Chapter 116 Conflict Escalates! 【Requesting Monthly Tickets】

The eavesdropped call was hung up by one of the parties.

Inside the temporary supply station.

Wang Jixuan curled his lip and said, “I suddenly understand what the art of swearing is.”

“They really are going to retaliate against Fortress 82.”

The black-clad instructor stroked his chin, deep in thought.

Wang Jixuan asked, “Will they directly destroy Fortress 82?”

“They probably wouldn’t be so insane as to destroy a fortress outright, but the extremists in the Governing Council likely have serious anti-human tendencies.”

The black instructor said coldly:

“Six years ago, the D3 war zone clashed head-on with the Psionic City. A fortress with a population of 500,000 was destroyed overnight, resulting in a tragedy in which 70,000 to 80,000 people were killed or wounded.”

“In addition, the overall ecosystem of the fortress is also very fragile. Once a certain virus becomes prevalent, it can easily cause the entire floor to be infected, resulting in thousands or tens of thousands of deaths and injuries in a short period of time.”

“The predecessors of the Thirteenth Institute, these biological laboratories, were cultivating deadly viruses during their golden age, serving as executioners for some hegemonic countries.”

Wang Jixuan: ……

The Taoist priest desperately needed a more offensive term than “the Demonic Sect.”

He asked, “So what’s the next step? An emergency evacuation of the entire Fort 82?”

“We can only do our best to protect the people and fight back actively, let them come at us.”

The black-clad instructor said calmly:

“Although the battlefield is on our side, which does put us at a disadvantage in many ways, as long as they still want to retaliate, the situation can continue to escalate.”

“Wang Zheng, you can focus on research and development from now on. Don’t worry about these things. I will send enough troops over.”

“The Sari Desert is a good place… a good place to bury the ambitions of psionicists.”

Peony listened attentively, wisely choosing to remain silent at this moment.

Wang Jixuan laughed and said, “Then I’ll continue with my research and development.”

He prefers to have it easy.

“Well, I won’t let you take action unless it’s absolutely necessary. However, with the X-Armor, you’re now an effective B-level combatant in this area, so you’ll need to be prepared for battle in the future.”

The black instructor pointed to the metal box in the corner, which contained the weapon that had been delivered along with Peony.

The black instructor explained:

“That’s the prototype of the Destruction Cannon, which can be paired with your X Armor.”

“However, it’s definitely not as convenient to use as the mechanical arms of Deep Sea and Ling Tong, but its power is still decent… You can also give it to your wingman.”

Peony looked at Wang Jixuan with some anticipation.

Master Wang laughed and said, “She’s doing a good job right now. I’ll handle the fighting.”

Peony lowered her head somewhat dejectedly, but then perked up and put on an admiring expression: “Commander, you’re so boyfriend material!”

“Your expression is so fake, you need to practice more.”

Wang Jixuan turned around and went back to his supply vehicle.

The black instructor stretched, sat down on the sofa, and opened the holographic newspaper: “Get back to work, little mechanical being.”

“I know,” Peony replied with a pout, “a cyborg.”

“You’d better stop mocking me. I’m your superior’s superior.”

“A loyal wingman will only care about the commander he is attached to, until the core is destroyed.”

“Damn it,” the black instructor muttered, “I should have known better than to use such strict rules. I never thought I’d be tricked by a loyal wingman.”

“Peony is a jewel in the crown of human technology. You should be considered half a jewel. The fact that a half-machine is being bullied by a machine is, in a sense, a senior giving advice to a junior.”

“Shut up!”

“Hehehe, you actually have anger? The expression of emotions on the mechanical face doesn’t seem to be very smooth. Should we apply some machine oil? Semi-mechanical body?”

“Wang Zheng! Turn off your sarcastic commentary system, you wingman!”

Wang Jixuan’s voice came through: “I’m doing scientific research, don’t disturb me, sir.”

