The night was deep, and two beams of headlights moved across the New Stone Wasteland, indicating that the passengers had temporarily shaken off their pursuers. The surroundings were quiet, with only the noise-reduced vibrations of the engines.
"Stop first," Han Xiao suddenly said.
Hila shook her head and said, "We finally shook off our pursuers. If we stop, they'll catch up again."
"We've fallen into an ambush. The New Stone Wasteland is now a closed area; there's no way to escape." Han Xiao shrugged.
Hila was startled. "How did you know?"
On second thought, she remembered that Han Xiao seemed to have the ability of a "prophet," so she put her doubts aside. The two of them had fought their way out of headquarters and gone through hardships together for several days, so she trusted Han Xiao completely.
Following Han Xiao's instructions, the car was parked and the Tu Shu turned off, and a sense of tranquility enveloped them.
"The Germinal have surrounded the New Stone Wasteland, and they will surely tighten their encirclement. We have two paths: first, to break through before the encirclement tightens; second, to wait for an opportunity..."
"The longer it drags on, the smaller our area of operation becomes, and our hopes will become very slim." Hila hesitated, then asked, "Is there any chance if we confront them head-on?"
"This encirclement is very tight, and the units are closely connected with no gaps. Even if we turn back, we still won't escape the encirclement." Han Xiao shook his head. He had analyzed all of this from the posts of players on the forum. The [New Stone Wasteland Encirclement] mission was the biggest mission for Germinal at the moment, and it was a battlefield series mission, so more and more players were gathering there.
"There is certainly a chance to break through, but the risk is too great. We can't take care of your sister, and what you said is right, waiting is very disadvantageous for us..." Han Xiao explained the grim situation, Hila fell silent, thinking of a solution.
Although Aurora couldn't understand the information, she sensed the heavy atmosphere and timidly tugged at Hila's sleeve.
Hila's eyes softened, and she patted Aurora's little head.
As long as she hasn't reached a completely hopeless situation, she won't give up no matter what danger she faces. When she was risking her life for Germinal, Hila was like a block of ice without any emotion. But ever since Han Xiao gave her hope of saving her sister, Hila's behavior gradually broke through the ice, and warmth and gentleness occasionally surfaced... although she remained expressionless most of the time.
"What's your plan?" Hila turned around and asked.
"I need to make a few phone calls first." Han Xiao thought for a moment, and a plan came to mind.
Sizzle--
The leader's computer received a communication request. He opened it and his pupils immediately contracted. It was a call from Zero.
Why would he request communication?
The leader's gaze sharpened, and he shouted to the side, "Quickly pinpoint his location!"
The assistant immediately organized a team to decipher the communication lines.
Then, the leader connected the communication, and Han Xiao's face appeared on the screen. The leader's eyes immediately flashed with killing intent. Han Xiao didn't say anything, just stared at him. Even through the screen, they could feel each other's hostility.
After a long silence, Han Xiao finally spoke, "Long time no see."
"Isn't it too late to beg for mercy now?" the leader said indifferently. In his opinion, Han Xiao must have foreseen that he was in the encirclement and couldn't find a way to break out, so he took the initiative to communicate with his mortal enemy. He was probably trying to play a trick.
In his view, there was nothing to say between them; he was in a superior position, and Han Xiao was being chased around like a dog.
Han Xiao said slowly and deliberately, "Do you remember our little agreement? I said I would destroy your power. How arrogant you were back then, looking down on a nobody like me. Now, I've brought your organization to the brink of destruction, and you have no choice but to take me seriously. You've gone to such lengths to kill me. Do you regret it? Why don't you try to persuade me with your ideology? Maybe I'll agree."
The leader's breath hitched; he'd been struck where it hurt. He wanted nothing more than to punch Han Xiao's face flat. Han Xiao's Germinal ideology was to overthrow the Six Nations, and the leader saw his enemies as regimes and nations. To be betrayed by a traitor and brought to this state was an utter disgrace. He coldly said, "A pointless provocation. I know you can foresee your impending predicament. Are you trying to play tricks by coming to me?"
"You think those few people can stop me?"
The leader nodded secretly; the enemy had indeed discovered the encirclement and thought Han Xiao was all bark and no bite.
"You've been using your precognition to plot against me from the shadows, but this time your abilities won't let you Escape with Your Life." The leader sneered, "When you're cornered, I hope you'll still be laughing like this."
The leader noticed out of the corner of his eye that his assistant was gesturing, indicating that Han Xiao's communication lines were encrypted, making it impossible to trace his exact location.
Since that's the case, there's no need to waste any more words with Han Xiao.
Just as the leader was about to shut down the communication, Han Xiao suddenly said, "Are you only capable of ordering your subordinates around to deal with me, but afraid to stand before me in person?"
The leader paused, then sneered, "You want to die even faster?"
"You've got quite the nerve. I heard you're pretty capable, but you're a coward who only knows how to send your men to their deaths," Han Xiao laughed.
"Want to fight me? Hmph, how long do you think you have left to live?" The leader sneered and immediately shut down the communication.
"Nothing much." Han Xiao turned off the tablet and let out a sigh of relief.
Besides testing the leader, he also contacted the support forces of the Six Nations.
There is good news: the support forces from the Six Nations have arrived near the eastern part of the New Stone Wasteland. They infiltrated without being detected by the Germinal and were not attacked. This means they have not been discovered by the Germinal and will be able to reach the encirclement tomorrow, just in time to provide support.
Han Xiao immediately felt more confident. He agreed on a time for the breakout and used the support troops as a trump card, which made things much safer.
Even if he and Hila fail to break through, they can still receive support and won't run out of ammunition and food.
The support team consists of elites handpicked from the Six Nations, a formidable squad of superhumans.
"We'll officially break out tomorrow afternoon. We can't take your sister with us; we don't have the energy to take care of her. Leave her inside the encirclement so we can focus on the battle without distractions," Han Xiao said.
Unexpectedly, Hila agreed. Bringing Aurora would only bring unnecessary risks, while the seemingly dangerous encirclement was actually a safe place for the time being.
If they try to break through, they can attract all the attention.
Of course, bringing Aurora back in the future will be quite troublesome, but for now, Aurora has no combat ability, and following her would not only be dangerous but also a burden.
"Sister, should I stay?" Aurora looked up at Hila with pleading eyes.
"I'm just leaving you here temporarily; it's safer for you this way..." Hila didn't want to be separated from Aurora, but she knew it would be safer for Aurora did this.
Aurora head and rubbed her eyes. "I'll be good."
Having endured so much hardship, her heart is not as fragile as she appears. She has made it through so many years, so a short separation is nothing to her, and she believes that her sister will not abandon her.
"I'm sorry." Hila a pang of pain in her heart and pulled Aurora into her arms.
After searching for a while, Han Xiao found a natural burrow. He expanded its area, reinforced its structure, and then set up extensive camouflage to seal off the burrow's exit, leaving behind 80% of the food resources.