Zhang Xiaoli looked at the other person for a while before pointing to the right and saying, "Qin Ge is about two kilometers ahead. You can go find him there."
Kong Qingshu got back on a motorcycle and sped off.
When she found Qin Shilei, he had just finished killing a Tyrant and returned to the rooftop.
Kong Qingshu quickly explained the matter of the military's rebellion.
She then added, "The previous smear campaign against you by the military was probably to sow discord between us, a preparation for this rebellion. They must have been afraid of you interfering and came up with this plan. Even the incident where someone lured zombies to kill members of the Rock Battle Group after I left was likely for this purpose."
These were thoughts Kong Qingshu had on her way over.
Regardless of the truth, this was the only way she could persuade Qin Shilei.
Qin Shilei looked at Kong Qingshu, then at the surging zombies, and after a moment of thought, said, "I'll believe you this time. I hope it's as you say."
Kong Qingshu's face lit up with joy, and she quickly said, "Then let's go immediately."
Qin Shilei nodded and replied, "Good."
He then handed his short bow to An Qian, "Take the short bow. Prioritize your own safety."
With that, he hugged Kong Qingshu and teleported onto Xiao Qiang's back, ordering Xiao Qiang to fly towards the command center at full speed.
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Central Command Center.
The gunshots from various locations had gradually ceased, with only occasional sounds of fighting still echoing from the command building.
"Lu Tiangang, please step aside. This has nothing to do with you. Why must you get involved in this mess?" Liu Hongsheng said with a dark expression.
He had almost killed Kong Zhendong just now, but Lu Tiangang had suddenly appeared and saved him.
"Kong Zhendong wants to monopolize military power and become the city lord, a dictator. Our military council has passed a resolution to remove him from his position as commander. We hope Colonel Lu can be wise and not stand with Kong Zhendong, this dictator."
Commander Liu persuaded earnestly.
"Go to hell with your bullshit!" Shi Yutang said angrily, "Liu Yongsheng, I never expected your ability to twist facts and black and white to be so profound."
Kong Zhendong also reprimanded, "Liu Yongsheng, you scoundrel who has betrayed the Party and the country! As soon as the legions react, they will blast you to dust."
"Hahaha!" Liu Yongsheng laughed, "Are you surprised that the Four Great Legions have shown no reaction for so long? I'll tell you, I've already discussed it with the three legion commanders. From now on, we'll each govern ourselves. We'll all be warlords, living freely and unrestrained."
"Old man, it's the apocalypse now, and you're still clinging to the old ways of loyalty to the country. Clearly, you don't want anyone to have a good life."
"It's been a month, and there's been no word from the central government. Our Great Xia Kingdom no longer exists, so why cling to old rules?"
He paused and then said to Lu Tiangang, "Colonel Lu, as long as you join us, the Blazing Fire Legion will be yours. You will be the legion commander, a major general, and everything will be up to you."
Lu Tiangang sneered, "I owe my current status to the military and the Party-state. To betray the Party-state is absolutely impossible."
"You stubborn fool," Liu Hongsheng said fiercely, "Father, why waste words on him? If he insists on seeking his own doom, I'll oblige him."
Upon hearing this, Lu Tiangang immediately became fully alert.
Currently, he only had six people on his side. Among them, only he was at the Black Iron realm.
On Commander Liu's side, there were a full seven Black Iron realm cultivators, and twenty to thirty individuals at the plastic eight or nine-star level.
Although he held the title of the military's foremost figure, he was powerless to resist alone. Not only could he not protect the commander-in-chief, but he might also die here.
Liu Yongsheng spoke again, "Colonel Lu, I admire your talent and am kindly advising you. Do not make a mistake."
As soon as he finished speaking, fifty to sixty more people rushed in from outside, each with astonishing strength.
Liu Yongsheng's face lit up with joy, and he immediately said arrogantly, "Lu Tiangang, you didn't cherish the opportunity. You're seeking death. Destroy them for me."
