Lydia said softly, "I'm not good at talking anyway. You've already said what I wanted to say, so I don't have anything to add."

Kureya looked at the two of them and smiled. Although the two often bickered over trivial matters, they actually had a very good relationship.

Erica and Lydie both came from orphanages and had clean backgrounds, which is why Valslan was able to trust them. The more complicated a person's social relationships are, the harder it is for them to pass Valslan's internal review.

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Meanwhile, Li Wei invited Soufflé out.

Although Soufflé was surprised that Levi would extend an invitation to her, she still accepted the invitation on time.

Today, in order to meet Li Wei, she changed into a casual home outfit that she doesn't often wear: a fitted shirt paired with a black long skirt and a white vest, giving her a youthful look that belies her age.

Li Wei had seen all kinds of beauties, but Soufflé possessed a special charm that made her stand out.

Soufflé possesses a cool and elegant demeanor with a touch of demureness. Although her looks are only average in Li Wei's harem, her refined temperament makes her irresistible to anyone. Wherever she is, she is always the one who attracts attention.

Soufflé gently smoothed her wind-blown hair. As a massive seagoing vessel with a four-kilometer-long axis, Little Garden sailed very smoothly, just like on land, with almost no shaking. However, the sea breeze here was still quite strong.

Li Wei smiled and said, "You look very beautiful today, a completely different style from usual."

Normally, the soufflé keeps to itself and plays a supporting role. But when she starts to show her charm, the naive young girl Kirishima Sakura is no match for the soufflé.

"Thank you." After saying that, Soufflé didn't know what to say next. This was the first time she had experienced a situation like this. Whether it was conducting experiments or handling company affairs, she could do everything in an orderly manner. However, when it came to relationships, she was a complete novice with no experience whatsoever.

Li Wei laughed and said, "Let's go, the ship is quite lively now, there are many interesting things."

"Hmm..." Soufflé nodded. She was feeling a little flustered. Since she didn't know what to do, she would just follow Li Wei's lead. Moreover, Li Wei had taken off his mask, which was rare for him. Looking at Li Wei's profile, she felt an indescribable sense of happiness.

The two spent a long time exploring life on the boat, chatting and laughing along the way, their handsome appearance and beautiful features drawing envy from others.

The two stopped at a barbecue restaurant, ordered some barbecue and two cans of beer, as a temporary rest.

“I’m very happy to be with you, but I will be leaving here in a while,” Li Wei said.

Soufflé, still unaware of what Levi meant by leaving, asked, "Are you unhappy with your work here in Valslan?"

Li Wei said, "It's not about work, but about my impending departure from this world."

Soufflé turned to look at Li Wei and said, "Leave this world? I don't understand what you mean."

Li Wei smiled and said, "I come from another world. Now I am about to finish what I need to do here. After I finish, I will leave this world."

Li Wei repeated the same story he had used to deceive Kureya. As his alter ego, Judar didn't need to worry about such lies being exposed.

Soufflé was shocked. She never expected that her first encounter with the man she liked would end like this.

Li Wei continued, "I would like to invite you to leave with me."

Soufflé was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected Levi to extend an invitation to her. However, the invitation did indeed tempt her, because she didn't have many ties here. Apart from Kirishima Sakura, there was no one else she cared about...

Soufflé didn't doubt whether Levi was lying, nor did she doubt the reality of the other world. For her, as long as she could be with the person she loved, it didn't matter where she was.

After all, most of her memories in this world were sad. If she hadn't been saved by Kirishima Sakura, she probably would have committed suicide by now. So, leaving with Li Wei was a good thing in her eyes.

Soufflé asked, "Can I bring the others along?"

Li Wei said, "You want to bring Ying along, right?"

Soufflé nodded. After all, before meeting Li Wei, Kirishima Sakura was the most important person to her. So if she were to leave this world now, she would try to take Kirishima Sakura with her. After all, apart from her, no one else would treat Kirishima Sakura sincerely and would only use her as a cash cow.

Rather than letting Kirishima Sakura suffer from bad luck with men, it's better to bring her along with Li Wei. At least then, there won't be any worries about making a living. Even if Kirishima Sakura doesn't sing, she can still survive.

Soufflé said, "Sakura's fame is too great now. If I'm here, I can barely protect her. But if we're separated, she'll be devoured by those bastards, skin and bones. After all, she's not a combat-type martial artist and doesn't have any trump cards to overturn the table."

Li Wei nodded. Even the wealthy elites of the old era would treat martial artists, who possessed top-tier human martial prowess, as they could easily take their opponents down with them if they were unhappy. The self-destruction of a martial artist, with its nuclear-bomb-like destructive power, was something most people wouldn't dare provoke.

However, for a martial artist like Kirishima Sakura, who lacks combat prowess, running away is practically the only option left when faced with a real problem. Therefore, even if she encounters problems in the future, the initiative won't be in her hands, making Soufflé's concerns justified.

