The other two one-star War Gods among the extraterrestrial enemies, having been farther from the center of the crowd, were not affected by the lightning ball unleashed by Jiang Wuming. Witnessing the tragic demise of their companions, they fled in terror, not daring to look back.
*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!*
However, before they could get far, Dongfang Xiao Yao, piloting the armed helicopter, swooped down like a falcon towards the two.
*Swish! Swish!*
As the armed helicopter descended to its lowest altitude, Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia leaped from the cabin. After landing, they rolled and then, brandishing their battle sabers, lunged at the two terrified one-star War God extraterrestrial enemies.
*Whoosh!*
*Whoosh!*
Within two breaths, Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia caught up to the two one-star War God realm extraterrestrial enemies. Both swung their sabers simultaneously, employing the Zhan Shen Saber Technique, and struck at their opponents.
Ever since they learned of the deaths of Qin Yuanzheng, Qin Linhai, Zhou Hetu, and Yun Tianjian, the two had been in a state of suppressed anger, their hearts brimming with killing intent. Previously, when Qin Xiaozhi and Jiang Wuming had taken action to kill the enemies, Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia could only watch helplessly. Now, as they unleashed their attacks, their pent-up killing intent poured out like a breached dam, merging with the battle.
*Splat!*
*Splat!*
The two one-star War God realm extraterrestrial enemies, already demoralized, could not even muster half their usual combat power. Facing the berserk Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia, they were rendered almost defenseless and were soon killed.
Xing Tian and Huangfu Weixia sheathed their sabers, quickly approached Jiang Wuming, and then boarded the armed helicopter with him. The armed helicopter took flight again, soaring towards the area where the Central Region Loulan Guard Squad was located.
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"Captain, according to satellite maps, the Battle Dragon Squad is not far from us and is approaching. It seems they intend to rendezvous with us. Should we wait for them?" Mo Ling, the strategist of the Central Region Guard Squad, asked Wang Tuo, opening a specialized tablet to view the blinking dot of the Battle Dragon Squad on the satellite map.
"Captain, let's meet up with them! I really want to fight alongside the Battle Dragon Squad!" An Lu Tu, son of the helmsman of the Northern Region Legion, exclaimed with excitement.
Back when Jiang Wuming, after participating in the Global Martial Arts Tournament, had traveled to the ancient city of Loulan with the Zhan Shen Saber on his back, he had been targeted by the vanguard led by Wang Tuo. However, Jiang Wuming not only did not hold a grudge but also assisted the vanguard in battle on the Loulan battlefield and even saved Wang Tuo. After that incident, the entire vanguard, including Wang Tuo, except for Lin Xiao, were all convinced by Jiang Wuming. Later, as the Ministry of Military Affairs formed the Guard Squads, Jiang Wuming led the Battle Dragon Squad to repeatedly kill extraterrestrial enemies, creating legends that further solidified Wang Tuo and others' respect.
"Alright, we'll land nearby and wait for them..." Wang Tuo nodded, also looking forward to fighting side by side with Jiang Wuming.
However—
Before Wang Tuo could finish speaking, a low shout suddenly echoed from inside the armed helicopter:
"Enemies ahead, their strength is immense! Change course immediately!"
The speaker was a martial artist at the ninth stage of the Four-star War God realm, named Yang Baoguo. He hailed from the Loulan Legion and, according to arrangements by the Ministry of Military Affairs, had joined the Loulan Squad to replace the former Yang Lin, serving as the guardian of the Loulan Squad, though the squad remained under Wang Tuo's command.
*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...*
Upon hearing Yang Baoguo's words, Wang Tuo and the others’ expressions changed drastically. They were all well aware of Yang Baoguo's strength. For him to describe someone as immensely strong implied what? The enemy's strength was above the ninth stage of the Four-star War God realm, possibly the same extraterrestrial enemy at the tenth stage of the Five-star War God realm who had been wreaking havoc in the southeast direction earlier!
"Yes!"
The pilot of the armed helicopter, swallowing a gulp of saliva in shock, was about to change course as Yang Baoguo instructed.
However—
Before he could act, his expression changed drastically once more!
A battle spear, enveloped in black true qi, shot up from the ground like a surface-to-air missile, hurtling towards the armed helicopter. The pilot immediately maneuvered to evade the spear, but it was too late!
*Bang!*
With a crisp sound, the spear, wrapped in true qi, struck the armed helicopter's propeller. The propeller snapped, and under the force of Earth's gravity, the armed helicopter began to plummet.
