How did Sophia discover that his hand speed surpassed 200? She shouldn't have seen any indications of this. If she had, it must be because he inadvertently exposed his skills while assisting her in battle. The meticulous mind of a woman can be quite terrifying. Thankfully, Sophia and he have become a couple.

However, Feng Yi did not dwell on this topic. It was a waste of time and meaningless.

So, he stayed on planet Mardis for another week. Once the rumors died down, he fabricated an excuse saying that he planned to return to Freedom Port Maraca for a while. This way, Feng Yi's identity was free onwards. As for Sophia, all he could do was wish her well. He knew that despite its calm surface, Mardis was a hotbed of rebellions, frequently swept by imperial soldiers. It was not safe.

Therefore, before he left, he secretly placed a light transporter in Sophia's drawer, a small compensation for her.

As for himself, he had to carry out his plans. His apparent departure was just a ruse - in reality, he would continue to do battle on this planet.

Mardis, once hailed as the romantic capital of Vafidia, has ceased to exist for decades. Nevertheless, it is not yet completely conquered by Saudi. Regardless of what you've done or where you come from, every rebel has an undying dream of liberty and equality in their hearts. It was Saudi's ambitious tyranny that brought endless war to this remote city.

What Feng Yi aimed to do was to inject a shot of adrenaline into the disorganized militia movement. He would fight for those who couldn't, and for the innocent souls lost in the fire of war. His ultimate goal was to transform the militia movements into a force that could stand up against the Imperial soldiers.

At the break of dawn on the third defense line of Ulan Chabu, echoes of gunfire disrupted the quiet surroundings. A 12-men squad, each armed with an AK-47, was locked in a fierce battle with two Imperial Mecha. These assault rifles that have survived through centuries are not only accurate but also simple and sturdy in design. They use 7.62 caliber bullets, the cost of which was equivalent to half a bag of rice, indicating that the living conditions of the rebels were far from ideal.

Due to insufficient military supplies, many rebels had to fight on an empty stomach. As a result, the number of casualties was terribly high. Often, dozens or even hundreds would die without them being able to kill a single Imperial soldier. The Sha Meng Mecha is an old model with weak armor and poor operational characteristics. However, it cannot be penetrated easily by bullets from the AK-47 unless it hits a weak spot.

Based on the current situation, small rebel groups didn't stand a chance against the Imperial soldiers. Half of their members were dead in no time.

The deep, resonant sound of the Reaper 2000 firing off rounds echoed through the area. As the trigger crunched, the bullet, with an inevitability about it, cleanly pierced the Mecha's intelligent bearing system. The Sha Meng Mecha crashed to the ground as if its ankle had been twisted... Boom, boom, boom. After a few more shots, the Mecha that had been spewing black smoke stopped moving completely.

Feng Yi knew that he had yet to earn the trust of the rebels. Actions speak louder than words. Regarding the Sha Meng Mecha, it was his spoil of the battle. He wouldn't surrender it lightly. He forcefully opened the cockpit of the Mecha and knocked out the two Imperial soldiers inside. Then, he quickly stored the Mecha in the Space Crystal.

The rebels were taken aback at first. Their leader was about to step up to express gratitude when Feng Yi spared a glance in their direction and vanished.

For several days, Feng Yi became more active around the area. He would often visit the nearby bars in the evening to gather information. And in the daylight, he would search for the rebel base through various ingenious methods and strategies.

During this period, he discovered there were no large rebel groups nearby. The biggest group had only about a hundred members. Along the way, Feng Yi also collected more than 30 Mechas of varying models.

The Saudi Military Department initially thought it was an accident. But as the strange occurrences kept happening over an extended period, they started to take matters seriously. The rumors about the black-clothed soldier—skilled at combat, appearing and disappearing unpredictably—spread like wildfire through the department.

But, capturing this person wouldn't be easy, even with Mechas. It would be like using a cannon to kill a fly - a total waste of time. They needed to find a match for him.

Within a week, the Saudi forces intensified their efforts to bring order to the area, and sent a Rank 2 warrior to the area where Feng Yi was active. Though famed for his commendable fighting ability, the warrior fell before he could face Feng Yi. This alarmed the Saudi high command.

Feng Yi knew things were heating up in Ulan Chabu, and he couldn't stay there for long. According to the information he collected, he quickly moved to Yatu Defense Line several hundred kilometers away. This place was a stronghold of several large rebel fractions, a goal Feng Yi had set a long time ago.

If he wanted to make contact with these armed forces, he had to have access to accurate rebel intelligence. Unfortunately, the rebel base was so well hidden that even after two days of ceaseless search based on intelligence, Feng Yi made no progress.

Luckily, another armed conflict broke out between the rebels and Imperial soldiers, on a larger scale than ever before. The number of rebels alone exceeded one hundred; there were even a few Mechas and other modern artillery weapons.

Rat-tat-tat... Boom, boom, boom...

The intense exchange of fire made the already worn-out streets more of a mess. After a while, the battle subsided. The rebels scattered in all directions, disappearing from the sight of the Imperial soldiers.

But those who appeared to be fleeing were, in fact, retreating in an organized manner. Feng Yi knew at a glance that the retreat had been meticulously planned. His best move was to discreetly follow the leader who seemed like the spearhead, all the way to their stronghold.

Keeping this in mind, Feng Yi followed the rebels surreptitiously. From the abandoned town, he tracked them to a tropical rainforest dozens of kilometers away. The intelligence turned out to be correct. However, he didn't know why he hadn't found any trace of the rebels for so long.

He traversed the dense rainforest and thorny shrubs, and after a long time, finally understood why he hadn't found the rebels' base earlier. Their secret base was extremely well-hidden and guarded. It would be hard to follow them discreetly even for him.

Not only did the place have natural barriers, it was also meticulously arranged according to the Bagua diagram and Five Elements of Fengshui, with a very strong magnetic field around it. The place was divided into five vast territories, namely: Living, Death, Blocking, Cutting, and Resting. This kind of environment, according to Fengshui, was designed to confuse and disorient intruders, causing them to lose their way. Feng Yi recognized this setup based on his limited knowledge of numerology.

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