Chapter 492: Chapter 89 War Breaks Out_2

Every citizen a soldier.

The number of people opposed to handing over Xu Mo soared, reaching eighty percent by the evening of the third day, forming an overwhelming majority.

Those who were hesitant joined in, making their choice.

War is war, its purpose is to annihilate the enemy, not to sacrifice our own.

Seeing such a high approval rate, the Federation Government naturally had nothing to say, unable to morally bind Xu Mo, as the vast majority of the public disagreed.

At the same time, the upper echelons of the Divine Sword Bureau were shaken.

The research institute had just announced that after months of intensive research, they had joined hands with Stark Group and successfully unlocked the method to control fusion energy, marking an epic scientific breakthrough, unparalleled in significance for the entire Federation.

The Divine Sword Bureau and the high-level executives of the Stark Group unanimously decided to keep the news secret, and did not even announce it to most members of the Divine Sword Bureau.

Xu Mo learned of this result when Shi Qiang called him to the office, where Stark Hao was also present.

In addition, there were high-ranking individuals from the Divine Sword Bureau.

Shi Qiang seemed somewhat excited, pacing back and forth.

“How soon after the breakthrough can it be utilized in weapons development?” Xu Mo asked.

“Not that soon,” Ge Qing looked at him and said, “We can only make minor changes to the existing weapons for now. We don’t have the time, but even so, war will break out tomorrow, and the outcome is uncertain.”

This timing was extremely awkward. If the war had broken out a few years later, then with the development of superpower weapons and deploying them on the battlefield, they would not fear the Lancelot Star People.

But now, it was clearly too late.

The Lancelot Star People were after the Super Energy Body research; they were determined to get it and would certainly target them.

Moreover, now facing war, there were traitors within the Federation Government, and they could not rely on the power of the Federation Government. Once the news spread, they would be in more danger.

“I am preparing to secretly transport the entire research team to the Divine Sword Bureau’s base in the ruins, without going public. After that, the Divine Sword Bureau and the Stark Group will coordinate with them. If we lose this war, we will develop weapons at the base as a counterstrike location. What do you think?” Ge Hong spoke to everyone.

“The Divine Sword Bureau is probably being watched by quite a few people now. Once someone leaves, they’ll know they went to the base,” someone said.

“I have a suggestion,” Xu Mo spoke up.

“Go ahead,” Ge Hong looked at Xu Mo.

He looked around at the people present, this matter being of great importance.

“These people here can be trusted,” Ge Hong said.

“Steel Dome City can be a stronghold, and to research superpower weapons, materials are needed. It would be difficult to obtain these in the ruins. Stark Group and Steel Dome City have always had collaboration, which can also act as a diversion,” Xu Mo suggested.

Steel Dome City, being an isolated city that does not attract attention, can serve as a development base for superpower weapons. If Zhenchuan Star City is occupied after a defeat in the war, Steel Dome City could become a crucial stronghold.

Moreover, Sun Fatty and several commanders familiar with him now controlled Steel Dome City, ensuring there would be absolutely no security problems.

“Agreed,” Ge Hong nodded. Xu Mo’s suggestion was excellent; Steel Dome City was very suitable.

The others also nodded in agreement without any objections.

“This matter must be kept absolutely secret, and the subsequent transfer work also needs to be done secretly,” Ge Hong said, and the people nodded in agreement.

At that moment, Shi Qiang’s communicator vibrated. He answered it, and his gaze turned to Xu Mo as he asked, “Someone is requesting entry to the Divine Sword Bureau, claiming to be with you.”

“Yes,” Xu Mo nodded, “They’re with me, Captain Shi, please go and handle the exchange personally.”

“What’s so mysterious?” Shi Qiang asked as he looked towards Xu Mo.

“Superpower Weapons.” Xu Mo replied.

As his words fell, everyone’s gaze instantly turned to him.

“I’ll go take a look.” Shi Qiang said excitedly, then left the area. Superpower Weapons being delivered?

Stark Hao’s eyes were fixed on Xu Mo as he approached and asked, “I knew you weren’t being honest, now tell me, how many things have you not explained?”

“I asked Zero’s teacher for help; she went to the Deep Sea Area and brought back a batch of equipment,” Xu Mo explained.

Everyone nodded; it was indeed the Qiong Teacher who had brought Xu Mo and Ye Xi back on their first return.

Zero’s teacher did indeed have that kind of ability.

“Take good care of Zero,” Ye Xi came over and patted Xu Mo on the shoulder, while others around them looked on with smiles.

Xu Mo felt somewhat gloomy as he saw those gazes – did they see him as someone who lived off others?

Was he that kind of person?

“Let’s go select the equipment. The battle starts tomorrow; we’re going to wipe out those Lancelot Star bastards,” someone cursed. Everyone present was part of the upper echelon and already had strong Combat Power. With Superpower Weapons, they would no longer fear Lancelot Star’s top Mechanical Bodies.

Although the Divine Sword Bureau appeared relaxed on the surface, everyone was actually weighed down with heavy hearts.

The cloud of war hung over Chuanxing City, with the Divine Sword Bureau at the forefront. Lancelot Star demanded not only Xu Mo from Byron Star but also the Divine Sword Bureau.

They were involved in the Super Energy Body research and the previous battle that Lancelot Star had rented.

The Federation Government entered a first-level battle readiness state. The armed forces from all cities, led by Chuanxing City, as well as Coastal City, were in place, ready to join the battlefield at any moment.

Under the tense atmosphere, the next day finally arrived.

In the early hours of the morning, countless people looked up into the sky as Lancelot Star’s Warships slowly moved towards Chuanxing City. The massive warships were like ferocious steel beasts in the starry sky, fierce and terrifying – they were Star War Warships.

Byron Star did not have Star War Warships. Currently, Byron Star could only travel through the stars with the help of other planets and had not yet reached the technological level for Star Wars.

The screens in Chuanxing City once again lit up with Hayes’s face. He seemed to be staring at the crowd outside the screens and coldly said, “Lancelot Star has given Byron Star a chance, but until now, Byron Star has still not given us a response, nor an explanation for the Lancelot Star People who have died. It’s you who chose war – prepare to repent.”

As his voice faded, the screen flickered, and his figure disappeared.

Meanwhile, in Chuanxing City, one Warship after another took to the skies, emitting a piercing buzzing sound. The Federation had dozens of Warships, but compared to Lancelot Star’s Star War Warships, they were much smaller in size.

Apart from the Warships, countless fighters rose from different directions into the sky, dense and numerous, blocking out the sun.

At that moment, the skies above the city became oppressively heavy.

Then, all the screens in Chuanxing City lit up simultaneously, switching to the same image.

The figures of Xiang Yuner and Mia appeared on the screen – it was a recording from that day, and music began to play.

At that moment, the entire city rang out with the song of war.

Countless people looked up at the sky and picked up their weapons.

Lancelot Star and Byron Star, the battle begins!