Ultra: Dragon Sword Journey

"The sea of ​​our destination is ahead. You two should get ready and set off immediately!" Zongfang said seriously.

"Yes!" Dagu and Zhao Ming responded in unison, their expressions instantly becoming serious, and they quickly sprang into action. Their gazes were fixed on the mysterious energy shield ahead, as if they could see through it the immense danger hidden behind it.

Zhao Ming's eyes widened as he carefully observed the energy shield before him. He muttered to himself, "What kind of insane technology is this? It's so powerful it can disrupt the spatial order of this area."

If this thing hadn't been messing with us, we could have easily reached our destination using Apparition. Why would we have gone through all this trouble? It's truly abominable! "However, despite their complaints, they had no choice but to act according to the established plan due to the reality before them.

After a brief discussion, Dagu and Zhao Ming decided to proceed as planned, piloting the Dolphin 202 submarine rapidly towards the Krimos Islands from the surface. Once near the coast, they would descend and secretly infiltrate the islands through an underwater tunnel. For now, this seemed the safest and most feasible approach.

They acted immediately. Dagu and Zhao Ming walked towards the Dolphin while chatting and laughing, while discussing with each other the various situations they might encounter next and the corresponding strategies.

When they arrived at the submarine's hatch, Dagu was the first to open it, and stepped aside to let Zhao Ming in first. After Zhao Ming had gained his footing, Dagu followed closely.

As soon as he entered the cabin, Dagu said solemnly to the pilot in front of him, "This mission is full of unknown dangers. Please be extra careful!"

At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came: "Da Gu, hey...and you, aren't you from the Science and Technology Bureau? Why are you running to the front line?" Da Gu looked in the direction of the voice and saw a familiar face looking at them with confusion.

"Director Ji Gang, why is it you?" Da Gu was surprised and happy. Because he was too excited, he accidentally bumped into the cabin above his head, making a dull "bang" sound.

"Oh, do you want to show that you are still strong and vigorous, so as to set an example for us young people?" Zhao Ming looked at him with a smile and joked in a relaxed tone.

Director Ji Gang stared at the cab in front of him with a sharp gaze, his eyes showing a kind and nostalgic look as if he was looking at his own child.

After a while, he slowly spoke: "I am a navy man from the submarine force, and I have devoted a lot of effort to the development of this Dolphin." After saying that, he raised his head slightly, as if he was extremely proud of his past experience.

At this moment, Director Ji Gang suddenly snorted, crossed his arms over his chest, and said in a feigned anger: "Humph, you two little brats, don't underestimate me, an old man."

However, Zhao Ming didn't take it seriously and responded with a smile, "Of course I know that. You and Director Zejing just don't seem to get along on the surface, but in fact, you still care about each other very much.

I heard from Dagu that as soon as Director Sawai lost contact, you immediately prepared to send the Atlantis to search for him!"

Hearing this, a trace of subtle embarrassment flashed across Director Ji Gang's face, but he quickly regained his arrogant demeanor and retorted stubbornly, "Humph! Who cares about that old guy?

He's already quite old, yet he's still so reckless, running off to that shabby island without even leaving a single message. He's caused such a commotion, forcing us to search everywhere for him! It's such a headache!"

However, despite saying this, Director Ji Gang's eyes still inadvertently revealed a hint of worry. Then he pushed the thrusters: "Okay, let's go. Go and pick up Sawai!"

Dagu and Zhao Ming sat in their respective seats as ordered, while Dolphin 202 was like an arrow shot from a bow, rushing towards its destination at full speed.

Dolphin 202 was traveling at lightning speed under the sea, and in a moment it arrived near the coast of the Cremos Islands.

Dolphin 202 then dived down quickly like a nimble fish, and according to the structural map of the Cremos Islands, it accurately found the mysterious underwater tunnel and prepared to dive into it.

"Keep this route, and we should be able to see the entrance to the underwater tunnel soon!" Dagu, the co-pilot, said like an experienced navigator.

"Yes, yes... Captain." Ji Gang said half-jokingly with a hint of relief in his tone.

"Director Yoshitsugu, you and Director Sawai are..." Daigu deliberately dragged out his voice, as if he was deliberately whetting everyone's appetite and wanted to find out some gossip about the leader.

