War Base

What is a War Base?

It is a great weapon of human civilization equipped with laser cannons!

It is also a war asset that every nation strives to build as many of as possible.

This is something that requires financial resources on the level of the five great powers. As for the Bai Family's assets—

Even selling everything they own wouldn't be enough. They would have to sign countless harsh and terrifying contracts just to borrow the funds.

Bai Yang actually made such a demand with a straight face.

The Bai Family members present weren't angry—they were stunned into speechlessness.

Many began to secretly question his mental state. This demand was no different from asking the entire Bai Family to sell themselves into servitude for him.

The level of debt would take them several lifetimes to repay.

Bai Pianqing forced a smile and said, "Nephew, don't joke with this old woman.

How could I possibly accomplish such a thing?"

Seeing her stubborn refusal, Bai Yang patiently explained, "Aunt, don't rush to reject me.

If we can build a new War God Base on Changxing Island in Magic City, supporting the one on the Huangpu River with crossfire, the entire Jiangnan Base City region will become as solid as iron. We'll never have to worry about sea monsters again. This will directly benefit 200 million people..."

"Enough! This isn't about whether it's good or not—it's about whether it's possible!"

Bai Pianqing could no longer endure his increasingly outrageous words and cut him off.

Seeing her resolute expression, Bai Yang raised an eyebrow and began to lose patience:

"Aunt, I'm speaking to you kindly. Why are you being so unreasonable?

I'm not asking you to agree immediately—I just want an attitude! Is this how family treats each other?"

Bai Pianqing was so furious she could barely breathe. If she weren't certain she was no match for him, she would have loved to slap him a few times!

Yang Wu, listening from the side, had an expression of utter amusement. Even his monstrous body could barely keep his mouth from twitching.

Don't laugh. Hold it in!

The atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly tense and heavy.

Suddenly, a middle-aged man with a long beard walked in, smiling as he inserted himself between the two. "Sister Bai! That's not right of you. Now that Mr. Bai Yang is here, why didn't you introduce him to me?"

Both turned to look at him. Seeing Bai Yang's gaze, the man immediately bowed. "Hello, Captain Bai. My name is Lin Ranyi. I've long admired your reputation!"

Bai Yang was slightly surprised—the man's mental energy was not weak.

He considered this and asked, "War God? Spirit Reader? You know I'm a captain, sir. You're well-informed."

Lin Ranyi smiled apologetically. "It's nothing. Although Mr. Bai hasn't entered the War God Palace yet, news of you is everywhere there.

Mount Hua's youngest captain ever. Old Jia even created a new Ninth Group just for you. Countless War Gods are talking about you."

The Bai Family members were all shocked!

Bai Yang was actually a captain of Mount Hua!?

The entire Bai Family had no War Gods, so naturally they couldn't enter the War God Palace. They had no idea about this.

Theoretically, within all of Huaxia's official structure, he was second only to one person.

He could answer only to Jia Yi alone, and face anyone with the authority of "a general in the field may refuse the sovereign's orders"!

So then—was his visit today his own idea, or an order from above?

Bai Pianqing's heart began to waver. She no longer dared to refuse so bluntly.

But Lin Ranyi, since you knew this all along, why didn't you tell us!?

The Bai Family has treated you well, and you pull this trick!?

Bai Yang smiled slightly. "Oh? And what do the War Gods say?

I'm not really clear on that."

Lin Ranyi said seriously, "They all praise Captain Bai for your youthful success. 'Above War God' is practically guaranteed!

They'd all love the chance to spar with you and build a good connection."

Bai Yang nodded with a smile, neither confirming nor denying his words.

Lin Ranyi's eyes flickered. "There are too many ears here. Since we're discussing serious matters, why not move to the study?"

Bai Yang didn't mind. The Bai Family couldn't escape his grasp no matter where they talked.

Bai Pianqing thus led the three into the study, then glanced at Yang Wu several times.

Seeing that he showed no sign of leaving, she had no choice but to let it go.

It was an elegant, antique-style study, filled with wooden bookshelves.

Some thread-bound paper books were even preserved there, likely considered antiques.

Once the four of them were seated, Lin Ranyi took the initiative to speak first: "May I ask, Mr. Bai, is that idea you mentioned earlier about a War Base genuine?"

Bai Yang's expression remained calm as he replied: "Of course it is."

This wasn't something he had come up with on a whim, because a War Base was composed of a massive amount of metal, making it the Golden Horned Behemoth's primary target.

When it invaded Earth, its first move was to devour War Bases, seeking evolution through them.

If it couldn't consume them, it would destroy them all, then rampage and slaughter across the major base cities.

But what if he could take control of a War Base himself?

Not only could he exploit Magic City's unique environment to harvest monster genes and flesh in large quantities, but he could also set traps at his leisure, actively striking back at the Golden Horned Behemoth.

For him, it was a win-win situation with multiple benefits.

Seeing that Bai Yang truly didn't seem to be joking or deliberately finding excuses to make things difficult for the Bai Family, this actually made matters even harder!

Bai Pianqing and Lin Ranyi suddenly fell into silence.

After a long while, Lin Ranyi spoke up: "Mr. Bai has far-reaching vision, and perhaps there are reasons I don't understand.

But this matter isn't as simple as just money—there are many difficulties."

Bai Yang, noting that this man spoke with tact and understanding, asked: "What difficulties are there?"

Lin Ranyi slowly began: "Mr. Bai, you should know this.

A War Base is enormous in size, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of soldiers fighting together. The material costs for all that metal alone are already astronomical.

More importantly, it's equipped with laser cannons specifically designed to deal with Lord Level (War God Level) monsters, which can only be approved by the Earth Alliance.

Let's speak plainly—the HR Alliance can indeed acquire them, but the cost would be an astronomical figure!

And even if you could manage all that, as far as I know, a War Base absolutely cannot be set up on an island."

Bai Yang asked: "Why is that?"

Lin Ranyi said: "Because islands are forbidden grounds set by marine life! Anyone trying to set up a War Base on an island poses too great a threat to them!

So they would go mad, charging at the construction project without regard for cost!

Back in the early days when base cities were first established, some people tried it, but the results were all failures!

Magic City's War Base was originally set up at the mouth of the Huangpu River, not on Changxing Island across the sea—not because they didn't want to, but because they had no choice!"

Bai Yang felt a surge of joy inside—this was really too good!

He hadn't expected this base to have such a monster-attracting effect; it was exactly what he wanted!

Now he absolutely had to do it this way.