Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 1315 - 1281: Counterattack

The combat mechs guarding the courtyard entrance immediately engaged the intruders in a firefight.

The invisible barrier "Isolation" that enveloped the entire courtyard rippled visibly.

Only methods used by Ability Users could shake this Psi Skill composed of spatial rules. Conventional weapons couldn't even scratch it, not even a Nuclear Weapon could break through "Isolation."

Chen Fei, seated in the chair, didn't move a muscle, smiling calmly as he said, "It seems we're indeed getting closer to the truth."

Clearly, the opponent was getting desperate; if they didn't silence them now, they would soon be exposed.

Once traces are revealed, not to mention Chen Fei, any sovereignty on the South Continent could wipe them out.

Though the sovereignties on the South Continent seem weak and mediocre on the surface, this apparent "weakness" is only relative. If a grassroots force truly had the capability to oppose a sovereignty, they would have replaced it long ago and claimed sovereignty themselves. If not, then they deserve to get beaten.

Miyoshi Xuesen suggested, "Try to keep some alive, don't kill them all."

This stronghold, in a sense, was a massive hornet's nest. Where Chen Fei was, there were combat mech armies and airship battle groups, and S-Class Superpower Users. Only an S-Class could deal with an S-Class, and even the Heavenly Order of the Cangqiong Star Civilization's ability system might not gain the upper hand.

If the forces attacking this stronghold also had S-Class Superpower Users, why waste effort with Chen Fei here? Why not overthrow some minor sovereignty instead and claim land and title for themselves?

So it's a paradox, and everyone came to terms with that.

Mr. Brown, who had been all ears, only felt confused, asking, "Who exactly is the buyer?"

While talking, he deployed another "Isolation," covering from sky to underground, providing double assurance.

"The 'Tomb Guardians', an external organization of the Prehistoric Civilization Guardians."

Miyoshi Xuesen was well-versed in all sorts of high-ranking criminal syndicates, but they had to be influential; otherwise, street-level hooligans wouldn't catch his eye.

"Prehistoric Civilization Guardians?"

"So it was them?"

Kraken and Mr. Brown, who were keeping an online video call, exclaimed in succession.

Chen Fei's side had previously had dealings with the Prehistoric Civilization Guardians. Although the other party was armed, they seemed to be pacifists without much aggression. When the combat mech squad approached them, they opened up their collection warehouse and database to the AI "Adam" to search, revealing personnel lists, various assets, and weapons, all clearly and transparently.

"They hid well!"

Even the straightforward Dang Wei Jun couldn't help but grumble.

On the surface, acting all agreeable, showing everything they've got, but secretly sharpening knives, hiding who knows how much dirt.

"Mr. Brown, could you please make a trip to Socotra Island and bring the entire airship battle group over?"

Chen Fei gave Heseman Brown a meaningful look. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

There's no more efficient way to command troops than "Space Transmission," especially for large-scale transmission of an airship battle group; this move is quite formidable.

"One Man Army" combined with S-Class Spatial Ability, assisted by "Spatial Branding" and the "Boundary Pearl" Life Space, can easily handle small skirmishes or large-scale campaigns.

"Understood!"

Heseman Brown vanished from sight.

The data that the "Prehistoric Civilization Guardians" had previously sent voluntarily lost all significance once their true intentions were revealed.

The kilometer flying ship stationed at Chapala City's public spaceport might not handle the stealthy and elusive enemies, and ultimately real warfare weapons would be needed.

"Monk, help me borrow an Air Force Base from the local sovereignty, clear out all unrelated personnel."

Now that the mastermind has been exposed, Chen Fei saw no need for politeness. Out in force, ready for battle.

Once the fully equipped airship battle group arrives, using a civilian airport would no longer be appropriate; on one hand, space is limited, and on the other, it would disrupt civilian aviation. Having a dedicated base would be ideal.

"This monk will handle coordination!"

Using the name of the Global United Defense Committee to deal with sovereignties, this was a job Miyoshi Xuesen knew well by heart.

Of course, one could directly borrow the standing army of a sovereignty, but in the eyes of citizens of The First Sovereign, every single troop from other sovereignties is deemed garbage, utterly unreliable, taking them for granted.

Chen Fei's demands might be high, but such are the facts. Other sovereignties might not be convinced, but none dared to challenge The First Sovereign.

Hundreds of combat mechs, under cover of humanoid mobile combat armor and armored vehicles, charged out of the stronghold, launching a counter-offensive.

It wasn't just the stronghold Chen Fei rented; nearby, other locations held combat mech ambushes. They emerged en masse, surrounding the invading enemy, making escape impossible.

Energy beams and magnetically accelerated kinetic projectiles crisscrossed and rockets and missiles ran rampant in mid-air. The high-intensity firefight caused massive casualties on both sides, although Chen Fei only lost combat mechs and some combat armor, while the attackers suffered real human casualties.

After a barrage of chaotic firing, possibly because the command leader of the attackers was killed, the remaining members couldn't withstand the casualties, abandoning the fight, tossing their weapons, and surrendering with hands up.

Of course, there were a few die-hards who held onto high-grade explosives, prepared for Mutual Annihilation with the combat mechs.

Clearly, this was a joke!

For Chen Fei, combat mechs were mere numbers. A production line spin would make more; losing some was irrelevant.

This was inherently an asymmetric battle. When petty private armed forces went head-to-head with Chen Fei, they were not on the same level at all. The "Prehistoric Civilization Guardians" evidently chose the wrong opponent.

The surviving attackers lost all morale and fighting spirit. After brief interrogation, they spilled out their identities like beans from a bamboo tube.

They belonged to another external organization of the "Prehistoric Civilization Guardians" called the "Grave Diggers," a team specialized in frontal assault. There was also an assassination team known as the "Tomb Raiders," which attacked the information broker Kraken.

So far, the "Prehistoric Civilization Guardians" had exposed three external organizations: "Tomb Guardians," "Grave Diggers," and "Tomb Raiders."

Perhaps there were other groups responsible for different functions, probably all with "Tomb" in their names.

Chen Fei remarked that it was a pity the "Prehistoric Civilization Guardians" didn't get into the film industry. With such potential, they opted for illegal activities instead, posing as good people, only to reveal two-faced traits. Finding this out, there's no reason to keep them any longer; best to eliminate them early.

Just after the interrogation concluded, Heseman Brown arrived in Chapala City with the full airship battle group from Socotra Island.

This time, Chen Fei finally revealed the fangs of a Sovereign Level.