208: Chapter 28 Operation Confirmed!

"Lu... Elder Lu..."

Chen Qingtian's voice was somewhat hoarse. This hot-tempered Commander-in-Chief of the Northern War Zone now wore an expression full of awe.

Bai Zhengyuan looked at his old friend, a flicker of understanding and emotion passing through his eyes, and nodded slightly.

Qin Zhan took a deep breath, recovering from the shock first, his tone growing even more solemn.

"With Elder Lu joining us, our certainty of containing Di Gulov has increased by another ten percent!"

"No, thirty percent!"

The Heaven-Slaying Sword Emperor Lu Xun, at his peak, was a top-tier Seven-Awakening expert on par with Bai Zhengyuan.

He was even more renowned for his extremely formidable offensive power and divine sword intent.

He had remained silent for many years, and his strength now seemed even more unfathomable.

With him taking on the main assault or providing support, the survival rate and mission success probability of this originally near-suicidal squad would be greatly enhanced.

Lu Xun shook his gourd, then leisurely walked over to the conference table.

His gaze swept over Qin Zhan, giving a slight nod, before finally settling on Lu Yin once more.

The drowsiness in his eyes faded, replaced by clarity and depth, carrying a sharpness and gentleness Lu Yin had never seen before.

"Kid, keeping this from you all these years was your grandpa's fault."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly, carrying a hint of apology and, more so, a sense of acceptance.

"But some things, not knowing is better than knowing."

"But now, the time has come."

Lu Yin opened his mouth, a thousand words stuck in his throat, but in the end, they condensed into a single trembling word: "Grandpa..."

Lu Xun smiled, and that smile regained some of the kindly, ordinary-old-man-from-the-neighborhood flavor that Lu Yin was familiar with.

"The details can wait until later. For now, let's discuss the main business."

He looked at Qin Zhan and Bai Zhengyuan: "Di Gulov, leave the frontal containment to me and Zhengyuan."

"Qianjun, Xiuluo, Chen Qingtian, and Sun Chaoyang, you provide support from the flanks."

"Disrupt, restrict, and look for opportunities."

"We don't aim to kill, only to firmly pin him down far away from the Abyssal Passage."

"He absolutely must not be allowed to turn back while Lu Yin infiltrates the passage."

His arrangements were concise and decisive, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Zhao Qianjun, Chen Qingtian, and the others immediately responded solemnly: "Understood!"

Lu Xun then looked at Lu Yin, his gaze turning serious.

"Inside the Abyssal Passage is the demons' home turf. The power of erosion is everywhere, the rules are chaotic, and the spatial structure is extremely unstable."

"Ordinary Professionals who enter would indeed find it difficult to muster any combat power to oppose them."

"It can be said that your power seems tailor-made for this Abyssal invasion."

"As long as you can successfully sever the transmission of Abyssal Power, this battle might just be our first step back to our home planet."

In the conference room, the heavy atmosphere subtly shifted due to Lu Xun's appearance.

It wasn't merely the addition of a legendary powerhouse; it felt more like the anchoring of a spirit.

The cutting edge forged in humanity's darkest era had not dulled with time.

It had merely sunk deeper, waiting for the necessary moment to be unsheathed once more.

And the prospect of taking the first step back to their home planet greatly invigorated the morale of everyone present.

Seizing the momentum, Qin Zhan stood up, his voice resolute, setting the final tone for this war council destined to be recorded in history.

"In that case, the operation plan is officially confirmed!"

"Codename—Sever the Abyss!"

"All units, act according to orders immediately!"

"Meeting adjourned!"

His gaze swept over each face—some resolute, some excited, some still holding a trace of worry, but all ultimately settling into determination.

With the order given, the brief silence before the avalanche or tidal wave was instantly broken.

All the commanders rose to their feet in unison, the sound of their military boots hitting the floor crisp and synchronized.

They saluted solemnly towards Qin Zhan at the head of the table, towards Lu Xun beside him, and also towards Lu Yin, who had proposed this earth-shattering plan.

Without further words, figures transformed into swift gusts of wind, rushing out of the conference room and heading to their respective posts.

The previous heated arguments and the fear of the unknown were now all transformed into steely execution.

The war machine began to roar at its highest efficiency at this moment.

The vast conference room quickly emptied, leaving only Qin Zhan, Bai Zhengyuan, and Lu Xun.

And Lu Yin, who had not yet departed, along with the eight Legion Commanders behind him.

Those eight pitch-black figures still stood silently behind Lu Yin, like the most loyal shadow guards, emanating a disquieting aura of stillness.

Qin Zhan walked up to Lu Yin. This Alliance Leader's gaze was complex. In the end, he heavily patted Lu Yin's shoulder, the force solid and weighty.

"Lu Yin, leave the rear to us."

"You... just focus on your task."

"Remember, the success or failure of your mission is pivotal to the entire situation."

"But no matter what, come back alive."

His words lacked ornate phrasing, yet they carried the weight of the entire defense line.

Bai Zhengyuan also nodded at Lu Yin, his eyes holding the concern and instructions of an elder, then looked at Lu Xun.

"Old friend, how many years has it been since we fought side by side? Never thought we'd be playing a game this big in our old age."

Lu Xun took a swig of wine, chuckled, and the aura of a mysterious recluse vanished without a trace.

He reverted to the somewhat irreverent old man Lu Yin was familiar with.

"Scared? You can still back out now if you're scared. I'll swing a couple extra swords for you."

"Bah!" Bai Zhengyuan laughed and cursed. The atmosphere between the two elders lightened a bit.

But deep in their eyes was a trust and gravity, tempered by years, that needed no words.

Lu Yin looked at his grandfather, countless questions churning in his heart.

The name 'Heaven-Slaying Sword Emperor Lu Xun' had only faint echoes in the world; some even considered it a fabrication.

He never imagined it was not only real but was also his own grandfather, whom he saw day in and day out.

Lu Xun seemed to see through his grandson's thoughts. He walked up to him, put away his gourd, and, unusually, composed his expression.

"Got a lot of questions you want to ask?"

"But everything must wait until this war is over."

"I will answer all your questions."

Lu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "I understand."

"Come on, take a walk with your grandpa."

"Alright."

...

Time flew by rapidly in this tense atmosphere.

During these few days, Lu Yin did not go leveling up anymore, to prevent excessive consumption of his skills and state.

However, the Time and Space set he had previously commissioned the Holy Hall Academy to forge was expedited and delivered to him.

The sword of time and space, the time and space armor, the time and space greaves, and the time and space boots—not a single piece was missing.

What surprised Lu Yin the most was that, aside from being wielded conventionally, the sword of time and space could also be used as an attachment.

That is, it could float around his body, controlled by his will.

With this equipment, Lu Yin's power would undoubtedly ascend to another level.