Sky-cracking Rider

Dressed in a simple and elegant linen dress and carrying a small white handbag, Shen Fei walked out of the exhibition area of the Northern Weapons Industry Group and immediately said to Chen Fei upon meeting him, "I heard that Jiu Defense Company is being targeted?"

Worthy of being the executive secretary of a major sponsor's company, she was very well-informed about everything.

"You know about it too?"

Chen Fei was taken aback, then quickly understood.

Shen Fei was in a position higher than Boss Hana and therefore had access to more information and saw more things.

Shen Fei naturally linked her arm with Chen Fei's as they walked, saying, "It has almost spread everywhere. My father said that the Hanuman Airborne Group is just an excuse. Even without Hanuman, there would be other minor characters who would take the initiative to cause trouble and provoke, and this 'Abyss Coliseum' seems to be a banquet with ulterior motives for you."

She had not seen so many underhanded schemes, but Shen Songling was an old hand in Jianghu and had explained everything to his daughter one by one.

So when Shen Fei took his arm so openly, this intimate gesture was not only an attitude. Seen by others, it also had another layer of meaning: at least the outsiders targeting Chen Fei alone would have to consider the implication.

Their skin touched; Teacher Shen's body was cool, and Chen Fei didn't feel hot. On the contrary, he enjoyed the closeness.

Above their heads, Light Element gathered, turning into glittering specks of light that quietly fell on the pure black feathers of Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu, transforming into a bit of magic power. The equatorial sun was fierce, but it couldn't make them feel hot.

"Inevitably, there will be those who say that we are undeserving, that Jiu Defense Company doesn't deserve this invitation. But no matter, we are uninvited guests with bad intentions!"

Chen Fei walked with Shen Fei toward the nearest public transportation stop, heading for the comprehensive service center of the "Abyss Coliseum," where all kinds of services for dining, drinking, playing, and entertainment were readily available.

After all, with so many sponsors having invested money, it was necessary to do a good job in the key service projects, or there would be no next time.

Chen Fei wasn't worried about those schemes. Although he was ignorant about them, Boss Hana knew how to handle such sneaky calculations with her experience working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs at Apocalypse Defense Group.

Shen Fei reminded him, "What about the fighter jets? It seems like they are already prepared with combat aircraft models, two decommissioned F-40s."

The Northern Weapons Industry Group was indeed well-informed, having a clear picture of Hanuman's situation.

"The fifth-generation 'Horned Eagle'? Do they have to be that harsh?"

Chen Fei gasped in surprise.

With the flying experience of the "Genuine Fragrance" squadron, even if they were all equipped with MiG-28s, they would still be in for a beating.

Facing the fifth-generation F-40 "Horned Eagle," even Chen Fei's cherished F-22 "Raptor" might not have an advantage.

"While this is bad news, there's also good news."

Shen Fei had anticipated Chen Fei's reaction, as it was only human nature.

They agreed to a fair duel, but the opponents suddenly brought out unconventional weapons, which was quite against the rules.

Chen Fei asked doubtfully, "Does the news say that we're getting a fifth-generation fighter?"

Even those who were not knowledgeable should be aware that there are actually not many fifth-generation aircraft, only a few models at best.

Many sovereignties nowadays do not have complete technology trees, which naturally restrict the variety and number of combat vehicles available based on the completeness of the technology tree.

"Of course not; the good news is just that Hanuman's pilots and yours all start from the same line. They're used to flying 'Big Mouth Monsters' and MiGs-28. Even if they get the F-40 'Horned Eagle,' they won't be able to utilize the full combat power of a fifth-generation jet."

Not expecting Chen Fei's thoughts to be too advanced, Shen Fei rolled her eyes on the spot.

"I see!"

Chen Fei felt somewhat disappointed; he had thought that the Northern Weapons Industry Group would lend out its main combat aircraft from the exhibition.

In that case, the "Genuine Fragrance" squadron and the Hanuman Airborne Group would be on the same level in terms of combat aircraft, and there'd be no need to worry about a huge gap.

But thinking about it, that was not possible.

Although Teacher Shen's father was the Vice President of Northern Weapons Industry Group, the whole company wasn't dictated by him alone. Apart from other senior leaders, there were higher-ups and the higher-ups above them; it simply wasn't feasible to lend out combat vehicles on a whim.

On one hand, combat vehicles are expensive, and for civilian areas, the technology is still too advanced.

On the other hand, a behemoth like Northern Weapons Industry Group could easily trigger a myriad of responses with a single move, causing a domino effect. For just a small military contractor like Jiu Defense Company, it was not worth it.

However, this intelligence was equally important; at least they wouldn't be caught off guard on the verge of battle, and there was still time to make tactical preparations.

"Don't worry about it!"

Shen Fei let go of his arm, came in front of Chen Fei, and said with her index finger raised, "The group has several spare parts for advanced trainers. If assembled and modified..."

She raised her elegant eyebrows after speaking, to signal that with Chen Xiao'er's hands-on ability and the rich experience of the chief mechanic, Big Brother Xiao, upgrading the combat power of the trainers to a whole new level shouldn't be too difficult.

