Chapter 1751: Chapter 1399: Racing Against Time (Second Update)

At this moment, many people saw their companions coming for the rescue and excitedly greeted them.

But while some are happy, others are worried; a few scattered individuals and survivors from various nations in the First Birthplace showed worried expressions.

They were feeling uneasy, both pleased that the rescue team had arrived and concerned that these forces might not assist them, as there was no obligation for them to do so.

In another corner.

Aphis looked at others with an envious gaze.

A companion beside him nervously asked, "Brother Aphis, why haven’t we seen the rescue team from the Mardon Kingdom? I only see people from the Second Birthplace and other nations."

"Don’t even think about it, even if there’s indeed a rescue team from the Mardon Kingdom. They might not necessarily rescue us, let alone the fact that there aren’t any regular Mardon Kingdom troops at the Dark Dusk Base, so it’s normal for there to be no rescue team."

Aphis spoke with his head down, enduring pain.

"Then what should we do?"

His companions grew increasingly anxious.

"Don’t worry, I’ll go plead with them later."

Aphis said this without much confidence in his voice, but he had no other options.

If they missed this chance, he and his remaining companions might really die here.

At this moment, a silhouette suddenly appeared in front of Aphis and his group.

They instinctively raised their heads, only to see Su Mo, adorned in Bio Armor, standing before them. Aphis’s mind went blank in shock as he said.

"Lord Su Mo?"

Su Mo raised his bracelet, examining the photos of the rescue personnel that Luo Yue had sent him. After repeatedly comparing Aphis’s appearance and confirming, a smile spread across his face.

"Are you Aphis?"

"Yes."

Aphis replied nervously.

"That’s great, how many of you have survived? Follow me, all of you."

Su Mo instructed with pleasure.

"No, wait, you’re here to rescue us?"

Aphis looked incredulous, feeling the whole world seemed surreal; Royal Order of Twelve Knights have come to rescue them?

"Yes, is there a problem?"

Su Mo replied confidently.

"No, wait, haven’t you made a mistake? We can’t afford this."

Realizing there was no mistake, Aphis became even more panicked. Knowing the exorbitant costs associated with each Royal Order of Twelve Knights’ operation, they couldn’t cover it even if they sold everything.

"You don’t have to pay, Luo Yue already covered it."

Su Mo chuckled softly.

"Luo Yue! You mean Luo Yue sent you to rescue us?"

Upon hearing Luo Yue’s name, Aphis and his companions immediately believed, their faces filled with excitement.

"That’s right, no more delay, organize your people and come with us!"

Su Mo instructed concisely.

"Alright, no problem."

Aphis promptly responded.

At this time, Su Mo sensed a peculiar gaze and instinctively turned to see people from the Mechanical Empire in the distance.

Though their expressions seemed unusual, upon realizing Su Mo was looking, they quickly turned to the side.

Su Mo didn’t give it much thought.

...

A few hours later, countless survivors emerged from various caverns.

Everyone boarded the rescue ships in an orderly manner.

Those who hadn’t been rescued turned to negotiate with other national rescue teams, paying to get on board.

As long as the price was right, they boarded smoothly.

On Su Mo’s side, Aphis and his companions were arranged onto the Star Destroyer·Longyin, then bid farewell to Lin Yaotian.

"Father, I’m leaving matters here to you. I must head to Sirivaken Base for rescue."

"Hmm, be cautious and take care of Qian Chengxue."

Lin Yaotian advised steadily. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Understood, when you return to Thunder Base, also be careful."

Su Mo nodded slightly in response.

"I will,"

After Lin Yaotian finished speaking, he turned and boarded the Star Destroyer.

Su Mo and Qian Chengxue didn’t linger either, heading towards the Immortal Blade, knowing time was of the essence, each second meant potentially saving more lives.

Then Qian Chengxue curiously asked Su Mo, "What is Sirivaken Base? I haven’t heard of it before."

"It’s an extremely important strategic base of Laurel Kingdom, situated to the west of Dark Dusk Base. Initially, there was no way for me to come to the frontline, but since Bagley substituted for me, I have to help him with his task. We’ve already lost much time in the search and rescue at Dark Dusk Base, so I must hurry up, otherwise, if something truly happens there, I’d have a hard time explaining it to Bagley."

Su Mo briefly explained the situation to Qian Chengxue.

"Got it."

Qian Chengxue nodded in understanding.

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Meanwhile, on a protruding crimson plateau, there was a giant umbrella-shaped base stretching hundreds of kilometers.

Countless alien species were swarming from all directions.

That umbrella-shaped base spread out like an umbrella, pouring fierce gunfire from numerous black barrels and firing ports, blasting apart those wave-like monsters. The remaining attacking monsters slammed into rows of elite mecha formations.

Both sides fiercely engaged.

The entire region became an enormous meat grinder battlefield.

Yet, not far away, continuous explosions kept rising.

Where a V-series Biological Mecha·Thunderstorm Apostle, three V-series Pure Mechanical Mecha·Slaughterer, and hundreds of Night Guard Mecha furiously besieged a towering 5000-meter tall figure: its entire hull exuded a dark red glow, its tail bearing seven slender stinging tails, each protruding with countless barbs, bearing sharp tusks exuding an suffocating presence—V-shaped Lord Level·Leviathan.

The squad leader, Barcelville, shouted angrily on the public channel.

"Everyone, stay alert! We must hold this creature back; under no circumstances let it approach the base."

"Yes!"

The others responded in unison.

They fired beam after beam, continuously blasting the V-shaped Lord Level·Leviathan, yet the attacks seemed futile.

Barcelville piloted the Thunderstorm Apostle, lunging forward and swept with a gun!

Crack!

The sharp gun tip scraped across Leviathan’s body, creating an ear-piercing sound akin to nails scratching a chalkboard, leaving only a shallow mark.

At this time, the eyes of the V-shaped Lord Level·Leviathan grew increasingly crimson. Gazing at the flies circling around, it let out a thunderous roar. Appearing to be thoroughly enraged, it manipulated its seven slender stinging tails, stabbing fiercely into the ground.

"No, it’s bad, this creature wants to crack the star."

A subordinate witnessed this scene, shouting in horror.

"Crack your head, this is Ceres, even if it cracks a billion times, it won’t work."

Barcelville retorted annoyedly.

At that moment, the entire ground trembled violently.