Chapter 181 Chapter 181 Seven in One
However, although everyone in this elevator was wearing the uniform of the Federal President, in fact, only three of them were real members of the Federal President.
According to the labels Ye Ning gave them, these three are No. 6, 7, and 8.
Just like all eggs shouldn't be put in one basket, the Federal President naturally wouldn't have everyone take the same elevator. Otherwise, if something went wrong, the entire team would be wiped out.
Ye Ning's gaze fell calmly on the three people. They stood separately in the crowded space, surrounded by a circle of silent and vigilant orcs. It seemed simple and casual, but in fact they were well protected.
Everyone's aura was masked so seamlessly that no difference could be discerned from the outside. However, Ye Ning had already implanted different types of mushroom spores in the members of the presidium. These invisible life forms resided in their ears, nasal cavities, skin, and hair, undetectable even by the most sophisticated instruments.
And they would never have imagined that when she placed the spores on them, the positions of all of them had already been thoroughly marked by her using the plant care guide.
The narrow and enclosed elevator was like a sealed rectangular can, squeezing dozens of people together.
The elevator seemed to be ascending even slower.
While Ye Ning was thinking, he had already called upon his special abilities.
In the air, energy invisible to the naked eye quickly gathered together. The poisonous mushroom spores remaining on their bodies, after being pulled by the supernatural power, quickly broke away from the carriers they were attached to, quickly gathered into small air currents, and then entered their respiratory tracts through their nasal cavities.
It was as if something had gone down their throats and into their lungs, causing a sharp and fine stinging sensation in everyone's throats. The three federal presidents shuddered almost at the same time.
Number 6, closest to Ye Ning, bore the brunt of the attack. His Adam's apple rolled, and he immediately erupted in a violent coughing fit, his lungs threatening to burst. Number 7, in the middle, trembled violently, gasping frantically for air as his lungs throbbed with intense pain. Number 8, to the right, reacted most violently. The moment the poisonous spores entered his nasal cavity, every pore in his body suddenly exploded, and a deep, bone-deep itching sensation spread from his nose to the depths of his throat. Veins popped on his face, and his teeth nearly bit his lip to pieces.
The next second, the three of them tightly grasped the people around them, unable to utter a complete syllable.
The three of them suddenly twitched abnormally, and the atmosphere in the elevator instantly became tense. Those around them realized something was wrong and immediately wanted to check on them, but the space inside the elevator was so cramped that it was difficult for them to turn around, and they couldn't even get their equipment out.
On this side, after realizing that something was wrong, the chef immediately stood in front of Ye Ning with his muscles tensed, and the fused orc's arm holding Ye Ning also subconsciously tightened a lot.
In the corner, it seemed that someone had done the same thing to someone else.
Ye Ning glanced at the man and commanded, "Take off their helmets first."
As soon as Ye Ning finished speaking, the man in the corner rejected her in a mechanical voice: "No, check it this way."
Ye Ning quickly said, "If this happens even with a filter helmet, the problem is probably with the helmet."
Everyone hesitated for a moment, but ultimately ignored her words, not daring to make any move with the helmets, only intent on pulling out the equipment to inspect them.
Ye Ning was a little surprised. This person hadn't said anything just now, but his words were so effective?
The people around them didn’t understand the situation, but the three poisoned people felt that Ye Ning’s words made a lot of sense. They just felt like something was being sucked in by them!
The next second, the three people, unable to bear the pain, took off their helmets themselves.
Only then did everyone realize that the man on the left had bulging veins and bloodshot eyes; the man in the middle had a vacant look and was sweating profusely; the man on the right was even more pale, his eyeballs bulging outward from the intense itching. As if something was strangling their throats, all three of them subconsciously reached out to scratch their necks.
Protecting the chairmen was their most important task this time, but no one expected that something would happen in the elevator before they even got up!
80 meters.
"Poisoned." A nearby man quickly determined the three's condition using a simple device. He immediately took out a tranquilizer and antidote and injected them into the neck.
Then, the people on the other side dismantled the three people's filter helmets and examined them carefully.
At the same time, Ye Ning directly slowed down the oxygen entering the elevator vents, reducing the oxygen delivery to one percent of the original amount.
The air pressure in the cabin gradually became unbalanced, and the oxygen content in the outside air displayed on the helmet dropped sharply to the extremely dangerous red threshold in the blink of an eye. Everyone's filter helmets began to issue alarms one after another indicating that the external oxygen level was too low.
The three unhelmeted federal presidents bore the brunt of the impact. Already gasping for air due to physical discomfort, their oxygen levels plummeted, and every breath felt like swallowing red-hot iron sand, excruciatingly painful. Their pupils dilated from lack of oxygen, and sweat streamed down their faces like a stream of water.
The chef immediately checked Ye Ning's condition. After confirming that Ye Ning was fine, he immediately warned everyone, "Everyone, hold your breath and save all the oxygen for Master Ye Ning!"
The others were not real federal presidents, so they subconsciously held their breath and concentrated.
There was a crackling sound of communication coming from the corner, but from the other end of the line, only intermittent electrical noise came through.
Turning his head to look at the slowly jumping distance display, the chef cursed, "Damn it! It's been so long and there's still 50 meters. This elevator is too slow."
At the same time, the backup communication was finally connected.
"The power system has been attacked. The federal government has cut off all non-essential power supplies... We are delivering it at full capacity, but..." The voice stopped abruptly and turned back into the sound of electricity.
Someone nearby was operating a wristband. The dense data showed that the oxygen reserve was decreasing at a visible rate. He said anxiously, "It's too late! We must have backup prioritize power supplying us. The oxygen will only last for another minute!"
Number 9's eyeballs nearly popped out of their sockets due to breathing difficulties, his crimson, turbid pupils fixed on the man wearing the filter helmet beside him. His intense desire to survive made him suddenly reach out with his hands like lightning, trying his best to pull the filter helmet off the man's head.
"Give it to me! Give me the helmet!"
Like a lit fuse, his frantic actions immediately ignited the others. The other two followed his lead and began frantically tearing off the others' helmets.
But the rest of the group, in addition to covering for the other Federation Presidents, also had to protect these three individuals. Furthermore, with Ye Ning also present and surveillance cameras everywhere, they couldn't reveal their identities. Therefore, the entangled soldiers couldn't harm the three individuals, while also having to resist their frantic grasping, which led to their movements being extremely restrained.
The elevator was crowded and chaotic, and the oxygen seemed even thinner.
Ye Ning glanced at the number on the elevator and slowly fished a handful of seeds from her pocket. She spread her palm in front of everyone, her fingertips gently brushing across it. The brown seeds instantly sprouted green buds, and the small, delicate plants gradually expanded within her palm at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Here." Ye Ning threw the plants that had already sprouted to the others. "Plants can release oxygen."
The people who were still fighting subconsciously stopped what they were doing the moment they sensed the scent of the plant, and carefully took the plant seedlings given by Ye Ning.
Ye Ning moved quickly, and within a few seconds, everyone present had a plant in their hands.
Each of these plants had a rich and strong scent that was fresh and natural. The three chairmen almost put their noses against the plants, and the others couldn't help but sniff them vigorously. The stuffy feeling they had just had seemed to be relieved a lot in an instant.
