Airborne Showdown

"Put the Shadow Mech out and blow up these cross-border fighter jets?"

Xie Yusheng was stunned for a moment and didn't react.

Clearly, he wasn't ready to be exposed to everyone.

"What's there to worry about? Didn't you do a great job when you were trying to break through to the Star Spirit Platform?"

This Gu Jinlai.

"That... that's different, isn't it..."

Xie Yusheng hesitated. "That time when we made a move, almost no one knew our identities. But if we make a move again this time, wouldn't it be an admission that the Cheng Ying Mech is in the Central Kingdom and in the Nantianmen project team? If things go wrong, it might really provoke a full-scale war with the Xingyao Federation and even the Blue Star Federation."

It's Gu Jinlai.

Xie Yusheng had an instinctive fear of the Starry Federation.

But that's understandable.

Over the years, the Starry Federation has been the world's strongest nation, the undisputed number one.

To go to war with such a country...

Hiding their identities and launching sneak attacks is one thing.

But once his identity is exposed and he clashes head-on with the world's number one nation, not even the Kingdom of Middle-earth is qualified, let alone him.

After all, even if he later shifted the blame to the Qianxing people, the Xingyao Federation might not care.

If the war spreads to the Kingdom of Middle-earth, causing families to be torn apart and people to die, he will be a sinner against the Kingdom of Middle-earth.

"Your concerns are based on the premise that the Starshine Federation is incredibly powerful. Don't forget, back when you piloted the Shadow Mech and defeated the Starshine Federation's garrison at the Star Spirit Platform, what was the Starshine Federation's reaction? All bark and no bite, they acted like they wanted revenge, but in the end, nothing came of it! Why? Simply because they knew they couldn't do anything to the Shadow Mech you piloted."

Gu Jinlai calmly said, "If you can once again severely damage or even defeat the Starshine Federation's military forces in the Tianhuang Kingdom's base, demonstrating unparalleled strength, the Starshine Federation will definitely retreat in disgrace and never mention any further demands for the Central Kingdom to hand over mecha technology."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yusheng seemed to realize something and suddenly understood. "No wonder the Starshine Federation has only deployed the forces of the Tianhuang Kingdom's military base, while the Starshine Federation's own fleet and fighter jets have been largely unused. Is this... a test?! Are they even prepared to shift the blame to the Tianhuang Kingdom and its military base if the test fails?"

"That's exactly right."

Gu Jinlai, "Therefore, your Middle Kingdom's concessions will only embolden the Starshine Federation to take advantage of you."

"This matter... I discussed it with my superiors. We must unite with Huanglong Kingdom, Dajin Kingdom, and even Maple Leaf Kingdom and Snow Region Kingdom. The Star Radiance Federation has formed the Blue Star Federation, which is led by them, and has united more than a dozen developed countries, including Yanlong Kingdom, Sunset Kingdom, and Tianhuang Kingdom. The higher-ups also want to form a new alliance to confront the Blue Star Federation. However, many countries are afraid of the power of the Blue Star Federation and only want to find ways to join the Blue Star Federation rather than join the Eastern Alliance led by Zhongtu, Huanglong, Dajin, Maple Leaf, and Snow Region Kingdom."

At this point, Xie Yusheng's spirits lifted. "If I really manage to take the Cheng Ying mech into battle and achieve a great victory, the formation of our Eastern Alliance will be no problem at all. With the Cheng Ying mech as our weapon and the Eastern Alliance as our backer, what do we have to fear from the Xingyao Federation and the Blue Star Federation behind them?"

People Gu Jinlai have been speechless upon hearing this.

Xie Yusheng's thought process...

Unbeknownst to him, he had unwittingly placed himself in the position of an Eastern Alliance henchman.

But...

Given his background, what political wisdom could an ordinary person like him possibly possess?

Furthermore, the construction of the expanded stargate is nearing completion; it should be finished in another six months, at which time he will personally descend.

