Crimson Starfield, Crimson Mercury, Headquarters, Secret Chamber.

Storm knelt on the ground, his right hand placed on his heart, and said, "This humble general greets the Grand Princess and His Highness the Prince."

"General, there's no need for such formalities, please rise!" Maoqiu helped him up. "General, General Xiong Gang must have already informed you of our purpose. What are your plans?"

Bao Feng gave a wry smile, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Highnesses, this matter requires further consideration. Alas!"

"General, what's troubling you? Just tell me!" Xiaoman had been observing his changing expressions. "Anything we can do, we'll do for you!"

After a brief hesitation, he clicked on a projection, pointed at the young man inside, and said, "This is my son, Baozhen. Dongula was afraid I wouldn't obey his orders, so he imprisoned him in the Eternal Prison on Bakala." His brows furrowed, and his smile became even more bitter. "If I dare to make any move, my son will be killed!"

Xiaoman and Maoqiu frowned. "How's the security there?"

"It's incredibly heavily guarded; you could say it's impenetrable!" Bao Feng sighed, then opened several more projections. "Your Highnesses, please take a look. This is intelligence that several scouts risked their lives to bring back."

In the footage, high walls stand tall, and robots and various drones hover everywhere, spaced no more than twenty meters apart.

Below, there were patrol teams, in groups of three to five, taking completely different routes forward and back.

Xiaoman was watching very carefully when suddenly she shouted, "Stop!"

Pointing to the right corner of the screen, "Look here."

The two were completely bewildered after reading it, and turned to look at Xiaoman.

“Most people would think there’s no chance of getting in if they saw this,” Xiaoman said with a smile, then casually disappeared from their sight. “Let’s see if you can pinpoint my exact location!”

Storm immediately focused his mind, raised his Force to its limit, and could barely feel the wind moving on the left side before unleashing a palm strike.

boom!

A faint handprint appeared on the alloy wall, startling Baofeng. "Princess, are you alright?"

Xiaoman deactivated her invisibility and appeared on the reverse slope, a smile playing on her lips. "If I sneak in from here, do you think they can spot me?"

"That's highly unlikely!" Storm immediately realized, his face turning serious. "Your Highness is of noble birth; how could you risk your life for the sake of a mere child? I strongly disagree with your going!"

Maoqiu walked up to him and patted him heavily on the shoulder. "General, Dongula's intelligence network spans multiple star systems. If we miss this opportunity, Baozhen will never have a chance to regain his freedom!"

"Trust me!" Xiaoman said earnestly.

Storm was torn between his loved ones and the future of the Crimson Kingdom.

"Don't try to change my mind!" Xiaoman brandished the late king's token, exuding an aura of dominance. "Storm, listen to my command! Immediately have people gather detailed information on the Eternal Prison. Also, arrange for us to infiltrate the Imperial army right away."

Once the time is right, we will seize the opportunity to rescue Baozhen!

Storm shuddered, then suddenly knelt down, utterly respectful. "Regardless of whether or not my son can be rescued, I, Storm, will forever remember the kindness of Your Highness and the Prince." He abruptly stood up, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. "After leaving the secret chamber, I will use the pretext of an external patrol to dispatch an elite force to the Alpha Star Region, to be at the command of the Third Prince!"

Xiaoman nodded emphatically, her determination to rescue Baozhen even stronger.

We went outside.

"Furball, your appearance is too easily recognized!" Xiaoman stared at him. "You should stay by General Storm's side. First, it will ensure his safety. Second, you can gather intelligence on Donggula."

“Your Highness, more people mean more protection!” Storm nodded to the shadows and pointed to a sharp-eyed middle-aged man. “His name is Baiying, from an ancient assassin family. His stealth is no less than Your Highness’s. I want him to accompany you!”

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness!" Xiaoman shook her head and patted Baofeng on the shoulder. "Baiying uses the Force, which is easily detected by anyone stronger than him. I'm different; I use the most ancient power, which the Force absolutely cannot detect. Also, even if I'm discovered by the enemy, escaping is no problem at all."

Storm and Hundred Shadows wore bitter expressions.

Maoqiu, however, tugged at Xiaoman, her face full of anxiety. "Sister, how can this be! Although I can't stealth, I work well with you. Let me go with you, okay?"

Xiaoman stared at Maoqiu with a serious expression. "Oh no! You can't stealth. Once you're exposed, you'll be attacked from all sides. I can't just abandon you then, understand?"

