Chapter 131: Arrival at the Battlefield

Chapter 131: Arriving at the Battlefield

Just as before, Liu Shaoyu’s communication request was answered almost immediately. Seeing Liu Shaoyu on the screen, Wang Weifu asked with surprise, "Oh, why so fast? Did something happen?"

Liu Shaoyu thought to myself, *You're the fast one...* Then he said aloud, "Well, it seems I just figured out the direction of my genetic ability."

Hearing this, Wang Weifu hurriedly asked, "What's the situation? Tell me in detail." Thus, Liu Shaoyu carefully recounted his own discovery, as well as Thomas's findings, to Wang Weifu.

"Wait! Is everything you just said true?" Wang Weifu asked in astonishment after listening to Liu Shaoyu's description.

Liu Shaoyu thought, *Of course it's true, why would I lie to you...* So he answered affirmatively, "Yes, is there a problem?"

"No, it's not a problem. It's just that no one has ever entered the first stage so quickly after gene awakening," Wang Weifu said.

"The first stage? What do you mean?" Liu Shaoyu continued to ask.

Wang Weifu calmed down slightly and explained, "As you know, although many people may not know about the emergence of the S-gene, it has actually existed for quite a long time. Therefore, we had already established a very standardized classification for this S-gene long before this. The anomaly you sensed previously was the awakening stage. Once the awakening is complete, it enters what I call the first stage—the very stage you are experiencing right now. In this stage, S-gene users undergo training tailored to their abilities to enhance their power."

Hearing this, Liu Shaoyu roughly understood. The so-called first stage was like leveling up, but since it was the first stage, it meant he had just crossed the threshold. Why was Wang Weifu so surprised? While feeling puzzled, he heard Wang Weifu speak again.

"Actually, many people spend their entire lives lingering in the awakening stage. The first stage is a threshold; only by entering the first stage does it mean that one's S-gene abilities can truly develop. Most people merely passively benefit from the perks of the awakening stage. Only entering the first stage marks the beginning of your ability to actively use this power to accomplish things."

"Use it? How do I use it? Is it like reading information, as Thomas mentioned?" Liu Shaoyu asked.

"Thomas actually only plays an auxiliary role. The upgrade I gave you this time was also intended for the period after your awakening. In fact, this upgrade was tailor-made for S-gene awakened ones. Only with awakened genes can Thomas's full potential be unleashed," Wang Weifu said.

Upon hearing this, a chill ran down Liu Shaoyu's spine. It turned out he had been wasting Thomas all this time. "Alright, I have some things to attend to here. I will transmit the specific training materials to you. Once Thomas reminds you, you can check them yourself. Also, do not mention the fact that you have already reached the first stage to anyone," Wang Weifu instructed.

Knowing what Wang Weifu was worried about, Liu Shaoyu gave a reassuring confirmation and ended the communication. Right at that moment, a message came from Xu Meng: they had arrived.

Redka Star was located at the intersection of the outer and inner territories of the Federal star domain. Before the outbreak of the war, it had served as a transportation transit station for the Thought Society, where spaceships received supplies before flying further away.

After the war broke out, it was placed under strict control, serving exclusively as a supply depot for the Thought Society fleet.

"Our mission is to wait for news here. The Society has assigned us a guide who is very familiar with the terrain here. Just before we arrived, the enemy ambushed a supply fleet of the Huaxia fleet. Therefore, after a brief rest, we must go and investigate first," Xu Meng had already exchanged intelligence with the Society's personnel, and the guide was standing right beside him.

"Hello everyone, my name is Sean. I am your guide," Sean introduced himself.

The guide looked to be about forty years old, perhaps even older. He had a square face and spoke fluent Huaxia language, allowing everyone to communicate without a translator. His skin was somewhat darkened, likely from prolonged exposure to high radiation environments.

"This is Liu Shaoyu, the captain of our fleet," Xu Meng introduced Liu Shaoyu to Sean.

"Hello, Captain. The fleet's supplies are already prepared and currently undergoing maintenance. We can discuss the situation here first," Sean said eagerly, wasting no time once he knew who was in charge.

Liu Shaoyu appreciated Sean's work ethic and warmly replied, "Alright, Mr. Sean. Sorry to trouble you with what's ahead. Let's head to the command room first and brief us on the situation." With that, Liu Shaoyu turned around to lead the way.

The group quickly walked to the command room. Along the way, Liu Shaoyu introduced the members of the fleet to Sean. When they bumped into Alisha in the command room, Liu Shaoyu was surprised to discover that the two actually knew each other. But he quickly understood—they were both members of the Thought Society, so it was inevitable they would be acquainted.

