newbobooks Chapter 1325 A New Beacon, Aiming at Malibu
Chapter 1325 A New Beacon, Aiming at Malibu
Elizabeth's words were like a thunderclap thrown into the deep sea, instantly freezing the air in the bridge that had been boiling over by the miracle.
"speak."
Lin Zhen uttered a single word in a calm voice, yet it made the surrounding temperature drop several degrees.
He stepped forward and pulled Murong Yan into his arms.
Her body felt slightly weak, clearly indicating that activating that divine power that did not belong to her had taken a huge toll.
Lin Zhen's actions were as gentle as if she were handling a rare treasure, yet domineeringly asserted her absolute sovereignty.
Elizabeth's chest heaved rapidly as she forced herself to calm the turmoil in her heart and handed over a holographic data panel.
Her voice trembled with excitement.
"Your Highness! Look! This is what Alita just dug out of that Nihilistic metal piece!"
"New Batavia is not the East India Company's stronghold at all!"
"This is just one of their large branches, an experimental field!"
"Their real headquarters is in a place called 'Malacca'!"
"Malacca?"
Lin Zhen took the data panel without even lifting his eyelids.
He was certainly familiar with that name.
The throat of East-West sea routes and the heart of maritime trade.
Whoever controls that area controls the world's money bag.
“Yes! The Strait of Malacca!” Elizabeth’s voice was filled with excitement and solemnity at the discovery of a new continent.
"Intelligence indicates that the East India Company's Supreme Governor, the real mastermind, is based at a super fortress at the entrance to the strait—'Lionheart Fortress'!"
"Moreover, this person is codenamed 'The Bishop'! He is a higher-level core member of the 'Nihilistic Party,' far superior to someone like Harrington! He is the true master of all the dark forces in this Southeast Asia!"
"Neo-Batavia was nothing more than an outpost he used for experiments and resource plundering!"
This intelligence caused Yue Fei's brows to furrow instantly.
They fought a bloody battle, even forcing a miracle, but in the end... they only managed to take down an outpost?
What kind of den of dragons and tigers must that real "Lionheart Fortress" be?
“This is even more interesting.” Lin Zhen’s finger lightly tapped another part of the document.
There, too, lies a fragmented star map, also deciphered.
At the center of the star map, a coordinate point emitting an eerie red light was specially marked.
And the location of that coordinate point is right deep in the Strait of Malacca!
"Husband, this...this is..." Murong Yan looked at the familiar star map, a hint of understanding flashing in her beautiful phoenix eyes.
“That’s right.” Lin Zhen nodded. “This is the final location that Lakshmi’s treasure map points to.”
He smiled.
That smile held the hunter's amusement at discovering a more interesting prey, and the chess player's realization of the final calculations on the chessboard.
"The 'Sun God's Treasure' of the princess of a fallen kingdom and the 'World Core' that the Nihilists are searching for point to the same thing."
"This game is finally starting to look interesting."
He had thought that his trip to Southeast Asia would be a one-sided crushing defeat.
Unexpectedly, such a "surprise" was hidden inside.
A stronger fortress.
A more advanced enemy.
And, an ultimate treasure coveted by both factions.
All the clues converge at this moment.
Malacca!
He knew that was where the game would end.
And he will be the sole victor.
……
That night.
The bridge of the futuristic-looking "Dingyuan" was brightly lit.
The future of Southeast Asia will be decided at this moment.
Lin Zhen and Murong Yan sat side by side in the captain's seat, looking down at the view below.
Yue Fei, Elizabeth, and the newly recruited "special talents" Alita and Lakshmi stood on either side, their expressions solemn.
Alita lowered her head, deliberately slowing her breathing, and dared not look directly at the man and woman on the throne.
The miracles that occurred during the day had completely shattered her understanding of "life".
To be a prisoner of such beings, to work for the gods, she felt a strange sense of honor.
Lakshmi's eyes, burning with hatred for his country and family, now blazed with a scorching flame!
hope!
Looking at that man who was more terrifying than a god, she seemed to see the only path to her revenge, the only glimmer of hope for the revival of the ancient kingdom!
"Everyone."
Lin Zhen's voice broke the silence.
His gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on the enormous holographic geomantic map.
"The situation is clear."
"Our real enemy is not in Novabadavia."
"And in Malacca."
His voice was cold and filled with an undeniable resolve.
"So, I've made my decision."
"The Zhenyuan Fleet will set sail immediately for Malacca!"
"This time, we no longer need any pretense, nor any testing."
"I just want one result."
His eyes were filled with murderous intent, as if they could freeze the entire ocean!
"Use our strongest artillery fire to completely erase 'Lionheart Fortress' and everything inside it from the map!"
These words struck like a thunderbolt, resounding in everyone's hearts!
Yue Fei's breathing suddenly became heavy, and his bronze face was filled with the burning passion of someone about to embark on a new journey!
He suddenly took a step forward and knelt on one knee!
"Your Highness! This humble general is willing to be the vanguard!"
Elizabeth licked her red lips, her beautiful face filled with bloodthirsty fervor, as if she could already smell the fragrance of gold and blood.
"Your Highness! My fleet is already itching for battle!"
Looking at his two men, who were full of fighting spirit, Lin Zhen nodded in satisfaction.
He turned his head and looked at the stunningly beautiful woman who had been quietly nestled in his arms.
"Yan'er, what do you think?"
"I will listen to my husband in everything." Murong Yan smiled upon hearing this.
She is still wearing that same dress today, the one that witnessed her transformation step by step from a mortal empress into a true "goddess" revered by all.
The deep black Suzhou brocade base material, within this futuristic and cold bridge, seems to have transformed into a profound universe capable of containing countless stars.
The five-zhang-long, dark gold trailing tail resembled a sacred galaxy representing her supreme authority.
The giant phoenix embroidered with real gold thread on the hem of her skirt seemed to become even more "vivid" after the "miracle" that happened during the day.
Those phoenix eyes, composed of pure golden flames, shone with divine light and exuded an aura of majesty.
It looked down at the azure ocean below, which was about to be completely conquered by its master, with an air of disdain for all living beings.
"In that case."
Lin Zhen looked at the beautiful woman who understood him perfectly, his face filled with doting affection and absolute confidence.
He slowly stood up from the captain's seat.
He issued the most insane order he had ever given since he came to rule the world, addressing everyone present.
"Pass on my order!"
"Zhenyuan Fleet, set sail immediately!"
"Target: Malacca!"
His voice paused, each word heavy as a mountain, striking the hearts of everyone present.
"This time, I want the whole world to see."
"What, what truly constitutes..."
"—Reign supreme over the world!"