All Realms and Worlds: The Lost Home

The transport ship slowly entered the docking bay of the Yao Guang flagship. The hatch slowly opened, and a cold metallic aura mixed with faint energy fluctuations rushed out. Ye Fan gripped his personal terminal bracelet tightly, his fingertips exerting a slight force, his heart filled with urgency and determination.

He followed the escorting soldiers and quickly stepped out of the transport ship, his eyes scanning the interior of the flagship—the flagship of Yao Guang was entirely silver-gray, with spacious passageways and walls covered with energy patterns. The humming of the machinery was deep and rhythmic, exuding sophistication and majesty. It was indeed a command flagship carrying the pinnacle of scientific research.

"Comrade Ye Fan, Commander Yao Guang is waiting for you outside the command cabin." The escorting soldier stopped and saluted Ye Fan respectfully.

"Thank you." Ye Fan nodded slightly, suppressing his eagerness, straightened his power armor, and strode towards the command center, each step exceptionally steady—he felt a surge of curiosity about Yao Guang, who was capable of developing top-tier combat armor.

A moment later, he arrived outside the command cabin, where a tall figure was standing waiting.

The man was dressed in a white research uniform with the institute's exclusive logo embroidered on the cuffs. He was tall and handsome, with a cool and wise air about him. He exuded a faint aura of energy, possessing both the rigor of a researcher and the composure of a commander.

This must be Yao Guang.

Just as Ye Fan was about to speak, a strange feeling suddenly erupted from the depths of his soul—a familiar yet unfamiliar resonance, as if it transcended time and space, as if he had encountered a kindred spirit, yet also carried a sense of inexplicable estrangement.

His body stiffened slightly, and he subconsciously looked up at Yao Guang, only to meet her gaze.

A barely perceptible look of surprise and hesitation flashed in Yao Guang's eyes, and a complex emotion swept across the depths of his eyes. Clearly, he too had felt this resonance deep within his soul.

The moment their eyes met, time seemed to stand still for a moment, and the sounds of the machinery in the cabin seemed to fade into the distance, leaving only a faint tremor in the depths of their souls.

Ye Fan's heart beat slightly faster, and a bold guess arose in his mind—could Yao Guang also be a transmigrator?

That sense of familiarity was something that ordinary comrades could not possess; it was more like a chance encounter between two souls from the same world, wandering far from home. That resonance, etched into their very bones, could not be faked; it was the taste of those who had lost their homeland.

But he dared not speak rashly. If he guessed wrong, not only would he expose his identity, but he might also delay the mission. Moreover, he could sense that Yao Guang was also testing him, but she did not point it out.

Yao Guang quickly withdrew his gaze, his fingertips twitching slightly, a question rising in his heart as well—this logistics soldier named Ye Fan gave him a very special feeling, that kind of soul-level resonance, he had only felt it in himself, could it be that Ye Fan, like him, came from another world.

He had studied countless human genes and seen all sorts of soldiers, but never had anyone given him such a strong sense of resonance. That feeling of familiarity yet strangeness made him have to be suspicious.

However, he did not reveal it. The identity of the transmigrator was too special. If he rashly brought it up, the consequences would be unimaginable if the other party had other intentions or if others found out. Moreover, the situation was urgent at the moment, and supporting the trapped squad and dealing with the alien fleet were the top priorities.

Neither of them spoke, each lost in their own thoughts. A subtle atmosphere filled the air, a mixture of unspoken understanding and tentative distance.

After a moment, Yao Guang broke the silence first, her tone returning to its usual cold and serious tone, as if the previous resonance had never happened: "You are Ye Fan? Su Lan has already told me to come with you. A brand new power armor has been prepared for you."

"Yes! Commander Yao Guang, please!" Ye Fan responded immediately, suppressing his suspicions and regaining his serious expression. He gripped his personal terminal bracelet and followed Yao Guang's footsteps—regardless of whether Yao Guang was a transmigrator or not, right now, putting on power armor and supporting his comrades was the most important thing.

Yao Guang turned and led the way, his steps steady, his aloof aura becoming increasingly apparent. As he walked, he said calmly, "This suit of armor is the Red Mane Steed Zero, the latest development from the research institute. It's still in the final testing phase, and its power far surpasses that of ordinary special mobile forces' power armor. It's also currently the only suit of armor that can support you in penetrating deep into the homeworld of the Shellloa race and dealing with alien species."

