Sky-cracking Rider

Although electromagnetic railguns were sharp, the high-speed missiles launched caused a disadvantage due to high temperatures generated from intense friction with the thick atmosphere.

For example, when firing at a target 800 kilometers away at 20 times the speed of sound, the projectile, in fact, would not even reach the predetermined impact point. Instead, like a meteor, it vaporized directly in the air, turning into a plasma state and dissipating into the atmosphere, ultimately achieving nothing.

A velocity five times the speed of sound was a more suitable initial speed, not to mention that the surface of the "Dragon Slayer Missile" was additionally coated with a special aerospace paint to offset the high temperatures caused by air friction.

The "Dragon Slayer Missiles," with a lead provision, were fast approaching the two main force light wing ships at the business hotel...

On the rooftop of the high-end business hotel, overlooking movements within a more than ten-mile radius, the female metallic giant dragon Yilan slowly flapped her massive Blade Wings, while guarding the Tactical Alchemy Device capable of releasing a large tactical composite magic shield at any moment.

She had already noticed those two main force light wing ships that were clearly up to no good, speeding towards her.

"The mobile base vehicle has detected two main force light wing ships, their flight paths will overlap with the location of the hotel, purpose unknown, likely a threat," it reported.

Still in command, Chief Bodyguard Riva received the message.

The mobile base vehicle left by Chen Fei was fully equipped, including an anti-air warning module. It would issue an immediate alert once any unidentified flying objects entered its monitoring radius, but ground-based air defenses were ultimately still at a certain disadvantage.

Sitting comfortably, Louis Landon, supporting himself on a cane, said, "No need to look, they're coming for us, no, to be precise, they're coming for me!"

Being the top private tycoon on Blue Star was not only due to having memories of a past life but also related to personal ability. In a previous life, to avoid influence and searches by Parasitic Species, he still retained sensitivity to various crises in this life.

Those two light wing ships were definitely not just passing by; they had ulterior motives.

He wanted to personally witness history, yet he never expected that he would also become a part of it.

That's quite ironic.

Teacher Shen Fei, accompanying this tycoon, expressed in disbelief, "Really? The rebels would dare to do this?"

Top tycoons of Blue Star were not targets anyone could just aim for, facing the Slan Dynasty's army meant to quell the rebellion, the Zhai Liuzhou rebels would dare to provoke Louis Industrial Company and Blue Star Sovereignty—it's unimaginable; they did not know how the word "death" was written. Once struck by all parties, there would be no chance to restore Tessa Empire's former glory.

"The owner of Blue Star's number one private conglomerate is tempting enough for the rebels, securing Louis could command Blue Star. If handled well, the profits would of course be substantial, but the risks are equally high. Blue Star Sovereignty might even use this as an excuse to deploy troops directly, of course, assuming that the Dimensional Gate Management Substation has not yet fallen."

As these words settled, Louis Landon laughed at himself in a self-deprecating manner, yet he understood everything clearly.

At his level of society, it was not just a matter of personal safety but also involved economic, tax, scientific research, and employment aspects of sovereignty. Louis Industrial Company and certain sovereignties were almost as if collapsing together. If something happened to the owner, leading to social unrest, that was definitely not something those sovereignties would like to see.

The Zhai Liuzhou rebels were also very clear about this but under the guise of restoring the Tessa Empire, they had to confront the current ruler, the Slan Dynasty—whether they extended their neck or not, they would be swiped at, so they weren't afraid to pull in another Blue Star Sovereignty, it couldn't get any worse anyway.

Even if the situation couldn't get any worse, if there happened to be an accidental discharge causing the two sovereignties to go to war, that would be even better.

In troubled waters, it's easier to fish. A three-sided war offers more opportunities. The Tessa Imperial Family, with distant relations to blood relatives, might replace the Slan Royal Family and become the new rulers of Cangqiong Star, a contribution from following the dragon, which everyone coveted.

"Hey, Human Race, be ready to assist at any moment, I'm going after those two light wing ships, but I can't guarantee I'll be able to take them down."

The combat capability of the main force light wing ships was originally designed to match that of an adult giant dragon, and even for Yilan, there was no confidence in taking on two and emerging victorious; she could potentially be beaten severely in just a couple of rounds.

Even so, the female metallic giant dragon didn't have the word "fear" in her heart; if she could fight, she would, and if not, then she needed to fight even more.

The metallic dragon clan was even more impulsive than Chen Fei.

If not for this, Yilan would not have so much in common with Chen Fei, considering each other as close friends, both were good "impulsive" friends.

"Yilan, prioritize your safety, try to hold them off as much as possible."

Louis Landon did not expect this juvenile metallic giant dragon to risk their lives for their safety.

Why should she?

Just because of something Chen Fei said?

That was impossible!

Even the Lord of the Sky didn't have as good a relationship with the Dragon King as people thought.

So never use human reasoning to fathom the thoughts of a giant dragon, especially a metallic giant dragon; the two sides absolutely cannot be on the same line.

"If there's an emergency, I can only take two people with me, do you understand?"

Yilan, poised to fly, suddenly turned her head back.

If the high-end business hotel were to fall, the entrusted female metallic giant dragon couldn't possibly ensure everyone's safe transfer; the spots were quite limited.

