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Chapter 58: Uncertain Fate of Li Changzhou
Chapter 58: Uncertain Fate of Li Changzhou
A chill ran down Li Yuan's spine as he thought, "Out of service area?"
It was normal to have temporary connection issues, perhaps he was busy.
But being out of the service area meant only two possibilities.
First, his uncle's location might be experiencing signal interference.
Second, his uncle could be in the Star Realm.
As far as Li Yuan knew, the interior of the Star Realm was very peculiar, seemingly not in the same space as the normal Azure Star world. Many technological weapons would become ineffective, making communication extremely inconvenient.
"Could it be that my uncle has already entered the Star Realm?" Li Yuan's heart sank.
According to the recent news about the war in Lobu Sea, the military and the Martial Palace warriors had already advanced deep into the Star Realm for a counterattack.
Yet, when communicating with his uncle, he had always said he was in the 'Seventh Base' at the rear.
In an instant, numerous thoughts flashed through Li Yuan's mind.
"Qianxi, don't worry too much. Uncle will be fine," Li Yuan maintained a calm exterior.
He didn't want his sister to be alarmed.
"It's probably just signal interference, causing it to show as out of service."
"Uncle has always been at the rear. Even if the battle situation takes a turn, he can quickly evacuate," Li Yuan reassured her. "Aunt might be in class and unable to answer the call. Don't worry too much."
The middle school attended by Li Qianxi and Li Muhua was not the same school where Chen Hui worked.
"Really? Brother!" Li Qianxi seemed somewhat relieved but still filled with worry. "Is Dad truly at the rear?"
"Of course, it's true," Li Yuan smiled slightly. "Okay, go back to class first. I'll let you know if there's any news."
He hung up the call.
The smile on Li Yuan's face vanished, and he immediately spoke up, "Xiao Yu, search immediately for the latest battle situation in Lobu Sea. Check if they've initiated a Level Two War Alert."
A Level Three War Alert would already require a large-scale mobilization of military martial artists for reinforcement.
Level Two? It represented the entire Star Realm defense line being at risk of a complete breach.
The various provinces would undoubtedly provide large-scale support.
"Yes, Master," the assistant AI responded.
After only a few seconds, a light screen projection formed with a ~humming sound.
The screen displayed the military spokesperson of Xia Nation, dressed in a military uniform, his expression grave with a hint of sorrow.
The news release time was thirty minutes ago.
"The Level Two Star Realm of Lobu Sea... Since last September, up until now, over eleven thousand people have sacrificed themselves... Initiating the Level Two War Alert," the spokesperson announced solemnly.
"I believe that in this war, Xia Nation will emerge victorious, and humanity will prevail."
Following this, the light screen displayed a series of news articles about large-scale gatherings and mobilizations from various regions.
"Twenty-nine Martial Arts University support teams."
"Combat Robot Legions."
"Aerospace Forces."
On the vast plains, multi-functional war vehicles raced forward...
On the airport runways, aircraft and flying vehicles were taking off one after another...
Along the high-speed rail lines, legions of fully equipped combat robots stood ready...
...In various regions of Xia Nation, the local forces of the two major Martial Palaces began their urgent departures.
Support from all directions.
...
All of this indicated the urgency and danger of the war in the Lobu Sea Star Realm.
As Li Yuan watched the news on the light screen, he couldn't help but clench his fists tightly, the veins on the back of his hands becoming slightly prominent.
In that moment, Li Yuan recalled the Star Realm disaster he had personally experienced over a decade ago.
He had survived.
But his parents had departed forever.
Now, was this scene about to unfold again? Even if his uncle was in the so-called rear, it was still the rear of the front lines.
Would he be safe for sure?
At this thought, Li Yuan subconsciously looked out the window.
The sun was shining brightly, and the cherry blossoms were fragrant.
Through the window, he could see that on one side of the Martial Arts Teaching Building, a large number of students were still practicing Martial Arts cultivation, and many were even playing around.
After all, the Level Two War Alert had just been issued recently.
Besides the military and the two major Martial Palaces, most ordinary people were probably still unaware.
Moreover, Beijiang Province was quite far from Jiangbei Province.
The Level Two War Alert primarily involved the mobilization of military martial artists, at most recruiting retired soldiers. It wouldn't lead to a full-scale mobilization of the populace and wouldn't significantly impact Jiangcheng City.
"Xiao Yu, help me connect with Uncle," Li Yuan said in a low voice.
"Beep—Beep—" Each second seemed like an eternity.
The call connected.
But Chen Hui didn't turn on the light screen; only voice communication was available.
"Aunt?" Li Yuan spoke up directly. "I know, Li Yuan. There's no need to worry." Chen Hui's voice was calm. "As soon as I received the news, I called a colleague at your uncle's company headquarters and asked about it."
"The Seventh Base where your uncle is located hasn't been attacked. They've already started retreating, but the signal is likely affected."
Chen Hui explained, "I estimate he'll call us tonight or tomorrow."
"Is that so?" Li Yuan breathed a slight sigh of relief.
His greatest concern was that his uncle's location would come under attack and lose contact.
"Yes, you don't need to worry too much," Chen Hui's voice was relaxed. "Alright, I have a meeting to attend. I'll hang up first."
"Okay."
...In an empty school office, all the other teachers had gone to class.
She hung up the call with Li Yuan.
"Changzhou," Chen Hui's eyes were red, and tears welled up as she swiped through the light screen.
