Chapter 58: The Hidden Danger of SSS-level Summoned Creatures

Dragon Nation spectators, their hearts race at this moment.

The nation's territory expands by one hundred percent!

This is the dream that countless ancient emperors spent their entire lives pursuing.

To enlarge the territory, countless people have perished on the battlefield,

many have been mercilessly trampled beneath warhorses, many blood has been shed, and many dynasties have risen and fallen.

Now, this goal is right before our eyes!

Just a step away from Dragon Nation!

Once achieved,

Dragon Nation will become the strongest nation in the world!

No one can match it!

Zhang Cheng, standing at the front of the audience, takes a deep breath, his gaze steadily hardening,

"The final battle must be won."

"For Dragon Nation!"

Meanwhile,

In the Great Xiong Nation's front row, Meng Lingchuanxi clenches both fists, staring intently at Zhang Cheng's figure,

as if fire could spew from his eyes, emitting all sorts of eerie, terrifying light,

"In this Life-or-Death Duel challenge, we must not let Dragon Nation win!"

"Otherwise, Great Xiong Nation is finished!"

At the center of the arena.

The mysterious referee then says, "Old rule: there are rewards and punishments."

"If Dragon Nation loses, the rules were already clarified at the start of the Life-or-Death Duel."

"As Dragon Nation's opponent, if we lose this time, our homeland will face an SSS-level terror descending upon it!"

"Moreover, it's not one this time, but two!"

"The ninth battle, a crucial fight."

"Therefore, it will commence in two days; both sides, please be fully prepared!"

The prizes are abundant,

and the punishments are extremely severe.

This is the heaviest penalty the Divine Ghost Killing Arena has ever imposed on Lan Xing!

However,

the leaders of other nations understand that, no matter the danger, the final Life-or-Death Duel must be won!

Otherwise, once Dragon Nation passes the Life-or-Death Duel, it will far surpass all nations.

At that point, all nations will be powerless to curb Dragon Nation's rise.

Dragon Nation will possess the greatest national power,

and may even unify Lan Xing with this strength!

In the secret conference room.

In the spacious hall, aside from Dragon Nation and Mao Xiong Guo, almost all nations' leaders have gathered here.

The final battle is of utmost importance.

They must deliberate deeply before making a decision.

Charlie speaks first:

"The final battle cannot proceed without an SSS-level Summoned Creature."

"To date, the nations possessing an SSS-level Summoned Creature are few enough to count on one hand."

"Moreover, this battle concerns the fate of all nations; there must be no retreat or surrender."

"As usual, the nation with an SSS-level Summoned Creature will be chosen by lottery."

"The drawn nation will fight in the ninth Life-or-Death Duel!"

Having said that,

Charlie, without further words, tears several sheets from the notebook before him, writes the list, and distributes it to the leaders of each nation.

Pu Linyuan, the Xiao Han Republic representative, reluctantly unfolds the slip, and feels relieved upon seeing that they were not drawn.

"I hope this time the goddess of luck truly stands on our side."

Steve offers a simple prayer and carefully opens the paper bundle.

After the last defeat,

Triumphal Empire's homeland suffered an SSS-level terror attack.

Hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed or injured; only by dispatching the SSS-level Summoned Creature Bloody Mary was the situation barely stabilized.

If we lose again,

the losses would be unimaginable.

Fortunately,

this time the goddess of luck favored Triumphal Empire.

Steve sees the small slip in his hand reading "Not drawn" and is so delighted he nearly jumps up.

"Great! I knew the goddess of luck would stand with my Triumphal Empire!"

"Hahaha!"

After that,

The Windmill Nation also participated in the drawing.

They have an SSS-level Flying Demon, meeting the criteria.

The drawing result: not selected!

The Windmill Nation's representative breathed a sigh of relief.

The drawing proceeded swiftly, and the nations possessing an SSS-level Summoned Creature opened the paper balls in their hands.

Soon, only Da Xiong Nation had not opened theirs.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Meng Lingchuanxi's paper ball, a hint of schadenfreude on their faces.

The drawing continued.

Now, all the non‑selections have been revealed.

What Meng Lingchuanxi holds must be the winning ticket!

"Do we still need to open it..."

Facing those schadenfreude‑filled gazes, Meng Lingchuanxi let out a cold laugh, didn't even look, and tossed the paper ball away.

Then he stood up, his eyes full of fighting spirit,

"The ninth battle, also the final Life-or-Death Duel."

"If we lose again, Dragon Nation will become the strongest in the world; given the deep hatred between our Da Xiong Nation and them, they will never spare us."

"Therefore, even if we were not drawn, Da Xiong Nation must still go to the final battle!"