Maoqiu gave a bitter smile. "Sister, you must be careful. The guards of the Eternal Prison are at least at the first level of Force. Don't go deep in unless you are absolutely sure."

"I will!"

Xiaoman smiled at the three of them, then turned and left...

On the other side.

Blue Star, Lop Nur, temporary camp.

Li Tian unleashed two sharp blades of light at the horde of demons, instantly freezing them in place.

A gentle breeze swept by, and the monster shattered into pieces.

"Wow, so strong!" Sima Qing'er exclaimed, her mouth agape and her eyes wide.

"Don't stand there, pack up, let's keep going!" Li Tianyi smiled faintly and summoned the battle vehicle. "Everyone, get in!"

The group headed towards the edge of the no-man's-land.

The monster horde relentlessly pursued them, with the most troublesome being a group of monkey-like monsters. They were not only fast but also very clever, directing the cannibals to intercept them.

"Professor Yufeng, you drive!" Li Tianyi gave up the driver's seat and rushed towards the battlefield machine gun.

Tap tap...

A large number of the pursuing monsters were wiped out.

Squeak, whoosh!

The largest monkey-like monster bared its teeth and waved its hands behind its back, as tens of thousands of other monsters charged in from all directions.

"What should I do? What should I do?" Sima Qing'er was about to cry.

"I don't know either!" Jia Qingxue's face turned pale, her whole body trembled, and she dared not look at those demons anymore.

Li Tianyi was calmer than ever before. He pushed open the deck, picked up the 40mm gun, and fired two shots.

Boom! Boom!

Flames soared into the sky, and a violent shockwave overturned countless cannibals, temporarily clearing the area around the vehicle.

As Li Tian fired, he shouted, "Full speed! Full speed!"

Yu Feng was so nervous that he was sweating profusely and gripped the steering wheel tightly...

They had only gone a mile when the monkey with command abilities reappeared in their field of vision.

"We must take it down!" Li Tianyi rushed to the roof of the car and poured all his strength into Po Jun.

Surrounded by yin and yang energies, the little demon dared not approach again.

The monkey monster was frightened and turned to flee.

Where are you going?

The blade flashed like a rainbow, swift as lightning, and pierced straight through the monkey demon's body.

Click!

After the monster shattered into pieces, the little monster dared not pursue it any longer. Li Tianyi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally put at ease, and he returned to the car, panting heavily.

Time flies, and two days later...

"Finally, we're out of the no-man's land! Yay!" Jia Qingxue danced with joy.

Sima Qing'er hugged her tightly, her eyes reddening, "That's wonderful, that's really wonderful!"

Li Tianyi smiled faintly, nodded to the two doctors, and took out his communicator, "Ghost's Sorrow calling Eagle's Nest, Ghost's Sorrow..."

After a dozen or so rings, Wang Xue'er's extremely excited voice came through: "Received, received!"

"Locate my current coordinates and have the air force squadron send a fighter jet formation to pick me up!" Li Tianyi said seriously.

"Okay, wait a moment!" Wang Xue'er paused for a moment, then typed in the command, and Li Tianyi and the others appeared on the big screen.

"We're relieved to see you're alright!" Quan Shengli and the others cheered in unison.

This scene deeply shocked Wei Zheng and the others, who gave it a thumbs up.

Li Tianyi smiled faintly and went about his own business.

"Our choice was definitely right!" Sima Qing'er nudged Jia Qingxue, her smile deepening, her eyes filled with love.

......

Dafeng Mountain, Taoyuan Village, research base.

"Everyone, immediately drop what you're doing and get to the main meeting!" Li Tianyi commanded coldly.

In the past, scientists would never have put down their research, but now they can't wait to get there before others.

Because they knew that if they arrived late, the good things on Li Tianyi would belong to someone else.

In just five minutes, hundreds of people gathered at the entire research base.

Li Tianyi cleared his throat. "Everyone must be wondering what good stuff Brother Tian has gotten his hands on this time, right?"

"Yes!" everyone shouted in unison.

Picking up a stack of research materials, he said loudly, "Let me first introduce some new colleagues. Many of you probably know these two: Dean Wei Zheng and Vice Dean Yu Feng! These two are their students, Sima Qing'er and Jia Qingxue. They are both cutting-edge scientists researching supernova technology!"

Thunderous applause erupted.

Wei Zheng and Sima Qing'er bowed, "We two are experts in the research and production technology of energy-concentrating weapons!"

