「The Land of Extreme Cold.」

A well-equipped squad, illuminated by the afterglow of an interstellar voyage, slowly descended upon the icy landscape.

The man in the lead was tall and slender. Every step he took was steady and powerful, emanating a daunting aura that warned others to keep their distance.

His pure black combat suit clung tightly to his frame, outlining his lean, muscular physique, its hem fluttering wildly in the biting wind.

He wore a tactical mask that hid most of his face, revealing only a pair of dark green eyes behind his goggles. They radiated a bone-chilling coldness, like a venomous snake poised to strike its prey at any moment, sending shivers down one’s spine.

Their path was precise and direct, showing no signs of deviation, as if they were already intimately familiar with this dangerous region.

Finally, they arrived before the iceberg.

However, when the man saw the destroyed Energy Barrier surrounding the iceberg, his dark green pupils contracted sharply, and a strong sense of unease washed over him.

"Lord, the protective barrier has been destroyed."

one of his subordinates said cautiously, his eyes filled with alarm.

The man’s gaze grew even colder as he stared intently at the breached Energy Barrier.

"Go in and take a look." His voice was low and hoarse, like a curse echoing up from the Nine Netherworld Hell.

"Yes, sir!"

An agile subordinate shot forward like a black bolt of lightning, instantly rushing inside the iceberg.

Before long, the subordinate ran back, panting, tightly clutching a small device—it was the miniature surveillance system they had installed in the Snow Spirit Flower cultivation chamber.

The man snatched the surveillance system, his long fingers rapidly manipulating it.

The screen lit up, and a clear image appeared before them.

Two figures were seen heading straight for the Snow Spirit Flowers. Without hesitation, they took every single Snow Spirit Flower he had painstakingly cultivated for decades and then swiftly departed.

"Damn it!" the man roared. His dark green pupils instantly became vertical slits, as sharp as icy needles.

A furious wave of energy surged from his body, and the surrounding ice began to crack rapidly, emitting a series of CRACKLING sounds.

"Lord, calm down!" His subordinates rushed forward to restrain him, but the man was already blinded by rage.

He looked at the surveillance screen again and tapped it, enlarging the faces of the two thieves. As the system initiated an automatic search, lines of information appeared.

"It’s the Admiral and Deputy General of the First Military Base—Bai Lian and Reg!" the man’s voice was filled with shock and fury.

"The military?! Is the Empire declaring war on us?" one of the subordinates exclaimed in terror.

The man didn’t answer. He just clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles turned white.

’This definitely isn’t a simple theft,’ he thought. ’There must be a deeper conspiracy behind it.’

"If they want a fight, they’ll get one. I’ll make them pay for this, double!" the man said through gritted teeth.

Just then, the man’s furious energy fluctuations triggered a chain reaction in the iceberg. Huge blocks of ice began to fall from the summit, and the iceberg started to shake violently, as if about to collapse.

"Fall back, now!" The man, having noticed the danger, shouted and led his squad in a hasty retreat back to the Flying Ship.

Aboard the Flying Ship, the man watched as the former iceberg was reduced to level ground, the hatred in his heart growing ever more intense.

The man gritted his teeth and said, "Bai Lian, Reg... we have a score to settle now."

「First Military Base.」

After Su Yaoyao recovered, she decided to train with the soldiers to improve her physical condition.

The first time Su Yaoyao stepped onto the base’s training grounds, the sun was shining brightly on the field, illuminating the soldiers’ bronze skin and radiating an aura of vibrant life and power.

Bai Lian and Reg, the two Beastman Warriors, were dressed in imposing military uniforms. The crisp attire made them look even more upright and tall, their broad shoulders looking as if they could carry the weight of the entire world.

They stood before the soldiers, their gazes firm and sharp as they commanded the training. Every gesture was filled with authority. Under their leadership, the soldiers trained with fiery enthusiasm, each move displaying the courage and fortitude of Beastman Warriors.

Su Yaoyao’s eyes lit up. ’Wow, handsome guys everywhere I look,’ she thought. ’This is such a feast for the eyes.’

Pani, who was beside her, coughed lightly. He’d figured it out: the little female really liked looking at handsome men.

Su Yaoyao snapped back to her senses and wiped away the drool that had nearly escaped her lips.

By now, some soldiers had noticed the little female at the edge of the training grounds, causing the focused men to be distracted for a moment.

These tall, powerful Beastmen, who were fearless on the battlefield, now found themselves at a loss when faced with this small, cute human female.

Their gazes were unconsciously drawn to Su Yaoyao. A strange feeling bloomed in their hearts, and their pulses inexplicably quickened.

"Is the little female here to watch us train?" a soldier muttered, his voice full of excitement.

Their cheeks flushed slightly, and their usually fluid movements became a little stiff. Each of them secretly resolved to perform well in front of Su Yaoyao to show off their most heroic side.

Reg narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze seemingly able to pierce through every fluctuation in his soldiers’ hearts. He then barked out an order: "Everyone, two hundred more sets of squats! Perfect form! Anyone caught slacking gets double the training volume today!"

His voice boomed across the training field like a great bell, instantly snapping the soldiers’ minds back from the slight distraction Su Yaoyao’s appearance had caused.

They didn’t dare to slack off in the slightest and immediately began to carry out the order. Their synchronized squats made the ground tremble slightly.

Bai Lian walked over and gave Su Yaoyao a gentle smile. "Don’t mind them," he said. "The soldiers are just like that. They can’t help but get a little excited seeing a cute little female like you. But training must be taken seriously."

Su Yaoyao scratched her cheek, embarrassed. "I’m the one who disturbed everyone’s training. I’m so sorry."

Pani covered his mouth, snickering. "That’s not it at all. These guys just have no self-control. Their minds start to wander the second they see a little female."

Su Yaoyao gave Bai Lian a light push, a playful smile on her face. "You should get back to it," she said. "I’ll just train by myself over here. I promise I won’t disturb anyone."

Bai Lian nodded slightly, a hint of concern flashing in his eyes. "Just call me if you need anything," he instructed before turning and rejoining the formation to continue commanding the soldiers’ training.

Su Yaoyao and Pani then moved to an empty area in the corner.

She took a deep breath and began her warm-up, starting with simple chest stretches. Her face was full of concentration as she extended her arms.

Pani sat on a piece of training equipment nearby, swinging his legs. A gentle smile was on his face as he chanted, "Go, go! You’re the best, Su Yaoyao!"