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Chapter 207 Reorganization of NaDuTong

Beijing, late at night.

Inside a private meeting room, the lights were on, but the atmosphere was as heavy as solidified mercury.

Amidst swirling smoke, several elderly men with gold stars on their shoulders, along with a number of high-ranking decision-makers, sat around a long table, each with a freshly printed report in front of them, still warm from the ink.

The cover of the report was marked with the words "Top Secret" in bright red lettering.

The title of the main text is: "Report No. 001 on the Field Test of the 'Xingtian' Individual Exoskeleton System and the Strategic Threat Assessment of 'Behemoth'".

"incredible……"

An elderly general with gray hair slowly took off his reading glasses, rubbed his temples vigorously with his knuckles, and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"An ordinary soldier, wearing a 'magical artifact,' can wipe out a cult stronghold that has been entrenched for many years without taking any damage in three minutes... This young man, Zhuge Qing, has given us a tremendous surprise, but also a tremendous problem."

His words expressed the sentiments of everyone present.

They have watched that combat video, recorded from Leng Feng's first-person perspective, no less than ten times.

Each time I watch it, the visual impact and the shock of its revolutionary understanding only increase.

What sent chills down their spines even further was the latter part of the report, which elaborated on the seemingly absurd "superhero" plan of "Behemoth".

"The collective unconscious...distorts the foundations of reality...artificially creates changes in the 'natural order'..."

A leader in charge of ideology muttered to himself, his face unusually serious.
"This sounds like a fantasy, but Behemoth's various plans over the years, from cultural export to capital penetration, all correspond precisely to Zhuge Qing's deductions."

"If their plan succeeds, in the not-too-distant future, we may be facing an army of superheroes that they can 'create' at will!"

Another person in charge slammed his hand on the table, his eyes sharp as knives.

The immense external threat, coupled with the astonishing potential displayed by the "Xingtian Armor," acted like an invisible hand, forcefully pushing a long-standing but unresolved problem to the forefront for everyone.

The nation's fundamental policy toward "extraordinary people" must be changed immediately!
For a long time, the official attitude towards the world of supernatural beings has been relatively laissez-faire, largely due to a helpless reality: the cost of law enforcement is too high and the difficulty of control is too great.

A young man who has just mastered "Qi" possesses physical strength and explosive power sufficient to rival a well-trained special forces soldier.

Those renowned superhumans are as fast as galloping horses and have the stamina of off-road vehicles. Coupled with their various elusive and unique methods, conventional armed forces often find themselves in a very passive situation when facing them.

To capture a high-speed, superhuman, it might be necessary to deploy a squadron of troops for a large-scale blockade and encirclement.

To fight against a powerful superhuman, heavy weapons might be necessary, and the collateral damage and social impact would be immeasurable.

Using otherworldly beings to fight otherworldly beings?

It's not that we haven't considered it. But the problem is, the number of superhumans is far too small compared to the country's huge population and vast territory.

With employees scattered across the country, Nadutong can barely maintain a fragile balance and handle some serious incidents; it is far from comprehensive coverage and effective control.

They are like a group of "knights-errant" outside the modern social order, following their own set of ancient rules of the martial arts world, and engaging in internal attrition and balance with the tacit approval of the authorities.

This was just a last resort...

But now, everything is different.

The appearance of armor gave ordinary people the possibility of confronting powerful superhumans head-on.

As long as mass production is possible, none of this will be a problem...

After a brief silence, the atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became heated.

Everyone realized that an unprecedented era was about to begin.

Under this new strategic landscape, the existing structure and functions of Nadutong Company are clearly no longer suitable.

"I suggest."

The high-ranking leader, who had been silently listening to the discussion, finally spoke. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried the force of a final decision.

"Immediately upgrade all research projects related to the 'Xingtian Armor' system to the highest level of national secrecy, codenamed 'South Heavenly Gate'."

"With Comrade Zhuge Qing at its core, a new independent department will be immediately established to be specifically responsible for advancing this project."

We'll provide manpower, funding, and land—all resources will be prioritized and allocated accordingly!

"As for NaDuTong Company..." the senior leader said slowly, his gaze sweeping across the room.

“All of its subordinate research departments, technical data, and related personnel were separated and incorporated into the ‘South Heaven Gate’ project.”

The company itself will temporarily maintain its existing functions and continue to exist as a social management organization for the supernatural world.

Further adjustments will be discussed based on the progress of the 'South Heavenly Gate' project.

A few short words determined the future fate of a huge organization.

……

The next day, at the headquarters of Nadutong Company.

Zhao Fangxu put down the top-secret document stamped with a bright red seal, picked up the now-cold tea on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

He gazed at the familiar scenery outside the window for a long time, before a helpless and self-deprecating bitter smile appeared on his lips.

This is a huge loss, a real disaster.

He personally acquired Zhuge Qing, this "treasure," from the North China region, thinking he had gotten a huge bargain for the company.

Who would have thought that this kid was no ordinary person? In the blink of an eye, he soared to great heights, breaking free from the company's constraints and becoming someone even he had to look up to.

Not only that, the company's research department, with its precious data and top talent that he had painstakingly collected from various schools and corners, was simply swept away by a single order.

Feeling distressed?
Of course it hurts.

But Zhao Fangxu was even more aware that this was an inevitable trend that no human power could resist.

Faced with the will of the state apparatus, his personal gains and losses, and even the interests of the entire Nadotong Company, seemed insignificant.

He just didn't expect this day to come so quickly and so suddenly.

However, in a sense, it's a good thing...

……

At the same time, another document with completely different contents was also delivered to Zhuge Qing.

Looking at the almost entirely unrestricted authorization terms on the document, Zhuge Qing smiled faintly.

We'll give you people if you want them, land if you want it, and money if you want it...

This means that from today onwards, he will have the full support of the entire country.

All personnel involved in the project, whether military or civilian, are required to sign the highest level of confidentiality agreement.

The last time such treatment and such a level of support was seen was during those passionate years, when the nation's crucial weapons, the "Two Bombs, One Satellite," were being developed.

Even with his calm demeanor, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

The operation commenced swiftly and decisively the moment the order was given.

In a desolate, mountainous area circled on the map, an engineering corps has quietly moved in. With the roar of heavy machinery, the foundation of a future super research headquarters is being built at an astonishing speed.

Zhuge Qing then began a relentless campaign to recruit soldiers and buy horses.

He accepted all the personnel and data from the research department of Nadutong without any hesitation.

Immediately afterwards, a list he personally drafted was submitted, which included experts from top research institutions across the country in various fields such as materials science, artificial intelligence, bioengineering, quantum physics, and neuroscience.

An unprecedented gathering of cross-industry elites has begun.

Before that massive new base was completed, Zhuge Qing did not choose to stay in the capital.

He led a highly capable core team and moved directly into the hidden bunker in the South China region of Nadutong as a temporary base.

Zhuge Qing stood in front of a huge data screen, on which sat a petite figure.

That was the "Gu-bodied Holy Child" rescued from the headquarters of the Medicine Immortal Society...

(End of this chapter)