After the plants dispersed, Ye Ning immediately increased her efforts to stimulate them. As the plants grew rapidly, their leaves gradually filled the entire upper space, and the stagnant air in the elevator seemed to begin to flow.
40 meters.
"Lord Ye Ning, the power system was destroyed by your people." The man in the corner said coldly to Ye Ning again.
Although it was a mechanical voice, Ye Ning could still hear an aggressive accusation.
He seemed to want to blame her for the current situation.
Ye Ning chuckled, looked at him contemptuously and said, "Can't your people take such precautions? Or do you need my people to teach you how to do things?"
Ye Ning lightly touched Xilos's spirit body with her fingertips, then turned around and gave the three chairmen more supernatural powers.
The three of them felt Ye Ning's unparalleled talent. At the same time, the antidote and sedative injected earlier had begun to take effect, and their terrifying state of being almost out of control finally relaxed a little bit.
At this moment, the three of them looked at Ye Ning with a bit more shock and gratitude in their eyes, and their previous arrogance had dissipated a lot.
Although I'd long known that her innate power was exceptional and unparalleled, only by experiencing it firsthand could I truly understand how awe-inspiring it truly was. All the fatigue and pain in my body vanished, as if enveloped by an ultimate green energy, and I felt an indescribable sense of comfort and clarity.
It was only natural that the orcs outside were so devoted and subservient to her. After all, the innate power she exuded was so unique, as if it had a bewitching and fatal attraction that could make people fall in love with her instantly.
Ye Ning looked around at everyone and said, "Do you want to check yourselves too? What if you were also poisoned?"
Chef: "I see everyone else is fine. Did you three offend someone? The Federation President is here, but you three were the only ones who were nearly killed."
The three people's faces suddenly changed when they heard this. As the pain subsided, their minds finally regained their ability to think. In just a few seconds, countless thoughts flashed through their minds -
It was no coincidence that the three of them took the same elevator. Their families had been intermarried for generations, and their roots were complicated. They knew each other very well and had always been closer than others.
With the presidium members donning their masks, even they themselves wouldn't necessarily be able to accurately identify each other unless they had private messaging channels enabled. This deliberate ambiguity was originally intended to protect against assassination or danger, but now it seems someone had exploited it, providing cover for the targeted poisoning!
Were they the only three, or were others also harmed? Did someone within the presidium orchestrate the poisoning in a power struggle? Why was the other chairman unharmed? Or was this also done by someone close to Ye Ning?
But this speculation was quickly dismissed by everyone. The only people who could pinpoint the three of them so accurately were members of the presidium.
Bai Yu had previously warned them that there might be a traitor in the presidium. They thought that Bai Yu was making excuses for his mistakes, but now it seems that he was not making excuses.
The cake is only this big. If there are fewer people, others can get a bigger share.
The three men were not wearing helmets, and their expressions were gloomy. Ye Ning could see all the changes in their expressions.
This matter would be difficult for Long Qi and Xiluosi to resolve alone. The only way to dismantle them as quickly as possible was to take advantage of the situation right now and let suspicion and division build within the presidium.
Now is the best opportunity.
"Ding——" the elevator finally arrived.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief almost instinctively, and the tense atmosphere finally relaxed.
But Ye Ning only had time to glance outside before her vision was completely blocked by the soldiers in white uniforms of the Directly Controlled Territory. The chef let out a short cry of surprise beside her, and the next second, a black hood was put on him.
Ye Ning ignored everything else and just held the chef tightly with both hands.
After several twists and turns, the two were sent to a metal room with a cold glow, while the other three chairmen went to other places.
The cold white light was a bit dazzling, and Ye Ning took two seconds to adjust. When her vision focused, she could see clearly that she and the chef had been trapped in a spherical glass cabin, and the person standing in front of them was the one who had just rejected her proposal and accused her in the corner.
The other side.
Yang Zhou, who suddenly received the news, immediately prepared to return with the federal and federal soldiers at the fastest speed.
When he saw that Hou Lin and Long Qi did not show up yesterday, he vaguely felt that the other party would take some action in the direct-controlled area, but he never expected that Long Qi would dare to directly attack the Galaxy host and the direct-controlled area's power equipment.
Now everyone underground had been forced to move to the surface, and even Chairman Lu Tai had personally led a team to hunt down Long Qi. If this matter wasn't handled properly, the presidents of the federation would undoubtedly be dissatisfied. Although Yang Zhou hadn't seen them in person, he understood Lu Tai's predicament. The simultaneous appearance of such a group of people would be enough to cause a headache no matter where they were.
The direct-controlled area's actions were so huge that they instantly attracted everyone's attention. However, Yang Zhou could no longer care about anything else at this time and rushed to the direct-controlled area with the advance troops.
Yang Zhou was in a hurry, and the district heads immediately began to investigate what had happened. The information they found was different, but they only knew that something big had happened in the direct-controlled area.
But just as Yang Zhou was about to board the aircraft, He Yang and his soldiers blocked his way.
"District Chief Yang Zhou! Wait!" He Yang hurried over, with a rare panic in his voice.
Her complexion was even more gray than during the day, and the gray hair on her temples seemed to have increased significantly in just one day. Her once straight military uniform was slightly wrinkled, and her steps were unsteady, almost unable to keep her footing. Her demeanor was extremely decadent, and she no longer had any trace of her former decisive demeanor.
Yang Zhou's fingers gripping the armrest paused for a moment, but he finally turned around and stood still.
He Yang's face was as pale as paper, even her lips were bloodless. She grabbed Yang Zhou and said anxiously, "District Chief Yang Zhou, I'll take you back to the direct-controlled area with my people!"
Yang Zhou raised his eyebrows slightly, but before he could speak, He Yang said hurriedly, "I received news! It was Long Qi who was destroying the core facilities of the direct-controlled area!"
Her voice was filled with anxiety and a deliberately suppressed tremor. "Although I don't know what he intends to do, destroying the core facilities of the autonomous region is a violation of federal law. As the head of the Xisha District, I will never condone such behavior! However, they are from the Xisha District after all. Even if they are to be tried, I should be present."
Upon hearing this, Yang Zhou was about to shake off her hand and board the aircraft.
But He Yang held him back again, her voice almost pleading, "District Chief Yang Zhou, please just think of this as a favor for Master Ye Ning!"
"Long Qi has always been obedient to Master Ye Ning, but now he's suddenly lost control... It must be because of Master Ye Ning's incident that he was provoked!"
"The Xisha District is willing to assume full responsibility. Whether you want resource compensation or plants, we can discuss it! We only ask that the Federation give them a chance to explain!"
Yang Zhou turned around, his eyes icy, "All facilities and equipment in the core area have been shut down, and all hospitals and laboratories are running out of energy. How many Long Qis can compensate for all these lives and efforts?"
He Yang originally thought it was ridiculous for Yang Zhou to say such a thing, but when she met his gaze, she actually saw a trace of anxiety in his eyes that was difficult to conceal.
He Yang pretended that she had no way to refute and could only hold Yang Zhou's arm tightly. Her knuckles even turned blue from excessive force.
"open!"
