After a long exchange of information, Ma Chao was invited over, and the identities of these people were finally confirmed.
They were indeed here to help the Tianhuo Army garrison the wormhole.
It was just that their origins were somewhat secret and could not be revealed openly.
They were the kind of people whom those who understood would understand...
"Hahahaha, thanks to Miss Chu's explanation!"
"Since everything is clear, on behalf of my Duke, I thank everyone for their assistance!"
Ma Chao laughed heartily and extended his right hand to them.
The leader on the opposite side, named Crow, also removed his mask.
His face was long and distinctive, the kind that once seen, could be recognized from the vast crowds!
Crow smiled and shook hands with Ma Chao, then pointed to the north and said.
"People are already putting pressure on them, so the situation here will be resolved soon."
"But before that, we must remain vigilant in case they become desperate."
Ma Chao nodded. "Let's go, we'll talk as we walk!"
The group walked towards the camp, and the four people from the scientific expedition team followed along.
The tents were gone, so they simply found a spot and spread a blanket on the ground, sitting down.
Ma Chao had food brought over, which, in this place filled with shell craters, had quite a picnic-like atmosphere.
Crow waved his hand, indicating he was not hungry.
"How many people have you left here? And what weapons do you have available?"
Ma Chao gestured to the surroundings. "Well, just this one regiment, but if needed, two thousand troops can be dispatched at any time, and several hundred fighter jets."
Crow pondered for a moment with his chin in his hand and then said.
"You'd better deploy all available fighter jets now. In this kind of warfare, you don't need too many people, but they must be elite troops."
"I have received news that the M military's 11th Carrier Strike Group, the same carrier formation that you encountered before, will be able to dock within two hours at the latest."
"Furthermore, in addition to this formation, three other carrier formations are moving furiously towards this area."
"Once they reach within operational radius, you will face even more intense attacks than before!"
"Therefore, you either all retreat, or you prepare for war!"
Ma Chao fell into a dilemma after hearing this.
As Crow said, if they stayed, another major battle was inevitable.
This level of combat was a first for the Tianhuo Army.
Their previous encounters were due to the enemy's lack of understanding of the Tianhuo Army, and fighting again would not be so easy!
If they retreated and returned later, they might face an enemy that was fully prepared!
After thinking for a few minutes, he punched the ground and said decisively.
"We cannot retreat!"
"Zhong Shisan! You go back immediately!"
"Tell Zhang Tian to hurry up and refuel the fighter jets, and have them rush over as soon as they're ready!"
"Notify Zhuzi and have him deploy the Dragon Scale Army as well. They've trained for so long, it's time for them to appear!"
"Also, mobilize the artillery and aim their cannons at the passage!"
"Go to the research institute and see what they have that can be useful, and bring it all over!"
"Even if we have to deplete our reserves, we must build this base!"
"The Duke's injuries cannot be delayed any longer!"
Crow and the others listened from the side. Chu Siyang, after hearing this string of commands, saw a flash of insight in her eyes.
Previously, she had heard Zhuzi mention to Xia Gang that some matters still required his facilitation.
And now Ma Chao said that the Duke's injuries could not be delayed further...
She seemed to have understood something and then asked.
"Commander Ma, is the reason you are so desperate to establish yourselves here to treat your Duke's injuries?"
Ma Chao did not hide anything, as there was no need to.
He nodded vigorously. "The Duke has the grace of rebirth for us!"
"So, for him, anything is worth doing!"
Crow showed a look of sudden realization, and then suddenly laughed.
"Hahahaha!"
"I was wondering what the reason was, it turns out it's because of this!"
"Commander Ma, since that's the case, I advise you to retreat first!"
"As for treating your Duke's injuries, I believe I can help!"
Ma Chao stood up abruptly upon hearing this. "Is that true?"
Crow also stood up. "A gentleman's word is as good as a chariot pulled by four horses!"
"Although I don't know how serious your Duke's injuries are, the fact that they have persisted for so long indicates that there is still hope for treatment."
"If you trust me, take me to see him!"
If Ma Chao had harbored any reservations about him before, at this moment, all reservations vanished instantly.
Nothing was more important than the safety of his own Duke!
Subsequently, he directly ordered everyone to retreat back to Australia.
However, this did not mean they gave up control of the area. Upon returning to Australia, all long-range firepower was aimed at the black hole in the sky.
As soon as any M military personnel dared to rush in, they would be met with the most severe retaliation!
At the same time, Crow also provided a set of equipment: wired pinhole cameras, and high-angle military-grade ones at that.
The cameras passed through the black hole and lay on the ground at the Antarctic exit, camouflaged, so that any M military personnel approaching would be discovered immediately.
Upon arriving at Australia in the Great Tang, Crow and the others had the same reaction as Xia Gang when they saw the scene here.
Besides shock, the only feeling was the heat.
The temperature difference here was fifty to sixty degrees Celsius compared to Antarctica...
Ma Chao led them into the camp and cupped his hands towards everyone.
"You wait here for a moment, I'll go inform Her Highness the Grand Princess!"
With that, he went to seek an audience with Li Xiuning.
Upon hearing that Fang Er could be sent for treatment immediately, Li Xiuning did not hesitate and directly invited Crow and the others into the tent.
"I, Li Xiuning, Grand Princess of the Great Tang!"
"Can you truly treat my young man?"
Her straightforward self-introduction startled Crow.
The woman opposite was actually the legendary Iron Lady!
He immediately bowed his hands in the same manner as Ma Chao.
"Crow of the Snow Leopard Commando Unit, Jianbing Military Region, Chinese Special Forces, pays respects to Your Highness the Grand Princess!"
Although he found this manner of speaking very unaccustomed, the identity of the Iron Lady compelled him to respect her from the bottom of his heart!
This was a heroic woman who had conquered half the empire for the Great Tang as a woman!
Almost every soldier had heard of her deeds!
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that without her, the golden age of the Great Tang might never have come to pass!
Even whether the Great Tang could have successfully established itself was uncertain!
"To be frank, Your Highness the Grand Princess, the orders we received were to fully assist you in establishing a foothold on the other side of the wormhole."
"Regarding the treatment of injuries, could I first examine the condition of that Duke?"
The credit for their arrival was actually due to Xia Gang. If he hadn't instructed the scientific expedition team to send the message back, the Snow Leopard Commando Unit would never have appeared in Antarctica at this time!