After the two finished introducing themselves, Yu Feng and Jia Qingxue stood up. "We specialize in space technology research!"

The thunderous applause lasted for a long time.

After a long silence, Li Tianyi gestured for everyone to quiet down. "I'm planning to open a Supernova Research Institute, and the four of you will still be in charge! By the way, if you need anything, just contact Dean Long Weiguo!"

"Thank you!" The four bowed and then discussed the new construction with Long Weiguo...

Everyone intended to leave, but Li Tianyi sent a research report to all the research institutes.

Many people fainted due to excessive excitement.

Fortunately, Su Wanruo and others happened to come and check the scientists' physical data, which prevented them from suffering any aftereffects.

Following this event, the Dragon Kingdom's super-large research institute was fully established. Given time, it will become a spiritual pillar for the entire Dragon Kingdom, and even for all of humanity. (Postscript)

The higher-ups quickly received this fantastic news, and the number three personally visited the site.

Li Tianyi quickly led the person in charge of Dafeng Mountain to greet them.

"salute!"

Before anyone could raise their hands, Number Three interrupted them, standing ramrod straight, "I should be saluting you!"

Everyone immediately returned the greeting, and they were very excited.

"Number Three!" Li Tianyi smiled broadly, his body trembling slightly. "To receive such high praise from Number Three is truly worthwhile!"

"Don't try to flatter me!" Number Three glanced at him, pointed to the research institute that occupied most of Taoyuan Village, and his expression turned serious. "I'm here to convey the next leader's order. From this day forward, Taoyuan Village in Dafeng Mountain is designated as a super protected area. Entry requires approval from above, except for War God Li and War God Luo!"

Furthermore, the garrison at Dafeng Mountain has been upgraded to a top-tier special garrison of the Dragon Kingdom, granting them the authority to act first and report later!

Li Tianyi and Luo Shan's eyes reddened, while Long Zhan, Ma Youshan, Qi Yue, and others shed tears, clenching their fists tightly.

"To receive this supreme honor is the proudest thing we have ever done in our lives!"

"We solemnly swear: We will do our utmost to create new glories and never let down the trust and expectations of the higher authorities for Dafeng Mountain!"

Number Three nodded emphatically, beaming. "With patriots like you in our Dragon Kingdom, how can we not wipe out those covetous alien scum! Come on, guys, I believe in you!"

"I will not fail in my mission, I will not fail in my mission..."

"This is exactly what I wanted to see!" Number Three patted Li Tianyi twice. "I have something to do, so I'll head back first. Kid, keep up the good work!"

"Yes!" Li Tianyi led the way.

"No need to see me off, you're busy, right?" Number Three glanced nearby and lowered his voice, "Try to come and take over the shift as soon as possible!"

"Ah!" Li Tianyi's mind was buzzing, and he stood there stunned, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

It wasn't until the plane on the 3rd soared into the sky that they finally came to their senses.

Li Tianyi gave a wry smile. "Trying to dump the entire burden of the Dragon Kingdom on me? No way!" His smile deepened. "However, I can still do some work for you guys and beat up those alien bastards!"

Before he could finish speaking, Luo Shan was slapped on the back of the head. He roared in exasperation, "You son of a bitch, you don't even know how to cherish such a good opportunity! I'll beat you to death, you bastard!"

"Brother, don't hit me, don't hit me!" Li Tianyi quickly dodged, "So many people are watching!"

"It's because someone's watching that I'm going to beat you up!" Luo Shan was furious and rushed forward, delivering several powerful blows to Li Tianyi's buttocks, leaving him completely stunned. "If you dare to back down, I'll beat you up like this every day. Let's see how long you can take it?"

Li Tianyi looked miserable, not daring to fight back, as aggrieved as a little wife, "Brother, can you please stop hitting my face? It's all swollen!"

"I only slap faces, I don't care about anything else!" Luo Shan swung his hand even faster. "Try dodging again?"

"Brother, stop hitting me! Stop hitting me!" Li Tianyi kept backing away.

Snap, ouch...

Hahaha!

Ma Youshan burst into laughter, and everyone else doubled over with laughter.

"Two rascals!"

"Keep going, keep going!"

Su Wanruo appeared in the crowd without anyone noticing, shouting, "Sunflower seeds, peanuts, mineral water, and small stools!"

"Pfft, hahaha..."

Many people stomped their feet and laughed, giving Su Wanruo a thumbs up.

"Long chapter, please vote!"