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Chapter 1048 - 914: Taking the Initiative to Strike · Oct 13, 2026

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1001 Chapter 1001 - 867: Everything Has Changed 2026-10-13
1002 Chapter 1002 - 868: Poverty 2026-10-13
1003 Chapter 1003 - 869: The Boss’s Boss 2026-10-13
1004 Chapter 1004 - 870: Get Out Here 2026-10-13
1005 Chapter 1005 - 871: Menacing Arrival 2026-10-13
1006 Chapter 1006 - 872: Obsession 2026-10-13
1007 Chapter 1007 - 373: Supreme Price 2026-10-13
1008 Chapter 1008 - 374: Soul Nourishing Pill 2026-10-13
1009 Chapter 1009 - 375: Ancient Tomb 2026-10-13
1010 Chapter 1010 - 376: Raring to Go 2026-10-13
1011 Chapter 1011 - 377: How Dare They? 2026-10-13
1012 Chapter 1012 - 878: Ripple Effects 2026-10-13
1013 Chapter 1013 - 879: Rising to the Challenge 2026-10-13
1014 Chapter 1014 - 880: Charge In 2026-10-13
1015 Chapter 1015 - 881: Time Lag 2026-10-13
1016 Chapter 1016 - 882: Epoch-Making 2026-10-13
1017 Chapter 1017 - 883: Seeking the Dao 2026-10-13
1018 Chapter 1018 - 884: Each Gets What They Need 2026-10-13
1019 Chapter 1019 - 885: I Did My Best 2026-10-13
1020 Chapter 1020 - 886: Choices 2026-10-13
1021 Chapter 1021 - 887: Self-Severance (Second Update) 2026-10-13
1022 Chapter 1022 - 888: Ferocity 2026-10-13
1023 Chapter 1023 - 889: Where to Go from Here 2026-10-13
1024 Chapter 1024 - 890: Twinning Outfits 2026-10-13
1025 Chapter 1025 - 891: Return to the Pinnacle 2026-10-13
1026 Chapter 1026 - 892: Reward 2026-10-13
1027 Chapter 1027 - 893: Invasion 2026-10-13
1028 Chapter 1028 - 894: Tied Hands 2026-10-13
1029 Chapter 1029 - 895: I Don’t Want to See Blood 2026-10-13
1030 Chapter 1030 - 896: Too Fast 2026-10-13
1031 Chapter 1031 - 897: The Legend of the Backdoor 2026-10-13
1032 Chapter 1032 - 898: A Bit Nostalgic 2026-10-13
1033 Chapter 1033 - 899: All-Out Assault 2026-10-13
1034 Chapter 1034 - 900: Heard You Miss It 2026-10-13
1035 Chapter 1035 - 901: Beyond Provocation 2026-10-13
1036 Chapter 1036 - 902: Posture 2026-10-13
1037 Chapter 1037 - 903: Taking a Desperate Gamble 2026-10-13
1038 Chapter 1038 - 904: Do Not Test Human Nature 2026-10-13
1039 Chapter 1039 - 905: Adjust Your Attitude 2026-10-13
1040 Chapter 1040 - 906: Vengeful to the Extreme 2026-10-13
1041 Chapter 1041 - 907: You Ask, I Answer 2026-10-13
1042 Chapter 1042 - 908: Throwing a Tantrum 2026-10-13
1043 Chapter 1043 - 909: Sabotage Your Teammates? 2026-10-13
1044 Chapter 1044 - 910: Imperial Storm 2026-10-13
1045 Chapter 1045 - 911: Binding 2026-10-13
1046 Chapter 1046 - 912: Insidious 2026-10-13
1047 Chapter 1047 - 913: Truly Irresistible 2026-10-13
1048 Chapter 1048 - 914: Taking the Initiative to Strike 2026-10-13
1049 Chapter 1049 - 915: Heavy-Hitting Offensive 2026-10-13
1050 Chapter 1050 - 916: Loneliness 2026-10-13

Chapter 1048: Chapter 914: Taking the Initiative to Strike

Little Lake, amidst calculations, never gave up observing the backdoor operator.

However, the other party was really patient, observing unhurriedly like that.

Little Lake complained twice more, but later stopped — if people can be this stealthy, what can you say?

In all seriousness, as time went on, Qu Jianlei gradually became a bit impatient.

