"What do you mean I always like standing behind you?" Tang Fei retorted angrily, as if he were some kind of train pervert from an AR movie, "I stand behind you just because it's convenient to see... to watch how you're operating."

"Can you understand?"

"I can't understand the process, but I can understand the outcome," Tang Fei said confidently.

He hadn't studied much, hadn't received any modern education, and indeed couldn't understand those profound and eye-dazzling numerical symbols.

However, he could read Lu Siyu's expressions.

Embattled with high spirits during offensive and defensive maneuvers, furrowed brows in times of stalemate, gritted teeth when losing, and exuberant when victorious...

Moreover, when the cartoon character based on Lu Siyu danced and twirled on the computer screen, he knew it signified the end of the battle:

Lu Siyu, the Queen, had everything under control.

"Can't you see from the side? Don't you know... engineers and writers alike are creative professions. They don't like being watched over while they work, it fills them with a sense of shame, making it impossible to get anything done..."

"How would I know? I'm not a writer."

"Now you know, right?"

"I understand." Tang Fei nodded and sensibly moved to the side.

With the enemy at the doorstep, he needed to show utmost respect to every warrior.

Lu Siyu alone could command a force of millions.

As Lu Siyu was arguing with Tang Fei, her hands were moving without a pause.

Her fingers flew like dancing, countless numerical symbols appearing on the virtual screen before her.

They moved increasingly fast, initially appearing line by line, then turning into patches...

Like black ink blocks.

Fortunately, Tang Fei's eyesight was extraordinary, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to see what those densely packed small characters really were.

It would be meaningless even if he could see clearly...

Completely incomprehensible.

Meanwhile, Little Fatty led the Iron-eating Beast Legion to clear the surroundings of the city, Shen Qingping led the Dushan Army in a fierce bombardment of Feng City from the skies.

All hopes could not rest solely on Lu Siyu leading the Heavenly Mechanism Management Bureau, what if they couldn't bring down the Protective Shield of Feng City?

Sometimes brute force was a form of power...

And it was very useful.

A new war had begun.

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Feng City. City Lord Mansion.

Xie Anlin paced back and forth in the operations room, worriedly watching the real-time combat situation displayed on the large screen.

As expected, the bandits indeed bypassed the central Brocade City and launched a major attack on Feng City near Liyu Port.

They not only want to conquer Feng City but also aim to take Liyu Port.

One had to admit, they were ambitious, and very risky.

A slight mistake and they would face the plight of being besieged from multiple sides.

However, being in the situation, Xie Anlin couldn't relax at all.

His assistant, Zhao Zisong, looked at Xie Anlin, who was worried sick and tried to comfort him, saying, "City Lord, there's no need to be anxious, come, sit down and have a cup of tea."

"Zisong, how can I drink tea?" Xie Anlin pointed at the virtual screen and said, "The Iron-eating Beast Legion is attacking the city walls, and the Dushan Army is bombing the Protective Shield from above... If they manage to open a breach, Feng City will be finished, and so will we."

"General Murong has already gone to the front lines, leading an army of forty thousand to defend... Over at the command center, the Mo Family is already engaging the opposing forces."

"There's the navy from Liyu Port on the side ready to assist at any time... Commander Chen Binghan of the Beihai Fleet is maintaining contact with us, ready to provide naval artillery support whenever the situation becomes unfavorable..."

"We don't need to worry; what should be genuinely concerned are the bandits, those reckless fellows."

Xie Anlin did not agree with Zhao Zisong's view, heaved a deep sigh, and said, "Zisong, I'm not trying to praise others while disparaging ourselves."

"The bandits are not as simple as we imagined. Think about it, they emerged from the Red Gobi and managed to persuade the Barbarians to charge and fight for them."

"The Dushan Army has guarded the empire's borders for decades, and what was the result? We don't know what magic they used, but they managed to incorporate those hard-headed warriors, and used them at will."

"That Xun Pu... a former Military Minister wanted to use him but failed... and what happened? It's said that he has now become the bandits' top advisor... and helped them establish a general staff..."

"As you know, later they took Golden City without a single soldier lost, effortlessly brought down the Protective Shield of Red Moon City..."

"They've never suffered a defeat all along their journey. Now that they have targeted Feng City for attack... do you think I won't be anxious?"

Hearing Xie Anlin's analysis, Zhao Zisong felt uncertain too.

However, he couldn't show fear, and comforted him, "The reason the bandits have been able to achieve consecutive victories is because they caught us off guard."

"Before, no one expected they could persuade the barbarians, incorporate the Dushan Army... there was insufficient understanding and preparation for them."

"Now all of Feng City stands united, with the Beihai Fleet nearby, and the vast empire providing comprehensive support behind us... What chance do the bandits have to win?"

"Just watch," Xie Anlin resumed his focus on the real-time display, saying, "Let's hope we can survive this crisis."

"City Lord..." Zhao Zisong glanced around, noticing a bit of distance between the others and them, he lowered his voice and said, "I've heard Shen Family's Kirin leading the Undying Army's Sharp Blade Camp has come to support... where are they now?"

"Who knows? They haven't contacted us until now," Xie Anlin said with dissatisfaction.

If it were anyone else, he would have cursed already.

Unfortunately, the young man has a special status.

He doesn't dare.

"Perhaps they have their considerations." Zhao Zisong understood his superior's feelings, and tried to reassure him, "I've heard the Sharp Blade Camp consists of experts, every one of them cultivators above the Ruyi Realm..."

