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

Sub-base No. 3.

Because the main force of the alien beasts went to besiege the main base, the attack on the third branch base was not severe and was still manageable.

Wei Shenghuang single-handedly dispatched three battalions to rescue the new students, while the other teams, including the main battalion, remained at the base to fight against the alien beasts.

At this moment, the third-year students blocked the entrance to the mecha warehouse, requesting to board the mecha and go into battle.

Lu Haoyu shouted, "Let us go to the battlefield too! We can fight too!"

Lin Yi chimed in, "That's right!"

Xia Tianhua, the captain of the sixth squadron of the Nirvana Mech Regiment, waved to the students.

"Go back now! We're all still alive. It's not your turn, a bunch of students who aren't even soldiers, to go to the battlefield!"

Lu Haoyu retorted, "But our juniors are still wandering outside! We also want to do our part."

Shen Junhan stood silently in the corner, staring blankly at the advanced mecha "Mad Blade" in front of him.

I wonder how Ali is doing... Is she in danger, wandering outside like this? Will she get hurt, or even...?

He didn't dare to think about it.

Shen Junhan punched a pillar beside him, a cold glint in his eyes.

When Ah Li was in the most danger, he couldn't even be by his side! He couldn't even go out in his mecha to look for him!

When Ali went missing on Wuming Star, and was in deep danger on Anning Star, Shen Junhan was unable to accompany him to face the danger each time!

He must become stronger to be qualified to stand beside him.

He didn't want Ali to face danger alone anymore.

Qin Yue immediately saw what Shen Junhan was thinking, walked to his side, and patted him on the back.

"Sigh, brother, I know what you're worried about. Relax, you should have some faith in him, he'll be fine," Qin Yue advised. "But, Shen Junhan, you should try to let go of this relationship that shouldn't exist."

He can still keep it a secret for Shen Junhan for now, but if that person really finds out, Mo Li might be in danger...

Moreover, according to his understanding, that person had already sent a "venomous snake" into the Storm Military Academy.

Xia Tianhua: "The team leader has already led a team to provide reinforcements. Don't worry, everything will be fine."

An AI voice rang out at the opportune moment: "Colonel Weisheng, welcome back to Base Three. The gates are open."

Led by Wei Shenghuang, the team entered the defensive shield of Base No. 3 through the mecha-specific passage opened by An Ning.

Lu Haoyu exclaimed excitedly, "They're back! That's great!"

The new students disembarked from the mechs one after another, while the injured were rushed to receive treatment, but fortunately none of their injuries were serious.

Shen Junhan turned his head and quickly saw Leng Ran, who was covered in blood.

At that moment, he felt his heart stop beating.

"Ali!"

Shen Junhan rushed out without a care, and when he heard the familiar voice, Leng Ran also looked over.

Their eyes collided in the air.

Shen Junhan stopped in front of Leng Ran, looking at her with concern: "Ali, are you injured? Why is there so much blood!"

Leng Ran frowned as she looked at her blood-stained clothes. She needed to change quickly, or she would be easily misunderstood.

"It's not my blood, I'm fine."

Shen Junhan breathed a sigh of relief. Qin Yue was right; he should have had faith in Ali.

But why can't he stop worrying?

As for the second half of Qin Yue's sentence, Shen Junhan chose to automatically filter it.

The third-grade students rushed over and gave the new students a warm hug: "Great! You're all back!"

"Did you encounter any danger on the way? Come inside and rest for a while."

Lu Haoyu was the first to notice the strange atmosphere: "Why is everyone so quiet and looking so serious? What happened?"

Lu Tianyun's face was grave as he slowly began to speak: "Instructor Ouyang sacrificed himself to cover our retreat..."

The air suddenly became quiet.

The students, who were excited about the reunion just a moment ago, wilted like frostbitten eggplants the next.

