amaotonovel Chapter 1431 Xiao Dingshan escapes back to the base
Chapter 1431 Xiao Dingshan escapes back to the base
He then looked at the night cat that stood like a shadow behind him.
"Night owl".
"Your subordinate is here!" Night Cat immediately knelt on one knee, his voice deep and powerful.
"You stay here to assist Pan'er. You are fully responsible for all defense, security, and internal personnel management here. All bodyguards, except for necessary accompanying personnel, are under your command."
Remember, this place is not to be lost! Any unauthorized intruders or those causing disturbances within...
Xiao Ce's voice suddenly turned cold, filled with chilling killing intent as he said with absolute certainty, "Kill without mercy!"
"Yes, Your Highness! I swear on my life I will not fail you!"
The night owl's voice was resolute, and its head was bowed deeply.
Having arranged the core guards, Xiao Ce lingered without further delay.
He took one last, deep look at this silent yet powerful steel jungle...
Then he said to Yin Pan'er, "Pan'er, I've given you all the permissions here. They've already entered your information... Later, during production, the trivial matters of personnel arrangements will be your responsibility..."
Seeing this, Yin Pan'er smiled at Xiao Ce, then gave him a reassuring smile...
She then had the robot continue explaining to her, and the robot began to explain everything in great detail, just like Yin Pan'er.
Without delay, Xiao Ce moved with lightning speed, quickly leaving the silent Ghost City Basin and heading straight to find Yin Weiyong and Han Da, who were busy and overwhelmed at the temporary camp outside the Dragon Guard City.
Inside the makeshift command tent, Yin Weiyong was agonizing over a map and roster, while Han Da, dressed in military uniform, had just dealt with a group of refugees who were trying to loot supplies. Both were startled by Xiao Ce's sudden appearance.
"Your Majesty!"
Xiao Ce raised his hand to stop them from bowing, and said to them succinctly, "The ghost city is empty, and the entrance is sealed. I have other arrangements for what happens inside."
Yin Weiyong and Han Da exchanged a glance. Looking at Xiao Ce's expression, they both knew that things had been taken care of.
Their admiration for Xiao Ce increased even further...
“Pan’er and Night Owl stayed inside.”
Xiao Ce's next words shocked the two of them even more.
"The princess stayed there?"
"I have ordered them to be responsible for guarding and initially sorting out the contents."
Xiao Ce's gaze was sharp as a knife as he swept over Yin Weiyong and Han Da. "Father-in-law, General Han."
"Your Majesty, we are here!" The two men bowed immediately.
"I need you all to fully support Pan'er!"
Xiao Ce said with an unquestionable air of authority, "Whatever she wants! Manpower, supplies, materials, cover, whatever she asks for, we will do our best to satisfy her!"
No need to inquire about its purpose, no need to report to superiors, just allocate it directly!
If you encounter any obstacles, you may act first and report later, and announce my name!
Father-in-law, you oversaw the overall situation and ensured that the supply channels remained unobstructed.
Han Da, you are in charge of the outer perimeter security. This area, spanning fifty li, is designated as the highest military restricted zone!
Any unauthorized spy, regardless of their identity, will be apprehended!
Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy! Remember, this matter concerns the foundation of the nation and cannot be allowed to fail!
Yin Weiyong and Han Da felt an immense pressure bearing down on them.
The prince actually entrusted such an important task to Yin Pan'er, and gave them almost unlimited power to allocate resources and the power of life and death!
The weight behind this made them break out in a cold sweat.
But upon reflection, it's not unexpected; they know the things underground are important...
But both of them were shrewd and immediately understood the implications and the importance of trust involved.
Yin Weiyong took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Your Highness, rest assured! This old minister will do everything in his power to clear all obstacles for the young lady! There will be no shortage of supplies or personnel!"
Han Da snapped to attention with a military salute, his voice brimming with menace as he declared, "Your humble servant obeys! I will personally oversee the operation and lay down an impenetrable fortress! Not even a fly will be able to sneak in to spy! Rest assured, Your Highness!"
"Very good." Xiao Ce nodded, satisfied with their response. He didn't have time to explain the armory in detail; trust and efficiency were paramount at this moment.
"I'm leaving everything here to you."