"If they appear in large numbers, they could change the battlefield situation instantly... Let's keep hoping."

"That's all we can do."

Xie Anlin nodded and said, "Let's go to the command center. Let's see what's going on with Qing Feng over there... as long as they can hold their ground, we stand a great chance."

"Rest assured, City Lord, it will be as solid as a rock."

---

"How is it?" Phoenix walked in front of Tang Fei, holding a coffee cup, and asked.

Tang Fei observed Lu Siyu's expression and said aloud, "It should be at a stalemate now... experts have arrived on the other side."

Phoenix nodded, noticing Lu Siyu's calm demeanor, and said, "It must be the Mo Family that has come."

"Yes, the only ones who can compete with the Lu Clan in the field of information security and mechanical manufacturing are the Mo Family."

The Mo Family's mechanical techniques are exquisite, having continued for thousands of years without fading, an ancient presence that rivals Lu Ban Mountain.

However, the Lu Clan has flourished over the past few decades, while the Mo Family seems to be lagging behind.

Before the Lu Clan's 'betrayal,' they pressured the Mo Family into submission.

After the Lu Clan's 'betrayal,' the Mo Family chose to side with Shen Wuxiang and reappeared in the public eye.

Currently, the only ones who can contend equally with Lu Siyu and hold her at bay must be the Mo Family.

It's just unclear which members or which one of the Mo Family has come.

"Don't worry," Phoenix looked at Tang Fei and said, "Trust Siyu. In this field, there's no one more formidable than her."

Tang Fei squinted and smiled, saying, "Yes, she is the queen of the virtual world. All challengers are merely her devoted followers."

"It seems you are very satisfied with this Heavenly Mechanism Bureau director?"

"Of course." Tang Fei nodded seriously and said, "No one is more suitable than her."

Phoenix smiled without speaking, showing no unusual emotion due to Tang Fei's statement.

She believed in the bond between them.

Lu Siyu was unaware of the conversations behind her, as she was completely immersed in the battle.

In her eyes and mind, there was only one thing: defeat the opponent and achieve victory.

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Dushan Army.

Inside the command ship, Shen Qingping's face was gloomy as he observed the majestic city in front, unmoved under the strong artillery barrage, the protective shield as steadfast as a rock, feeling a strand of violence rise in his heart.

"Has there been an outcome from the Heavenly Mechanism Bureau?" Shen Qingping asked aloud.

"No," Lu Zhiyong shook his head, staring at the virtual display inside the ship cabin, and said aloud, "If there were results from that side... wouldn't we have already attacked into it?"

In Lu Zhiyong's mind, the words 'failure' didn't exist.

Only success and the timing of success.

Hearing Lu Zhiyong's strong declaration, Shen Qingping glanced at him, dispelling much of his inner anxiety.

Yes, the descendant of the Mechanical Ancestor naturally has this confidence.

"Lord has entrusted this tough battle to us, we must fight it gloriously, first take Feng City, then Liyu Port."

Shen Qingping's gaze fell upon the military map spread out before him, with the azure port like a blue gem, attracting everyone's attention.

According to strategic needs, they preferred to acquire Liyu Port.

If they could seize Liyu Port, they could take Red Gobi as the starting point, using Dushan as the axis, then spread into the Empire's interior.

Red Moon and Feng City would serve as two supports, connecting the sea and land with Liyu Port as the link...

The Qin Family's Zhao Ling has an exit, and Lu Clan's Barren Land has a continuous supply of resources and manpower transportation.

The deadlock originally being blocked and intercepted now became enlivened.

With this, the Righteous Army truly obtained the capital to vie for supremacy against the Shen Family.

Previously it could only be considered as mere slogans...

Everyone knew in their hearts that this was difficult, even unrealistic.

"Don't rush," Lu Zhiyong comforted aloud, "the current situation has been rehearsed in the command staff. Before we break through Feng City's protective shield, we have little advantage to gain..."

Shen Qingping looked towards Lu Zhiyong and said, "General Lu, do you know why Lord entrusted me with this battle?"

"Why?" Lu Zhiyong asked.

He also found it strange; in the earlier battle of encircling Wang Bota's troops, Shen Qingping had achieved great merit and became a legion leader by helping to incorporate the Dushan Army.

Now, Tang Fei has handed this major battle to Shen Qingping...

A major battle implies great achievements, what play is this?

Do they distrust Qin Jianyi?

There's no reason, the Qin Family can only cling to the Righteous Army, there's no second option.

Of course, they could choose to defect to Shen Wuxiang at this time...

But then, what would they gain?

Another betrayal would ruin their reputation.

Would Shen Wuxiang still confidently use them, allowing them to continue holding military power?

"Because Lord knows I will fight more desperately than others," Shen Qingping said expressionlessly.

"..."

"You all have powerful family forces backing you, you have the Lu Family, Qin Jianyi has the Qin Family..."

After a pause, Shen Qingping's voice became cold as he said, "My family... only hopes for my death."

"..."

Just then, an administrative secretary approached and reported aloud, "Commander, someone has sent a video file via public channel, specifying it must be received by you personally."

"Broadcast it on the big screen," Shen Qingping said aloud.

"Yes."

The administrative secretary responded and then opened the received video file.

"Qingping, it's me, mom... save me... save me..."

A woman's sorrowful and bleak cry for help appeared on the big screen.

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