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"His eyesight is still as sharp as ever."
Nars put down the controller in his hand and looked at the shattered screen image before him. In his moonlight-like gaze, there was a hint of admiration.
"Is it really destroyed just like that?" Everyone found it hard to believe. The Partridge had just arrived at the mission location; even if it was spotted, no one would suspect a bird. Yet Dompey had seen through it at a glance, demonstrating his formidable strength.
"What’s the situation now?" An Xiaotian asked, looking at the already disconnected screen.
"This can be considered a psychological game between Dompey and me," Nars analyzed. "If Dompey wants to request military support, he must contact the lunar base and summon the troops. To do this, he needs to use the Time-Space Energy Generator. However, this device has very strict terrain requirements; the signal source must reach a certain strength from a high point. This mountain is sparsely populated and offers strong concealment, making the summit an excellent choice."
Nars's deduction was nearly spot on, with only one significant difference regarding Dompey's true intentions: Nars believed Dompey remained on Earth to summon the internal Human forces stationed on the lunar base for a comeback. However, Ban Sa was not such a reckless commander. He ordered Dompey to remain inactive after arriving on Earth and initiate their infiltration plan—the "Acquaintance" plan. This was just the first step; after familiarizing himself with Earth’s civilization, he needed to lead the infiltrators who had blended into various fields of Earth society to install three Quantum String Engine Positioning Needles, allowing the internal Human expeditionary forces to return to the Sun system as quickly as possible. This was Ban Sa's true intention for a comeback.
"This Partridge has completed its mission quite well," Jiao An remarked thoughtfully. Following Jiao An's evaluation, everyone's gaze unconsciously turned towards Nars, gradually building trust in this ally from the Star Alliance.
An Xiaotian voiced his opinion: "Since they've exposed their position, they will definitely relocate."
"I don't think he will move, Xiaotian," Nars replied as he turned around. "The cost of the Time-Space Energy Generator is extremely high. There are no specialized transport vehicles here on Earth; using simple manual relocation in an unfamiliar environment carries risks of damage. Moreover, their operational range is limited; before Ban Sa returns, they cannot venture into human society. Any relocation would only add more trouble."
Nars still underestimated the internal Human forces; he believed they could not infiltrate human society. In reality, acquaintances had already spread throughout various sectors of society. Nars lacked this awareness because during the lunar civil war, internal Humans had achieved significant gains in penetrating Inner Beings' territories without being detected by their leadership.
"So what you mean is..." An Xiaotian seemed to catch on.
Nars nodded seriously: "Knowing their purpose and location means an intense battle is unavoidable."
**Border Mountains of City M**
In the thick fog, a sound came from the five o'clock direction of the skyline. Everyone looked up to see a vague shadow moving swiftly through the sky, heading into the distance.
It was that Stealth Drone.
"Prepare for battle!" Stalker commanded his soldiers to enter combat mode immediately. However, Dompey raised his hand to signal them not to fire. Dompey had once been a trusted aide of Emperor Ban Sa in battles far and wide; his authority far surpassed that of Stalker. Seeing his gesture, the soldiers lowered their weapons.
"Why?" Stalker asked in confusion. "Are we letting it go back to report?"
"What good would that do? We've already been exposed," Dompey said as he watched the drone fly further away until it disappeared into the fog.
Stalker remained silent for a moment: "So should we continue relocating?"
"It’s impossible to relocate again; both you and I know this," Dompey replied. "This is already the best geographical position we have, not to mention we cannot afford the risk of damaging the Quantum String Engine Locator."
Stalker understood Dompey's meaning and turned around to relay orders: "Be ready for battle at all times!"
**M City Military Base**
At seven o'clock in the evening, a tactical deployment meeting took place at M City Military Base's campaign tactics division. "Everyone, this will be your first operation in alliance form," General Jiang announced as he opened a three-dimensional map of the border mountains in the relevant area. An Xiaotian, Liu Xuan, Jiao An, Qin Weishan, Lu Sha, and Xu Yicheng were all present, their eyes fixed on the projection screen.
"Due to the impact of severe fog weather and forest cover, the Stealth Drone was forced to remain at a position of twelve hundred meters. Only after cooperating with the Mechanical Bird was it able to accurately mark the location and send back the intelligence images. Upon confirmation from Nars, we learned that the enemy consists of about twenty units, including two leading-level warriors. One is a Stalker who survived back then; she did not participate in the raid led by Xiu Sha because she was severely injured during her duel with Liu Xuan and Nars. The other, Nars mentioned, is nicknamed Nian Gui, the sorcerer who charged into the base and took Gad."
"He?" Qin Weishan recalled being thrown out of a window by him and couldn't help but frown, "He's a bit difficult to deal with."
"He is Ban Sa's right-hand man and one of the oldest warriors among the internal Humans, experienced and also a master of Telekinesis Spell Arts," Nars said. "His abilities make him nearly flawless; the only way to deal with him is to distract Nian Gui."
General Jiang took a sip of tea, his brow furrowed as he said, "Additionally, I have to inform you of some bad news. The higher-ups do not agree to provide you with strategic support. According to them, it is not yet time for the public to know about The Celestial Warriors Alliance. Once news of your existence spreads, information about extraterrestrials on Earth will inevitably follow. The military will not intervene unless absolutely necessary. So this time, you will have to face the challenge on your own."
