278: Are you going home?

One week later.

Li Clan, Resource Star.

Lin Yang, accompanied by Lin Mu and Cang Miao, had returned from the Celestial Apex Federal Empire Capital Star.

The Apocalypse remained in space outside the star.

"Commander, the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) has been debugged and is ready to fire."

Lin Mu's voice came from inside the weapon room.

"Alright, received. I'll give you coordinates shortly. Just aim the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) directly at the coordinate area and fire."

Lin Yang replied, simultaneously asking the System for the coordinates.

"Host, please wait. The round trip to the Celestial Apex Federal Empire Capital Star took over half a month, and the System needs to recalculate the approximate location of the spatial barrier."

"Okay."

Lin Yang nodded.

Five minutes later.

"Host, the System has recalculated the current approximate flowing location of the spatial barrier. Please fire the three Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) simultaneously at these three coordinate locations."

"Three coordinates? Fire simultaneously?"

Lin Yang was momentarily stunned and couldn't help but ask, "Why are there three coordinates? Are there three spatial barriers?"

"No, Host. The three coordinates provided by the System are range-based spatial coordinates. The three coordinates can link together to form a triangular area. The spatial area within the triangular region is where the spatial barrier is approximately located. When the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) are fired simultaneously, the spatial impact within the triangular area will be much greater than a single, separate shot. The System can then more precisely pinpoint the exact location of the spatial barrier based on the feedback."

"Oh, oh…"

Lin Yang immediately understood and then forwarded the coordinates to Lin Mu.

"Commander, should we fire the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) immediately?"

Lin Mu asked.

"Fire directly!"

Lin Yang replied.

"Okay, the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) has been activated. Due to the significant distance between the three coordinate locations, to ensure the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) strike and explode at the target points simultaneously, it is estimated they will hit the target area simultaneously in five seconds."

Lin Mu adjusted the firing rules of the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) based on the coordinates and reported to Lin Yang.

A five-second countdown instantly lit up on the large screen inside the main ship's cabin.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As the countdown ended, three Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) exploded simultaneously within the target area.

Visible spatial ripples spread but quickly dissipated again.

The System's voice also promptly sounded after the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon) were fired: "Host, the System has locked onto the exact location of the spatial barrier. Please activate the jump drive."

"Okay, but the jump drive installed by the Tianji Federal Empire cannot achieve an instantaneous jump like last time. It still needs some preparation time."

Lin Yang said, while activating the jump drive installed on the Apocalypse.

"It's fine, Host. The spatial barrier's flow speed is relatively slow. The System has already locked onto the exact location of the spatial barrier, so you can jump slowly; there's no need to rush."

"That puts my mind at ease."

Lin Yang breathed a sigh of relief, watching the jump drive gradually activate, a sense of nervousness involuntarily rising within him.

After all, the last time he traversed the spatial barrier was purely accidental. This time, even the System wasn't absolutely confident whether he could successfully traverse back to the Original Universe.

"Commander, we will definitely return to the Original Universe successfully."

Cang Miao, who was beside him, seemed to sense the change in Lin Yang's emotions and spoke up to comfort him.

"Yes! Definitely!"

Lin Yang clenched his fist.

"Commander, this time we've stockpiled a lot of unique resources, weapons, and technologies from the Tianji Federal Empire. Once we return to the Original Universe, you'll be incredibly wealthy."

Cang Miao continued to chat, attempting to ease the current tense atmosphere; he himself was also very nervous.

"Haha, I hope everything goes smoothly. If we successfully return to the Original Universe and sell off the stockpiled resources, we can join the Cosmic Mercenary Corps and counter that advanced mercenary and the civilization he belongs to."

Lin Yang's gaze was profound.

While on the Capital Star, the System, after a detailed scan, discovered that the Tianji Federal Empire had many resources that were extremely scarce and valuable in the Original Universe.

