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The kingdom of Atlantis, which was once highly anticipated, now appears to be impoverished and almost negligible.

Therefore, as soon as Chen Tianfei left, the superiors called Jiang Chuan into their office alone, wanting to hear his views on post-war planning.

"Are you trying to ask about the post-war order?" Jiang Chuan asked bluntly. "To be honest, it's too early to think about that now. We're facing a race with a higher level of civilization than us. They've only suffered a temporary setback. Once they recover, they'll definitely come back stronger."

Jiang Chuan's idea was very pragmatic. He felt that the situation was still unclear, and it was unrealistic to try to arrange everything in advance. No matter how smart he was, he couldn't do it.

"You have to help me think of a solution. You can't expect me to do everything by myself, can you?" the superior said helplessly. "Although I am the leader of the country, I can't shoulder everything by myself. The whole world is in such a state of war now, and nobody knows what will happen in the future."

Jiang Chuan simply smiled upon hearing this.

"Isn't it better for us to do business together and live a peaceful life? Why bother with those territorial expansion schemes? We just need to protect our own territory and live our own lives. If you're willing to treat us as your elder brothers, that's fine too. It's always good to do more good deeds. Didn't we live like this thousands of years ago?"

In truth, Jiang Chuan didn't care what the world became. He just wanted to end it all quickly, eliminate all danger, and let his family live a normal life. He didn't want his son to be some kind of savior, nor did he want his wife to live in constant fear.

Therefore, he didn't want to get involved in any major world events. But given the current situation, it couldn't be left unresolved. Faced with his superiors' predictions and inquiries, he really didn't want to give a clear answer.

"Furthermore, no one can predict the future. How can you guarantee that what we're doing now is the right thing to do? Atlantis may seem to be in trouble now, but things might be different once those people go back. The money from those conglomerate owners is still there. If they just contribute a little, the country might recover quickly. After all, they now have alien technology, so revitalizing the country wouldn't be difficult for them; it might not even take a year."

Jiang Chuan appeared calm after saying all this. But his superiors were itching to seize the opportunity, feeling it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance and unwilling to let it slip away easily.

But upon closer reflection, Jiang Chuan's words make sense. After all, everyone knows that a stable life is far better than war.

So Jiang Chuan went back first. Nothing too serious should happen during this time. But unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived at the company, Chen Tianfei came running over, looking completely distraught.

"Boss, something terrible has happened! The portals we closed have suddenly become unstable. I've calculated that after the portals around the world were closed, cracks are now appearing in the so-called 'walls.' It seems they've found a new technology."

"I knew it would turn out like this." Jiang Chuan was speechless. He hadn't expected his jinx to come true once again.

But there's nothing we can do now; the situation is what it is, and all we can do is rely on their relentless efforts to resolve it. As for what others think, we can only wait and see.

"Here's what I'm thinking: if we can persevere and solve this problem, maybe we still have a chance. But thinking about it carefully, do we really have that kind of strength? What if we find out in the end that the situation isn't what we thought? Wouldn't we just become a stumbling block for them?"

Chen Tianfei grew increasingly anxious. He had already accomplished a remarkable feat by sealing the teleportation portal.

"What if you destroy the portal?" Jiang Chuan asked.

"Scientists from various countries have already discussed this plan with me. Destroying the gate won't help; they can just build another one. It's completely meaningless," Chen Tianfei said helplessly.

"Tell me, under normal circumstances, how many days does it take for this thing to finally break?"

"How many days can we last? Let me tell you, we'll be lucky if we can hold on until tomorrow night, that's the limit. Under normal circumstances, we'll probably be completely finished by noon tomorrow."

Chen Tianfei then took out a relatively normal picture and began to explain it step by step. Jiang Chuan immediately understood that this matter was not so easy to resolve.

"You come with me right now and report this to our superiors via video link. This is our only way out right now."

The superiors, upon hearing the report, were utterly exasperated. Just two days ago, they thought the situation was rock solid and were planning to deal with those guys. If the portal reopened, the hard-won lost territory would likely fall into crisis again, especially for those with no combat experience, who could very well fall once more.

From this perspective, the matter is indeed not simple. However, with careful consideration, we can still figure out what exactly happened.

This is the biggest challenge at present. Chen Tianfei and his research team have already started working against the clock to study it.

"I really don't understand how things turned out this way. Everyone worked day and night to find a way to stop them from getting in. We even blocked the gate, but they managed to get it done in just a few days."

At that moment, a scientist suddenly thought of something.

"Have you ever heard of corrosion? It means that if there is something that can corrode a certain substance, even an indestructible aircraft carrier will become as fragile as an eggshell!"

Everyone nodded in agreement. This was indeed a big problem, but realizing it now seemed a bit too late.

"I think that's probably it. But what should we do now? Should we rush to repaint these walls or do some repairs?"

"It's no use. How about this, we'll wait until they run out of the corrosive agent, then build another roof to hold it up for a few more days, okay?"

But now it seems that after being outmaneuvered by the fifth-dimensional world, they certainly won't give us time to build any more "gate-blocking devices." They will definitely try their best to maintain this passage and may even defend against our usual methods. Therefore, existing technology is definitely insufficient.

"I think we still need to cut off their connection. Our current gate-blocking technology is still in its early stages. If we persist, we might succeed. Most importantly, if we can inflict heavy casualties on the invaders when they pass through the portal, they will know how much damage they can do."

In other words, from now on, the gate is no longer blocked. However, if invaders try to pass through this gate, they will encounter an unprecedented force that will hollow out their bodies. Even if they manage to enter this world, they will be easily defeated by the human army due to their weakened state.