Chapter 1. A Wonderful Future

Soufflé said, "I will discuss it with Sakura, but I will not force her. If she wants to stay here, I will respect her wishes."

Soufflé wasn't the kind of old-fashioned parent who liked to dictate things. On all the important matters, she would consult with Kirishima Sakura instead of arbitrarily making decisions for her.

Li Wei nodded and said, "As an independent person, she has her own ideas, so her actions are reasonable."

Soufflé's attitude towards Kirishima Sakura also made Li Wei sigh inwardly. Such parents are relatively rare in China. After all, tradition is there, and some things are not so easy to change.

After leaving the barbecue restaurant, Soufflé parted ways with Levi. Soufflé went back to try and persuade Kirishima Sakura, but this was not a difficult task for her.

After all, she and Kirishima Sakura had become family over the years, and she couldn't possibly leave Kirishima Sakura here alone to face the dangerous world outside.

Meanwhile, Li Wei also had his own matters to attend to. After all, a lunar war awaited him, and he needed to make some preparations. Although they were just small fry, considering their sheer number and the fact that he was fighting on foreign soil, eliminating the barbarian stronghold without damaging the moon was no easy task, even for him.

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Inside the rather simple-looking office, the old man who had spoken with Li Wei earlier was sitting to one side of the conference table.

While the elderly man was waiting, another elderly man pushed open the door.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Lao Liu. You seem to be in a good mood." The old man in the suit sat down and chuckled.

The old man, called Lao Liu, said, "Sir, you seem to be in a much better mood than I am. The meeting is over, have you come up with any rules?"

The leader laughed and said, "Not yet. Taking over such a huge business empire, even with the cooperation of the other side, is not a simple matter. After all, this is not a simple business transfer, but involves the integration of a large number of classified technologies and military forces. I have lived most of my life, and this is the first time I have experienced such a large-scale operation."

The old man asked, "Have you figured out anything about that cruiser you brought back?"

The leader laughed and said, "There have been some results, but with the technology we have now, we can't mass-produce such a good thing before we receive what the other side has sent. The other side really wants to hand over that behemoth to us. There are no problems with the cruiser's internal system. They even left some Easter eggs for us inside, which made the researchers very happy."

The old man smiled; he believed in Li Wei, and Li Wei was willing to believe in them as well.

The old man smiled and said, "After all, he is our compatriot. Although we are not from the same universe, I believe that sooner or later, our people will be spread throughout the entire multiverse, and the advanced stage of happiness that everyone can achieve will be realized step by step by our descendants."

The leader sighed and said, "When it comes to Chongguo, many people immediately think of the phrase 'vast territory and abundant resources,' but in reality, when it comes to per capita income, we are relatively backward."

The old man nodded. He understood this. Over the years, in order to catch up with the advanced countries abroad, they had paid too high a price. Don't be fooled by the fact that the Chong Kingdom suffered the least losses during the previous barbarian invasion. It was just that the cost had been shifted elsewhere.

The leader said, "The other side left planetary environmental modification technology in the cruiser's system. According to relevant experts, with this technology, we can establish a home on most solid and liquid surface planets. As long as we don't encounter an extreme environment like Jupiter, we can take root anywhere."

The old man's eyes widened in astonishment; he was speechless with disbelief. He had never imagined that the great gift Levi left on the cruiser would be such a precious technology.

The leader laughed and said, "We've been held hostage by those foreigners for over a hundred years, and now it's finally our turn to hold others hostage. We old guys discussed it and decided to retaliate in kind and eliminate the future troubles completely."

The old man felt his mind was struggling to keep up. This technology for terraforming planets was incredibly valuable to the current nation. If a portion of the population could be relocated to explore outer space, the country would gain a significant advantage, seizing the initiative in the age of space exploration. The population pressure would then be transformed into a population advantage. Young people who currently wanted to relax could, if they so desired, go to outer space or even other planets to explore.

The leader said, "Besides planetary terraforming technology, Levi also left us with warp drive and jump drive technologies. According to the description, the warp drive can reach speeds of 4 AU per second. Once we master this technology, traveling to and from Mars will be a matter of minutes at most. As for the jump drive, it will allow us to jump light-years at a time. Ten jumps within an hour would cover a distance of 4 light-years. Perhaps in our lifetime, we will be able to unveil the mysteries of the universe."

The old man slapped his thigh and laughed loudly, "This is great! I've been fed up with those guys from your country for a long time. Now, we'll definitely crush them on Earth. But we need to be careful about espionage. This technology was sent to us from across the universe by that young friend. We can't let those bastards steal it!"

