The vast majority of players are busy completing tasks. Organized players, such as guilds and professional players, are more purposeful in their actions, planning their development paths and growing steadily.
However, the Gods Guild was in an awkward situation. Jupiter had delegated daily affairs to the vice president. Undeterred by the Grade A mission, they led some people to search for Germinal's branch base, but to no avail. Helpless, they could only pay attention to the forum, hoping to see if any players had made contact with Germinal.
He actually found one. The Andia Continent is the base of the Germinal faction, and players who descend upon Andia can easily join the Germinal faction. However, this is of no help to Jupiter.
The core members who accepted the Grade A mission are all in the Southern Continent, Zero is even more likely to be Southern Continent as well. Jupiter simply cannot lead anyone to the Andia Continent. Most importantly, they have no way to get to another continent.
You could actually take a cross-sea cruise or a plane, but current players haven't explored that level yet.
The most popular post on the forum at that moment was a battle scene recorded by a player from Big Horn Mountain. Jupiter hadn't seen it before, but when he opened it now, he was equally shocked. Just as he was about to close the post, he suddenly noticed something. He quickly stopped playing and examined it carefully, finally confirming that the attacked unit was carrying the insignia of the Germinal.
Oh my god, I've finally found my people!
Jupiter almost burst into tears, but then realized that the army had been wiped out. His expression changed instantly, and he hurriedly looked at the post. Unfortunately, the poster only posted the video and didn't provide any details about what happened.
Jupiter was eager to know what had happened and instructed members to contact the players at Big Horn Mountain.
The guild was very efficient; he quickly learned that the attacked force was a Germinal evacuation unit, which left him somewhat bewildered.
"Evacuation? Why evacuate? From where? How large-scale is the evacuation, a single unit or many units?"
Jupiter swallowed hard, suddenly having a very bad feeling... that there was no way he could return to the Germinal faction anytime soon.
This Grade A quest is such a rip-off! Jupiter so frustrated he's about to explode. He hasn't even started the quest yet, and the faction that issued it has already disappeared. What's the point of playing?
As evening fell, the setting sun shone like blood, and the outlines of several moons could be faintly seen in the twilight sky.
Outside the Big Horn Mountain, Frenzied Sword walked dejectedly through the woods, deeply affected by missing out on Black Phantom.
I must find him.
Frenzied Sword quickly shook off their frustration, becoming very determined, and encouraging themselves with words of encouragement.
"Are you looking for me?" someone suddenly spoke from ahead.
Frenzied Sword suddenly looked up and saw a truck parked in front of him, with a man in black waiting beside it, staring intently at him—it was none other than Black Phantom!
Frenzied Sword shuddered, overjoyed.
A new path has opened up before us!
"You... you... have we met before?" Frenzied Sword stammered. He wasn't entirely sure that Black Phantom was Han Xiao, and he was extremely uneasy. After asking the question, he felt like every second was an eternity, as if he were waiting for a verdict.
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes, a hint of a smile appearing in them. "What do you think?"
That familiar look! That chilling look!
Frenzied Sword was overjoyed; he was certain this person was Han Xiao!
Thankfully I didn't give up, I finally found you! You're amazing!
"Come with me." Han Xiao smiled faintly, crossed his arms, tilted his head towards the car, Frenzied Sword his inner joy, and hurriedly got into the car.
He didn't care where Han Xiao was taking him; he just wanted to stay by Han Xiao's side... Okay, I know what you're thinking. That statement is indeed very insightful, I know.
Han Xiao smiled. Having spent some "pleasant" days together, he naturally remembered Mad Blade and Frenzied Sword Frenzied Sword, but that wasn't the reason he chose to bring them along. Frenzied Sword had great potential and were worth cultivating widely. Moreover, having a player by his side was perfect for using them as cannon fodder to help him take risks. Since they wouldn't die, he could use them with peace of mind.
The next move seemed to involve the Frenzied Sword, so Han Xiao stopped and waited for him after discovering that the Frenzied Sword were following him.
Frenzied Sword, unaware that he was being used as a guinea pig once again, was filled with excitement as he sat in the car, looking around. He remembered that during the closed beta, Han Xiao Ming was clearly a member of the Stardragon intelligence agency, so how did he suddenly become Black Phantom?
But none of that matters. As long as he can stay by Han Xiao's side and continue to cling to his coattails, Frenzied Sword is satisfied.