Many countries in the Eastern Alliance have intricate connections with the ancient Xia civilization. Asking them to help search for ancient Xia mythological texts and cultivation Cultivation Method would undoubtedly be much better than asking the Blue Star Federation.

In other words, even if something unexpected really happens to Xie Yusheng...

Yes.

Accident.

For example, after defeating the Blue Star Federation, they were discarded like a used tool.

He would not underestimate the Eastern Alliance in the slightest.

If that day really comes, Xie Yusheng won't have any major problems, as long as he has his own safety net.

"You can understand it this way: everything in this world comes down to power. When you have no power, you need to talk about politics. But when you have immense power, who will talk about politics with you?"

This Gu Jinlai.

"All great powers converge in one body!"

Xie Yusheng took a deep breath. "Then... then I'll go?"

"Let's go."

This Gu Jinlai.

With his current level of cultivation, he has already conquered the Longevity Realm and subdued the Mysterious Immortal Realm.

The internal conflicts between nations on Blue Star were no longer a big deal to him.

He's already leisurely contemplating what identity he would assume if he were to descend upon this world.

Or...

Should we use that "real" Qianxing person?

"Just to be safe, I'll wear a layer of skin."

Although Xie Yusheng's fighting spirit was ignited, his cautious nature led him to quickly pick up his computer and start chatting, which he orchestrated himself.

The content was roughly that he complained in his own voice...

The Tianhuang Kingdom's fighter jets are so noisy, I can't get any rest.

Next, let that "Qianxingren" give a response.

What?! How dare these Tianhuang Kingdom fighter jets be so arrogant, my friend? Good brother, watch me, I'll shoot them down for you.

Xie Yusheng naturally wanted to persuade him to stay.

How can we just start a war like this?

They could not afford to inadvertently cause a fourth world war.

But his attempts to persuade him to stay went unanswered by the "Qianxing person".

After all, as aliens, why would they care whether World War IV breaks out on your Blue Star?

Furthermore...

I, a "Qianxingren" (a person from the Qianxing Star), have no need to explain my actions to you "Blue Star" (people from the Lanxing Star).

And that's how the chat history was preserved.

Xie Yusheng couldn't stop him and could only watch helplessly as that "Qianxingren" went to avenge his good brother.

To ensure he had an alibi, he immediately contacted all the senior executives of the Nantianmen project team...

Oh, it should be a high-level meeting of the Nantianmen project team.

After all, he is now a high-ranking member of the Southern Heavenly Gate.

Soon, not only the Nantianmen project team, but even the people at the Zhenxian Research Institute were alarmed.

In the virtual conference room, one important figure after another appeared.

Dong Xuanyuan, Han Guanglie, Zhao Tianfeng and others were all present.

Soon after, more figures followed and projected out.

Xie Yusheng only knew his own family's Minister of War, Li Guanghui, and the rest...

He must have been a figure like a marshal or defense minister.

"What's going on!? Xie Yusheng, how did you communicate with that 'Qianxing person'? How did you suddenly get him to intercept those Tianhuang Kingdom's fighter jets!?"

As soon as the meeting began, Li Guanghui, filled with displeasure, shouted, "Those fighter jets claim to belong to the Tianhuang Kingdom, but you know perfectly well which country they actually belong to. Didn't you see that all the warships and fighter jets at the Tianhuang Kingdom's base are already fully prepared and on high alert? They're clearly forcing us to take action so they have a legitimate reason to openly seize the Cheng Ying mech manufacturing technology from us. Then..."

Then, the system notified that Li Guanghui had been muted.

This scene surprised the Minister of War slightly.

It was only then that he realized that Dong Xuanyuan, Han Guanglie, and even Zhao Tianfeng, the Duke of Rong of their Central Kingdom, were all looking at him with strange and cold eyes.

Before he could figure out what had happened, his signal was cut off, and he was forced to leave the conference room.

The operator was Duke Rongguo, Zhao Tianfeng.

Joke!

A single complaint could prompt Lu Ya, a Qianxing alien, to pilot the Cheng Ying mech and vent his anger on his behalf!

