Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train-Chapter 879 - 366: The Storm Approaches!

1:45 AM

Dawn City, hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor. Blazing Angel Minister Luo Ming quickly reached the Federation Chairman’s office and pushed the door open, where a small meeting was taking place.

Chu Zhaonan sat at the head of the meeting table, discussing the progress of the Far Star Plan with several senior members of parliament. Upon seeing Luo Ming rush in, he frowned instantly.

"What happened?"

"Something’s wrong!" Luo Ming waved his hand, and the content on the battle screen was replaced by a video that caught the attention of everyone present, including Federation Chairman Chu Zhaonan and Xu Yan, head of the Underground City Committee. They realized it was a video from Silent City, showing Vice Chairman Zhou Mingyuan being received.

"Vice Chairman Zhou?" Xu Yan asked puzzledly, "Wasn’t this yesterday’s event? Why is there a video now?"

Luo Ming’s face turned grim as he replied solemnly, "It’s coming from inside Silent City, transmitted through high-power frequency flight info relays directly from Jin Hai to Dawn City. The video is now circulating among the survivors!"

"What’s the problem?" asked Su Jin, the 42-year-old minister of the Far Star Plan, with a concerned expression.

"You’ll understand as you watch," Luo Ming replied.

Luo Ming directly adjusted the playback, showing the subsequent communication between Zhou Mingyuan, Mochizuki Masashi, Wensong, and Lin Xian.

As the holographic video played, the room’s atmosphere swiftly turned frigid, the faces of the high-ranking leaders darkened, and Chu Zhaonan, seated at the head, slowly clenched the holographic controller in his hand, producing a metallic sound.

As Zhou Mingyuan’s arrogant laughter sounded, Xu Yan swiftly gestured for Luo Ming to stop the playback and turned around with a serious expression, sternly stating,

"The video is fake!"

"Some of it is real, some fake," Luo Ming immediately explained. "The technical department has decrypted it. I’ve arranged for the citywide network to be disconnected to prevent spread."

"Then quickly disseminate the contents of the clarification!" Su Jin exclaimed, her face showing grave concern.

"I synchronized the clarification before the network cut-off, but couldn’t stop it in time. Things have already stirred up in the Old District," Luo Ming said. "Now, departments for population control, city defense, garrison, and night patrol are all mobilized, but the situation is somewhat out of control."

"Where is Vice Chairman Zhou?" Xu Yan spoke up, looking at Chu Zhaonan. "He must come out immediately to personally clarify, quell the unrest first."

Chu Zhaonan, with a fluctuating expression, stared at the frozen image of laughing Zhou Mingyuan, then spoke in a deep voice,

"Luo Ming, is Zhou Mingyuan planning to take action against Silent City?"

"Yes, they aim to use the Deep Red World to incapacitate Silent City."

"And now, are they counterattacked by Mochizuki Masashi?" Chu Zhaonan asked.

Xu Yan took a deep breath, "What about Silent City? Any updates from the outposts?"

"That’s what I need to discuss."

Luo Ming said gravely,

"Five minutes ago, the relay received news that Silent City suddenly activated hover mode, now cruising at high speed towards Jin Hai!"

"Jin Hai?!"

"What’s happening, a surprise attack on Jin Hai?"

"What about Lu Tianye?"

"General Lu’s Jinhai Defense Corps has deployed most of its forces supporting stranded convoys at Qilian Mountain."

"Chairman, this looks bad!"

The room exploded with noise, but Chu Zhaonan remained calm, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the table. After a while, he spoke firmly,

"Su Jin, immediately notify Jin Hai, transfer all completed starships to dock at Dawn City’s Star Port. Luo Ming, lead the Blazing Angel Department to Jin Hai. On one hand, contact Lu Tianye to avoid any conflict with Silent City. On the other, negotiate personally with Mochizuki Masashi to ascertain his intent."

"Understood!" Su Jin and Luo Ming promptly left with their team.

"Why make such large-scale moves for mere clarification and suppression of riots? It’s unlikely to stir up a storm," Xu Yan said, furrowing his brow after the others left, leaving only the two in the office.

Chu Zhaonan replied calmly, "Old Xu, do you wonder why Silent City accelerated directly towards Jin Hai in the night?"

Xu Yan sighed, "Initially, they circulated the alleged collusion between Zhou Mingyuan and Deep Red World intending to take action against Silent City, then directly flew to Jin Hai. Clearly, it’s intended to make us fret over the consequences. In this scenario, whether it’s Deep Red World or our people taking action against them, it directly confirms our collusion with the Descent Faction, committing anti-human plots. Silent City with its tens of thousands of residents could easily stir waves even upon minuscule provocation."

"Indeed, Zhou Mingyuan’s plan was to have Deep Red World act, but they turned the tables with a simple trick. If Silent City indeed encounters trouble from Deep Red World, no amount of clarification would suffice," Chu Zhaonan said.

"Zhou Mingyuan wanted to kill two birds with one stone, but now he has blood and the blade upon himself."

"But shouldn’t we abandon Jin Hai?" Xu Yan questioned. "Doesn’t this maneuver indicate we’ve lost our composure?"

"I haven’t abandoned Jin Hai."

Chu Zhaonan tapped lightly on the table, indicating the holographic screen’s time as he spoke softly, "Isn’t it coincidental that Ye Lan’s Heavenly Calming Ship arrives in Dawn City in an hour?"

"You think Silent City allied with Phoenix Society to stir troubles?" Xu Yan asked.

"Regardless if they are, the key of Deep Red World is now at a point where it must be used," Chu Zhaonan gradually stood up, "I anticipated such a day when choosing to cooperate with Linglong Group."