Neither Zheng Yuandong and Wu Yong, nor Jiang Wuming, had expected that other regions within Longguo would also experience the descent of extraterrestrial enemies.
This was because, prior to today, the Loulan Ancient Battlefield was Longguo’s sole extraterrestrial battlefield, and one of several globally.
“Location, the enemy’s strength, numbers, and the current situation?”
Amidst the shock, Wu Yong, the Chief of Staff, was the first to regain his composure and asked for critical information.
“Reporting, Chief. Headquarters did not provide us with these specific details, only informing us of the event and asking if we also had enemy landings here.
Just now, we encountered comrades from the Communications Battalion on our way. They have already proceeded to the Communications Battalion base to report to headquarters,” replied the soldier from the Communications Battalion.
Wu Yong raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and remained silent.
After extraterrestrial enemies appeared in the Loulan Ancient City, he and Zheng Yuandong had waited until they reached the ancient city walls and confirmed the enemy’s numbers and strength before instructing the Communications Battalion soldiers to report to the Military Department Headquarters.
This meant that after learning about extraterrestrial enemies descending upon five other locations, Longguo’s Military Department Headquarters, without even having time to verify the specific details, had immediately contacted the Loulan Legion.
After all, the Loulan Ancient City was exceptionally unique!
“Damn it, how did other places get them too?”
Zheng Yuandong also regained his senses and couldn’t help but curse, his expression unusually grave.
This was because new landing sites for extraterrestrial enemies were precisely what the martial arts institutions of Longguo, and indeed countries worldwide, feared most!
On one hand, it would increase the difficulty of combat and even war, potentially signifying a full-scale invasion by extraterrestrial enemies!
On the other hand, it would allow news of the extraterrestrial enemies’ existence and the world’s crisis to spread, thereby triggering turmoil and chaos in the mundane world!
“If nothing unexpected happens, headquarters will immediately convene a meeting. I’ll head to the Communications Battalion to prepare for the conference and to gather specific information. Someone will be sent back to report to you.”
After a brief silence, Wu Yong said to Zheng Yuandong.
“Alright!”
Zheng Yuandong nodded.
All along, Wu Yong had represented the Loulan Legion at important headquarters meetings.
For instance, the Global Martial Arts Conference was attended by Wu Yong on behalf of the Loulan Legion.
Without further ado, Wu Yong, not even pausing to greet Jiang Wuming, was about to get into the car.
Seeing this, Jiang Wuming stepped forward and said, “Uncle Wu, I’ll go with you!”
“Wuming, Wu Yong is going to a meeting, what are you going for?” Zheng Yuandong asked in astonishment.
Wu Yong instantly guessed Jiang Wuming’s intention and sighed, “Alas… Wuming, it seems you have no intention of joining the Loulan Legion?”
“Uncle Zheng, Uncle Wu, I was still hesitating whether to stay and join the Loulan Legion, but the information I just received has made my decision.”
Jiang Wuming nodded and said, “I will join the Military Department and fight against extraterrestrial enemies, but I will not remain in Loulan Ancient City. Because, I believe, other places need me more!”
“Good!”
Wu Yong understood what Jiang Wuming meant and agreed to his decision almost without hesitation.
Zheng Yuandong, however, was somewhat bewildered and reluctant: “But… but, Wuming…”
“Uncle Zheng, the Loulan Legion possesses the Military Department’s strongest combat power and the richest combat experience. As long as a war similar to the one twelve years ago doesn’t occur, the Loulan Legion should have no problem defending the ancient city, but other places are different.”
Jiang Wuming explained, then added, “Furthermore, I am aware of your and Uncle Wu’s intentions. Although I am Jiang Zhan’s son, others can take over the Loulan Legion in the future, such as Wang Tuo.”
Hearing Jiang Wuming’s words again, both Zheng Yuandong and Wu Yong fell silent, looking at Jiang Wuming with admiration.
Previously, they admired Jiang Wuming’s strength and capabilities, but at this moment, they admired his magnanimity and vision!
Returning kindness for enmity.
Ever since Jiang Wuming arrived at Loulan Ancient City, Wang Tuo had shown dissatisfaction towards him at every turn, yet Jiang Wuming, putting aside past grievances, not only saved Wang Tuo and the Vanguard Regiment but also recommended Wang Tuo to take over the Loulan Legion in the future. Such magnanimity and vision were truly rare among the younger generation!