You dare to boss around someone like that, with the bureaucratic attitude you have in Middle-earth?!

If we don't kick you out, who will we kick out?!

Not only did he suspend the meeting's authority, but after the meeting, he also consulted with several senior ministers and then submitted a report to His Majesty.

You should stop serving as Minister of War.

"Team Leader Xie, we understand your feelings and we completely agree with what you said."

After kicking Li Guanghui out of the meeting, Duke Rongguo Zhao Tianfeng looked at Xie Yusheng with a kind smile, "Young man, it's a good thing to have guts. We are getting old, and the younger generation needs people like you who are energetic and capable. The Starry Federation... Tianhuang Kingdom's fighter jets are indeed going too far. If we weren't worried about causing a larger-scale conflict and war, we would have shot down those harassing fighter jets long ago."

He began with praise, then said in a tactful tone, "However, your status is different now, especially as the key person responsible for liaising with the 'Qianxing people.' Whatever your thoughts are, let's discuss them ourselves first. Why complain to Mr. Lu Ya?"

Xie Yusheng quickly realized what was going on.

Family scandals should not be aired in public.

This is because the Duke of Rong felt it was inappropriate for him to complain about this to Lu Ya, the Qianxing person.

He immediately acknowledged his mistake and said, "I understand. I will definitely discuss this with you in the future."

"Haha, this is also our fault. We didn't give you our emergency contact information, nor did we bring you into our inner circle, which is why you didn't get the strategies and decisions from above in time, and accumulated your emotions... We apologize to you here."

Dong Xuanyuan laughed and took over the conversation, while sending him a message: "Come on, this is my private number. Also, here's a verification code. Soon someone will send you a special watch. This watch has many functions such as communication, projection, and document processing. You can register with the verification code. Whenever you receive any messages, a dedicated staff member will send them to you immediately."

"So advanced."

Xie Yusheng was also somewhat surprised to hear this.

At this moment, Huang Longguo's Minister of National Defense said, "We have detected the engine signal of Mr. Lu Ya's Cheng Ying mecha."

Since you need to go all out to launch an attack, it's naturally difficult to maintain stealth.

Especially when the Yellow Dragon Kingdom, the Central Plains Kingdom, and the Great Jin Kingdom intend to search for them.

"This time, it should be a test of us by the Starshine Federation with the help of the Heavenly Emperor Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Dong Xuanyuan said solemnly, "Although it is just a test, as the first operation since the establishment of the Blue Star Federation, we absolutely cannot be careless. If we are too lax in our response, they will definitely take advantage of the situation and try to establish the authority of the Blue Star Federation. If they succeed, the Blue Star Federation's power to control Blue Star will be difficult to resist."

"Has the Snow Empire not given a clear response yet?"

Han Guanglie asked.

"The Snowfield Empire... was severely weakened by the great war sixteen years ago. With the passing of that emperor, the newly appointed emperor has shown a tendency to favor the Starshine Federation in recent years. If the Starshine Federation hadn't been somewhat distrustful of them, they probably would have become a member of the Blue Star Federation as well."

Dong Xuanyuan said in a deep voice, "Therefore, if a more serious conflict really breaks out, we can only rely on ourselves in the first stage. Only when we demonstrate certain capabilities and give them hope will some countries turn to us and join the Eastern Alliance."

The others nodded in agreement.

"Then let's prepare. This probing is initiated by the Starshine Federation, but it may also be an opportunity for us to demonstrate our strength."

Zhao Tianfeng said, "In recent years, thanks to the advancements in black gold materials, nuclear fusion technology, and electromagnetic technology, the strength of our three countries is now vastly different from what it used to be. Although the time has been short and we are still unable to completely catch up with the gap between the two, this demonstration should broaden the horizons of many people."

Xie Yusheng understood what Zhao Tianfeng meant.

Over the years, they have indeed obtained a lot of information and data from the "Qianxing people".

Although much of the information and data could not be reproduced on Blue Star, it still enabled the Middle Kingdom, as well as the closely connected Great Jin Kingdom and Huanglong Kingdom, to make rapid progress in science and technology.

