Tempest of the Battlefield Chapter 567

"Syracuse, the rest is all up to you . " Wang Tong didn't ask a lot from Syracuse, but he knew that he could trust him . However, if the latter betrayed him, he would kill the two-faced SOB in a heartbeat .

Syracuse was well aware of his situation, and he was smarter than to think of double-crossing Wang Tong . Although he was a businessman, his aspiration was not only to make money . He was a firm believer that making money and helping the human world were not mutually exclusive .

After all, what would be the point of having a huge pile of wealth without the life to enjoy it?

Syracuse went straight to his office and called for a conference call meeting .

"Syracuse, what the heck are you doing in Maersa! Did you finish the task I told you to?"

"Father, I have urgent news for you," Syracuse said earnestly .

Syracuse's father had never seen his son act so seriously before, so he asked, "What is it? I know you have made some progress lately, but don't take the family's trust for granted . "

"We have overcome the technical difficulties in mass producing the crystal gun," Syracuse said slowly .

"What!" The old man exclaimed incredulously . He had dreamed of such a day; this breakthrough would make his family the biggest weapon provider of the world .

"Haha! Good! Excellent!" The significance of this development was beyond description . The old man simply found himself at a lack of words to praise his son's achievement .

"It came with a caveat though . "

"Caveat?" the old man frowned .

"The inventor had requested us to provide assistance in spreading the technology," Syracuse explained .

The old man knew right away that "assistance" meant making the pattern a public asset, essentially giving up a large share of the profit to other manufacturers .

"We can't make the call between the two of us . We need to call the board . "

"Yes, father . However, the inventor was very adamant in his request . Right now, we still don't have access to it . The pattern is still in the hands of Wang Tong . "

Hearing Wang Tong's name, the old man nodded in resignation . The breakthrough in the crystal gun was highly classified information, and only the core leaders of the Maersa city knew about it . They had to keep it to themselves before the guns finally hit the production line . The dark ones were as smart and cunning as humans, and their spies were everywhere .

The development had inspired enthusiasm among the core leaders . Once the gun was mass produced, every citizen inside the city could become part of the defense force . This would allow the METAL warriors to charge out of the city and meet the opponent in the open field without worrying about defense . The introduction of these weapons into the battlefield would case a paradigm shift and completely change how the battles were fought .

…

By now, Aamir and Marcos had become Wang Tong's most trusted advisers, and were in charge of managing the city . Wang Tong, on the other hand, had focused completely on training the elite soldiers . He had grouped the soldiers into different units, and let them perform military drills against each other .

Although he was the city lord, Wang Tong had spent little time on affairs concerning the city . He didn't take over the Maersa City because he wanted to control the Maersa district; he did it to prepare for something much greater: his coup de grace .

The soldiers' spirit rose as they felt their strength increase by the day . Wang Tong had handpicked five hundred soldiers as the elite unit . It consisted of a hundred or so Mastery casters, and four hundred METAL warriors . The main duty of the elite group was to inspire the other soldiers around them .
Mass production of the energy gun was never part of Wang Tong's plan . However, the gods were kind this time and bestowed the gift to the humans . However, despite the positive effect it would make on the battlefield, Wang Tong knew that he could not rely on it to change the fate of humanity .

"Tianzong, how was the drafting of the reserve parties . "

"Slow . We have lots of applications, but not a lot of them can make the cut . "

"Hehe, let's try the best we can . This is going to be a hell of a fight . We can't force others to risk their lives either . "

"Yes, young master . " Yin Tianzong was the only person in whom Wang Tong had confided his real plan . Although it was a very risky move, it would be extremely effective in inspiring the human soldiers while delivering a huge blow to the Zergs . However, if Wang Tong's plan failed, many lives would be lost, and that had greatly unnerved Yin Tianzong .

If the human world consisted of only Mars, Yin Tianzong might have strongly advised Wang Tong to take his time . However, it was not only the humans on the Mars that was threatened by the Zergs, but also the ones on the moon and Earth . The situation on there had deteriorated so much that Wang Tong simply could not afford to take thing slowly .

"What about the Divine Mastery Sect?" Yin Tianzong asked . He was not too worried for the warriors' life, since he had expected them to be ready to pay the ultimate sacrifice . Plus, they were well prepared in preserving the soldiers' lives, and a key element in that planning was the return of Xiao Yuyu and her field medics .

No one other than Wang Tong could persuade Michaux to let go of his best medics .

"I will have to pay Michaux a visit sooner or later . " Wang Tong said as he cracked a smile . He would carry out his plan with or without Michaux's help, but at least he should try to enlist him .

