Chapter 980 - 314: The Calm Before the Storm (2)

In other words, he was just Lin Haifeng’s wingman, trying in this way to restore some of the face that Lin Haifeng had long since lost...

"The garrison corps at the Sydney Assembly Site has already launched preliminary actions. The mutant beast tribes on the Australian Continent have also formed a strong, powerful army thanks to the efforts of the Vermilion Bird War Gods. Currently, Commander Lin is preparing to begin preliminary clean-up operations on the Australian Continent, aiming to reduce future pressure and simultaneously increase control over the Australian Continent."

"However, as everyone present is aware, the situation on the Australian Continent shows that the inherent power of Earth’s creatures there is insufficient, and this operation still requires support from Yanjing."

Old Man Fran’s words carried weight. At least someone like Qin Min would surely listen intently. Yet, the irony was that those who listen seriously can’t make decisions, while those who don’t want to listen are the ones who truly decide everything...

An inexplicable "god" had turned the once "orderly" Yanjing into chaos!

Watching Tang Haofei absorbed in the world of books and unable to extricate himself, occasionally letting out a harsh laugh, Fran’s frustration was indescribable. He could only turn to Qin Min and ask, "This time, Commander Lin plans to mobilize your Third Collective Army to participate in the preliminary operations in the Battle Zone Australia. Does General Qin Min have any objections?"

"Well..."

Qin Min looked at Tang Haofei with difficulty, his face stiff and bitter—just as mentioned earlier, the real decision-making power didn’t lie with Qin Min himself. Even Sequence Number 7 couldn’t decide their own freedom; it was truly embarrassing...

At that moment, Tang Haofei burst into a fit of cheerful laughter and told the trusted aide beside him, while holding a newspaper, "This one, let this model be sent to my place tonight."

"Yes, sir."

The trusted aide remained loyal, leaving the conference room with an unchanged expression, but the atmosphere...

Even Qin Min couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

"Boss, what do you think about this matter?"

With a hesitant look and a cautious tone, he only received a slight glance from Tang Haofei.

Qin Min immediately shrank back.

After a moment, Tang Haofei slowly put down the newspaper in his hand, straightened his body slightly, a simple movement that instantly changed the atmosphere of the entire conference room.

Tremendous pressure gathered in everyone’s hearts. In their eyes, Tang Haofei at this moment seemed like a fierce beast awakening from slumber, slowly revealing its fangs.

"So, what you just discussed is the rough military action plan against the Origin Extraction Device this time?"

Confronted by Tang Haofei’s gaze, Lin Haifeng felt a prickling pain as if needles were piercing his skin. After a while, he nodded.

"There’s no need to complicate things..."

Tang Haofei lifted his feet and placed them directly on the conference table, leaned back to assume a more comfortable posture, lit a cigarette leisurely, and then said slowly, "You’ve made this matter too complicated, with all the troop movements and preliminary military actions, tsk tsk..."

Old Tang waved his hand, "Let’s do it this way, amend your plan slightly to simply keep monitoring Australia’s developments, and notify me when the Origin Extraction Device appears, then you don’t need to be involved."

In a nonchalant voice, he spelled out a fact no one wanted to confront head-on—you’re just a bunch of ants, a group of useless ones. What seems like an insurmountable problem to you isn’t even a problem for me!

Yes, even Tang Two, who shared Tang Haofei’s past memories, naturally understood the intimidating power and immense threat of the Origin Extraction Device, as well as the disastrous events of the past life!

But the root of the problem doesn’t lie in the Origin Extraction Device; it’s in strength!

Because of weakness, you are invaded and killed by others!

Because of weakness, in the previous life, the Origin Extraction Device became a blade that reaped lives and shattered everything on Earth!

The Origin Extraction Device is merely a catalyst; the fundamental reason is simply weakness...

But today is different. The current Tang Haofei lacks nothing but power!

Tang Haofei’s first statement at the meeting brought only deeper embarrassment and reflection for everyone—actually Lin Haifeng and others also understood, under the two great mountains of Tang Haofei and Wen Yu, the so-called Yanjing Assembly Site’s leadership and the so-called sequences were no different from those guys in the slums outside. The only difference was that their cries of "666" were louder than those of the weak...

"That’s not entirely accurate."

Lin Haifeng hesitated for a long time but eventually said, "It’s always better to be more prepared. We know nothing about the methods of the Demon Tribe, and unforeseen events may occur, entangling you and Wen Yu. At that time, we might need to contribute some effort."

It seems Lin Haifeng is well aware of his current "couch potato" status.

"Uh-huh, okay, then you go ahead and decide what to do."

Tang Haofei waved dismissively, seemingly uninterested in further discussion on this topic, and immediately shifted his focus to something that intrigued him more.

"By the way, that Wen Yu guy, he’s in Africa now, isn’t he?"

Upon hearing Tang Haofei’s question, Lin Haifeng paused and, after a moment, nodded lightly.

"Do you know his exact location? I heard that guy took over the whole of Africa?"

Mentioning Wen Yu, Tang Haofei was very chatty.

"Reports show that, but I don’t know Wen Yu’s exact location."

For reasons unknown, Lin Haifeng didn’t disclose the location of Wen Yu’s Soul Experiment Lab—though he probably knew the general area.

"Oh~"

Tang Haofei dragged out his tone, and his big, bright eyes flashed with a discomforting light for Lin Haifeng. After a moment, Tang Haofei gently tapped the table.

"Qin Min?"

"I’m here, boss."

"Investigate and utilize all military resources to find Wen Yu’s exact location and inform me afterward."

Tang Haofei’s words not only stunned Qin Min but also caused Lin Haifeng’s expression to change dramatically.

If Tang Haofei suddenly got the idea to engage in a deeper exchange with Wen Yu, the collision between two mighty figures like a thunderstorm could be a disaster for all of Earth, not any less devastating than the Origin Extraction Device!

"Tang Haofei, you..."

Lin Haifeng’s words were cut off halfway by Tang Haofei waving his hand, "Don’t worry, I’m not an idiot, I won’t meddle with Wen Yu. However, I just thought of the fact that Wen Yu is, after all, the deputy captain of the Ultimate Force Team. No harm in the captain and deputy captain having a heart-to-heart chat, right? Besides, you didn’t join the Ultimate Force Team, so why are you poking your nose in?"

Tang Haofei continued rambling, with a calm and composed expression, making it difficult for Lin Haifeng to grasp his true intentions. After assigning his task to Qin Min and seeing Qin Min nod in agreement, Tang Haofei no longer participated in what he deemed a dull meeting, promptly getting up and leaving.

After a while, once everyone else had left the conference room, Qin Min turned to Lin Haifeng with a troubled expression and a concerned look, "Commander, what do we do..."

When Tang Two gradually gained the upper hand physically, preventing Sequence Number 1 and Sequence Number 2 from direct contact was the highest strategic plan set by Lin Haifeng—even comparable in importance to the Origin Extraction Device.

Right now, Tang Haofei is unpredictable, and Wen Yu isn’t someone to be underestimated. Plus, after the trip to the Heavenly Palace, both of their strengths were significantly enhanced. Lin Haifeng couldn’t discern which of the two was stronger, so avoiding contact also meant avoiding potential conflicts and contradictions. For the entire Human Race, it was surely best if Sequence Number 1 and Sequence Number 2 were separated by vast distances, never meeting!

And in fact, Wen Yu had the same intention—but not Tang Haofei...

Lin Haifeng remained silent for a long time, then turned to Fran, "You go to Africa, prepare to conduct a second transaction with Wen Yu, and also inform Wen Yu about this. Beyond that, there’s nothing I can do."