For a moment, Xie Yusheng, who was controlling the Cheng Ying mecha, felt a little less psychological pressure.

Border line.

A formation of four fighter jets is flying rapidly past.

Behind them, a formation of four Middle-earth warplanes was also tracking them, while continuously relaying information.

"We are the Royal Air Force of the Kingdom of Middle-earth. You have entered our airspace. Please leave immediately! Please leave immediately!"

Unfortunately, the communication had no effect.

On the contrary, the Tianhuang Kingdom air force formation flying ahead increased its speed and performed special maneuvers, quickly leaving the four Zhongtu Kingdom fighters behind it behind. After making a turn, it continued to fly towards Zhongtu Kingdom territory.

"Hey, apart from the Dragon Sword fighter jet of the Yellow Dragon Kingdom, which can compete with our Divine Eagle fighter jet, what else on this continent... is that even a thing?"

"Smith, be careful and don't enter the military defense zone. The Middle Kingdom is said to have purchased a batch of new missiles from the Yellow Dragon Kingdom. They'll give you one when they do, and you'll be in for it."

"Alright, enough chit-chat. Breaking news: two more squadrons are heading our way. We've lingered long enough in the Middle Kingdom this time. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, we're preparing to retreat."

"Haha, Captain Anderson is still as cautious as ever. What are two squadrons? If we are allowed to open fire, we can take care of this squadron in a few minutes and then wipe out the two squadrons that are coming."

The four fighter jets, marked as belonging to the Tianhuang Kingdom but piloted by none of them, were constantly exchanging information.

Everyone spoke in an extremely relaxed tone.

Compared to the Yellow Dragon Kingdom, the Central Plains Kingdom's naval power is quite good, but its air force...

That's all there is to it.

Unfortunately, the Tianhuang Kingdom and the Zhongtu Kingdom share a land border, so their navy has to take a long detour to get there.

Regardless of how much time this would take, even if their navy were to actually be deployed, the Federation base fleet would not stand idly by.

"Don't forget our mission, now..."

Anderson stopped abruptly, as if he had received some information.

Then, his tone became extremely urgent. "He's here! We just received news, the Fallen Star! He's here! Quick! Retreat!"

"Starfaller!?"

The other pilots on the channel simultaneously changed their expressions.

This is what the Starshine Federation calls the mech that destroyed the Star Spirit Platform.

Recalling the terrifying combat power displayed by that mech when it breached the Star Spirit Platform's defenses, Smith, who had been so confident just moments before, suddenly became terrified. "What happened? Wasn't it said that the Middle-earth Kingdom's Shadow Mech technology was inferior to that 'Fallen Star,' and that they were just copying the 'Fallen Star'? In that case, they shouldn't have any connection with the 'Fallen Star,' so why is this happening..."

"Beep beep beep!"

Just then, a rapid alarm sounded from their fighter jet.

Immediately afterwards, a streak of light appeared on the horizon, approaching with incredible speed and lightning.

"Night Owl, get out of the way!"

Anderson roared.

Before the fighter jet could even shift its course, the incredibly large beam of light, seemingly enormous compared to the jet, had already "grasped" it like a dragon capturing a bird.

Almost no force was used...

"Boom!"

Brilliant flames burst forth in the void.

This fighter jet, which was almost equivalent to the most advanced squadron of the Starshine Federation, was torn apart in mid-air into a giant fireball.

Even the pilot didn't have time to eject.

"Retreat! Retreat in all directions!"

Anderson gave an urgent order, and the fighter jets accelerated to their maximum speed.

Unfortunately, against the Cheng Ying mechs, whose speeds easily reach more than ten times the speed of sound, these fighters, which only reach two or three times the speed of sound, are like sloths in front of a cheetah, no matter how much they unleash their power.

As the Cheng Ying mech pursued, the remaining two fighter jets were instantly torn apart into flames and metal, scattering in all directions.

