Buzz...
Buzz...
Xia Yitiao jolted awake from his sleep, reached out to pull out his phone, and opened the surveillance page.
He saw several private cars appearing in the small grids—the kind that would completely blend in and become impossible to find once they were thrown into Central City.
“They're quite cautious. They didn't show up for so long just because Kang Ming died.”
A corner of Xia Yitiao's mouth curled up. He stretched his body, opened the car door, and stepped out soundlessly.
Ever since he discovered the ledger was real, Xia Yitiao had parked his car near the warehouse and lived inside it. He did this so he could rush to the scene the very moment he spotted them.
Although Demigods possessed the ability to fly, this was Central City!
Flying recklessly through the sky would get him shot down in a matter of minutes.
By the time he reached the warehouse, quite a few people had already stepped out of the cars.
They held storage containers of various sizes in their hands and began to 'pick up the goods.'
Only after witnessing their retrieval process did Xia Yitiao understand why he hadn't been able to find where the 'goods' were stored.
These people were actually using a Hidden Vault!
However, this Hidden Vault seemed to be a defective product.
A normal Hidden Vault was essentially just a key; opening a door anywhere would unlock a passage leading to it.
But this key could only open a single, specific door in a fixed location!
From this perspective, it was even inferior to Yin Yang's Hidden Vault.
Although opening Yin Yang's Hidden Vault would instantly release everything inside, it was at least convenient to use.
These people were highly organized. Only three entered the Hidden Vault at a time, while the rest waited outside.
When the three inside emerged, their boxes were visibly much heavier. They left immediately in a great hurry.
Xia Yitiao quietly placed trackers on their cars.
These people are all here to retrieve the goods. What about the one who delivers them?
...
Early the next morning, Yin Yang arrived at the library ahead of time, pulled out a book on Great Qi linguistics, and began to read.
“Are you learning the Great Qi language? Why?”
Xiao Yun leaned in from out of nowhere. Her sudden appearance gave Yin Yang a 'fright.'
“When did you get here?”
“I've been here for a while.”
Xiao Yun's eyes were exceptionally clear as she pressed further.
“Why? Is it because Great Qi has a lot of delicious food too?”
“No. It's because Great Wei is currently at war with Great Qi. What if Great Qi wins? Shouldn't I make some preparations in advance?”
“Huh?”
Hearing Yin Yang suggest that Great Wei might lose, Xiao Yun immediately felt indignant.
“Great Wei won't lose!”
“Shh!”
Her voice was a bit loud, so Yin Yang quickly raised a finger, signaling for her to lower her volume.
But her voice had already drawn the attention of a few people nearby, such as Xiao Yi and Miss Tang.
Yin Yang, however, acted as if he hadn't noticed anything and continued.
“Why do you think Great Wei won't lose?”
“Because we are strong!”
“Strong in what way?”
“Strength!”
“What kind of strength?”
“Military strength! There are so many on the Axeman pathway in our army! They are naturally suited for war. Once a war starts, they get opportunities for promotion!”
“On the other hand, Great Qi mostly has those on the Martial Artist pathway. In terms of promotions through war, they are naturally weaker than us.”
“So once war breaks out, we will only grow stronger and stronger, while they will only grow weaker and weaker!”
Yin Yang nodded in deep agreement, then smiled.
“Since the Axeman pathway is so strong, they must not be afraid of missiles, right?”
...
Xiao Yun was dumbfounded, even feeling a sense of absurdity.
Weren't they talking about transcendents? Why did a missile suddenly enter the conversation?
“War is cruel. Great Qi has even started using biological weapons now. What is a missile to them?”
“Against a large-scale missile strike, does the Axeman pathway still hold an advantage?”
“There are three major factors that decide a war: politics, economy, and military.”
“The number of those on the Artisan pathway and Farmer pathway in Great Qi far exceeds our Great Wei. In terms of monetary economy alone, Great Qi is indeed slightly inferior to our Great Wei.”
“However, they are a major agricultural power, and their industry is also highly developed!”
“There are already over a dozen types of new weapons and new energy sources appearing on the battlefield!”
“They are entirely self-sufficient and capable of sustaining a long-term war.”
“In fact, if the war drags on, we will need to purchase supplies, while Great Qi can guarantee a baseline level of resource replenishment.”
“As for the military, the equipment of Great Qi's ordinary soldiers completely crushes Great Wei's. Our only advantage is that our high-level combatants are slightly superior to Great Qi's.”
“But Great Qi has the help of cults like the Shadow Lotus Church, which bridges the gap in high-level combat power. Overall, Great Qi has a slight edge.”
“Of the three major factors, Great Qi already holds two. Why shouldn't I believe that the final victor will be Great Qi?”
Xiao Yun was somewhat bewildered by his words, but she remained stubborn.
“Anyway, the one who wins in the end will definitely be Great Wei!”
Yin Yang smiled.
“I hope so too, but from the very beginning, Great Qi has been the aggressor, while Great Wei has constantly been on the defensive.”
“Even so, we've still lost three cities.”
Xiao Yun said huffily,
“Two cities! Wangnian City ultimately still belongs to our Great Wei!”
Yin Yang shrugged, tacitly accepting her statement.
Seeing that she couldn't win the argument against Yin Yang, Xiao Yun decisively called for backup.
Faced with her pleading gaze, Miss Tang walked over helplessly, while Xiao Yi followed closely behind her, looking at Yin Yang with a vigilant expression.
“I'm very sorry for overhearing your conversation.”
Miss Tang first offered an apologetic smile, then spoke in a serious tone.
“However, I have a different view on the outcome of this war. I believe the final victor will definitely be Great Wei.”
Yin Yang made a gesture for her to continue. Xiao Yun quickly stood up to let Miss Tang sit down, then stood behind her alongside Xiao Yi, one on each side, both glaring at Yin Yang.
“You mentioned earlier that the three major elements determining a war are politics, economy, and military, but I have a different perspective.”
“I believe the three factors that truly decide a war are heavenly timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony.”
“Just as you said, Great Qi is the attacker while our Great Wei is the defender. Our Great Wei naturally occupies the moral high ground!”
“Furthermore, because our compatriots are right behind us, the soldiers are united as one!”
“Regarding high-level combat power, Great Wei's top experts were all nurtured within our own country, whereas Great Qi relies on the support of various cults. Our Great Wei wins in terms of human harmony!”
“Huangyan City has a unique location with countless defensive fortifications both inside and outside. Since its founding, its walls have never been breached.”
“Furthermore, since the war is taking place on our Great Wei's soil, our familiarity with this land far surpasses anything Great Qi can match. This is our geographical advantage!”
“If you say Great Qi holds the economic and military advantages...”
“...then our Great Wei holds the geographical advantage and human harmony.”
Yin Yang smiled upon hearing this.
“Not necessarily...”
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