Qi Mountain Camp.

Shen Wuxiang was holding an emergency military meeting when the Qin Family, who had been mocked as cowards, suddenly advanced eastward from Zhao Ling Base.

At the same time, they deployed seven hundred mechas and three thousand warships, showing a desperate stance aiming to seize Baima State.

Baima State, adjacent to Zhao Ling, is sparsely populated but rich in mineral resources.

Most crucially, Baima State is abundant in the Moonlight Rare Earth needed for Mecha weaponry.

This rare earth can be used to create the most advanced Kirin chips.

If the Qin Family takes Baima State, they would be able to extensively mine Moonlight Rare Earth.

With sufficient Moonlight Rare Earth, the Lu Clan could break their shackles and mass-produce mechas or other standardized weaponry.

The Qin Family is frantically conscripting, the Lu Clan arming them to the teeth...

If this continues, how can this war be fought?

This has made the Xiqi generals anxious, and they immediately reported the enemy's situation at Zhao Ling to Shen Wuxiang.

Shen Wuxiang rushed back from Phoenix City right away, notifying the senior generals of this meeting while still en route.

He took a large gulp of concentrated tea, looked around, and said, "Everyone, speak up. What's the situation? Did Qin Jianyi drink too much fake wine? How dare he crawl out of his shell?"

In the past, they had also proactively attacked the Zhao Ling area, but the Qin troops just hid inside the base, never coming out.

They relied on advantageous terrain and a defense system upgraded by the Lu Clan to withstand over a dozen attacks.

To this day, everyone remained in a stalemate.

This time, did they sound the bugle of attack on Baima State?

"We find it odd too… We haven't actively attacked the Zhao Ling area recently, both sides are in a truce, the Qin Family could take this opportunity to rest and recuperate… Is there a ruse involved?"

"The Star Map shows their direction is Baima State… I suspect their shortage of Moonlight Rare Earth means they can't develop more advanced weaponry, so they're taking a gamble to seize Baima State? To obtain Baima State's Moonlight Rare Earth resources?"

"We understand Baima State's importance, we've stationed three elite divisions there along with the Mo Family's Black Tortoise defense system… If they think they can take Baima State in a short time, that's just wishful thinking…"

"Is it possible… they're using diversion tactics? While we're focused entirely on Baima State, they turn left and seize Xiu Ying Port…"

"Baima State is critical, but Xiu Ying Port is even more so… If Xiu Ying Port falls, they open up a major sea route, making it extremely convenient whether they transfer to other star domains or move others to New Star…"

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At this moment, the confidential secretary Chen Muzi walked over quickly and whispered a few words beside Shen Wuxiang.

Shen Wuxiang's gaze sharpened, and his expression became stern.

He waved his hand, signaling the secretary to exit.

With a serious face, looking forward, he said, "Shen Hutou, you lead three divisions to support Baima State. No matter what, Baima State must not fall into enemy hands."

"Yes." A dark-faced general stood up and left with the order.

"Bai Xingjian, you lead two divisions and the Thunder God Mecha Army to support Xiu Ying Port… You leave with the port intact; if it falls, don't bother coming back."

"Yes."

A remarkably handsome young general stood up.

"Zhang Pusi, you lead two divisions to hit from the side, not aiming to defeat, just keep them locked down for me."

"Yes, Military Minister."

"Huang Shaoran, you lead your troops to intercept their retreat, and when they're routed and return, wipe them out…"

"Yes, sir."

Shen Wuxiang stood up, tiger eyes full of authority, and said in a deep voice, "If we can destroy the Qin Family and obliterate Zhao Ling Base, then… great achievements can be made."

"Making great contributions is today's task."

"To serve to the death for the Military Minister."

The generals stood and shouted.

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Shen Wuxiang came out of the operations room and said to the confidential secretary waiting at the door, "Prepare to return to Phoenix City, proceed to East Sea Port…"

After a pause, he added, "Bring someone along as well; they might come in handy."

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A slave to fate?

Tang Fei sneered at Shen Boyu's words and mocked, "Heaven and earth as the chessboard, all beings as chess pieces. Yet the Shen Family is the one holding the pieces."

"Even the player making the moves thinks they are at the mercy of fate. What's it about… possessed by a ghost or paralyzed by electricity?"

"If you are at the mercy of fate, how do others live? Did others voluntarily put their head beneath your knife, begging you to cut?"

"…"

Shen Boyu cast a glance at Tang Fei.

Why does this kid speak so harshly?

If he had known how sharp that tongue was, he should have cut it out when he was immobilized…

He now somewhat understood Shen Xinglan, facing such an adversary, whether he could win or not was one thing, but the sheer frustration was unbearable.

Fear of severe blockage of mammary glands.

"Winners become kings, losers become bandits. Do you all not understand this principle? Or are you pretending not to understand?"

"If your Tang Family ultimately claimed victory, you would treat the Shen Family the same way."

Shen Boyu sneered, looking at Tang Fei, and said, "Moreover, do you really think your master made a pact with the Zhong Royal Family?"

"Cutting weeds without eliminating the roots, the spring wind brings new growth. Since Zhong Daolong wishes to eradicate the Tang Family, he must do so completely."

"He is well aware of the Tang Family's influence in the three armies; when you regain strength and call out, you can still severely threaten the Royal Family."

"Given this, why not resolve the matter once and for all? Only by exterminating the Tang Family entirely, eliminating loyalists within the military, can the royal power truly be consolidated…"

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