Xiao Ce concluded, his gaze sweeping westward as if piercing through thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, "I must depart immediately for the Western Federation to open another factory..."
"The Western Federation?" Yin Weiyong asked in surprise.
"Yes. Just like you guys said... we need to prepare to face an unknown war!"
Xiao Ce didn't explain the reason, but a deep light flashed in his eyes as he said, "Over there... there's another 'key' that needs to be opened. Time is of the essence, and there's no room for delay. After I leave, if there's any urgent military intelligence or upheaval in the court, you can contact me through Pan'er. I can contact them at any time..."
As he spoke, Xiao Ce took out something resembling a communicator and handed it to them: "Of course, you can also contact me through this device..."
This is the communication device that can be used after the Star Network Hub is activated...
The two of them held it carefully, as if it were a priceless treasure...
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ce left without lingering. His figure flashed out of the tent like a ghost, leaving Yin Weiyong and Han Da standing there, their hearts pounding!
There was both surprise and doubt about the "other key" mentioned by the prince, and deep worry and solemnity about the unknown secrets beneath the Dragon Guard Ghost City and the heavy responsibility borne by Yin Pan'er.
Xiao Ce didn't hesitate at all, and didn't even return to the Prince's Mansion.
Accompanied by two of his most skilled stealth and guards, he moved like three wisps of smoke under the cover of night, silently arriving at a highly secluded bay a hundred miles from Dragon City. He had already used the Star Network Hub to dock the submarine there...
Here, the water is calm, and a uniquely shaped, streamlined ship covered in a matte dark gray paint job floats quietly half-submerged in the water, like a lurking beast, with only the top of the control tower visible, almost blending into the surrounding environment.
After boarding the shuttle boat, we approached...
The hatch slid open silently, and Xiao Ce and the other two quickly disappeared inside.
The hatch closed, the engine emitted a deep and powerful hum, barely stirring up any water, and the steel behemoth silently slid into the deep water, heading towards the vast and unknown western sea, cutting through the waves.
Inside the cabin, the lighting was soft.
Xiao Ce stood by the porthole, his deep gaze seemingly piercing through the heavy steel hull and the endless dark sea, directed towards the western end of the distant continent.
He had already made contact with Xiao Yang, who was already waiting for him.
The sudden appearance of those armories at the beginning terrified them...
Next, all that was left was to wait. Xiao Ce originally intended to use the armory here to attack Xiao Dingshan's creation base.
However, he has now hidden the core of the Star Network Machine in East Asia, so the armory here can be handed over to Yin Weiyong and his team to protect this area.
This means he can finally free up his hands to tidy up the creation base...
...
Meanwhile, on the other side, a submarine was also moving at high speed...
A few days ago, while still on the run, Xiao Dingshan, aboard a submarine, sensed an invisible yet vast energy pulse, as boundless as the dawn of a cosmos, that swept across the entire planet in an incomprehensible, long-range manner, precisely penetrating the thick armor of the submarine...
Xiao Dingshan's data sensing core detected
"Buzz...!"
As if struck by an invisible giant hammer, Xiao Dingshan's remaining body stiffened abruptly, and he staggered as he crashed into the cold metal bulkhead, making a screeching sound.
His eyes flashed red, filled with extreme horror and disbelief.
"Star Network...Star Network Hub?!"
He screamed in disbelief, "The East Asian Arsenal! He... he actually... fully activated the core?! This is impossible! His memories... his memories must have returned! Otherwise, it couldn't have been so fast, so precise..."
He was all too familiar with the nature of this energy pulse; it was the unique heartbeat of the Star Network Hub's core consciousness being fully activated and the energy network beginning to connect the entire arsenal.
This means that Xiao Ce not only found the entrance, but also successfully passed the final authorization authentication, becoming the true owner of the armory!
This requires not only a key, but also a "brand" and memory deeply rooted in the soul!
Xiao Dingshan's last hope was that Xiao Ce had only accidentally discovered some of the functions, but now it seems that this illusion has been completely shattered.
An unprecedented chill swept over me, even colder than the depths of the sea...
"Quickly! Full speed ahead! Target: Creation Base! Immediately! Right now!"
He roared at the robots behind him, his voice distorted with urgency: "Highest priority! Return to base immediately, at all costs!"