"Please make yourselves at home, everyone. I heard from Mr. Wang Weifu earlier. I also work for Mr. Wang within the Society," Sean said once everyone had gathered in the command room.

Sean's words left Liu Shaoyu a bit bewildered. He thought to himself that Wang Weifu seemed to be doing quite well... truly impressive. However, this also indirectly illustrated that the internal politics of the Thought Society were very complicated. Still, Liu Shaoyu wasn't overly concerned, as he had no intention of entangling himself deeply with the Thought Society. But since they were currently under someone else's roof, having an insider made things much easier.

"Then Mr. Sean, please brief us on the current situation," Liu Shaoyu said.

"Alright. The frontal battle between the Federation and the Vatican Holy See has been underway for some time. The Society has signed an agreement with Huaxia, but we are primarily responsible for operations outside the main front, and I don't know the specifics of those. Those areas are managed by other lords. Our main responsibility is the behind-the-enemy-lines battlefield, as well as some star systems that aren't the main theater of war. For instance, the Kovelha Star System we are heading to shortly. This place was originally unremarkable, but because it is close to a star gate, Huaxia's logistics fleet passes through here. An enemy ambush occurred during this recent transport run. The enemy is extremely cunning; after succeeding in the ambush, they destroyed the star gate and went into hiding. We suspect they are still lingering within the Kovelha Star System, so our mission this time is to ferret them out," Sean finished in one breath, looking at Liu Shaoyu to gauge his reaction.

Understanding the mission, Liu Shaoyu roughly formed a countermeasure in his mind. However, he still needed more information. As for Sean, Liu Shaoyu had a clear positioning for him: this guide was essentially a liaison dispatched by the Society to communicate with him.

"What is the enemy's strength? I need to know," Liu Shaoyu asked.

"Because the enemy's objective was an ambush, and Huaxia's logistics fleet cannot spare main combat forces due to the tight frontline battle, these transport fleets do not have many escort ships. According to the intelligence transmitted back, the enemy has only three battleships. However, they have all been retrofitted, carry a large number of drones, and boast superb kinetic performance," Sean replied.

Nodding upon hearing this, Liu Shaoyu thought that dealing with only three ships would be manageable. Since it was an ambush, their mobility definitely wouldn't be poor. Judging strictly by conventional warships, his side held no advantage. However, warships were just the surface; his true trump card was the War Dragon. Moreover, handing this mission to him implied that his War Dragon's capabilities were taken for granted, which was why he was assigned this task. Even so, Liu Shaoyu needed to ask for clarification.

"Then what is the primary objective of this mission?" Liu Shaoyu asked.

Sean quickly grasped Liu Shaoyu's intent and answered, "The main purpose behind Mr. Wang assigning this mission is still to test the performance of the War Dragon. However, to prevent information leakage, I was assigned to assist in this operation."

Hearing this, Liu Shaoyu felt somewhat puzzled. Wasn't he just here to assist? Why repeat it, was there another meaning? "What does Mr. Sean mean by assisting?"

"I am an S-gene user. Part of my ability allows me to shield and block information transmissions. Therefore, my presence ensures that no information will be leaked," Sean explained.

At this point, Liu Shaoyu understood completely. So he was an ability holder. No wonder, and at the same time, he couldn't help but feel amazed by Wang Weifu's capability. Wang had previously claimed to be the emissary of this generation. Could it be... that all these S-gene users answered to him? If that were the case, it would be utterly awe-inspiring... As Liu Shaoyu was pondering this, someone reported that the resupply had been completed.

"Alright, the resupply is finished. Everyone to your posts, we are about to depart. Sean, you can stay right here; once the timing is right, you will begin using your ability," Liu Shaoyu instructed.

Upon receiving the order, everyone returned to their respective stations. Soon, the fully resupplied fleet set sail once more. Liu Shaoyu himself remained aboard the Wandering Dragon, ready to enter the War Dragon at any moment.

The Kovelha Star System was vast, making a search quite difficult. To verify his hypothesis, Liu Shaoyu specifically had Alisha calibrate the War Dragon and prepared to enter it.

The transit station was not far from the Kovelha Star System, and the fleet soon arrived at the fringes of the system. By this point, Liu Shaoyu had already boarded the War Dragon.

Liu Shaoyu tried to put himself into the state where he had previously perceived the light points, because theoretically speaking, the War Dragon could amplify his abilities. Sure enough, in an instant, the light points emerged.