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"That’s good to hear," Minister Eric’s eyes lit up with joy, even more elated to hear that Bai E was willing to come along than he had been upon hearing that the third-tier Spiritual Energy practitioner Pansen would join the expedition, "Then it’s settled here, we depart at six o’clock in the morning. I’ll have someone contact the Military Department right now. Captain Bai, you go back and confirm the appointment."

"Okay."

Once the matter was decided, actions followed like lightning.

The once languid intelligence department suddenly bustled with activity, preparing everything needed for the next day’s journey.

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Bai E also said goodbye and then turned to leave.

To the side, the third-tier Spiritual Energy practitioner Pansen stood, his face showing a trace of displeasure as he scanned everything before him.

However, he said nothing, only snorted coldly, and with a swish of his trench coat hem, he turned and left.

...

Back at camp, Bai E instructed You to see to the special squad’s mission, then once again entered the hangar alone.

The mech servants, still like ants, scurried beneath the towering Mechas, altering their paths to avoid Bai E when they saw him approaching from afar.

Bai E climbed into the cockpit and found a comfortable position to begin practicing his Spiritual Energy techniques.

The Breathing Skill acquired from Yue Ying, once put into motion, could train one’s own level of Spiritual Energy, but this process required consistent and prolonged dedication, certainly not a quick fix that would show significant results overnight.

"Your Spiritual Energy has improved through long and arduous practice, Spiritual Energy +1/1."

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At five o’clock in the early morning, Bai E opened his eyes.

His gaze swept through everything inside the cockpit as Bai E’s palm gently caressed it, as if caressing a lover.

"Goodbye..."

The lights in the cockpit dimmed slightly, as if responding to Bai E’s farewell.

At six o’clock sharp, six vehicles left the base on schedule.

The last mission had required stealth to avoid attracting attention, but this time, a larger task force was required to carry more relief and technical personnel on board.

The only constant was Bai E, still leading the way at the head of the convoy.

The pre-planned route bore some resemblance to the previous one, yet it wasn’t entirely the same.

In this era, nothing is eternal. The wilderness environment often changes due to a variety of factors. However, to witness such tremendous shifts… that was quite worrisome.

They flew past the site of the Blood Raven Forest they had passed last time, with everyone in the three vehicles pressed up against the windows in surprise, their gazes sweeping over what should have been a black woodland.

The blood ravens that once perched on the branches had vanished, replaced by a sea of brown forest stretching under the morning sun.

The forest bore no leaves, just bare branches.

They writhed and entwined like living creatures with their own lives, forking into countless strange shapes that twisted freely in the breeze, intertwined like lovers’ fingers, inseparable.

So much so, the entire forest seemed to be interconnected, forming a single unified entity.

At the corner of one’s eye, it even felt as if one could sense the pulsations that the entire forest emitted together, gently undulating, rhythmic like breath.

"The Bug Race’s infection has worsened…" Minister Eric, seated in the same vehicle as Bai E, stared distantly at the woodland, his expression filled with deep concern.

Of course, the Bug Race’s deliberate expansion required dispatching the army to "sow seeds" for it to be efficient and appropriate.

But their mere presence subtly influences everything in the vicinity, an impact that is irreversible and permanently etched.

Their genes possess strong aggression, able to engage in wondrous interactions with any life form they encounter.

"If we don’t eradicate the Bug Race, they’ll eventually overrun the whole planet!" Minister Eric clenched his fists tightly, his palms squeezed firm, filled with anxiety.

He was a pessimist regarding the future of humanity and thus advocated for accelerating technological development, hoping to swiftly eliminate the Bug Race globally and thoroughly expunge their genes from the planet.

He knew that this idea was challenging, even impractical.

But it was precisely for that reason that he had to start with himself, to start now.

The time left for future generations... is running short.

"Victory will surely be ours," Bai E glanced one last time at the living forest receding in the rearview mirror as he pressed the accelerator deeper.

Traversing nearly the same wilderness for the second time, his superior driving skills made the journey familiar, and he led the convoy swiftly forward.

Blood Raven Forest, Sandworm Sea...

The risks encountered last time flowed past one by one, unexpectedly serene.

It was only after re-entering the lush forest once again that the sight of the green-skinned youngsters leaping quickly through the jungle caught Bai E’s attention, leading the pack at the very front.

His foot instinctively tapped the brake as Bai E quietly gave instructions through the walkie-talkie, "Slow down, we’ve spotted a group of orcs, prepare to hide on the spot."

The squads on a mission never had the obligation to cut through mountains and divert waters; their ultimate destination was everyone’s goal. Anything encountered along the way, unless it was insurmountable, could be avoided if possible.

However, the moment Bai E’s voice fell, another voice tinged with a faint Spiritual Energy spoke, "There’s no need."

That voice was so steady that those who heard it instantly felt full of trust.

Bai E’s brows furrowed slightly, and in the next moment, his heart opened up to complete trust in the other, his foot gently lifting off the brake he had been pressing, and the vehicle once again resumed its normal speed... speeding straight towards the green-skinned orcs at the edge of vision.

They passed by almost face to face.

The closest green-skinned orc was no more than three meters from the convoy, but chuckling as they crossed the roots of a large tree, it didn’t even glance in the direction of Bai E and the others.

Thus, the six off-road vehicles with their engines roaring boldly crossed right before the orcs, from start to finish without even triggering the natural reflexes of those living plants.

The warriors and information department personnel, who had been unconsciously holding their breaths by the windows, watched in amazement as the green-skinned orcs gradually fell behind where the cars could no longer see, clicking their tongues in wonder, "Are they blind or something?"

"Or is the boss just that impressive..."

Pansen sat in his seat, sneering arrogantly, "I told you we didn’t need the protection of those special squads."

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"What the boss says is true."

Facing those admiring and respectful gazes, Pansen’s expression remained cold as he lightly lifted his chin, "Go about your duties, and don’t panic if we encounter something similar again, I will take action."

"Yes, Boss!"

Using the power of Spiritual Energy to make everyone disregard their attention on him, Pansen then slumped in his seat, his face showing signs of fatigue as he rubbed his temples with both hands.

A third-tier Spiritual Energy user only had more vibrant energy, better suited for external use, but it was far from being able to disregard consumption.

Glimpsing the situation in the following cars through the internal rearview mirror, Bai E’s eyebrows raised, and he pressed his lips together, staying silent.

A third-tier Spiritual Energy user doesn’t seem to be as strong as one might think?

...

Arriving once again at the familiar base, the personnel left on duty at the base, having received early internet information notifications, were already waiting at the entrance.

Taking the lead, Bai E immediately saw the slender lady at the front of the group.

The assistant lady’s visage remained as fresh and elegant as ever, but visibly more haggard.

The scale of restarting a Golden Age server cluster - how vast was it?

And the only one with the technical expertise to maintain it was her alone.

During this time of standing guard, she spent days and nights learning, studying, and practicing.

Although she enjoyed the process, she indeed was near her limit; she needed someone to step in and give her time to recover.

"Long time no see," Bai E smiled at her gently, a warm look on his face.

The assistant lady’s expression froze for a moment, and her face instantly bloomed with a mix of surprise and joy, "…Long time no see."