Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies Chapter 1660: Big Chinchilla Has Something to Say

After hearing Li Guangxiao's words, Zhang Yi thought to himself: The East China Sea Major Region is currently lacking top-tier combat power, with only Xuanwu holding the fort alone. If another war breaks out next, they won't be confident they can hold out on their own, so they're choosing to pledge loyalty to Shengjing now?

Thinking of this, the corner of his mouth curved slightly.

Interesting. Although this was indeed a massive crisis for Huaxu Nation, if handled well, it could very well be a major power consolidation.

And the biggest winner might just be the Shengjing district, which possessed the strongest power.

Zhang Yi rubbed his nose.

And himself as well.

After hearing Li Guangxiao's words, Meng Yuanjun immediately stated: "As long as everyone is willing to trust me and trust the Shengjing district, we will use every ounce of our strength to protect every inch of Huaxu Nation's soil!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the other regional leaders turned somewhat complicated.

They were unwilling to easily surrender the command authority in their hands.

But with a great enemy looming, if they didn't choose to cooperate with Shengjing district, how would they face the enemy?

At that moment, Zhu Zheng quietly sent Zhang Yi a connection request.

Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow and accepted Zhu Zheng's call.

"Commander Zhu, what's your take?"

Zhang Yi asked.

Zhu Zheng lowered his voice and said: "Zhang Yi, you are the backbone of the Jiangnan Region. Facing the enemy will depend entirely on you now! So when it comes to whether we should go along with Shengjing district this time, I want to hear what you think."

Zhang Yi let out a scoffing laugh. "Go along with it. Why wouldn't we?"

Zhu Zheng was briefly stunned, seemingly not expecting Zhang Yi to be so agreeable.

But Zhang Yi continued: "The Jiangnan Region can cooperate with Shengjing's operations, but I, Zhang Yi, do not belong to any faction. They can't command me. Even during the upcoming great battle, I can cooperate with them. But after the war ends, no one is going to dictate to me."

Cooperation at this point was inevitable.

Of course, Zhang Yi could also choose to abandon Tianshui City and leave with the others. With his abilities, protecting himself and those around him would pose no problem whatsoever.

But if possible, he still hoped that Tianshui City, which he had painstakingly built, could be preserved.

Zhu Zheng immediately understood Zhang Yi's meaning.

The Jiangnan Region was the weakest of the six major regions, possessing no real strength on its own. It relied entirely on Zhang Yi's presence to hold even a single seat at the table in Huaxu Nation.

If they couldn't command Zhang Yi, then even if Shengjing district later wanted to direct Jiangnan Region's affairs, there would be no possibility of doing so.

Having thought it through, Zhu Zheng chuckled and immediately spoke to the others:

"The Jiangnan Region will also spare no effort in cooperating with this war preparation operation!"

Meng Yuanjun glanced at Zhu Zheng. "Oh? Then we truly must thank Commander Zhu Zheng for his support. However..."

His gaze shifted to Zhang Yi, and he asked in a leisurely tone: "I'd like to know, how does Lord Chaos view this matter?"

Zhang Yi crossed his arms and smiled faintly. "For this campaign, I am of course willing to fully cooperate with Shengjing district."

There was one sentence he didn't say aloud.

On the premise that my personal safety and other interests remain unharmed.

There was no need to say this right now, but if the time came when he was actually made to suffer losses, Zhang Yi would turn on them without hesitation.

There was no harm in saying a few pretty words.

Meng Yuanjun caught the implication in Zhang Yi's words.

Cooperation during wartime was fine, but afterward would be a different story.

Meng Yuanjun pushed up his glasses. But originally, he hadn't expected to be able to easily consolidate all of Huaxu Nation's power through this opportunity anyway.

As for the representatives of the other major regions, they hadn't yet stated whether they would hand over full command authority, but they did make their stance clear: at the very least, during the upcoming military operations, they would fully cooperate with Shengjing district.

"That's good to hear. Let me say it again, this situation is extremely critical. I hope everyone understands that this could lead to the fall of major regions, or even the entirety of Huaxu Nation!"

"Therefore, during this campaign, you must fully carry out all tasks assigned by the Command Center!"

Meng Yuanjun reminded everyone present repeatedly.

To prevent them from making incorrect choices during the upcoming campaign for the sake of personal interests, which could cause the entire battle situation to collapse.

Everyone naturally nodded and agreed.

After Zhang Yi went offline, he immediately told everyone at home about the matter.

It was simply to have them heighten their vigilance, stay ready to face the powerful enemy that was coming, and prepare to evacuate with Zhang Yi.

Yang Xinxin's reaction was very calm.

Because according to her and Zhang Yi's plan, at worst, their group could still use Zhang Yi's space-type ability to escape.

However, whether they could win this battle would depend on the full cooperation of all the major regions.

Especially what kind of effect Guan Longyue of Shengjing district could bring into play - that was the key.

"Once this matter is over, we must launch a new shelter project!"

Zhang Yi propped his chin on both hands and said to everyone at home with utter seriousness.

"Mist Valley is only the beginning. This world will become increasingly dangerous in the future. Tianshui City may not be safe either."

"We must find safer ground."

"Beneath the earth, or above the sky, both must be considered."

Lu Keran leaned on the sofa beside Zhang Yi. Upon hearing this, she pondered for a moment and said: "Perhaps, once my ability reaches Epsilon-class level, all of these plans can be implemented."

Lu Keran's ability, Divine Mechanism Manipulation, could enhance her capabilities as an engineer, allowing her to create powerful engineering equipment.

If she advanced further and reached Epsilon-class level, her ability would undergo a qualitative leap.

At that point, building a spaceship single-handedly might not even be impossible.

Zhang Yi glanced at Lu Keran and smiled. "There will be opportunities."

Obtaining God Essence was full of uncertainty. If there was no need, Zhang Yi wouldn't easily venture into the underground world.

He had previously obtained a portion of God Essence from the Eye organization, but that thing had already been used by Zhang Yi to feed the Sword in the Tree.

So they could only wait for the next opportunity. Lu Keran was absolutely the fourth Epsilon-class candidate in his team.

Just as they were discussing how to handle future matters, a sudden, urgent croak sounded from the corner of the living room.

"Ribbit, ribbit-"

The frog's cry was loud, and one could hear his excitement and joy.

Everyone couldn't help but look over, and there was the Frog, dancing and bouncing over to Zhang Yi, his two forelimbs resting on the edge of his plump, pale white belly.

"What's going on, Froggy?"

Zhang Yi asked curiously.

"Ribbit, ribbit! Good news, good news! Zhang Yi, Big Chinchilla has very important intelligence to offer you!"

The Frog raised one long finger, his eyes brimming with excitement.

A sharp gleam immediately flashed through Zhang Yi's eyes.

"Big Chinchilla?"