"District Chief Yang Zhou, Long Qi has awakened." He Yang spoke very quickly, her voice filled with a sense of determination. "Long Qi's spiritual power level after awakening has exceeded the limit of measurement. You can't subdue him easily. I raised Long Qi, and the soldiers in the Xisha District are his comrades who shared life and death with him. With us here, Long Qi will have some reservations. Otherwise-"
He Yang paused and said in a very serious tone, "If Long Qi continues to act recklessly, I will personally lead the Xisha District Army to kill him with my own hands."
Yang Zhou's solar plexus was throbbing, Long Qi, awakening——
The word exploded rapidly in his mind, making him dizzy. After a while, Yang Zhou could only suppress his anger and say, "When did this happen? Why did you only mention it today! Emperor Dragon Awakens—"
He Yang quickly interrupted him, "This is what Master Ye Ning meant."
"The news of Lord Ye Ning's death has dealt a heavy blow to Long Qi. I don't know what he will do. Let me lead people to subdue him. Even if there are casualties, they will be in the Xisha area. Consider it a chance for us to atone for our sins."
Yang Zhou stared at He Yang's face, trying to catch a hint of flaw from her eyes or tense facial muscles.
But Heyang just looked at him almost pleadingly, without dodging at all.
The warning sound of the aircraft door starting to close sounded, and the red and blue warning lights kept flickering on the faces of the two people.
He Yang had already told him this directly. In the current situation, a large number of soldiers in the Directly Controlled Area were poisoned, the mainframe was destroyed, and Long Qi had awakened. It was indeed difficult to capture or kill Long Qi with only the remaining soldiers in the Directly Controlled Area. However, in the Xisha District—
Yang Zhou quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and finally said decisively, "I will have someone open a dedicated channel for the Xisha area, but all of your people must wear special devices for the direct jurisdiction. If I discover that you are planning to do anything that violates the Federation, I will directly use my authority to sanction you."
Five minutes later.
The troops of the Directly-Administered Region and the Xisha District all took off one after another, and red flames flashed in the sky again.
People from Yang Zhou and Xisha District rushed back to the municipality overnight. The rest of the people were confused, but Gaojiang District and Chongyu District soon followed suit. After weighing the pros and cons, each district finally decided to follow up quickly.
The reason they gave themselves was that Lady Ye Ning had passed away unexpectedly, and they should have held a funeral for her in the Directly Controlled Area. Even if something unexpected happened in the Directly Controlled Area, there was no reason to delay Lady Ye Ning's funeral.
However, other districts were not so lucky. Except for the Xisha District specially authorized by Yang Zhou, the armies of other districts were forced to stop outside the border line by various laser matrices.
A blue laser matrix shot straight towards the horizon. Someone tried to approach it with a drone, but as soon as the drone touched the border line, it was instantly shattered by the laser. Amidst billowing black smoke, they immediately received a warning from the municipality.
Everyone immediately realized that something big might have happened inside.
While everyone was discussing, Gaojiang District Chief Hou Yue arrived at the border of the municipality with fully armed Gaojiang District troops.
The sharp-eyed people soon discovered that among those standing with Hou Yue, there were also several extremely majestic imperial ministers.
The district heads immediately surrounded them.
"District Chief Hou, you have close ties with Xisha District. Do you know what happened?"
"Yes, yes. Why did the Federation only allow the Heyang District Chief to bring his troops in? What happened?"
…
Everyone was talking to each other, their eyes full of inquiry.
"Everyone, follow me."
As all the district heads followed Hou Yue and entered the newly built camp in Gaojiang District, the gate closed instantly.
Hou Yue turned around at this point, looking around at everyone with a solemn expression. He spoke in a deep, forceful voice, "As you can all see, this matter is of grave importance. If you do not wish to be involved, then there is no need to insist on understanding the full story."
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. The Beibing District Chief nodded slightly, then spoke calmly, "The Directly Controlled District has completely banned entry and cut off all contact, even resorting to special measures. I'm sure something extremely serious has happened. District Chief Hou, just speak frankly. Don't worry, even if we can't offer any substantial assistance, we won't rashly interfere and cause trouble for you."
The Chongyu District Chief also said, "District Chief Heyang was in very poor condition today. He forced himself to take people to find District Chief Yangzhou. But from a distance, I saw that District Chief Yangzhou's face was also very bad. District Chief Xiru is an example of a dog being abandoned after the rabbit is dead. District Chief Heyang has helped us a lot. If there is really any problem, we will certainly help you."
The other district heads nodded in agreement.
Everyone still remembers Xiru’s death vividly. Although Xiru was not a good person, it is a bit sad that he is gone.
Someone immediately couldn't contain themselves and asked anxiously: "What on earth happened? How could it be so serious?!"
"Yes, could it be that the Federation wants to get rid of us after dealing with the rebels? " First it was Xiru, then Heyang, and it seemed natural that it would be their turn next.
What on earth does the Federation want to do?
Under the constant urging of the crowd, Hou Yue finally lowered his voice, looked around at everyone, and said with a hint of anger in his voice: "Everyone, I have confirmed that Master Ye Ning is not dead!"
Hou Yue's words were like a heavy hammer, deafening everyone.
Everyone's breathing was stagnant. A young district chief hesitated and asked, "But what about the body?"
They clearly saw it with their own eyes, and doctors from all parties conducted a collective biometric examination, and finally they were forced to conclude that the body was indeed Lord Ye Ning.
"It's just a trick they use to deceive others," Hou Yue said firmly. "The fact that Haichen Star is where it is today, and that we can sit here safely, is all thanks to Lord Ye Ning. Lord Ye Ning has been incredibly kind to Gaojiang District, so even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, Gaojiang District will mobilize all its resources to pursue this case to the end! However, this matter involves the Federation, and if the districts don't want to get involved, we won't force them. We just need you to stay here for now."
After Hou Yue finished speaking in a resounding voice, his gaze passed across everyone's faces one by one like a knife.
Everyone knew that this meant they were asked to express their opinions.
Bai Cheng's face was gloomy, and his voice was filled with a resolute determination to face death. "What are you saying, District Chief Hou? Each district has only had a glimmer of hope thanks to Lord Ye Ning, but now the Federation is unwilling to give us even this little chance! The Federation can clearly crush the rebels in an instant, but it allowed the rebels to steal bird cubs in the Chongyu District and allowed pollutants to trample on the Xisha District! In the final analysis, the Federation has never regarded us as its own, and has never cared about our lives!"
"Today I've been speculating that Lord Ye Ning's sudden passing is more than meets the eye. The Federation, with its sophisticated tactics, was able to wipe out the rebel zone overnight, yet couldn't find the person who harmed and kidnapped Lord Ye Ning? The Federation was able to keep all of us out, yet allowed the rebels to march straight in? Where did the rebels get the courage and ability to pull off such a feat right under their noses?!"
"Lord Ye Ning's life or death is uncertain. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, the Chongyu District is willing to do its utmost for Lord Ye Ning!"
Everyone couldn't help but nod their heads in agreement.
Although Yang Zhou wiped out the rebels at lightning speed, everyone became more dissatisfied with the matter after thinking about it carefully.
Hou Yue immediately patted Bai Cheng's arm and said, "Alright! Once we successfully rescue Lord Ye Ning, Chongyu District will become a close ally of Gaojiang District and Xisha District! When that happens, our two districts will share all of our plant resources without reservation!"
This sentence ignited everyone's passion like wildfire.
