Trouble Brewing (2)

China Military Department Research Center.

This official department is responsible for a relatively large number of affairs.

Weaponry and equipment development, tactical development, virtual warfare, and the supernatural forces responsible for managing the present era—that is, Reality Enhancement.

The building of the research center.

Its appearance resembles a long sword with its hilt inserted into the ground and its tip pointing towards the sky.

Therefore, this building also has a code name - Azure Sword.

Primordial, Dragon Scale, Tang Dynasty.

Three Reality Enhancement Squad, totaling nearly 90 people, are currently gathered in the China Military Department Research Center, which is also the lobby on the first floor of ' Azure Sword '.

I don't know why.

Xiao Ning's face, with her eyes closed, was slightly raised, as if she were 'gazing' at the sky to the north.

Meanwhile, Jiu Zhengxuan was sitting in the witness protection room.

Suddenly, he frowned and turned his head to look north.

The Heavenly Eye of the Youth Order Squad also straightened up and looked north.

Even Qin Yiguan, who was sitting on the edge of the flower bed at 053 High School, suddenly felt a pang of heart palpitation and looked up towards the north.

In the very next second.

Invisible ripples shot out from the mouth of the figure in the black cloak, striking the Azure Sword.

After absolute silence.

A tiny white dot burst forth from the center of the Azure Sword. The dot spread and grew larger and larger, forming an inverted white semicircle on the ground, its light blazing and engulfing everything.

The majestic Azure Sword transformed into a black shadow, only to be torn to shreds by white energy in an instant.

When everything fades away.

Where the towering Azure Sword once stood, only a patch of black ash remained, devoid of any life.

The figure draped in a black cloak still stood silently on the Gobi Desert.

The billowing air currents, carrying yellow sand, made its cloak whistle loudly.

Osprey-223 military transport aircraft lands on a vibrant grassland.

Long Huicheng, dressed in civilian clothes, along with the young Instructor Long and 4-star general Han Ming, slowly stepped out of the aircraft.

The location they arrived at was Experimental Zone 2,000 kilometers from the border of Mirage City.

Three days ago, this place was still a wasteland.

Today, it has been covered with a large area of artificial turf, and in the center of the turf are fountains, gardens, a golf course, and a square high-tech building covering tens of thousands of square meters.

The huge Ou Country flag was projected onto the front of the building.

It spans several thousand square meters, and this virtual image even simulates waves formed by natural wind. From a distance, it looks like a magnificent banner made of cloth, fluttering in the wind.

This is a temporary base for the Ou Country.

As soon as they issued their challenge, the Ou Country government dispatched personnel, along with its Reality Enhancement Squad, to establish a base here and set up camp, ready to engage in battle at any time.

Long Huicheng seems unaware of the destruction of Azure Sword.

He simply stared displeasedly at the Ou Country base in front of him, thinking, "To display such a large national flag so close to my Mirage City, can I interpret that as a provocation?"

Long Huicheng bit down hard on his cigarette and spat out a few words through his teeth.

Han Ming, "Elder Long, they have already applied to the Metaverse Government in advance. They have obtained the right to use this place for the Future six months, which does not violate international regulations."

Long Huicheng gripped his pipe tightly, his jaw muscles contracting and his cheeks puffing out.

Han Ming continued, "Elder Long, our purpose in coming here is to investigate the assassination of the Reality Enhancement Squad. Right now, we need to thoroughly investigate the Ou Country's background and attitude. Please don't be too angry; nothing is settled yet."

"I know."

Long Huicheng took a puff of his pipe, still displeased, and said, "I know, it's about human unity, right? They're international friends now!"

But then, a golf cart suddenly appeared in the distance.

After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

A very handsome middle-aged man with blond hair and blue eyes jumped out of the vehicle, speaking fluent Chinese, "Haha, I'm so sorry, I was just playing golf and had no idea that Old Commander Long would suddenly visit. I hope you haven't kept me waiting!"

Zhan Shi.

Ou Country spokesperson.

His style of doing things can be accurately summarized in three words: a smiling tiger.

But then Long Huicheng narrowed his eyes slightly, "Our two countries' Reality Enhancement Squad are about to engage in a game of strategy, the outcome of which concerns the face of our nations. Zhan Shi, you have such a good attitude, and you still have the interest to play ball?"

"Ha ha."

Zhan Shi laughed heartily, "I have great confidence in our country's fighting strength and pre-match strategy."

Long Huicheng tilted his head slightly, his gaze piercing, "Are you confident in your abilities, or in your so-called 'pre-match strategy'?!"

"I have a feeling that Elder Long's words have a hidden meaning."

Zhan Shi remained calm and composed, still with a smile, "To use an old China saying, 'No one visits the temple without a reason.' Elder Long's sudden arrival today, is it...?"

Long Huicheng gazed at the massive building on the lawn. "I've come to visit your base and extend my greetings to your team members. It was a very friendly visit; I even brought China specialties as gifts."

Long Huicheng glanced at his transport aircraft, then looked at Zhan Shi, "Minister Zhan Shi should welcome my friendly attitude, right?"

You're too kind!

"Of course I..."

But then Zhan Shi took out a white handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped his palms. "Of course I refuse!"

Long Huicheng, with a pipe in his mouth, frowned slightly.

But then Zhan Shi gently covered his mouth and nose with a white handkerchief. "You came without prior notice or a formal visit. I think this is a friendly exchange between us, what you would call a 'visit' in China terms?"

"And I am one of the owners of this base."

"Shouldn't you be entitled to refuse?"

Zhan Shi smiled. "To be frank, I don't really welcome outsiders here."

Long Huicheng held up two fingers, took the tobacco out of his mouth, and turned to Han Ming, "As planned, there are nine more simulated wars, large and small, with Ou Country in the Future year?"

Han Ming nodded, "Yes, Elder Long."

Long Huicheng nodded. "Go back and revise the battle plan. Our army will hold nothing back. Maximize our firepower. I want to reduce the Ou Country ' weapons retention rate to zero, zero in every single battle!"

"I want the whole world to know how utterly vulnerable Ou Country is. I want to make Ou Country lose face globally, and I want their diplomats to run themselves ragged trying to salvage their international image."

Han Ming hesitated. "Elder Long, this isn't a good idea. In recent years, Ou Country has been selling weapons technology to other Western countries. If they suffer a complete defeat, it means the weapons designs we've provided will be worthless. This important source of income for them will be cut off. The funds involved account for more than 6.5% of their international revenue... Don't underestimate this 6.5%. If they lose it all, it's not impossible for the Ou Country economy to collapse."

"Given this, we've been giving them face all along, precisely for the sake of 'friendly coexistence.' What's that saying again? 'Leave them a way out today...'"

But then Zhan Shi swallowed hard. "There's a China saying, 'Leave a way out for us today, so we can meet again someday!' Haha!"

But Long Huicheng raised an eyebrow. "Wow, Minister Zhan Shi knows a lot."