Soul-Slaying Maiden: Master Of Ancient Divine Weapons

After Han Zhen finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

The plan was insane.

Insane, yet it seemed to fit their current situation perfectly.

No madness, no survival!

It wasn't that they hadn't thought of such methods before, but due to excessive concerns and outdated handling approaches, they hadn't seriously considered them.

But Han Zhen was different.

After hearing the plan, Lin Jingxuan thought briefly. His mind raced, and he quickly came up with several feasible options.

"The first option is Chunrao City. It's only a thousand kilometers from Julao Pass, making it the city we can reach the quickest."

"If we choose Chunrao City, the risk is minimal. Even if the Changsheng Corporation reacts, we'll already have retreated back into the pass, ensuring maximum safety."

Han Zhen glanced at the map on the table. Chunrao City was indeed very close to Julao Pass.

But after some thought, he shook his head.

"A single city won't provide enough energy bricks. Northern County has 32 cities, and each city requires ten energy bricks per month. Relying solely on Chunrao City would be like a drop in the bucket."

"Moreover, such energy brick looting can only happen once. If we attempt it a second time, the Changsheng Corporation will be prepared, making future raids far more difficult."

Han Zhen analyzed calmly.

Lin Jingxuan nodded after hearing this. He agreed with Han Zhen's assessment.

So, he revealed his second choice, which was also the one he leaned toward the most.

"Then the target should be Hechu City. Hechu City is about 5,000 kilometers from Northern County. It's long been the largest energy-consuming city in Daxia and must stockpile a significant amount of energy bricks."

"If we loot Hechu City, we'll have at least six months' worth of energy. Tighten our belts, save where we can, and we'll manage just fine."

Hearing this, Wei Qing immediately slammed the table.

"Then it's settled!"

"Let's do it. I'll go inform the troops. Get all the fit men from the First War Zone ready to move. We leave as soon as night falls."

Lin Jingxuan ignored him and continued looking at Han Zhen, wanting to hear his opinion.

Han Zhen propped his chin with one hand, pondering quietly.

"At first glance, this is indeed a safer option. But there are still two issues."

"First, everyone knows Hechu City is an energy hub, including the Changsheng Corporation. Its defenses will undoubtedly be stronger than other cities, making a nighttime raid quite challenging. If we're drawn into a prolonged battle, their reinforcements will arrive quickly."

"Second, the distance. Even at full speed, it will take us considerable time to cover 5,000 kilometers. Look at these spots—here, here, and here."

Han Zhen pointed to three locations on the map. "If I were with the Changsheng Corporation, I'd set up pursuit forces at these locations. Given their mobility, they'd catch up to us in no time."

Wei Qing, who usually had no patience for such analyses, found this kind of talk irritating. To him, it all seemed like overthinking.

"This won't do; that won't do. Then you pick a place!" Wei Qing slapped the table, grumbling, "If we're heading south, let's go big. Weren't you all high and mighty at the master's funeral?"

"Wei Qing." Lin Jingxuan adjusted his glasses, cautioning him.

Han Zhen, knowing his eldest senior brother's temperament, remained unfazed.

He glanced around the room.

Lin Jingxuan put down his cup, and as the ripples in the liquid spread, the surroundings shifted into a pure white space.

A tacit understanding among senior and junior brothers—no words were needed.

"This is my Pure White Space. Speak your true thoughts." Lin Jingxuan paused. "Since you've suggested this idea, you must have a specific location in mind."

It seemed impossible to hide anything from his second senior brother, Lin Jingxuan.

Han Zhen smiled faintly, though a hint of madness lurked in that smile. He pointed lightly to a specific spot on the map.

When Han Zhen's finger landed on that area, Lin Jingxuan instinctively adjusted his glasses, and Wei Qing stopped his grumbling.

They both looked up at Han Zhen, their expressions saying: 'Are you insane?'

"You've heard of Titan City, right?"

Titan City—how could they not have heard of it?

As the Changsheng Corporation's main city, it was the most technologically advanced place on the planet and their strong hold.

It housed the most cutting-edge technology, the most formidable military forces, and the most terrifying firepower. The name "Titan City" symbolized the corporation's ultimate war fortress: Titan Stronghold.

Even ninth-tier powerhouses had to tread carefully around it. Titan City was the foundation of the Changsheng Corporation's dominance in this zerg-infested apocalypse.

And now, Han Zhen was pointing directly at Titan City on the map, his gaze filled with madness yet absolute determination.

This time, even Wei Qing was speechless.

He might have been a battle maniac, but he wasn't stupid. Not even Daxia, at its peak, had dared to take on Titan City—let alone now.

Just moments ago, he had been calling Han Zhen a coward. Now his junior brother had thrown him such a wild idea that he didn't know how to respond.

"Are you serious?" Lin Jingxuan, though initially skeptical, asked again because it was Han Zhen. If it were Wei Qing, he'd have kicked him out of the room already.

"Yes, I'm dead serious. More serious than I've ever been."

"If we're going to rob, we might as well go big."

"Didn't they enjoy looting Daxia? Didn't they gloat about orchestrating the master's death?"

"Eldest senior brother was right. If we're heading south, let's make it count."

At this, Lin Jingxuan cast a glance at the now-stunned Wei Qing.

Wei Qing nearly choked on his own words. He had never imagined being shut down with his own rhetoric.

"I'm not! I didn't! Don't twist my words!"

"Ahem, well, uh, Ninth Junior Brother, we know you're eager for revenge, but... that's Titan City..."

"If we're heading south, let's do it with momentum!" Han Zhen slammed the table, mimicking Wei Qing's earlier tone and expression perfectly. Wei Qing's face darkened.

Back to the topic.

Han Zhen turned to Lin Jingxuan, explaining further.

"My choice of Titan City is based on three reasons."

"First, as the Changsheng Corporation's main city, no other place has as many energy bricks as Titan City."

"Second, if even you find it unbelievable, the Changsheng Corporation will never expect us to target Titan City. This seemingly suicidal act has a real chance of success."

"Third, while I may have stirred up morale with my words, it's fleeting. If I don't achieve something substantial, the people of Northern County will lose faith in me."

No matter what, Han Zhen had no choice but to go.

"Besides, fewer people means lower risk. If I infiltrate alone, it's much safer."

Han Zhen's reasoning left them speechless.

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