Chapter 193: All Sealed

The construction of the "Lingxiao" platform was like a black hole devouring resources, consuming vast sums of capital and materials from the Fengqi System at an astonishing rate. The synthesis of special materials, the manufacturing of cutting-edge equipment, and the gathering of top global talent each required astronomical investments.

Yet Qin Feng paid no heed. Watching the colossal vessel, infused with the crystallized essence of Super Technology, gradually take shape in the New Era shipyard, he felt the profound satisfaction of a creator. This was not merely a vehicle—it was an extension of his power and will, the Cornerstone leading to a broader world.

Just as the main structure of the Lingxiao platform was completed and the critical phase of internal system integration and power core installation began, a sudden storm descended without warning.

That morning, Sun Zhe didn't even have time to request approval through regular communication channels—he directly activated his highest-level authority to connect an emergency line to Qin Feng's personal terminal, where he was reviewing the system architecture diagrams in the Lingxiao final assembly plant office.

"Mr. Qin! Something huge has happened!" Sun Zhe's voice, usually steady, now trembled with urgent anxiety and unmistakable shock.

"What's the panic for? Speak." Qin Feng frowned slightly and set down his electronic stylus.

"All our affiliated companies and holding enterprises within the country… just now, were simultaneously sealed by joint enforcement teams from multiple departments on charges of 'endangering national security,' 'illegal technology export,' and 'unexplained massive funds source'!" Sun Zhe spoke at breakneck speed, nearly shouting his report, "Including the Fengqi Group headquarters, the Wind Rises Future Technology Research Institute, our manufacturing plants across the country—even… even Yunding Mansion!"

"What?!" Even Qin Feng, with his unshakable will, felt his pupils contract sharply at this news.

Simultaneous seizures? Nationwide affiliated enterprises? Even Yunding Mansion wasn't spared?

This was no isolated action by a single department or local government—it was a long-planned, precision strike from the highest levels, fully coordinated and devastating.

"What about our people?" Qin Feng's voice turned icy, piercing.

"Most senior executives and core technical staff have been detained for 'assisting with investigations'; ordinary employees have been dismissed. Our bank accounts are frozen; all ongoing research projects and commercial activities have been forcibly halted." Sun Zhe's voice carried suppressed rage and helplessness, "They moved too fast, too suddenly—we… we had no preparation at all!"

Qin Feng fell silent for several seconds, his mind racing.

Endangering national security? Illegal technology export? These were baseless accusations! Their goal wasn't investigation—it was to obliterate his domestic foundations with overwhelming force, severing the resource supply to New Era and the Lingxiao platform!

Of course. The construction of the Lingxiao platform had deployed too many technologies far beyond the current era, inevitably triggering extreme unease—and fear—from certain circles. They couldn't understand it, couldn't control it, so they chose the most direct, and most foolish, method: destruction.

"Mr. Qin, what do we do now?" Sun Zhe's voice pulled Qin Feng back from his thoughts. "Our domestic operations are nearly paralyzed; our funding chain… is about to snap! New Era and Lingxiao both rely on domestic supply chains and capital!"

The situation was dire. Though the Fengqi System was massive, such comprehensive seizures and freezes were equivalent to having its roots and major arteries instantly severed. Without domestic industry, capital, and technical personnel, New Era would become water without a source, and the Lingxiao platform might turn into an unfinished ruin.

This was nearly forcing him into a dead end.

A cold killing intent, tangible as ice, spread from Qin Feng, causing the temperature in the office to plummet several degrees.

Even through the communicator, Sun Zhe on the other end felt a chill run through his spine.

"Good. Very good." Qin Feng spoke slowly, his voice eerily calm, yet carrying the silence before a storm, "It seems I've been too 'gentle'—giving some people the illusion they can manipulate me."

He had thought that after dealing with the Xiao Family, intimidating international capital, and demonstrating the power of Candle Dragon, he would earn sufficient peace.

Yet he never imagined it would come to this.

Since gentleness didn't work, let them not blame him… for being ruthless.

"Sun Zhe." Qin Feng's voice rang like cold iron striking iron.

"In!" Sun Zhe straightened, knowing the Leader was about to strike back.

"Immediately activate all overseas backup accounts and emergency funds. Prioritize core expenditures for New Era and Lingxiao. Keep them running as long as possible."

"Yes!"

"Notify Gao Yuan—Candle Dragon enters maximum combat readiness. Recall all teams on overseas missions; assemble and stand by."

"Understood!"

"Also," Qin Feng paused, a flash of resolve in his eyes, "select some of the most explosive evidence we hold—regarding certain individuals and their families' hidden overseas assets, gray-market transactions, and… incriminating proof—and anonymously leak it online. Fast. Brutal."

You seal my companies, freeze my funds?

Then I'll flip the table. Expose every filthy secret you've buried beneath the water to the light of day!

Let's see who cracks first under the backlash of public opinion.

"This…" Sun Zhe hesitated, "won't this provoke them into even fiercer retaliation?"

"Retaliation?" Qin Feng sneered. "Do they even have the capacity to retaliate? When their own shit is dug up, their first move will be to cover their own pants!"

"Do it."

"Yes!" Sun Zhe no longer hesitated.

After ending the call with Sun Zhe, Qin Feng immediately dialed Su Wenqian.

"Sir!" Su Wenqian's voice quivered with suppressed tears and panic—she clearly already knew what had happened in the country.

"Stay calm, Sister Su." Qin Feng's tone softened slightly. "Where are you now? Are you safe?"

"I… I'm at New Era. I came here earlier as you instructed to coordinate supplies, so I escaped the purge." Su Wenqian reported, forcing down her emotions.

"Good. Stay at New Era and assist Sun Zhe in stabilizing the situation here." Qin Feng ordered. "Also, deploy all our media resources and online networks to spread and amplify news of what happened domestically—and of the evidence we're about to release—globally. I want everyone to know what they've done."

"Yes, Sir!" Su Wenqian obeyed.

Having arranged everything, Qin Feng stood before the office's floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the already-formed Lingxiao platform in the factory below.

Its silver-gray hull shimmered with a cold luster, like a slumbering beast.

His gaze was icy, unwavering.

His domestic foundations destroyed?

Yes, it was a heavy blow.

But to think this alone could crush Qin Feng?

How naive.

His greatest trump card had never been the companies or wealth on display.

It was the System. It was Candle Dragon. It was New Era. It was this vessel, nearly complete—the Lingxiao.

And… his own transcendent power… and his utterly unbound resolve.

"Sealed?"

Qin Feng repeated the word softly, a cruel smile curling at his lips.

"I'll make you understand what it means to summon a god—and find it impossible to send him away."

"Sealing is easy."

"But unsealing…?"

"Will be far from simple." He turned and walked toward the control console.

It is time to make this world once again recall the fear of being dominated by the "Guardian."

Only this time, the target is no longer some family or conglomerate, but… those lofty "big shots" who think they control the rules!

A storm sweeping across global public opinion, accompanied by the exposure of the "evidence" the "Wind Rising System" holds—evidence capable of ruining many people's reputations and even triggering earthquakes—descended with a vengeance.