Camouflage was the unique function of the Sand Scorpio. It used the irregular protrusions on the surface to disguise as a rock to evade the detection of the enemy. However, the activation condition of this function was very strict. It required all the power system to be shut down. The power system required a lot of maneuvers to switch from fully shut down to fully open. In other words, the moment you activated this function, you would have given up on speed. You could only pray that you could successfully evade the enemy's detection, or it would be too late to escape!
Without a doubt, the high requirement of maneuvers was one of the most important reasons that limited the widespread use of this function.
Ye Chong's Sand Scorpio traveled silently among the merchant ships.
If one paid close attention, one would notice that the rock was always flying close to the bottom or the side of the merchant ships, missing by a hair's breadth each time. It was a close call!
Whenever he passed by a merchant ship, Ye Chong would make use of the ship's cover to activate the engine, adjust the angle and shut down the engine in the shortest time possible.
When he passed by the last merchant ship, Ye Chong could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Ye Chong's Sand Scorpio followed the inertia and flew diagonally towards the floating rock in the distance. In the silent and dark night, the gliding of an inconspicuous rock did not attract anyone's attention.
Only then did Ye Chong realize that he was soaking wet, as if he had just been fished out of the water. His hands were slightly cramping in pain. It was because the maneuvers just now were beyond his usual training level, causing discomfort to his hands. The most fatal part was Ye Chong's right hand. The punch that broke through the warehouse door had injured his right hand. Normally, he would not care about such a degree of injury, but now he could only pray that his right hand would not screw up.
Sweat and blood mixed together. The salt in the sweat slightly stimulated Ye Chong's right hand, making his right hand feel less tired.
At his current speed, it would take another 5 minutes to reach the rock.
Since the cabin's lights were off, the holographic screen floated before Ye Chong's eyes, glowing faintly like a dream.
Unfortunately, Ye Chong had no time to appreciate it. His eyes were glued to the holographic screen, constantly adjusting his breathing, hoping to recover some of his exhausted stamina. His hands were doing gentle movements to relieve the fatigue in his hands.
Ye Chong dared not to look at the situation of the battlefield.
Five minutes later, Ye Chong watched as the rock in front of him grew larger and larger in his eyes. The first step was completed perfectly, what about the second?
Nearer, nearer, nearer – now!
When Ye Chong's Sand Scorpion entered the shadow of the boulder, the engine of the Sand Scorpion roared to life. At the same time, the auxiliary engine on the flank was fully activated. The auxiliary engine kept changing its direction and angle. The Sand Scorpion seemed to be attracted by the boulder, as it made a 120-degree arc, sliding in from one side of the boulder and out from the other side in a flash. The whole process was smooth and natural.
Since the rock was further away from both sides, it would not attract too much attention. That was why Ye Chong chose this rock.
He wanted to use this rock to change directions!
Without a doubt, Ye Chong had done it beautifully. Ye Chong believed that if Mu were here, he would be very satisfied with his turn just now.
The power system of the Sand Scorpion Worm had been completely shut down before it flew out from the other side of the rock.
The Sand Scorpion was flying in the direction of the pirate ship!
No one noticed this "rock" that could change the outcome of the entire battle and was now floating towards the pirate ship at a constant speed!
Ye Chong grew increasingly nervous as he watched the approaching pirate ship!
The angle was absolutely correct!
Ye Chong's Sand Scorpion brushed past the first pirate ship at the outermost edge of the fleet. Ye Chong broke out in cold sweat. There was no chance for Ye Chong to adjust his angle. If the Sand Scorpion Worm's engine was even slightly activated, the camouflage would be gone immediately. Ye Chong was sure that he would be blasted into nothingness by the countless cannons.
The Sand Scorpion Worm was a perfect example of Ye Chong's calculation ability. It did not collide with any of the pirate ships and continued to glide towards the deep belly of the pirate ship.
Ye Chong finally arrived at his destination – that strange looking pirate ship!
Ye Chong was sure that this pirate ship was definitely not an ordinary pirate ship! Looking at the pirate ship that was protected in the middle, Ye Chong felt an unprecedented thrill from the depths of his bones. The thrill was like an electric current spreading through his body. He was so excited that he was almost trembling!
Ye Chong's eyes were red. The fatigue, the pain from his wounds, the cramping of his hands were all gone. Ye Chong's body felt like it was injected with a new wave of energy, making him feel energetic. He had never felt so good before!
Contrary to the passion in his heart, Ye Chong's hands were still operating in an orderly manner, without a trace of disorder!
When the Sand Scorpion Worm glided past the bottom of the pirate ship, its scorpion tail suddenly popped out. Pfft! A soft sound was heard through the alloy rope. The end of the Sand Scorpion Worm's tail was a huge circular sucker, which was usually conical. The moment the tail of the Sand Scorpion Worm reached the bottom of the pirate ship, it suddenly opened up and turned into a circular sucker, firmly sucking on the bottom of the pirate ship.
The Sand Scorpion Worm finally stopped gliding, and Ye Chong could finally relax.
Ye Chong could not help but to carefully examine the bottom of the ship which was just inches away from him.
There was a circular indented cover at the center of the bottom of the ship, which could probably only be opened from the inside.
Mechs used in space were equipped with the pilot's escape suit. It could not only provide 10 hours of oxygen supply, but also the ability to fly. Of course, the flying range was extremely small, only enough for the pilot to escape to the nearest starship.
Ye Chong put on the escape suit, with the dagger that Gu Shaoze gave him on his waist, and the toolbox in his hand, he quietly slipped out of the pilot cabin. Ye Chong did not immediately climb up along the alloy rope. Instead, he floated to the abdomen of the Sand Scorpion Worm and found the weapon storage area.
Ye Chong carefully used the toolbox in his hand and removed the beam saber that was equipped with the Sand Scorpion Worm. Ye Chong did not dare to use the gun since it could expose him at any time. Ye Chong did not want to risk his life for that.
Ye Chong held the beam saber that was 3 meters long, which made him look rather comical.
He carefully climbed along the alloy rope to the bottom of the pirate ship, at the indented cover. He studied the cover carefully, and sure enough, it was opened from the inside. Ye Chong immediately dismissed the idea of using the toolbox to open the cover. He threw the toolbox aside and raised the beam saber in his hand with both hands.
Life or death, it all depended on this! The beam saber in his hand stabbed towards the cover without hesitation!
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