Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 1677: The Eternal Regret

After everyone returned to a base of the Resistance Army, they began to promote some people and supplement command personnel to complete the command system in preparation for the upcoming battle.

No matter what exactly is on the Demon Refining Island, anything related to the Ancient Super Civilization must be extraordinary. Since the X Legion goes to such great lengths to obtain it, Gu Fan and his team must spare no effort to disrupt their plans.

First comes the plan; launching another attack on the Demon Refining Island is not like last time. The X Legion has suffered continuous losses but has regrouped their forces at the Demon Refining Island Base and strengthened their defenses.

Jie suggested using the same method as last time; maybe the enemy still hasn’t figured out how the group infiltrated the Demon Refining Island Base previously.

But Lu Yi shook her head in opposition, believing that as long as the enemy isn’t a bunch of useless fellows, they must have figured it out.

Originally, Gu Fan was also hesitating whether to use the method from last time, but upon Lu Yi’s words, he immediately dismissed the idea. It wasn’t because Lu Yi made sense but because this doomsayer’s words were eerily accurate, and it scared people.

Someone mentioned, "Do you remember last time? The Demon Refining Island Base was covered in lava. Doesn’t that mean the base has already been destroyed?"

To this, Gu Fan shook his head. The entire Demon Refining Island Base is an artificial volcano; how could it be destroyed by a volcano? Who’s ever heard of lava destroying a volcano?

Everyone thought about it and agreed, and began to imagine the scene of the upcoming attack on the Demon Refining Island Base in their minds.

In everyone’s mind, there must be a lot of enemies around the Demon Refining Island, equipped with heavy firepower. The Resistance Army’s mere arsenal simply can’t breach it, so...

This time is different from last time; the enemy has strengthened their defenses. But on Gu Fan’s side, there are also three powerful allies. If they charge head-on, it’s not entirely impossible.

Lin Yue suggested that the action must be swift, as the enemy may be accelerating their pace to extract things related to the Ancient Super Civilization.

Jie also knew that action should be taken immediately. However, the Resistance Army Headquarters suffered severe damage, with heavy casualties; rebuilding combat strength takes time, and gathering forces from other Resistance locations also requires time.

Gu Fan’s intention was for the Resistance Army to mobilize as many forces as possible. This battle is crucial: winning would greatly boost morale, while losing could extinguish all hope.

During a brief discussion, everyone began to get ready, mobilizing everything that could be mobilized.

Over fifty vehicles carrying people, weapons, and various supplies set out under the cover of night.

Almost the entire Resistance Army from this base was deployed, and Jie also called in forces from another Resistance base. Even though they knew this collected force was still far from sufficient, it was all the manpower they could gather in a short time.

The convoy surged across the barren land, heading straight for the coast. Everyone felt uneasy inside.

Gu Fan studied the map, strategizing. He knew they couldn’t win through a frontal assault, and the infiltration method from last time wouldn’t work either. A feasible plan had to be devised, ideally before they reached their destination.

However, contrary to his wishes, by the time they reached the coast and set up camp, Gu Fan was still at a loss. He even looked at the sea, utterly distressed.

Having no plan meant they would have to charge blindly. With the smaller forces on their side, a frontal attack was just not worth the heavy casualties it would incur.

Nevertheless, intelligence is paramount before an attack. Jie had already assigned this task to a reconnaissance unit, and perhaps the information they returned could provide Gu Fan with some references to help formulate a good plan.

Unfortunately, the reconnaissance unit did not bring back good news. The enemy’s forces were deployed along the coastline, with ships patrolling the nearby waters. Under intense fire coverage, any unfamiliar ship attempting to approach would be sunk.

Everyone suddenly felt hopeless. The enemy learned from last time’s lesson and concentrated their forces, leaving no gaps for the Resistance Army to infiltrate.

"See, I told you..." Lu Yi’s words were cut short by the disdainful looks from everyone.

Moreover, there was another critical piece of information: the volcano at the Demon Refining Island Base hadn’t erupted for a long time. Does this mean... perhaps the enemy has begun to explore the secrets within the volcano, and maybe the Ancient Super Civilization’s artifacts have already fallen into enemy hands.

Gu Fan stared at the map, contemplating over and over, deciding not to hesitate any longer. No matter what, they must go forward.

"Boss, you’ll lead the charge, no problem with that, right?" Gu Fan looked at the Boss, who responded indifferently, "No problem, whatever you say goes, plus I’ve longed to tear that place down."

Seeing the Boss so cooperative, everyone felt slightly reassured, previously worried that a clash of personalities might cause issues.

Lord Xiong kindly reminded, "Be careful, we still don’t know how many strong enemies are stationed, or if the Great Demon King is there."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s hearts sank, secretly thinking, yes, if it’s something truly important, the Great Demon King must be there.

The Boss appeared indifferent, as if he didn’t need Lord Xiong’s reminder at all.

Gu Fan understood the tension between the Boss and Lord Xiong, but at this critical moment, he sincerely hoped the two could put aside past grievances and collaborate.

The operation was about to commence, and the Boss began preparations, planning to go it alone.

Before departure, Lord Xiong once again reminded the Boss to act carefully, as if genuinely concerned for the Boss’s safety.

"Don’t worry, I won’t die; I’m immortal." The Boss responded without even glancing at Lord Xiong.

Seeing the Boss’s attitude, Lord Xiong couldn’t help but sigh. Throughout, their relationship never reconciled.

As Lord Xiong watched the Boss leave step by step, the firm, resolute steps and back seemed to tell Lord Xiong outright that the Boss didn’t need his concern at all.

Suddenly, the Boss stopped, then indifferently turned back, looking at Lord Xiong’s astonished face, and coldly said, "Don’t think that because you endured a lot for me during the time you were trapped at the Demon Refining Island Base, I will forgive you. Both you and I know that we’re both immortal. After millennia, there’s nothing that we treat with sentiment anymore."

After saying this, the Boss strode away again, not caring how hurtful the words were, nor about Lord Xiong’s expression.

"Immortality has given us endless life but robbed us of feelings; it’s both good and bad." Lord Xiong sighed towards the sky, looking deeply nostalgic, even showing a self-mocking smile.

But the arrival of one person broke this gloomy atmosphere. Gu Fan firmly said, "Sorry, Lord Xiong, I disagree with you."

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