Louis Landon glanced at Shen Fei and nodded with a smile, "I understand!"

And another person was not present at the scene.

The two tickets on the dragon's back were limited to Shen Fei and Princess Lin Ziyu; others should not think of mounting Yilan's back, as a dragon's pride was never cheap.

"Mr. Randon…"

Chief Bodyguard Riva was about to say something when Louis Landon waved him off with his hand.

"It's all right, Riva. Life and death are predestined, and wealth is in the hands of the heavens. I don't mind."

Louis Landon could guess what his bodyguard intended to say.

In times of danger, it was the bodyguard's duty to fight for a chance of survival for their employer.

The problem returned to the beginning, Metallic Dragons simply couldn't be persuaded—once they decided on something, not even eight hundred bulls could pull them back.

"But ..."

Riva felt reluctantly unconvinced.

Louis Landon was still shaking his head, but with two lifetimes combined, he felt he had lived long enough.

"You've done your best, Riva, and I am satisfied with no regrets," he said.

From the moment he was reborn at seventeen, every second was a bonus.

In the gradually enveloping night, a streak of light shot from afar, colliding with one of the approaching Light Wing Ships. A pale blue wave of light suddenly expanded, instantly engulfing one of the Light Wing Ships. The protective barrier around the ship, fragile as a soap bubble, disappeared before it could even transform into countless sparks.

Along with it, the entire Light Wing Ship and several small assembled combat aircraft called the "Sky Falcon" also disappeared, leaving behind scant debris scattered in the direction of the trajectory.

"A Light Wing Ship has vanished!"

Yilan took to the air, flying towards the attacked Light Wing fleet, where only one solitary Light Wing Ship was left, which seemed still confused about what had just happened.

The rebel crew members who had just grazed by death were probably completely stunned.

"Dragon Slayer Missile!"

A chorus of startled exclamations erupted from the hotel rooftop.

Whether it was the industry giant Louis Landon, or the bodyguards along with others who were in the same line of work, they naturally recognized the product of Louis Industries—the KDK-1 Air-Breathing Supersonic Intelligent Missile.

Because it lacked a visible tail flame and presented a straight trajectory, if they hadn't guessed wrong, it was direct deployment of the combat unit, not rocket engine propulsion. This required precise calculations and anticipation to catch the two Light Wing Ships off guard.

The core of the "Dragon Slayer Missile" consisting of a Magical Beast Crystal Core and Crystalline Blocks would unleash an energy capable of triggering a terrifying elemental storm, the power comparable to a forbidden curse and nuclear weapon, instantly shredding the main force Light Wing Ship's protective barrier and the body of the ship itself.

The combat power of a main force Light Wing Ship measured up to a Giant Dragon, making the "Dragon Slayer Missile" the perfect choice to deal with it.

"Oh my god, that was terrifying!"

Startled by the sudden Dragon Slayer Missile strike, Yilan, who had only flown a short distance, flapped its Blade Wings and fled (escaped) back, still shaken as it watched the pale blue light slowly dissipate in the sky.

That area was dangerous!

This was a "Dragon Slayer Missile," and it itself being a dragon, wouldn't it also be affected if it got too close or even killed on the spot?

So scary!

Metallic Dragons were brash, not stupid; sensing the danger, it naturally avoided it.

"It's Chen Fei!"

Following the trajectory's origin, Shen Fei looked towards the horizon covered by the night sky, seeing only the dim city lights and the occasional flashes from the ongoing battle.

The "Dragon Slayer Missile" came from the direction of the Ground Portal Management Substation in the outskirts of Nandu City; at this time, the only one still capable of deploying it must be Chen Fei.

"Where did he get the 'Dragon Slayer Missile' from?"

Louis Landon was puzzled; as the president of Louis Industries, he naturally knew the destinations of his flagship product. Perhaps the other party brought over a stockpile from the military contractor.

Not all military contractors could purchase the KDK-1 Air-Breathing Supersonic Intelligent Missile. It was only available to the Aircrew Base, which was routine for suppressing mutants and was usually not allowed to be taken out, besides being expensive.

After all, the power of the "Dragon Slayer Missile" was comparable to a small nuclear weapon, especially the damage radius, which surpassed that of nuclear weapons, each one equipped with an inseparable locator and complex unlock security settings to prevent leakage and harm.

This is Cangqiong Star; though it also maintains a sizable regular reserve of "Dragon Slayer Missiles," they are all controlled by the Slan Dynasty's direct combat power, the Royal Imperial Guards, and not even other active regiments are equipped, let alone those mercenary teams with similar functions to military contractors.

No matter what, it wouldn't be easy secretly transferring "Dragon Slayer Missiles" from Blue Star to Cangqiong Star.

"Did you hear the Light Wing Ships are approaching?"

Yu Zilin, the Investigative Agent (Her Royal Highness Princess Lin Ziyu), arriving at the rooftop by elevator as she gathered gang members, said as another streak of light sped towards them.

The main force Light Wing Ship attempting to leave the area didn't have time to evade, and another burst of deadly blue light blossomed in the sky.

From this moment on, the battlefield was forcefully pulled back to the Ground Portal Management Substation by the two Dragon Slayer Missiles.