What are we going to do now?
After the initial excitement subsided, Frenzied Sword asked.
"Let's do something naughty." Han Xiao took out his tablet, opened the map, drew a circle in an area, and tossed it to Frenzied Sword.
Frenzied Sword glanced at it.
"Taidamila River, what kind of place is that?"
"Battlefield."
After Han Xiao finished speaking calmly, he stepped on the gas, and the truck sped off.
The Taidamila River is a major river in the Southern Continent, connecting to the sea. Its surface is wide and its waters are crystal clear.
Under the cover of night, a long dragon of lights glided along the river. This was a massive fleet of ships, disguised as fishing boats, but actually Germinal warships equipped with various shipborne weapons, anti-detection jammers, machine gun interception arrays, and so on.
Due to the Six Nations ' crackdown, the Germinal bases began to evacuate. A few key figures traveled by air, while most supplies, vehicles, and ordinary armed personnel traveled by water. The evacuation operation was nearing its end, and this fleet was the last major evacuation force from the Southern Continent. The outer escort ships protected a large number of barges in the center, which were filled with ground troops' vehicles and armed personnel.
The evacuation plan involved sailing down a tributary of the Taidamila River to the sea, where they would meet up with other ground troops near the estuary. The ground troops would then board the ships, and both sides would coordinate their operations. The person in charge was Lin Yu, who was in charge of the largest branch base of the Southern Continent Germinal and was currently serving as the commander. He was also on the fleet.
Lin Yu, a middle-aged man and a capable executive officer, was looking at a map with a serious expression in the command room. The evacuation plan involved many steps, and the fleet and ground troops had to ensure that they arrived near the estuary at the same time, because the fleet could not linger.
During the evacuation, the fleet was subjected to Reconnaissance by a large number of Stardragon and Hesla fighter jets. Their whereabouts had been exposed, causing widespread panic. (And _picture_book)
Lin Yu knew very well that Hesla and Stardragon had definitely laid a trap near the estuary, with the navy, air force, and army forces intercepting their troops, trying to wipe them out in one fell swoop.
However, from the very beginning, Lin Yu knew very well that it was impossible to sneak away. A fierce battle was inevitable, and only by forcefully breaking through the blockade could he Escape with Your Life.
"As long as we follow the Taidamila River into the sea, we can escape this nightmare. But don't be delusional, lads, we're about to face a premeditated ambush. The Stardragon and Hesla navies will stop at nothing to sink us near the estuary!"
"I have experienced thirteen wars, large and small. Among you, some may be veterans like me, while others may be new recruits, but our fates are the same. If we break through the blockade, we will survive; if we are intercepted, even if you manage to survive, you will face Infinite imprisonment by Stardragon and Hesla, and you will never see the sun of freedom again!"
"The Six Nations are a bunch of hypocritical and treacherous villains. They keep talking about peace and freedom, yet they actively started a war. Don't forget, your homelands were destroyed by the guns of the Six Nations. Never forget the blood feud!"
"We have no choice but to fight to the death!"
These words were Lin Yu's mobilization speech to his subordinates. The armed personnel on the ship were all aware that a fierce battle was about to begin and were prepared for combat.
The fleet contained many Germinal executives, including Hila. She was deeply worried about the breakout battle that was about to take place. In her opinion, it was a pipe dream for them, with their armed ships, to break through the naval blockade of Stardragon and Hesla.
Many people will die; only a very few will survive.
However, Commander Lin Yu seemed confident, and Hila could only suppress her unease, never revealing it, and remained an unsmiling iceberg to the outside world.
In truth, Hela wouldn't even flinch if all the Germinal members of Hila fleet died. She loathed the Germinal, but her only chance of survival was to rely on these Germinal soldiers.
Hila knew very well that her hands were covered in blood, and she never shied away from it. Self-blame and pity belonged to good people, and were too much of a luxury for her. From the day she awakened her powers, she knew that she could not be a good person.
Those Dominion death are destined to have blood on their hands.
But her younger sister Aurora was the complete opposite; she was an angel who constantly touched everyone she came into contact with with her love for the world. If she had to say what she regretted, it was only that she hadn't protected her sister and let her fall into the hands of Germinal.
"I must survive, no matter what..."
Only by living and acting useful can I lessen the suffering my sister endures.
Everyone who stands in her way is an enemy.
Looking at the waves on the river, Hila's expression was cold.