The submarine, already traveling at high speed, emitted a screeching whine from its internal engines, its speed suddenly increasing to its limit...
We sped toward the hidden steel fortress deep within the Arctic ice field.
Xiao Dingshan slumped back in the cold seat, his remaining electronic eye staring intently at the endless darkness ahead, the frequency of its red flashing revealing the violent fluctuations in his core data stream.
A few days? No, every second felt like an eternity.
Xiao Ce... he has obtained the entire power of the East Asian arsenal! This game is completely out of control!
A few days later, on the Arctic ice plains, inside the Creation Base Starship.
The indestructible alloy gate slid open with a heavy hydraulic sound, and Xiao Dingshan returned to the Creation Base and changed into a spare body!
A brand-new, sleek, and dark silver metallic-looking lifelike body stepped out with steady strides.
The body was flawless and brimming with power, but the cold electronic eyes still held the lingering fear and deep rage from the past experiences.
The process of uploading and downloading consciousness is seamless, but the humiliation and fear in memory cannot be formatted.
He walked straight to the “Creation Council” hall located in the core area of the starship.
The hall had a cold, circular structure, with a huge, rotating, deep blue holographic star map suspended in the center, its eerie light illuminating three figures of different shapes below. A tense and oppressive atmosphere permeated the air.
"Xiao Dingshan, you're back. How are things? Your original body...?"
A deep, majestic sound, like the grinding of rocks, rang out first.
The speaker, seated in the main seat, was a massive metal giant, as imposing as a mobile fortress, covered in thick, dark gold armor, with dangerous energy gleaming from his joints.
He is Caesar, the representative of the military faction in the council, who controls the military power of the base.
These members of the Creation Council had previously met Xiao Ce using orbs of light.
This is their true form now...
"The main body... is destroyed."
Xiao Dingshan's voice was icy cold, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor!
He walked to his assigned floating seat and sat down. The seat automatically adjusted, lifting him up to be level with the other three.
"Xiao Ce... is far more terrifying than we anticipated. Not only was his memory not completely erased by the 'Seed of Oblivion,' but... he recovered crucial information, and..."
He took a deep breath, as if it took immense courage to utter those words, and his gaze swept over every member of the council present: Caesar, Raymond, the information and technology controller who wore an elegant black robe, had a pale and handsome face like a vampire, but whose eyes were as sharp as a hawk, and the only female member, Evelyn!
She has a near-perfect android appearance, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and an elegant and composed demeanor, but deep within her eyes lies a frozen lake. She is responsible for diplomacy, strategy, and resource coordination.
"He successfully activated and took control of the Star Network Core!"
"what?!"
"Star Network Hub?!"
"Fully activated?!"
Three voices rang out almost simultaneously, filled with shock.
Caesar abruptly stood up, his heavy body causing the platform beneath his feet to groan...
Raymond's pale face twitched, and his sharp eyes instantly turned extremely serious...
Even Evelyn, who had maintained an elegant posture, suddenly narrowed her eyes and unconsciously gripped the armrest of her chair.
"Absolutely true!" Xiao Dingshan's voice carried a suppressed feeling of relief after surviving a catastrophe!
"I personally felt that energy pulse, which penetrated the spatial barrier and directly impacted my core! That level of activation must mean that the highest level of authorization has been passed and the core consciousness has been fully awakened!"
This is no coincidence, and according to our intelligence in East Asia, Xiao Ce's memories... at least the key parts concerning the armory, have been restored! He now possesses a complete ancient arms factory, ready to unleash terrifying power at any moment! That ruin in East Asia has now become his indestructible backing!
"Not only that, it's possible that all the armories that were previously closed have been opened..."
The hall fell into a deathly silence, with only the faint hum of the rotating holographic star map and the sound of energy flowing through the pipes remaining.
The significance of activating the Star Network Hub is all too clear to these ancient "survivors".
That means Xiao Ce is no longer a lone wolf; he possesses the ability to mass-produce war machines capable of overturning the world order! And war machines that far surpass the technology they currently possess!
"Damn it!"
Caesar slammed his fist heavily on the alloy tabletop, producing a dull thud that expressed his unwillingness to accept defeat...
The expressions of the others were also not good.