These unique rare resources held very high value in the Original Universe. Whether sold for money or directly used as bounties, they were completely sufficient to hire advanced mercenaries or even super mercenaries from some advanced civilizations to deal with that Marked Man and the civilization behind him.

The civilization behind that guy was only a Fourth-Level Civilization.

Before traversing to this universe, a Fourth-Level Civilization seemed somewhat unattainable.

But now, having witnessed a peak Fourth-Level Civilization like the Tianji Federal Empire and acquiring a large amount of technology and resources, a Fourth-Level Civilization no longer seemed so unconquerable.

Just as Lin Yang and Cang Miao were chatting and waiting for the jump, he suddenly received a communication request from Li Mu.

Lin Yang casually answered, and then heard Li Mu say, "Lin Yang, are you leaving?"

"Uh... yes, how did you know?"

Lin Yang asked subconsciously.

"Haha, you installed a jump drive on your ship on the Capital Star, and just now our equipment on the Resource Star observed you using a Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon). I imagine you must be looking for a stable wormhole entrance space. Combining the two, I guessed you might be preparing to leave."

Li Mu explained with a smile.

Hearing this, Lin Yang nodded slightly, not concealing anything, and directly said, "Thank you, and the Li Clan, for your care during this time. To be honest, we are indeed leaving. We accidentally jumped here before, and now that the ship has been repaired, we want to try to go home."

Lin Yang didn't care much about Li Mu mentioning that they observed them using the Concussion Cannon (Vibration Cannon).

It was normal to be detected on someone else's territory.

Moreover, he hadn't intended to hide it in the first place.

When the damaged Apocalypse appeared here, it was clear they had encountered an accident and drifted to this place. Now, going home was a very normal thing.

Li Mu, on the other hand, said, "Your Excellency Lin Yang, no need to be polite. It's just that the star System where your hometown is located has never been heard of within the Federal Empire. It must be extremely far away. I wish you a smooth journey home."

"Thank you, I'll take your good wishes."

Lin Yang smiled slightly.

"Don't be so polite."

Li Mu waved his hand, then said with a hint of melancholy, "Your Excellency Lin Yang, your hometown is so far away, I imagine it will be difficult to see each other again in the future. Although we haven't known each other for long, I feel we get along quite well. In my heart, you are my friend. After today's farewell, if there's a chance in the future, you must come back and visit us."

Li Mu's words conveyed a hint of reluctance to part with a friend, but he didn't say anything to make him stay.

Clearly, while Li Mu was reluctant, he also hoped that Lin Yang could return home safely.

Lin Yang was silent for a moment, then said solemnly, "Definitely!"

"Good, then it's settled. I wish you a smooth journey home!"

Li Mu revealed a smile, then waved to Lin Yang: "I won't come to see you off in person. Farewell scenes are always sad. I hope you can understand."

"Haha, I understand. Well then, Li Mu, the jump drive is about to activate. We'll meet again if fate allows."

Lin Yang also smiled and waved goodbye to Li Mu.

And in the second before the call ended, the little girl Li Li suddenly ran over and crisply called out to Lin Yang:

"Big Brother Lin Yang, remember to come and see me again if you get the chance!"

The call ended.

Before Lin Yang could even sigh, he heard the System say, "Host, please note, the jump drive has fully activated and is about to enter jump mode to actively collide with the spatial barrier. To prevent accidents, please immediately enter the escape safety pod."

As the System's words fell, Lin Yang, without a word, immediately entered the escape pod with Cang Miao.

In the second before losing consciousness, Lin Yang heard the mechanical voice of the Apocalypse's intelligent System: "Jump initiated. Estimated three seconds to impact point."

"Three seconds…"

Lin Yang closed his eyes, he didn't know if he would successfully return to the Original Universe when he woke up again.

Boom!

A sudden, violent impact completely caused Lin Yang to lose consciousness, falling into a deep sleep inside the escape pod.

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