I Can Control Resources

The reporters’ attention was then drawn to a scene unfolding in the great hall.

Three members of the Federation Government were sprawled on the floor. One of them was even spitting up blood. This was definitely a sensational, eye-catching story.

Because a fight was clearly in progress here.

And most importantly, the person involved in the fight...

...was none other than Gao Neng, the man currently capturing the nation’s attention!

"Wait, who are those four people in black?!" Because the tier-eight gene weapons were completely shrouded in black cloaks, the reporters couldn’t get a clear look at their faces.

"They look so powerful!"

"Councillor Liang, can you explain what’s going on here?" A reporter quickly spoke up, aiming a microphone at Liang Qi.

"Liang Qi, don’t take this too far! This is about the Supreme Council’s image," Wu Qingjing interjected before Liang Qi could speak.

"Teacher Wu, Councillor Gao has already attacked and injured people. What image is there left to speak of?" Liang Qi glanced at the three men on the floor, finally gritting his teeth and speaking out.

"Did Councillor Gao really injure them?"

"He’s so strong!"

"What exactly is going on here? Councillor Gao, could you explain it to us?"

Hearing this, the reporters’ gazes immediately shifted to Gao Neng.

"Of course, I can explain. After all, it was Councillor Liang who personally invited you all here. Besides, I agree with what Councillor Liang just said. As a member of the Supreme Council, the public does indeed have a right to know about my every move." Gao Neng nodded lightly.

"Gao Neng!" Wu Qingjing was startled. ’He had no idea what Gao Neng was planning.’

"Heh, what impressive nerve, Councillor Gao. Since you’re so willing, why don’t you start by explaining why you attacked and injured these men?" A slight smile touched Liang Qi’s lips when he heard this.

"Did I attack and injure anyone?" Gao Neng blinked.

Liang Qi was speechless.

Wu Qingjing was also at a loss for words.

"Oh, you’re right. I did attack something, but they weren’t people. Alright, I must admit, I came out of the Underground City this time hoping to break through to a higher tier. When I saw three big, yapping dogs standing behind Councillor Liang just now, my hands got itchy, and I decided to test my skills a bit. Is there a problem with that?" Gao Neng continued.

"Gao Neng, you dare insult us?!" The three middle-aged men shot to their feet.

"Yes, I insulted you. But according to the Alliance’s laws, cursing at people isn’t illegal, is it?" Gao Neng looked at the three men, then waved his hand dismissively. "I get it, insulting people is wrong. So, I will compensate you for your emotional distress according to Alliance law. Here are thirty thousand Alliance Coins. That should be the maximum fine. Gentlemen, is there anything else you’re dissatisfied with?"

THWACK!

Thirty thousand Alliance Coins were tossed in front of the three men.

"Ah, it must be nice to be rich enough to be this willful. Anyway, let’s get to the point. Councillor Liang called the reporters here for no other reason than to show the public how impulsive and hot-headed I am. Am I wrong?" Gao Neng didn’t spare the three men another glance, his eyes fixed directly on Liang Qi.

The three middle-aged men looked like they were about to speak again but were silenced by a look from Liang Qi.

’Those who aim for great things shouldn’t get bogged down by trivialities.’

Liang Qi needed to focus on the main issue, not a minor incident like Gao Neng hitting someone.

So, when he heard Gao Neng steer the conversation back to the main topic, Liang Qi was actually a little surprised. From his perspective, Gao Neng’s actions were tantamount to giving up his bid for Speaker.

"Councillor Gao is correct. As one of the administrators of the Federation Government, I believe Councillor Gao should be less impulsive and more level-headed," Liang Qi nodded.

"Just because I want to go to the Northern District Battlefield? That makes me impulsive and not level-headed?" Gao Neng retorted.

"Is it not?" Liang Qi’s gaze sharpened. "The situation in the Northern District Battlefield is a foregone conclusion. The decision was made by a vote in the Supreme Council. To consolidate our front lines, preserve the Alliance’s strength, and prepare for the decisive battle in one year’s time—that is what a true decision-maker should do!"

"A true decision-maker? Heh, and what is a ’true decision-maker’? Someone who sits on high, ignoring whether the people live or die? Is that what a decision-maker is? We’re talking about the lives of twenty million people! Councillor Liang, I’m sure you believe in the wisdom of your decision, but have you ever truly considered the ordinary citizens? Have you given any thought to their lives? Or rather, do you even care if the common people live or die?" Gao Neng looked at the cameras that were now raised all around him, his expression calm.

Liang Qi’s face fell as he took in the scene.

He suddenly realized he had overlooked a critical issue: not every citizen possessed a calm and rational mind.

In fact, most ordinary people were quite simple.

They didn’t think about the distant future. They could only see what was right in front of them. They didn’t want to see lives lost, and they certainly didn’t want to see the Federation Government abandon them.

"I, Gao Neng, am not like you, Councillor Liang. You were born in the City of Hope, blessed with your family’s glory from birth. You had the best resources and received the finest education. From the day you were born, you were destined to one day reach the top. So, you can afford to be indifferent to the lives of ordinary people. You can focus on studying the art of power. You can make your decisions calmly. But I, Gao Neng, cannot!"

