How could Jiang Ci like him??

by M1zushi

A familiar⁠‌⁠‌⁠⁠‌‌‌‌⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠‌ voice made Zhou Jiuya turn instantly. Sure enough, he saw Huo Xianfeng casually leaning against the doorway. The latter lazily raised a hand in greeting.

As someone who had spent so many years in the military, Zhou Jiuya couldn’t stand Huo Xianfeng’s carefree demeanor. Plus, considering how the other party had taken his beloved “little cabbage,” Zhou Jiuya disliked him even more.

However, the Commander’s attitude wasn’t hostile, just slightly cold. He frowned,

“What are you doing here?”

Huo Xianfeng waved a hand dismissively,

“Hey, I didn’t come here to eavesdrop on your military secrets…”

“—It’s fine.”

Before he could finish, Pei Changyun’s voice came through the communicator,

“Huo Xianfeng, what do you think?”

With the Zerg’s exceptionally sharp hearing, Pei Changyun didn’t doubt that Huo Xianfeng had heard their previous conversation. It didn’t matter, though—they were temporary allies for now.

Besides, even if Huo Xianfeng hadn’t come, Pei Changyun would have sent Zhou Jiuya to consult him. After all, following their brief interaction that morning, the Emperor had fully acknowledged Huo Xianfeng’s strength—not just in terms of physical power but also in strategy and foresight.

—It was the power of a true King.

Huo Xianfeng thought for a moment and replied,

“Logically speaking, the Zergs are currently in a weakened state, and Your Majesty is entangled in the political turmoil on the Capital. Plus, Holy Dew Planet is the Church’s territory, so this should be their best opportunity to launch an attack.”

Although it might come at a high cost, if the Church were determined to risk it all, they could potentially annihilate both the First Legion and the dormant Zergs in one strike.

Huo Xianfeng’s tone suddenly became serious and solemn.

“This is also why I decided to bring the First Legion. The Zergs are regaining their strength, and the metamorphosis period of the larvae will last at least three months, so I need an ally.”

Pei Changyun was aware of this. They needed each other, and if both sides joined forces, it would be a win-win situation. This was why the Church had released Setlin to sow discord. However, after causing the discord, the Church had curiously refrained from attacking Bright City.

—This was puzzling.

“But the fact that the Church has given up on an attack only indicates one thing.”

The young man lazily tapped his fingers against the door, a gesture reminiscent of a teacher signaling a key point in a lesson.

“They have found a way to eliminate us more thoroughly, with less cost and faster than through a direct attack. And they’ve probably already started. That video circulating on the intergalactic web is just the opening act.”

“…”

The room fell silent. Pei Changyun pondered for a moment, before seemingly realizing something.

“Are you saying… they’re aiming for a beheading strike?”

Snap!

Huo Xianfeng snapped his fingers, confirming Pei Changyun’s guess.

The head of the Empire was Pei Changyun. Therefore, the Illusory God Church sought to undermine his authority and position through political means.

The Empire’s strength originally came from Huo Chao, the founding savior, and Pei Changyun’s ability to secure his position as Emperor. Besides his strong political acumen, Pei Changyun had saved billions of human survivors during the Earth disaster.

But if this historical fact were to be framed as a hoax, accusing him of colluding with the Zergs, killing Huo Chao, and destroying Earth, then Pei Changyun would lose all public support. The Empire could crumble from within, and even a coup d’état wouldn’t be impossible.

The Church could then take advantage of the situation, just as it had more than 300 years ago when it took control of the Alliance, and seize control of the nation again.

And as for the head of the Zergs, that was Huo Xianfeng.

Though the Church hadn’t yet revealed their method to deal with Huo Xianfeng, judging by their precise and ruthless approach toward Pei Changyun, whatever they had in store for Huo Xianfeng would surely be direct and deadly.

“So after Pei Changyun, the Church’s next target will be me.”

Despite saying this, Huo Xianfeng sounded completely indifferent to the prospect.

“But they already know my power level, and with the Forbidden Abyss in my hands, there’s no one in the entire Illusory God Church who can challenge me with force. They definitely won’t engage in direct combat.”

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Huo Xianfeng casually shrugged.

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This straightforward and brutish plan was so typical of the Zergs that Pei Changyun and Zhou Jiuya were stunned into silence.