The newly appointed Tiger Tribe Chief of the Capital District suddenly stood up. "We've always felt something was amiss. No matter which faction it was, there was no way they could attack Lord Ye Ning. Now the Federation has suddenly announced Lord Ye Ning's death and immediately displayed a military coercion far beyond its previous level. It's clear they're trying to use this opportunity to suppress us and consolidate their absolute position. Once all this is over, I'm afraid we won't even be qualified to kneel down and humbly negotiate."
"At this point, we don't need to worry about retaliation from the Federation! If we continue to swallow our anger and compromise, we will only end up dead! We might as well give it our all for Master Ye Ning!"
The other district heads quickly weighed the pros and cons, their eyes meeting and a burning fighting spirit ignited. Then, one after another, they echoed with resounding joy: "Let's fight! For Master Ye Ning, we'll risk it all!"
"That's right, instead of just sitting there and waiting for death, why not give it a try!"
…
If Lady Ye Ning was truly forced to fake her own death, then this rescue operation would undoubtedly be a perfect opportunity to win her favor and improve her reputation! If Lady Ye Ning had already perished, they could also use the excuse of "discovering the truth" to uncover the Federation's long-held conspiracy. Furthermore, with Gaojiang District leading the charge, even if the consequences of a failed subsequent settlement were to fall upon Gaojiang District, they would bear the brunt of the consequences.
After intense deliberation, the district heads quickly reached a consensus and unanimously decided to solemnly hand over overall command to Gaojiang District. Subsequently, the district heads quickly took action.
Federal Territory.
Ever since the Galaxy was paralyzed, the situation in the Federal Territory has been bleak.
However, compared to the collapse of the galaxy and the power system, the fact that the energy tower did not malfunction was a blessing in disguise for everyone.
In the heavy rain, the main engine engineer and a group of related personnel hurried into the exhibition hall with maintenance equipment.
The mainframe stood there quietly, and from the outside, there was no clue what was going on. But no one dared to slack off. They entered their passwords one by one, completed various complex verifications, and when they opened the mainframe, everyone gasped.
Only after seeing it with their own eyes did everyone realize how outrageous the destruction of the host was!
The water that had been sealed inside the main unit suddenly poured out like a flood. The tiny chip debris mixed with the water and flowed all over the floor.
The engineers present collectively cried out in agony. Some staggered towards the overturned wreckage of the host computer, some trembled as they touched the crushed chip powder in the water, and some collapsed to their knees on the ground, staring at the mess, unable to utter a word.
This was the host framework they had successfully built after three years of hard work and overcoming countless technical difficulties. Many of the chips themselves had been developed with countless efforts and painstaking effort. But now, these precious scientific research treasures lay quietly in the stagnant water, reduced to dust!
"Who on earth could have destroyed the galaxy like this?" The chief engineer rubbed the chip, which had been shattered into powder, and shouted in a trembling voice, "What on earth are you doing here? Standing here 24/7, and yet you allowed someone to destroy the galaxy like this!"
A group of people were just like him, staring at the mess of chip powder on the ground. Their brains were like being thrown into a washing machine and they had no idea where to start in order to complete the repair within just three hours!
No, let alone three hours, even if he was given thirty or three hundred hours, he might not be able to completely repair it!
He was still stomping his feet and cursing at the guards standing beside him when he suddenly heard the sound of orderly military boots tapping the ground behind him.
When the chief engineer turned around, a group of soldiers with guns and live ammunition were filing in. All of them were holding new weapons that the engineers and guards had never seen before, and they also wore the highest-ranking insignia on their shoulders.
A group of people came in bewildered, but having just learned from the previous incident, the chief engineer immediately scolded them: "Who are you? Do you know where this is? How dare you just barge in? You—"
Before he could finish his words, a gun was pressed against his forehead, and the other party said in a cold, mechanical voice, "Get out."
At the same time, several people following behind them were already holding super-large toolboxes and surrounding the Galaxy host.
One of them said kindly, "Leave this to us, you just leave it."
This action and momentum of turning the tables shocked everyone present, even the guards were silent for a moment.
"Who are you? Who sent you here? I'm the general manager of the Galaxy Host. Unauthorized personnel are prohibited from entering—"
But the next second, the chief engineer received the highest order from the federal government and the federal territory, asking them to fully cooperate with the other party's actions.
The moment the other party opened the box, the engineers were stunned. Inside, they found countless galaxy chip components! Those sophisticated chip components lay quietly in the shockproof grooves in an orderly manner.
One of them had already placed the scanner on the wreckage of the mainframe. The cold blue beam quickly swept across the shattered interior of the mainframe. "Damage rate 95%."
Immediately afterwards, the internal status of the Galaxy host was instantly holographically projected in the air, and all the damaged areas were listed out in categories. The group acted quickly and began repairs.
Their components, their technical specifications... Who on earth are these people?! How could they know every core point and every string of code on the Galaxy mainframe?!
The same thing happened in other areas of the federal jurisdiction.
All relevant personnel in every core department suffered this sudden dimensionality reduction attack.
In less than half an hour, the federal district was completely taken over from the inside out by this group of people who came out of nowhere.
In the heavy rain, the soldiers of the entire direct-controlled area were struggling to follow the fusion orcs in front of them to pursue their target, but even with someone leading the team in front, the pursuit process was extremely difficult for the soldiers of the direct-controlled area.
Without the power system, the entire city was plunged into darkness, and they could only rely on the emergency signs on their shoulders to confirm the location of their own personnel.
Although this is the city center of the federal government, from time to time there are several sewers without manhole covers, broken high-voltage cables hidden in the stagnant water, various billboards that suddenly fall from the sky, and huge explosions that occur from time to time.
The antidote has just been produced, but it is not very effective. The people who took the antidote only had their vital signs stabilized a little. Although their irritability and hallucinations were reduced, they still felt sore all over, their limbs were soft and weak, and they had difficulty moving.
In addition to caring for the poisoned soldiers, troops also needed to be deployed to guard other core facilities and protect important personnel. Therefore, the direct jurisdiction was stretched thin in terms of troop deployment.
After careful consideration, only a very small number of soldiers were finally sent to pursue Long Qi and others.
As for residents of the municipality, everyone was issued a strict order, strictly prohibiting them from leaving the house. Numerous drones hovered directly over various areas, monitoring the area and repeating the order in a mechanical voice.
Residents speculated about what had happened, but civilian signal lines had been cut off, leaving them completely unable to communicate with the outside world. Those with some power desperately tried to contact others, hoping to gain more information. But all they received was forced labor and warnings not to leave the house.
It was raining heavily, and huge raindrops hit the car windows heavily, blurring everyone's vision in the blink of an eye.
The Federal Territory has mobilized all its personnel and weapons in the air and on the ground. The wheels of the vehicles rolled over the accumulated water, stirring up high waves.
Inside the vehicle, the soldiers were tense, their faces filled with anxiety and exhaustion. But the real culprit for their exhaustion wasn't the long, intense pursuits, but rather the occasional poisoning of teammates, the traps that popped up out of nowhere, and the occasional accidental discharge of weapons that endangered their own men.
Moreover, the buildings in the direct-controlled area are densely populated. If they are not careful, the new weapons in their hands will cause serious damage to the buildings. All these have caused everyone to be timid and not as relaxed as Long Qi.
