All Realms and Worlds: The Lost Home

Ye Fan's figure hurried past in the corridor of the research institute. Just as he turned the corner, he bumped into Yao Guang, who was coming straight at him.

The two stopped at the same time, and in the instant their eyes met, they both saw the same solemnity and unease in each other's eyes.

Neither of them were fools. Without needing to say much, just from that tacit understanding in their expressions, coupled with their previous suspicions, they instantly became certain that the other person had also felt that inexplicable panic.

Yao Guang spoke first, her voice extremely low and cautious: "Come with me, there's a place to talk."

Ye Fan nodded slightly, asked no further questions, and silently followed Yao Guang's footsteps. The two of them walked one after the other through the secret passages of the research institute, avoiding all patrol personnel and monitoring equipment.

A moment later, Yao Guang stopped and pressed a hidden button on the wall. A secret door slowly opened, revealing a small but enclosed room.

"This is an area I've specially isolated. There are no listening or monitoring devices here, so it's absolutely safe." Yao Guang walked into the room, turned around, and closed the hidden door, breaking the silence first.

His gaze was fixed on Ye Fan, his tone both certain and probing: "Ye Fan, you're not from this world, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, a relieved smile appeared in his eyes. He nodded and retorted, "Commander Yao Guang, you're not from this world either, are you?"

In one sentence, the truth was completely revealed.

The two exchanged a glance and saw relief in each other's eyes—the doubts they had kept hidden were finally confirmed, and in this perilous world, they had found a fellow traveler.

"You felt that panic too, didn't you?" Yao Guang sat down first, her tone becoming serious. "After I calmed down and carefully sensed it, I discovered that the panic was a warning sent by a fragment of Sentinel Wei Yu's soul."

He frowned, his eyes filled with confusion and anxiety: "I still don't understand what happened that could cause the fragments of the soul to issue such a strong warning."

Ye Fan sat opposite him, his fingertips tightening slightly, his tone turning serious: "You suspect that the person who killed the Sentinel has found this world?"

Yao Guang nodded slowly, his expression growing increasingly serious: "Besides this, I can't think of any other possibility. The fact that the Sentinel's soul fragments are so fearful means that the opponent's strength far exceeds our imagination."

"Now, we can only be more cautious." He paused, then added, "We have to guard against attacks from unknown powerful beings on one hand, and deal with the threat of the Zerg on the other. The slightest mistake could lead to utter destruction."

When the Zerg were mentioned, Ye Fan's expression became more serious: "The threat of the Zerg is right in front of us. We don't even know if we can completely defeat them, let alone whether there are other places in the universe where Zerg swarms are hiding."

The two fell into a brief silence, and the atmosphere in the room became increasingly oppressive.

On one side are unknown top experts, and on the other side is the endless catastrophe of the Zerg. The double crisis is so overwhelming that it is hard to breathe, and it seems that there is no hope of survival.

After a moment, Yao Guang raised her head, a resolute glint in her eyes, breaking the silence: "Now, we have no way out. There is only one way to break this double crisis."

Ye Fan immediately looked up and stared at him, signaling him to continue.

"We will risk sending elite troops to the cosmic continent to obtain a large number of Zerg crystals." Yao Guang's tone was firm as she slowly explained the plan. "Firstly, we can use the crystals to enhance the V3 modified potion, thereby improving the combat power of the Human Alliance soldiers and dealing with the Zerg swarm. Secondly, if ordinary Zerg can produce such powerful crystals, then stronger Zerg will most likely produce crystals with even more astonishing power."

He paused, then added, "Those high-level crystals can not only strengthen ourselves, but also be used to modify and enhance our equipment. This is the only thing we can do right now, and it's our only hope."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan nodded in agreement without hesitation: "Great! This plan is feasible!"

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he volunteered, "You propose this plan to headquarters and try to get it approved as soon as possible. I'll apply to drive the Red-Maned Steed and lead the team to the outer space continent to carry out this mission!"

He had completely tamed the Red-Maned Steed, and having gone through the Illusion Trial, he was familiar with the Zerg's fighting style, making him undoubtedly the best choice to lead the team.

Yao Guang looked at him, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes, and nodded: "Okay! It's settled then! Get ready as soon as possible, I'll go to headquarters now to submit the plan and try to finalize the troop selection and supply as quickly as possible."

Without further ado, the two immediately stood up without exchanging any pleasantries.

Yao Guang opened the hidden door and went out first, heading straight for the Human Alliance headquarters; Ye Fan turned around and headed towards the armor storage room, preparing for the maintenance of the Red Mane Steed and the equipment needed for the mission.