"Our relationship was terrible. We argued constantly. We've been arguing for twenty years, from before TPC was even established!"

He spoke with some emotion, as if recalling those long and turbulent years. He said with some emotion: "But he really is a very remarkable person."

"You are all truly remarkable people!" Zhao Ming gave Director Ji Gang a thumbs-up, his praise evident in his words. "A system is like a multicolored palette; it's destined to have more than just one color.

"In times of peace, be prepared for danger. This is the way of survival we humans must learn. Humanity is about to embark on a journey of exploring the universe. The law of the jungle and the survival of the fittest prevail. Sometimes I quite agree with your idea of ​​expanding armaments and actively preparing for war!"

"Haha, young people are quite insightful." Director Ji Gang laughed heartily, his voice as resounding as a bell, "But expanding armaments is not an easy task!

Not only do we have to consider funding, the source of life, but we also have to deal with the pressure from public opinion, which is like a turbulent wave. Actually, if you think about it carefully, it has not been easy for Zejing these years, like a lone boat struggling to move forward in the stormy waves!

"Have you and Sawai known each other before?" The autopilot system was running smoothly, but the three people inside the submarine were bored and started chatting. Ji Gang had lost the domineering attitude he had at the base and was now as affable as an elderly man next door.

"A few years ago, when we were investigating the alien ruins and that unidentified spacecraft attempted to kidnap Director Sawai, we were both driving a transport truck in the logistics department.

"That was the time Dagu recklessly rushed up in his transport truck, set up a ladder from the roof, and successfully rescued the director!" Zhao Ming recounted the past, reminiscing.

"So that's how it is. So our team member Daigu is joining the Victory Team?" Director Ji Gang nodded with a smile, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

"Yeah!" Dagu responded shyly after hearing the old man's teasing. Recalling what happened yesterday, he said, "But after joining the Victory Team, I discovered the problem.

I’m not a top-notch college graduate like Lina and Xincheng, nor do I have the brilliant resume of a senior scientist at the research institute like Jujing, nor do I have the superb computer skills like Nori..."

"Anyone who expects special treatment is a fool!" Director Ji Gang said mercilessly.

"I didn't do that. Don't talk nonsense..." Dagu immediately denied it in a panic, as if his secrets had been exposed.

You really had no expectations? Not at all? " Director Ji Gang continued to scrutinize him with his eagle-like eyes.

"Da Gu, just confess the truth!" Zhao Ming had a smile on his face and looked at him with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through him.

Dagu smiled a little embarrassedly, gesturing with his hands and mumbling, "It's just a little bit!"

The Victory Team's assessment was one in a million, and they were the elite of the elite, carefully selected from the many departments of TPC. Even people like Ryosuke Sanada, who had a brilliant scientific resume like Horii, were not selected.

After Zhao Ming's special reminder, he must have had such thoughts in his mind.

"Haha!" Director Ji Gang laughed heartily, his eyes full of emotion. He stared at Da Gu as if he was looking at an old friend who had been lost for a long time. "Indeed, he is exactly like him."

Then, he turned his gaze to Zhao Ming and asked with some curiosity, "Speaking of which, why didn't you take this shortcut? Ever since you presided over the exploration meeting for the Age of Giants, I've been paying special attention to you!

They say you're a rising star. Through your unremitting efforts, you've steadily ascended to the position second only to the Director of the Science and Technology Bureau."

The successful development of the Spacium Cannon, its official deployment, and its successful destruction of the Robot Fortress, were truly renowned. The Research Bureau had become a coveted sanctuary.

Zhao Ming, who discovered the Spacium substance, and Dr. Jiancun, who developed the Spacium cannon, became the focus of everyone's attention, like two bright stars shining in the sky of scientific research.

"Hey, old man! After all, everyone has their own aspirations. I'm really fond of my current life. If it were really like the Victory Team, being on call 24 hours a day and living an ascetic life, I wouldn't be able to handle it!"

Zhao Ming's tone was very calm. He cared less about fame and fortune than clouds, as if they were just passing clouds. If he already had them, there was no need to pursue them anymore.