Jincheng, Central Plains.
Inside the military command post, deep underground, completely isolated from the outside world.
Several middle-aged men carrying the stars of the Central Plains Generals on their shoulders were discussing angrily, their military boots making a heavy echo on the ground.
"Zhou Zhenbei, representing the military, really came up with something like this." A resolute-faced major general slammed his fist on the control panel: "It's utterly absurd!"
Another middle-aged man with gray hair also sneered: "Even sending any of the generals from Zhongzhou to represent the military would be a hundred times better than him!"
"The northern front suffered a glaring defeat, and now he's being given a prestigious seat at a high-level meeting?" the burly middle-aged man said angrily.
"To commend Zhou Zhenbei? How could he even think of that! With that kind of intelligence, he dares to call himself the Zhongzhou Think Tank? It's truly shameful."
General Zhao Deyang of Zhongzhou, standing to the side with a serious expression, was looking at the map of Zhongzhou on the wall when he spoke up to offer his advice:
"Let's all keep quiet."
The northern region on the map still flashes a dangerous red light, while the location representing Kang City is an eerie gray.
After the recent high-level meeting, all participants were seething with anger.
Not only the Thunder Bureau, but also the military itself and even the law enforcement bureau were shocked and dissatisfied with Zhou Zhenbei's decision to represent the military at the meeting.
Everyone had objections to Zhou Zhenbei representing the military at this meeting, and they didn't understand what the higher-ups were thinking.
The defensive line collapsed, the Northern Cavalry suffered heavy losses, and the Third Legion was annihilated.
When the news reached Jincheng, it caused a stir in all directions.
Anyone who isn't blind can see that the bizarre collapse of the northern defense line is definitely related to Zhou Zhenbei, who is in charge of the northern border.
The Third Legion, dispatched to the northern border to carry out the annexation plan, had enough Awakened members to repeatedly crush the Allied Shinobi Forces.
Even Jiang Feng's wind-based abilities alone are enough to hold the northern border defense line. How could he possibly fail?
Even more bizarrely, the Third Legion, which had just arrived at its position, was precisely hit by a star-orbiting cannon from the direction of Central Continent!
It would be truly unbelievable if such a bizarre coincidence didn't conceal something.
Considering Zhou Zhenbei's reaction upon learning the news, and his recent unusual behavior, the truth seems to be right before everyone's eyes.
Even so, no one dared to make any rash moves and had no way to deal with Zhou Zhenbei.
As if overnight, Zhou Zhenbei became someone no one dared to mess with.
"Report!"
A sergeant strode in and whispered a report to Zhao Deyang:
"The location of the star-orbit-class weapon that General Zhou Zhenbei possesses is extremely well hidden. He may have used a special ability to completely conceal it, and it has not been located to this day."
"Even the intelligence department couldn't find the exact launch location?" Zhao Deyang frowned, slightly surprised.
“No…” The sergeant shook his head: “However, the intelligence department has begun to secretly recruit witnesses, but progress is slow.”
Zhao Deyang said in a deep voice, "We must inform them to be careful. It's okay to be slow, but we must not let Zhou Zhenbei find out. Otherwise, he might do something desperate."
"Yes, sir." The sergeant accepted the order and turned to leave.
Even now, Zhao Deyang still doesn't quite understand how Zhou Zhenbei was able to replicate such a cutting-edge weapon, which the Central Plains Military Department had only recently put into use.
Moreover, in terms of power, it is almost identical to the official orbital weapon, as if they were made from the same mold.
This made Zhao Deyang suspect that there might be more than just Zhou Zhenbei as a traitor within Zhongzhou.
Moreover, before the military and Thunder Bureau have thoroughly investigated the location of the Star Orbit Cannon, no one can guarantee that Zhou Zhenbei will not be so ruthless as to point the weapon at Jin Cheng.
No one knows how many more such trump cards this mad general has in his hands.
For this reason, the various factions in Zhongzhou have temporarily turned a blind eye to Zhou Zhenbei's recent arrogant behavior, and have not immediately pursued any responsibility even after the defeat in the Northern Territory.
The sergeant had just left when another urgent report arrived.
The stern-faced major general at the entrance took it and, upon seeing it, was so angry that he couldn't help but curse.
Zhao Deyang took the report and saw that it was an urgent message from Zhou Zhenbei requesting assistance from Zhongzhou. It read:
"Due to the losses in the North, a large amount of strategic materials and weapons are needed. We also need to send more Awakened Ones to participate in rebuilding the defense line."
"He lost the northern border himself, yet he still dares to make exorbitant demands. Where does he get the nerve? Huh?" The resolute major general kept cursing.
After reading it, Zhao Deyang let out a long sigh of anger. After calming down, he finally said in a deep voice, "Nobody wants to see this situation. Let's just bear with it a little longer."
"Endure? I'd like to see where Zhou Zhenbei can hide such a huge weapon! If you can't find it, I will!" With that, the resolute major general stood up and walked outside.
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Meanwhile, inside the tallest building in Jincheng.
Zhou Zhenbei looked down at the entire city of Jin, his expression icy.
The city lights, dim and shrouded in rain, resembled a lurking beast.
Although he seems to be at the height of his power now, not only representing the military at high-level meetings, but also with no one daring to voice any doubts, Zhou Zhenbei knows that this is by no means a good thing.
He could vaguely sense that all the forces in Zhongzhou were on guard in secret, and these old foxes in Jincheng were clearly not to be underestimated.
Among the forces that can maintain a permanent presence in Jincheng, no one is a fool.
"It seems the plan needs to be accelerated."
As Zhou Zhenbei pondered, one of the tokens on his waist suddenly lit up slightly.
After activating the connection between Zhenshan River and the power source, Zhou Chuan, the person in charge of the alloy modification, couldn't hide his excitement as his voice rang out:
"General, it's a success! The compatibility study for the modification plan is complete!"
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