?Reading on mobile phone Hearing that two cities in a European country had been completely destroyed, and an entire elite, modernized infantry division wiped out, all the ambassadors present were stunned. Particularly the U.S. and British ambassadors—two of them, their expressions were nothing short of dramatic. Just moments before, they had been actively urging their colleagues to vigorously defend China's actions; now, they could hardly utter a word. Wei Qingtian, observing the ambassadors' confusion, said solemnly, "Now you understand, don't you? When we Chinese take action, we never act without purpose. We never operate like a certain North American nation, which always acts solely according to its own will. We discovered a group claiming to be the 'Mages' appearing in a specific part of Europe, so we went there to verify." One ambassador asked, "If it's merely verification, why resort to military action?" "What's wrong with using force? Shouldn't we defend ourselves when our personnel face life-threatening situations?" "The elder stared at him, saying, 'How can you still try to change the subject? Let me be honest—those unattractive, large cockroaches come from other worlds. Their goal is to rule Earth and enslave humanity. Shouldn't we resist? Which side are you truly on? Are you really a spy sent by the magical race?' The ambassador who just spoke blushed and withdrew. Another ambassador, with a respectful expression, asked, 'General Wei, I'd like to know if the site you destroyed has any significant connection with the magical race.' The elder smiled, 'That's a well-posed question. The site you're referring to was precisely the magical race's forward base. Among you ambassadors, many have military backgrounds—shouldn't you all know what a forward base is?'” Everyone was stunned. Even though they might not have been military professionals, as ambassadors, they were well acquainted with military matters. The primary objectives of the Forward Base were twofold: first, to serve as a reserve for personnel and supplies, and second, to act as a launching point for further offensives. Clearly, the second objective was far more crucial than the first. Wei Qingtian returned to his seat, sitting down calmly and deliberately, and said, "Right now, our top priority is to immediately launch a counteroffensive. Do you really think the demonic forces will only target one nation? Can nations located farther away remain untouched? Don't forget their ability to fly, combined with their immense destructive power—Europe as a whole will soon be engulfed in war. What more do I need to say?" A number of ambassadors, momentarily losing their usual diplomatic composure, quickly pulled out their phones and dialed the office of their respective national leaders. The elder didn't forget to jab at the American and British ambassadors: "You two, how come you're not continuing to stand up for your allies? Isn't that precisely what you love to do? I've got plenty of time and am fully prepared to receive your protests. Come on, if it weren't for you two meddling sticks, I could have announced this at least three minutes earlier. It's your self-importance that's delayed us by far more than three minutes. Do you know how many people have died in those three minutes? Shouldn't you be accountable for that?" The two ambassadors looked utterly flustered and quickly retreated into the crowd. A senior political figure lowered his voice and asked the elder, "Should we also be ready? Though Europe is far away from our Chinese homeland, we should certainly make preparations in advance." "The elder said, 'Rest assured. One and a half hours ago, the military issued a defensive order—though it was presented as a mere performance. Nevertheless, all units have already arrived on site. As soon as the demonic forces arrive, they'll be completely caught off guard!' The senior expressed his enthusiasm, 'With General Wei stationed at our national level, the Chinese people truly have a great fortune!' The elder remained humble, 'This isn't anything special—just part of my regular duties. Compared to these others who are so anxious and disoriented, I merely bring a touch more composure. And the only advantage I have is knowing the situation half an hour earlier!' ... In Europe, a city that could be described as a ruin. An hour ago, it was a true modern metropolis—tall buildings stood side by side, bustling with life. Now, almost no building stands intact. Everywhere, flames and thick smoke blaze. On the streets, apart from scattered building debris and tangled vehicles, there are mostly the dead." This is the masterpiece of over sixty flying cockroaches, accomplished in just one hour. Thirty kilometers outside the city, the countryside has turned into a scene of hell—scattered battle vehicles, tanks, and soldiers in military uniforms lying in ruins. Though this unit, touted as a elite division, numbered only ten thousand, its complete annihilation within just fifteen minutes is a truly chilling development. Like the destroyed city, the army had not yet prepared for combat when it was overwhelmed by relentless attacks. When they were ordered to move out, no one knew precisely what mission they were undertaking. It was only when the flying cockroaches appeared overhead that any weapons raised an alarm—until the vehicles and soldiers were blown skyward, at which point everyone finally snapped into awareness. Although many units managed to mount a counterattack, they were no match for the enemy. The tanks and vehicles that opened fire first became the primary targets of the assault. No elite military force from any country had ever faced off against the magical beings. The advanced weapons they relied upon were merely like scratching itches when struck upon the enemy—useless in comparison. Yet, whenever the enemy launched an attack, everything they had became mere expendable resources. Qin Feng shrugged his shoulders and said, "Such circumstances will inevitably arise. What we've done is correct—we've merely accelerated the rhythm of the magical race's widespread slaughter of humans. Think about it, Qingqing: even if we hadn't destroyed their bases, would they have become friends with humanity?" Of course, the answer is no. If they truly wanted to be friends with humans, why would they secretly build up their bases? "I understand, but the current situation before us is truly devastating," she shook her head. "Experience teaches wisdom; how could one learn to counterattack without first being struck?" Qin Shao had his own perspective: "The elder has already informed the various countries of this matter. If it weren't for the current suffering, do you think they would believe us?" He leader nodded, clearly convinced, and asked, "What will we do next?"