"To help you fulfill your childhood dream, a super-miniature mecha-motorcycle that can transform anytime, anywhere! Over 100,000 real-person simulated transformation tests, absolutely safe to use! Proudly brought to you by Gulan, a guarantee of excellence!"
A magnificent giant yacht slowly flew over the academy, trailing a massive holographic advertisement.
It was so large that as it approached, the entire academy was cast in its shadow.
Everyone who saw it was amazed.
Of course, what truly astonished the world was the advertisement itself.
"Gulan Group? They produced that mecha-motorcycle not too long ago, didn't they?"
"Heard it's another innovative masterpiece from that mysterious Cyber Mechanic."
"The most crucial thing must be the driver's safety, after all, they're completely enclosed within it."
"No worries, you can check the footage of every test on their official website."
People chattered amongst themselves.
Gu Ya was among them, looking up at the airship passing overhead, but he felt no joy.
Sister Ling is too slow, Gu Ya thought. Equipment that could have been mass-produced three months ago is only now reaching Xianxia City.
However, it wasn't entirely her fault; the Huacheng Society was so vast, with so many affairs to handle.
Just then, Gu Ya's communicator chimed.
Speak of the devil.
"Sister, long time no see," Gu Ya greeted Ling, smiling.
Ling's face was stern, and she said coldly, "Two months and ten days, and you haven't contacted home once. Have you gone wild? I heard you found another girlfriend? She even called you husband!"
Gu Ya guessed that Sister Ling was coming to reprimand him, but she was too late!
"How could that be? That was just a pretense, helping a friend. Oh, right!" Gu Ya quickly changed the subject with a smile, "The exoskeleton mecha-motorcycle advertisement has reached Xianxia City."
Ling nodded and said, "Hong Fei made some modifications and conducted further tests based on your original design. Without you here, their progress was too slow."
"Hong Fei is still very cautious," Gu Ya nodded.
Ling looked at Gu Ya, her gaze shifting from indifference to affection. "You've changed so much since I last saw you, even more handsome now, hehe."
"Sister, let's talk business," Gu Ya said calmly.
"Youyou is enrolling next week, come back for it."
Gu Ya only then realized it was already late May, and next week was June 1st, Youyou's enrollment ceremony.
Time flew by so quickly.
"Mmm, if the mission goes smoothly the day after tomorrow, I can make it back. If not..." Gu Ya hesitated.
"Then I'll have to go, I guess," Sister Ling added. "You'll be scolded to death by Youyou."
Gu Ya smiled faintly and said, "I'll make it up to her."
...
Two mornings later,
Gu Ya, Fang Fei, and two classmates set off on a mission.
This time, they were transporting two military technology experts to the Arid Frontier war zone.
The war in the Arid Frontier was nearing its end, with the enemy no longer reinforcing their troops and gradually withdrawing from occupied territories.
Some think tank personnel analyzed that the Black Star Walkers might be planning a new offensive strategy.
However, the outside world generally dismissed Black Star's recent invasions.
Black Star had not consolidated the vast territories they had previously occupied, instead adopting a timid and evasive approach in their tactics, clearly indicating that their national strength was not what it used to be.
Furthermore, there was a piece of news known worldwide.
The supreme leader of the Black Star Alliance Empire had mysteriously died.
A new supreme leader had yet to be chosen, and rumors circulated that the second-in-command of the Black Star Alliance military, Mu Ye Xing Chen, and the commander of the strongest Black Star legion, Lai Fen Fa Nan, were currently vying for the position of Supreme Leader.
For Mu Ye Xing Chen to win the position of Supreme Leader, he needed a significant military victory to pave his way.
The whole world knew that Mu Ye Xing Chen was leading the forces attacking Xianxia.
However, the failures in the Luhai Campaign and the Arid Frontier Campaign made him less favored.
Currently, all cities in Xianxia, including the high command of the central cities, were urgently gathering information on Lai Fen Fa Nan in preparation for the international situation should he come to power.
Although Xianxia was the most powerful nation in the world,
Black Star Alliance had too many colonies. The entire Southern Hemisphere was essentially under its control.
With the entire Southern Hemisphere supplying it, Black Star still had the strength to nibble away at Xianxia.
Now, it all depended on Mu Ye Xing Chen's next move.
A fierce battle seemed inevitable.
But Gu Ya didn't think so.
The Xianxia military was too passive. If it were him, he would have launched an offensive to the enemy's homeland, ensuring they never dared to bully Xianxia again.
Or even, to directly annihilate the Black Star Empire, removing all future troubles.
For the longest lasting peace, all obstacles in the path must be thoroughly cleared.
"Routine report of our situation," Fang Fei's voice came through the communicator, interrupting Gu Ya's thoughts.
Gu Ya scanned the radar seriously and replied, "Southeast 42°, 268 kilometers away, a squad of mechas moving north in a single file, likely a transport mecha convoy."
Another male classmate responded, "North 90°, 317 kilometers away, twenty-one mechas are flying in the opposite direction to us, they won't intersect."
This journey, to ensure the safety of the military scientists, was conducted with a double transport system, one real and one decoy.
Gu Ya and Fang Fei's team were transporting the real scientists.
The other team was transporting the decoy scientists, with both teams flying calmly 100 kilometers apart.
They were getting closer to the Arid Frontier war zone.
Gu Ya knew that Ye Ying was here. If the war in the Arid Frontier ended, Ye Ying should have some time to rest.
"I wonder if Ye Ying has returned..." Gu Ya murmured.
He had forgotten to turn off his communicator, and his words were heard by Fang Fei.
Fang Fei teased, "Missing your little lover? Sigh, bring me to meet your girlfriend sometime! I really want to see what kind of girl could have you so smitten."
Gu Ya knew Fang Fei's personality; chatting with her would infuriate him to death, so he simply ignored her.
"Ignoring me, huh? Don't worry, those two outsiders can't hear us," Fang Fei said with a mischievous smile.
Suddenly, the New Amber mecha deviated from its course, directly colliding with Gu Ya's mecha, and then quickly returned to its route.
"Hahahaha! Got you scared, didn't I!" Fang Fei laughed heartily.
Gu Ya really wanted to unleash a 【Death Spiral】 on her, but considering she was escorting scientists, he would hold this grudge and settle it upon arrival.
"We're nearing enemy territory, be careful," Gu Ya responded coldly.
This journey actually had another mission: to fly over enemy territory and observe enemy movements.
This wasn't their original task; it was an additional mission assigned after departure.
"The enemy is quite cunning," Fang Fei's tone returned to a calm demeanor.
Before Gu Ya could respond,
The New Amber mecha suddenly changed its course again.
However, this time, it didn't hit Gu Ya but flew deeper into enemy-occupied territory.
Gu Ya was confused and shouted, "Fang Fei, what are you doing!?"
Fang Fei chuckled and said coldly, "I told you, the enemy is very cunning."
"What!?"
Gu Ya was shocked. Three seconds later, he understood Fang Fei's intention.
"You're a Black Star Walker!?"
"Hahahahaha!" Fang Fei laughed heartily.
The New Amber mecha suddenly erupted with even fiercer energy, speeding deeper into the enemy-occupied territory.
Gu Ya had no time to think further, quickly opening his mission log: "Amber mecha pilot Fang Fei has defected, taking scientists into the heart of Black Star occupied territory. Gu Ya mecha preparing for combat!"
After recording the log, Gu Ya gritted his teeth, his gaze piercing.
He pushed the control stick forward forcefully.
"Fang Fei!" Gu Ya shouted fiercely.
He truly hadn't expected Fang Fei to be a Black Star Walker.
"You won't live through today."