The two split up and hurried along, each step carrying the hope of breaking the deadlock and the heavy responsibility of dealing with the dual crisis.

However, they all knew that the journey to the cosmic continent would be extremely dangerous—it was not only the nest of the insect swarm, but also a place where unknown dangers might be hidden. This adventure would either end in a great success or complete annihilation.

Upon arriving at the command post in Cambridge, Yao Guang immediately established emergency communication with Marshal Chen Mo and General Su Lan, whose figures instantly appeared on the holographic screen.

Without any further pleasantries, Yao Guang directly reported the entire plan to travel to the cosmic continent to obtain the Zerg crystals to the two of them.

Chen Mo tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his brows furrowed as he fell into deep thought; Su Lan also looked solemn, her gaze deep, clearly weighing the pros and cons of the plan.

The two remained silent for a long time, and the atmosphere in the live broadcast room became increasingly tense—this plan contained both opportunities and dangers, and could not be taken lightly.

Looking at their expressions, Yao Guang slowly spoke, her tone full of concern: "Marshal, General Su Lan, I am aware of the risks of this plan, but we have no other choice."

"Even with our Human Alliance's 'Star Spear' class warships, annihilation bombs, and the ruling agreement with the Star River Federation, we would still pay a heavy price if we really went to fight the Zerg."

He paused, then explained further: "These weapons all have deadly side effects; their use would sacrifice galaxy clusters in the universe, making them a last resort."

"During the last battle in the Kelo Galaxy Cluster, even when the situation was extremely critical, the Star River Federation did not dare to fully activate the arbitration agreement, precisely because it was wary of its subsequent devastating impact."

"As for our Human Alliance, the last time we were able to successfully evacuate with all our fleets, it was only thanks to the full-force bombardment of the main guns of the 'Star Spear' class warships that we barely managed to break through the swarm's encirclement."

"Only by acquiring enough Zerg Crystals to strengthen our soldiers and equipment can we reduce unnecessary sacrifices and truly have the confidence to break the deadlock."

After a pause, Yao Guang added crucial information, her tone becoming more certain: "Furthermore, Ye Fan is now fully capable of controlling the Red Mane Steed Zero, and I have also injected him with the V3 Modification Potion, significantly boosting his combat power."

"In addition, thanks to Ye Fan's adaptation data, the Red Mane Steed I has been adjusted and is now ready for mass production."

He further explained: "Although the Type 1 is not as powerful as the Type 0, after soldiers are injected with the V3 modified drug, they can reach the regular combat power of the Type 0. After unlocking the extreme mode, the combat power can be raised to another level."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yao Guang raised her eyes and stated firmly, "I intend to personally lead the team to the Cosmic Continent with Ye Fan."

"On the one hand, with Ye Fan and me working together, along with the mass-produced Red Mane Steed Type 1 and the enhanced soldiers, the success rate can be greatly improved; on the other hand, I can collect more Zerg data on-site and observe the different types and characteristics of Zerg up close, providing support for subsequent scientific research and combat power enhancement."

Chen Mo and Su Lan exchanged a glance, a hint of relief creeping into their otherwise serious expressions—this additional information undoubtedly gave their adventurous plan a bit more confidence.

After a moment of silence, Chen Mo slowly lowered his fingers from the table, nodded solemnly, and said in a steady and firm tone, "Alright, I approve this operation."

As the Marshal of the People's Federation, he was keenly aware of the urgency of the matter and knew that this was the only way to break the deadlock. Even if it was dangerous, he had no choice but to face the challenge head-on.

Su Lan then spoke, her eyes filled with seriousness: "I will dispatch the best elite team to cooperate with you. Make sure you are fully prepared and remember to act with caution."

"Okay!" Yao Guang immediately responded, her tone full of certainty, the solemnity in her eyes replaced by determination.

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and hung up the communication. Without any delay, he immediately contacted the deputy commander of the Fifth Army Corps.

Once the deputy commander arrived, Yao Guang quickly reviewed the command matters and solemnly instructed him to coordinate the corps' deployment, hold the line, and prepare supplies.

After giving his instructions, he immediately pulled up his communicator and dialed Ye Fan's number to inform him that the operation had been approved.

After hanging up with Ye Fan, Yao Guang didn't linger for a moment and immediately set off for the power armor production line on the main ship.

The Red-Maned Steed I is one of the core combat forces for this mission and will soon be deployed in large numbers. Final parameter adjustments must be made.

Upon arriving at the production line, he immediately connected with the technical team, followed up on the entire debugging process, and checked the energy core, consciousness synchronization system, and weapon compatibility of the armor one by one.