…

As the headquarter of the Sect, the city of the Divine Mastery was considered to be the safest city on Mars . At the city center, a giant tower was erected with an insurmountable height . It stood tall and straight, reaching high above the clouds . For centuries, this was the spine that supported all Martians' spirit and resolution .

The city of the Divine Mastery and a few other cities around it were under the Sect's total control . The strong presence of the Sect didn't allow any room for the Zergs . Therefore, this area prospered in absolute safety, forming a stark contrast with the war-torn and poverty-stricken scenes that were so common in other parts of the planet . Michaux was not a god, so he could not fix the problem that did not have a solution . All he could do was increase his zone of influence slowly .

After days of traveling, Wang Tong had finally arrived at the legendary city where Li Feng and the Divine Master had first met . Unlike Li Feng, who traveled as a renowned warrior, Wang Tong arrived in the city as a nobody .

"Excuse me, where can I find the young master of the sect?" Wang Tong asked a vendor who was selling hot breakfast .

"Hehe, are you a refugee from other districts? It's easy . Follow the road till you reach the tower . "

"Thanks!"

"Hey! Do you want to join the sect? Don't keep your hopes too high . " The competition to become one of the sect members was fierce after all .

Wang Tong nodded and then walked straight toward the direction he was given . It had been five years since he last met Michaux, and he was interested to know how much more he had learned about the Divine Path .

"Hold on a second; I will give you breakfast for free . " The vendor liked Wang Tong, and decided to offer him some food . The latter didn't refuse, so he sat down and started eating .

"You are a pig!" A girl chided . "How many days have you not eaten anything for?"

Wang Tong shot the girl a glance and buried his face into the bowl again .

"Are you looking for the young master?" The girl asked curiously .

"Two more bowls please . " Wang Tong announced, continuing to ignore the girl .

"Hey, I am talking to you! How rude!" The girl protested .

"It's rude to meet me while wearing a mask . " Wang Tong said blankly . He didn't know who this person was, and neither did he care .

The girl was taken aback by Wang Tong's reply . "So, you can tell?"

Wang Tong didn't answer . He stood up, paid the vendor, and walked away .

"Hey, hey! Wait for me!" The girl hurried to stop Wang Tong .

"What is it?" Wang Tong asked impatiently .

"What kind of a gentleman are you? Who ignores a lady like that?"

Wang Tong rolled his eyes as he turned around and started off toward the tower .