Ye Fan's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes—Red Mane Steed Zero, just the name itself exuded a powerful aura. He could imagine that the combat power of this armor must be extremely terrifying.

The two walked along the flagship's passageway. The soft lighting on both sides of the passageway reflected off the metal walls, creating a cold luster. Occasionally, personnel in research suits would hurry by, but upon seeing Yaoguang, they would stop and salute respectfully.

Ye Fan followed behind Yao Guang, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the equipment on both sides of the passage. He was secretly amazed – Yao Guang's flagship was indeed well-deserved of its reputation. It was equipped with all kinds of advanced equipment and had an extremely strong scientific research atmosphere. No wonder it was able to develop such a top-notch power armor.

The image of Han Mo's team flashed through his mind from time to time, and the urgency in his heart grew stronger. He unconsciously quickened his pace—he had to put on his power armor as soon as possible, pass through the stargate, return to the home planet of the Keloa race, and rescue his comrades.

Yao Guang seemed to sense his urgency, quickened her pace slightly, and said in a calm tone, "Don't worry, the armor has been tested and all the weapons are in place. It won't delay your mission."

Ye Fan nodded without speaking, but focused more intently on following Yao Guang, passing through passages and heading towards the maintenance bay deep inside the flagship.

After walking for about ten minutes, the two arrived at a huge alloy door. The door was engraved with complex energy patterns and emitted a strong energy fluctuation, clearly indicating that the maintenance bay was inside.

Yao Guang raised his hand and swept it across the sensor area of ​​the alloy door. The energy at his fingertips connected with the sensor area, and the alloy door slowly opened to both sides. A piercing mechanical sound came out, and a rich metallic aura and energy fluctuations instantly rushed out.

Ye Fan subconsciously stopped and looked up into the maintenance bay. When he saw the power armor in the center of the bay, his pupils shrank, his whole body trembled, and he froze on the spot, his face showing an expression of disbelief and shock.

The maintenance bay was extremely spacious, with various debugging equipment and weapons placed around it. Several researchers were busy checking the equipment, and the robotic arm was moving flexibly in the air, making final checks on the power armor. In the center of the bay, the Red Mane Fiery Steed Zero, like a sleeping behemoth, exuded a suffocatingly powerful aura.

It was a set of full-body gold and red power armor, with a full-metal, all-encompassing design, without a single gap exposed. It looked as if it had been forged from a single piece of metal, with sharp and smooth lines. It had both a heavy sense of defense and a flexible body, perfectly balancing defense and mobility.

The light from the starry sky shone through the flagship's observation window onto the armor, refracting a dazzling golden-red luster. The luster was delicate and full, without the slightest trace of roughness. Every inch of the armor was polished to an extremely fine degree, like a perfect work of art.

What's most amazing is its joints—unlike the obvious gaps in the joints of ordinary power armor, the joints of the Red Mane Zero are perfectly connected to the main armor, as if they were one piece, without any trace of splicing. When it moves, it must be extremely flexible and will not be hindered in any way.

In the chest area of ​​the armor, there is a circular core energy chamber that emits a faint red glow. That is the armor's energy core, which continuously provides power to the armor. The energy fluctuations are steady and powerful, and one can clearly feel the terrifying energy contained within.

The helmet has an extremely sharp design with strong lines. The eye area is covered by a dark energy lens that can cover the entire eye area, providing both high-definition vision and protection against strong light and impact. On the top of the helmet, there are two red stripes, like the mane of a wild horse, echoing the name "Red Mane Wild Horse" and adding a touch of domineering power.

The arms and legs of the armor are equipped with raised alloy armor, which is engraved with intricate energy patterns. This not only enhances the defensive capabilities but also guides energy to increase the power of attacks. Every design reflects the rigor and dedication of the researchers.

Standing at a distance, one could feel the powerful aura emanating from the Red Mane Fiery Steed Zero. The oppressive feeling far surpassed any power armor Ye Fan had ever seen before. It was as if, once the armor was activated, it could sweep away all enemies, and no one could stop it.

Ye Fan stood there dumbfounded, his eyes filled with shock, his mouth slightly open, unable to utter a word for a long time—he had never imagined that power armor could be so perfect, with its perfect appearance, powerful aura, and every detail exceeding his expectations.

