Chapter 342: Blue Nebula (1/2)

Chapter 342: Blue Nebula

Translator: EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The starship had many mechanical arms installed to ensure a safe flight through the planetary ring. The arms made the ship look like a mining ship. By carefully clearing its flight path of floating rocks, Cornerstone slowly navigated through the planetary ring. The young boy’s bodyguards worked skillfully, as expected.

Ye Chong contacted his base. Nothing much changed with Sang Pu and the rest. Ye Chong did not tell them of his situation, only saying that he had matters to attend to, and would only return to the base much later. He also emphasized that he would be unable to reach them for a long time, and would leave all decisions to Sang Pu. Everyone back at the base was training hard, and did not even have time to guess what was happening to Ye Chong. However, even if they did find out, they would not be able to help. That was the main reason Ye Chong chose to keep them in the dark.

The long flight was dull and uninteresting. Fei Si had already taken over the alchemy laboratory, spending most of her time in that place. She was studying the information in the blue chip.

”Your design is alright, and workable. However …” Old Jalopy knitted his brows together as he stared at Ye Chong’s design schematics on the holographic screen. ”Are you sure that this flying vessel is good for assault? Its means of attack are too inflexible.” The holographic screen was showing a Collision mech.

”If it’s flying fast enough, and can negotiate turns easily, it can be a good weapon,” Ye Chong explained.

”It puts too much stress on the pilot!” Old Jalopy shook his head.

”Then we’ll improve the pilot’s physique.” There was no need to worry about the physique of the Sang Tribe’s members.

”Simple physical collision would require a strong material for the vessel,” Old Jalopy continued with disapproval.

”Oh, don’t worry about that, I’ve just the right material.” Skeletons born out of Archipelago’s strong gravity has excellent physical properties.

”Alright, I’ll give it a go,” Old Jalopy hesitated for a moment before nodding.

With assistance from a lecture specialized in ancient machinery, the Collision mech would definitely be improved. Ye Chong took the opportunity to stay close as Old Jalopy worked. The old man was surprised by his actions. Ancient machinery was a forgotten knowledge, it was his first time seeing someone expressing so much interest in the field. As someone who had dedicated his life to studying ancient machinery, nothing could make him happier than this. He was more than willing to share his thoughts and skills.

Ye Chong seized the opportunity to absorb all the new knowledge, often bringing in questions of his own. The young boy would sometimes come to join them, but he would quickly curl his lips in distaste and say, ”Ancient machinery is so much more impractical than even photon circuitry.” Ye Chong did not bother to explain himself.

Rui Bing did her own training everyday. From the first day since she began combat training under her father, she had never skipped her sessions. Persistence was the main reason that allowed her to attain Jie. On the contrary, Rui Su who had more innate talent was only an average combat expert. Ye Chong passed on everything he had on the Sanctuary’s meditation practice and mentalists to her, hoping that it would help her. Ye Chong was always generous to his comrades.

Everyone stared on the holographic screen, holding their breath. On the holographic screen was a small fleet of starships, about 500 kilometers away from them. 500 kilometers in outer space was like a brush on the shoulder walking on the streets. There were 30 starships in the fleet, with mechs flying around them as security.

Everyone was tensed up. If they were discovered, or if any of the ships decided to shoot in Cornerstone’s direction, they were doomed for sure.

Cornerstone flew slowly along its path. They did not accelerate, for fear of gathering attention.

Time seemed to slow down. All of them felt very anxious. This was a test of one’s mental fortitude.

Time passed, second by second.

As the starship disappeared from view, everyone heaved a sigh of relief. They had passed their first hurdle. Even Ye Chong was feeling a little nervous just now, much less the rest of them. Those with lesser determination were now all exhausted from the tension.

A looming threat caused even more tension than an immediate danger.