"The instructor who single-handedly held off the army, it was actually... Xiao Mo..." Wei Shenghuang, who was stepping down from the mecha, happened to hear this. Recalling the moments she had spent with Ouyang Mo, she opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Separation from loved ones and death is a part of life that all soldiers must experience. In the days to come, more comrades will sacrifice themselves before their eyes. These children... will have to face this sooner or later.

Looking at the dejected students, Xia Tianhua couldn't help but offer a few words of comfort: "The moment you step onto the battlefield, everyone is prepared to sacrifice themselves. On the battlefield, your enemy will not give you time to grieve."

So, cheer up and look forward.

Xia Tianhua turned and entered the mech warehouse, leading his team to prepare to relieve his comrades who were currently guarding the base.

She lowered her gaze coldly. She had witnessed too much death in the apocalypse and should have been numb to it, but the death of Instructor Ouyang still touched her deeply.

He died for them.

The late-night conversation with Yangon flashed through Leng Ran's mind.

"...Why would someone be willing to put themselves in danger to protect someone they've never even met?"

"...They have found something more precious than their own lives. They want to protect it even at the cost of their own lives."

For Instructor Ouyang, are they more precious than life itself?

While there is a dark side to human nature, it is precisely because of this that the brilliance of humanity is so precious. Human civilization has progressed to this point not through war and plunder, but through unity and mutual support.

He turned around coldly and strode towards Wei Shenghuang, stopping in front of her.

"Colonel Weisheng, I'm here to redeem my previous reward."

Wei Shenghuang looked at her with interest: "Hmm? Tell me about it first?"

He said coldly and forcefully, "I request permission for all students of Storm Military Academy to participate in this city defense operation!"

Giving these students a chance to fight the enemy firsthand is the best way to help them overcome their grief.

Wei Shenghuang was somewhat surprised. She had thought that Mo Li would use the reward to gain some benefits for himself, but she didn't expect it to be for the sake of his classmates.

“I knew I hadn’t misjudged you, Mo Li.” Wei Shenghuang looked at Leng Ran with admiration. “I grant your permission. However, for safety reasons, you can only move around the area around the base and cannot go far.”

Leng Ran gave a crisp military salute: "Thank you for your kindness, Colonel Wei Sheng!"

She took out the navigator that Instructor Ouyang had given her, walked up the steps, and looked down at the students below who were deeply immersed in grief.

"This is the navigator that Instructor Ouyang gave me. It's directly connected to the voice system inside the mecha... I'd like to ask everyone to listen to this."

She fiddled with the navigator for a few moments, and then Instructor Ouyang's voice, accompanied by a crackling sound, rang out: "From now on, you'll have to guard the front lines for me."

Leng Ran spoke again: "Grief is acceptable, but we cannot let it stop us from moving forward. I have petitioned Colonel Wei Sheng, and tomorrow, the entire Storm Military Academy will officially join this city defense operation!"

"Those who are willing to follow me, please keep up with my pace! We must carry on Instructor Ouyang's legacy, go to the battlefield and kill more alien beasts, to avenge this blood feud!"

The military cadets all raised their heads and looked at the spirited young man on the steps. He was covered in blood, but it was as if he was wearing a battle robe. Just by standing there, he attracted all the surrounding light to him.

"Brother Li, please lead us and slaughter our way through the alien beasts!"

"We must avenge our instructors, and avenge the millions of our compatriots who died!"

"Yes, we soldiers in reserve can also go to the battlefield to defend our country!"

He coldly raised his voice and said, "Very well, follow me. I, Mo Li, will never betray your trust!"

The freshmen were filled with enthusiasm, raising their clenched fists and shouting Leng Ran's name in unison.

"Don't leave! Don't leave!"

From this moment on, Leng Ran officially became the new leader of Storm Military Academy, and her path of leadership had only just begun.

Wei Shenghuang watched this scene from a distance with a smile. Having been tempered by war, these children would surely be transformed.

Xiao Mo, are you watching over them from heaven?