Of course, the most crucial thing was that Long Qi was already very powerful, and now everyone suddenly heard the news that he had awakened. This was undoubtedly a bombshell. Everyone instantly hesitated between capturing him and saving his life.
After Long Qi escaped easily due to the timidity of the soldiers in the direct-controlled area, Lu Tai had the commander of the direct-controlled area captured. He stared at the man coldly, his eyebrows stern and his eyes questioned, "What are you afraid of? Charge forward and capture him."
The commander of the direct-controlled area looked at Lu Tai's gloomy face and secretly thought that something was wrong, but he could only bite the bullet and explain: "Chairman, the situation is too complicated now. The news of Long Qi's awakening has made everyone uneasy. Moreover, there are many traps here, and the new weapons are too powerful. We really dare not act rashly. Otherwise, if we are not careful, the innocent people in the direct-controlled area will suffer!"
The commander beside Lu Tai, wearing a high-end uniform and a mask, but exuding an intimidating aura, grabbed the man by the collar and shouted angrily, gritting his teeth, "You are soldiers of the Federation, representing the highest military force of the entire Sea Dust Star. A newly-adult Emperor Dragon and a few Xisha District soldiers can scare you like this!"
The commander of the direct-controlled area was yanked hard by the collar, his face gradually flushing. He immediately tried to resist, but the other party's imposing manner and mental pressure were so strong that he couldn't breathe, and even his hands and feet were limp, unable to move at all. He could only look at Lu Tai for help.
After a while, Lu Tai said indifferently: "Let go."
A trace of disgust flashed across the man's face, and he threw the commander of the direct jurisdiction aside with disdain.
"If such a loser can become a regional commander, no wonder the Federation has fallen to the Rebels." The man was extremely dissatisfied. "A bunch of cowardly rubbish, what qualifications do they have to wear this uniform!"
To put it bluntly, the soldiers in the Directly Controlled Areas have been comfortable for too long. Since the succession of the Lu-Tai regime, the Federation has steadily reduced its support for other areas, prioritizing resources and manpower for the Directly Controlled Areas. The new generation of soldiers has lived in the Directly Controlled Areas since birth, enjoying the best treatment and environment. Even when deployed to support other areas, they rely on suppressive firepower with weapons and have never experienced a true life-or-death test. Now that they are being asked to fight for their lives, their true colors are revealed.
Lu Tai did not respond to his accusation, but just raised his chin slightly and said, "You go there in person."
Up ahead, while still mid-air, Long Qi tapped his headset. The Directly Controlled Area had been trying to crack their communications network, and coupled with the torrential rain, communication within the Xisha Islands was becoming increasingly difficult. A rustling electrical current could be heard from Long Qi's headset from time to time.
"Okay, I understand." Long Qi whispered into the headset.
He turned his head and for the first time took a serious look at the crowd that rushed over to surround him. The momentum in the crowd suddenly changed, murderous intent filled the air, and a sharp and oppressive pressure surged towards him like a tide.
After pausing for half a second, he jumped lightly in the other direction.
Inside the car, Lu Tai received another call from Yang Zhou, who sounded anxious.
At this moment, the Empire had already sent an Imperial Minister to contact them. The other side's words were harsh, and they had issued an ultimatum, demanding that the Federation return Silos safely within the specified time, otherwise they would launch an all-out attack at all costs. At the same time, he had just received news that the Empire's entire marine fleet was approaching the direct jurisdiction, and the warships' weapon systems had been fully activated, ready to launch an attack at any time.
Long Qi probably doesn't know much about this matter, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to cause trouble in the Directly Administered Area alone.
Perhaps it was because he knew the news of Ye Ning's death that he had the intention to kill himself. That's why he wanted Long Qi to sleep with Ye Ning.
And His Majesty Xilos, he was actually fooling around with Long Qi and the others in the Directly Controlled Area. Did he know something?
If a war really broke out, the Federation would undoubtedly be their opponent. However, everything the Federation did was for the peace and development of the Dust Planet, and it did not want to use war to resolve this crisis.
Lu Tai listened to Yang Zhou's report calmly and said calmly, "It was Long Qi who killed His Majesty Xilos. It has nothing to do with us."
"Lord Ye Ning passed away unexpectedly, and the two men blamed each other. Finally, in the fierce conflict, Long Qi, after awakening, lost his mind and attacked His Majesty Xiluo Si."
"By killing Long Qi, we have avenged His Majesty Xilos. The Empire should be grateful to us."
*
Inside the medical building, Niu Ling, who had just woken up after drinking the antidote, learned about the current situation from his subordinates' panicked reports.
Niu Ling's face was filled with disbelief and shock. "You're saying that all these things were done by Long Qi and his men, and that a large number of people suddenly appeared in the Federation, completely took over the direct jurisdiction, and are chasing them?"
The men nodded, also shocked. They couldn't understand why a large group of unidentified people suddenly appeared in the Directly Controlled Area, not only quickly taking control of the situation but also preventing their own people from even approaching the building where the headquarters was located.
Moreover, could Hou Lin and his group poison the entire municipality?!
Niu Ling immediately struggled to go to the command room, but soon saw with his own eyes the highest order issued by Lu Tai himself, as well as the encrypted communication from Yang Zhou himself.
The conversation was brief, but both parties expressed the same core message - full cooperation and unconditional support for all subsequent actions.
Yang Zhou did not hold him accountable, and someone else came out to take the responsibility, so Niu Ling immediately shut up.
The situation outside was tense, but Niu Ling was the deputy district chief after all, so he had some connections. He quickly used his personal authority to access the main control channel.
"Attention all units, block all entrances and exits, Team 1 locks on the core target."
"Teams 2, 3, 4, and 5 will work together to eliminate Emperor Long and the remaining rebels."
"Team 6..."
The men beside him couldn't help but whispered, "Deputy District Chief, this group of people suddenly appeared from..."
He pointed to the ground.
Everyone knows that there is an underground research institute in the Directly-Administered Area, but no one knows the details inside. However, one thing is very clear - only those with the most outstanding abilities and strength are qualified to enter the underground.
However, they also thought they were just people on the surface, secretly working underground.
This group of people who suddenly appeared showed extremely high standards in terms of physical fitness, thinking ability, and comprehensive quality.
Everyone knew without hesitation that these people who appeared in the blink of an eye could only have come from underground.
But can an underground research institute actually accommodate so many people at the same time?!
"When Long Qi captured that Emperor Dragon-fused orc, I thought he had turned over a new leaf. I didn't expect he was just playing along!"
"Yes, they not only destroyed the Galaxy mainframe, but also damaged the power system. It's simply insane!"
"What on earth do they want to do? Are they driven crazy by the death of Master Ye Ning?"
But the next second, someone exclaimed, "It's a fusion orc!"
In the camera, the man in the uniform of the Directly-Administered Territory stretched out his tentacles and entangled with Long Qi!
Fusion Orcs, how could it be such a filthy thing as a Fusion Orc?!
Everyone looked at the scene in shock.
Niu Ling's fingers suddenly spasmed. He stared at the camera with his pupils constricted, and he stood up suddenly.
In the picture, the figure wearing the uniform of the Federal Territory, who should have been a normal person, actually stretched out strange and dirty tentacles. Those tentacles tried to wrap around Long Qi like poisonous snakes, but the next second, he dodged them!
