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Leaving the Milky Way Galaxy, they entered another star system, the nearest being the Large Magellanic Cloud.
However, due to Ikeda Kenji being part of the military, he was unable to pass through the Large Magellanic Cloud and certainly had no desire to do so.
Previously, they had established contact with civilization and Hua Cheng, allowing Ikeda Kenji and his group to enter the Magellan Star System. Yet, just as they were about to head towards Magellan Star, disaster struck.
Their journey was temporarily halted as Ikeda Kenji and Five Manners discussed their next steps, ultimately deciding to linger near the borders of a nearby star system.
News then reached Jufeng, who awaited further instructions on their next destination.
Jufeng had stealthily left and quickly arrived at the border. However, the warships were stationed outside, while personnel remained on the planet. To find specific individuals, Jufeng would have to navigate some obstacles.
The planet was desolate, perhaps due to recent upheavals surrounding Magellan Star; everything from the landscape to the trees lining the streets appeared disheartened.
The clouds drifted lazily above, while people moved even slower on the ground.
Jufeng did not seek out others immediately but instead found a place to fill his stomach while waiting for someone to approach him.
When it came to finding people, there were those more skilled than Jufeng.
After devouring a hearty meal, Jufeng had already emptied four or five plates from the table. His mood had been low for days due to matters concerning Chuyang, which had also affected his appetite significantly. Now at the border, thinking about the enemies he would soon face made even eating feel like a laborious task.
Just as Jufeng set down his bowl, a man suddenly sat down across from him. Such encounters had happened several times in the past, but none felt as casual and friendly as this one.
Among Jufeng's friends, he had known Five and Flower Snow Moon the longest; riding horses around Qingmei was not an exaggeration. Although years had passed with them separated by distance, that deep bond of understanding remained eternally present in their hearts.
"Are you here?" Jufeng asked with a smile.
Five nodded and replied, "I'm here."
Jufeng wiped his mouth; he hadn't been paying much attention to his appearance lately, and his chin had become a dense forest of stubble.
"I've been a bit overwhelmed recently and didn't come here looking my best. I can only imagine how Zhu Yao will tease me when she sees me."
Five knew that this was a light-hearted jab, considering he had married Zhu Yao two years ago during the Eight Years period, effectively taking her away from Jufeng.
Before Five could respond, another man approached from the side, equally friendly.
He still remembered their first meeting when Jufeng had been beaten up, sporting a bruised face. It had been a painful experience that left him bedridden for quite some time.
But sometimes, you have to go through hardships to truly know someone, and in the years that followed, they became the most loyal of partners.
"I don't know if the fairy will mock you, but if Snow Moon sees you like this later, she'll probably laugh non-stop," Politeness said as he sat down next to Five. Then he added, "Ah, I see you sneaking around earlier; it turns out you caught a whiff of something. Your sense of smell is impressive."
Seeing Politeness arrive made Jufeng even happier, especially upon hearing the name Flower Snow Moon.
"Snow Moon is coming too?" Jufeng was surprised that Flower Snow Moon would be here.
Politeness looked frustrated as he replied, "Women are always so troublesome. Even though she can't pilot a mech, she still wants to come out and enjoy the scenery. Plus, your difficult princess has been worried about Snow Moon, so she wanted to lend a hand."
Jufeng felt deeply moved inside; what truly defined brotherhood was not just sharing wealth, but also standing by each other during crises, supporting one another with unwavering resolve.
Since mechas were mentioned, Jufeng's excitement grew alongside his emotions, as the results regarding the mechas were promising.
"I hear your mechas have reached Crimson Rank. Impressive! Just two years, and you live up to being my brothers."
Five did not seem very pleased by this remark and said, "Is that a jab at us? I remember it took you less than a year to achieve that. Our accomplishments are hardly worth mentioning."
Politeness interjected from the side, looking somewhat troubled. "Mechas and martial arts are fundamentally different. If we hadn't recently reached Crimson Rank, I would still be struggling with that constrained feeling."
Listening to his brothers' complaints, Jufeng felt a sense of injustice for the soldiers who had trained tirelessly. If they knew about Five and Politeness's achievements and their current conversation, they would surely want to disdainfully show them the middle finger.
"How are the Brothers doing? The news we received only described things hastily. I’m genuinely looking forward to it."
Five glanced at Politeness, who naturally replied, "The results are mediocre. Tong Bailong is at Crimson Rank, as you know; beyond that, there aren't any absolute experts—no Tenth Rank at all. Zhu Yao is at the upper Azure Level, and the one following Mu Shu is called..."
"Gou Hongbo."
"Yes, Gou Hongbo; he’s at the mid-tier. Chang Guohong is getting old and has only reached the lower tier after all this time. The rest of the Azure Wind Antelope Mecha Squad consists of around five hundred Blue Level Lower Tier elites from various societies and some brought by Tong Bailong from the military. As for the Azure Rank Scarlet Level, it's quite mixed. In any case, we’ve gathered enough troops for a full army."
After hearing Politeness's introduction, Jufeng was so astonished that he could barely close his mouth. The Dragon Breaker Army had only about a thousand Azure Level members after decades of accumulation. Yet Earth had managed to form such a strong team in just two short years—truly commendable.
Five added from the side, "As for Ikeda Kenji's fleet situation, you can ask him yourself."
With that, the conversation came to an end. Jufeng stood up, beaming with sunlight and nostalgia as he said, "Let's go; take me to meet my family."
Standing up, in a corner where Jufeng was not paying attention, they exchanged a glance filled with happy teasing.
Five and Politeness led Jufeng out of the restaurant and into a grand hotel. In front of the hotel stood soldiers from Earth, armed and ready, belonging to the Brothers.
The soldiers seemed quite familiar with Five and Politeness, saluting the two of them. Because Jufeng appeared to have a good rapport with them, the soldiers also greeted him with warm smiles.
Suddenly, Jufeng thought of a question, stopped in his tracks, and asked Five and Politeness, "What is the name of this army that Ikeda Kenji commands?"
Five chuckled and replied, "Hurricane Army."
As soon as Five finished speaking, footsteps could be heard coming from inside the hotel lobby.
(To be continued)
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