All Realms and Worlds: The Lost Home

The soldier had been operating the landing ship for a long time, under immense mental strain. Seeing the dire situation of other units, he finally collapsed. Not only him, but most of the other crew members were also pale and exhausted. The landing ship was running out of power, its shields were damaged, and the threat of the swarm of insects added to the immense pressure on everyone.

Not only him, but most of the other soldiers were also pale, exhausted, and more or less wounded. They had been fighting for too long and had exhausted all their strength. They no longer had the fierceness and fighting spirit they had before.

Looking at the exhausted soldiers before him and the unconscious Ye Fan, Yao Guang felt a heavy weight in his heart, yet remained calm. As the commander, he had to make the cruelest but most correct decision; as a scientist, he was aware of the risks of a second injection of the V3 modified drug, but he also knew that it was currently their only chance of survival.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Yao Guang's mind—an extremely cruel yet the only hope.

Yao Guang addressed all the crew and soldiers through the communicator, his voice heavy and resolute: "Listen up, everyone! We have no way out now. The landing ship is running out of power, its shields are damaged. If we want to get out alive, if we want to protect Ye Fan, if we want to save the landing ship, we have no choice but to fight!"

"I know you've all exhausted your strength and are injured, but we had no choice!"

"Immediately, all combat personnel, administer a second dose of V3 modified agent! Aircrew members, remain at your posts, maintain the landing ship's buoyancy, activate emergency power, and reinforce local shields!"

These words struck the soldiers like a thunderclap, leaving them stunned, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

V3 modified drug has extremely strong side effects. One injection will cause extreme pain, and after the effects wear off, the patient will fall into severe weakness. If a second injection is given, the side effects will double, and it may even cause permanent damage to the body. In severe cases, it may even lead to sudden death!

"Major General, a second injection of V3 Modified might not be enough for us... and it could affect our subsequent combat coordination..." a soldier said hesitantly through the communicator, a look of fear on his face—he would rather die in battle than endure the pain of a second injection, and he certainly didn't want the side effects of the drug to affect his comrades who were piloting the landing ship.

"I know!" Yao Guang's tone was heavy yet incredibly firm, without the slightest hesitation, displaying the decisiveness of a major general. "I am aware of the side effects of the second injection, and I know you are exhausted, but we have no choice!"

"If we don't inject the drug, once the swarm discovers our landing craft, everyone will be devoured, leaving no trace of their bodies. But if we inject the drug, we still have a sliver of hope, a chance to find a new escape route, and a chance to get out alive with Ye Fan and pilot the landing craft!"

"I won't force you. Those who are willing to get the injection, come with me for this last time; those who are not, I won't blame you, but you must understand that staying here means certain death." Yao Guang's voice was calm and even, yet it carried a powerful emotional impact. As a commander, he respected every soldier's choice, but he never concealed the cruelty of the situation.

After saying that, Yao Guang did not hesitate at all. He took out a V3 modified drug from the first aid kit next to the command chair and plunged it into his neck without hesitation. The dark red drug instantly surged into his body. As a major general, he had to set an example and maintain morale even if he had to suffer double the side effects.

(Yao Guang's power armor is different from Ye Fan's; it's not fully encased.)

"laugh--"

Intense pain instantly swept over Yao Guang's entire body, several times more painful than the first injection. It felt as if countless steel needles were frantically piercing her meridians, as if her body was about to be completely torn apart by the power of the drug.

Yao Guang groaned, veins bulging on his forehead, his whole body trembling violently, his face as pale as paper, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his fingers gripping the control stick tightly, not letting go even as he endured extreme pain—as the fleet commander, he had to stay at his post, maintain the stability of the landing ship, and prevent everyone from falling into chaos.

Seeing Yao Guang's actions, the soldiers all fell silent.

Looking at the unconscious Ye Fan, the remains of their companions beside them, and the frenzied swarm of insects in the distance, their hearts were filled with struggle and pain.

Death, or enduring extreme pain to fight for a chance at life.

There is no third option.

"Fight to the death!" a combat soldier roared, a resolute glint in his eyes. He injected V3 modified serum into his power armor. "I don't want to die! I want to get out of here alive and protect the honor of the Good Samaritans!"

"Let's give it our all!"

"Let's give it our all!"

More and more combat soldiers roared furiously, injecting the V3 modified serum from their power armor into their necks. The dark red serum flowed into their bodies continuously. Meanwhile, the crew members remained at their control posts, gritting their teeth to maintain the landing ship's levitation, activate emergency power, and reinforce the shields, not daring to relax for a moment.

