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

The next morning, at the He family's residence on Storm Star.

Leng Ran got up very early today, took out the metal badge that Bi An Hua had given her, and prepared to go to the underground casino in the Eighth District to investigate.

On the surface, it's a black market casino on Stormstar, but in reality, it's the location of the Illuminati's armory, though the exact amount of "collection" is unknown.

Two days ago, Bi'anhua sent her a message saying that the "Eight Desolations" sniper rifle that Leng Ran specifically requested had arrived and was temporarily stored in the armory. She told Leng Ran to find a way to retrieve it herself.

The delivery time was much slower than what Biyanhua had promised Leng Ran. I wonder if they encountered some trouble, and they no longer offer home delivery.

But it's also good, giving her a legitimate opportunity to go to the armory and get a feel for the underground casino's map beforehand, preparing for the subsequent heist.

Leng Ran was in a very good mood; she had been eyeing the Illuminati's weapons and equipment for a long time.

She changed into a set of black clothes that were easy to move in, then went out downstairs to have breakfast.

Surprisingly, He Yuanyang didn't take He Xiting to the military region. Usually, the two of them would have already set off by this time.

He Xiting greeted Leng Ran: "Good morning, Ali."

“Ali, I’m taking Xixi to the military region for training today. Do you want to come along?” He Yuanyang looked at Leng Ran, who was coming downstairs. “Commander Cao is relatively free today. He can give you some pointers on your mental strength training.”

Leng Ran had been working hard to improve her mental strength in order to take on the mission in the apocalyptic ruins. It seems that He Yuanyang had noticed her training.

Commander Cao? He should be the commander-in-chief of the Ninth Military Region, a level seven commander. He took over his position after his father, Leng Ziyi, disappeared. He is quite capable.

I gained a lot from learning from Zhao Huli. If I could get guidance from Cao Yike and learn some command skills, I would surely improve as well.

The Eight Desolations aren't something we urgently need, so since we have this opportunity, we might as well postpone our plans to go to the underground casino.

After a moment of careful consideration, he said, "Alright, then I'll have to ask Father to take me with him."

He Xiting was also very happy: "Great! Ali is going today too, so we won't be bored!"

He Yuanyang quickly poured cold water on He Xiting's enthusiasm: "You go to the shooting range, and Ali goes to the command building."

He Xiting immediately deflated: "Oh."

After finishing breakfast, the three of them boarded He Yuanyang's personal military unmanned hovercar and headed to the Ninth Military Region.

As a key military location, the Ninth Military Region has very strict security checks. After passing through three security checks by Storm and one manual security check along the way, I finally entered the Ninth Military Region.

This was Leng Ran's first time entering the military region, and the first thing he saw were several base buildings gleaming with a cold metallic light.

The roads within the military region are wide and straight, paved with special materials capable of withstanding the frequent passage of heavy mechs and spaceships. Occasionally, small patrol aircraft sweep across the sky, surveying every corner of the military region.

In the distance, on an open-air training ground, environmental simulation equipment creates various interstellar battlefield environments. Soldiers, dressed in special combat uniforms and equipped with simulation devices, are undergoing high-intensity training.

The Ninth Military District has stood on Storm Star for centuries, witnessing the continuous development of the interstellar era. In the protracted war against the alien beasts, it has never been breached.

Behind the Ninth Military Region lies the Storm Military Academy, the cradle of outstanding soldiers. During the most intense periods of the war, these academy students, as a reserve force, would also be forced to fight on the front lines.

Behind them are their homes and the lives of countless people. Once they step onto the battlefield, there is no turning back for them.

He Yuanyang got out of the car first: "Xixi, you go to the training ground by yourself. I'll take Ali to the command building first."

"Okay," He Xiting said sullenly. "Ali, come find your brother to play after you finish training!"

He nodded coldly: "Okay, we'll see."

He Yuanyang, accompanied by Leng Ran, entered the top floor of the command building after passing through multiple identity verification checks.

At this moment, a huge holographic screen was playing surveillance video of the Arctic Galaxy under the control of the Ninth Military Region, where several observers were closely monitoring the safety of the seven inhabited planets.

After the bloody battle in the yellow sands, the number of alien beasts invading the Federation's borders decreased significantly, which also made things much easier for the soldiers of the Ninth Military District. There were only a few small beast tides each year, and most of the time it was quiet and peaceful.

Some experts believe this unusual phenomenon is the calm before the storm. After the bloody battle in the desert, the alien beasts have once again amassed their strength, and may one day launch a massive final offensive.

At this moment, Commander-in-Chief Cao Yike was leisurely drinking tea in the rest area. When he saw He Yuanyang coming, he put down his teacup and stood up to greet him: "Commander He."

Cao Yike, a very young Level 7 commander with the rank of Major General, was also Leng Ziyi's former chief disciple. After the Battle of Huangsha, he gave up his original position in the Capital Military Region and his status as a lecturer at the Capital Military Academy, and resolutely returned to Storm Star.

After years of honing his skills, he successfully broke through to the seventh level and was promoted by He Yuanyang to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Ninth Military Region.

He Yuanyang got straight to the point: "Xiao Cao, I've come today to ask you for a favor."

"Is it related to your newly adopted son?" Cao Yike noticed Leng Ran behind He Yuanyang at a glance. "Mo Li? A single soldier? His mental strength is not low either. I heard he is at level three."

"You're as perceptive as ever, Xiao Cao." He Yuanyang patted Cao Yike on the shoulder. "This kid has the potential to cultivate two systems simultaneously. Could you give him some pointers?"

“No problem. However, dual cultivation is not an easy thing.” Cao Yike said seriously, “The human body has its limits, and there will always be differences in the levels of spirit and physique. Therefore, people will only choose one path to develop.”

“Very few people can persevere in cultivating two systems simultaneously. Mo Li, I need to confirm with you that you are taking this matter seriously.”

Leng Ran immediately replied, "As a commander, you must be clear about the two most important roles of command in a team."

"First, formulate battle strategies. Second, use commander skills to assist individual soldiers in combat."

"If a soldier leaves the command, it's like losing an eye, and his combat efficiency will be greatly reduced."

“If commanders are separated from their individual soldiers, those with weaker combat skills will become lambs to the slaughter.”

"If I hold both positions, I will be free from any constraints." His cold gaze was sharp. "I alone am a team!"

Cao Yike nodded in satisfaction: "Have you practiced any commander skills?"

Leng Ran responded to Cao Yike with her actions. Instead of rashly connecting with the mental power of a high-level commander, she activated a mental shield to simulate the effect of gray fog, making herself completely disappear from the other party's mental vision.

Cao Yike was somewhat surprised. As a single soldier, Mo Li's command skills were also highly proficient. He was able to completely conceal his mental vision within two seconds. It was hard to imagine that this child came from an unknown planet.

But this made him even more satisfied: "Very good, it seems you are determined to practice your command skills. Mo Li, come with me."