Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest
Chapter 1330 Star Sea (135)

Chapter 1330: Chapter 1330 Star Sea (135)

After finishing this battle, I will return home.

This is a flag Wang Chen set for himself.

For Wang Chen, who has integrated with the Source Force of the Starry Seas World, auspicious or inauspicious doesn’t matter, for he has the Fate Blessing of his dimension, unaffected by mysterious matters.

However, if we talk about it, his plan to return to the Haotian Realm has been repeatedly delayed.

Previously, he thought of leaving this world after the customized mecha was completed, not disappointing Ming Mei’s heartfelt devotion.

Unexpectedly, an unprecedented fierce war once again hindered Wang Chen’s departure.

The invasion by the Nether Tribe this time was evidently long schemed, with the timing quite skillful, just on the eve of the empire’s New Year, equivalent to the 30th of December in Wang Chen’s past life.

At this time, millions upon millions of citizens in dozens of star clusters within the empire’s territory were celebrating the New Year. Although the defense of the border areas remained strict, the highest vigilance was not maintained.

After all, over the past year, the empire won several great victories against the Nether Tribe, severely striking the arrogance of the extraterrestrial Heterogenous.

No one expected the Nether Tribe’s counterattack to be so fierce and ruthless.

In merely half a month, the North Sea Star Cluster fell, and the empire’s fleet stationed on North Sea Star was utterly defeated, losing not only two Star Gates but also three Space Fortresses.

If not for two empire fleets urgently rushing in at the critical moment to fiercely resist the Nether Tribe’s aggression, the hundreds of billions of empire citizens in the North Sea Star Cluster would be facing total disaster.

Although these two fleets managed to cover the evacuation of most empire citizens, they paid an extremely brutal price.

Three Titan-class Battleships fell!

More than 1.7 million officers and soldiers died, with countless Cruisers, Destroyers, and Escort Ships of various types lost.

Such immense casualties shook the empire’s highest echelons.

With the fall of the North Sea Star Cluster, the Iron Lion Star Cluster’s crisis developed, and the previously reclaimed Tampas Star Cluster was also attacked by the Nether Tribe, making the empire’s border situation extremely severe.

What further enraged the Holy Light Emperor was the fact that the Stars Alliance was also restless, deploying new main fleets within the starfields adjacent to both parties.

For a time, the empire seemed surrounded with enemies on all sides!

Under such circumstances, the military began dispatching more forces to the borders to cope with the impending war.

Wang Chen, as an active Major officer, also received a summons from the military.

Wang Chen answered this call.

Even though right now he had already forged a soul fragment, fully capable of leaving the Starry Seas World, letting the fragment continue to explore in this great world in his stead.

Yet Wang Chen didn’t leave immediately because he wanted to participate in this war.

Partly due to causality.

It’s undeniable that his connection with the Holy Light Empire in this world runs deep, as fate intertwines, obligating him to assist the empire in combating the Heterogenous invasion.

On the other hand, such a large-scale war will inevitably have a significant impact on this world.

There exists a possibility to acquire new World Origin Force!

Additionally, Wang Chen also wants to test the actual combat effectiveness of the War God Mecha.

"Wait for my return."

At the moment of parting, Wang Chen embraced his two girlfriends at the same time, comforting them, "You don’t need to worry; I will certainly return alive, and bring back a victory medal!"

Though Tang Mo and Ming Mei felt countless reluctance and extreme worry, they didn’t want Wang Chen to become a deserter, thus with tears they offered a farewell kiss.

Under the envious, jealous, and resentful gazes of the rookies, Wang Chen boarded the Radiance Cruiser of the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet.

The Radiance Cruiser is the flagship of the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet and also the newest model of battle cruiser, with a total mass exceeding fifty thousand tons, boasting strong firepower, protection, and mobility.

Wang Chen, as part of the Glory Nobility, actually could fully refuse this war summon.

Yet his choice to join the battle naturally entitled him to special treatment.

For example, serving on the Radiance.

Not only that, upon boarding the Radiance, his rank was automatically elevated by one grade, becoming a Lieutenant Colonel in the Imperial Army.

Though temporary, Wang Chen now has a high-standard private rest chamber.

After boarding the ship, the commander of the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet, Zhao Kai, invited him to the main command center of the Radiance to involve him in planning the fleet’s operations.

The task of the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet is to support the Iron Lion Star Cluster because the Taiwu Star Cluster isn’t very far from the Iron Lion Star Cluster, the fleet can reach it within seven days.

Currently, the Iron Lion Star Cluster is under attack from the Nether Tribe, the front line battle is extremely tight, and the stationed defense fleet has suffered enormous losses, urgently needing reinforcement support.

Thus, the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet cannot afford to move tardily.

In the command meeting, Zhao Kai briefed the senior officers of the fleet on the latest situation, then issued the order to rush full speed to the Iron Lion Star Cluster.

After the meeting ended, Zhao Kai left Wang Chen behind alone.

"Lieutenant Colonel Wang, the conditions of the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet are not as good as the main fleet; you can tell me if you have any demands."

The over-fifty-year-old Zhao Kai had a scholarly aura, resembling a tutor professor at the military academy more than a seasoned fleet commander, his tone gentle.

"I’ll ensure your requirements are met as long as possible."

However, Wang Chen didn’t underestimate the other because of this, smiled and said, "Thank you, sir, but I’m not here to enjoy; as long as the fleet needs my strength, I will obey orders!"

"Very good."

Zhao Kai secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In the entire Seventh Rapid Response Fleet, Wang Chen was undoubtedly a very unique presence.

Firstly, he is part of the Glory Nobility, the only one in the fleet akin to his kind, even throughout the whole Imperial Army, there are almost no peers.

Secondly, Wang Chen is a rising star highly regarded by the Holy Light Empire, truly favored by the emperor.

Finally, Wang Chen is reportedly the strongest superpower in the empire.

This layered identity means the fleet commander cannot treat him as an ordinary officer.

Moreover, considering Wang Chen’s safety!

Thinking it over, Zhao Kai tentatively asked, "Lieutenant Colonel Wang, I heard you once killed a Nether Dragon?"

This information came from the highest level, though its authenticity could not be verified, inferring from hearsay, but he dared not fully believe it.

And this time, heading for the Iron Lion Star Cluster, they will inevitably encounter the Nether Legion, with a high probability of Nether Dragon appearance.

A Nether Dragon is indeed a presence able to rival Titan-class Battleships!

If Wang Chen truly felled a Nether Dragon, even a small one, he would be a singular combat power within the entire fleet!

As the top commander, Zhao Kai must clearly understand this fact.

It might prove essential at some point.

"Yes."

Wang Chen answered without hesitation.

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