Yi Xiaoruo was passionate about military affairs. She stood up and said, "I'll go with you."

Zhao Fang tugged at her sister's arm. "We're all going together."

My bedroom housed several large-screen laptops. Mobile phone displays simply weren't practical for normal office work, though projection technology was still under development to allow direct transmission of smartphone data via integrated micro-projectors onto screens.

Yi Xiaoruo settled on my right side and whispered, "Liu Xue mentioned you encountered Tan Tian during dinner."

I nodded. "Nothing serious—his arrogance warranted a little physical correction."

Zhao Fang chuckled. "Sister Xiaoruo, are you worried about your husband who's not living up to his name?"

"Ridiculous!" she scoffed. "I only acknowledge Zhao Qian as my husband. I've never had feelings for Tan Tian. It's just that I worry about him suffering losses now that the Tan clan controls key central departments, systematically eroding my husband's positions."

I gently embraced her. "Don't concern yourself with that. I don't care about titles anymore. With our current strength, what do we need ranks for?"

Feng opened up her laptop and connected to the military command center while adding, "Yes, Sister Xiaoruo—no one will dare threaten us."

The door pushed open as Xiaoyudi and Xiaohui entered. Xiaoyudi wrapped herself around me from behind and said, "Brother, look at how much more beautiful Xiaohui has become."

Xiaohui had been stationed in the T Desert Base most recently. Looking back, I noticed she'd changed—more matured, more radiant. When she caught my gaze, she shyly lowered her eyes. "Brother...I've improved myself a little. Are you satisfied?"

I chuckled awkwardly and said, "Satisfied indeed. Everyone sit down—we need to review the current status of operations in Niu Country."

The signal stabilized as Yao Guangrong and Qin Yicheng appeared on screen. They gave brief updates: minor skirmishes occurred across the river without significant losses for our side, though Niu's forces had lost an infantry company and a howitzer battalion. Preparations were complete for crossing operations that could capture eastern Niu’s triangular territory within three days if we accelerated.

However, they also relayed six consecutive central directives: cease all military actions and maintain the current standoff until negotiation teams finalized new border agreements with Niu Country. If ignored, both commanders would be relieved of duty.

Yao Guangrong looked deeply troubled. "Commander, we don't care about our positions—but it seems the nation is truly reluctant to fight. You must withstand this pressure. We've achieved a favorable position through hard work; another retreat would mirror the Sixty-Two War's failures."

Qin Yicheng added, "Exactly, Commander—Niu’s territory was acquired illegally. We're reclaiming what's rightfully ours. If we secure the Indian Ocean passage and integrate TW Island into our defense system, no nation can challenge our maritime trade routes. This battle must continue!"

I smiled. "Did I ever suggest retreating? Remember my orders—you answer only to me or your wives. No one else—including superiors—can give you commands. Anyone who tries will be detained. Proceed with the planned advance on Henan tomorrow. I'll await good news from you both—we won't need to worry about Myanmar and Bangladesh's land deals after this victory."

"Understood!" Yao Guangrong and Qin Yicheng saluted.

Li Qi entered, standing behind me with an apologetic tone: "I'm sorry for dragging you into this, dear. If we'd achieved unification as quickly as I initially suggested, we wouldn't be in such a dilemma now."

I rose to comfort her. "Don't blame yourself—it's not your fault. In fact, I'm proud of our foundational work despite the current predicament."

Cradled in my arms, Li Qi asked, "Do you have any contingency plans? My position is currently under review, and I can't make decisions now."

I shrugged. "None needed—I never was good at planning anyway. Just adapt as we go. The Tan clan can shout threats from Beijing while we control both the L State and Cheng D military districts. They won't dare confront us directly!"

Sudden beeping came from Xiaoyudi and Xiaohui's devices. They rushed to their computers, announcing tensely, "Something's happening."

Everyone asked anxiously, "What is it?"

Xiaohui responded urgently, "Strong tectonic activity detected!"

"An earthquake?" Gasps rose as everyone braced themselves for escape while gripping me tightly.

Xiaoyudi laughed reassuringly. "Relax—it's not here. The Atlantic satellite system triggered an alert."

After magnification corrections, footage revealed violent ocean waves surging with tsunami-like intensity. Unlike typical volcanic eruptions, this phenomenon exposed vast landmasses! Xiaoyudi and Xiaohui stared in disbelief at ancient architectural patterns visible beneath the water.

Opening the door abruptly, I called for Longnü and Elena to join us when they spotted circular ruins resembling something familiar from six thousand years ago: "Poseidon's City...Solar Temple..."

Cheng Susu burst into the room with other wives asking excitedly what was happening as more landmass emerged over two hours.

"This is an opportunity," I declared, prompting Longnü and Xiaoyudi to briefly explain ancient events related to this submerged civilization.

"Opportunity?" their skepticism returned.

"Yes," I insisted. "What are we lacking currently?"

After contemplative silence from the group, I answered, "Control over our own territory—land where we can establish rules without interference."

Cries of agreement erupted as Xiaohui immediately supported my idea while Longnü suggested lunar base resources for technical support and reconstruction. Though unstable tectonically, Elena proposed building sealed structures with gravitational propulsion systems to ensure safety during potential subsidence.

"Absolutely!" I confirmed before contacting fleets 2 & 3 to secure the area against claims from M Country. This new territory would serve as both strategic leverage and a self-sufficient colony free of external influence.

Later that night, alone in my room, I mused about scheduling visits with my wives while unexpectedly entering Yun Yao's quarters where Ning Shixuan waited. Their close bond from Liangshan origins led to frequent shared sleeping arrangements.

Yun Yao eagerly embraced me without pretense before Ning Shixuan warned her against compliance. But knowing my intentions toward cloud dancing, Yun Yao simply accepted my proposition after a brief hesitation: "I'll dance for you, but only if you punish Sister Ning's self-righteous attitude."

As music played and Yun Yao performed in revealing attire—mini skirt exposing thighs and netted red crop top showing ample cleavage—Ning Shixuan recorded the video while teasing her sister. Their playful banter continued even as I undressed and joined them beneath the sheets, eventually overwhelming Ning's initial resistance with physical persuasion through strategic positions like doggy style and hand gestures involving my swollen organ.

By dawn, the entire group had departed for a flight to inspect the Atlantic landmass when suddenly...

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