Currently, everyone’s cultivation is going well, but we can’t just cultivate and do nothing else, right?

Qu Jianlei was somewhat concerned about his teammates on Gemini Star, and despite being on Purple Star, he had many tasks to do.

For example, he needed to check how much energy block had been extracted from an abandoned energy stone ore.

Also, he wanted to test the teleportation array in space; aside from distance, he had to calculate teleportation energy.

The last time teleportation failed...or rather teleported too far, it was definitely due to erroneous space data.

Moreover, the year deadline was over half gone, and he needed to consider making up the three thousand million...

All these tasks could start now, but someone lurking in the dark monitoring them made it too unsettling.

He had four Supreme ones at hand, each with their strengths, but none could seamlessly connect with Little Lake.

However, if he traced back from the backdoor directly, wouldn’t all this waiting be in vain?

After much thought, he decided to find Paranoid and explain the situation briefly — he could only talk about Little Lake.

”Let me investigate,” Paranoid appreciated Little Lake’s capabilities but didn’t believe AI was omnipotent.

”Some things are still more reliable when done manually.”

He left with Mu Yu; although they hadn’t met before, now they seemed insatiably inseparable.

The two left for over two months, and upon their return, everyone learned that they had visited the core circle.

Whether they mixed personal business with official duties is unknown, but they toured the planet producing large computer groups.

Paranoid thought that with Little Lake’s surveillance, their exploration in the Celestial River Star Realm wasn’t very meaningful.

The two spent ten days near the computer group factory, caused three unexpected deaths, and gathered some information.

There had been some military representatives showing interest in this computer group setup.

Moreover, there were inquiries made about the equipment, indirectly pointing towards the Taiping Trading Group.

Of course, the latter was merely conjecture, just marginally better than baseless claims.

But for Qu Jianlei, this was enough; playing with circumstantial evidence wasn’t limited to others, right?

And Taiping was the key force suppressing Ping’an, which he had already confirmed.

Further investigation of past information showed Taiping caused quite a commotion during the computer group’s installation and debugging.

Soon after debugging ended, Taiping ceased the commotion, even sacrificing an A-level — the relatively old kind.

These matters can’t withstand careful thought; could there be so many coincidences in the world?

Strictly speaking, maybe, but Qu Jianlei wouldn’t consider such low-probability events.

What he seriously had to consider was the ”military” factor.

From Collins’s last reaction, it was clear that the B-level with water attribute had someone backing them.

Therefore, the identity of the Military Intelligence Department was likely genuine, or else it wouldn’t alarm one of the thirteen heads to come to Celestial River.

Summarized, these two clues indicate... the military hasn’t given up and still targets his side.

He truly didn’t gather related information on the meeting between Xijiesi and Pianpian — no one is omnipotent.

Nevertheless, based on existing scant information, Qu Jianlei was able to analyze part of the truth and connect the dots.

The matter with Taiping... is not urgent, but having the military fixated on them was quite unsettling.

No significant movement from the backdoor side, yet they absolutely couldn’t be complacent.

Just like ”fewer words mean bigger things,” the other party’s calmness indicates a substantial potential threat.

He had to carefully consider the possibility of stowing away the large computer group.

Because dismantling and transporting this thing was truly challenging, making it easy for others to catch them off guard.

— The key is that it’s too expensive, and a loss would be really painful.

After discussing with six other companions, he was grateful that everyone supported his decision.

It took an entire day to dismantle the computer group this time.

Then everyone worked together to transfer the components three thousand kilometers away using storage rings and space pouches.

The reason for not using the storage talisman was that frequent use would deplete its durability — even if abundant, storage talismans couldn’t withstand such continuous use.

In the mountain forest three thousand kilometers away, Qu Jianlei had already established a large underground cavern as a secret camp for relocating materials.

The connection between Shanshui Small Building and the secret camp was made via the teleportation array.

At this distance, ”near-earth transit” technology was relatively mature, and teleportation reduced the risk of being discovered during transportation.

Even if facing a global search, such remote deep forests were unlikely to be thoroughly searched.

After sending off the computer team, everyone decided to put away the Qi Gathering Array and Spirit Gathering Array as well.

Early in the morning, Duoduo had just finished breakfast when she noticed Lord Huang Tian approaching, with a rare look of gravity.

”Have you regained control of all your markets in Ping’an?”

