Chapter 359: A Risky Gambit

In the heavy, oppressive atmosphere, Xiao Fei sighed deeply and then fixed a serious gaze on Yenir.

“Yenir, regardless, maybe we haven’t had much contact before,” he began.

“But when it comes to you obtaining the Instance Permission…”

“The Military truly needs your help, and we’re grateful for your performance in the instance fight. You’ve really given the frontline soldiers a much-needed boost.”

His expression was earnest.

As one of the Military’s top brass, he technically had no need to say such things.

Yet in Xiao Fei’s eyes, he didn’t mind lowering his status to offer a personal thank you.

“Yenir, if you allow it, I’d like the Military to coordinate with your operations.”

“Since you’re planning to set a trap next time the instance starts—to lure in the Japanese and Korean Battle Zones—why not let the Military join in? If we’re doing it, we’ll do it to the fullest!”

“Let’s hit them hard once and for all!”

Without hesitation, Xiao Fei threw out his idea. Beside him, Hong Tiangang nodded and added:

“Yenir, if we manage to wipe out a large number of Third-Stage mid-level fighters in the next instance, it could greatly ease the pressure on our borders!”

“In the neighboring countries, many Third-Stages deliberately linger at the mid-level, and in past battles, they’ve cost us too many lives!”

A glimmer of ruthless determination flashed in his eyes.

Compared to Huaguo’s need to protect countless survivors, there’s always a glaring shortage of high-caliber forces. The Military’s main Third-Stage fighters never purposely hold back their true strength.

For various reasons, Huaguo’s Third-Stage combat might is, in reality, falling short.

“Yenir, I need you to activate the instance as soon as possible! It’s time for those scum to pay!”

“When do you plan to go in again? I’ll have the Military Department make full preparations to support you!”

With his words, all the top brass turned to him—especially Hong Tiangang and the others, who now seemed eager to avenge past humiliations.

A brief hesitation followed.

Faced with questioning from Hong Tiangang and the others, Yenir found himself momentarily at a loss.

He hadn’t expected that once he presented the Instance Permission, the high-ups’ attention would shift solely to the instance rather than his conflict with Lu Tianming. Clearly, the Authorities cared more about border issues.

Perhaps sacrificing a group of Third-Stage mid-level fighters wouldn’t drastically alter the overall picture, but the morale boost would be enormous.

Moreover, if we could lure in a large contingent of enemy Third-Stages, in the long run, we’d sever their core strength! After all, every seasoned Third-Stage that Japan and Korea painstakingly nurtured has the potential to advance.

Taking down one more now means less pressure later!

He understood the Military’s line of thinking.

However…

Allowing the Military to participate would inevitably reveal some of his instance strategy…

Before the disaster in the East Sea broke out, Yenir had never planned to conceal too much. In fact, he was willing to hand over the instance. With the entire Military on his side, progress would undoubtedly accelerate.

Especially considering that a superweapon like the Air-Space Carrier couldn’t be built by one man alone.

But after being repeatedly hindered by internal parasites, Yenir suddenly realized that some things were best kept close.

Now is not the time for an all-out collapse—the Authorities are far from united!

He is still a promising genius; his status is nowhere near what it once was. Until he completely controls the Military, he must account for internal enemies!

Those bastards still haven’t been entirely wiped out!

“Two months from now,” he declared.

“I plan to activate the instance in two months.”

Under everyone’s watchful gaze, Yenir stuck to his original plan.

First, he would extract the Spirit Energy technology provided by part of the Air-Space Carrier, then decide how to establish factories within the instance.

Two months would be enough for him to level up from beginner to intermediate. It would also give Sun Li Cheng time to continue researching the Supernatural Plan. With his expertise, that technology should be ready by then.

By that time, with the combined force of the Supernatural Plan and the Carrier Plan, all his projects and strength would be set to erupt.

Eliminate the enemy Battle Zone, continuously upgrade the Military’s Spirit Energy technology, and thereby enhance Huaguo’s overall might.

Then, with the remaining time, he’d plunder global resources to build his envisioned steel defense line to stave off the impending disaster!

“Two months?”

“Alright!”

“During this period, if you need anything, contact the Army General Staff directly. Whatever preparations are necessary, just let the Military know!”

“Also, the East Sea Military reported an interesting detail: they say you once displayed a natural ability to ignore defensive fortifications?”

After hearing Yenir’s account, Hong Tiangang was clearly in high spirits.

Scanning Yenir, he recalled a report from the East Sea Military that when Yenir once ‘persuaded’ survivors to evacuate, he deployed a special skill with unbelievably abnormal effects!

As he smiled, eager to see what other surprises Yenir might have in store, a tentative voice sounded from beside the conference room door.

“Prime Minister, Secretary General…”

“Ten minutes have passed. Are the representatives and committee members outside ready to come in?”

An awkward expression flickered on his face.

The Secretary General, clearly anxious as he looked at Yenir and his congenial group, couldn’t help but offer a bitter smile.

These bigwigs seemed to have forgotten why Yenir had cleared the room…

Wasn’t it because there was evidence of Lu Tianming’s treachery…

How had the discussion shifted from that to border issues? After all, all the committee members were waiting outside…

Besides, if he recalled correctly, the Military originally intended to test Yenir—planning to interrogate him.

Hmm!?

Inside the conference room, all the top brass suddenly froze, their expressions turning strange.

The issue of Yenir revealing the Instance Permission was so momentous that, for a moment, they’d forgotten everything else!

Unlike before when they planned not to interfere, now Hong Tiangang furrowed his brow and motioned for the Secretary General to extend the waiting period.

He still had many questions to discuss with Yenir…

“Prime Minister, I suggest we keep them waiting!”

“Let them enter only after we finish our business here!”

His tone was decidedly overbearing.

Hong Tiangang shot a displeased glance at the Secretary General for interrupting, then turned to Li Xuanguo with a suggestion.

“Agreed.”

After a brief silence, Li Xuanguo said nothing more. Compared to Hong Tiangang and the others, he had more pressing concerns.

The conflict between Lu Tianming and Yenir still needed resolution.

After a moment’s thought, Li Xuanguo, having extended the waiting time, chose to cut off the conversation between Hong Tiangang’s group and Yenir.

“Yenir, if I’m not mistaken, you actually have no proof of Lu Tianming’s treachery, correct?”

“You intend to use the Instance Permission to have us severely punish Lu Tianming?”

He spoke bluntly, getting straight to the point.

Li Xuanguo looked at Yenir calmly, waiting for the Youth’s response.

He had phrased it quite tactfully, in fact.

But Yenir didn’t just want them to punish Lu Tianming—he aimed to eliminate him entirely. Recalling Yenir’s earlier order to clear the room, Li Xuanguo couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

An Instance Permission is indeed immensely valuable.

Yet swapping it for Lu Tianming’s life… isn’t nearly enough.

At least for now, it simply doesn’t measure up.

After all, Lu Tianming is a bona fide top official. If they actually went through with it, the entire Authorities would be thrown into chaos, and public morale would plummet.

Listening as Li Xuanguo bluntly exposed his thoughts, Yenir fell silent for a moment.

He clearly understood the implication in Li Xuanguo’s tone.

Is it time to extract the true value of the Instance Permission…

After all, Lu Tianming… is his mortal enemy! A top official with a bitter grudge who not only threatened him but also impeded his control of the Military!

If he couldn’t even eliminate Lu Tianming, how could Yenir hope to control the Military at this point!

Time was running out…