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After all, Huo Chao had said that the energy barrier around the White Tower could withstand a nuclear bomb. Plus, they knew nothing about what was inside. On top of that, Pei Changyun’s main focus right now had to be on handling Setlin.

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After all, the White Tower was not the same as Bright City. Huo Xianfeng wasn’t afraid of open battles and direct attacks. What concerned him was what insidious tricks the Illusory God Church still had up their sleeves.

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“Your Majesty…”

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“Yes, sir.”

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Zhou Jiuya turned back and frowned at Huo Xianfeng, who seemed to guess what he wanted to ask and spoke first.

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“I need your help with something.”

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“—I’m very busy.”

“Ah, is that so…” Huo Xianfeng feigned a troubled expression and tilted his head.

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Zhou Jiuya: “…”

—Of course, it was him! Everyone in the Legion knew he had been the one teaching Jiang Ci!

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At this moment, Lieutenant Li Ya hurried in from outside.

“Commander, I have a few urgent documents…”

Before he could finish, he was immediately silenced by the cold glare from his superior. He immediately shut his mouth. The Legion Commander directly picked up Wan Jiang and gritted his teeth,

“Li Ya, are those documents really that urgent?”

Li Ya broke out in a cold sweat and cautiously responded,

“Uh… yes—no, no! They’re not urgent! I’ll push them back, I’ll push them back…”

He glanced at the smiling black-haired young man and then at his icy silver-haired superior. Suddenly, the air seemed to freeze.

When it came to comparing auras and ruthlessness, Huo Xianfeng had never lost in his life, so, despite the Commander’s low pressure aura, Huo Xianfeng remained completely nonchalant, even smiling cheerfully.

“That’s excellent.”

The young man stepped aside slightly, leaving a clear path.

“Mr. Legion Commander, let’s go.”

“…”

Zhou Jiuya stood there, both frustrated and indignant, before finally striding past Huo Xianfeng and heading out.

Hmph—

He’d like to see what this guy could possibly teach!

Watching the Commander’s retreating figure, Li Ya subconsciously swallowed. The way Zhou Jiuya was walking didn’t look like he was headed to the training grounds to spar—it looked more like he was going to kill someone.

Halfway there, Zhou Jiuya suddenly stopped, realizing something.

Wait!

He frowned and asked Huo Xianfeng——

“Isn’t Jiang Ci at the Central Temple helping repair the core AI?”

Although the Central Temple had collapsed, the internal structure of the building was extremely unique. When struck by a major impact, it would quickly disassemble into small hive-like rooms and activate energy shields to minimize damage.

As a result, many items inside were still intact. The once lofty academicians were now scavenging frantically like peasants amidst a revolt, eyes gleaming as they ransacked Bright City for anything valuable.

After all, the Church’s technology was far more advanced than the Empire’s. With such an opportunity, how could they resist looting?

Jiang Ci was also part of the looting team—he was actually one of the first to rush in.

—Because he loved that sort of thing.

Huo Xianfeng, on the other hand, was much less interested. At first, he had nothing better to do, so he went to take a look.

But what he found was a group of elderly, white-haired scholars screaming excitedly over a pile of strange machines.

Even the dignified Major General had sparkling eyes
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Moreover, Jiang Ci, with his silver hair, somehow blended in perfectly with the crowd of white-haired old men.

The scene left Huo Xianfeng with a feeling that was hard to describe.

Finding no fun in it, he decided to pull Zhou Jiuya to have some entertainment.

Huo Xianfeng crossed his arms and walked leisurely, just slightly ahead of Zhou Jiuya, making it appear as though the latter was following his pace.

“This is where your planning falls short, Legion Commander.”

His tone sounded like he was chiding an old-school traditionalist.

“Even regular college students have to take one or two physical education classes each week. Have you ever heard of the is the education that endows students with systematic scientific and cultural knowledge and skills, and develops their intelligence and non-intellectual factors related to learning . [Physical Education] is an education that grants students healthy knowledge and skills, develops their physical strength, enhances their physique, and cultivates their willpower . [Aesthetic Education] is an education that cultivates students’ aesthetic views , develops their ability to appreciate and create beauty, and cultivates their noble sentiments and civilized qualities . [Labor Education]is the education to cultivate students’ labor concepts and labor skills . " footnote="false"]all-round development of morality, intelligence, physical fitness and aesthetics?”

Zhou Jiuya: “…”

He didn’t understand!!! He completely didn’t understand why Jiang Ci liked someone so rude!!!

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