After a struggle, those fused orcs were finally defeated by Long Qi and were knocked away by him!
The moment the fused orc was knocked away, Niu Ling even felt a sense of pleasure in his heart!
Everyone knew that the Fusion Orcs were a product of the Rebellion. The Federal Territory, which prided itself on being the orthodox branch of the Federation, had always held these unethical, filthy, and ugly monsters in contempt and abhorrence.
What evolution, what future direction? This kind of weird thing that is neither human nor pollutant is simply a tool used by the rebels to deceive the people.
Aren't only the best and most exceptional individuals in the region allowed into the underground research facility? And now, among this group of people with such high hopes, there's a fused orc! They're the ones the entire Federation meticulously supports, the ones who carry the hopes and futures of countless people! How could there be a fused orc among such a group?!
"Lord Ye Ning was kidnapped by the fusion orcs." Someone whispered again.
After hearing the news of Ye Ning's death, the people of the Federal Territory were also very sad.
The more one despises those below them, the more in awe one has of those above them. It's true that the people of the Directly Controlled Area look down on people from other areas, but it's also true that they respect and support Ye Ning. Otherwise, Hou Lin would never have been so brazen in searching for people in the Directly Controlled Area.
They had originally thought that those things were all done by the rebels. But now that the rebels had been wiped out by the Federation, the Fusion Orcs had appeared in the Directly Controlled Area with such brazenness, wearing uniforms that were superior to theirs. This was simply a slap in their faces!
Once this matter gets out, it will be a trampling on the dignity of the Federation and a betrayal of all the people!
In a trance, Niu Ling seemed to have seen that the foundation of the Federation was shaken, and the people's trust in the Federation collapsed like a collapsing building.
This statement also made the others begin to doubt and worry. Could it be that the Federation was really responsible for the mysterious disappearance of Ye Ning? Or perhaps, there were already spies from the rebel army among the Federation's top brass, secretly manipulating all this?
"I wonder if the district chief and the chairman know about this?" someone else said softly.
This sentence was like a poisonous thorn, piercing the hearts of everyone present. Niu Ling felt a piercing chill running from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head, making his entire back covered in cold sweat.
If the district chief and the chairman knew about this long ago, what role did they play in this matter? Were they accomplices, or were they forced to get involved and unable to stop it?
In the command room, Ye Ning and the chef were sitting quietly inside a glass case.
This glass cover was the one she had used last time on Legislative Day. Even the serial number on the glass was the same. It seemed like this glass cover was made specially for her.
Perhaps some shielding system was activated. They were sitting inside and could not hear any sound from outside, but their conversation could definitely be heard outside.
Moreover, the other party was wearing a mask, so the two of them couldn't even see his lip movements, nor could they see clearly what the other party was doing on the podium.
Ye Ning didn't care about these things. She enlarged the model of the Sea Dust Star again and confirmed the positions of the chairmen on it.
Their positions hadn't changed for some time, and everyone had spread out to different places.
The others were fine, but the mark representing Bai Yu was constantly moving downwards. Judging from his position, he was not heading towards the Galaxy mainframe that she had destroyed, and it was unknown what he intended to do.
Ye Ning touched the shell spirit body, sorted the positions of all the chairmen according to their importance, and passed them to Xilos.
Although Xilos and Long Qi could also detect the locations of the others, they still had to avoid being hunted by the Direct Administrative Region, so naturally it was not as convenient as her.
Among this group of people, you might think that the most important person is Bai Yu. This is because Bai Yu is not only the developer of the Galaxy System, but also the founder of the underground research institute.
But in fact, it is the same if we catch others. As long as the existence of Bai Yu and the presidium is made public, the people will completely see the true face of the Federation.
The privileged class weaves a sweet net of empty promises, entangling the lower classes and turning them into nourishment they can readily extract. The so-called "future" has become bait thrown by the privileged class to consolidate their position and continue to monopolize resources.
However, they immediately blocked the communication system of the direct-controlled area. Although Xiluos and his team were rebuilding the system, it was not an easy task and they had to wait for He Yang and Hou Yue to arrive before they could operate it.
This matter must be killed in one blow.
Ye Ning touched the shell spirit body soothingly again, and repeatedly assured Xilos that she and the chef would wait for them here. Only then did Xilos leave.
Xilos and Long Qi were both constantly checking Ye Ning's exact location, but both of them suppressed the impulse in their hearts and did not rush to rescue her.
After all, rescuing Ye Ning is their primary goal, but exposing the underground research institute and exposing the relevant personnel to the public eye is also one of the core purposes of this operation.
If they act rashly and only focus on rescuing Ye Ning while delaying other things, all the efforts Ye Ning has made before will be wasted, so they must not act impulsively at this time.
And judging by the current situation, Ye Ning was sufficiently safe. On the one hand, Ye Ning had once again demonstrated her unique value, leading to a tighter security presence around the building. On the other hand, the enemy seemed to have sensed that they might come to rescue Ye Ning and had set a trap, attempting to lure them in with a fake Ye Ning.
After Ye Ning finished communicating with Xilos, he began to observe the situation in the command room again.
They were currently on the underground first floor of the Federal Building, and this makeshift command room had a whole circle of command platforms radiating out from the main command platform, centered around that person.
Everyone was busy with their fingers snapping.
Although Ye Ning couldn't see the specific content, she knew that they were definitely making things difficult for Long Qi and Xilos.
Ye Ning raised his hand and knocked on the glass cover, and the two fused orcs guarding outside the glass cover immediately looked over.
Ye Ning raised her chin: "I'm hungry."
On the other side, a steady stream of people were being transported from underground to the surface. Their cheeks were sunken, their eyes were hollow, and their skin looked extremely pale due to not having seen the sun for a long time.
The soldiers acted swiftly, quickly sorting these people into different groups and placing them in safe places. The types of divisions... seemed to be related to the chairmen?
Although Ye Ning did not know much about the specific division of labor among the members of the presidium, he was roughly aware that each person in the presidium was in charge of a specific area. Relying on this unique division of labor model, they each formed a management system of checks and balances.
While the soldiers and leaders who had suddenly lost their AI support could still manage, the situation was dire for the researchers who had worked with it for years. They had been operating efficiently like machines for years, but now that the AI had suddenly failed, many of them had gone blank, their eyes empty and bewildered, like puppets whose strings had been suddenly cut, unable to even control their bodies.
But gradually, those forgotten and long-sealed memories began to flash before everyone's eyes like a flash of inspiration.
Some saw themselves wearing lab uniforms, expressionlessly injecting experimental drugs into the bodies of cubs in the laboratory; some saw themselves holding a scalpel, performing contaminant fusion surgery on conscious experimental subjects; others saw themselves injecting genetic drugs into the experimental subjects, then expressionlessly sawing off their limbs with surgical tools, and then forcibly connecting the metal prostheses to their flesh and nerves.
Some people suddenly remembered the tender faces of their children when they were crying heartbreakingly; some people remembered that they went underground to obtain the qualification for hibernation for their seriously ill husbands, but in the day-to-day research, they had long forgotten the existence of their husbands; and some people remembered that they personally sent their old friends to the dissection table.
These memories and emotions suppressed by the intelligent brain, mixed with negative emotions such as blood, sin, regret, pain, etc., began to sweep towards them like crazy waves, and completely drowned them.
