Zhang Hu and the other 298 mechs also launched one after another, heading in the direction Lin Fan was going!

Half an hour later, between Sector 019 and Sector 016 of the Asteroid Belt, a fleet appeared. It was the Ninth Prince's escort fleet, currently moving towards Sector 019.

"Report, this is reconnaissance ship 027. Enemy contact detected. They are entering Sector 019 from Sector 016. 876 warships, in a protective formation. The target vessel is in the center of the formation."

"Received. Continue surveillance."

"Yes!"

"Report, this is reconnaissance ship 015. The target is expected to enter the ambush zone in approximately one minute!"

"Understood!"

Inside the mech cockpit, Lin Fan's right hand touched the pendant on his chest.

"Liang Xue, can you feel it? I've come to save you!"

At the same time, inside the transport ship, Liang Xue felt the pendant on her chest vibrate. Her eyes widened abruptly. She remembered something, and then, two lines of tears streamed down her beautiful face!

This pendant was specially made for Liang Xue by Bai Zixuan. They were a pair, with Lin Fan and Liang Xue each wearing one.

Since it was specially made by Bai Zixuan, it naturally had a special function. When the distance between the two pendants was within 10 million kilometers, there would be no reaction. However, if the two pendants were separated by more than 10 million kilometers and then came back within 10 million kilometers, a slight vibration would be triggered.

Lin Fan had told Liang Xue that he was worried she might almost get lost again like last time, so he specifically asked Bai Zixuan to make this item. Liang Xue had been very touched when she received it, but after such a long time, she hadn't truly used it, so Liang Xue herself had almost forgotten about this function.

Moreover, this item naturally also had a tracking function, which was why Lin Fan and his group knew their retreat route so clearly.

"Yo, our beautiful Liang is crying. Don't worry, I'll take good care of you when we get to Jupiter!"

Hmph, you won't get the chance. Feeling the slight vibration of the pendant on her chest, Liang Xue thought to herself. She then closed her eyes, no longer wanting to look at this disgusting man.

"Alright, when we get back to Jupiter, you can do whatever you want. For now, be quiet!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"BOOM!"

Suddenly, everyone saw countless energy rounds and energy beams flash outside the viewport. Several warships were directly blown up.

Duolun found this scene somewhat familiar, almost identical to what he had encountered with the Rex fleet before!

"What's going on?"

Duolun immediately contacted the commander of the escort fleet!

"Your Highness, a human fleet has appeared on the flank of my fleet, numbering 145 ships!"

"Only a little over a hundred ships? Destroy them quickly!"

"Yes! I have already arranged for the fleet to turn. Your Highness, please rest assured, they will be eliminated within half an hour!"

"Very good!"

However, what they didn't notice was that, just like last time, the 101st Task Force Fleet was specifically targeting the aircraft carriers!

By the time the Oakes Empire fleet completed its turn, 28 out of 35 aircraft carriers had already been destroyed.

At this moment, the 9,000 mechs that had been hidden on the other side were now behind the Oakes fleet after its turn.

Just as the frigate fleet completed its turn and prepared to open fire, the 9,000 mechs came charging from behind, startling the commander of the frigate fleet.

Being attacked from behind by mechs was the absolute worst position. To intercept them, the fleet would have to turn 180 degrees, which was clearly impossible. During the previous 90-degree turn, they had already lost over 80 warships. Turn again to intercept the mech units? That would be insane!

Fortunately, there were still 7 aircraft carriers left. The commander immediately ordered all aircraft from the carriers to launch and intercept the mechs, while the fleet continued its advance on the human fleet.

But at this very moment, the human fleet retreated, even scattering into the surrounding asteroid clusters. This left the Oakes Empire's fleet without targets, unsure of what to do.

After a brief few seconds, the commander of the frigate fleet made a decision: the 200 warships at the rear would turn 180 degrees to cooperate with the fighter jets in intercepting the human mechs.

Meanwhile, 400 warships in the front would advance to attack the human fleet, while the remaining approximately 150 warships stayed in the center to protect Prince Duolun.

Within an asteroid cluster not far away, Lin Fan, inside his mech cockpit, looked at the tactical display, his eyes lighting up. The enemy had split their frigate fleet into three parts, just as he had predicted. Only a little over 100 warships remained in the center to protect the transport ships.

The time had come!

"Everyone, follow me out!"

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