National Defense Committee Main conference hall.
The holographic projection extends from the four walls to the ground, shrouding all participants in a bath of light.
The holographic image of Duan Hongyuan stood in the center of the conference hall.
On the projection behind him, the picture of the Skyhorn Clan square array is slowly scrolling.
Heavy infantry, war Giant Beast, those behemoths carrying towers.
The breathing in the conference hall was so soft that it was almost inaudible.
But that sense of oppression is more deafening than any sound.
"... The above is the live view of the opposite side of the East Sea Rift."
Duan Hongyuan's voice is heavy.
"The picture was captured forty-seven minutes ago, and the entire process was recorded by the East Sea frontline surveillance system."
He paused for a beat.
"My evaluation opinions have been attached to the data package. You should have read it."
No one responded.
The holographic images of more than a dozen Dragon Kingdom's top decision-makers are arranged on both sides.
Everyone's expressions seemed frozen.
Duan Hongyuan continues.
"Skyhorn Clan's advance force has been repelled, Bone Bridge Array has been destroyed, and Rift is currently in an unstable state and is temporarily unable to pass large-scale forces."
"But according to our assessment, the time window for the other party to re-pave the channel is up to two weeks."
"That is to say..."
"We only have two weeks at most to prepare."
After saying this, there was finally movement in the conference hall.
"Two weeks..."
Northwest Military Region's old general finally raised his head and asked, "What are you going to do in two weeks?"
Duan Hongyuan was about to speak.
"Wait a minute."
An old voice came from the right side of the conference hall.
There was no rush or delay, but everyone's eyes turned around instantly.
Wei Zheng.
One of the nine great national elders.
His holographic image is sitting in the frontmost position on the right, holding a cup of tea in his hand with a calm posture.
"Duan Hongyuan General."
Wei Zheng raised his eyes, "Before discussing how to deal with it, I think we should clarify one thing first."
He put down the teacup.
"What is the root cause of this crisis?"
Duan Hongyuan's brows lowered.
"Wei Guolao, let's discuss this now..."
"It's very necessary."
Wei Zheng interrupted him, his tone still gentle.
"Only by knowing the cause can we determine the effect. Everyone, please allow me to say a few words."
He stood up.
"Eastern Isle How many years has the offshore seal existed?" Wei Zheng's voice echoed in the conference hall. "It has been safe and sound for hundreds of years."
"Then why now?"
He raised his hand.
"The answer is simple. Because someone tipped the balance."
Duan Hongyuan's hands clenched tightly.
Wei Zheng's gaze swept across the entire venue and finally landed on a holographic image.
Lin Feng.
The projector of Lin Feng stands in the corner of the conference hall.
He was still wearing a bloody combat uniform, and he didn't even have time to wipe off the blood on his face.
Nether Flood Dragon huddled on his shoulder, eyes closed.
Wei Zheng looked at him.
"Lin Feng."
"You killed Eastern Isle, the leader of the martial arts world Fujiba Eiji. Fujiba Eiji died, Eastern Isle's offshore seal collapsed, and Beast Tide exploded."
"You destroyed Bone Bridge Array. Instead of closing, Rift expanded out of control."
"And the army of the Skyhorn Clan appeared at the other end of the channel precisely after the expansion of Rift."
Wei Zheng spread his hands and sounded helpless.
"I'm not looking for blame, I'm just stating the facts."
He turned to the other attendees.
"Everyone, the cause and effect relationship is here."
"If no one goes to Eastern Isle to kill, the seal will not be broken. If the seal is not broken, Rift will not be opened. If Rift is not opened, the army of the Skyhorn Clan will not appear at our doorstep."
The atmosphere in the conference hall changed.
Several people's eyes began to drift in the direction of Lin Feng.
The voice of Wei Zheng continues.
"I understand that Lin Feng has good intentions. He wants to save people and protect Dragon Kingdom soldiers, but are there too many examples of good intentions doing bad things?"
"One person's recklessness puts 1.4 billion people at risk of extinction."
"How to calculate this account?"
The doubts made the atmosphere at the scene very strange.
Representatives of several aristocratic families behind Wei Zheng made remarks.
"What Mr. Wei Guolao said is absolutely true!"
"Lin Feng This person Slaughter is overweight and acts recklessly!"
"The elders of the country have been guarding Dragon Kingdom for hundreds of years. Why haven't we seen big storms? Why didn't anything happen before? It's because there are rules!"
"He has destroyed the balance that has existed for hundreds of years by himself!"
The sounds came one after another, as if they were well rehearsed.
Duan Hongyuan's fists clenched veins on the table.
"Fart!"
His voice exploded.
"The seal was tied to Fujiba Eiji by Eastern Isle national master Feng Yiling! He set a trap and took Dragon Kingdom soldiers as hostages and executed them in public! What's wrong with Lin Feng going to save people?!"
"If he doesn't save you, you just let him watch and ignore you?"
Wei Zheng shook his head.
"Which one is more important than the safety of 1.4 billion people?"
Duan Hongyuan gritted his teeth.
"You fucking..."
"General Duan, pay attention to your wording."
Wei Zheng's tone was always calm. "I am also very sad. But we must face reality."
He turned to the audience.
"Now that the alien army is approaching, Rift is about to be conquered, and Dragon Kingdom is facing the danger of annihilation. We must find a way to resolve it."
His eyes fell on Lin Feng again.
"Lin Feng."
"Although you have made great achievements, this time, your faults outweigh your merits."
Wei Zheng's voice echoed word by word in the conference hall.
"In order to quell the anger of the alien races, and for the lives of 1.4 billion Dragon Kingdom people..."
"I suggested."
"Send Lin Feng to the aliens for disposal."
"Perhaps, we can get a glimmer of peace."
The whole place was in an uproar.
The holographic image of Duan Hongyuan suddenly stood up, and the tea cup in his hand fell to the ground, shattering all over the ground.
"Wei Zheng! What did you say?!"
Lin Feng has never been touched.
From beginning to end, he stood in the corner without saying a word.
Nether Flood Dragon lay on his shoulder and opened his eyes slightly.
Until this moment.
Lin Feng took a step forward.
All the quarrels in the conference hall stopped after this step.
The spiritual power spread silently from the center of his eyebrows.
The mental pressure filled the entire conference hall.
Lin Feng said, "Old Wei."
"You just said you wanted to hand me over?"
Wei Zheng's fingers tightened slightly on the tea cup.
Lin Feng took another step.
"Then let me ask you."
"Who are you going to ask to hand it over?"
The conference hall was dead silent.
"Everyone here."
His voice was not high, but every word was clear.
"Where were you when the sea beast came up?"
"Where were you when Skyhorn Clan came to kill you?"
"Where were you when soldiers died in battle?"
No one answered.
Lin Feng stopped.
"I went, I killed, I blocked."
"Now you sit here and tell me..."
"Am I guilty?"
He tilted his head and looked at Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng's lips moved.
"What have you done to guard Dragon Kingdom these years?"
"Rift's information was sent back half a month ago. How long have you had that record in your hands? Seven votes rejected it, saying it was an 'illusion'?"
Lin Feng's voice made everyone present feel chills on their backs.
"When you suppressed the information, did you think about today?"
"When you voted no, did you ever think that 3,000 lives would be on your hands?"
Lin Feng withdrew his gaze.
"Hand me over in exchange for peace?"
He laughed, and it was so cold that it made people's spine numb.
"Whoever wants to hand me over should stand up now!"