He knew that what followed would be a tough battle.

To ensure the operation would go perfectly, Lu Zhaoming gathered all members of his team and began to formulate the final surprise attack plan.

“Red Owl’s stronghold is heavily defended; a direct confrontation is definitely not going to work,” Lu Zhaoming said, pointing to the map. “We need to find a way to break through.”

"How about we just use Judgment Storm to blast him to smithereens? Raze his lair to the ground!" Old Wolf suggested from the side.

Lu Zhaoming shook his head: "Although the Judgment Storm is extremely powerful, it also consumes a lot of resources. Moreover, the Crimson Owl's lair is definitely well-defended, so it will probably be difficult to kill it in one blow."

"Then what do you suggest we do?" the old wolf asked impatiently.

"We need to use strategy," Lu Zhaoming said. "We can try to win them over and make them work for us."

"Turning them to defect? ​​Is that even possible?" Old Wolf asked with some skepticism.

"It's all up to human effort." Lu Zhaoming smiled slightly. "As long as the conditions we offer are tempting enough, they will definitely be interested."

Just then, Liu Feng, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "I want to join the operation too."

"You?" Lu Zhaoming looked at Liu Feng with some surprise. "Your current physical condition..."

“I know I’m in a terrible state right now,” Liu Feng shook his head. “But this is my chance to make amends. I can’t just stand by and watch Chi Xiao continue to do evil.”

Lu Zhaoming was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, I agree. But you must follow my orders, and your safety must be the priority in all actions."

"Thank you, Zhaoming," Liu Feng said gratefully.

"No need to thank me, we're brothers." Lu Zhaoming patted Liu Feng on the shoulder and said firmly.

"Brother Zhaoming, I want to go with you guys too!" Xiaohu shouted from the side. "I want to protect my brother!"

“No, you…” Lu Zhaoming was about to refuse when Liu Feng interrupted him.

"Let him go," Liu Feng said. "I'll feel more at ease with him around."

Lu Zhaoming hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed.

He knew that Xiao Hu was stubborn and that even if he disagreed, he would still secretly follow him.

“Alright, you’ll come with us. But remember, you must stay by your brother’s side at all times and ensure his safety,” Lu Zhaoming instructed.

"Don't worry, Brother Zhaoming! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Xiaohu said excitedly.

Night fell again, and the temperature in the wasteland plummeted.

Lu Zhaoming led his team and silently infiltrated the outer perimeter of the Crimson Owl Base.

Using the Judgment Eye to analyze the enemy's surveillance frequencies, they successfully evaded multiple patrol teams and arrived at their designated location without incident.

However, when they arrived at their destination, they found that something was wrong.

The surroundings were quiet, without any sound, as if no one was there.

"Be careful, there's an ambush!" Lu Zhaoming whispered a warning.

As soon as they finished speaking, countless lights suddenly lit up around them, surrounding them completely.

"Hahaha! Lu Zhaoming, you've finally arrived!"

Chi Xiao's voice came from afar, carrying a hint of smugness and mockery.

"I knew you'd come! I've been waiting here for a long time!"

Lu Zhaoming's face darkened.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Liu Feng suddenly broke free of his restraints and charged towards Chi Xiao's command center.

"Liu Feng! What are you doing?!" Lu Zhaoming shouted.

"Zhaoming! Go quickly! Don't worry about me!" Liu Feng shouted without turning his head.

"No! Brother! No!" Xiao Hu cried out in anguish, trying to rush up and stop Liu Feng, but Lu Zhaoming held him back tightly.

"There's no time! We have to seize this opportunity!" Lu Zhaoming said through gritted teeth.

Liu Feng's actions completely awakened his consciousness, but at the same time accelerated his mental breakdown.

His body trembled violently, and he groaned in pain, but he still gritted his teeth and desperately rushed forward.

Lu Zhaoming watched helplessly as his former brother fell, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. Just then, Liu Feng's broken voice came through the communicator: "Zhaoming... I... beg you... to help me..."

Lu Zhaoming clenched his fists, making a cracking sound.

As Lu Zhaoming watched his former brother fall, a complex mix of emotions welled up within him.

He gritted his teeth and ordered a retreat, while simultaneously activating the system's new function, "Ultimate Judgment."

However, a new, cryptic message popped up on the system interface: "The host must defeat Crimson Owl in battle, otherwise the Judgment System will be permanently shut down." Lu Zhaoming stared into the distance, his voice low and somber: "No matter the cost, I will end all of this." He clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination, as if he were prepared to gamble everything.

Suddenly, he turned to Old Wolf and said, "Protect me. We must find Crimson Owl's weakness." Before he finished speaking, Lu Zhaoming had already strode forward.