System control rights lost?

Backdoor invaded?

Defensive Shield withdrawn?

Bad news came one after another, leaving Tang Shengyan, Mo Wu, and others stunned and speechless.

One moment they were saying 'victory is certain,' and the next, the bandits had opened their front gate?

With the Defensive Shield down, how was the battle to be fought?

"Mo Wu, what the hell is going on? Why was the Defensive Shield withdrawn?" Tang Shengyan shouted angrily.

The Mo Family was responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Xuanwu System, so with such a major flaw, they naturally had to shoulder most of the responsibility.

Even though he knew Mo Wu had a distinguished status as the head of the Mo Family, the new mechanical aristocrat, at the brink of war, he had to consider his subordinates.

This was a matter of life and death.

"General, I don't know what happened either..." Mo Wu's face was extremely unsightly, and he said solemnly: "This situation is extremely rare..."

He had a bad feeling in his heart.

There was only one truth behind such an outcome...

This truth was even more brutal than the Defensive Shield being opened.

"Extremely rare? It must be someone from your Mo Family who leaked the core data, allowing them to open our backdoor..." Tang Shengyan jumped in rage, if Mo Wu were one of their Flame-Bathed Legion, he would have him dragged out and executed long ago.

"..."

"Didn't you say your Mo Family wouldn't leak secrets? Didn't you say the Mo Family had its own pride and integrity? Where's the pride? Where's the integrity?"

"..."

Mo Wu was speechless.

He knew Mo Qingfeng, an extremely proud and somewhat purity-obsessed genius youth, how could he do such a thing?

How could he expose the Mo Family's most core secrets?

The troubling issue was not just the present situation, but more than that...

Because Mo Qingfeng had participated in the development and design of the Xuanwu System, he was one of the few who mastered the core data.

If he truly defected, the entire Xuanwu System would suffer a devastating blow.

Not just Brocade City, but also Hua City, Stone City, Luo City, and even Phoenix City.

Due to the withdrawal of the Lu Clan, now all the major cities in the Phoenix Empire were using the Xuanwu System and Xuanwu Defense Shield...

A series of military supplies also bore the Mo Family's involvement, many even occupying leading positions.

The sky was falling.

Seeing Mo Wu's face pale, Tang Shengyan's fury grew stronger, he suppressed his anger and asked, "Is there any remedy now?"

"I can have someone patch it up, retake system control..."

Mo Wu responded perfunctorily, as the situation had reached this point, there was no turning back.

All they could do was do their best and let fate decide...

Seeing Tang Shengyan's face getting darker, he couldn't care less.

"General, I have matters to leave Brocade City."

Tang Shengyan looked at Mo Wu in disbelief, yelling, "In a crisis, you want to desert? Mo Wu, do you believe I won't shoot you?"

Tang Shengyan was truly infuriated.

He reached for his waist and drew his pistol, pointing the barrel at Mo Wu's forehead.

How could such a thing happen? Fleeing after making a mistake?

Such behavior was taboo on the battlefield and could undermine morale and influence the battle situation.

Facing such deserters, they only needed to do one thing: blow their heads off.

"I have urgent matters to report to the Military Minister." Mo Wu looked Tang Shengyan straight in the eye, unmoving: "Even if you kill me, I have to go."

"What could be so important?"

Mo Wu hesitated for a moment, but then whispered a few words in Tang Shengyan's ear.

Tang Shengyan was shocked, slowly putting away his Maichong gun.

The situation was that severe?

Seeing Tang Shengyan's dazed expression, Mo Wu also couldn't bear it and said, "I'll leave the Wolf Pack to you, hoping to help the General make a decisive battle..."

Mo Wu turned and left, quickly departing Brocade City on his exclusive Underground Drilling Machine.

As Tang Shengyan felt a storm in his mind, his adjutant Li Chengying reported: "General... the bandits have launched a fierce attack on Brocade City. General Chen Lin has already led the army to meet them..."

Chen Lin was a soldier trained by Tang Shengyan, knowing the young man was brave but lacked tactical skills and combat experience...

In a prosperous place like Brocade City, there were few conflicts or clashes.

Thus, he composed himself and said, "According to the plan formulated by the Command Department, 'Torch Action,' the entire army will mobilize... it's either the enemy dies, or we do."

"Yes." Li Chengying looked at Tang Shengyan in astonishment and saluted solemnly.

He knew the old commander was prepared to live and die with Brocade City.

Originally retired and could enjoy his golden years, but why?

------

The moment Brocade City's Defensive Shield was withdrawn, Shen Qingping got the news immediately.

"All forces advance." Shen Qingping stood at the command platform, issuing orders to all Dushan Army soldiers: "Kill all resisters without mercy."

"First Regiment received."

"Second Regiment received."

"Third Regiment received."

"Charging Camp received."

"Mobile Brigade received."

"Chongzhuang Camp received."

"Suicide Team received..."

------

The Chongzhuang Camp and Suicide Team were Barbarian units led by Little Fatty, now under Shen Qingping's command as part of the Dushan Army.

The great army bombarded towards Brocade City, and Barbarian warriors riding mighty Iron-eating Beasts began hammering the city walls and gates of Brocade City.

Little Fatty led the charge, wielding his Skull Hammer towards City Defense General Chen Lin.

"Release the Wolf Pack." Chen Lin calmly faced the overwhelming bandits.

"Yes."

As soon as the words were spoken, a large pack of mechanical wolves appeared on the wall, green eyes glowing, the alloy skeletons on their bodies creaking.

"Tear them apart."

