The Blood River Typhon's mark, is it essentially the coordinate map to the Corrupted Sea?

Qin Shi's heart trembled slightly. Is the Lord Governor implying something to me?

Switch to the Spiritual Ability Path...

Launch the Grand Expansion operation...

The Western and Eastern Fronts encircle the Corrupted Sea like a pincer...

Qin Shi couldn't help but let his thoughts wander, his eyes flickering.

Standing before him was Feng Wuyang, a Spiritual Body, whose iron-willed determination was unmistakably evident under spiritual contact.

If the Lord Governor truly wishes to complete all his merits in one fell swoop, he must directly breach the heart of the Corrupted Sea and completely sever the ultimate source birthing the Followers.

"Don't worry. When the sky falls, it isn't your turn to hold it up."

Feng Wuyang's Spiritual Body was exceedingly solid, almost akin to flesh and blood, showing no signs of illusion.

"Lieutenant Qin, you are the banner on the Western Front, and also the blade.

After this Grand Expansion operation concludes, the future of Heng Province's New Star will inevitably be in your hands."

If it weren't for Feng Wuyang's serious demeanor and solemn tone, Qin Shi would surely believe this Lord Governor was painting a picture for him.

Once the Grand Expansion operation ends, he would need to take the college entrance exam, then attend an academy, heading to a super-first-line administrative district in Dongxia.

Or... directly be recruited by the Battle Group, becoming a honorable national defense student?

"With the end of the Grand Expansion, Heng Province's New Star will undergo tremendous change. Any strong person standing at the pinnacle of destiny's torrent follows the trend.

Lieutenant Qin, I hope Heng Province's New Star can produce a future military leader."

Feng Wuyang's "body" began to thin, like morning mist about to disperse.

"I also hope not to disappoint the Governor's earnest expectations."

Qin Shi saluted again.

"Dongxia endures, civilization endures."

Feng Wuyang's gaze swept over the eight-pointed star medal, his voice fading with his figure.

"May you not fail Heng Province, nor fail the honor."

The meeting room returned to silence. Only the tactical table's holographic map kept flickering.

Qin Shi gazed at the scarlet Corrupted Sea, still ominously writhing.

"Blood River Typhon..."

Quietly sensing the residual traits within his body, Qin Shi squinted.

He always held a strong interest in hunting the fourth energy-level Followers of disaster.

After all, when the four pillar leaders made their moves, the rewards were generous.

Qin Shi pushed open the heavy wooden door, outside noise surged like a tide.

The warmth from the award ceremony remained, the eyes of those new recruits on duty burning with fervent admiration, all straightening their backs, saluting.

"Boss."

Long Qiuyuan quickly approached, acting as a secretary, whispering the upcoming itinerary.

"There are two interviews later. One from the publicity department, another from the Tomorrow Group."

Qin Shi nodded, he was now the most dazzling presence on the Western Front, cooperating with publicity and accepting interviews was unavoidable "work obligation."

Four hours later, everything ended, and Qin Shi boarded the Kirov airship again.

The engines roared, slowly lifting off, through the porthole, the White Poplar Barrier City below gradually shrank, further away lay the scorched earth covered in pollution.

"Boss, did the Lord Governor instruct anything..."

Long Qiuyuan lowered his voice, cautiously inquiring.

Her eyes showed desire, if she could receive personal praise from the Planet Governor, her work record with the cow-and-horse team would shine.

"Just discussed some matters about the Corrupted Sea. Your performance wasn't outstanding enough to attract the Lord Governor's attention."

Qin Shi shrugged, jokingly laughed:

"Suggest you voluntarily 'overtime,' so when you complete the project, I might give you an excellent."

Long Qiuyuan wore a fawning smile, like a workplace bootlicker:

"I believe the wise and valiant boss will surely see my contributions and keep them in mind."

Qin Shi contemplated for a moment, said:

"Notify the Western Front command, I need the latest frontline situation map. Also, have the medical team do another deep scan, focusing on residual energy and spiritual imprint."

Long Qiuyuan's eyes sharpened, realizing the boss was focused on Blood River Typhon:

"Is the boss aiming to completely resolve this trouble?"

Qin Shi shook his head:

"No, I just need... a way to locate it."

He closed his eyes, spirit and body merged, platinum blazing sun operated hundreds of cycles, void ripples rhythmically moved in the Sea of Consciousness.

"Next time I see old Qi and old He, they'll definitely be shocked by my progress."

...

...

In the following itinerary, Qin Shi mostly toured various Barrier Cities like a "superstar" launched from the Western Front, delivering speeches.

Just as Feng Wuyang mentioned, he became a banner, attracting the attention of all new and old soldiers.

"Boss, I really can't write the script anymore."

When the seventh speech concluded, Qin Shi boarded the Kirov airship, Long Qiuyuan lay on the sofa like a salted fish, pen tucked behind his ear:

"Hang in there. I'll record this as a merit for you."

Qin Shi said insincerely.

"This is the last promotional task of the month. Soon it'll be time to give you all a holiday."

Nested in the corner, Ye Xiaotang perked up:

"Boss, are we returning to the rear to rest and recuperate?"

Qin Shi nodded, the team he led only accepted direct orders from the command.

And had the capability to act across battle zones, quite high freedom.

So when the current "task" ended, Qin Shi could choose to rest on his own.

"Finally can take a breath."

Long Qiuyuan breathed a long sigh, being on the front line for a prolonged time kept the spirit tense and prone to stress.

As an employee, not everything could be done by the boss, aside from combating third-energy-level and higher-tier Follower creatures.

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