Anderson, who was the last to react and escape, was also instantly blasted into the air by the ion cannon mounted on the Cheng Ying mech, turning into a giant fireball that crashed into the sea.

"That's too powerful, it's like shooting down a wooden plane with a machine gun."

Xie Yusheng, who was controlling the Cheng Ying mecha in his True Spirit form, sighed sincerely.

Having defeated four attacking warplanes from the Tianhuang Kingdom, the Cheng Ying mech suddenly turned and headed directly towards the Tianhuang Kingdom, or more precisely, towards the Xingyao Federation base located within the Tianhuang Kingdom.

Almost as soon as the Cheng Ying mech appeared and utterly crushed the four fighter jets, the news had already reached the Star Glory Federation, thousands of miles away...

It should be in the Blue Star Federation's combat command center.

At this moment, inside this combat command center, there were not only the Minister of Defense of the Starshine Federation, Garis, General Maher, and Vice President Robert, but also the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armed Forces of the Flame Dragon Kingdom, Mike, and Prince George of the Sunset Empire, among others. Each of them was a giant figure with a great reputation, not to mention in their own country, but even on the international stage.

"We have just received news from the Nightbat Squad that the Fallen Stars have appeared. It seems our intelligence is accurate; the force behind the Fallen Stars is indeed related to the South Heavenly Gate Project Team of the Middle Kingdom."

As she spoke, Galis turned her gaze to Vice President Robert and the others. "Next, please give the order to deploy our latest weapons of war to verify whether they have the capability to annihilate the fallen stars."

Robert nodded.

During this period, they have been constantly provoking the Middle Kingdom. On the one hand, the Blue Star Federation has just been established and needs a target to establish its authority. They want to use a method similar to killing the chicken to scare the monkey to deter those wavering forces and make them all submit to the Blue Star Federation.

On the other hand...

It's about testing those new weapons.

"Although according to hundreds of thousands of computer simulations, our Dawn Goddess drones and Falling Star missiles are fully capable of catching up with and destroying the mech we named 'Falling Star' and they called 'Shadow Bearer,' we want more than just data. We want the world to know that our Blue Star Federation has mastered this power!"

Robert stood up as he spoke, "Gentlemen, not long ago, this Starfaller brought unprecedented humiliation to our Starshine Federation. Now, it is time to avenge this humiliation, and also the time for the weapon we have jointly developed with all our strength to truly be displayed before the world! Issue my order: have the newly completed Aurora Goddess No. 1 to No. 12 drones set off fully loaded, and let this thing that dared to swagger in our Starshine Federation be punished..."

He paused, then said sternly, "Whether he is a cultivator from the Realm of Immortality, or a new type of weapon from the Central Plains, the Great Jin Dynasty, or the Yellow Dragon Kingdom, even if he really is an alien, he must pay the price for the crimes he committed in my Star Glory Federation!"

At his command, Maher quickly relayed an order.

The order was transmitted to the Tianhuang Kingdom's military base at an extremely fast speed.

Immediately, the large Aurora drone, which had already been transported to the base and had its weapons loaded, was launched simultaneously. Amidst a series of explosive roars, it rapidly took off and flew towards the horizon.

These super drones, representing the most cutting-edge technologies of the Starshine Federation and even the entire Blue Star Federation, were produced without regard to cost. The moment they took to the air, they accelerated continuously, reaching more than ten times the speed of sound in just a dozen breaths.

Twenty years ago, no missile could have intercepted such a speed.

The twelve drones formed a special formation, like a large net, and went straight to intercept the Cheng Ying mech that was flying rapidly in this direction.

At such a terrifying speed, the two sides were less than four hundred miles apart in no time.

Four hundred li!

Not only did the scanning system on the Cheng Ying mech detect the twelve drones, but the drones also calculated and captured the location of the Cheng Ying mech long ago through the linked satellite system.

The attack has not yet been launched due to the great distance.

As the two sides closed in, a massive battle, almost equivalent to the pinnacle of Blue Star's technological warfare weaponry, erupted instantly.