With an order, these mechanical wolves charged towards the aircraft in the sky and the Iron-eating Beast Legion on the ground with a clatter.

"Kill." Chen Lin shouted, armored.

Behind him, countless war planes and Star Discs adorned with the Fire Phoenix totem surged towards the Dushan Army.

This was a war.

No retreat, no mercy, no compassion, only the burning of blood and fire, the collision of metal against metal.

Turn into dust or rot into soil.

Only the last victor is qualified to enjoy this world, to receive flowers and applause.

------

Heavenly Mechanism Management Bureau.

Tang Fei looked at Mo Qingfeng, who was slumped in the chair like dead ash, seemingly having been ravaged repeatedly, and comforted him: "Don't be too upset, you didn't betray the Mo Family, you just provided a few lines of numbers..."

"Even without your help, Lu Siyu could have achieved the same. How was Feng City conquered? How was Red Moon City conquered? Your participation only accelerated this process."

Mo Qingfeng looked up at the sky, his expression dazed.

He didn't want to speak.

He had promised to face death fearlessly, and he was mentally prepared for this.

Yet, when Bai Wuxin dragged him into the interrogation room, he still got scared.

He knew Tang Fei wasn't threatening but genuinely intended to gouge out his eyes, sever his hands...

It could be seen from Bai Wuxin's expression.

This guy had a face like frost, rarely smiled, and looked like the kind of sadist who enjoyed torturing people.

So, when Bai Wuxin drew his sword to gouge out his eyeballs, he surrendered.

Once a decision is made in the heart, execution happens swiftly.

He disclosed the system parameters and backdoor passwords to Lu Siyu, which was akin to personally handing over the keys to the treasury to the enemy...

Sure enough, under Lu Siyu's manipulation, the control of the Xuanwu System in Brocade City was quickly seized, and the Defensive Shield was taken down...

He knew a fierce slaughter was ongoing outside.

He seemed to hear the screams and wails of countless souls.

He was a sinner.

A sinner to the Mo Family, a sinner to Brocade City, a sinner to the Empire...

Seeing Mo Qingfeng's almost lifeless state, Tang Fei winked at the Phoenix beside him.

Phoenix understood Tang Fei's intention, it was time for her to take the stage.

"Mo Qingfeng, I am Zhong Yu Xiu Xue." Phoenix stepped before Mo Qingfeng, her voice crisp.

Zhong Yu Xiu Xue?

Names of people cast shadows like trees.

Mo Qingfeng finally awoke from the brink of self-reproach to the point of wanting to 'end it all,' looking bewilderedly at the Empire Princess before him.

Zhong Yu Xiu Xue was a genius of the Empire, someone countless people looked up to, and an object of admiration for numerous young talents.

She was named after the two major surnames of Zhong Yu, and also took the Empire's name as her nickname...

"Your Highness." Mo Qingfeng called out.

"Mo Qingfeng, the Mo Family established its clan with mechanics, it is a millennia-old family... Mo Zhai, the ancestor of the Mo Family, was a figure revered by the world, his thoughts and scholarship greatly propelled human survival and development."

"As a descendant of the Mo Family, you should feel proud and honored about your identity. But today, I want to ask, who does the Mo Family truly pledge allegiance to? Who do you, Mo Qingfeng, wish to pledge allegiance to?"

"The Mo Family... pledges allegiance to the country." Mo Qingfeng replied.

That's all he could say, the only correct answer.

"Then, can Shen Wuxiang represent the country?"

"..."

This naturally couldn't be.

Everyone knows Shen Wuxiang is a usurper.

The Mo Family is tied to Shen Wuxiang only because he holds significant power and has the opportunity to become the Emperor.

If someone else were in Shen Wuxiang's position, they would make the same choice.

Dynasties rise and fall, banners will change, but the Mo Family endures.

"If I recall correctly, it's because my father esteemed and employed you that the Mo Family enjoys its current prestige and status, right?"

"You already know the situation of the Zhong Royal Family. The role Shen Wuxiang plays, you understand better than anyone..."

These words from Phoenix were true, Zhong Daolong pushed the Mo Family forward to suppress the Lu Clan.

The Mo Family's resurgence was indeed due to her father.

Bear in mind, the Mo Family was previously overshadowed by the Lu Clan...

The Zhong Royal Family was the benefactor of the Mo Family, yet now they are aiding Shen Wuxiang against their benefactors?

Is this reasonable?

"In that case, by choosing to assist Shen Wuxiang, isn't the Mo Family committing a crime? This not only shames the Mo Family but also disgraces the ancestors of the Mo Family... This is the true betrayal of the Mo Family."

"..."

Mo Qingfeng's eyes shone as he looked at Phoenix.

Is this so?

With her explanation, why do I feel less distressed?

Indeed, the Mo Family should be loyal to the Empire, and the mechanical technology of the Mo Family should serve all of humanity.

Can Shen Wuxiang represent the Phoenix Empire?

Apparently not.

This is the Empire Princess in front of me, she can certainly represent the Empire.

"Mo Qingfeng, you simply made the right choice. And within the entire Mo Family, only you made the right choice."

"You shouldn't feel guilty about this, instead you should persuade more Mo Family members to join us..."

"Only then are you truly saving the Mo Family, allowing the Trisolar mark of the Tongtian Institute to forever stand at the pinnacle of technology, becoming the leader and guardian of all humanity."

"I believe that the Mo Family ancestor would also feel proud and honored to have a descendant like you."

"I understand." Mo Qingfeng's eyes burned, his face flushed, looking at Phoenix with excitement, he asked: "Your Highness, what else can I do for you?"

"..." Tang Fei.

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