Super Mechanic: The God of Superpowers!

Chapter 149 Han Xiao: Ace Pilot, Applying for Battle

As Longtan drifted to the Fewen galaxy, the spacecraft brought everyone back to the desolate planet where their employer was in less than a day.

As soon as they landed, the Silver Spirits couldn't wait to return to the main force, and the excitement of surviving the disaster spread among the team.

After the employer has calmed down, start paying the employment remuneration as promised.

The employer initially placed more emphasis on the three well-known legions, and hired the aliens only because other mercenary groups changed their minds at the last minute - those timid teams were unwilling to go to Longtan, resulting in no one available.

Unexpectedly, it was the inconspicuous small mercenary group that joined temporarily that played a key role in the end.

"Without you, my companions would not have been able to return safely." The employer, along with all the rescued Silver Spirit people, put aside their arrogant attitude as cosmic nobles and saluted Ye Xiu solemnly - this action represented the highest level of gratitude in Silver Spirit culture.

Although Ge Ya and others received the same treatment, they seemed uncomfortable.

They knew in their hearts that this was all thanks to Ye Xiu. After all, they were detained during the entire mission, and it was all thanks to Ye Xiu that they turned the situation around and completed the mission.

"It's a pity that two of your companions died." Ye Xiu said.

The employer sighed. "This is a matter of luck, not your fault. The Broken Star Ring is too dangerous. We will be returning soon, and we hope to hire you as our escort."

The three legions politely declined, as they were unwilling to travel such a long distance. There were two star regions between the Sea of ​​​​Stars and the Shattered Star Ring. Even if there was an inter-star region portal, the round trip would take too long.

"What about you?" The employer looked at Ye Xiu.

The latter shook his head and refused: "Sorry, the distance is beyond my business scope."

Although the resources in the Sea of ​​​​Stars are richer, the long journey will waste too much time. In comparison, although the Broken Star Ring is remote and dangerous, it is full of opportunities.

The Silver Spirit turned his gaze to Han Xiao, who also refused with a similar reason.

As the system prompted that the task was completed, Ye Xiu received a total of more than 5000 million experience points on this trip, plus a reward of Enas.

Including other income, he alone earned more than 40,000 Enas.

And if you add the income from the clone, it can be said that he became rich overnight.

At this time, the top executives of Blade and Purple Gold came to the door and said, "Yixing, we want to sign a cooperation agreement with you."

These two people are equivalent to the regional heads of their respective legions, and their personal appearance shows their sincerity.

Taking the Tianhuan Alliance as an example, the organizational structure is roughly as follows: the fifth-ring level legion commander is the highest, followed by two A-level deputy legion commanders, and the fourth-ring members are divided into two categories - B+ level combatants and senior executives responsible for star field management. For example, the special envoy sent by Tianhuan before was the person in charge of several star systems.

Third-ring cadres like Ge Ya are the backbone of the team, able to lead large teams as well as act independently.

Ye Xiu compared this system to a martial arts gang: the gang leader is accompanied by left and right bodyguards, below him are elders in charge of local affairs, and below them are hall masters, incense masters, etc.

Having previously formed an alliance with Tianhuan, Blade Purple Gold now also sees the potential of Alien Star - these large legions will only extend olive branches to those who are truly powerful.

One more partner means more task channels, so Ye Xiu signed the agreement readily.

The Blade and Purple Gold mercenaries looked at him with noticeably friendlier eyes; after all, a collaborator was half their own.

As the most famous legions in their respective star clusters, it is unprecedented for Tianhuan, Blade, and Purple Gold to become partners of the three at the same time.

It would be extremely difficult for an ordinary mercenary group to establish contact with even one of them, but Ye Xiu managed to establish contact with three of them in one go.

After settling the remuneration, the Silver Spirit boarded the spaceship and slowly took off.

As the mercenaries were about to leave, Ge Ya found Ye Xiu and asked, "Where are you going next?"

Ye Xiu thought for a moment and said, "The first star region of the Colton star cluster, Godora's colony planet 'Golden Palace'."

He didn't plan to go back to the hub for the time being. The secret bead was a problem right now, so he planned to have it appraised first.

He just happened to know, and was the only one who knew, that there was a top Godora magician living in seclusion in the Golden Palace, who specialized in analyzing magic circles and identifying mysterious items. In the eyes of the players, he was a high-level identification NPC.

"We'll take you there directly." Ge Ya offered.

If it were someone else, Tianhuan would at most send them to a public planet and let them find a passenger spaceship themselves. Only Ye Xiu could make Tianhuan make an exception and provide direct service.

"Okay." Ye Xiu's eyes flashed slightly, and he did not refuse.

After boarding Tianhuan's spaceship, the ship slowly rose into the air as it vibrated, and the ground became smaller and smaller in the field of vision.