"We need to study this thing quickly, but we must be careful of any backlash. If this thing has a negative effect on our own people, then we'll be in trouble."

After a scientist raised this concern, everyone immediately sprang into action. But Jiang Chuan had no time to think about it all; he could only compile all his ideas and report them to his superiors again.

"Actually, it's quite simple. We can use viruses. After those people came here, I found that many of them couldn't withstand the test of our world's viruses. Most of them fell ill, and some even died before they could get effective treatment. Even a common cold has a huge impact on them."

This situation is indeed tricky. Moreover, if this stalemate continues, it won't benefit anyone. Besides, the roles each person plays are worrying, and it's unlikely anyone will be willing to do this again in the future.

Sure enough, Jiang Chuan immediately shared his idea with everyone who was busy in the lab.

"Virus?" "Yes! But I don't think it's that simple. If it's really as we expect, then why does Atlantis still have hundreds of thousands of troops standing still? In other words, trying to solve the problem by making them sick won't make everyone obedient."

"the reason is simple."

At this critical moment, another foreign scientist put forward his idea.

"Some diseases can heal themselves, but when a person first falls ill, they will definitely feel unwell, confused, and have no fighting ability. At this time, as long as our army takes up arms and counterattacks one by one, there should not be much of a problem."

Chen Tianfei simply smiled faintly upon hearing this.

"You're all just talking theory. How many of you have actually been on the battlefield? I went to the North African front when I was in college. The scene was chaotic and terrifying. I know combat effectiveness is important, but getting sick isn't something you can just do on a whim. Take this virus, for example. There has to be an incubation period before it breaks out, right? If there's no incubation period, the virus just appears and our army isn't ready yet. How are we supposed to fight?"

Clearly, this approach will not work.

"Wait, I have an idea: electronic viruses. What if we could use tiny robots to simulate viruses, then release them and let them burrow into the human body to do what viruses do? Wouldn't that be amazing?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Tianfei's eyes lit up.

You mean microweapons?

"Yes! We've already developed laser weapons for macroscopic weaponry, but what about microscopic weapons? If they're stronger than us in that area, we'll lose. But have you noticed? They simply don't have that kind of capability!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately took action.

The lab suddenly became bustling with activity, but Jiang Chuan remained relatively calm. However, once he got home, he realized that things weren't so simple.

"To be honest, we can't hold on like this. You need to think about our options. If things get really bad, we should just run away."

Xu Jiajia was also a little scared. If this matter escalated further, it wouldn't benefit anyone. Perhaps, this was their only chance to prove themselves.

"Give me a few days. If it really doesn't work out, you can take the children and go first. You know the country needs me now, and I can't abandon them at this critical moment."

“If you don’t leave, how can I leave? I was once a public servant, after all. If it really comes down to it, then send the child away.”

The child became unhappy as soon as he finished speaking.

"Although I am only a little over one year old and the apple of my parents' eye, I feel it is not a good time to leave."

Everyone was stunned. How could a child just over a year old say something so inappropriate for his age and status? Who taught him to do that?

"I taught you."

At this moment, Old Xu also walked over, looking at them with displeasure.

“If you want to desert, just say so. There’s no need to put on this act in front of me. I can tell you clearly that, in my eyes, your current actions are no different from desertion. If you want to truly grasp the principles that everyone needs, the final requirements won’t be so easy to meet, understand?”

Actually, Mr. Xu didn't want to leave either. The reason was simple: the situation was too complicated now. If he left directly, he might be labeled a traitor. They were all important figures in the country, and at this critical moment, they had to stay.

"it is good!"

Once everyone was ready, they immediately sprang into action. Although no one knew how long this method could be sustained, upon reflection, hitting the target was the best possible outcome. Therefore, they had no opportunity or time to explain.

“Think it over carefully. Do you plan to desert, take your families away, and bear the infamy for all eternity, or do you plan to fight alongside the country to the end? I’ll say it again: if you run away, I believe the children will never be able to hold their heads high again and will look down on you.”

The two looked at the child, unsure what to say. At that moment, Xu Jiajia suddenly decided to step forward and help.

"If all else fails, I'll lend you a hand."

"You just stay home and take good care of the kids. As long as you're here, you'll be my strong support. Besides, my scientific team is working overtime on research. If we can get through this crisis, maybe we can see tomorrow."

But now, countries around the world are sensing something is wrong. That unstable wall has become a major concern for everyone. Many countries have moved their weapons and equipment in front of it.

The couple never dreamed that in the end, it would be Old Xu who would criticize them from head to toe.

"You two always panic at crucial moments, thinking everything could go wrong. But think about it carefully, how many things are really worth such a panic?"

If the current conditions were to change drastically, the outcome would be predictable. Moreover, their current capabilities are gradually diminishing.

Nowadays, everyone understands that such a demand could have a significant impact on people, and the consequences could be quite dire. However, the matter itself might not be so complicated; with careful consideration, one can understand the true nature of their environment.

“In that case, it’s settled then. But you need to move quickly. This house is really not safe now. Remember how much effort we went through to move here last time? Now that we’ve exceeded that limit, I’m afraid they’ll use all sorts of methods, like using surveillance to take you away.”

"Will not!"

This time, Mr. Xu appeared remarkably calm.

"You have to trust your scientists. They're working day and night. What's driving them? That Chen Tianfei, though young and impetuous, has an extremely strong sense of responsibility. Talented people like him are truly rare. And Chen Fei is working like crazy too." (End of Chapter)