America's Ambition

The expo will last for a month.

The first few days were spent having the organizing committee review the submitted works, and the following days were for each work to be verified against each other.

After five days of review and selection, the organizing committee finally released the list of the top twenty shortlisted entries.

In this list, the "Halo-type Additional Rune Equipment" made by the World Stability and Peace Foundation's master Weapon Refinement, Tao Litte, topped the list, Li Yao's Magically Modified Firearms "Fire Qilin" and "Ice Phoenix" ranked fourth, Mandela Flexible Steel Vine Armor was in sixth place.

Yes,

Li Yao's submitted entries were divided into two parts.

Moreover, he was the only person in this World Expo whose entire submitted works made it into the top ten.

then,

Han Guang's name spread like wildfire! Many forces were inquiring about who "Han Guang" was, and intelligence agents were cast out like fishing nets, but the feedback they received was minimal.

It seems that the Wallfacers and the Chinese Extraordinary Artificer Association are intentionally hiding this person named "Han Guang".

This Han Guang,

It is indeed worth hiding.

Based on the information provided at the booth, both the Magically Modified Firearms and the flexible steel rattan armor are worth paying attention to!

Once this equipment can be mass-produced!

That would be a huge problem!

But the Wallfacers deliberately hid this crucial information!

then,

People began to speculate whether these two types of equipment could be mass-produced.

Many people believe the Wallfacers lack the capacity for mass production of this equipment; otherwise, why wouldn't they just say so? This would be a perfect opportunity to flex their muscles. However, a significant number also believe the Wallfacers already possess the capability for mass production.

They simply don't make it public because they're concerned about how the international community will react to them.

Both arguments have considerable supporters.

They even started tearing each other apart on the "Esper World Forum"...

The intelligence agencies of various organizations are also having a headache about this.

The Wallfacers, isolated from both China and the outside world, always maintained meticulous intelligence work.

As a result, they can only guess based on various clues now. Regardless of whether the Wallfacers have this ability or not, they must concentrate and treat the Wallfacer Organization with greater caution.

The U. S. Department of Department of Homeland Defense and Counterattack Security, is even considering imposing sanctions on the Wallfacers.

As for how to impose sanctions...

They're still discussing it.

After all, China today is not the same as it was a century ago. It used to be a sleeping giant lion, and anyone could come and kick it.

Now, anyone who dares to come over and kick this giant lion twice...

There are none left in the entire world.

Even the United States, which claims to dominate the world, doesn't dare to arbitrarily sanction China now. If they really fight to the death, it will definitely result in a lose-lose situation.

Because of an expo

The entire Esper World was in turmoil, but Li Yao, who was in the venue, did not notice those changes.

He is not yet a member of the Wallfacer Organization, so much information closely related to them does not reach him, and the protection the Wallfacers provide for him is done in secret.

now,

Li Yao was squatting in his booth, frowning as he carefully examined a document.

Seeing this, Zhuge Feng, Yun came over and asked, "What are you thinking about so intently?"

Li Yao: "This ranking is wrong."

Zhuge Feng, Yun laughed, "Do you think your ranking is low?"

Li Yao shook his head. "No way, how come even you made it into the top ten?"

Zhuge Feng, Yun: "..."

His "Invisible Armor" even made it into the top ten, ranking eighth!

Including Li Yao's two works, a total of four works from The Wallfacers made it into the top ten, and two works from the bottom ten were also shortlisted! This is a very high proportion! This also made the various countries feel a little uneasy.

Originally, this expo was meant to be a challenge, but China managed to turn the tables! Some forces are secretly gearing up, preparing to make a name for themselves! Zhuge Feng, Yun said, "Actually, there are some other forces whose works also have the potential to enter the top ten, but they have spoken to certain people on the organizing committee, so they were not selected."

Oh? After a moment's thought, Li Yao understood.

What's the point of directly entering the top 20? It's better to break into the top 20 from the list of those who didn't make it, and then aim for an even higher ranking, leaving a deep impression on everyone as a dark horse. This kind of dramatic plot design can bring them the greatest fame.

Zhuge Feng, Yun said worriedly, "The Life Evolution Institute's ' Mass-produced Esper-like Living Weapon ' are coming on strong, but look at the list, they're not on it! They must be holding back."

Li Yao asked curiously, "Tell me about this Evolution Research Institute?"

Zhuge Feng, Yun said, "They are a research institution under the U. S. Department of Homeland Defense and Counterattack Security. They were originally biological research institutions under Miskatonic University, but were later overthrown by Miskatonic University for illegal human experimentation, and were later cooperated with by the U. S. Department of Homeland Defense and Counterattack Security."

While they were talking, Guo Changshi also came to Li Yao's booth and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Zhuge Feng, Yun: "Let's talk about the Life Evolution Institute again."

Guo Changshi nodded solemnly and said, "This time, the US is planning something big. You two come with me."

After saying that,

Guo Changshi then got up and walked outside.

As for the exhibition booth...

The works inside are all strictly guarded and there is no fear of them being lost.

Since it was already the fifth day of the exhibition, there was no need for any explanations. When Li Yao and Zhuge Feng, Yun arrived outside the exhibition hall, there were still three groups of people waiting there.

As Guo Changshi walked, he explained in a low voice, "Those are all the talents of the Artificer Association, and they are also candidates to break into the top twenty."

When they saw Guo Changshi approaching, they all nodded and greeted him.

After returning the greeting, Guo Changshi led a group of people to a conference room on the third floor.

After everyone was seated,

After a brief private conversation with several senior members of the Artificer Association, Guo Changshi stood up and said solemnly, "We just received intelligence that the Life Evolution Institute is coming on strong this time. They have joined forces with the Superpower City Academy of Japan, the Blood Oath of Romania, the Order of Knights in Europe, the Spiritual Sect of India, and the Spiritual Alliance in North America to form American Faction. They want to take the top three spots at this expo and create a deterrent effect!"

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent, with only the heavy breathing of the crowd audible.

The aforementioned forces all possess formidable strength, yet none of them made it into the top twenty!

I never imagined they had secretly joined forces and formed an alliance!

Guo Changshi continued, "The power of discourse in the Esper World has always been held by a few major forces, maintaining a relatively delicate balance. But this time, the United States is going to play a big game, directly overturning the existing situation and realizing its ambition to dominate the global superhuman forces."

If the US truly succeeds in its deterrent effect at this expo, a large number of small and medium-sized forces will likely defect!

By then, the United States will be able to play the role of "captain" more smoothly.

So, Guo Changshi stood up and looked around at everyone. "University of Michigan, the foundation and the Northern Europe countries have all sent us invitations to discuss curbing the ambitions of the United States. What are your thoughts?"

Everyone,

Silence!

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