Chapter 651: Declaration of War Means Start of War

Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

“Okay, then Huang Yinian will command this war. We don’t need to wait; send our ships immediately. Wait near Bali for the declaration of war, and attack their military facilities as soon as we declare it,” Ye Mo ordered.

Xu Yuehua added, “I agree with the president’s decision, but Bali is a major global tourist destination. People from all over the world are on holiday there. We can’t casually deploy missiles when attacking the island; it would cause international incidents. So, I’d like Commander Huang’s input.”

Huang Yinian smiled. “I’ve considered Bali as a target. First, it would demonstrate Luo Yue’s power; second, it would severely damage Indonesia. Most importantly, our outlet store there was destroyed, and two of our workers were killed. Bali has also suffered multiple terrorist attacks in the last ten years.”

Looking at Xu Yuehua’s expectant gaze, Huang Yinian continued, “Even if we provoke an international dispute, we can claim Indonesia collaborated with terrorists to attack Luo Yue. We can say the Indonesian government’s inadequate response demonstrates clear hostility toward Luo Yue. Luo Yue’s rights have been violated, and justice is paramount in Luo Yue. Offenders must pay the price. Of course, we will only target military installations, not civilians.”

Ye Mo nodded. The reasoning was somewhat tenuous, but it was better than nothing. Luo Yue had indeed suffered significant losses at Indonesia’s hands.

“I have a suggestion,” Yu Miaodan said. “While Bali is large, it won’t withstand our forces long. I suggest Commander Huang secure the airport and docks first, then evacuate all tourists. We can then destroy the tourist facilities, just as they destroyed our store.”

Yu Miaodan didn’t explicitly state it, but everyone understood that prolonged occupation of Bali was unrealistic. Even if Luo Yue possessed the military might, the Union wouldn’t permit it. Once Indonesia offered compensation, Luo Yue’s army would have to withdraw.

Destroying the tourist facilities and evacuating tourists, however, would severely cripple the Indonesian economy.

Invading Bali, let alone seizing it, was extremely risky. If Ye Mo weren’t a cultivator, he probably wouldn’t attempt it. Ye Mo knew that if most of the world’s powers united against Luo Yue, Luo Yue couldn’t withstand them.

But Ye Mo had his own advantages. As a last resort, he would use nuclear weapons and targeted assassinations.

No one would dare to push a nuclear power too far.

While this world had rules, the powerful ultimately dictated them. For example, the US could find a hundred justifications for a sudden invasion of a small country.

Power was the ultimate decider.

Meanwhile, Ye Ling was with Tang Beiwei.

Upon learning the truth, Ye Ling was stunned before looking at Tang Beiwei incredulously. “Beiwei, you mean you’re my brother’s real sister, and I’m not?”

Tang Beiwei nodded. “Actually, I’m not sure if I’m his real sister either, but he doesn’t want a DNA test. He says we’re already sisters, regardless of blood tests. I don’t want to lose him as a brother, so I didn’t insist.”

“So, I might be his real sister after all?” Ye Ling worried.

“Yes, but I understand my brother. He doesn’t want to lose us, so don’t disappoint him when he asks. He truly loves us,” Tang Beiwei said, looking at Ye Ling.

Ye Ling sighed in relief.

The day after Ye Mo returned to Luo Yue, Luo Yue declared war on Indonesia, declaring all who aided Indonesia enemies of Luo Yue.

Unexpectedly, Luo Yue only declared war on Indonesia, giving the Philippines a week to pay 50 billion Luo Yue dollars.

Luo Yue’s actions again shocked the world. A newly established government, they had defended against the Union’s invasion, but no one believed they could invade Indonesia.

This situation was unique – Indonesia clearly had support, yet Luo Yue declared war.

Luo Yue, essentially a corporation, declared war on a country over the deaths of a few people. This seemed childish.

The Union requested peaceful means. Politicians worldwide shook their heads – how could they so easily declare war?

Ye Mo was contemptuous and unconcerned. Even if an army ten times their size attacked, he had essence chi pills and the interference machine, ensuring at least a stalemate.

He wasn’t a politician, but he wasn’t unintelligent. He had considered the consequences.

What followed ignited the world: ten minutes after the declaration of war, news broke of Luo Yue’s fleet attacking Bali.

Indonesia and Bali were alarmed; Indonesia descended into chaos. Their military buildup was merely posturing for leverage.

Luo Yue, however, acted decisively, launching an immediate attack after declaring war.

Indonesia’s defenses were at normal levels; they hadn’t believed Luo Yue would actually wage war over such a minor incident.

Luo Yue’s fleet destroyed Bali’s military port unopposed, leaving the civilian port intact.

As Indonesia frantically mobilized troops for Bali, Luo Yue’s missiles accurately struck military facilities. Bali’s defenses were paper-thin against Luo Yue, and the interference machine neutralized its counterattack.

The US president slammed papers on his desk. Luo Yue was insane!

Indonesia was backed by the US, which had advised its actions. The previous president’s impeachment, thanks to Luo Yue, had allowed this president to rise, but he harbored resentment toward Luo Yue, viewing them as having stolen American land and business.

A significant portion of the US gold reserves might also be due to Luo Yue.

As president, he was confident he could eventually destroy Luo Yue.