"Cap... Captain..."
The sudden turn of events caused the armed helicopter pilot's face to contort in terror. He instinctively called out to Wang Tuo.
"Open the cabin door, jump when the helicopter is about to land, and prepare for combat!" As the captain of the Loulan Guard Squad, Wang Tuo possessed exceptional composure and did not panic in the face of the sudden crisis. He calmly issued orders.
"Yes!"
All members of the Loulan Squad, including Yang Baoguo, immediately acknowledged the order, their expressions extremely solemn. This was because, at this moment, they could clearly sense over twenty extraterrestrial enemy presences on the ground not far away. Among them were two Four-star War Gods, one at the tenth stage of the Four-star War God realm, and five Three-star War Gods! Such combat power was beyond the Loulan Squad's ability to resist! This was also why Yang Baoguo, the strongest among them, had sensed the enemy's presence earliest and instructed the pilot to change course. Unfortunately, it was still too late.
"Jump!"
Subsequently, as the armed helicopter was about to crash, Wang Tuo gave the order, and all members of the Loulan Squad leaped out of the cabin, jumping in the opposite direction of the helicopter's descent.
*Boom!*
Immediately after, with a loud bang, the armed helicopter smashed violently onto the hard snow, exploding and scattering wreckage in all directions. Wang Tuo and the others quickly activated their protective true qi, shielding themselves from the flying debris and remaining unharmed.
However, even so, there was no hint of relief on their faces, only grimness! This was because over twenty extraterrestrial enemies, seizing the opportunity of the helicopter's crash, had arrived at the crash site and surrounded Wang Tuo and the others.
"Heh... these natives thought that by being in the sky, we couldn't do anything to them?"
"Too bad there are no females again!"
"Brothers are hungry, let's slaughter these natives and pick a few tender ones to chop up and roast!"
…
The over twenty extraterrestrial enemies surrounded Wang Tuo and the others, like a pack of hungry wolves cornering a flock of sheep, their faces contorted with ferocity, their gazes menacing.
It's over!
Hearing the extraterrestrial enemies' words and sensing their powerful and terrifying auras, Lin Xiao and a few others turned ashen. Wang Tuo, Yang Baoguo, Yang Lin, and Mo Ling, though not entirely despairing, wore extremely solemn expressions!
"I will lead you to break through from the northeast! After a successful breakout, Yang Lin and I will stay behind to hold them off, and Captain, you will lead the other members to escape!" Yang Baoguo, a ninth-stage Four-star War God, made the decision immediately. Fearing that the enemies might overhear, he deliberately spoke in a dialect to Wang Tuo.
"No..." Wang Tuo instinctively refused. Whether serving as the commander of the vanguard in the Loulan Legion or as the captain of the Loulan Guard Squad, Wang Tuo had never abandoned his comrades. Sharing life and death. This was Wang Tuo's leadership style!
"Xiao Wang, the situation is critical. Whoever can escape is one less to die. Staying here means death for all. Moreover, Mo Ling just said that the Battle Dragon Squad is heading this way. You must find a way to contact them and tell them not to come!" Yang Baoguo said with composure. He did not fear death but did not wish for Wang Tuo and the others to stay and be buried with him, nor did he want Jiang Wuming and his team to come and face death.
"Report to Headquarters, this is Loulan Squad Captain Wang Tuo. The Loulan Squad has encountered an enemy ambush. The enemy possesses two Four-star War Gods and five Three-star War Gods, one of whom is at the tenth stage of the Four-star War God. We discovered via satellite map that the Battle Dragon Squad is approaching us. Please immediately notify the Battle Dragon Squad that it is dangerous here and they should leave at once! Received, please respond!" Wang Tuo did not respond to Yang Baoguo but raised his wrist and used the special watch from the Ministry of Military Affairs to contact the frontline command.
"Wang Tuo, you?" Yang Baoguo's expression changed.
"Uncle Yang, the word 'escape' does not exist in my dictionary. If we die, we die together! Brothers, draw your sabers, let's fight them!" Wang Tuo ended the call and was the first to draw his battle saber.
*Clang!*
*Clang!*
*Clang!*
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Following Wang Tuo's order, the other members of the Loulan Squad also drew their sabers.
Sabers crossed against the abyss.
At this moment.
They fulfilled their oath under the national flag with their actions!
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