Zhang Zheng had a drink at Captain Liu's house. During their conversation, they talked about many things. Before leaving, Zhang Zheng provided them with the last line of defense in the chaotic times and then departed directly.
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On a night in October 2014, Zhang Zheng and Angel Leng were having their usual argument. Meanwhile, Zhi Xin and Angel Ling Xi were watching the commotion and comforting Angel Leng.
Just as everyone was having a good time, Zhang Zheng suddenly fell silent.
Angel Leng and Angel Ling Xi turned their attention to Zhang Zheng.
"What's wrong, Zhang Zheng?"
"Why aren't you speaking?"
Zhi Xin asked, noticing Zhang Zheng's silence.
"Ah, the war has started. Just now, according to my senses, the Taotie's vanguard fleet has already entered the atmosphere."
Zhang Zheng said, frowning. According to his senses, there were seven large ships with large cross-energy barriers, along with more than twenty large frigates.
This was something not shown in the original work. Zhang Zheng wasn't sure if it was due to his butterfly effect or if it was simply not depicted in the original. He couldn't be certain. If these large ships came to China, even the members of Xiong Bing Lian might not be able to hold them all off.
"Hey, Zhang Zheng, haven't we all been prepared? What are you so nervous about?"
Angel Leng, seeing Zhang Zheng's continued frowning, couldn't help but speak up.
"It's just that this time the situation is a bit different from what I expected. There are more large flagship vessels from Taotie. I'm worried that if they all attack at once, Ge Xiaolun and Liu Chuang might not be able to hold them off."
Zhang Zheng expressed his concerns. He wasn't too worried about the ordinary warships, as Earth's weapons could still effectively counter them. What really worried him were the large warships with cross-energy barriers.
In the original, only one such large ship appeared in Tianhe City, and Xiong Bing Lian struggled against it. This time, there were seven such ships entering Earth. Although Liu Chuang and Ge Xiaolun had become stronger, Zhang Zheng still had no confidence.
"Let's observe for now. Zhi Xin, if necessary, I hope you can assist."
"You are my guardian angel. If you act, no one will say anything."
Zhang Zheng decided to wait and see. If it really came down to it, he would have Zhi Xin step in. Since Zhi Xin was his guardian angel and a representative of Earth, even the Grim Reaper Karl should understand that Zhi Xin represented Earth's stance, not just the angels.
"Alright, if needed, I can join the fight at any time."
Zhi Xin was pleased because, although Zhang Zheng did not want the angels to intervene, he needed Zhi Xin to step in. Zhi Xin understood this was because she was Zhang Zheng's, and all the gods in the universe knew that.
Now, Zhi Xin represented Zhang Zheng, not the Holy Kesha.
Angel Leng and Angel Ling Xi, having heard their conversation, seemed to understand Zhi Xin's position. Both felt a bit frustrated but had to accept the reality.
"Zhang Zheng, from what you're saying, if Zhi Xin can act on your behalf, can I act on Ge Xiaolun's behalf?"
Angel Leng suddenly asked.
"Hey, Leng Jie, don't suddenly become so clever. I'm not used to it."
Zhang Zheng, feeling relieved thanks to Zhi Xin, mocked Angel Leng upon hearing her question.
"You."
Angel Leng, hearing Zhang Zheng's words, was annoyed and clenched her fists, glaring at Zhang Zheng.
Angel Ling Xi, watching Zhang Zheng and Angel Leng argue again, felt a bit frustrated. Leng Jie was also a guardian angel of the Galactic Force and could join the battle on behalf of that force, as could Zhi Xin. Only she had no reason to join the battle.
Angel Ling Xi resented Ge Xiaolun for rejecting Leng Jie. If not for that, she wouldn't have tested Liu Chuang, and maybe she could have represented the Nor Star War God in the fight.
Thinking of this, Ling Xi wondered if she should become a guardian angel for Liu Chuang.
...
While Zhang Zheng was relaxed, the atmosphere in the Giant Gorge's conference room was tense.
"Comrades, the Taotie's vanguard fleet has entered the atmosphere. Combat could erupt at any moment."
"As they say, train soldiers for a thousand days, use them in a moment."
"You've undergone six months of rigorous training, and it's time to test the results."
Duke Ao stood at the front of the conference room, facing the members of Xiong Bing Lian, his expression serious.
The members of Xiong Bing Lian, including Du Qiangwei, had never seen Duke Ao so serious. At that moment, Duke Ao seemed like a towering mountain, standing firm between heaven and earth.
This was not the aura of a strong person but the backbone of a Chinese soldier, who upheld the entire nation with his flesh and blood.
At this moment, Duke Ao's words were met with silence, even Zhao Xin and Liu Chuang, who were usually jokers, understood that this was the first and most crucial battle between Earth and the Taotie.
Xiong Bing Lian not only had to win but had to win decisively; otherwise, Earth's morale would be lost.
The Taotie could afford to lose, but Earth could not.
"Commander, since the enemy has arrived, when will we set out to meet them?"
Liu Chuang asked.
In Liu Chuang's simple view, it was better to take the initiative rather than passively endure attacks.
"Liu Chuang, we still cannot determine the exact location of the enemy's attack. So we must remain on standby aboard the Giant Gorge and join the battle once it begins."
Duke Ao replied.
Actually, Duke Ao felt quite frustrated. In the past, on the Nor Star, a war-crazy person like him wouldn't have taken the Taotie seriously. But now on Earth, with no capital to be arrogant, he had to approach the Taotie with caution.
"Really frustrating."
Hearing Duke Ao's words, Liu Chuang muttered to himself before sitting down obediently.
Time passed quickly, and it was soon deep into the night. Just as Liu Chuang and the others grew more anxious, Duke Ao's adjutant suddenly burst into the conference room.
"Report."
The adjutant saluted Duke Ao with a standard military salute.
"Speak."
Duke Ao returned the salute and said.
"Report, General. The enemy's warships have arrived over Tianhe City, with four ships in total."
"Our three divisions stationed in Tianhe City have already engaged the Taotie fleet, and local police are assisting with civilian evacuations."
The adjutant succinctly briefed Duke Ao on the situation.
Upon hearing the report, Duke Ao felt heavy-hearted. Tianhe City was a key city in China, with a significant population. He could imagine how many innocent civilians would be affected by the war.
"Comrades, board the Dawn One immediately and head to Tianhe City to join the battle."
Duke Ao turned to the members of Xiong Bing Lian and said.
"Yes."
The well-prepared members of Xiong Bing Lian stood up in unison and responded in unison.
With that, Emperor Lena led everyone out of the conference room and towards the deck of the Giant Gorge.
Zhang Zheng, looking at the four large ships in the sky, breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his arrival hadn't caused too much of a change in the plot.
"Let's go. We're heading out too."
Zhang Zheng turned to the eager angels and said.
After that, Zhang Zheng used spatial power to protect his home and led the way into the sky. Seeing Zhang Zheng take off, Zhi Xin and the others flapped their wings and followed.
Amidst the clouds, Zhang Zheng watched the intense battle below, which was more of a one-sided massacre. He was deeply shocked. He was just an ordinary person and had never seen such fierce combat before.
"Heavenly Network, prepare for battle."
Zhang Zheng gave the command in his mind.
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