“Hehe, the commander favors Peony, obviously because Peony has black stockings and a maid outfit. Would you like a set too? Semi-mechanical commander?”

The old man raised his hand to cover his eyes.

Peony gave a smug hum, her light pink nail polish shimmering as she continued doing the work Wang Jixuan had assigned her.

…

With Peony as his loyal wingman and bodyguard, Wang Jixuan’s life and cultivation became much more convenient.

She can guard the door, cook, has unknown combat skills, can operate various scientific instruments, can help Wang Jixuan maintain his X-armor, and can even sew various kinds of clothing.

—Although most of them were maid outfits that she wore herself.

It’s easy to see that the research and development team that developed the loyal wingman really put a lot of thought into every aspect.

Wang Jixuan had been eating military canned food, but after Mudan took over the logistics work, his meals improved significantly…

She can even caramelize sugar.

Thus, Wang Jixuan cultivated peacefully for three days.

The late-stage Gathering Spirit Realm was beckoning him, but cultivation is a long and arduous journey; it must be advanced step by step.

The Qi Sea slowly expands;

His entire body was being repeatedly nourished;

The soul continuously transforms into the primordial soul.

Over the past three days, a steady stream of information has been flowing into Wang Jixuan’s view through various channels.

Dragonfly Aunt’s investigation team had already left, but returned after only a few hours. This time, they simply avoided getting close to Fortress 82 and secretly set up camp in the desert a few kilometers away.

Clearly, the Governing Council is still trying to force Aunt Dragonfly to take action.

The D5 war zone wasn’t idle either.

Fort 76 has reinforced its defensive positions and detection radar, becoming as heavily armed as a hedgehog.

Fortress No. 82 is outwardly relaxed but inwardly tense. The population of the upper city is temporarily relocated to the middle city, and non-military personnel are kept on the three floors above ground as much as possible.

More than five humanoid mechs and twelve special operations teams are deployed near Fortress 82.

One after another, psionic armored vehicles appeared in the Sari Desert, deliberately avoiding the plane belonging to the Dragonfly Granny Squad.

Aunt Dragonfly should know they’ve been exposed;

She tacitly led her two teammates to fish in the water, stopping all other activities.

Similarly, all fortresses within the D5 Comprehensive Theater were placed on high alert, with most of the fortresses’ psionic homes locked in standoffs with purge forces in various locations.

The lower-level psionicists lived in constant fear.

The psionic capital was also gripped by tension, with many veteran psionicists being severely allergic to the words ‘D5’ and ‘Devil Commander-in-Chief’.

That day, Wang Jixuan stopped his cultivation and sat on a simple inflatable sofa with Instructor Hei, looking at the projection screen in front of him with the resolution set to maximum.

Peony was dressed in an exquisite maid outfit, complete with white stockings, a cat hair clip, and high heels. Her slender hands were folded in front of her lower abdomen as she stood obediently beside Wang Jixuan.

It continues to monitor every rustling of leaves and sounds.

The projection screen showed footage of a military tribunal in the middle of a trial.

Today’s protagonist, Zhou Zhengde, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, is sitting in the ‘prosecutor’s’ seat in the lower left corner of the screen, next to several military officers.

There are twelve discs behind the prosecutor’s seat.

At this moment, six discs were activated, and six senior generals from the D5 Military Region, including Dongfang Zhenghong, appeared here using holographic projection technology, sitting quietly behind their desks.

The other six discs were prepared for representatives from other war zones, and they have not yet been connected.

There were over a hundred spectators in the courtroom, all elderly men in military uniforms. The military court was located near the soldiers’ sanatorium of the D5 headquarters, and these were over a hundred veterans who had once been to the Psionic City.

Everyone stood up, and the presiding judge and judicial assistants began to take their seats.

After sitting down again, Zhou Zhengde fiddled with a fountain pen, his expression seemingly somewhat uneasy.

After much deliberation, Zhou Zhengde took out a communicator.

