Listen to those words, how casual the tone. There's no denial of a missile attack, confirming it really happened. But we weren't shot down, and we managed to land successfully.

What's called the invisible swagger of a major power? This is it.

Regardless of how countries hyped up their fighter jets—touting engine power, stealth capabilities, and various high-tech equipment—missiles remained their top nemesis. No matter how fast a plane flies, in front of missiles that easily reach four or five times the speed of sound, some even reaching six or seven, it's nothing but a little brother. Once a fighter jet is locked on by a missile, you can pretty much just bail out. All that dodging air-to-air missiles and chasing them for half an hour, that's movie stuff, okay?

Moreover, this time the volunteers were on a passenger plane—a sitting duck for missiles, with virtually no chance of missing.

In the world of Star Martial Warriors, targeting them with missiles was considered a joke because missiles lacked a locking function for such targets. And on the ground, missiles only had one chance to attack, while Star Martial Warriors could use Star Martial Skills to defend, dodge, and employ various other maneuvers.

Hitting a Star Martial Warrior with a missile is almost unrealistic, but if a Star Martial Warrior is inside a plane, that's a sure hit.

Just like that, not a hair was harmed, the plane's fine too. How strong must one be? They couldn't imagine.

After waiting for three seconds and seeing that the young Major in front of him showed no reaction, Wang Lan's brows couldn't help but furrow.

"Jim, he's waiting for you to reply," the Guard commander suddenly slapped the translator's shoulder and exclaimed.

"Oh, the Princess? Her Highness Princess Aier separated from us at the beginning, taking the deputy commander and several Galaxy Stage adults to the T organization base, swearing to give them a painful lesson," he replied.

"T organization base? Do you have intel on the T organization base?"

"No, but the princess said setting up a missile launcher isn't simple; it requires construction work. So she deduced that the location from which T launched the missiles is where the T organization base is located."

Having received an answer, Wang Lan turned his head and looked at Wu Shaohua. This rescue operation was led by Wu Shaohua as the overall commander, with the other three squads under his command.

Wu Shaohua's expression also became conflicted in an instant. Their primary objective for this rescue was Princess Aier, and now Princess Aier had gone to raid the T organization. From Wang Lan's analysis, it was very likely that a trap awaited there.

But if they didn't rescue her, this mission would be meaningless.

"Mr. Wu, Princess Aier set out on an emergency mission only after learning we were attacked. Morally and logically, we can't just stand by and do nothing," Yu Ruoyun said gravely.

"But... it's too dangerous. Being in a large group risks exposure, while a small group might not have sufficient strength... and if they have a trap..."

"Teacher, I think our strength might just cut it," Yu Ruoyun confidently raised her head. "Don't underestimate me just because I'm a student. If I really get into a fight, there aren't many in the Star Sea Stage who can beat me."

"Heh?" Wu Shaohua swept a disdainful glance at Yu Ruoyun, his eyes conveying a single message: Are you serious?

Even if you're Yu Ruoyun, hailed as the once-in-a-millennium genius, you're not that inflated. I believe you if you say you have the strength of the Star Sea Stage as someone from the Galaxy Stage, but to say that there aren't many in the Star Sea Stage stronger than you is going too far. The gap in strength between those in the Star Sea Stage is immense; even a Titled Strongman wouldn't dare claim that there aren't many who can beat him in the Star Sea Stage. But... he did recognize Yu Ruoyun's strength.

"Mr. Wu, I don't think the T organization is necessarily ready with a trap for us. Or rather, they might not have prepared specifically for us. The fact that we could block the Punisher Missile attack unharmed was already beyond T's plan, and even their retaliation against Princess Aier is likely just an emergency measure. The opponent is still just a terrorist organization after all, lacking the resources and strength of a nation—they don't have the conditions to develop several different contingency plans."

"A small squad should be enough to rescue Princess Aier. The team leader is an assault expert; Ruoyun is versatile. Moreover, with Ruoyun's full strength unleashed, she really could walk sideways through the Star Sea Stage. And I'm not weak either. The three of us form a squad—it's an exceptional Star Sea Stage team configuration."

Wu Shaohua looked at Wang Lan surprisingly. Are young people these days all such braggarts? Yu Ruoyun can boast; at least she's at the peak of the Galaxy Stage. But for you, a Star Cloud Stage warrior, to brag like that is too much, right? But he soon remembered that Wang Lan actually used a Star Martial Skill to intercept a missile... perhaps he did have some tricks up his sleeve.

"Li, Zhang, we must rescue Princess Aier. How about this: you escort them back, and I'll take the squad to rescue Princess Aier?"

"That's... not quite right, is it? How about we let these students escort them back, and the three of us team up?"

"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Li, both Wang Lan and I have the Phoenix Form and Dragon Emperor Form respectively. Both are advanced super S-grade Star Martial Skills, and we're not weak," Yu Ruoyun said again.

"In that case... Old Wu, you must act according to your abilities," Mr. Li said. "If it's dangerous, ensure your safety first. If you can't rescue Princess Aier, it can't be helped—just do what you can."

"All right, that's settled," Wu Shaohua agreed.

Having concluded the discussion, Wu Shaohua snapped his fingers softly, disappearing on the spot with Wang Lan and Yu Ruoyun.

"Wang Lan, have you estimated the location of the T organization?"

"I figured it out on the plane: seven o'clock direction, thirty kilometers away."

"Great! Let's hurry, but make sure to keep your Star Power balanced. Don't exhaust it just getting there."

"Understood!"