Some people's pupils trembled, and they held onto the wall and retched continuously; some people collapsed and banged their heads against the ground, blood even seeping out of their filtering helmets; and some people curled up in the corner, frantically scratching their necks and exposed skin.
Due to staff shortages, the Federal Territory seconded several doctors and nurses from the hospital to assist. However, to ensure safety, they were strictly prohibited from verbal communication with the intruders. The filtering helmets worn by the researchers not only blocked the toxins but also blocked any surrounding sounds. Thus, an invisible barrier was erected, completely isolating the two sides from any possibility of communication.
Everyone stood apart, and an elderly nurse quickly squatted in front of a researcher. The researcher slammed his head against the ground again and again, and his helmet made a dull and terrible impact sound when it hit the ground.
Seeing this, the nurse quickly reached out and held his body, trying to steady his movements so that she could inject the medicine.
But at that moment, the researcher's previously blank gaze inadvertently fell on the nurse's wrist. Instantly, his pupils constricted, and his body froze. He saw a strikingly bright, splotchy birthmark on the inside of the elderly nurse's wrist.
An indescribable strong intuition and extreme pain suddenly surged into his heart, but before he could savor the memory and feeling, the next second, the tranquilizer was injected into his body, and his mind went blank. The emotions that were active just now completely subsided.
The nurse breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went to inject tranquilizers into the others. It only said that these were extremely important scientific researchers, but when did the Federal Territory have so many scientific researchers?
Looking at the soldiers at the door and the surveillance cameras around, everyone suppressed their curiosity and got busy in earnest.
There are simply too many dormant people in the Federal Territory.
The presidium originally thought that the biggest problem was how to hunt down Long Qi and others, but unexpectedly, the biggest problem appeared with themselves.
The aftermath of the loss of the Galaxy Intelligent Brain was truly devastating. The underground hibernation site in the Directly Controlled Area had previously enjoyed a stable energy supply and hibernation maintenance system, but with the destruction of the Galaxy mainframe, all of this instantly fell into chaos. Coupled with the energy outage, many people in hibernation began to awaken one after another.
Among those still dormant, besides pure humans, the top and most outstanding scientific researchers in various fields also include celebrities and politicians. These people have complex connections in the business and political circles, and their influence is enormous. Their families are involved in all aspects of the industry.
Of course, the most important thing is that these people in power who are able to enter a dormant state actually have intricate and intimate relationships with the federal presidents.
The underground was completely different from the surface. Although it had everything, it was cramped and dark. For nearly a hundred years, they had all spent their time in deep sleep, unaware of the reversal of day and night. When they finally woke up, they could only see the outside world through various devices.
Therefore, when they finally stepped on the land of the Federal Territory after a long absence and saw with their own eyes all kinds of towering skyscrapers, the shock and emotion in their hearts could not be described in any words!
If someone could see the eyes beneath their helmets, they would find that when they looked at everything in front of them, their eyes were without exception flashing with excitement, greed, and eagerness to try!
Although their peak of power has become a thing of the past, it doesn't matter. They are still alive and young! With their wisdom and means, their families and connections, they can still rise to the top again in this great new world! Under their leadership, Dust Star will surely enter a new era of glory!
Therefore, at this moment, rather than expending enormous resources to capture the awakened Long Qi, everyone was more concerned about whether their own families, factions, and forces could remain safe and sound in this chaos. After all, their family power was the result of years of painstaking effort, and it was the foundation of their power.
Of course, it would be best if we could take this opportunity to weaken the power of other chairmen.
Almost all the chairmen came up with the same idea, and everyone believed in the principle of striking first. So unknowingly, everyone in the Xisha area felt that the pursuit process was becoming easier and easier.
On the other hand, Hou Lin, like Xilos, had already led his men to infiltrate the direct-controlled area army long before the main engine exploded.
It was probably because there were really not enough people, so the direct-controlled area actually arranged for them to follow the people from the underground research institute to the Emperor Dragon Territory.
When Hou Lin and others first heard Silos and Long Qi say that the Federation President was not dead, their first reaction was that it was impossible, but the person in the photo taken by Feng Jin was exactly the same as a deceased scientist.
The current situation was just as they had expected. Due to the shutdown of the Galaxy mainframe and the main power system, coupled with the earthquake and heavy rain, the hibernation chambers in the direct jurisdiction quickly stopped working, forcing the people in the direct jurisdiction to quickly evacuate those who were still in hibernation.
They are not worthy of going in and can only lend a hand from outside.
Hou Lin had installed nano-eavesdropping devices on them early in the morning, and at this moment the earphones were filled with the sound of their quarrels.
A group of people actually started arguing about which people to transfer first.
One group believed that scientific researchers should be relocated first, while another insisted on prioritizing high-ranking federal officials and important celebrities and politicians. Yet another group directly named individuals from a specific block, claiming it was a direct order from a certain chairman.
Before we could figure out what was happening here, several groups of people appeared out of nowhere, rushed in and rescued another group of people.
As Hou Lin frantically recorded the evidence, his scalp tingled. How many people were they hiding underground? No wonder the resources in the Directly Administered Area were being consumed so drastically!
On the other hand, in the Federal Territory, just as the chairmen were directing their subordinates and imagining the future, they suddenly began to show symptoms of poisoning one after another!
Some people suddenly covered their chests and collapsed to the ground; some people tightly grasped their necks with both hands, as if something was blocking their breathing; others felt severe pain in their bodies, and they bent like shrimps, rolling on the ground in agony!
It was obvious that after the three people said they were poisoned, they had already checked their bodies, injected antidotes, and even replaced their original filtering helmets!
In the exclusive communication channel of the presidium, messages flashed crazily one after another!
After reconfirmation, it was found that among the members of the presidium, only five people did not show symptoms of poisoning, while the rest showed symptoms to varying degrees, and the serious ones even fainted completely.
"This could only have been done by one of our own. We usually maintain strict security measures against external forces. Only someone from our own group could be so familiar with our patterns and habits, and be able to deliver such a precise poison!"
"Haha, you just came up and you already want everyone to die and take over the power. Aren't you a little too impatient? I thought we were brothers who shared life and death, but I didn't expect someone to be so impatient for a little power!"
"It's a waste of our time and effort to find a bunch of people to pretend to be us. Now it seems that we trusted the people around us too much!"
"It's too hasty to conclude that it was done by one of our own people. Perhaps it was someone else with ill intentions who wanted to alienate us?"
…
But soon, everyone received news that two more people were rushed to the intensive care unit because their lives were in danger!
Having just witnessed the wonderful world, the presidents valued their lives hundreds of times more than before. This made the already tense situation even more serious. The trust between the presidents almost completely collapsed. Fear and suspicion began to spread, and everyone began to be suspicious.
Amid mutual suspicion, some people simply kept silent and hid their positions, some began to privately contact people from the same faction to discuss countermeasures, and of course there were also people who tried to stand up and take charge of the overall situation, but they were soon suspected and besieged.
Bai Yu glanced at the message and turned back to focus on the task at hand.
It took them a lot of effort to reach their destination.
It's a good thing these people died now. They were only of some value back then. After all, the underground research institute's operations were extremely expensive, and without their support, it wouldn't have survived to this day.
