Published: March 2, 2025
"Also, Cousin Gul, could you please explain the background of this matter to Grandpa Fran? After all, this is our godfather's order."
Despite harboring ill feelings towards Gul, Wen Yu's words still reached Tang Hao's ears—this troublemaker, among all of Beijing, could probably only be dealt with by Wen Yu and Tang Haofei.
Upon hearing Tang Hao's words, Gul fell silent.
This kid wants to kick me out of the decision-making circle...
However, in terms of status and connections, Gul clearly couldn't compare to Tang Hao. Not a single member of the team spoke up for Gul, so he could only shrug and turn to walk towards another office.
...
Although the team was not united in heart, their ability to get things done was commendable.
After Gul informed Fran about the matter, Tang Hao also finished addressing the manpower issue. When the two sides met again, they didn't linger and simply got in the car, heading straight for the Layered Battlefield Portal.
On the way, Tang Hao used his authority to mobilize the Heavenly Eye System from the main battle area of the Layered Battlefield, quickly locking onto several other targets.
"One in Zone Eight, one in Zone Six, another in Zone Seven, and in Zones Three, Four, and Five… damn..."
Looking at the images on the display screen, Tang Hao felt a headache coming on. After calculating the distribution of the roots in detail, he could only shake his head helplessly.
"All main battle zones have this kind of plant root. We should split our forces and resolve this issue as quickly as possible."
"I'll go to Zone Eight, Uncle Qin will go to Zone Seven, Uncle Arthur and Aunt Qin will head to Zone Six…"
"Wait, I have another idea."
Gul suddenly interrupted, cutting off Tang Hao's distribution of tasks.
"What idea?"
Tang Hao frowned and held his tongue, while Qin Tian took over with a smile.
He looked at Gul, seemingly wanting to hear something intriguing from him.
"I just thought of this… solving the pipeline issue first doesn't align with our mission objectives. I suspect that the demonic clan must have some counter-surveillance on the pipeline. If we resolve the pipeline first, it would certainly alert them. Once the demonic clan decides to detonate the seeds directly, we won't be able to bear the consequences."
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao quickly looked at Gul, contemplating. After a moment, he nodded.
"Continue."
"I believe we should first set up a Barrier near the Demon Realm Gate where the pipeline appears to stop the seeds from flowing in. Then we shouldn't rush to solve the pipeline issue; instead, we should first deal with the life forms already infested with the seeds, delaying the seed outbreak as much as possible and reducing the number of infected hosts."
"Actually, this method still has its flaws."
Gul became more eloquent.
"Since I can monitor the other seeds through Aunt Qin, the demonic clan will surely be able to do the same. Once we start taking action, the demonic clan will definitely notice. However, compared to directly digging out the pipeline at the source, I still believe the method I just mentioned can buy us more time."
"Both plans have their advantages and disadvantages, and there are many unpredictable factors. I even suspect that the Demon Realm may have already gotten wind of this."
At this point, Gul fell silent. The group contemplated for a moment until Qin Tian spoke.
"Regardless of whether the demonic clan knows about this, we just need to do what we have to do."
"Let's go with Gul's method; it clearly seems better."
In that moment, Qin Tian finally played his role as the team leader, quickly nodding and finalizing the solution to the matter.
"Tang Hao, notify the Barrier Group to set up isolation Barriers around the target location. Arthur, take Qin Shiyuan, Yaven, and Gul to retrieve the other seeds. I'll take Shaoan to find targets willing to become seed hosts."
"Just as the commander said, everything must be done quickly."
"Yes!"
Seeing Qin Tian speak, even Tang Hao felt there was no need for further dispute. They nodded decisively, and as the vehicle stopped in front of the Layered Battlefield Portal, the few of them filed out, passing through the portal and dispersing in the Zone One Main City of the Layered Battlefield.