Changkong Fighter

Chapter 311 Returning to China
After the regimental commander and Liu Jun arrived at a secluded corner, the regimental commander went straight to the point and said, "The higher-ups want to transfer you back."

"Transfer me back?" Liu Jun looked at the regimental commander with some doubt. Why transfer him back at this time?
"That's right, National Day is coming soon, and the higher-ups are preparing a military parade. As the active-duty pilot with the most kills, and also the pilot with the most kills in all countries, you will be reviewed by the people."

At this point, the regimental commander changed the subject and continued:

"Besides this mission, you've been fighting on the front lines for far too long. You should take a good rest. People need mental strength, but they also need to rest properly."

The wing commander patted Liu Jun on the shoulder and whispered, "You'll fly the first aircraft in the parade's aircraft formation."

Upon hearing the regimental commander's words, Liu Jun's eyes widened in shock. Having been fighting on the front lines, he never imagined that he would participate in the National Day parade, let alone be the lead soldier.

This is an unparalleled honor for every pilot, especially the lead pilot.

"Alright, go back and prepare well. This is a political mission." The regimental commander issued an order that was not really a command.

Hearing the regimental commander say this, Liu Jun realized he couldn't refuse: "I guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Get ready, fly your fighter jets, and take the replacement tanker 20 back with you."

After saying that, the regimental commander patted Liu Jun on the shoulder, gave him an encouraging look, and then strode towards the control tower.

Looking at the regimental commander's back, Liu Jun was honestly reluctant to leave the front line, since he had gained all his experience here.

【Eyesight Training Level: 3.5】

Situational Awareness Level: 4.0

[Overload tolerance LV: 4.0]

[Physical Enhancement Level: 3.5]

[Life Amplification Level: 3.0]

[Maintenance Level: 3.5]

During this phase of combat, combat skills will gradually increase. After another year or two of fighting, [Overload Tolerance] and [Physical Enhancement] will reach their maximum levels, at which point you should be able to unleash even greater overload maneuvers.

However, participating in such an important review was really attractive. Which soldier wouldn't want to be reviewed like this? Since his superiors had said so, he stopped worrying about it.

I opened my phone and glanced at the messages. The first thing I saw was a pinned message from my mom: "Little Jun, I have a surprise for you later."

Surprise? Liu Jun raised an eyebrow. His parents wouldn't be going too, would they? Now, Liu Jun had a reason to go.

Then, looking down, another avatar was flashing, revealing it to be Senior Sister Song Xizhu, whose message was simple: "I received the gift, and I really like it."

It seems that Lü Guangming and Wang Jian gave the items to their senior sister. It's normal for HNA to get some seashells, but this seashell is quite rare. I think it's called a giant clam, and the box contains a handicraft made from this seashell.

Following her senior sister's message, He Xiaoxi also sent a message: 【See you on National Day.】

This made Liu Jun believe in the meaning of "first-hand information." Sure enough, the information he received while sitting next to his old superior was first-hand. After giving a brief reply, Liu Jun looked up at the sky over Guam. It seemed he wouldn't be able to return anytime soon; he'd probably have to go back and rest for a month.

Thinking of this, Liu Jun suddenly felt uneasy, as if he were leaving a familiar environment and going to a world he didn't know. No wonder some frontline soldiers would sleep with their guns in the middle of the night when they returned, and he guessed they would sleep with their pilot helmets in their arms.

The next morning, Liu Jun changed into his anti-G suit and went into the hangar.

His J-15T had been maintained. The maintenance crew set up the boarding ladder, and he climbed up the ladder into the cockpit. He checked the cockpit with the maintenance crew, and after confirming that there were no abnormalities, the canopy was closed.

The temperature-controlled hangar opened to both sides, and ground crew drove a trailer towing the J15T towards the runway. Sunlight shone through the glass canopy onto the cockpit, and Liu Jun pulled down his sunglasses to look at the runway, where a Tanker-20 was taxiing and taking off.

Soon after, another Y-20 transport aircraft, fully loaded with rotating personnel, also took off from the runway.
After the transport planes and other escort fighters took off one after another, Liu Jun finally took off.

[Tower calling the air traffic control: Runway clear, air defense identification activated, wind speed... Clear for takeoff.]

"Changkong received."

Pushing the throttle valve, Liu Jun's J-15T taxied on the runway. After takeoff, Liu Jun flew alongside the Y-20, escorting his comrades on other fronts.

The formation flew to the Ryukyu defense line, rested, and then took off again towards China.

Flying was quite tedious, and along the way, Liu Jun also felt the differences between various places. If Guam was the front line, then entering the Ryukyu defense line, Liu Jun could clearly feel that the atmosphere was slightly more relaxed, but the defense was not relaxed. In the sky and on the sea, the air and sea forces of the University of Tokyo locked down the surrounding area.

The events in Australia prove that extraterrestrial civilizations are still capable of opening wormholes on Earth and launching strategic strikes. Type 2 aliens must not be allowed to enter Tokyo's mainland under any circumstances.

After flying over an invisible line, the flight formation entered the Dongda Air Defense Identification Zone. Radar illuminated Liu Jun's aircraft, and after IFF identification via transponder, a soft female voice came through Liu Jun's communicator:
[Ground control center calling the air force: Welcome home. Please follow the instructions.]

"Changkong received."

For some reason, after crossing that line, Liu Jun really felt like he was coming home. In the distance, he could see cargo ships sailing on the sea, a scene that could not be seen on the Pacific Ocean. Extraterrestrial civilizations had completely cut off the Pacific shipping routes.

Shipping companies would not risk being attacked by alien civilizations by sending cargo ships to force their way through the blockade zone.

After passing through the economic zone, the coastline can be seen in the distance, and the air search radar waves are almost continuous, with the Hongqi series air defense missiles always ready to be launched.

After passing through the air defense identification zone, Liu Jun followed the formation into the mainland of Dongda. Below was an important city. In the city, one could see a constant flow of traffic and busy crowds, completely lacking the tense feeling of the front line. This is why they were fighting desperately to block the alien civilization on the front line.

The editor landed on the runway, and after the fighter jet came to a stop, he walked down the boarding stairs.

After taking off his helmet, Liu Jun was greeted by a welcoming party and a group of elementary school students holding flowers. Before he could react, he was suddenly handed a bouquet of flowers, while reporters snapped photos.

After the welcoming ceremony, Liu Jun went to report for duty. However, as soon as he entered the office, Colonel Jian handed him an appointment letter and rank insignia, patting him on the shoulder with a grin and saying:

"Congratulations, Comrade Changkong, effective today, you have been promoted to lieutenant colonel."

(End of this chapter)