It wasn't just Wu Shaohua who thought Yu Ruoyun was getting ahead of herself; even Wang Lan could sense it. Despite her calm appearance and steady speech, her heartbeat was consistently a bit too fast, always keen and eager to try.

So what if she was secretly trained by Qing Emperor for a month? Is that reason enough to be so carried away? Although Jiang Xinyu was also trained by Qing Emperor, the main focus was undoubtedly on Yu Ruoyun. Jiang Xinyu mentioned that Yu Ruoyun had apparently managed to successfully release the Dragon Emperor Form.

But... is Yu Ruoyun the only one who's getting carried away? Our esteemed young master Wang Lan is feeling quite inflated now.

After supplementing his lack of Star Power with the bloodline of The Whirlpool Clan, Wang Lan felt that his body, techniques, and spirit were all comprehensively balanced.

Does he possess the close-quarters combat strength of a Gold-tier? Wang Lan dared to say that when it comes to close combat, he could rank in the top ten even among those in the Star Sea Stage. Plus, with the Zanpakuto in hand, only Titled Strongmen would dare face him in a direct clash.

Although his Star Power wasn't as freakishly abundant as some, it had reached the level of the Star Sea Stage. With ten S-level Star Martial Skills in hand, even the non-S-level ones had been elevated to S-level. Ask me to perform an A-level skill, and I might be unable to. But for an S-level skill, I assure you, I can provide quantity and fill you up.

Such invincibility in close combat and a bulldozer from afar, coupled with the defense of the Holy Shield, the intimate protection of the Phoenix Saint Cloth, and the foundation of the Self Healing Star Martial Skill, whether it's a blitz or a war of attrition, Wang Lan dares to claim he's unrivaled in the world.

If he couldn't feel inflated with all this, Wang Lan wouldn't know what else there could be to inflate his ego.

Yu Ruoyun and Wang Lan, both having greatly increased in strength, were very eager to show off their skills, while Wu Shaohua watched tensely for any movements on either side, fearing an ambush.

After all, the two treasures under his care were no ordinary ones; they were Divine Beast babies that couldn't bear even a single scratch.

「Elsewhere, Princess Aier, dubbed the Ice Snow War God by the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, wasn't in a good situation right now.」

Although Aier successfully located the base of the T organization and managed to approach the entrance of the T organization's base without alerting their overt and covert guards, she inevitably put them on alert.

Princess Aier decided to storm in directly.

With her Star Sea Stage strength, there was no one in the Kingdom of Ice and Snow who could stop her.

And indeed, that was the case. Elite warriors armed with thermal weapons could fight on equal footing with a Star Martial Warrior under certain advantageous conditions. But when facing someone at the Star Sea Stage, unless bombarded with heavy fire, small arms or slow missiles were like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

Leading the charge, Princess Aier successfully penetrated the base, leaving no blade of grass alive wherever she went, and everyone who saw her was frightened out of their wits.

Many T organization warriors rushed out with their guns, only to be instantly frozen mid-run into ice sculptures, and would then crumble into pieces at the slightest touch.

The scene was cold and cruel, yet beautiful. Death was as simple as snowflakes melting away.

The T organization didn't have many members; in a state like the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, it was impossible for a large-scale anti-government force to emerge. From the entrance of the base to its interior, Aier killed about two thousand people along the way.

Unstoppable, Aier burst directly into the headquarters and froze the five individuals who looked to be leaders into popsicles. Just as Princess Aier thought everything was settled, and that it was all over, suddenly the lights in the command center brightened.

CLAP, CLAP, CLAP— Clear applause resounded.

Princess Aier quickly spun around and saw a distinct-looking Caucasian appear in the command center like a ghost.

"Princess Aier truly lives up to the name of Ice Snow War God. I've been waiting for you a long time."

"Waiting for me? You knew I was coming? Or should I say, you were targeting me?"

"My leader would like to invite the princess to dine. How does that sound to you?"

"My idea is to twist your head off."

"Frozen Breath!"

"Earth Surge Fire Sea—"

The two voices sounded almost simultaneously, and in an instant, ice and fire violently collided.

Two S-level Star Martial Skills collided in a confined space, blowing a huge crater in the base's headquarters.

A pillar of energy shot straight into the sky, piercing through the cloud cover and creating a huge donut-shaped hole.

Wu Shaohua's rescue team, which had just set off, suddenly stopped and looked in the direction of two o'clock in the sky.

"It seems my estimate of the distance was a bit off!" Wang Lan remarked.

"That's the shockwave from the collision of Star Martial Skills! Let's go!" Wu Shaohua urged.

As the aftershocks cleared, Princess Aier's Star Power boiled around her, and her beautiful eyes vigilantly scanned her surroundings.

In a duel between masters, a single move could determine the opponent's strength. This was an opponent whose strength was not below her own, so Aier no longer took them lightly.

Not behind, not in front... The ground beneath her feet was her own frozen soil; an Earth Attribute warrior couldn't have approached unnoticed. Could it be in the sky?

Aier instantly looked up, but the sky was empty too.

Could they have run away?ŸŸŸ

This thought had barely formed when suddenly a figure sprang out of the ground from a distance behind Aier and shot toward the Galaxy Stage Star Martial Warrior with the speed of light.

"Kemi, be careful—" In the moment Aier cried out, an ice spike was already flung toward the shadow.

THUD, THUD, THUD—

The ice spike hit the shadow, and the figure immediately fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Aier turned around while watching the fallen shadow. The moment she saw the shadow break into pieces, her heartstrings immediately tensed.

"Not good—"

At the same time, a figure burst out from the frozen ground behind her, their fingers transformed into the Thunder Snake Drill, aiming for Aier's back.

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