"It's been used locally as a bridge and road for vehicles to race along."

Lin Qin was nonchalant: "Since Zhou Yi has mastered the alien's flight technology and obtained the Sea Crossbow from the high-pressure zone, it's not surprising that he can do this."

He rolled up the paper in his hand: "Come with me."

...

Liu Zhaoshan was taken out of the interrogation room and then traveled through a fully-enclosed vehicle, eventually arriving at a dimly lit conference hall.

Once there, he felt his entire body tense up.

Because seated within the conference hall were several individuals at the pinnacle of power in the Shuanghe Region.

General Bai Xing had a cigarette in his long beak, his sharp eyes fixed on himself.

He had skin of alternating black and white, and a robust build, supposedly his bloodline traced back to a terrifying prehistoric creature known as the Emperor Penguin.

Lin Qin said, "Repeat the conversation you had with Zhou Yi."

"Yes, yes!"

Liu Zhaoshan recounted nervously.

The conference hall was silent.

The faces of the several bosses were gloomy.

"Alright, you can go out now and wait for me outside."

"Yes."

Liu Zhaoshan left the conference room, feeling as if a great burden had been lifted.

Inside, towards the end, he could barely breathe; he wasn't sure if it was psychological or if the presence of those powerful individuals was too oppressive.

He couldn't help but think back to his day in Jade City.

In the presence of Zhou Yi, however, there was none of that pressure.

He was like a genuinely ordinary person.

Liu Zhaoshan thought to himself that perhaps only in this way could one understand what real ordinary people wanted.

The high and mighty couldn't grasp the difficulties of the lives of the little folks.

Although he didn't know why the company had released him this time. However, from the various feedback at the conference hall and Jade City landing magnificently over Shuanghe, it wasn't hard to discern that the Chairman was issuing a warning.

It seemed his side had no way to deal with it.

Otherwise, they should have directly intercepted the departure on the spot.

Liu Zhaoshan suddenly realized.

During the conversation with Zhou Yi, the latter was relaxed and calm, not worried about the war.

Not because he didn't care, but because he knew very well that if he truly joined the battle, the war would end.

The terror of the aliens was widely known.

To give wings to the aliens was to make up for the greatest shortcoming of these ancient beings, no longer confined to land like trapped beasts.

As long as Zhou Yi wished, the Jade City could fly over Shuanghe Region at any time, and the younger bodies of Jade City were still increasing.

The Thunder Beast was utterly incapable of breaking the aliens' defense.

His side had no matching force.

With this thought, Liu Zhaoshan felt a sudden wave of despondency.

The proud aerial force of the Shuanghe Region was utterly vulnerable in their eyes.

However, looking at it from another angle.

Zhou Yi, possessing such power, probably had no need to lie to him. He said he wanted to liberate human potential, and as a human, Liu Zhaoshan very much looked forward to this.

His feelings were mixed.

The superiority of the order in the Shuanghe Region was indeed remarkable, but compared to the Wasteland Development Company's liberation of all humanity, the former seemed petty and obsolete. The latter excited and anticipated him even as an enemy.

Regardless, he hoped that this time fewer lives would be lost, and that more humans could participate in more meaningful creation and production.

Liu Zhaoshan thought to himself.

Ah?

I've still been influenced after all.

...

Just beyond the wall, within the meeting room.

Lin Qin looked at his colleagues: "The severity of the current situation must already be clear to you all."

"The technology, or capability, displayed by the Wasteland Development Company is something we've never seen before. Regardless of whether Zhou Yi is deploying them or has truly enabled the Aliens to fly, it means that he could project the Aliens onto our territory at any time and from anywhere."

"Based on what Liu Zhaoshan and a few other warriors have experienced firsthand, from the time they were taken to Jade City to when they appeared outside Shuanghe City, the entire process wouldn't exceed four hours."

"That is to say, within four hours, Zhou Yi could deploy six Jade Cities here. This flight speed is twice that of the Thunder Beast!"

It said in a grave voice: "I do not wish to boost others' morale and dampen our own, but I must also make a rational and realistic assessment. In the realm of aerial combat, there is already a clear discrepancy in both the combat units and technology between us and the enemy, and we must acknowledge this."

The chief engineer of the Shuanghe Region, Pudu, spoke: "This isn't just a simple discrepancy; it's a generational gap in weaponry."

As a mechatronic lifeform, it was responsible for the entire region's technical development and application.

"The Aliens' body mechanics are exquisite, with both strength and regenerative capabilities. Even the weakest B-class Alien can't be handled by a Guangna Species of the same level."

"Aliens capable of high-speed flight have never been seen before."

"This will turn them into a living fortress, which can be equipped with various weapons and can appear anywhere. Conventional targeted attacks on Aliens usually involve dumping Light-blocking Oil from the air, setting up traps on the ground, and using Light Blockers to intercept, but these will all become ineffective in front of flight capabilities."

"Please do not believe that this is merely a huge B-class lifeform that can fly."

Pudu's face screen lit up with red light representing danger: "This is an unprecedented, gigantic, self-repairing, and capable of high-speed movement across the Dead Sea, a living combat fortress."

"They don't fear pain, are unafraid of anything, and can carry at least a hundred warriors, as well as a large number of bombs. Even if they are surrounded and on the brink of destruction by the enemy, they could become an A-class manufactured Light Burst bomb, unleashing destructive radiation shock waves to the surroundings."

"There isn't a single existing combat unit that can match this."

Pudu's professional speech further dampened the atmosphere of the meeting.

Lin Qin continued, gesturing with its tentacles: "What we've discussed so far is the worst-case scenario. However, the fact that the Wasteland Development Company has returned the captives from the two Jade Cities indicates that they are not planning to use this for combat."

"This is a very direct form of strategic deterrence."

"Our next decisions will also be crucial..."

"There's no need to be concerned."

General Bai Xing exhaled a puff of white smoke, looking composed: "The Duke has already returned and has confirmed these matters. The Duke himself will handle the follow-up."

The people present relaxed.

As long as Duke Destructive was here, the Shuanghe Region had a foundation of confidence.

It was the true ultimate weapon here and the key to being appointed as Governor by the Heavenly Kingdom.

The meeting ended.

The others gradually dispersed.

General Bai Xing sat in his chair, seemingly deep in thought.

Lin Qin asked it: "Has the Duke really returned?"

"Of course, I wouldn't lie about such a matter."

"That's good..."

Lin Qin breathed a sigh of relief.

"But actually, the problem is even more serious."

General Bai Xing held the cigarette with his claw, his gaze more solemn than before: "The Duke's disappearance and return are top secret; previously, only I was privy to this information. But the Wasteland Development Company has arrived here, specifically offering a welcome for the Duke to visit... I suspect they know about the Duke's situation."

"This is beyond our capabilities; let's wait for the Duke's orders. Ending this war will not be easy... I hope I'm overthinking it."

Lin Qin felt a chill running down its spine.

In the darkness, it was as if a pair of eyes was intently observing this place.

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