"Not only must we go, we must win!"

"Only by defeating Dragon Nation can Da Xiong Nation, as well as your Beautiful Nation, Triumphal Empire, Xiao Han Republic... and so on,

ever achieve anything on the Divine Ghost Killing Arena."

"Please understand, in this final battle, Da Xiong Nation fights on behalf of the whole world!"

Clap clap clap—

His words just finished,

Pu Linyuan beside him immediately applauded and nodded in agreement:

"Mr. Chuanxi's words are reasonable!"

"Rest assured, even if we lose this final battle, we will not forget everything Da Xiong Nation has done."

"Da Xiong Nation, representing the whole world, wishes you good luck!"

Although his words were a bit sarcastic, Pu Linyuan sincerely hoped Da Xiong Nation could defeat Dragon Nation.

Charlie stood up and extended his hand to Meng Lingchuanxi:

"Go for it."

"This time, it's all on Da Xiong Nation."

"But may I ask which SSS-level Summoned Creature your Da Xiong Nation plans to send into battle?"

"Also, has its terrifying Summoner already been controlled?"

This concerns the secret of the SSS-level Summoned Creature.

To this day,

the reason these national representatives stubbornly refuse to dispatch an SSS-level Summoned Creature,

is that SSS-level Summoned Creatures possess extremely strong self‑awareness.

They are like independent lifeforms,

no method can fully control them.

Moreover, after a Summoner summons an SSS-level Summoned Creature,

their consciousness is gradually eroded.

When erosion reaches 100%, the Summoner is controlled by the SSS-level Summoned Creature, becoming an unconscious puppet.

Once the Summoner is controlled,

the SSS-level Summoned Creature will lose restraint, causing massive destruction, cities to collapse, and hundreds of thousands to perish.

Experts estimate that after summoning an SSS-level creature, the Summoner's consciousness is eroded by about 20%.

Theoretically, an SSS-level Summoner can summon an SSS-level creature at most five times.

Of course, this is only a theoretical conjecture,

it may be that after three summons the consciousness is completely eroded.

Therefore,

most of the time, nations use SSS-level Summoned Creatures as a deterrent against other countries and domestic summoned beings.

Before a critical moment,

no nation would be willing to deploy an SSS-level Summoned Creature!

This thing is a double‑edged sword!

A slight misstep can cause chaos!

If you ask, can anyone summon an SSS-level creature without any effect?

Or summon creatures above SSS level without being affected?

Is that possible?

Absolutely impossible!

"Perhaps... Zhang Cheng of Dragon Nation can," Steve said blankly.

Dragon Nation.

Divine Ghost Summoner Alliance.

"Ah-choo!"

Zhang Cheng rubbed his nose, looking puzzled: "Is someone thinking of me?"

He walked out of the conference room doors.

Meng Lingchuanxi returned to the car, made sure no one was spying around, then took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, Mr. Chuanxi, what's the matter?"

Meng Lingchuanxi's face grew solemn: "Listen to my orders, immediately recall all spies hidden in Dragon Nation."

"The situation is urgent; no matter what method we use, we must ensure they return to Great Hero Nation within a day."

"Furthermore, this matter is highly confidential; it must not be disclosed to any acquaintances."

The person on the other end of the phone quickly agreed; he knew that Great Hero Nation was about to undergo the Ninth decisive battle,

Meanwhile, Meng Lingchuanxi was already making the worst preparations.

If Dragon Nation successfully passes the Deadly Duel Challenge,

the nation's overall strength will receive a massive boost,

and the Summoned Creature Level across the country will also increase significantly.

At that time, all the hidden agents lurking in Dragon Nation will surely be purged,

Great Hero Nation's intelligence network will suffer massive losses.

Therefore, action must be taken before then.

In Dragon Nation.

Divine Ghost Summoner Alliance

Zhang Cheng stood by the window; the night wind carried a hint of chill, blowing on his body and making him feel a coldness even in his lower half.

He quickly tightened his outerwear and muttered to himself:

"This weather is really getting colder; when going out, one needs to wear more layers."

Just then, a familiar voice sounded in his mind.

"Zhang Cheng, do you have time now?"

The voice was sweet and pleasing to the ear, clear as a silver bell, making one feel cheerful.

It was System Sister.

"It's so late; doesn't System Sister need to rest?"

System waved its hand, then spoke seriously:

"I just sensed that many Summoned Creatures from Great Hero Nation are approaching the coastal areas."

"I suspect these people are very likely spies that Great Hero Nation has hidden in Dragon Nation,"

"They may have received some kind of order and are preparing to withdraw."

Huh?

Zhang Cheng, pinching his chin, began to think: "Spies from Great Hero Nation?"