Chapter 916 915: Yearning
The club was raised and fell, and an unguarded Long Warrior let out a cry of sorrow. Before the others could react, he struck again, taking several more Long Warriors' lives with his club.
The Long Warriors who reacted began shooting, but more of them started to flee. Two armored vehicles and several saucer-shaped transport ships were parked in the forest, but they couldn't reach them in time in their desperation to escape.
The Long Warrior who shot at Jiang Cheng died under his club, while those not heading towards the ambush circle were stoned to death by him. Similarly, stones were not lacking in the forest.
Gradually, the Long Warriors ran in one direction, which was exactly where their ambush circle was set up.
Although some Long Warriors sensed something was wrong, as soon as they deviated from that path, a stone would hit their heads precisely, determining if it was an immediate death or a death delayed, and they all made the same choice.
The officers of the chaotic gang ran into the ambush, and the Combat Instructor fired the first shot, which served as the signal. With the sound of gunfire, grenades flew into the enemy's crowd.
The officers, only concerned with evading Jiang Cheng, were taken by surprise, and a large group of them were blown up.
After all, they were trained Long Warriors, so after the initial panic, they found suitable cover and began to counterattack.
Gunfire rang continuously.
Jiang Cheng watched coldly from a distance, with no expression on his face.
He knew that the Long Warriors of the settlement had also faced danger; it wasn't indifference, but a journey every person had to undergo.
They had to confront their enemy, take up their guns, and fire. At the same time, they had to face death, be it the enemy's or their own, including their comrades.
Jiang Cheng calmly observed the situation of the battle.
Although the enemies were regular soldiers, their numbers were relatively small, estimated at around a hundred, while the fighters from the settlement numbered about four hundred. The large disparity in numbers meant that after the initial resistance, the enemies were practically overwhelmed.
The tide of battle gradually turned in favor of them. Although both sides suffered casualties, it was clear the enemy's losses were greater. The enemy's gunfire gradually diminished.
A small squad from the settlement stealthily advanced to the enemy's rear from the side, while firmly holding their fire at the forces in front, suppressing them from lifting their heads.
At this point, the warriors from the settlement rose, raised their guns, and charged at the prostrate enemy.
Simultaneously, the warriors in front, led by their instructor, charged with their bayoneted guns.
The enemy collapsed.
Some raised their hands to surrender, while others sought a chance to escape.
But in front of the civilians they once abused and mistreated with inhumane treatment, they had only one path, and that was death!
A blaze of fury burned in the hearts of the settlement's warriors as they discovered that the once invincible enemy now begged for mercy at their gun barrels.
There were several thousand people in the settlement, yet who hadn't witnessed the brutality of these Long Warriors?
Now was the perfect time for revenge!
The enemies groaned, twisted, and fell.
Once hunters had now become prey beneath another's blade.
The battlefield was thoroughly cleaned; not a single Long Warrior was left alive, and Jiang Cheng knew that from this battle onward, they had become true warriors!
This battle marked the rebirth of Sek Planet's first fight!
The remaining enemy sent assassins to disrupt the lives of Sek Planet's people. They did kill a teacher from Aix Planet, but they couldn't escape Jiang Cheng's sight. Using the memories extracted from them, Jiang Cheng located the enemy's base. This time, instead of going alone as before to deliver a fatal blow, he seized the opportunity to train the settlement's novice warriors. Under Jiang Cheng's guidance, the enemy fell into their encirclement plan.
In the ensuing battle, despite casualties on both sides, the settlement warriors emerged victorious!
This battle held significant meaning; it symbolized the rebirth of Ke Planet through its first battle.
After the fight, and cleaning the battlefield, the settlement's warriors had varying reactions. Some fell silent, while others rejoiced, especially one warrior who personally killed the murderer of his family, truly showcasing the vast net of justice that spares none. After his frenzied joy, the warrior who avenged his deep grudge broke down sobbing, yet he never put down his gun.
After this battle, they had become true warriors.
The memories extracted from the defeated warrior's mind revealed that this group of enemies numbered fewer than expected, collected over a long period.
Thus, it seemed that Sek Planet had few enemies left, allowing Jiang Cheng peace of mind for his journey.
Life in the settlement gradually returned to peace. Those who had perished would always be remembered, but people would have to look ahead.
Something unexpected happened then that Jiang Cheng hadn't foreseen.
The teachers from Aix Planet decided not to leave.
Hearing this news, Jiang Cheng could hardly believe his ears because, initially, if not for Charles I of Aix Planet's promises of benefits, they would never have wanted to come to this barren, conflict-ridden Sek Planet.
But thinking it over, Jiang Cheng understood.
Now, Ke Planet was recovering its peace, and conflict was moving away from them, removing significant security threats. This was an excellent opportunity for these people to showcase their abilities. Moreover, Aix Planet wasn't much better than Sek Planet, being equally backward and autocratic, while Sek Planet offered at least no oppression.
Most importantly, they felt respected here.
That feeling was simply wonderful.
So not only did they decide to stay, but they also wanted to bring their families here, a task Jiang Cheng was to accomplish.
This was good news. These Aix Planet individuals would play a substantial role in the reconstruction of Sek Planet. The more such people, the better, and considering how they lived on Aix Planet, coming here was a better option.
Jiang Cheng decided to visit Charles I of Eske Planet to discuss it further.
Unsurprisingly, Charles I readily agreed. To him, these idiots were merely burdens. Winning Jiang Cheng's favor with these burdens was well worth it.
Thus, more people came with the interstellar shuttle this time—families of those staying and more craftsmen, who were highly needed on Sek Planet. To demonstrate generosity, more supplies were also sent, though Charles I wished that Jiang Cheng would never return after this visit.
Now, the reconstruction of Sek Planet was merely a matter of time. They had people and resources, and most importantly, enthusiasm and hope for a better life.