Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1602 Second Intelligence Battlefield: Crimson Attacks Sword Rain
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Chen Cong looked at Cheng Yun with interest and said with a faint smile, "So, what is your specific analysis and follow-up plan?"

With a focused expression, Cheng Yun stated clearly, "The most urgent task is to adjust the focus of the intelligence framework."

"While the Special Operations Division excels at deep infiltration of specific high-value targets, its coverage has inherent limitations."

"It is dangerous to rely on a single channel to obtain global intelligence."

"The true cornerstone of the intelligence system should be the conventional intelligence network built by the 'Jianghu Division' that covers all levels and reaches every corner of daily life."

She spoke at a steady pace, “However, in the past, family intelligence focused on vertical line tracking—that is, tracing the trajectory of specific events or targets, with insufficient coordination and information exchange between horizontal nodes.”

"In short, there is a lack of horizontal collaboration within a holistic perspective."

She pointed her finger at the map spread out on the table: "The way to break the deadlock lies in 'connection'."

"Accelerate the integration of intelligence nodes from branches, external agencies, and even allies, build an intelligence flow mechanism, and share information."

"Based on the thirty or forty forces directly controlled and deeply influenced by our clan, we will weave an intelligence cooperation network covering the core area—achieving interconnection of nodes and information sharing within the region."

“Based on this network,” Cheng Yun said firmly, pointing her finger to the block representing the Fasno Province, “we will radiate outwards from this base, gradually extending our intelligence reach to the target area.”

She looked at Chen Cong and said, “This network will be synchronized with the family’s overall strategic progress and will serve the purge operation in the central corridor and the Northwest region—eliminating all kinds of hostile or malicious forces entrenched here. Of course, the primary target is the Crimson Church.”

"This is the core strategy for the next step of the intelligence department."

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Cheng Yun's gaze swept across the faces of everyone in the room, landing on Zhu Yanfeng's sorrowful profile: "If you're going to make a move, start with the neighboring Oswell Province and the Kingdom of Sylvester."

"Silvis, in particular, is a vital thoroughfare connecting the central region, and is closely related to the establishment of the second strategic axis stretching ten thousand miles to the north." (See Chapter 1455: Even if it means going to war with the Haotian Sect.)
She paused, then said, "Uncle Yanfeng, Changhe and his team... were defeated on the desolate road in Sylvester."

“Our Chen family must personally clean up this place.”

She moved her fingertip to the dotted point at the top of the map: "Intelligence network node deployment. Based in Chang'an."

With a flick of his fingertip, he said, "Choose three more cities—Liuli City in the North, Douhun City in the East, and Shengjian City in the South—to establish intelligence branches."

"These four pillars form the backbone of the large-scale intelligence network."

“This network is not merely for spies and eyes,” Cheng Yun raised her eyes, her gaze deep and cold as a frozen pool, “its effect lies in forming alliances and counter-alliances.”

"Use intelligence as a trigger to send to allies and like-minded forces, inciting them to take action in their respective territories!"

"We remain hidden behind the curtain, needing only to light the first spark—"

She clenched her fist in the air, as if to crush something invisible, and said, "As Xiao Jun once said, a single spark can start a prairie fire."

"Let the flames of war spread throughout the Crimson Church, keeping it busy and preventing it from focusing its efforts on attacking our Chen family to the death."

This statement clearly reveals the core strategy: intelligence sharing, igniting alliances to contain Crimson.

Cheng Nanxing nodded inwardly, thinking to himself that he was using someone else's experience to improve his own.

Having been by the young master's side for so long, his eldest niece has truly improved her ability to command troops and have a comprehensive view of the situation.

Cheng Yun is about to launch an unseen underground intelligence war, stirring up trouble on the mainland and opening up a second front.

Chen Cong rubbed his knuckles together, making a very soft "tap": "A good move! Just..."

He smiled slightly, a hint of helplessness in his expression. "It costs money."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yun's previously solemn expression relaxed for a moment, and a rare, subtle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. The room fell silent for a moment.

Everyone knows that such a vast underground intelligence network is a bottomless abyss in terms of personnel, operations, and functioning.

Fortunately, the Chen family, the Yang family, and the Ximen family already had a preliminary foundation for integrating intelligence channels; their branches and the four outer families were also of the same origin, so costs could still be managed; only the allied strongholds in various places needed to be established from scratch...

Chen Cong made a decision: "Proceed accordingly. Draft the detailed regulations and send them to Shi Hua for review."

Cheng Yun bowed slightly in agreement.

Just then, a clear announcement came from outside the door.

Cheng Yun quickly glanced at the direction of the announcement, then stood up and strode out.

A moment later, she returned, her face ashen, clutching a still-ink-stained urgent letter in her hand, which she handed directly to Chen Cong.

Chen Cong unfolded the paper, his gaze falling upon the ink characters on it, and his expression suddenly froze.

Mu Lingyun noticed her husband's unusual expression and felt a slight tightness in her heart. She subconsciously asked, "Brother Cong?"

Chen Cong gripped the paper, his knuckles turning white, and his deep voice slowly unfolded: "Xingluo City... our base has also been attacked."

It was as if an invisible cold current swept across the candlelight in the council chamber.

Everyone in the room was shocked.

The bloodshot veins that Zhu Yanfeng had just suppressed suddenly burst forth, and Ling Yunxiao's back straightened instantly like a spear, his chilling killing intent causing the candle flame to tremble violently!
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Mu Lingyun pressed her knuckles against the edge of the table, her voice tense: "What exactly happened? Is the person badly injured?"

She stared at the letter in Chen Cong's hand, as if she wanted to stare a hole through the thin piece of paper.

Chen Cong placed the paper on the table, pressing his fingertip against the edge of the paper: "The ones who came... were led by two Title Douluos."

"Following behind were Soul Douluos, Soul Saints... there were nearly twenty in total."

He took a breath. "Fortunately, Old Qiu (Chen Qiu Jun) joined the team and helped."

"The warning sent in advance from Chang'an was not in vain, and the location of the garrison was good—it was just across the street from the territory of the Xiang family, the Overlord Spear, so the people could arrive quickly."

His voice lowered, tinged with heaviness: "The teachers from the Wind Sword Sect and Sword Rain Academy... used their sword formations to withstand the fiercest wave."

"The Xiang family arrived quickly, and at least they managed to hold on."

Chen Cong's gaze swept over the surprised and uncertain faces present. "As for casualties, they are huge!"

"One Soul Douluo died, Feng Yangbo (team advisor) of the Feng family, three Soul Saints, Soul Emperors, Soul Kings, and more."

"Countless people were injured."

Most of these people are from branches of the Chen family.

He paused for a moment, as if he had a bitter taste in his mouth: "Old Qiu is fighting three against one, with two titled warriors and one at the peak of the Soul Douluo level staring at him... It's going to be tough."

"Fifth Sister-in-law (Feng Shuiyao) is seriously injured and unconscious, Cheng Hui (Dean Jianyu) is also seriously injured, Sword Master is wounded, and Xiao Feng is also injured."

In Xingluo City, where there are no healers like Xiaoyi, life can only be exchanged for iron and blood.

"The situation is very clear." Chen Cong raised his eyes, his gaze sharp. "The Crimson Blade is aimed at... completely eliminating our promising young talents!"

(End of this chapter)