He had deliberately not let his son go up to destroy Lu Tiangang earlier, fearing Lu Tiangang's strength and worried about his son getting hurt.
Now that reinforcements had arrived and his side held absolute superiority, it was time for a decisive blow.
"Wait." Kong Zhendong shouted loudly, "I have formed an offensive and defensive alliance with Qin Shilei, the number one person on the Blue Star. Do you dare to act this way, are you not afraid that he will destroy you all afterward?"
"Hahaha." Liu Yongsheng laughed, "This is all your fault for seeking death. To become the city lord, you actually plotted to frame Qin Shilei. I am upholding justice for Qin Shilei. He should be grateful to me, not turn against us."
Those around him also chimed in:
"Exactly. We heard that Commander Shi's subordinates also killed many of Qin Shilei's men. We are merely cleaning house for Qin Shilei."
"Later, we will present your corpse to Qin Shilei to plead for forgiveness. I doubt he will blame the military for this."
They were still in awe of Qin Shilei's power, even devising a plan to deliver the commander-in-chief's corpse to him as a form of apology.
To avoid any further complications, Liu Yongsheng sternly ordered, "Go, all of you!"
Instantly, dozens of evolved individuals surged towards Kong Zhendong and his companions.
Liu Hongsheng, leading six Black Iron realm individuals, charged towards Lu Tiangang, "Hmph, the military's foremost figure, let me see if you live up to your reputation."
Lu Tiangang, worthy of his title as the military's foremost figure, faced the seven opponents without being at a disadvantage and almost severed one of their arms with a single saber strike.
On Kong Zhendong's side, his four guards were cut down in less than a minute.
Kong Zhendong and Shi Yutang were forced into a corner, with over ten swords and sabers simultaneously hacking at them.
Shi Yutang struggled valiantly, but his long saber was quickly disarmed, and Kong Zhendong was struck in the thigh, falling to the ground.
The attackers showed no mercy, raising their blades again to strike at their vital points.
It seemed they would be hacked to death in the next second.
Just then, two figures suddenly appeared in front of Kong Zhendong.
A flash of cold light, and seven or eight people clutched their throats and fell backward, already dead.
The remaining individuals behind them were so terrified that they abruptly halted their advance.
"Qin Shilei!" Someone recognized the youth wielding the blood-red long sword as the top expert on the Blue Star.
Some in the hall trembled, while others quietly retreated.
Seeing his plan about to succeed, only to be disrupted by Qin Shilei's sudden appearance, Liu Yongsheng was filled with hatred, but even more so with fear that the latter might strike him down with a single sword.
Gathering his courage, he forced a calm demeanor and stepped forward, saying, "Qin Shilei, it was Kong Zhendong who sent people to smear your name on the chat channel. We are merely cleaning house, and we hope you will not blame the entire military for this."
"Commander, he's slandering us. He did all those things."
Regardless of the truth, Kong Qingshu was now throwing all the blame onto the other party.
Kong Zhendong said weakly, "Liu Yongsheng wants to establish himself as a warlord, to carve out his own territory. He is afraid of your power, which is why he tried to sow discord between us. You will understand the connection if you think about it."
Qin Shilei thought about it and realized that Liu Yongsheng was indeed the most suspicious. His gaze towards him immediately turned cold.
How dare he plot against him? He would surely bear the wrath of the top expert.
Upon seeing Qin Shilei's gaze, Liu Yongsheng inwardly cursed his misfortune.
He quickly shouted, "This is absolutely not true. In view of Mr. Qin's immense contributions to Nanzhuang City, our military has decided to appoint you as the City Lord of Nanzhuang City. Our military will fully obey the directives of City Lord Qin."
Recalling Qin Shilei's powerful resilience, capable of withstanding artillery fire, he was willing to sell out the entire military to save his own life.
He believed that with such a great temptation, Qin Shilei would definitely agree.