"ah--"

"Ugh—"

A series of piercing screams came from the combat compartment of the landing ship. Soldiers collapsed to the ground, their bodies trembling violently, veins bulging on their foreheads, faces as pale as paper, and blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. They were enduring extreme pain, but their eyes remained resolute—they knew that only by enduring this pain could they gain the strength to protect the landing ship and their comrades.

Intense pain, like a tidal wave, relentlessly swept over their entire bodies. Their meridians burned, their bones trembled, and their bodies felt as if they were about to be completely torn apart. Yet, they gritted their teeth and refused to give up or beg for mercy—they knew this was their only hope, their last struggle.

A few minutes later, the effects of the medicine gradually took hold.

The soldiers slowly got up from the ground. Their faces were still pale, and their wounds were still bleeding, but their eyes were flashing with a violent light, and their aura was rapidly increasing, even stronger than when they were injected with the drug for the first time.

The extreme pain brought them extreme power, but they also knew that this power was temporary and that it came at the cost of their lives. After the effects of the drug wore off, they would fall into an even more severe state of weakness than before, and might even die.

But they didn't care anymore.

Now, all they want is to live, to find an escape route with Ye Fan, and to fight this last time!

"Attention all crews! Full engine power! Adjust course and fly low along the edge of the collapsed area!" Yao Guang, enduring the excruciating pain from the medication, sat upright, his fingers flying across the control panel. His voice sharp, he issued the order via communicator: "Combat soldiers, prepare for action! In the event of a swarm attack, immediately activate the landing ship's onboard weapons to counterattack, or engage the Zerg outside the landing ship. Hold the landing ship at all costs! We're heading to the higher ground ahead to find a concealed docking point for temporary shelter. I will analyze the Zerg's activity patterns in real time!"

"receive!"

"Roger!" All crew members and soldiers responded in unison, their voices fierce and resolute. The aircrew put all their strength into maneuvering the landing ship, adjusting its course, and rapidly advancing along the edge of the collapsed area. The combat soldiers, struggling to stay upright, reached the landing ship's weapon control positions, ready to counterattack, their eyes warily fixed on the detectors.

At this moment, they were like a group of madmen on the verge of despair, relying on the powerful strength gained from the second injection, their inner beliefs, and their desire to live, to struggle forward in this purgatory devoured by insects.

Along the way, the detectors repeatedly captured signals from the swarm of insects. Many insects that had devoured their own kind sensed the energy fluctuations of the landing ship and frantically rushed towards it. They were huge, extremely fast, and their sharp mandibles gleamed coldly as they slammed into the landing ship's shields, making loud "bang" sounds and causing the ship to tremble violently.

Yao Guang steadily steered the first ship, skillfully adjusting its course to avoid the swarm's frenzied attacks. Simultaneously, she ordered the onboard energy cannons to be activated, precisely bombarding the approaching swarm. Her tone was calm and decisive: "The swarm is approaching from the port side! Third ship, intercept! The starboard shield is damaged; activate emergency reinforcement! Maintain course; do not stop!"

While directing the landing ship to evade and counterattack, he analyzed the activity patterns of the swarm through the detector. His fingertips never stopped swiping, and even though he was in excruciating pain and blood kept spilling from the corner of his mouth, he remained absolutely calm. He knew that the landing ship was everyone's hope, and he could not afford to make the slightest mistake. Every second he lingered increased the risk of the landing ship being destroyed.

And so, the three landing ships continued their counterattack and advance, their onboard energy cannons roaring as they slashed at the swarming insectoids. Their shields were damaged multiple times, and their emergency energy was being consumed at great expense. Behind them, soldiers in power armor fought the insectoids outside the ships. After advancing for an unknown amount of time, Yao Guang finally discovered a relatively safe hiding place through its detectors—a cave hidden behind a huge rock. The cave entrance was just big enough for the three landing ships to dock, and the insectoid signals around it were weak.

This cave, hidden behind a huge rock, has a narrow entrance and is surrounded by dense rock vegetation. Moreover, the interior of the cave is relatively dry, and no trace of insects has been found so far. It is one of the few safe havens in this hellish place.

"Quickly, all landing craft, dock in sequence, maintain distance, and avoid collisions!" Yao Guang ordered sharply, leading the way as she slowly steered the first ship into the cave, precisely docking at the designated position. "Crew members, shut down the engines, cut off all external energy fluctuations, and activate stealth mode; two remain at the landing craft control positions to monitor the swarm signals; two clear the inside of the cave, checking for any hidden insects; the remaining combat soldiers, assist the medical personnel in caring for Ye Fan!"