Jiang Wuming said no more. He bowed to Zheng Yuandong and then left the combat command center with Wu Yong in a specially modified car.
Concurrently, in the War Medical Camp.
Wang Tuo had woken up after receiving treatment.
“How did I get here? What’s the current situation of the battle?”
Upon waking, Wang Tuo saw himself lying on a hospital bed and also noticed Lin Xiao sitting by the bedside. He immediately asked.
“Re-Regimental Commander, you fainted on the battlefield, and the Zhanzi Battalion brought you here for treatment.”
By the bedside, Lin Xiao was still lost in thought about Jiang Wuming. Hearing Wang Tuo’s question, he instinctively replied, “The battle is over.”
“Over? How did it end?” Wang Tuo asked.
“Regimental Commander, after you fainted, Jiang Wuming killed the enemy leader…”
Although Lin Xiao really didn’t want to recount everything that had happened before, he had no choice but to steel himself and painfully recall when he heard Wang Tuo’s question.
“You… you’re saying Jiang Wuming killed that enemy leader in white armor? Are you joking? Jiang Wuming is only at the second-star War God stage six, while the enemy was a third-star War God stage one!”
Wang Tuo interrupted in shock after hearing only one sentence.
“Regimental Commander, it’s true,” Lin Xiao said with a bitter taste in his mouth.
“Uh…”
Wang Tuo was completely dumbfounded!
His reason told him that Lin Xiao was not deceiving him and would not deceive him, but he couldn’t imagine how Jiang Wuming had killed that enemy leader in white armor!
After all, in the history of the global martial arts world, there had never been such a precedent!
“Wh-what exactly happened?!”
It took Wang Tuo a full half a minute to regain his senses and continue asking.
“Regimental Commander Wang, it’s like this…”
Lin Xiao had no choice but to bravely continue and tell Wang Tuo everything Jiang Wuming had done on the battlefield.
After Lin Xiao finished, Mo Ling and An Lu Tu also arrived at the Zhanzi Battalion.
“Mo Ling, Lin Xiao just told me…”
Seeing Mo Ling and An Lu Tu enter, Wang Tuo immediately turned to Mo Ling for confirmation.
“What Lin Xiao said is true, and according to the Chief, Jiang Wuming at the Global Martial Arts Conference…”
Mo Ling nodded, first confirming what Lin Xiao had said, then elaborating, and also telling Wang Tuo everything Jiang Wuming had done at the Global Martial Arts Conference.
In addition, she also mentioned Jiang Wuming re-inserting the God-Slaying Saber into the ancient city wall and delivering a speech.
“He… he also gave up the God-Slaying Saber?!”
Wang Tuo was so shocked that he was numb.
This was because he knew very well that Jiang Wuming’s actions today had completely conquered the entire Loulan Legion.
From now on, whether Jiang Wuming joined and took over the Loulan Legion in the future, or inherited the God-Slaying Saber, no one would raise any objections!
“Yes, Regimental Commander.”
Mo Ling and An Lu Tu said in unison.
Seeing this, Wang Tuo got out of bed with a complex expression.
Lin Xiao instinctively asked, “Regimental Commander, your injuries haven’t healed yet, where are you going?”
“I’m going to apologize and thank Jiang Wuming!”
Wang Tuo said in a deep voice.
Lin Xiao was stunned.
An Lu Tu started to say something but was stopped by Mo Ling shaking her head.
A moment later, Wang Tuo went alone to the combat command center and saw Zheng Yuandong in the office, asking, “Chief, where is Jiang Wuming?”
“He’s gone,” Zheng Yuandong said.
“Gone? What do you mean?”
Wang Tuo looked bewildered.
“Besides Loulan Ancient City, five other places in Longguo have also experienced extraterrestrial enemy landings. Wuming has decided to leave here and go to other places to fight.”
Zheng Yuandong explained, then added, “Before he left, he recommended you to take over the Loulan Legion in the future!”
“Uh…”
Wang Tuo was stunned once more.
Although he had become somewhat numb from shock before, Zheng Yuandong’s last sentence delivered an unparalleled impact!
After the shock, Wang Tuo said nothing further. Instead, he raised his hand and slapped himself.
“Slap—”
The slap was loud.
Wang Tuo’s eyes turned red, his face filled with self-reproach and guilt!