Chen Fei suddenly caught Teacher Shen's hands, exclaiming, "Ah! Is that really possible?"

Being one of the top ten giants in Blue Star's combat aircraft manufacturing industry, the advanced trainer aircraft they produce definitely won't be subpar.

The advanced trainer aircraft used in the military field, although inherently equipped with teaching and training functions, can still be treated as a basic fighter jet.

This, at last, provided a solution to what Chen Fei had been most worried about.

"This is really pushing the boundaries, and this is as far as I can help you," Shen Fei said.

Using her father Vice President Shen's name, Shen Fei obtained the usage permission for those advanced trainer spare parts.

Having once taught in the Xingdu Kush Mountain Area, which neighbored the 911 Aircrew Base, Teacher Shen Fei who previously worked at the 911 Aircrew Base now with Jiu Defense Company, frequently received care and assistance and would naturally not ignore the latter's distress.

Moreover, the mascot of Jiu Defense rested on her shoulder.

It also helped that the workaround could only be achieved through Chen Fei's industrial-grade metal elemental psychic power. Had it been anyone else, these parts would remain mere components, and the thought of assembling a complete fighter jet would have been out of the question.

Chen Fei took the opportunity to embrace Shen Fei, holding her tightly before letting go.

He smiled and said, "This is more than enough!"

If it were not for Teacher Shen, Jiu Defense, hard-pressed to find an opportunity to turn things around, would likely have suffered a major setback and become the industry's joke of the year.

But now…

Whether the active-duty advanced trainer or the decommissioned main fighter is stronger, and who will emerge victorious, is still uncertain.

Chen Fei had thought about approaching his uncle's National Defense Star Aerospace Company, but before it came to that step, the considerate Teacher Shen had already provided the best solution.

The two reached a public transit stop and boarded an available unmanned taxi.

Whizz...

Faint whistling sounds came from the sky, as several shadows quickly streaked across the ground.

Chen Fei and Shen Fei instinctively looked up and saw four strangely shaped aircraft flying by outside the taxi, at an estimated altitude of about two hundred meters.

"Silan Dynasty's constructed aircraft? The Cangqiong Star People have come too!" Chen Fei exclaimed, recognizing the aircraft design which differed greatly from that of Blue Star civilization.

While Blue Star civilization is made up of many sovereignties, the Cangqiong Star Civilization has only one.

The former Slan Empire spent twenty years waging a unification war, bringing all intelligent species of Cangqiong Star into its national system, achieving a highly centralized governance system.

On Blue Star, the civilizations are more akin to a federal republic, achieving some degree of unification in language, script, currency, and civil registration, not falling short by much.

"What kind of aircraft is that?"

Although Shen Fei worked as a secretary for the senior leadership at Northern Weapons Industry Group, she was mostly exposed to military technology from the Blue Star Civilization and was not very familiar with the technology systems of another civilization.

"It's the 'Sky Falcon', probably the fourth generation 'Sky Falcon'. I've seen it before; when the investigation team from Sky Dragon City arrived at the Aircrew Base, they were escorted by 'Sky Falcons'."

As Chen Fei spoke, another four "Sky Falcons" swept across the sky.

Suddenly, an enormous object appeared in his and Shen Fei's view, bringing a tremendous visual impact.

"Light Wing Ship!"

This time, there was no need for Chen Fei to point it out; Shen Fei could not fail to recognize the large Cangqiong Star aircraft that was as famous as the Magic Cube Warship. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire

With a spindle-shaped hull, six pairs of transparent, thin wings extended from the sides, gently alternating their flaps. The crisscrossing veins on the wings pulsed with white and blue light, continuously drawing Light and Wind Elemental Energy.

Elemental Energy in Blue Star's atmosphere is not very active, and the efficiency of the Light Wing Ship drawing Elemental Energy would be greatly impacted, but even so, with the assistance of large crystalline blocks and spellcasters, it could still maintain normal flight.

Those participating in "Abyss Coliseum" aren't limited to people from Blue Star Civilization. There are also intelligent species from the Cangqiong Star Civilization and even "Sky Knights" from the Otherworld who sometimes join the battle.

Escorted by the constructed combat aircraft "Sky Falcons," the massive Light Wing Ship seemed to be preparing to land, drawing closer and closer to the ground.

Chen Fei withdrew his gaze from the Light Wing Ship in the sky and smiled, "It looks like this trip was well worth it."

Ordinary people seldom have the chance to come into contact with these things, and he was also fortunate to rely on Jiu Defense Company and Boss Hana.

After disembarking the unmanned taxi, upon seeing the grand Comprehensive Center, Shen Fei asked with anticipation, "What shall we eat later?"

Chen Fei thought for a moment and then suggested, "How about Zhajiang noodles? I've heard the 'Abyss Arena's' Zhajiang noodles are famous, especially recommended by serious foodies."

Don't underestimate a simple bowl of Zhajiang noodles; the cultural and political integration of Blue Star Civilization began with this very bowl of noodles.

There's a saying that if you can say "Zhajiang noodles," you won't starve anywhere because, in many languages, "Zhajiang noodles" is pronounced the same way.