But it is also they who have caused the underground research institute to be so redundant today.
In order to gain control of power after waking up, they use all means to stuff "their own people" into hibernation chambers, completely disregarding the consequences of doing so.
Times have changed, and it is wishful thinking to expect those who have been dormant to bring them power and benefits. The new rulers have finally gained a firm foothold, so why would they be willing to give up the power they have acquired?
This group of people is short-sighted. As soon as they appeared, they threw the Federation's plans behind them, thinking only of their own selfish desires and single-mindedly vying for power. If the Federation really fell into their hands, it would only become a tool in their struggle for power and profit, and ultimately be destroyed beyond recognition.
This bunch of rubbish actually thought they were qualified to be on equal footing with him, and even tried to influence the direction of the situation in important situations.
With the verification completed, the laboratory door that had been closed for a long time was finally opened again.
Long Qi has awakened, and judging by the situation, his strength is even greater than that of the previous Emperor Dragon.
A trace of greed, almost crazy, flashed in Bai Yu's slightly cloudy eyes. He turned his head and looked at everyone, "Wait for me here. Without my order——"
The next moment, something unexpected happened, and Silos rushed in with his men!
As for Ye Ning, perhaps because she had shown off her skills in the elevator, she could clearly feel that these people were more respectful to her.
Even after she said she was hungry, the other party specially found fresh fruits and vegetables for her.
But the other party still did not let her out of the glass cover, but just asked the chef to cook outside.
The smell of the plants was so strong that some people couldn't help but adjust the filter valve and secretly breathe in a few more breaths of the vegetable flavor.
While the chef was cooking, Ye Ning was bored and calculated the time.
The chairman closest to her was the first to develop symptoms of poisoning. Because he was closest to her, her special ability could completely cover and affect the other person. Ye Ning naturally ruthlessly stimulated all the poisonous plants implanted in his body.
Her control over her superpowers has reached perfection. Those spores are wrapped in her superpowers and hidden in their bodies. With just a little bit of superpower, they can be completely stimulated.
It could be in the stomach, the throat, or even the heart. Those tiny spores can even travel throughout the body with the bloodstream, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Ye Ning ate vegetables while observing the person on the command platform.
She originally felt that the other person's posture was very familiar, and just now she finally confirmed that the other person was imitating Bai Yu.
It turns out that among the fake chairmen, there is another fake chairman. No wonder others are so respectful to him.
But this made Ye Ning even more interested in where Bai Yu had gone. That location wasn't far from here, and given the time, Xilos should have found it.
After Ye Ning had eaten her fill, she put down her bowl and chopsticks.
In the command room, the orcs who were originally standing there giving orders suddenly fell down one after another!
The chef acted quickly, snatching the gun from the person closest to him and pointing it directly at the few people who had not yet fallen. But the next second, those people fell down one after another.
The chef heaved a sigh of relief. He really didn't want to use weapons. He hadn't figured out these new weapons yet, and if they were too powerful, they would attract too much attention.
The chef turned around and gave Ye Ning a thumbs up, "Master Ye Ning, you are really awesome!"
Ye Ning had poisoned the plants in the elevator twice, once in the plants that provided oxygen to everyone, and once just now in the vegetables he had cooked.
They were only concerned with sniffing the plants to save their lives, and they were drooling at the sight of him and Ye Ning eating plants. They never imagined that these seemingly harmless plants actually contained many highly poisonous plants.
"You are very good too." Ye Ning took out a shovel and hit the glass lightly, and the glass fell to the ground.
Maybe it was because the chef had been hiding by her side for too long, setting up accounts and publishing books, so no one expected that he was originally a senior commander of Gaojiang District, and was specially sent by Gaojiang District to be by her side to protect her.
At the time, protecting her was Gaojiang District's top priority. Therefore, the chef voluntarily resigned from his military service to become her personal chef. However, in terms of overall quality, he was also an S-rank orc, and he trained diligently every day, making him no less capable than Le Song and the others.
The chef glanced at the glass cover with disdain, "It sounds so beautiful, but it's so fragile."
The money must have been embezzled by those high-ranking federal officials.
The chef swung his fist, intending to smash the glass cover and bring Ye Ning out. But when his fist struck, it felt like hitting a several-ton rock. Instantly, a sharp pain shot through his joints, making him grimace in pain, but the glass cover remained firmly in place, motionless!
Ye Ning quickly poked the side a few times with a shovel, "You're hitting it with the wrong force."
The glass was all broken, and Ye Ning got out neatly and quickly, "Let's go, let's go, it's time for us to act."
Ye Ning had no intention of escaping from the beginning to the end. After all, the entire federal building was filled with people from the underground research institute of the direct jurisdiction.
On the one hand, she wanted to see what would happen to someone who had been controlled by Xinghe, whose emotions and behavior had been suppressed and restrained, after regaining their normal emotions. On the other hand, she firmly believed that the masses were powerful, and that the presidium's disregard for human rights would inevitably be met with backlash from the masses.
I don't know how things are going in Silos.
Ye Ning pulled the chef and ran hurriedly towards the room full of scientific researchers.
*
When Yang Zhou and He Yang rushed back, they saw Niu Ling standing at the door waiting from afar.
Niu Ling looked awkward, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, but after seeing He Yang and a group of Xisha soldiers, he instantly returned to normal.
But his eyes accidentally fell on the wrists of the people in the Xisha District, and he immediately widened his eyes in shock. At this moment, everyone in the Xisha District was wearing a black bracelet on their wrists.
But Niu Ling knew clearly that it was not a bracelet, but a bomb that could be controlled by humans! This thing that was supposed to be tied to a drone was now tied to the wrists of the soldiers in the Xisha area!
Niu Ling's breathing suddenly became rapid. He subconsciously moved closer to Yang Zhou and said in a low voice, "District Chief, what is this?"
Yang Zhou frowned slightly, but he really didn't have time to discuss this with Niu Ling. As soon as he entered, he received news from Lu Tai, learning that Long Qi was incredibly powerful and was fleeing towards the Emperor Dragon Realm, as well as that the chairmen had been poisoned one after another.
Not knowing whether such a sudden awakening would cause secondary harm to the already seriously ill person, Yang Zhou suppressed the anxiety in his heart in an instant.
The most important thing now is, first, never let those people be suddenly exposed to the public on a large scale, and second, never let Long Qi hurt them.
Yang Zhou looked at He Yang, "Long Qi has fled in the direction of the Emperor Dragon's territory. Take your men to capture Long Qi immediately!"
Niu Ling's lips moved slightly, and after much hesitation, he whispered in Yang Zhou's ear, "District Chief, even if we want to capture Long Qi, there's no need to turn everyone in Xisha District into human bombs, right?"
Who would have thought that Yang Zhou would turn around the next second, hand control of the bomb to him, and said in a cold tone: "You go and supervise them. When necessary, kill them without mercy."
But just as Niu Ling's mind was filled with Yang Zhou's words "Kill without mercy", and he finally arrived at Long Qi's location with the federal army and Xisha soldiers given to him by Yang Zhou, he once again witnessed a scene that made his three views collapse.
At this time, in addition to the fused orcs in uniforms that he had seen before, Niu Ling actually saw an extremely familiar figure who was fighting fiercely with Long Qi - that was clearly Long Yu who had been dead for ten years!
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