"receive!"

The crew and soldiers sprang into action, each fulfilling their duties. The three landing ships smoothly docked inside the cave, their engines slowly shutting off, all external indicator lights going out, and they entered complete concealment mode. The crew members remaining at the control stations kept a close eye on the detectors, vigilantly monitoring the movement of the insect swarm outside. The soldiers clearing the cave, armed with energy weapons, carefully searched every corner. The rest went into the medical bay of the first ship to care for the unconscious Ye Fan and treat each other's wounds.

Yao Guang, forcing himself to stand up from the command chair, walked into the medical bay of the first ship, squatted down, and gently checked Ye Fan's carotid artery and breathing with his fingertips. His expression remained calm, but a trace of imperceptible solemnity flashed in his eyes. As a super scientist, he could clearly judge Ye Fan's injuries and knew that he was not in immediate danger of death, but he also understood that he had to evacuate the landing ship as soon as possible in order to give Ye Fan a complete treatment. The landing ship's energy and shields could not hold for much longer.

"Ye Fan, hold on." Yao Guang said in a deep voice, her tone firm and without any extra emotion. "We have found a temporary shelter. I will find a way to get you out of here. Your mission is not yet complete. You cannot fall here."

After saying that, he took out the emergency medicine and injected it into Ye Fan's body again. Then he turned around and walked out of the medical pod to the landing ship's control position to check the swarm signal on the detector and continue to simulate the evacuation route.

Outside the cave, the piercing hissing and gnawing sounds continued, along with the rumbling of the collapsing ground and the impact of falling rocks. The sound of the rocks crashing through the landing ship's hull could be faintly felt, and the strong, pungent stench wafted into the landing ship through the cave's cracks, making one want to vomit.

The crew members remaining at the control station kept their eyes glued to the detectors, their eyes alert and their bodies tense, not daring to relax for a moment—they knew that this place was only temporarily safe, and the swarm of insects outside could discover the cave at any time. Once the swarm swarmed in, the three landing ships would not be able to start up quickly, and all of them would surely die.

The soldiers who were clearing the cave quickly completed their task. No hidden insects were found inside, making it relatively safe. However, their faces remained serious, showing no sign of relaxation. They knew very well that in this situation, being devoured by insects was only a matter of time.

The soldiers tended to each other's wounds, most of which were deep and bleeding profusely. Many of them were covered in scars, but their faces showed no complaints, no hesitation, only determination and resolve.

The side effects of the second injection of V3 modified drug were slowly appearing. Many combat soldiers began to tremble all over, their faces became even paler, and their breathing became weaker. Some even almost fainted on the deck of the landing ship. But they still gritted their teeth and did not fall down or give up. They had to hold the landing ship, protect Ye Fan and Yao Guang, and wait for the opportunity to evacuate.

Sitting in the control chair of the landing ship, Yao Guang watched the swarm's signals on the detector. Though heavy-hearted, he remained calm and composed. He felt no despair; instead, he quickly deduced the swarm's activity patterns and the terrain changes of the space continent in his mind, while calculating how long the landing ship's remaining energy could sustain them. As a super scientist and fleet commander, he firmly believed that there was always a chance of survival in dire circumstances, and the landing ship was their only means of escape.

He knew very well that the fleet outside the outer continent was also facing a frenzied attack from the Zerg swarm. As the fleet commander, he was fully aware of the strength of his fleet, but he also understood that the fleet's situation would be extremely difficult in the face of such a frenzied swarm. However, he did not panic. He silently considered the possibility of coordination between the internal and external forces. Once a suitable route was found, he would immediately contact the external fleet and pilot the landing ships to break through.

Unbeknownst to them, an even more brutal and desperate battle was raging outside the cosmic continent.

In outer space, the fleets of the Human Alliance, the Star River Federation, and the Demi-human race were neatly arranged, forming a solid defensive line around the cosmic continent. Cannons roared and lights flashed as countless energy cannons slammed into the swarms of insects rushing towards them.

But at this moment, these fleets are in dire straits.

Countless insects, like a tidal wave, surged forth in an endless stream, densely packed and seemingly without end. Like madmen, they charged madly toward the fleet, disregarding everything, even if they were hit by energy cannons, even if they were shattered to pieces, they were still fearless in the face of death.