Duoduo was somewhat puzzled, wondering why the sudden inquiry.

Nonetheless, she respectfully replied, ”Almost, many places are starting to try expanding outward.”

”That’s good,” Flower Scorpion nodded, ”Is there resistance in the expansion? Have you considered fiercely targeting one particular area?”

Duoduo was momentarily stunned before cautiously answering.

”We have considered it, but others are still cooperating well, so it’s not appropriate for the esteemed to make a move indiscriminately.”

Flower Scorpion asked again, ”If you were to select a target for retaliation, who would Ping’an lean towards choosing?”

The boss had advised her that it would be best if Ping’an voluntarily proposed Taiping as the target.

This time, Duoduo hesitated for several seconds before answering, ”There might be several targets, but for specifics, I must inquire.”

This is also the methodical way Ping’an operates.

They won’t purposely hide information from Duoduo, but to prevent her from inadvertently affecting esteemed guests, they won’t provide too much information voluntarily.

”No need for that trouble,” Flower Scorpion waved her hand, ”I’m just asking, are you not planning to act against the culprit, Taiping?”

”Taiping... culprit?” This information truly left Duoduo a bit baffled, ”I only know they are one of the main suspects.”

Flower Scorpion replied indifferently, ”They’re the culprit, no doubt about it.”

”I’ll report immediately,” Duoduo jumped up high and ran to her room without looking back.

She had been here for over half a year already. Though her position was very important and highly valued by the Trading Group, it was really quite boring.

For an Awakened, being able to peacefully cultivate is ideal, and the benefits given by Ping’an are particularly high, so she lacks no resources.

However, life isn’t just about cultivation, and she hopes to do something for the Trading Group.

Now, seeing the stance, the esteemed are likely to take action, so she must quickly spread the news.

As it turned out, Duoduo’s position was indeed important; as soon as she reported the news, Jilt received it.

The Trading Group boss raised an eyebrow, ”So, Taiping truly is the mastermind?”

Hail cautiously replied, ”Lord Huang Tian said so, specifically... Duoduo is also unaware.”

”Have they ever lied?” Jilt retorted indifferently, then stated.

”If they say it is, then it must be... Even if it’s not, what does Duoduo say about their intention?”

”The other side didn’t say,” Hail aimed for precise expression, ”but Duoduo thinks they may want to take action against Taiping.”

Jilt straightforwardly stated, ”In that case, send all the intelligence on Taiping’s key figures to Duoduo.”

”All of it?” Hail was a bit surprised at the suggestion, ”Such a broad area of impact?”

Jilt replied indifferently, ”Of course all of it. Did they consider the impact when they were bullying Ping’an before?”

He already had an extremely poor impression of Taiping and had long wanted to make a move against them.

However, he had to weigh a lot of factors and couldn’t casually use his own trump cards.

But now, the other party has proactively brought it up, so there’s no reason not to use the opportunity.

Hail hesitated, then replied, ”But sir, shouldn’t we find a reason first?”

The principle of having a justified cause may not seem very important, but if conditions permit... it’s best to consider it.

The action team leader thought they were currently in a favorable position and should pay a bit of attention to their image.

”No need,” Jilt replied decisively, ”We won’t even let the word out. Their losses have nothing to do with Ping’an.”

Seeing Hail still bewildered, he couldn’t help but sigh and explain further.

”Think about it, did Taiping reveal themselves when they dealt with us?”

”If they can do it, we surely can do it too, we’re not the ones breaking rules first!”

”Moreover, when those esteemed speak, they already have made up their minds. We don’t need to ask the specific reasons, just provide the information.”

Hail raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, ”So, targeting Taiping, maybe there are other factors involved?”

Jilt shook his head, replying indifferently, ”I don’t know, nor dare to ask. If you have the courage, you can try asking.”

Hail shivered involuntarily upon hearing this; he was just unwilling to think deeply, not lacking intellectual capacity.

”Forget it, I’ll honestly provide the information... Anyway, a culprit like Taiping isn’t worth sympathizing with.”

Half an hour later, Duoduo received encrypted data from headquarters.

However, this encrypted data package felt quite large, and using an encrypted channel, it was transmitted intermittently for quite some time.

This is reality; secrecy and efficiency can only be pursued one at a time.

However, when Duoduo opened the encrypted package, she was dumbfounded, ”Two... over two thousand people?”

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