The rain falls, never ceasing.

After arranging accommodations for Xiao Zhan and Jiang Feng, Li Yu walked alone in the city, her thoughts racing.

Since we've decided to go to Jincheng to participate in the championship, we must be fully prepared.

At this thought, Li Yu suddenly remembered something important and immediately set off for the west of the city.

Inside a makeshift medical station, Zhao Yue is helping to distribute medicines.

When she looked up and saw Li Yu suddenly appear, she was clearly taken aback.

"I'm going to Jincheng." Li Yu said directly, "As agreed with your father, I will take you with me."

After all, he had promised General Zhao Deyang that he would escort his daughter all the way to Jincheng.

Zhao Yue remained silent for a moment, then unexpectedly shook her head:

"Li Yu, thank you for your kindness, but I still want to stay in Kangcheng."

Seeing the surprised look on Li Yu's face, she explained softly:

"I left Wucheng because the defense line was under attack and there were constant crises around Wucheng. It was a desperate choice made under dangerous circumstances."

"But now that I've arrived in Kangcheng, I'm safe and secure here, so there's no need to go back to Jincheng. I want to settle down here. Jincheng... it holds too many memories I don't want to face."

Compared to Jincheng, Zhao Yue felt that staying in Kangcheng was much quieter and more suitable.

Li Yu was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded thoughtfully, because Zhao Yue had told him about her past before, so it wasn't surprising that she made this choice now.

Looking back at Zhao Deyang's previous letter, his original intention was also to ensure the safety of his daughter.

Since Zhao Yue has decided to stay, he naturally respects that decision.

Even if Zhao Yue settles down in Kangcheng, Zhao Deyang can always come and pick her up whenever he misses his daughter.

Thinking of this, Li Yu nodded in agreement and promised:

"Okay, I'll arrange for someone to take care of you in the city."

After saying goodbye to Zhao Yue, they returned to the city lord's mansion.

Li Yu immediately summoned the battalion commanders and announced his decision to go to Jincheng to participate in the championship.

Upon hearing the news, everyone reacted in different ways, but the most excited were Ma Yuanbai and Heisha.

The two exchanged a glance and stepped forward simultaneously.

"Lord Li Yu, please be sure to take us with you!" Ma Yuanbai said firmly.

Black Sand added in a deep voice, "There must be someone in Golden City who knows the reason for the destruction of Flying Swallow District. We must investigate."

Li Yu then remembered the truth that Ma Yuanbai and Heisha had been pursuing all along, the truth that led to the instant destruction of Feiyan District and its transformation into scorched earth!

Upon reflection, Li Yu vaguely sensed that the explosion in Feiyan District must be related to the weapons from Zhongzhou.

Li Yu then spoke to the two, describing the power of the Central Continent Energy Cannon and the scene of the Star Orbit Weapon attacking the Third Legion not long ago.

He then asked, "When the star-orbiting weapons of Central Continent attacked the Third Legion, were there any similarities between the energy bursts and flashes produced and the explosion in the Flying Swallow District that you described?"

Their expressions changed drastically. Ma Yuanbai's voice trembled: "Exactly the same! That destructive white light of the explosion, the trajectory that tore through the sky..."

"It seems the disaster in Feiyan District is inextricably linked to the weapons of Zhongzhou!" Black Sand clenched his fist, his eyes burning with rage. "I must go to Jincheng! I must investigate this myself."

Ma Yuanbai, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

After hearing Li Yu's description, their resolve to go to Jincheng to investigate the truth became even stronger.

Li Yu hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, you will come with me."

But then a thought popped into my head: since they had all left for Jincheng, Kangcheng would definitely be targeted.

Li Yu's gaze was deep.

It seems he must find a way to completely hide Kangcheng before he leaves.

......

Meanwhile, in Jincheng, Zhongzhou.

The military headquarters conference room was filled with generals.

Generals and high-ranking leaders from various military departments in Zhongzhou gathered together, and Zhou Zhenbei was also among them.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy. Everyone was silent, and occasionally someone would look towards the door, as if waiting for some important person.

After a long while, the door was finally pushed open, and a demon figure with an extraordinary aura arrived late.

"Sorry I'm late," Tianlong said casually, and sat down in the empty seat in the center on the right.

On such an important occasion, not a single person present objected to Tianlong's lateness.

Upon seeing Tianlong arrive, Lei Zhanyong, the director of the Thunder Bureau, adjusted his posture, cleared his throat, and picked up the documents on the table:

"As of now, the plan to annex Zhongzhou has been essentially completed."

Since the important figure from Jinlanshu was not present, he naturally presided over the meeting, and no one else had any objections.

"Although the legions dispatched by Zhongzhou have controlled most of the inland areas, some stubborn resistance remains!"

Lei Zhanyong tapped the documents on the table for each person and continued:

"Since the goal is complete annexation, there can be no omissions, otherwise the consequences will be dire."

Lei Zhanyong appeared calm, but his words carried undeniable authority:

"These spies are all backed by external forces, each with formidable strength. If the legion were to launch a forced attack, the losses would be too great. Therefore, we need to send out additional top-tier awakened individuals to remove the remaining spies one by one."

After speaking, Lei Zhanyong glanced at everyone, pointed to a spot on the map in the document, and said first:

"This stubborn thorn in our side, this region that's known as 'Little Central State,' will be dealt with by my Thunder Bureau."

"Hand over the moles hidden in the Khanate region to our law enforcement bureau," another person immediately replied.

"Then let's take this one."

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