Chapter 43: A Brilliant Strategy to Defeat the Enemy and Turn the Tide

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The night wind was cool as it brushed against Mao Yu’s coat. With Mao Ling and Feng Yao beside him, he appeared outside Minister Li’s office like a ghost. With a light leap, the three of them vaulted over the high wall. Their movements were so smooth they could have come straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster.

“Good grief, how did this kid get here again?” Minister Li had just set down his thermos when Mao Yu swaggered into the room. He nearly spat out the goji berry tea he had just swallowed.

“You... you... how did you get in here?” he stammered, eyes wide with terror as he pointed at Mao Yu.

Alliance Leader Zhang also set down his teacup with an unhappy expression, his brows tightly furrowed. “Mao Yu, you have repeatedly trespassed into government facilities. Do you have no respect for the rules?”

The corners of Mao Yu’s lips curved into a meaningful smile. Instead of producing the documents immediately, he spoke in an unhurried tone.

“Leaders, this superpowered city has been anything but peaceful lately. Crisis lurks everywhere, and undercurrents are surging beneath the surface. I’m afraid things are a hundred times more dangerous than you imagine.”

A trace of fear flashed through Minister Li’s eyes. What he feared most was trouble, so he hurriedly asked, “What do you mean? Has the Dark Forces made another move?”

Alliance Leader Zhang, however, looked disdainful. “You’re just spreading alarm! The Superpowered Alliance is powerful enough. Why should we fear the Dark Forces?”

Mao Yu spread his hands and shrugged, looking as though he were saying, Believe it or not. He continued, “Actually, I have a plan that might resolve this crisis. I suggest that the lower-ranking personnel of the Superpowered Alliance and the government begin engaging in deeper exchanges and cooperation, so that both sides can better understand one another.”

“What are you talking about?” Minister Li stared at him blankly, as though he had just heard the most absurd fantasy imaginable.

Alliance Leader Zhang rolled his eyes. “You mean those people whose only talents are serving tea and pouring water should fight shoulder to shoulder with superpowered warriors like us? This is ridiculous!”

Seeing their incredulous expressions, Mao Yu had already anticipated their reaction. He drew a deep breath and spoke with deliberate mystery.

“This plan is far from simple. It can turn everyone into the most trusted of comrades within a very short time...” Before he finished, his gaze swept across the two men, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. Then he fell silent, calmly waiting for their response.

The entire room instantly sank into an eerie silence. Confusion, doubt, and the faintest trace of unease filled the air.

Minister Li and Alliance Leader Zhang exchanged glances, clearly dismissing Mao Yu’s bizarre plan with contempt.

“Mao Yu, have you been reading too many novels? Exchanges among ordinary personnel, building mutual understanding? The Superpowered Alliance’s time is precious. We don’t have time to play house with them!” Alliance Leader Zhang waved impatiently, his voice filled with disdain.

Minister Li nodded repeatedly in agreement. “Exactly, exactly. The government is overwhelmed with official business. Where would we find the time for this pointless nonsense? Why don’t you tell us something practical instead?”

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A cold smile tugged at the corners of Mao Yu’s lips. He had expected precisely this reaction. Crossing his arms over his chest, he leaned against the wall and spoke with a hint of provocation.

“Tsk, tsk. Leaders, your level of awareness is far too low. Haven’t you heard that the grassroots are the true source of strength? This isn’t some childish game. It is the key to breaking through the Dark Forces’ new defenses!”

“Bullshit!” Alliance Leader Zhang slammed his palm onto the table and roared. “I’ve spent all these years in the world of superpowered warriors, and I’ve never heard such an absurd theory! Stop spouting nonsense and misleading people!”

Minister Li did not dare explode like Alliance Leader Zhang, but he still frowned, his expression displeased.

The air reeked of gunpowder, and the atmosphere instantly grew taut.

Mao Yu felt the immense pressure radiating from the two powerful men, yet he kept his back straight. When Alliance Leader Zhang shouted at him, he did not retreat. Instead, he took a step forward, anger flickering in his eyes.

“Alliance Leader Zhang, you’ve spent all these years in the world of superpowered warriors, yet you’ve become so narrow-minded and set in your ways. I brought this plan because I wanted everyone to unite against the Dark Forces, but you continue to treat it with contempt. Aren’t you afraid that your arrogance will plunge the entire superpowered city into eternal ruin?”

“All right. Since you refuse to believe me, let the evidence speak for itself!”

Mao Yu’s tone suddenly changed, and a mysterious smile appeared on his face. With his arms crossed, he looked at the disdainful expressions of the two leaders and gave a cold laugh.

“It seems the two of you won’t shed a tear until you see the coffin.”

He flicked his hand lightly, and Mao Ling handed over the documents from behind him. Mao Yu accepted them but did not hurry to give them to the two men. Instead, he slowly turned the pages before their eyes, speaking as he did so.