The ordinary logistics power armor he wore before was worlds apart from the Red-Maned Fiery Steed Zero in front of him. One was like an ant, and the other was like a giant beast. There was no comparison at all.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?" Yao Guang walked to his side, looking at his shocked expression, a hint of smugness flashed in her eyes, her tone still calm, "Red Mane Steed Zero, using the latest alloy material, its defensive capability is more than three times that of ordinary special mobile force power armor, and its energy core can support long-term high-intensity combat."

Ye Fan slowly regained his senses, took a deep breath to suppress the shock in his heart, and said with excitement and solemnity, "It's perfect! Thank you, Commander Yao Guang! With this armor, I will definitely be able to rescue Captain Han Mo and the others!"

Yao Guang nodded slightly, raised his hand to indicate the weapon next to the armor, and said, "That one next to you is the matching power chain sword. It uses high-frequency vibration technology and can easily cut through the hard armor of the Shelloa. It can even withstand the small machine guns of the Star River Federation's warships. It is your main melee weapon."

Ye Fan looked in the direction he indicated, his gaze falling on the power chain sword. The chain sword was huge, far longer than an ordinary chain sword, with a thick hilt for easy grip. The blade was composed of countless sharp metal links, which emitted a faint cold light. At the end of the hilt was a small energy interface that could connect with the armor to enhance the chain sword's power.

Even though the chain sword was still, Ye Fan could feel its sharp aura, as if it could tear through the air and cut through any obstacle with just a swing.

"Besides the power chain sword, the armor is also equipped with the long-range attack weapon, the magnetic energy bomb gun, and other weapons. Once you're inside the armor, I'll explain the specific operating methods and weapon performance to you." Yao Guang's voice interrupted Ye Fan's thoughts.

"Yes!" Ye Fan responded immediately, his gaze returning to the Red-Maned Steed Zero, his eyes filled with anticipation, eager to put on the armor and rush to the battlefield.

Yao Guang turned around, waved to the busy researchers, and ordered in a deep voice: "Everyone, stop the inspection, start the battle armor docking procedure, and prepare to let Ye Fan enter the battle armor."

"Yes, Commander Yaoguang!" The researchers responded immediately, quickly stopping their work and operating the equipment to initiate the mech docking procedure.

As the program started, the Red-Maned Steed Zero suddenly trembled slightly. The energy core in its chest cavity shone brightly, and red energy spread along the patterns on the armor, covering the entire suit. The helmet slowly rose, and the armor on the chest and back slowly unfolded, revealing the cockpit inside.

Inside the cockpit, there are densely packed wires and displays, ergonomically designed to perfectly fit the pilot's body shape. Around it are multiple energy interfaces for connecting to the pilot's nervous system, enabling synchronized operation between the armor and the human body.

"Come on, get into your brand new power armor, Red Mane Steed Zero." Yao Guang gestured to Ye Fan, her tone somewhat solemn. "The armor uses neural synchronization docking technology, which can quickly adapt to your movements and consciousness. It's easy to get used to."

Ye Fan nodded, took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and strode towards the Red-Maned Steed Zero, his steps steady and firm—each step bringing him closer to supporting his comrades, each step carrying the hopes of Han Mo's squad and the elite squad.

He walked to the bottom of the armor and, with the help of the mechanical arm, slowly rose into the cockpit. His body was instantly enveloped, the fit was excellent, and there was no discomfort whatsoever.

"Get ready, the armor is about to initiate the merging process, and neural docking will begin." The researcher's voice came through the armor's communicator, his tone serious.

Ye Fan immediately stood up straight, closed his eyes, relaxed his mind and body, and prepared for the docking—he could clearly feel the energy of the armor slowly enveloping his body, and a warm current of energy spreading along his nerves, connecting his brain with the core of the armor.

"Initiate the closure process!"

As the researchers gave the order, the unfolded armor slowly closed, the helmet gently fell down, tightly enveloping Ye Fan's head, and the chest and back armor connected perfectly without any gaps. The entire suit of armor was restored to its original, seamless state, as if it had never been opened.

The moment the armor closed, a strong sense of fit washed over him, as if it had become an integral part of his body, without any barrier. He could clearly feel every detail of the armor and see everything outside through its energy lenses, with a clear and expansive field of vision.

At the same time, the neural docking process was completed, and Ye Fan's consciousness successfully connected with the core of the battle armor. He subconsciously moved his fingers, and the battle armor's fingers moved in sync with him, the movements were synchronized, without the slightest delay, and extremely smooth.

"Neural docking successful! The armor and pilot are perfectly compatible! The energy core is operating normally!" The researcher's voice came again, his tone filled with excitement.