As a key figure in the development of the battle armor, he paid attention to every detail, ensuring that every Type 1 battle armor could operate stably and perfectly match the combat power of soldiers injected with the V3 modified drug.

After all, the journey to the outer continent is fraught with unknown dangers, and the stability of the armor is the soldiers' lifeline.

Just as Yao Guang finished debugging the last Red Mane Steed, the communicator gave a notification—the elite team dispatched by Su Lan had arrived at the main ship's cabin.

Yao Guang immediately got up and hurried to the docking area. On the way, he dialed Ye Fan's communication again and asked him to bring the Red Mane Fiery Steed Zero to the equipment compartment to meet him.

Upon arrival inside the cabin, hundreds of elite soldiers in standard combat uniforms were lined up in neat rows. Each of them exuded a fierce aura of seasoned veterans. They were fully equipped and solemn, clearly seasoned experts.

Upon seeing Yao Guang arrive, the squad leader immediately stepped forward and saluted: "Reporting, Commander! The elite squad is fully assembled and ready to depart!"

Yao Guang raised his hand in return, his tone solemn: "Thank you all for your hard work. This mission was extremely dangerous. We must take the follow-up preparations very seriously, as every detail is a matter of life and death."

He then led his squad to the armory, where Ye Fan was already waiting with his Red-Maned Steed Zero. The gold and red patterns on the armor shimmered slightly, exuding a powerful aura.

Inside the armory, the mass-produced Red Mane Fiery Steeds were neatly arranged, and researchers were busy distributing the prepared V3 modified medicine and combat supplies one by one.

Yao Guang walked to the armor and once again instructed the technicians: "Check the consciousness synchronization system and energy core of each armor one more time to ensure compatibility with the soldiers and eliminate any malfunctions."

The technicians responded immediately and quickly launched a second investigation. Ye Fan then walked up to the elite team and briefly explained the distribution of the insect swarms on the cosmic continent, the precautions for combat, and shared the weaknesses of the insect race that he had summarized in the illusion.

"The abdomen and joints of ordinary Zerg are weak points, while heavy Zerg need to be attacked through the gaps in their back armor. When encountering an unknown Zerg, probe first and never blindly engage in a head-on battle."

Yao Guang took over the conversation, his expression grave: "If you encounter danger, prioritize your own safety, report it immediately, and do not linger in battle."

He paused, then added, "The V3 modified potion is only effective for one hour. During battle, allocate your forces wisely and try to complete the core mission while the potion is active."

After the instructions were given, the preparations were nearing completion. Soldiers put on their Red Mane Steed armor one after another, and researchers assisted in adjusting the armor and injecting medicine. Every step was meticulous and rigorous.

Yao Guang had several people check the armor compatibility of hundreds of soldiers and inspect the weapon system of the Red Mane Steed Zero to ensure that all equipment was in optimal condition.

Ye Fan then reconnected with the Red-Maned Steed Zero. After their consciousnesses synchronized, the armor responded instantly, its movements fluid and unhindered, clearly indicating that it was fully adapted.

Half an hour later, all preparations were completed. The elite team, dressed in their armor and armed with weapons, assembled with Ye Fan and Yao Guang in the armory, ready to go.

Yao Guang stood at the front of the group, his gaze sweeping over each person, his tone firm: "In this operation, all of you have been assigned to a special mobile unit, directly led by Ye Fan and me! I expect to bring back exactly the number of men I take with me!"

"Triumphant return for all!" Hundreds of voices rang out in unison, deafening and filled with unwavering conviction, echoing throughout the armory.

Ye Fan leaped into the cockpit of the Red-Maned Steed Zero. The power armor slowly closed and enveloped Ye Fan. Yao Guang also quickly put on her exclusive combat gear, climbed onto the command seat, and her eyes met Ye Fan's across the distance. They both saw the determination in each other's eyes.

"Board the ship!" Yao Guang raised his hand and gave the order in a deep voice, his tone crisp and decisive, carrying an unquestionable authority.

As soon as the order was given, hundreds of elite soldiers immediately moved in an orderly manner, heading in pre-assigned batches toward the landing craft docked on both sides of the armory.

The soldiers, clad in the Red Mane Steed Type 1 armor, moved with steady steps. The crisp, rhythmic clanging of the armor's metal mingled with the hum of the landing craft as they started, exuding a chilling aura of readiness for battle.

Ye Fan piloted the Red-Maned Steed Zero and was the first to board the flagship landing craft. Yao Guang followed closely behind, boarding the command cabin and keeping a close eye on the boarding progress to prevent any oversights.

Each landing craft quickly assembled its personnel, the hatches slowly closed, and the energy cores were activated one after another.