These insects, clearly influenced by the swarm within the cosmic continent, have become extremely frenzied and ruthless. They no longer fear artillery fire or death; they charge relentlessly and devour everything in sight, treating everything they see as food.

"Boom—boom—boom—"

A series of earth-shattering explosions rang out instantly, and countless energy cannons struck the leading swarm of insects. Countless insects were instantly blasted apart, and green blood spread in space, forming a strange green nebula.

But this didn't have much effect. The insects kept coming in waves, one after another, like a tide, impossible to kill or stop.

A Star Federation warship was besieged by countless insects. The insects frantically gnawed at the warship's hull, their sharp mandibles constantly piercing the warship's armor. Soon, countless small holes were gnawed into the warship's hull, energy was constantly leaking out, and the engine was emitting a "buzzing" noise, beginning to malfunction.

"Warning! Warning! The hull of the warship is severely damaged, energy is leaking, and the engines are about to shut down. Requesting support! Requesting support!" From inside the warship came the urgent cries for help from the crew, their voices filled with boundless fear.

However, the surrounding fleets were also struggling to survive and had no extra strength to support them. They could only watch helplessly as the Star Federation warship was devoured and destroyed bit by bit by countless insects. Finally, it made a deafening explosion and completely disappeared into space, leaving not a trace of wreckage.

Not far away, a demi-human warship was also in the same predicament. Insects were frantically gnawing at the warship's deck, swarming into the interior, and beginning to devour the crew. Heart-wrenching screams came from inside the warship, sending chills down one's spine.

The demi-human crew fought desperately, but the number of insects was simply too great and too frenzied. They were powerless to resist and could only struggle in vain, waiting for death to come.

The Human Alliance fleet was in no better shape. Countless insects charged madly towards the Human Alliance's warships. The warships' cannons roared incessantly, slaying the charging insects. However, the number of insects was increasing and becoming more frenzied. The hull of the warships began to break, their energy was being consumed, and the crew members began to suffer casualties.

"Captain, there are too many bugs! Our guns are almost out, and the hull of the warship is about to be eaten away by the bugs. We can't hold on much longer!" A crew member reported urgently to the captain, his voice trembling slightly.

The captain stood in the command room, staring intently at the holographic screen. He saw the dense swarms of insects on the screen, the warships around him being destroyed one after another, and the casualty reports of his crew. His face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with despair and helplessness.

"Hold on!" the captain commanded sharply, his voice firm yet slightly hoarse. "No matter what, we must hold on. We must hold the line and wait for those inside to evacuate. We cannot give up; we cannot let those inside sacrifice themselves in vain!"

But deep down, he knew they were about to give up. Their artillery was running out, their warships were about to be destroyed, and their crew was exhausted. Their resistance seemed so pale and powerless in the face of these frenzied insect swarms.

In space, the cannons still roared, the insects still swarmed, the warships continued to be destroyed, and the crew members continued to fight back, but the shadow of death still loomed over everyone.

Inside the cosmic continent, three landing ships were quietly docked in a cave, in concealment mode. Outside, swarms of insects were frantically devouring everything in their path. Yao Guang remained as calm as a mountain, sitting in the control chair of the landing ship, keeping a watchful eye on the insect swarm's movements through the detectors while rapidly analyzing evacuation plans and calculating routes. Outside the cosmic continent, the fleet was in dire straits, its artillery exhausted and casualties heavy, yet it still held on—this was Yao Guang's fleet, inheriting his tenacity and determination.

Ye Fan remained unconscious in the landing ship's medical bay, while Yao Guang and the crew and soldiers continued to struggle—Yao Guang remained calm and composed, directing everyone to be on guard and monitor the swarm of insects while simultaneously simulating evacuation routes and calculating the landing ship's energy consumption, demonstrating the triple demeanor of a Human Alliance Major General, fleet commander, and super scientist; the fleets of the Human Alliance, the Star River Federation, and the Demi-human race were also still fighting hard.

Everyone was in dire straits. The landing ships were running out of power, their shields were damaged, the outer fleet was on the verge of annihilation, and the hope of survival was dwindling, with the threat of death drawing ever closer. But Yao Guang never gave up. His mind was constantly racing, analyzing all possible ways to survive, and maneuvering the landing ships in preparation for a breakout. As the commander and scientist, his duty was to lead everyone, piloting the landing ships, and fight their way out of this desperate situation.

No one knows how long they can hold on, no one knows if they will survive and escape this hellish place, and no one knows how this war against the insect swarm will ultimately end...