Ding ding!

Wang Jixuan took out the communicator from his pocket and glanced at it.

Peony asked, “Sir, do you need Peony to help you read the information?”

“No need… Find a seat.”

Peony walked to the side and moved a folding chair for herself. She sat down very gracefully, her upper body upright, her feet together, leaning back, and continued to observe all directions through various detectors.

The black-clad instructor glanced sideways at the communicator that Wang Jixuan was replying to.

Sure enough, it was a message sent by that kid Zhou Zhengde.

【Xiao Zhou (Light of Law): The court hearing is about to begin.】

【Wang Zheng (Light of the Righteous Path): I see, your attire today is very composed.】

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【Ling Tong (Light of Battle): Keep it up! I’m watching.】

【Xiao Zhou: Give me some encouragement, or maybe scold me a bit, to relieve some pressure and boost my morale. I’m under too much pressure right now.】

As Wang Jixuan pondered carefully, a message popped up.

【Ling Tong: If you can’t win an argument, then start a fight.】

Master Wang chuckled and turned to look at Instructor Hei. The latter immediately looked up at the ceiling, pretending not to be peeking. Wang Jixuan didn’t pay him any more attention.

【Wang Zheng: Remember those three points. You can take your time answering; don’t rush.】

【Xiao Zhou: Sigh, I still feel like I’m lacking something.】

Wang Jixuan pondered for a moment, then looked up at the peony beside him: “You can get the information from my side in real time, right?”

“Yes, sir.”

“You’ve seen Captain Zhou’s profile too?”

“Yes, sir.”

“You can reply to him with something that will boost his morale.”

Peony pinched her chin and pondered for a moment. A line of text appeared in Wang Jixuan’s chat box on its own. He glanced at it, smiled, and sent it out.

【Wang Zheng: If you can’t win the argument this time, I’ll ask Commander Dongfang to arrange a few blind dates for Dr. Wei Na with bodybuilders.】

In the picture, Zhou Zhengde leans back slightly, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

【Xiao Zhou: This has nothing to do with Wei Na, we’ve already moved on. Okay, they’re starting to enter, watch my performance!】

On the left side of the screen, four figures bound by electromagnetic shackles appear one after another.

Nagi Hamanaka, Bangjie Feng, Kumako Mango, Qin Qin.

Huh?

Wang Jixuan asked in bewilderment, “Isn’t Wei Linzheng there?”

“Wei Lin is a member of the Spirit Management Committee,” the black instructor said with a chuckle. “If we let him show up, it will be difficult to extricate Mane Bear from this incident… Wasn’t that what you instructed us to do?”

Master Wang nodded, watching intently.

Zhou Zhengde prepared his speech and spoke in turn with several officers, beginning to explain the psionic disasters that had struck Fortress 76 and Fortress 82.

The trial was broadcast to all war zones, and similarly, anywhere in the Psionic City with a satellite terminal could watch it simultaneously.

Everything is arranged.

Presenting evidence, providing explanations, and the judge’s gavel falls.

Behind the prosecutor’s seat, the remaining six seats were lit up one after another.

The footage of the destruction of Area C, an extension of Fort 76 in the Middle-earth Basin war zone, was frozen on the large screens on both sides of the courtroom.

The judge asked, “Representatives of the psionicists, you have a total of two minutes to present your arguments.”

Looking haggard, Hamanaka Nagi immediately called out:

“We demand to be tried in the City of Psionic Powers! You have no right to judge us!”

“right!”

Uncle Feng, Feng Bangjie, frowned and said:

“We are researchers and psionicists, both of whom have made outstanding contributions to humanity and have risked our lives for its survival. Yes!”

“be opposed to.”

Zhou Zhengde raised his hand and said:

“According to our database, although Feng Bangjie appeared on the front lines a few times, he always stayed in the rear and did not directly participate in the battle against the Blade Beasts.”

Feng Bangjie angrily retorted: “You’re talking nonsense!”