A new chat window appeared, with the sender's name marked as 'Xia Jian Jiuju Liu Manager'.
The last message from the other party clearly read: "Chen Hui, don't panic. It's true that the Third Base, where Uncle Li and the others are located, has lost contact. But the company hasn't confirmed its complete fall yet. War bases are extremely sturdy, and there's still hope for rescue."
The Third Base was the forward base.
"I will!"
"I must survive," Chen Hui silently vowed in her heart.
Her mind was filled with memories of the experiences she had shared with Li Changzhou over the past twenty years.
Chen Hui understood that the war front was extremely dangerous, and the entire war base had lost contact... Hope seemed slim.
However.
Without receiving accurate news of the base's complete fall, Chen Hui still held on to hope.
...
After hanging up the call with Auntie, Li Yuan felt relieved, no longer as worried as before.
Suddenly, his eyes widened.
Something was wrong!
"If Uncle was truly safe, Auntie would have shown concern and might have even complained to me a little," Li Yuan's thoughts flashed like lightning, "But Auntie's words were too casual."
This wasn't like Auntie's character.
At the same time, Li Yuan also wondered why Auntie didn't turn on the video call.
Could it be?
Taking a deep breath, Li Yuan spoke again, "Xiao Yu, help me contact Wang Haoyu, his remark is 'Uncle Wang'."
Wang Haoyu was Uncle's former colleague, and they often drank and dined together when Li Yuan was in elementary school.
However, since Uncle applied for an overseas assignment, their contact had become less frequent.
The call was quickly connected, and a middle-aged man in a suit appeared on the screen.
"Uncle Wang," Li Yuan's face was filled with anxiety, "How is my second uncle? Are they safe? Have they withdrawn?"
"Little Yuan, you know everything?" Uncle Wang in the video paused for a moment.
"I know most of it," Li Yuan's face was filled with worry, "Weren't they about to end the war? How could this happen suddenly? Uncle Wang, do you know the latest situation?"
"Since your aunt told you, I won't hide it from you," Uncle Wang sighed, "The Third Base, although not the first to face the counter-offensive, is located at the edge of the Star Realm. It's true that we've lost contact, and it's likely under siege now."
The Third Base? Li Yuan felt like he had been struck by lightning.
Uncle wasn't at the Seventh Base, but at the Third Base?
"But the Third Base is a forward base, the most sturdy one. The nation is gathering forces for a rescue operation," Uncle Wang spoke in a low voice, "Maybe they can be rescued... In any case, there's still hope."
"Also..."
Uncle Wang hesitated for a moment, "Little Yuan, I heard that you've made progress in martial arts and even obtained the 'Teenage Hero' title. I was delighted when I found out."
"You've grown up. If... I mean, if it's truly the worst-case scenario, you must be strong, take care of your aunt, and look after your younger siblings, do you understand?" Uncle Wang looked at the silent white-clothed youth on the other end of the video call.
Uncle Wang couldn't bear it and even felt that his words were a bit cruel.
He had watched Li Yuan grow up.
But he felt that at this moment, he should give Li Yuan some advice.
"I understand, I understand it all," Li Yuan spoke softly, "Uncle Wang, rest assured, I will take care of the family."
"Good, I'll visit you and your aunt later," Uncle Wang said in the end, "Call me if you need anything."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Wang," Li Yuan hung up the call.
In the Martial Arts Room.
Li Yuan felt a bit dazed, even slightly dizzy, his mind filled with Uncle Wang's words, the Third Base!
Lost contact, possibly fallen?
Moreover, from Uncle Wang's words, Li Yuan also inferred that there was a high probability that Uncle might not return alive.
"I will."
"There's definitely hope."
"Uncle, you must still be alive," Li Yuan clenched his fists, his heart wrenching with despair.
However, Li Yuan still held on to a sliver of hope in his heart.
He stood still, not moving.
Li Yuan remained silent for a long time.
As if realizing something, Li Yuan began sending messages to several people, including his younger siblings.
Huff!
Li Yuan bent down slightly and picked up the large gun he had thrown on the ground earlier.
"What has happened, cannot be changed."
"Whether Uncle can survive or not is not up to me. It depends on the national army and the martial artists," Li Yuan clenched his teeth, his heart aching and trembling.
"I can only pray for Uncle's safe return."
In Li Yuan's heart, Uncle and his father were no different.
"If... if it's that kind of outcome," Li Yuan's eyes turned slightly red, "Just as Uncle Wang said."
"I must hold this family together."
"Uncle would also not want me to be heartbroken and despondent. He would want me to be strong like a man," Li Yuan clenched his fists.
His eyes were slightly red, but the tears never fell.
Li Yuan didn't make any more calls, nor did he check the news again.
Instead, he resumed his gun training!
A series of gun shadows reappeared.
They continuously whistled and bloomed in the Martial Arts Room, Stone Pillar, Rock Valley Concealing Dragon, Ten Thousand Mountains... Each move of the Stone Pillar Gun Technique was displayed.
"Kill!"
"Kill!" At this moment, Li Yuan felt like the large sandbag in front of him had transformed into a bloodthirsty Star Realm creature.
It had become those bloodthirsty Star Realm creatures.
Li Yuan's heart was filled with a suppressed sadness and anger, and he wanted to vent it out.
With each thrust and slash of the gun, time passed, and Li Yuan's gun technique became faster and more fierce.
It had surpassed his previous skills! He was truly reaching new heights.
(End of Chapter)
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