Warlords: Rise of the System

Lu Tianhao issued an order to have the remaining carrier-based aircraft disperse and carry out strict patrol operations within a certain range to ensure the safety of the surrounding airspace.

He controlled the plane like an arrow and rushed forward alone.

According to the planned route, Lu Tianhao concentrated on controlling the flight direction.

The carrier-based aircraft roared through the layers of clouds and mist, rushing towards the area where the bandits and the multinational coalition fleet were originally located at an astonishing speed.

Time passed by minute by minute, and after nearly an hour of non-stop high-speed running, the vast sea finally appeared before our eyes.

However, when Lu Tianhao arrived at his destination with great expectations, he found the scene before him disappointing.

The pirate harbor that was supposed to be filled with various warships was now empty. Looking around, there was not even the shadow of a ship to be seen.

There were only slightly rising and falling waves on the sea, gently lapping against the shore, as if mocking his futile efforts along the way.

Lu Tianhao widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

He never imagined that those bandits and the top leaders of the multinational coalition would be so determined!

They withdrew as soon as they were told to, and evacuated their entire huge joint fleet.

You know, the bandits' native land area is quite vast, and the sea area they control is even more vast.

Not only that, there are also many small islands under their firm control.

What's worse is that many of these islands have been carefully built into impregnable naval bases.

Facing such a vast sea.

It is simply a pipe dream to rely on the carrier-based aircraft piloted by Lu Tianhao alone to search for the traces of the pirates and the multinational coalition fleet.

Even though he had extraordinary flying skills and keen observation skills, it was almost an impossible task to achieve anything in a short period of time over such a vast ocean.

However, Lu Tianhao did not give up.

His eyes were wide open as he maneuvered the carrier-based aircraft to dive straight towards the pirates' harbor.

Accompanied by a deafening roar, bombs poured down like raindrops, launching round after round of crazy bombing on the harbor.

Flames shot up into the sky, thick smoke billowed, and the entire harbor was instantly engulfed in fire and ruins.

Until the harbor was completely destroyed and turned into ruins.

Lu Tianhao turned the nose of the plane with satisfaction and drove the carrier-based plane back in the direction from which he came...

Not long after, the silhouette of the National Salvation Army's huge naval fleet vaguely emerged on the horizon.

The steel behemoths of the ships were neatly arranged on the sea, like an indestructible sea fortress.

Lu Tianhao skillfully controlled the carrier-based aircraft and swooped down towards the aircraft carrier like an agile eagle.

With a slight bump, the carrier-based aircraft landed steadily on the wide deck.

Wang Hui, who had been anxiously waiting for Lu Tianhao's return, saw him get off the plane safely from afar, and his heart finally settled down.

When Lu Tianhao walked quickly into the command room, Wang Hui walked up to him, still with a bit of worry and anger on his face, and couldn't help complaining.

"Marshal, how can you be so stubborn? You always ignore my advice and rush out to fly alone to show off your heroism!

From now on, I will never allow you to personally fight the enemy again!"

Lu Tianhao quickly explained. "Chief of Staff, don't get excited.

I really don't plan to carry out the mission alone this time. I just want to go forward and find out the situation first.

Who would have thought that when I got closer, I discovered that the enemy's combined fleet had disappeared without a trace, and I didn't know where it had gone to hide."

Wang Hui was shocked when he heard this, and asked with wide eyes, "Marshal, are you saying that the enemy's combined fleet has escaped?"

Lu Tianhao nodded solemnly and said slowly, "Yes, it's really unexpected.

The speed at which those bandits and the multinational coalition fleet fled was even faster than rabbits!

When I reached their harbor, there was not a single warship in sight."

Wang Hui asked anxiously, "So will our naval fleet still go to that sea area?"

As he spoke, he stared at everyone, his eyes full of worry and expectation.

At this time, Li Guangjie, who had been standing by in silence, finally spoke up, "Why are you still going?

The harbor was empty long ago, nothing was left.

If we rush to such a large naval fleet, it will be a waste of precious fuel!"

As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly, as if he felt very sorry for this decision.

Hearing this, Lu Tianhao nodded slightly to show his agreement, and then continued, "Yes, there is really no need to go there again.

Moreover, I have launched another round of fierce bombing on the port where the bandits are stationed.

Now, the port has become a ruin, and there is no target worth attacking anymore."

At this point, he paused for a moment, then asked, "By the way, how is the rescue operation going for our pilots who parachuted to escape?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Hui's face instantly became gloomy. He bit his lip and spoke slowly.

“The rescue work went relatively smoothly overall, but unfortunately... we were still a step late.

Many parachuted pilots died heroically in the fierce firefight with enemy rescue boats.

After careful inventory and verification, the number of personnel has been confirmed to be correct.

This time, we lost more than 200 excellent pilots!"

After saying this, he couldn't help but sigh heavily, his eyes revealing deep sorrow and regret.

Lu Tianhao's mood suddenly became extremely heavy, as if it was crushed by a heavy rock.

He slowly lowered his head, his brows tightly furrowed, and his thick eyebrows seemed to be entangled together.

Then he took a deep breath and let out a long sigh. The sigh was as desolate and helpless as the fallen leaves in the autumn wind.

At this moment, his lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but thousands of words were stuck in his throat, and in the end, he couldn't utter a single word.

Wang Hao frowned and asked seriously, "Marshal, what should we do with our mighty naval fleet next?"

At this moment, a burly and heroic naval general suddenly stood up.

His piercing eyes swept across the crowd, and then he said in a sonorous voice, "Everyone, we are now very close to the bandits' homeland.

We have come here from thousands of miles away and gone through countless hardships and dangers. If we don’t take some action against these hateful bandits.

It would be too frustrating for us to return empty-handed. Are you willing to return empty-handed?"

These words were like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, and everyone present began to whisper and discuss.

Li Guangjie was so excited that his face turned red. He slammed the table and echoed loudly.

"Well said! I also think it would be a shame for us to leave in disgrace like this!

Marshal, although it may be impossible to bomb the bandits and the multinational coalition's naval fleet at the moment.

But we can completely turn the tables and give the bandits' military facilities in their homeland a massive bombing! Let them also have a taste of being attacked!"