Chapter 567: Old Friends. Translator: Oneshotwonder Editor: Hitesh_ Syracuse, the rest is all up to you . Wang Tong didnt ask a lot from Syracuse, but he knew that he could trust him . However, if the latter betrayed him, he would kill the two-faced SOB in a heartbeat . Syracuse was well aware of his situation, and he was smarter than to think of double-crossing Wang Tong . Although he was a businessman, his aspiration was not only to make money . He was a firm believer that making money and helping the human world were not mutually exclusive . After all, what would be the point of having a huge pile of wealth without the life to enjoy it? Syracuse went straight to his office and called for a conference call meeting . Syracuse, what the heck are you doing in Maersa! Did you finish the task I told you to? Father, I have urgent news for you, Syracuse said earnestly . Syracuses father had never seen his son act so seriously before, so he asked, What is it? I know you have made some progress lately, but dont take the familys trust for granted . We have overcome the technical difficulties in mass producing the crystal gun, Syracuse said slowly . What! The old man exclaimed incredulously . He had dreamed of such a day; this breakthrough would make his family the biggest weapon provider of the world . Haha! Good! Excellent! The significance of this development was beyond description . The old man simply found himself at a lack of words to praise his sons achievement . It came with a caveat though . Caveat? the old man frowned . The inventor had requested us to provide assistance in spreading the technology, Syracuse explained . The old man knew right away that assistance meant making the pattern a public asset, essentially giving up a large share of the profit to other manufacturers . We cant make the call between the two of us . We need to call the board . Yes, father . However, the inventor was very adamant in his request . Right now, we still dont have access to it . The pattern is still in the hands of Wang Tong . Hearing Wang Tongs name, the old man nodded in resignation . The breakthrough in the crystal gun was highly classified information, and only the core leaders of the Maersa city knew about it . They had to keep it to themselves before the guns finally hit the production line . The dark ones were as smart and cunning as humans, and their spies were everywhere . The development had inspired enthusiasm among the core leaders . Once the gun was mass produced, every citizen inside the city could become part of the defense force . This would allow the METAL warriors to charge out of the city and meet the opponent in the open field without worrying about defense . The introduction of these weapons into the battlefield would case a paradigm shift and completely change how the battles were fought . … By now, Aamir and Marcos had become Wang Tongs most trusted advisers, and were in charge of managing the city . Wang Tong, on the other hand, had focused completely on training the elite soldiers . He had grouped the soldiers into different units, and let them perform military drills against each other . Although he was the city lord, Wang Tong had spent little time on affairs concerning the city . He didnt take over the Maersa City because he wanted to control the Maersa district; he did it to prepare for something much greater: his coup de grace . The soldiers spirit rose as they felt their strength increase by the day . Wang Tong had handpicked five hundred soldiers as the elite unit . It consisted of a hundred or so Mastery casters, and four hundred METAL warriors . The main duty of the elite group was to inspire the other soldiers around them Mass production of the energy gun was never part of Wang Tongs plan . However, the gods were kind this time and bestowed the gift to the humans . However, despite the positive effect it would make on the battlefield, Wang Tong knew that he could not rely on it to change the fate of humanity . Tianzong, how was the drafting of the reserve parties . Slow . We have lots of applications, but not a lot of them can make the cut . Hehe, lets try the best we can . This is going to be a hell of a fight . We cant force others to risk their lives either . Yes, young master . Yin Tianzong was the only person in whom Wang Tong had confided his real plan . Although it was a very risky move, it would be extremely effective in inspiring the human soldiers while delivering a huge blow to the Zergs . However, if Wang Tongs plan failed, many lives would be lost, and that had greatly unnerved Yin Tianzong . If the human world consisted of only Mars, Yin Tianzong might have strongly advised Wang Tong to take his time . However, it was not only the humans on the Mars that was threatened by the Zergs, but also the ones on the moon and Earth . The situation on there had deteriorated so much that Wang Tong simply could not afford to take thing slowly . What about the Divine Mastery Sect? Yin Tianzong asked . He was not too worried for the warriors life, since he had expected them to be ready to pay the ultimate sacrifice . Plus, they were well prepared in preserving the soldiers lives, and a key element in that planning was the return of Xiao Yuyu and her field medics . No one other than Wang Tong could persuade Michaux to let go of his best medics . I will have to pay Michaux a visit sooner or later . Wang Tong said as he cracked a smile . He would carry out his plan with or without Michauxs help, but at least he should try to enlist him . … As the headquarter of the Sect, the city of the Divine Mastery was considered to be the safest city on Mars . At the city center, a giant tower was erected with an insurmountable height . It stood tall and straight, reaching high above the clouds . For centuries, this was the spine that supported all Martians spirit and resolution . The city of the Divine Mastery and a few other cities around it were under the Sects total control . The strong presence of the Sect didnt allow any room for the Zergs . Therefore, this area prospered in absolute safety, forming a stark contrast with the war-torn and poverty-stricken scenes that were so common in other parts of the planet . Michaux was not a god, so he could not fix the problem that did not have a solution . All he could do was increase his zone of influence slowly . After days of traveling, Wang Tong had finally arrived at the legendary city where Li Feng and the Divine Master had first met . Unlike Li Feng, who traveled as a renowned warrior, Wang Tong arrived in the city as a nobody . Excuse me, where can I find the young master of the sect? Wang Tong asked a vendor who was selling hot breakfast . Hehe, are you a refugee from other districts? Its easy . Follow the road till you reach the tower . Thanks! Hey! Do you want to join the sect? Dont keep your hopes too high . The competition to become one of the sect members was fierce after all . Wang Tong nodded and then walked straight toward the direction he was given . It had been five years since he last met Michaux, and he was interested to know how much more he had learned about the Divine Path . Hold on a second; I will give you breakfast for free . The vendor liked Wang Tong, and decided to offer him some food . The latter didnt refuse, so he sat down and started eating . You are a pig! A girl chided . How many days have you not eaten anything for? Wang Tong shot the girl a glance and buried his face into the bowl again . Are you looking for the young master? The girl asked curiously . Two more bowls please . Wang Tong announced, continuing to ignore the girl . Hey, I am talking to you! How rude! The girl protested . Its rude to meet me while wearing a mask . Wang Tong said blankly . He didnt know who this person was, and neither did he care . The girl was taken aback by Wang Tongs reply . So, you can tell? Wang Tong didnt answer . He stood up, paid the vendor, and walked away . Hey, hey! Wait for me! The girl hurried to stop Wang Tong . What is it? Wang Tong asked impatiently . What kind of a gentleman are you? Who ignores a lady like that? Wang Tong rolled his eyes as he turned around and started off toward the tower .

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