Ultra: Dragon Sword Journey

Chapter 555 Zhao Ming: Zong Fang, we came from the swords and guns, be alert and don’t lose points!

"As your superior, it is my unshirkable responsibility to protect you. I have many other things to attend to, so I can only personally teach a few core members of the Black Storm Team.

From now on, everyone should learn those abilities from your predecessors. I hope that each of you can become a hero of flesh and blood!" Zhao Ming spoke with great sincerity. He patted the shoulders of each member of the team one by one, his eyes revealing his expectations and encouragement for them.

The people at the Ice City base had just survived a thrilling catastrophe, and now, finally able to gather together, their hearts were filled with gratitude and joy. They laughed and cheered, celebrating their narrow escape.

This relaxed atmosphere did not last long. Zhao Ming's order made everyone instantly return to seriousness. Kulak's call sounded and everyone quickly returned to the TPC base.

This ice city base was originally built to deal with the glacier melting caused by the extremely hot body temperature of the monster Thunder Chubas. Its main purpose is to cool the sea water.

Now this base has been invaded by the intelligent life forms called the Scium creatures. The destruction caused by the half-merman creatures has caused serious damage to the hardware and software facilities of the base.

Currently, the Ice City Base is unable to operate normally, and large-scale repairs must be carried out if it is to be put into use again.

However, these are problems that need to be solved later. Right now, everyone’s top priority is to return safely to the TPC base and then make long-term plans.

Early the next morning, Director Fukami urgently convened a meeting of TPC's senior staff. In the conference room, Zhao Ming, Munakata, Staff Officer Miyata of the Operations Department, and Staff Officer Shiina of the Intelligence Bureau, along with a number of other senior staff members, gathered.

The main topic of the meeting was to establish a contingency plan to deal with a large-scale invasion to ensure that some powerful weapons could be able to operate independently and prevent the enemy from controlling these weapons and turning their attack targets to the earth.

After the formal discussion concluded, the meeting entered its customary stage with the hawks and doves arguing with each other. Zhao Ming exchanged glances with Zong Fang, seemingly conveying some kind of message.

"Commander, we are all tough men who have fought fierce battles with monsters on the battlefield, big and small!"

Zhao Ming's gaze fell firmly on Zong Fang as he continued, "This time, they actually sent a marine researcher to try to bully our operations department. This is simply an insult to us! We absolutely must not lose points in this meeting. We must cheer up and be more energetic!"

"Don't worry, TOM!" Zong Fang's eyes lit up, indicating that he completely understood Zhao Ming's intentions. He immediately changed his aura, slamming the table. His originally gentle expression instantly became serious and stern.

His gaze was as sharp as a torch, and he directed it directly at the dove's sarcastic words, scolding, "Fuck, the people at the Ocean Survey Bureau are really impressive! A mere ocean researcher has the audacity to show off in the combat department."

Zongfang's voice echoed in the conference room, filled with great anger and dissatisfaction.

"A researcher with absolutely no combat experience dares to cross departmental boundaries and dictate combat plans on the front lines! Are you planning to remotely command the frontline troops from your office?"

His words were merciless and like a sharp sword, piercing the people in the Ocean Development Bureau.

Zong Fang's tone grew increasingly stern. "Is the Earth's ocean too small for your research? Don't you know that while you're lagging behind, the staff left behind at the Ice City Base are fighting a desperate battle against the Scium creatures?"

They are fighting to protect the Earth! If we had been a little later, they would have been killed by those merfolk creatures!"

Zongfang's words were like a bombshell, exploding in the meeting. The directors and staff of the Ocean Development Bureau instantly turned extremely ugly. They obviously had not expected Zongfang to accuse them so fiercely.

A staff officer stood up suddenly, his face flushed, and retorted, "Your combat department only knows how to solve problems with force, but this time there may be a peaceful solution to the unknown life form. Our research is necessary!"

Zhao Ming sneered, "A peaceful solution? By the time you come up with a conclusion, who knows how many more lives will be lost. The battlefield has no room for your unrealistic fantasies. Abandon your fantasies and prepare for struggle. This is the realistic consideration."

"Captain of Police, your views are truly extreme. Could you possibly wipe out all intelligent life forms with all the catastrophes in the universe?"

"The enemy has already invaded us, and you actually sent a researcher to hinder the combat troops' operational plans. What a bunch of people with no sense of crisis, just sitting there doing nothing, this is typical capitulationism!"

The two sides went back and forth, and the quarrel became louder and louder...

After observing the lively atmosphere for a while, Director Fukami knocked on the table impartially. "Everyone, be quiet! Now is not the time for internal strife. Our goal is to deal with the alien invasion. The operations department and the research department have their own responsibilities. They should cooperate with each other instead of blaming each other."

Fukami, the old fox, was like a non-stick pan, trying to smooth things over again. His words gradually quieted the already clamoring crowd. Although everyone was still somewhat dissatisfied, they temporarily suppressed their anger.

"The combat department has professional combatants and experienced commanders. We don't need those who don't know the business to give orders blindly!"

Zhao Mingyi said righteously, "If it happens again, I will definitely charge you with the crime of missing the opportunity to fight and deal with you according to the wartime regulations. Don't blame me for being rude then!" After saying that, he glared at everyone in the Marine Survey Bureau and then said nothing more.

The tacit cooperation between Zhao Ming and Zong Fang successfully blocked the doves' attempts to reach out. The meeting, originally intended to discuss the development of independent auxiliary systems by various departments to allow for manual operation when the main system was under control, instead devolved into a heated exchange of words between the hawks and doves.

Zhao Ming had spent years as a gamer from Zaun, doing just this kind of keyboard work. He'd triumphed against overwhelming odds in the game, and this experience made him comfortable handling such debates.

After the meeting, Zhao Ming and Zong Fang returned to his office together. As soon as they entered, Zong Fang couldn't wait to say to Zhao Ming: "Hey, I have good news to tell you, take a look at this first!" He handed over a small tablet.

Zhao Ming took the tablet curiously, staring intently at the screen. Suddenly, the image of an enormous warship appeared before his eyes, as if it had come straight from a science fiction movie.

The warship's bullet-shaped head and pitch-black exterior create a mysterious and majestic impression. Its body is interwoven with gray, red, and blue, creating a unique and striking visual effect.

A closer look reveals multiple rotating cannons scattered across the ship's hull, revealing its powerful firepower. The tail is equipped with not only multiple jets but also multiple laser machine guns, providing the ship with powerful propulsion and attack capabilities.

The most eye-catching thing is the thick muzzle with a flashing red light below the bullet-shaped head. This is the ultimate weapon of the battleship - a large-caliber Neomags cannon.

This massive cannon, like the throat of a giant red-flaming dragon, exudes a chilling aura, as if it could destroy all enemies with just one shot...