Eternal Swordmaster
Chapter 955 - 950 Error 2

Chapter 955: Chapter 950 Error 2

"We can preliminarily determine that this person is the primary target we need to eliminate this time, Yang Songyu.

On the surface, she is the Deputy Director of the Source Energy Bureau in Yongxing City, but in reality, she also serves as the deputy leader of one of the four major groups of the largest intelligence organization in the Aojia Empire.

Her rise has been so rapid that it’s considered rare even in the entire history of the Aojia Empire.

Does anyone have anything to say?"

Luke was the first to speak.

"What is Yang Songyu’s Breeding Armor level?"

A colonel frowned and repeated the question.

"According to previous intelligence, she is a Third Level Source Energy User. Previously, during a mission, she displayed Fourth Level strength.

The most crucial thing is that her Breeding Armor ability includes a special super-spatial information transmission. This is also key to why we need to take her down immediately.

In her hands alone, she holds at least ten percent of all kinds of intelligence across the Aojia Empire. Many things require her to use her abilities to compile and forward them in a timely manner," Luke explained seriously.

"Who’s above her?" a major asked.

"Aojia’s Major General Andy, one of the few nationalists among the military’s Shadow Messengers.

Luke replied.

"For such a special Source Energy User like her, we at least need to deploy specialized strike teams for a beheading-style raid and also prepare for a strong attack in the event of a failed beheading."

Another colonel said in a deep voice.

"If we’re unable to kill her before she reacts, the news will surely spread quickly. Yongxing City, being one of the heartlands of the Empire, will leave us in a passive situation."

"Although her Source Energy abilities are powerful and bizarre, as long as she loses the amplification from the Breeding Armor, even the strongest Source Energy User is merely a slightly stronger ordinary person. The transmission range won’t be too far," another major said calmly. "To deal with an ordinary person, any means is fine as long as her Breeding Armor can be temporarily rendered ineffective."

"Are you saying to use the Chongming Stone?" Luke frowned even more.

"Using a special suppression band combined with the Chongming Stone should resolve it in one go."

"Is there any investigation on what kind of Breeding Armor she uses?"

"Unclear, but even if it’s a fusion Breeding Armor, it will suffer great interference against the Chongming Stone. Even if there’s strength left, reaching ten percent would be considered good,"

the major explained carefully.

"Does this operation need to be reported to the higher-ups?"

"No need," Luke shook his head. "The command is fully in my hands. No matter how strong an individual’s power is, can it withstand the military? Even if a Shadow Messenger comes, so what? One shot of the Annihilation Cannon and nothing remains."

"True," the other commanders nodded in agreement.

"If it’s confirmed, then let’s get ready to start."

Luke calmed down.

"For the stars."

"For the stars."

Everyone stood up and chanted together.

****************

August.

Yang Chen and the Dulan Family’s little princess, Lu Ya, got married after a premarital pregnancy, with the wedding being organized in a hurry.

The family then took the pregnant Lu Ya to the Imperial Capital, where they smoothly gave birth to a boy.

In late September, Yang Chen moved the entire Yang Family, purchasing a piece of land on the outskirts of Yongxing City, and building a large manor, relocating Yang Qing’s couple, Yang Songyu, and Yang Shen’s whole family there.

The child was also successfully one month old.

And the internal turmoil of the Empire finally broke out completely.

Yongxing City remained relatively calm, while elsewhere, the Righteous Army’s signals of rebellion flared up everywhere. It was as if the Aojia Empire had, in just a month, completely ignited huge social contradictions.

Harsh taxation, coupled with rampant official corruption, severe public security issues, and capriciously fluctuating prices.

This series of contradictions finally burst forth and, under the guidance of some forces in the dark, burned like a prairie fire.

Clang.

Lin Xin was lazily lying on a wicker chair.

The air in the suburban manor of Yongxing City was very good, and the scent of both earth and grass could bring great joy and adjust one’s mood.

The distant sound of a temple bell occasionally drifted over.

Today was the time for everyone to gather at the manor, as it was the traditional Family Lin Festival, somewhat like the Mid-Autumn Festival that Lin Xin used to celebrate.

Yang Chen returned from the Imperial Capital with his wife and children. Yang Songyu particularly requested a few days off and also returned home from the bureau to enjoy the holiday atmosphere.

Since Lin Xin signed a contract with a hundred Source Energy Users, he stopped meddling.

Those Source Energy Users couldn’t betray him, so they collectively lied about a massive energy explosion on Dujing Peak, which only those at Third Level and above survived.

This incident was officially categorized as the Dujing Peak tragedy, basically concluding the matter. Of course, this wasn’t the truth, but the surface explanation was sufficient.

There was no news after that.

In the shadows, information regarding the millennial fragments continually reached Lin Xin, who was residing in Yongxing City.

He didn’t move immediately, instead waiting to accumulate more information before taking action.

"Big brother, I knew you’d be lounging here again."

Yang Songyu, dressed in military uniform, came out of the small gate at the rear of the manor, carrying a tray of pastries.

Walking to Lin Xin’s side, she placed the tray on the stone table beside him.