Ye Xiu walked to the front of the cockpit and saw through the porthole that the two spaceships, Purple Gold and Blade, were rising synchronously on the left and right sides.

When the altitude breaks through the atmosphere, the dark space gradually appears above.

The Silver Spirit people's spaceship set off earlier than them and had now become a small dot of light in the distance.

Suddenly a giant laser pierced through the spaceship, and it exploded into pieces in space in the blink of an eye.

No explosion could be heard in the vacuum, and the Silver Spirit who had just invited them to be his guest disappeared silently - death in the universe is always so quiet.

The spaceship exploded instantly!

"Who is attacking the Silver Spirit people?" The Tianhuan mercenaries shouted in panic.

At this moment, a ripple-like spatial distortion suddenly appeared in space, and the dark Dark Star mothership emerged from its cloaking state. Densely packed small warships swarmed in like a swarm of locusts, aiming directly at the three mercenary ships.

All the thugs who had previously come into contact with the Whispering Orb were arrested, and Dark Star didn't find anything. Now the only clue left was the mercenary.

After the Ashes mission failed, they simply sent Sarota's fleet to the planet where the Silver Spirits were, ready to wipe out the mercenaries.

After all, the Whispering Beads contained strategic materials that they had spent tens of millions of Enas to buy, and they were the key props in their plan to deal with Godora.

"It's DarkStar?!" Everyone who recognized the iconic mothership was stunned.

There had never been any conflict between the two sides, yet DarkStar actually dispatched its entire fleet to encircle and destroy three spaceships. How deep must the hatred be?

Seeing this scene, Ye Xiu was not surprised at all.

He naturally knew that he would be attacked, and the reason he came was to kill Ashes and seize his superpowers.

Otherwise, if you want to wait for the next opportunity, you will have to wait a long time.

He was caught off guard last time. He thought Hui Jin would go after Han Xiao, but he ended up attacking him first. Without his clone by his side, he could only manage a draw.

Without a clone, that is, without many brilliant superpowers, Ye Xiu’s strength would naturally be greatly affected.

Besides, at that time, not only was Ashes' energy level higher than his, there were also several super-powered people at the same level.

The fact that Ye Xiu could fight him to a draw was already considered quite impressive.

At this moment, he thought that since he was well prepared and had teamed up with Han Xiao, there was no problem in killing Hui Jin.

"Don't just stand there! Turn around!"

At this moment, Han Xiao shouted sternly, waking up the stunned driver.

The ship suddenly dived towards the ground, and the other two ships followed suit.

Amid the roar of the engine, the sudden turn caused the cabin to shake violently. Several mercenaries staggered and held onto the cabin wall to steady themselves.

The entire Dark Star main fleet surrounded the planet, and the gap in combat power between the two sides was like an insurmountable chasm.

The mercenary forces found it difficult to break through the blockade - they would become sitting ducks once they ascended into space, and the breakout fleet would be intercepted before it could initiate the jump. The situation was like a trapped beast fighting a fight.

The only chance of survival is to hold on to the atmosphere and wait for reinforcements. Although there are dangers everywhere, there is still a chance of turning around.

This was a fundamentally unequal hunt. The three small ships were like elks encountering a pride of lions in front of the Dark Star fleet.

Fortunately, the other party did not activate the weapon system and seemed to be trying to capture them, which made everyone feel a little relieved - at least there was still room to maneuver.

During the dive, the pilot activated global communications, and the distress signal spread to the universe through the regional channel.

This channel is like an open broadcast, and all ships passing through this star field can receive it.

"The Fewen system lies on the border of the Holy Stone and Black Crow civilizations," Geya explained quickly. "Both factions maintain permanent military presence there, and their surveillance network covers the entire star region. If Dark Star were to interfere with the signal, the monitoring system would immediately detect the anomaly—like an ink stain appearing on a blank page. Both sides would undoubtedly dispatch troops to investigate."

The communication screen suddenly connected to the images of Blade and the Purple Gold Legion Commander, and a three-party tactical meeting was urgently held.

Fatherene's voice was hoarse. "Even if the signal was sent, who would dare to confront DarkStar directly? The Holy Stone and the Black Crows would at best watch from the sidelines. Why would they go toe-to-toe with a powerful enemy for the sake of mercenaries?"

Holographic projections of the leaders of each legion appeared simultaneously, and a steady voice cut through the noise: "The emergency response mechanism has been activated, and the legion commander is mobilizing all available combat forces. Tianhuan has a tradition of not abandoning its pawns, and reinforcements are on the way!"

The mercenaries' morale was boosted, they gripped their weapons tightly, and the fighting spirit rekindled in their eyes.

Ye Xiu sighed to himself: The cohesion of the veteran legion is indeed extraordinary.