Gao Neng didn’t wait for Liang Qi’s reply and continued, "Because I was born in the Forgotten Land! I didn’t inherit any family glory, nor did I have the resources you all possess. From the moment I was born, I was branded a coward and abandoned by the Alliance!

But, Councillor Liang, do you remember the fifty million people who were slaughtered in the Forgotten Land? Without their desperate, last-ditch struggle, could the Human Alliance truly have evacuated successfully?!

Yes, a decision-maker should be calm. So, does that mean the twenty million people in the North District should just be abandoned? Are their lives not lives?

Why did General Shen Fei, knowing it was a hopeless situation, still resolutely go on a rescue mission?! With his power, he could have easily survived, yet he took only a single regiment—two thousand Warriors—and charged headfirst onto the battlefield without a second thought.

And what is Councillor Liang doing now?

Mocking General Shen Fei’s irrationality? Mocking my decision for being hot-headed?

How laughable!

If this is what it means to be a so-called decision-maker, then I, Gao Neng, would rather not be one!"

The moment Gao Neng’s voice fell, all the staff members and reporters in the hall instantly erupted.

"Well said!"

"That was perfectly said! The lives of ordinary citizens are still lives! Now that’s a true decision-maker! That’s someone we can truly believe in!"

"Councillor Gao, even though we all know the real situation at the Northern District Battlefield, we still support you!"

The reporters’ faces were flushed with excitement.

They rarely lost their composure over someone’s words.

But this time, they all aimed their cameras at Gao Neng in unison. Some even started live broadcasts on the spot, with others providing commentary on the side.

"Gao Neng, do you think you can win the people’s hearts like this? This is nothing but the reckless action of a brute! The Alliance’s current strength is simply no match for the Alien Race Alliance Army. If we try to hold the Northern District Battlefield, it will only lead to more death! Are you trying to lead humanity to its destruction?" Liang Qi’s fists clenched. The situation had progressed to a point where he could no longer change his tone; he could only see it through to the end.

"Throughout history, there have been countless cases of the few defeating the many, and the weak overcoming the strong. What about the Battle of Red Cliffs, with seventy thousand against seven hundred thousand? Or the Three Great Campaigns of new China—which one wasn’t a victory of the few against the many? I, Gao Neng, will not lead humanity to destruction. But likewise, I will not underestimate my own strength. I don’t need the Federation Government’s military support for the Northern District Battlefield. I will go alone, and with my own power, I will reverse the future!" Gao Neng took a step forward.

"Gao Neng, can you really do that?!" Liang Qi also took a step forward.

"Whether I can do it or not, history will be my judge. But right now, I only want to say one thing: as long as I, Gao Neng, am alive, I will never abandon my comrades!" Having said this, Gao Neng stopped talking, turned around, and walked straight toward the door.

He didn’t want to waste any more time here with Liang Qi.

The people had discerning eyes, and he had already said what needed to be said.

And now, what he needed to do was act!

If anyone dared to stop him, he would strike them down mercilessly, proving his strength in front of all the reporters and the citizens watching on their screens.

"Gao Neng, stop!" Wu Qingjing snapped back to his senses.

For a moment there, he had even felt that he could no longer stop Gao Neng. But as he watched Gao Neng approach the door, he gritted his teeth.

Gao Neng’s words were impossible to refute.

However, Wu Qingjing still held firm to his belief: Gao Neng absolutely could not go to the battlefield. No matter how powerful he was, he would not let Gao Neng walk into danger.

"Gao Neng, I won’t let you leave either." Luna also blocked Gao Neng’s path.

"Gao Neng, as long as you don’t go to the Northern District Battlefield, you can go anywhere you want. This is a promise I made to Chairman Fang," Uncle Bai said, standing beside Luna.

"Teacher Wu, Madam Lu, Uncle Bai... So, no matter what I say, you’re still going to try and stop me, is that right?" Gao Neng glanced back at Wu Qingjing, then looked at Luna and Uncle Bai.

"That’s right. No matter what you say today, you are not leaving!" Wu Qingjing nodded with certainty.

"Even after I’ve proven my strength?" Gao Neng glanced at the four tier-eight gene weapons in black cloaks that had surrounded him.

"Yes! Don’t even mention that you’re only at tier six. Even if you reached tier eight or tier nine, I would not allow you to set a single foot on that battlefield!" Wu Qingjing’s tone was resolute.

"Fine. In that case, there’s nothing more to say. Let’s just fight." Gao Neng looked around. He now understood the resolve of Wu Qingjing and the others.

For the future of the Alliance.

To keep him off the battlefield, these people had steeled their hearts.

This was, of course, for his own good.

But Gao Neng was unwilling to be a caged canary.

Practicing alchemy and creating elixirs was to help create more powerhouses in the Alliance, but that didn’t mean it was Gao Neng’s only skill.

He was a Super Energy Warrior with fully maxed-out talents.

He could slaughter an entire city on his own!