Upon hearing this news, Lu Sha instinctively shifted in her seat, but the office chair creaked loudly in the otherwise silent room, making it extremely conspicuous. Lu Sha quickly stopped moving, still hovering above the chair without fully sitting down.
"Next, I will outline my tactical arrangements. I will go first, and then we will hear Mr. Nars's opinion. He is from the Moon People and knows our opponents better than anyone present."
General Jiang drew a circle on the ridge with an electronic pen: "You six will split into two teams; one team will be responsible for the frontal assault while the other will provide support from behind. The members of the frontal assault team are: Fierce Eagle An Xiaotian, Blue Face Hero Liu Xuan, and Nars; Divine Fist Qin Weishan, Nightmare Jiao An, and Madwoman Lu Sha will serve as support from behind, capable of intercepting fleeing enemies at the ridge or launching surprise attacks from behind."
"I?" Xu Yicheng asked in confusion.
General Jiang gave him a reassuring look: "Don't worry, Doctor; your task is the most important. The closer you are to Titan Aibo, the stronger your sensing ability will be. We need you to get close to Titan and confirm his location. I will bring along Prophets' escort team to personally oversee this; this is also your only support. If things look optimistic, I will search for him with you; it would be ideal if he is willing to take action himself."
Xu Yicheng nodded and leaned back against his chair.
"Now let's hear Mr. Nars's thoughts on my strategic deployment."
Liu Xuan stood up as her dark pupils were gradually filled with gentle moonlight. Nars stepped up to the podium beside General Jiang.
"General Jiang, if I have offended you in any way, please forgive me," Nars said after obtaining General Jiang's consent. "First of all, I believe we do not need to hold back for this operation."
Nars pointed towards the red circle on the screen.
"Because this is our first direct confrontation with internal Humans since we joined new members, and facing a character like Nian Gui, I suggest we stick together instead of splitting up; doing so could lead to problems. Our numbers are not advantageous after all; our chances of winning are actually quite slim—soldiers following Dompey won't be easy to handle. First, we must clarify our objectives for this operation: One, most importantly, destroy the Time-Space Energy Generator; this is our fundamental goal that must not be activated under any circumstances as it will determine whether Earth faces another invasion from internal Humans. All other actions should center around its destruction and can be adjusted temporarily if necessary; Two, eliminate Dompey or Stalker—this is not a hard requirement but largely determines whether we can seize the Time-Space Energy Generator by breaking through their defenses; Three, locate Aibo—this task belongs to Dr. Xu."
"Moreover, not holding back does not mean that all of us must confront them head-on. Before we find a Tsongtsong opportunity to seize the Time-Space Energy Generator, an encounter with Dompey is inevitable. His object manipulation ability is extremely strong but his greatest flaw is that he lacks heavy armor protection like Shatterer Gad or agility like Stalker; once he lets an enemy get too close without caution, his combat domain will collapse—this is our breakthrough point. Therefore, I need an assassin who can move flexibly through the woods and act decisively when an opportunity arises. The members engaging in direct combat must create opportunities for this assassin."
Everyone exchanged glances inquiringly; Jiao An turned his gaze towards Lu Sha. Lu Sha noticed Jiao An's astonished wide eyes and felt quite surprised by his determined expression.
"Lu Sha, your weapon can send you up into trees, right?" Nars asked.
"Uh... yes it can, but I'm really not sure if I can handle this task..." Lu Sha hesitated.
"This is not the time for excuses, Lu Sha," Nars said. "Our common goal now is to complete the assassination. Whoever can take on this role should step up."
Lu Sha looked down at the floor for a long time before finally responding: "Okay, I'll take care of him."
"However," An Xiaotian interjected, "it's not that I doubt Lu Sha's abilities; we've seen Dompey's strength firsthand—he's not someone who can be easily dealt with."
"I understand," Nars replied. "So we need strong coordination; we must focus all of Dompey's attention on us. He doesn't know our numbers which means he won't realize someone is lying in ambush behind him. We need to make full use of this—it’s where our chances lie."
"I agree," General Jiang said, crossing his arms.
Nars looked around at the people in the office. "If everyone agrees with the tactical deployment by General Jiang and me, then we can start preparing."
"Wait a minute, since that's the case, I need to remind you of something."
An Xiaotian suddenly spoke up, directing his gaze toward his combat mentor, Qin Weishan.
"Weishan, your abilities are focused on close combat. If you engage Dompey up close, your attacks will inevitably affect Dompey's positioning. What I mean is, once Lu Sha is ready to assassinate, we must ensure that Dompey's positioning is controlled within two body lengths. This will impact Lu Sha's accuracy with the grappling hook. The key to this operation is Lu Sha's Chain Spear; we must be very careful."
Qin Weishan suddenly understood, his mouth forming an "O" shape. "Then I'll try not to engage with that Dompey. I'll just focus on taking out those soldiers to eliminate any potential accidents."
"Good!" General Jiang slammed his hand on the table. "Tomorrow morning at six o'clock, gather at the Hovercraft aerospace platform."
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