Although we know that the mercenary organization’s interests are paramount, the promise they made in the face of life and death is ultimately heartbreaking.

DarkStar had stirred up a hornet's nest this time—the three legions were not only formidable in their own right, but also affected half of the star region's mercenary network.

Unfortunately, providing long-distance assistance takes time.

But Ye Xiaoshuai was Ye Xiaoshuai after all. Before setting off, he sent a message to Dragon Seat Ames via the communicator Jenny had given him. The other party was already on their way and would arrive soon.

At the same time, the spacecraft finally returned to the ground area and maintained a low-altitude flight.

The surface of this desolate planet is almost barren, with no vegetation cover and no signs of life, only strangely shaped rocks and continuous mountain ranges.

The rugged terrain actually became an advantage, and the three ships adopted the same strategy without prior agreement - using the complex terrain to deal with the pursuers.

bang bang bang-

Hundreds of Dark Star hovercraft swooped down from the sky, continuously firing low-power emerald green laser beams.

Dense ballistic missiles bit the tails of the three ships, blasting continuous dust columns on the surface. The shock waves caused by the explosions caused the ships' protective shields to flicker frequently.

The Dark Star forces intended to capture everyone alive. To avoid destroying any ships that might be carrying the Whispering Beads, they deliberately dispatched small floating fighters less than ten meters long.

These aircraft, equipped with micro laser cannons, have controllable lethality and use their high-speed maneuverability to hunt and force the target to abandon ship.

"Disperse immediately!"

As the three ships passed over the dark grey peaks, they suddenly parted ways and sped in different directions.

The pursuing laser beam hit the top of the mountain, and with a loud roar, half of the mountain rolled down the slope, raising a dust cloud that covered the sky.

The floating fleet then split into three groups, with hundreds of fighter jets locking onto the Tianhuan ship and pursuing it relentlessly.

However, misfortunes never come singly. The direction in which Ye Xiu's ship turned turned turned out to be a flat wasteland with no shelter.

"The situation is not good!" Everyone in the cabin's expressions suddenly changed.

The driver's forehead was covered with sweat as he tried his best to control the ship's serpentine movement.

The green laser blasted the ground, creating waves of earth that splashed onto the surface of the ship like a fountain.

Although some attacks were avoided, the density of firepower endured by a single ship increased significantly, and the frequency of flickering of the protective shield became more and more rapid.

"Warning! Shield energy remaining 67%! Entering yellow alert status!"

"Risk of energy core overload increasing! Execute cooling procedures immediately!"

The successive alarms sounded like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart, and the driver's face became paler and paler.

At this moment, Han Xiao suddenly stepped forward, placed his right hand on the driver's shoulder, and said in a tone that brooked no argument, "It's my turn."

The mercenaries in the cabin were suddenly in an uproar. Replacing the helmsman at the critical moment was extremely risky.

"This concerns the lives of everyone on the ship. Are you sure you want to do this?" Ge Ya stared at Han Xiao with a sharp gaze.

"If he continues to drive, there's a 99% chance of a crash. If I were to take over, it would drop to 30%." Han Xiao said firmly.

Ge Ya stared at Han Xiao for two seconds and nodded: "I leave it to you."

The Sky Ring mercenaries were restless. Although they recognized Black Star's combat capabilities, driving skills were, after all, a professional field.

No one would feel at ease entrusting their fate to an unknown helmsman at a critical moment of life and death.

"Based on the current situation, it will definitely crash within 60 minutes. Let him try." Ge Ya explained to everyone.

Although the original driver knew it well, he was still unwilling to give up control. His expression changed several times before he reluctantly gave up his seat.

When Han Xiao took over the driver's seat, Ye Xiu couldn't help but tremble slightly. He leaned close to the console and said solemnly, "The lives of everyone on board depend on you now. Brother, be careful."

“Black Star, you can actually fly a spaceship?!” Herlous was stunned.

"I know much more than you can imagine." Han Xiao's fingertips danced on the control panel.

What's the big deal about flying a spaceship? Back then, he could even control a mecha!
It's like the difference between a civil aviation pilot and a stunt pilot. The former pursues stability and safety, while the latter focuses on extreme operations. The operating complexity of mechas far exceeds that of interstellar fighters.

Han Xiao's piloting skills were honed through countless battles with opponents on the interstellar battlefield! Even across the entire galaxy, he was considered an ace pilot!
The sudden sound of a mechanical prompt interrupted everyone's thoughts.

"Shield energy reduced to 20% of initial value"

"Are you crazy?!" the pilot's voice trembled.

Everyone's expressions changed suddenly. Han Xiao had just taken over and severely weakened the defense system. If the ship encountered the same firepower again in this state, the hull would inevitably suffer heavy damage.

All the previous instructions were ignored?!

