Future City.
3:00 a.m.
As Li Xingchen controlled the artillery atop the city walls and fired upon the Dawn Army, sparks flew everywhere, and the horn of attack officially sounded.
The Dawn Army soldiers followed Feng Qi's lead, charging toward Future City without hesitation.
The missiles Li Xingchen launched before his death had completely ruined Black Shadow's plan to confront the Dawn Army from the moral high ground.
Originally, residents of the other cities had generally chosen to side with Future City.
But this time, at least in terms of public opinion, Future City no longer held much of an advantage, even though Star City was the attacking side.
Future City's initiative in launching missiles shattered the last trace of hope people had for resolving the issue peacefully.
As they neared the entrance passage outside the South Gate, Feng Qi turned to Mu Qing, who was close behind him.
"Senior, this passage can't get all the soldiers into the city quickly. Take the Third and Fourth Legions and break through the West Gate. We'll rendezvous in front of the Technology Research Institute base in the city center!"
Hearing his order, Mu Qing nodded without hesitation. She then picked up the communicator hanging from her right arm and said in a deep voice,
"Old Li, Commander Ying, bring your troops and break through the West Gate with me!"
As Mu Qing gave the order, Feng Qi turned to Zong Ming, commander of the Prajna Battle Squad, who stood not far to his left.
"Commander Zong, take your legion and break through the East Gate!"
"Alright!" Zong Ming responded decisively, then pulled out his communicator and began issuing commands.
Soon, two legions split away from both sides of the Dawn Army and advanced toward Future City's West Gate and East Gate.
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