“Then find a theater officer who can testify for you, and we can connect live.”

Zhou Zhengde reminded him:

“It has to be within two minutes.”

Before Feng Bangjie could speak again, Zong Xiong sighed and said in a low voice:

“My hands are stained with blood, and I am ashamed of what I have done. I confess that I have participated in many unjust investigations, and my investigations have become the basis for the judges’ attack on humanity.”

“The attack on the expanded C area was caused by an investigation I participated in, which resulted in the submission of a report that led to the arrival of the elite team of the Spirit Management Committee’s trial panel.”

Zhou Zhengde asked, “Is the psionicist who destroyed the outer C area of ​​Fortress 76 in the medieval war zone the person in the photo?”

Mo Feng’s blurry figure appeared on the large screens on both sides of the courtroom, as well as a clear frontal photo of her.

Mane Bear shook his head: “I don’t know anything about it. Our investigation team is only responsible for producing the investigation report. After the report is submitted, the Spirit Management Committee issues orders to allocate resources.”

Zhou Zhengde frowned and said, “During the interrogation, Commissioner Wei Linzheng also mentioned the Spirit Management Committee, the Trial Committee, the Destruction Committee, the Investigation Committee, and the various things the Spirit Management Committee has done over the past few decades… This Spirit Management Committee is the actual controller of the Spiritual City, right?”

A photo appeared on the big screen.

Wei Lin was sitting in a sunny villa, dressed in decent clothes, wearing a collar around his neck, with a gentle smile on his lips, and wisps of white smoke rising from the teacup in front of him.

—This photo was taken on cue. Wei Linzheng didn’t say anything about psionicists at all. Zhou Zhengde directed this whole thing to cover for Mane Bear.

Mane Bear sighed: “If Commissioner Wei hadn’t spoken up, I wouldn’t have wanted to say these things… I admit my guilt.”

Feng Bangjie’s eyes were filled with despair;

Qin Qin’s eyes were filled with confusion. How could Wei Lin, that sinister old man, possibly betray the City of Spiritual Energy…?

Hamanaka Nagi immediately shouted, “Judge! I request that Commissioner Wei be present!”

A sharp glint flashed in Zhou Zhengde’s eyes:

“We have placed Wei Linzheng under deep protection. I think he has become a target that the Spirit Management Committee’s inquiries must eliminate!”

“Senior Researcher Binzhong, your case is next!”

“You have blatantly violated the law by ordering psionicists to control the commander of Fortress 82 and using the safety of your family and life to coerce the governor of Fortress 82. The chain of evidence is complete!”

You’re still stubbornly clinging to your delusions!

“The Psionic Capital is merely an internal human institution, a research city built around the thirteen headquarters. Who gave you the audacity to betray humanity and attempt to control these fortresses, humanity’s last refuge? And who gave you the courage to use ordinary humans as raw materials, turning the fortresses into your blood banks, sending ordinary humans to the Psionic Capital like cattle to participate in the extremely low-success-rate infusion experiment!”

“Now I have to ask again!”

“Why haven’t these psionicists you illegally added appeared on the front lines of our fight against the Blade Beasts!”

“And why are these psionicists attacking and controlling humans, attempting to establish hegemony within humanity? How many people are left? Hundreds of millions! You have enough time to cause trouble for a few more years!”

“Answer me! Senior Researcher Binzhong!”

Nagi Hamaka’s face was pale.

Suddenly, a shaking image appeared on the large screen next to us.

Immediately, a technician in the corner shouted, “Someone is trying to hack into our system! They’re attempting to project video onto the big screen!”

Immediately, another technician shouted, “The enemy’s cyberattack has been defeated! A retaliatory attack is underway!”

Zhou Zhengde narrowed his eyes and immediately realized that this was an excellent opportunity.

“Judge! I request that the attackers’ location be located and that they be allowed to initiate communications!”

“Execution permitted”.