After faking her death in interstellar space, the powerful woman disguised herself as a man and went

Meeting point.

All the eliminated freshmen will come here to rest. Because Leng Ran eliminated most of the people earlier, it inadvertently brought the freshmen together in advance, avoiding the danger of being alone.

Faced with their missing instructors and an overwhelming army of alien beasts, the freshmen, who had never seen anything like it before, were quite flustered and started discussing it amongst themselves.

Why would a strange beast suddenly attack Anning Star?

"Anning Star was originally a front-line battlefield, but after the bloody battle in the yellow sands, the strength of the alien beasts was greatly reduced, and they haven't attacked again for a long time."

"We can't get in touch with the instructors either, how are we going to get back..."

"Huh? It's Brother Li!"

Leng Ran finally arrived at the meeting place and briefly explained the current situation to the new students, of course, she still concealed Yangon's presence.

"In short, we only have two choices now. The first is to stay where we are and wait for the airship. The second is to come with me and Zhao Yuheng to the No. 3 branch base, which is 60 kilometers away."

"Considering this is an emergency, I'll give you one minute to decide whether to come with me or stay here and wait for rescue."

"I don't know what we'll encounter on the way, so there will be some risks if you come with me to Base Three. Now, the choice is in your hands. Those who are willing to come with me, step forward!"

Yue Qiufeng took the first step and walked to Leng Ran's side: "Ali, I believe you."

He Xiting stepped forward without hesitation: "Although I'm not as capable as you, I'll stay by your side."

Gao Xiao also stepped forward: "Don't even think about abandoning me!"

Ai Anbang shouted, "Yes, Brother Li! Let's go together!"

Lu Tianyun also mustered his courage: "Count me in, I'll bring good luck to everyone!"

He's the protagonist, the chosen one of this world. If he were here, perhaps the others wouldn't be in danger.

One by one, the new students stepped forward. Before a minute had passed, everyone was willing to follow Leng Ran to the third branch base.

"Boss Mo Li, we trust your judgment!"

"Yes, we're still waiting for you to lead us back!"

“Alright, since you are willing to follow me, I will do my best to ensure your safety.” Leng Ran said in a low voice, “Now, designers, I need you to use the existing materials to urgently produce a sufficient number of breathing masks, even the simplified version will do.”

Their equipment packs did not include breathing filter masks, but since they would be passing through desert areas later, masks would still be necessary.

The designers gathered in small groups to discuss the solutions and eventually decided to remove the parachute kit from the supplies package, add a simple filter, and remake it into a breathing mask.

Gao Xiao concluded: "Ali, we need at least ten minutes."

"Alright, go ahead and do it! Also, make a new spear for Yue Qiufeng separately."

Gao Xiao: "Okay, we'll do it as soon as possible."

The alien beasts are estimated to land in about five minutes, but judging from their distribution, their main attack point should still be the main base. There should be very few alien beasts wandering outside. Now, let's just hope they're not unlucky enough to encounter mid- to high-level alien beasts.

Leng Ran continued to give orders: "When you were conducting the hunting battle, Zhao Yuheng must have already formed teams for you, so keep that as it is. During the advance, individual soldiers should stand on the outer perimeter, while commanders and designers should try to stand in the center."

While waiting for the designers to make the breathing masks, Leng Ran released her mental energy, keeping a close eye on the movements of the alien beasts.

Five minutes later, two Class D alien beasts landed less than a kilometer away from them!

Leng Ran's eyes darkened, and he sent a telepathic message to Zhao Yuheng: "Wait for me for five minutes, I'll go take care of it."

"No need to go." Zhao Yuheng's spiritual power transformed into a sharp sword, piercing towards the two D-level alien beasts.

The two strange beasts seemed to have been suddenly attacked by some unknown force; they instantly lost their life force and lay limp on the ground, motionless.

Leng Ran was surprised. For a commander, mental energy was mostly used for reconnaissance and defense, and rarely for attack. Moreover, its power decreased with distance.

How could Zhao Yuheng kill two D-level alien beasts in an instant from such a distance?

If used on a living person, it would be considered killing without leaving a trace, making it impossible to guard against.

Such formidable mental attack capabilities... the commanders of the Lingyun Army are indeed not to be underestimated.

The freshmen were also very excited. The designers were working at lightning speed, and the various breathing masks that had been made were immediately distributed. Within ten minutes, all the freshmen had received their equipment.

Leng Ran took the mask from Gao Xiao and carefully put it on.

"Alright, everyone, let's go!"

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Meanwhile, at the Anning Star headquarters.

"Ouyang Mo, you can't go out. The main base is already surrounded by alien beasts, and we don't even have enough people to guard it... Where can you go all by yourself?!"

Instructor Ouyang was held down firmly by two soldiers inside the mecha warehouse: "No, my students are still waiting for me outside!"

"Are you crazy? Don't you know why you've stepped down to teaching? Your body can no longer handle mechs! You're not the invincible Ouyang Mo you were ten years ago!"

Instructor Ouyang's eyes were firm: "I know my body very well. I won't pilot a master-level mecha. Give me a high-level one, is that alright?"

Commander Cang Shu felt a headache coming on as he watched Ouyang Mo stubbornly insist on getting into the mecha.

“I’ve already called Base Three, which is closer to them, to pick them up. I know you’re anxious, but if you go out now, you’ll only be throwing your life away! Don’t you understand, Ouyang Mo!”

"Communications are down, who are you calling for? Let me go, let me through! Whether I live or die is none of your business!"

"None of my business? We've fought side by side for so many years!" Cang Shu roared, his eyes reddening. "Ouyang Mo, I don't want you to die!"

The two men locked eyes and fell silent.

Instructor Ouyang sighed: "Cangshu, you don't need to feel guilty about what happened back then. I saved you because I thought it was worth it. By the same token, today, I must save my students, even if it costs me my life."

"As long as I'm alive, I absolutely cannot let anything happen to them!"

"Well said!" Instructor Lin strode over. "Let's go together! Let's bring the kids back!"

“Commander Cang, there’s no need to stop us. We’re determined to go.” Instructor Song pulled away the people holding Instructor Ouyang down. “The situation is critical, and we’re short-handed. It’s time for us to go.”

Cang Shu looked up and saw that all the new instructors had arrived... Most of them were veterans who had been forced to retire due to injuries, but now, for the sake of these children, they resolutely went back to the battlefield.

Cang Shu made a tough decision: "Logistics, prepare mechs for them!"

Instructor Ouyang looked at Cangshu and said, "Thanks, old friend."

Cang Shu turned his back to him, refusing to look at him: "Communications are down, but the drones can still fly. The message has been sent, but it's hard to say when they'll receive it and send troops to rescue us."

"You...you must survive."