The leader laughed and said, "Don't worry, the information is at the highest level of secrecy. As long as we don't give our approval, it won't leak. Just like you said, we plan to crush those enemies on Earth. Once our starships equipped with warp and jump engines reach a certain scale, we'll completely control Earth's high orbit, preventing them from even reaching outer space. We'll keep them firmly on the ground. At that time, the entire outer space will belong to our billions!"

Chapter 1. The Lunar Campaign Begins

After a two-hour meeting with his staff, the leader was physically tired, but mentally he was quite excited. The thought of soon being able to open up outer space and increase the per capita population made him so excited that he couldn't sleep.

Despite his secretary's repeated reminders that he should rest, he insisted on coming to meet the elderly man surnamed Liu.

The conference room door opened, and Secretary Nian walked in, saying, "Sir, it's already two in the morning, you should rest."

The old man chuckled and said, "I should take my leave now, after all, it's my turn to deal with the mess next."

The leader nodded and said, "I'll have to leave the negotiations to you. We'll provide you with all the support we can, and we'll try our best to create a smokescreen so that the other side doesn't realize our true intentions."

The old man nodded, indicating that he understood. He had spent his whole life at the negotiating table and had seen all sorts of chaotic situations, so he was very clear about what he was going to do next.

When ordinary people receive something good or a big prize, some people find it hard to control their desire to show off and end up flaunting it everywhere, which eventually attracts the covetous eyes of those with ulterior motives.

Such a mistake is something a professional like him would never make. Although he currently holds a technological advantage, this technology has not yet been transformed into real power. Therefore, he still has to play his part and play the minor role. He cannot be too timid and bide his time, nor can he be too aggressive and let the outside world notice any clues. This kind of tightrope walking and micromanagement is difficult for someone who has been in this position for decades to grasp the right balance.

Watching the leader leave accompanied by his secretary, the old man smiled. He too had his own battlefield, and now everyone was striving for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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Li Wei successfully resolved his personal issues, and with the superior technology he provided, Valslan's fleet quickly took shape, with both personnel and ships assembling at a faster pace than ever before.

More than ten large starships assembled in orbit, a spectacle that attracted global attention. The entire world's large starship fleet combined numbers just over ten, and nearly half of them are in Valsland's hands. This time, aside from various non-combat starships, Valsland has essentially deployed its entire force. Valsland's ability to enjoy national-level status as a corporation relies on its massive military power; no one wants to leave Valsland with nothing.

A massive fleet with over 10,000 crew members is a force that most countries cannot afford to maintain.

At this moment, Li Wei was on the flagship's command bridge, sitting in the staff position, while his clone, Judar, was sitting in the commander's seat, issuing orders.

In reality, professional command is not handled by Judar; Judar merely serves as the spiritual symbol of the fleet, residing at its core. Neither Levi nor Judar will remain on board after the battle begins. Levi and his clone exist as the fleet's strategic force, responsible for preventing various unforeseen situations.

On the other flagship, Geese and Krauser's clones were holding the line. With Levi's main body and three clones, such combat power meant that it was only a matter of time before they could not only take down the moon, but also destroy the Earth.

"Commander-in-Chief, there's a reconnaissance ship from the United States following us. Please give the order." The navigator turned around and said to Judar, who was not far behind them.

Judar said, "Lock onto the enemy with the pulse cannon and issue a warning. If they continue to follow us, sink them directly."

"Understood!" The navigator turned around and relayed Judar's orders to the control tower. All the secondary guns of the massive flagship were locked onto the scout ship located at the rear of the fleet.

A short while later, the reconnaissance ship took the initiative to increase the distance between the two sides.

The fleet continued sailing forward and soon reached the optimal firing position. With current human technology, it would be possible to bombard the moon directly from Earth, but doing so would compromise the accuracy of the bombardment and could easily miss, causing unnecessary damage to the moon.

The moon is a crucial factor influencing Earth's tides. If irreversible damage were caused to the moon, humanity would ultimately suffer the consequences. This is precisely why humanity is hesitant to act decisively. However, the technology possessed by the Valslan is sufficient to allow the fleet to reach a relatively nearby location.

Just as the fleet reached its designated position, a large amount of light rushed towards it, instantly enveloping the entire fleet. However, each of Valslan's large ships was equipped with a sturdy shield, and their armor also employed special energy-resistant technology. In a sense, they were "dual masters of magic and martial arts," making them quite effective against the barbarians.

The fleet continued its advance, braving the barbarian firepower without feeling any pressure. Although the shields of each ship were constantly rippling from the numerous beams of light, none of the ships were truly breached. The fleet continued to approach the moon.

When the fleet's formation was perfectly deployed, the counterattack began.

Once all the starships and weapon systems were able to precisely lock onto the entrance to the barbarian lair on the moon, concentrated fire began.

Pulse cannons, kinetic energy cannons, cluster beams, heavy cluster torpedoes—all sorts of weapons began unleashing their firepower, instantly suppressing the barbarian forces' firepower.

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