238: Starship Set Sail

Minister Sha lightly coughed twice, composed himself, and said earnestly, "I do have some influence, after all, and can help with certain matters. I believe Student Li Yang wouldn't refuse."

After carefully reviewing Li Yang's detailed profile, Minister Sha had already conceived the idea of recruiting and investing in Li Yang.

He deeply understood that someone like Li Yang, who possessed both a profound background and demonstrated exceptional ability, was bound to shine on the Empire's stage in the future. Establishing a good relationship with him in advance would bring him nothing but benefits.

"Hahaha, then I warmly welcome Minister Sha to join our Mutual Aid Society!"

Wan Yi reacted extremely quickly, instantly realizing that Minister Sha's inclusion would also be a good thing for the Mutual Aid Society. He immediately burst into hearty laughter and said enthusiastically.

Although Minister Sha held no actual military power, he wielded considerable influence within the Imperial Supreme Military Academy.

It's important to know that, for Imperial Military Officers, the Imperial Supreme Military Academy was undoubtedly a coveted sanctuary.

Whether it was for advanced studies, enhancing one's military literacy and capabilities, or graduating directly from the Academy to become a Military Officer, these were considered the most ideal career paths in the eyes of Imperial Military Officers.

As one of the many Military Officers, Wan Yi was naturally delighted by Minister Sha's inclusion.

Although with his current qualifications, it was unlikely he could enter the Imperial Supreme Military Academy for further study, his descendants, or the soldiers under him, might, in the future, leverage Minister Sha's influence within the Academy to gain valuable learning opportunities. This would undoubtedly be a huge boost to their career development...

Inside the starship, a tense and fierce cleanup operation was in full swing.

With the concerted efforts of all Students, the Flesh and Blood Creatures lurking in every corner of the starship were gradually eliminated one by one.

In the corridors and cabins, the Students, relying on their weapons and equipment and their tacit cooperation, completely cleared the last trace of threat from the Flesh and Blood Civilization.

When the last Flesh and Blood Creature fell, and the starship's internal scanning system found no more Flesh and Blood Creatures, the Students all breathed a sigh of relief, their faces showing satisfied smiles.

After completing the cleanup, everyone gathered again in the Command Room as required.

Inside the Command Room, the atmosphere was both tense and expectant, everyone quietly awaiting the next instruction.

Just then, a dazzling light screen appeared out of thin air, and Wan Yi's familiar figure emerged before everyone.

He smiled, his eyes showing satisfaction, as he looked at the group of Students who had undergone the initial assessment, and said, "Very good, everyone has successfully completed the preliminary assessment. Now, please form teams of five and select a captain for each team."

As soon as Wan Yi's words fell, a flurry of discussion immediately erupted in the Command Room.

"Teams of five, huh... Hey, comrade, want to team up?"

A Student broke the silence first, inviting a nearby comrade to team up.

Immediately, the entire Command Room became lively, and all the Students began to look for suitable teammates to form groups.

Everyone talked amongst themselves, quickly sizing up those around them, trying to form a powerful team.

At this moment, Li Yang and his group of five stood quietly in place, not joining the crowd that was forming teams everywhere.

Because their group just happened to be five people, there was no need to look for others.

As for the title of captain, everyone silently agreed that it belonged to Li Yang.

After all, in every aspect, Li Yang was the undisputed number one among their five.

In a short while, all the Students had successfully formed their teams.

It must be said that the personnel distribution was just right, with no extra people, as if everything had been meticulously arranged.

Each team stood neatly in the Command Room, awaiting Wan Yi's next assignment.

Seeing the Students' swift and orderly actions, Wan Yi's eyes showed clear approval, and he nodded with satisfaction.

In the upcoming mission, full of unknowns and dangers, this kind of efficient execution and teamwork would be crucial.

"Next, you will be deployed on that Flesh and Blood Planet."

Wan Yi's voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"You have two missions: first, to conduct a comprehensive and detailed investigation of various things on the planet, and second, to successfully extract gene samples of the Flesh and Blood Creatures. This not only concerns your assessment results but also holds significant importance for the Empire's deeper understanding of the Flesh and Blood Civilization."

As Wan Yi's words fell, a previously closed hatch beside the Command Room slowly opened, emitting a low "humming" sound.

The scene inside the hatch immediately appeared before everyone, filled with densely packed equipment and weapons, reflecting a cold and sharp light under the illumination.

"These are the weapons, equipment, and gene extraction devices meticulously prepared for you," Wan Yi continued.

"The starship has been activated and is heading at full speed towards the Flesh and Blood Planet, expected to arrive at the target planet in two hours. At that time, our 73rd Army will be responsible for providing comprehensive cover to ensure your safe landing."

After speaking, Wan Yi nodded slightly, then the light screen flickered and the connection was cut.

The Students, as if a switch had been flipped, quickly rushed towards the open cabin, eager to see what powerful weapons had been prepared inside.

"Oh my god, an Imperial Soldier Shoulder-mounted ion cannon!"

A burly Student's eyes instantly lit up. He hoisted a rocket launcher-like weapon onto his shoulder as if he had found a treasure, his face filled with irrepressible excitement.

He gently stroked the cannon body, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

This Imperial Soldier Shoulder-mounted ion cannon was no ordinary weapon.

It was far more powerful than the energy guns everyone had used before. Once fired at full power, at close range, its powerful ion beam could even pose a huge threat to general small starships, enough to make any enemy tremble.

"What's an ion cannon? Look at this... a planet-destroying bomb!"

Just as everyone was still marveling at the ion cannon, another lively Student suddenly shrieked.

With an excited expression, he bent down directly, picked up a bomb no bigger than a fist from the equipment rack, and held it high, as if he had discovered a rare treasure.

Seeing this, the faces of those around him changed dramatically, and they cried out in horror.

"Damn it, be careful! If that thing explodes, an entire planet will be wiped out!"

Their eyes were filled with fear, terrified that the small bomb would explode the next second, causing a catastrophic disaster.