"Where are the others?"

"Playing cards in the room," Lin Xin casually replied. "Mom and Dad should be back soon; someone sent a box of Is imported crystal grapes, so they went to get it."

"Uh-huh."

Yang Songyu mimicked his actions and pulled over a wicker chair to sit down.

"Big brother, your life is really leisurely. On the other hand, I’m getting busier and busier."

"You can take it easy too. Push as much work as you can onto others; wait patiently for retirement, isn’t that better?"

"Just starting work and already waiting for retirement—wouldn’t that be too unambitious?"

"That’s not being unambitious; that’s enjoying life."

Lin Xin chuckled.

"Just like my bookstore, I specifically hired someone to keep an eye on it. As long as there’s no chaos, there’s enough income to use each month.

The rest, I don’t have to do anything, I just rest."

"Different..." Yang Songyu had many things she wanted to say but couldn’t.

Looking at her brother, Yang Shen’s smiling face, she felt a bit envious from the bottom of her heart. But the burden she shouldered now involved more than simple personal glory and disgrace; it also included crucial information of the Empire, flowing nonstop through her.

Having mastered so many secrets, even if she retired, it would be impossible for her to return to a leisurely life like ordinary people.

"You haven’t changed at all, big brother."

She smiled and said.

Still as naive as before... she didn’t say these words out loud.

"Encountering some troubles?" Lin Xin warmly smiled at her, "If you don’t mind, talk to big brother about it."

"It’s nothing much, just a bit tired." Yang Songyu shook her head. Whenever she was with her brother, she felt an inexplicable tranquility and peace, as if surrounded by a solid sense of security.

"Ah...."

She wanted to confide, but could say nothing.

Lin Xin extended his hand and gently pulled her head into his embrace, softly patting her rhythmically.

"Don’t push yourself too hard alone. You’re still young, there’s plenty of time in the future."

"I know."

Yang Songyu quietly leaned in Lin Xin’s arms, her heart in tranquility.

"Both of you, watch the influence!"

Yang Chen’s voice came from the direction of the back door.

"The baby is watching."

This guy was dressed in white casual clothes, carrying a large bright yellow plastic bag in his hand.

"Your thoughts are too indecent!" Yang Songyu instantly grew angry and stood up. "Looking for a fight, are you?"

"Here we go again with this trick, it’s the only trick you know, right?" Yang Chen helplessly shrunk his head.

As a Third Level Original Energy User, Yang Songyu was like the size difference between an elephant and an ant to him.

If he really got beaten, no one would be able to recover him.

"Whatever trick works, I’ll use it."

Yang Songyu charged forward, ready to roll up her sleeves and fight.

Chasing Yang Chen as he dropped things and ran everywhere.

Lin Xin quietly watched the two chase after each other, his face showing a faint smile.

"Brother Shen, come eat grapes."

Ruan Rujun brought a plate of crystal purple grapes to Lin Xin’s side.

Her small face was flushed; outwardly she joined the Yang Family’s celebration as Yang Songyu’s best friend, but in reality, everyone except Lin Xin treated her as Lin Xin’s prospective sister-in-law.

"Did Mom and Dad come back?"

"Yes, and they brought a large variety of fruits."

Ruan Rujun replied softly.

"Let’s sit down together and eat."

Lin Xin knew her intentions, but unfortunately.....

*************

Outside Yongxing City, at the bottom of Bayun Lake.

A huge black spaceship, resembling a spider, lay quietly at the bottom of the lake, its surface covered with layers of various aquatic plants and silt.

Inside the ship’s command hall.

Luke carefully stared at the big screen’s display in front of him.

It showed the interior scenes of the Yang Family manor owned by Dixing Group.

At the center of the screen was Yang Songyu. She was chatting and laughing with her second brother Yang Chen while holding a glass of juice.

Luke cautiously opened the other encrypted channels on the console before him.

"Target confirmed. Is the defense force reconnoitered?"

"Reconnaissance complete, initial assessment is level C."

A channel emitted a faint hissing voice.

Luke squinted slightly, his elongated face appeared somewhat green under the varied hues of the screens and indicator lights.

"Deployment and mobilization can commence."

After a long time, he directly issued a command.

Da-dada-da-da...

Silent ticking sounds continued, like a clock.

Time passed by second by second...

Luke quietly watched Yang Songyu on the screen, continually chatting with family, joking, entering and exiting rooms, playing cards.

He was very patient, like a snake lying in wait to hunt.

Pop.

The communication channel finally feedbacked a faint sound.

"The Third Army’s ninth battalion has reached the manor!" A line of text appeared at the bottom of the screen.

"The Second Army’s Special Infantry Regiment has reached the manor."

"It’s about time. Even if Yang Songyu is a commander of original energy, this arrangement can ensure nothing can go wrong." Luke examined the military report, about to close the screen.

"The Third Army’s second brigade has arrived at the manor!" Suddenly another line appeared.

"Hmm?" Luke was slightly stunned. He hadn’t mobilized this unit, what was going on?

Before he could react, new information appeared.

"The Third Army, Third Brigade, is in transit."