Chapter 83

Everyone exchanged smiles; with this trump card of space-based laser weapons, Yanhuang Guo's voice on the international stage will reach an unprecedented height.

Just as they were still lost in their thoughts, Qin Hao's voice sounded again, pulling everyone's attention back.

"Leader Luo, experts, the Energy Shield, electromagnetic weapons, and laser satellites—these three things can guarantee us absolute superiority on the front battlefield and effectively prevent other countries from intervening."

Qin Hao paused, his eyes turning sharp, "But I think we might be able to go even more thoroughly."

"Oh? How so thoroughly?"

Luo Lao looked at him with interest.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes as Qin Hao voiced his idea: "If direct conflict cannot be avoided, can we carry out a decapitation strike against some of their command echelons?"

"A decapitation strike?"

Zhang Yunfeng raised his eyebrows, feeling it was somewhat difficult.

"Yes."

Qin Hao said affirmatively.

"Without a head, a snake cannot function; if we throw their command system into chaos at the very start of the war, we can lower their troops' morale."

"They might even retreat directly, ending the conflict ahead of time."

Wang Hongbin frowned from the side and said:

"The idea is good, but implementing it is too difficult. Their defense system has been built up over years, with core areas heavily guarded; the success rate of conventional methods is likely low."

"Regular troops would indeed find it hard! But what if our soldiers weren't regular troops?"

Qin Hao gave a slight smile, scanning the crowd with a hint of mystery in his gaze.

"My suggestion is to replicate a few sets of the Iron Man armor from 【Iron Man】, then also replicate the soldier enhancement serum from 【Captain America】,"

"using these two items to create a one-of-a-kind (super-powered squad) dedicated to carrying out this decapitation mission."

"Iron Man armor?"

"Soldier enhancement serum?"

As soon as those two names were spoken, the entire venue fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

After a brief silence, the venue erupted in discussion even more heated than before.

"I think this plan is feasible; the iron armor can well protect our soldiers, and with current technology level, it's hard for any weapon to threaten them."

Wang Hongbin nodded in agreement.

Another elder academician responsible for bioengineering, breathing quickly, took up the word,

"If the soldier enhancement serum truly works like in the movies, comprehensively boosting human strength, speed, and reaction ability, then our soldiers will become true super-soldiers!"

"Combined with the iron armor, this squad's combat power would be simply immeasurable!"

"The success rate of the decapitation operation is nearly a hundred percent!"

Deng Yuchang slammed the table, his eyes blazing with fervent light: "A squad like this could, amidst ten thousand troops, pluck the head of a senior general!".

This proposal received unanimous approval from everyone.

Luo Lao and Zhang Yunfeng exchanged a glance, signifying their acceptance of the plan.

"Since no one has any other objections, after the meeting ends I'll ask the higher-ups for their opinion; I imagine they'll agree, for this is a strategy of winning hearts before cities—sure to succeed."

After collecting his thoughts, he steered the discussion back to the most critical issue.

"Xiao Qin, you just mentioned the Energy Shield, electromagnetic pulse technology, plus the laser satellite network and this set of super-powered squad equipment—if we replicate all of it, roughly how many Energy Points would be needed?"

As soon as this question was raised, the previously bustling Command Center fell silent once again.

Everyone's gaze locked onto Qin Hao in unison.

This is truly the core issue; no matter how perfect the plan, without sufficient Energy Points it's all empty talk.

Upon hearing this, Qin Hao immediately issued a query command to the system in his mind.

The next second, a stream of massive data flashed before his eyes.

His brow involuntarily furrowed slightly.

Seeing Qin Hao's expression change, Zhang Yunfeng's heart tightened and he quickly asked, "What's wrong, Xiao Qin? Is there a problem?"

"No, it's just that the required Energy Points are enormous. Whether it's the Energy Shield, Iron Man's arc reactor, or the enhancement serum, the system classifies them all as high-tech constructs."

"I currently have only three billion two hundred million Energy Points left, still far short."

"How far short is that?" Zhang Yunfeng pressed.

Qin Hao reported the prices given by the system in full detail.

"First, the strong electromagnetic pulse equipment from the movie *Battleship* is priced at twenty-five billion Energy Points by the system."

When that number was spoken, many people's eyes twitched slightly.

Qin Hao didn't pause, continuing:

"Second, the shield technology and energy core from *Independence Day* cost fifty-eight billion Energy Points."

"Hiss!"

This time, even the usually steady Lao Luo couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

Fifty-eight billion!

This is almost double Qin Hao's current Energy Points.

"The third-generation Iron Man armor—namely the first red-gold suit Tony built at home after returning from Afghanistan—has a replication cost of twenty billion Energy Points per set."

"The Captain America soldier enhancement serum, involving deep-level gene rewriting and thus highly advanced technology, has a replication cost of fifteen billion Energy Points per dose."

When Qin Hao finished reporting the final price, the entire venue fell into utter silence.

Everyone was stunned by this string of astronomical figures.

Moreover, this is the price for just one set, reaching as high as 11.8 billion.

The state needs more than just one set—at least ten sets are required; besides distributing them where needed, we must keep one set for reference, combine it with all the provided technical data, and attempt to produce it ourselves.

"Even if we calculate based on charging two hundred million points per day, it would still take several months, and we cannot wait that long.

"The constant provocations from neighboring small countries keep this feeling bottled up in my heart; each extra day is agony. Moreover, the longer the night, the more dreams—we must resolve this quickly."

Deng Yuchang frowned slightly and spoke in a low voice.

"In this oppressive atmosphere, Qin Hao's voice sounded again: 'Luo Rui Xiang, why don't you still ask the superiors for approval and activate the tokamak device charging plan?'"

"What?"

"Physicist Academician Qian Bowen was the first to stand up, his attitude firm."

"No! This is too dangerous! I do not agree."

"I understand your concerns, but the system has protective mechanisms in place; it will not cause problems. Moreover, we will eventually have to take this step."

"He looked at Luo Rui Xiang and explained earnestly:"

"We cannot forever rely only on nuclear power plants or dams to obtain energy; that is too slow."

"What we aim to replicate in the future is the warp drive, the space warship, the creations of higher civilizations—the required energy will be hundreds or thousands of times greater than now."

"And now is the best time for us to take this step."

"Qin Hao's eyes flashed with confident light: 'The system itself possesses extremely strong protective mechanisms; it can precisely control the absorption of energy and will cause me no harm.'"

"After hearing Qin Hao's words, the others remained silent; Luo Rui Xiang and Zhang Yunfeng likewise fell into thought."

"After a moment, Luo Rui Xiang finally spoke:"

"You are right; our Yanhuang Guo has gotten to where we are today not by being timid, but by having the daring courage to act,"

"Since we will eventually have to take this step, let's go all out! So…… I personally agree with Comrade Qin Hao's proposal; I trust his system."

"After this matter is concluded, I will report it; as soon as there are results, I will notify the relevant departments to prepare, and at that time we will achieve this goal in the shortest possible time."