Ye Fan was overjoyed and tried to move his arms and legs. The armor moved in perfect sync with him, extremely agile, without the cumbersome feeling of ordinary power armor. That sense of control made him feel incredibly at ease.

Just then, he felt a slight vibration behind him. He subconsciously looked through the rear camera of his armor and his face showed a shocked expression again—the armor behind the armor, which had been flat, slowly unfolded, and a huge missile hive appeared in front of him in an instant.

The missile hive is densely packed with small missiles, each emitting a faint red glow and containing terrifying explosive energy. There are hundreds of them, enough to deal with large-scale enemies or destroy enemy small warships and fortifications.

Before he could react, the armor on both sides of his shoulders suddenly bulged slightly, and two silver floating cannons slowly flew out from the armor, floating on both sides of his shoulders. The muzzles slowly charged, emitting a sharp energy aura, ready to launch an attack at any time.

The floating cannons are small in size but extremely exquisite. They are engraved with intricate energy patterns, enabling them to quickly lock onto targets and launch precise attacks. They can be used for close-range support or long-range sniping, making them highly flexible.

"The Red-Maned Steed Zero is equipped with sixty small armor-piercing missiles, forty high-frequency explosive rounds, two floating cannons, one explosive gun, and a power chain sword. It excels in both melee and ranged combat, maximizing both defense and offense." Yao Guang's voice came through the armor's communicator, his tone brimming with confidence. "The armor is also equipped with an emergency escape system and an energy shield, providing maximum protection in times of crisis."

Ye Fan slowly moved his body, feeling the terrifying energy contained in the armor, and the powerful deterrent effect brought by the missile hive and floating cannons. The shock in his heart could not be calmed for a long time—this armor was simply a weapon tailor-made for the battlefield.

He gripped the power chain sword in his hand (the arm of the armor was connected to the chain sword, which could be controlled by his mind), the blade vibrated slightly and emitted a deep hum, as if responding to his fighting spirit.

"Commander Yaoguang, the armor is fully adapted and all weapons are functioning normally. Requesting immediate departure to the cave, through the stargate, to support Captain Han Mo and the others!" Ye Fan's voice came through the armor's communicator, his tone firm and resolute, full of fighting spirit.

Yao Guang looked at the Red-Maned Fiery Steed Zero in front of him, and seeing its powerful aura, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes. He nodded and said in a deep voice, "You can set off now. I have arranged a transport ship to take you to the cave. Don't worry about the size of the stargate. The size of the single-person stargate can be adjusted to a certain extent."

He paused, then added, "Remember, prioritize your own safety. While the Red-Maned Steed Zero is powerful, the Star Federation's ruling protocol is extremely effective, and the Apola race's signal shielding has not been broken. Do not act rashly. If you encounter a danger you cannot handle, immediately return through the Stargate."

"In addition, the core energy of the armor can support twelve hours of high-intensity combat. I have prepared spare energy blocks for you and placed them in the armor's storage compartment. In critical moments, you can replace the energy blocks to extend your combat power."

"Yes! Thank you for the reminder, Commander Yaoguang! I will definitely keep your instructions in mind, complete the mission, and rescue my comrades!" Ye Fan replied solemnly, his tone resolute.

He could feel the energy of the Red-Maned Steed Zero Flowing into his body continuously. A powerful sense of strength filled his limbs and bones, and his previous fatigue and weakness vanished instantly, replaced by formidable combat power and unwavering faith.

Yao Guang waved to the researchers and ordered in a deep voice, "Activate the robotic arm to transfer the battle armor to the transport ship and escort it throughout the journey to ensure Ye Fan's safe arrival at the cave. In addition, continuously monitor the energy fluctuations of the stargate and provide support to Ye Fan at any time."

"Yes, Commander Yaoguang!"

The robotic arm slowly started, gently lifting the Red-Maned Steed Zero and moving it towards the transport ship outside the maintenance bay. Ye Fan sat inside his armor, his gaze fixed firmly on the starry sky outside the window—Captain Han Mo, Elite Squad, here I come! This time, I will definitely bring you home!

Yao Guang stood there, watching the figure of the Red-Maned Fiery Steed Zero gradually disappear outside the maintenance bay. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He recalled the resonance he had felt with Ye Fan's soul just now, and his suspicions grew stronger.

"Ye Fan..." he murmured to himself, "Who exactly are you? And are you really from the same place as me?"