Ge Ya was about to reprimand her with regret, but Ye Xiu had already grabbed her with both hands and comforted her, "We must believe in Black Star."

At the same time, the spacecraft's notification sounded again: "All energy is being transferred to the thrusters. Transfer completed."

Han Xiao tilted his head slightly to remind those behind him, "Hold on tight."

The sudden burst of acceleration instantly broke through the limit of the gravity stabilization device, and everyone stumbled and fell into a heap.

The rebuke that Geya was about to say was slammed back into his throat!

On the gray plains of the desolate planet, the chase intensifies.

Hundreds of floating ships were chasing closely. Six dazzling streams of light suddenly burst out from the tail of the Tianhuan spacecraft. The shock wave caused by the increase in speed rolled up a dust storm in the sky, like a comet dragging a spiral cloud of smoke.

Om-!
The spaceship sped along almost close to the ground, with its bow leaving sharp triangular air waves, like an interstellar ship cutting through the waves.

The floating ship behind hurriedly accelerated, and its shooting accuracy dropped sharply with the violent maneuvering.

Although the hull was shaking as if it was about to fall apart, everyone gradually realized that the seemingly thrilling flight trajectory actually perfectly avoided most of the artillery fire, and the weakened shield was just enough to withstand the remaining attacks - this was simply a delicate balance dancing on a knife's edge!
By the time gravity stabilization was restored, any previous doubts had dissipated.

Who wouldn't be inspired by someone who can turn the tide in desperate situations?

Geya's stiff facial muscles twitched in a rare moment. "Keep it up! The floating ship poses no threat at all. Black Star, you're definitely got some skills!"

"And Alien, could you please remove your hand from my breast!"

"Clam?"

Han Xiao was surprised when he heard this. "This is just basic driving skills. I haven't fully mastered it yet."

As the speed increased, his operation became more and more refined, but this level was far from his limit.

Unfortunately, continuing to increase the speed will cause the shield's energy to fall below the safety threshold. After all, I haven't driven the warship for a long time and need to maintain operational margin. The current defense parameters are the optimal solution after weighing the pros and cons.

However, in the eyes of the mercenaries, the red warning light of the protection system was so dazzling that it made their eyelids twitch. How could such a thrilling operation be called basic level?

“Oh my God, what on earth are you going to do?!” Everyone’s heart suddenly tightened, and an ominous premonition hung over them like a dark cloud.

Han Xiao interlocked his fingers and moved his joints. "Everyone, prepare for the impact."

Having suffered from the previous bumpy ride, everyone fastened their safety gear at lightning speed this time, their knuckles turning white from the excessive force.

The engine roared suddenly! The Tianhuan spacecraft suddenly transformed into an out-of-control metal behemoth, drifting at an almost right angle!
The complex tactical maneuvers poured down like a violent storm: spiral avoidance followed by roller rolls, sudden rises and falls followed by serpentine advances. The straight track that was originally barely maintained completely evolved into a death dance in three-dimensional space!

The floating fleet's pursuit array collapsed instantly, and the colliding ships blocked the rear firepower network, and the density of the laser beam dropped by 80%.

Everyone in the cabin was like marbles in a drum, enduring the tearing force from twelve directions.

Some people felt a rolling sensation in their throats and had to suppress the urge to vomit, while others saw snowflakes and noise in their vision. In the violent shaking, the dashboard and the cabin walls seemed to melt into a flowing colorful vortex.

A driver with 20 years of driving experience suddenly relived the dizziness he experienced during novice training. In a trance, he saw the instructor in the holographic simulator smiling at him.
In the Dark Star mothership's command center, Sarota stared at the flashing red dot on the holographic tactical sand table.

When Blade and the Purple Gold Fleet were in danger, only the maneuvering trajectory of the Sky Ring spacecraft caught his attention.

“Which organization does that ship belong to?”

"The Third Legion, Sky Ring Sequence." Sarota tapped the command console with his fingertips, "Give their pilots the special threat designation.

"In addition, intelligence shows that the alien planet should be on..."

His gaze turned to the shadowed corner.

Huijin folded his arms and leaned against the metal wall. When he heard the word "Ye Xiu", his knuckles made a slight crackling sound.

The frustration from the last confrontation was like a thorn in my flesh, and it still ached in my nerve endings.

At this moment, the shrill sound of an alarm tore through the silence.

"The curvature of space is abnormal! Two unidentified fleets have completed the anchor jump!"

The tactical screen suddenly unfolded, and the Rock-class battleships of the Holy Stone Civilization and the Shadow Cruisers of the Black Crow Civilization were lined up on both sides of the starry sky.

The former was like a moving steel continent covered with honeycomb artillery arrays, while the latter was like a poisoned blade flashing with the dim light of a phase deflection shield, surrounding the Dark Star fleet in a pincer shape but making no move.

(End of this chapter)