“The Dark Forces’ conspiracy is hidden within these pages. You said you didn’t believe me, didn’t you? Then take a good look today.”

With that, he slammed the documents onto the table. Several pages flew loose from the impact, and the key information landed directly within the two leaders’ line of sight.

Their expressions instantly changed from contempt to terror. Their bodies instinctively recoiled.

Seeing their reaction, Mao Yu smiled smugly. “Do you still think my plan is ridiculous?”

Startled by Mao Yu’s sudden action, Minister Li and Alliance Leader Zhang picked up the documents in confusion and began reading them carefully. As time passed, their faces grew uglier and uglier, while cold sweat began to seep across their foreheads.

When they saw the conspiracy laid out in the documents, a chill ran through them.

“This... this... how is this possible?!” Minister Li pointed at the contents with a trembling finger, his voice filled with shock and fear.

Alliance Leader Zhang’s face had also turned deathly pale. The veins on his forehead stood out, and the contempt in his eyes had been replaced by profound apprehension.

They finally realized that Mao Yu’s earlier plan had not been childish nonsense at all. He had been laying the groundwork for the operation to come.

Looking at the two men, who seemed frightened out of their wits, Mao Yu could not help feeling pleased. The corners of his lips lifted slightly, and a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

Just as he was about to say something, the corner of his eye caught sight of the doorway. A subtle chill suddenly rose from the depths of his heart.

Nearby, Mao Ling and Feng Yao watched as Mao Yu held his own against the two powerful leaders and left them completely stunned. Their eyes sparkled with admiration.

Feng Yao practically transformed into a demure little bird. She leaned gently against Mao Yu’s shoulder and said softly, “Mao Yu, you’re amazing!”

A faint, delicate fragrance drifted into Mao Yu’s nose, warming his heart. Unable to resist, he reached out and gently tousled Feng Yao’s hair.

Mao Ling stood nearby with a look of worship, clenching her small fists as she shouted excitedly, “Big Brother Mao, you’re practically my idol!”

Before the battle, Mao Ling had gazed at Mao Yu with open admiration, yet she still held her weapon tightly in her hands. It was her first time facing a major battle, and the tension showed. Even so, she was doing her best to overcome it, demonstrating both courage and growth.

Praised by the two girls, Mao Yu immediately felt strength surging through his entire body. Secretly delighted, he thought, Heh heh, looks like my charm has gone up again!

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“There’s no time to waste. We leave at once!”

With a grand sweep of his hand, Mao Yu led everyone toward the Dark Forces’ base in a mighty procession.

Outside the base, the situation was already as tense as a drawn sword. The atmosphere was stretched taut, like a musical string on the verge of snapping.

The leader of the Dark Forces, Shadow, stood atop a raised platform with a cold smile on his lips.

“Hmph. What fools. They actually dared to come straight to our door!”

With a wave of his hand, a well-trained squad of superpowered warriors immediately charged forward, colliding head-on with the government personnel and members of the Superpowered Alliance.

In an instant, superpowered light flashed across the battlefield. Dust and stones flew through the air, and the entire field descended into chaos.

All manner of dazzling abilities clashed back and forth, creating a spectacle that dazzled the eyes.

Fireballs, ice spikes, lightning, vines... Every kind of elemental force collided in midair, erupting into deafening booms.

“Brothers, don’t panic! Hold the line and follow my orders!”

Mao Yu stood at the very front of the formation, calmly directing the battle like a general who had already planned every move.

Under his command, the government personnel and the members of the Superpowered Alliance were slightly weaker individually, yet they worked together with perfect coordination. Advancing and retreating in orderly fashion, they gradually gained the upper hand.

“Damn it! Why is this kid so difficult to deal with?”

Shadow’s face darkened horribly at the sight.

Just as the balance of victory was about to tip, the Dark Forces suddenly unleashed a mysterious superpowered weapon.

A massive black sphere slowly rose into the sky, radiating a terrifying energy fluctuation that made everyone’s heart tremble.

“Not good! Fall back!”

Mao Yu’s heart sank, and he shouted the warning. He spun around at once, forming a series of hand seals as he muttered an incantation under his breath.

A brilliant white light suddenly burst from his body. It rapidly spread outward, forming a gigantic protective barrier that enveloped all the government personnel and members of the Superpowered Alliance.

The Dark Forces’ energy blast slammed into the barrier. Though the barrier shook violently, it did not break.

The veins on Mao Yu’s forehead bulged as he shouted, “Everyone, channel your strength into the barrier!”

One after another, the others responded. Beams of superpowered light converged upon the protective barrier.

In that moment, the forces of light and darkness collided in fierce opposition, creating a breathtaking and震撼的 spectacle.

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