Chapter 1112: National Council! Shocked Councilors!

Xu Jingming's expression also darkened as he spoke:

"Who are these two individuals, and which nations did they send word to?"

"The commander of the Sands Legion, Huang Yu, and the commander of the Dragon Yang Legion, Zhang Taiyang."

"They both station their psychic troops along the border and can obtain intelligence at once."

"As for the nations receiving the messages, they are the United States and Bear Nation."

Eva replied.

"The United States and Bear Nation—this is troublesome..." Xu Jingming frowned, his eyebrows sharp.

Bear Nation is manageable; they have only one Starlight Rank One supreme.

With Ai Mose here, even if their supreme arrives in person, it won't matter.

But the United States is different—Evelyn is a Starlight Rank Two supreme.

If she descends upon Great Xia, no one can stop her.

"My system panel still has one hundred million psychic points; though I can't spend them to level up,

my Body Strengthening Art, Soul Refinement Art, and Lightning Domain still have vast room for improvement.

If I pour all these psychic points into them, my strength could rise significantly.

Then, with Ai Mose's aid, we should be able to hold off Evelyn.

But then I'd have to accumulate psychic points all over again..."

Xu Jingming silently pondered within.

Yet this is the worst-case scenario, so he doesn't yet need to spend all his psychic points.

"Has the High Priest of the Ember Temple said anything? Can the Grand Councilor return safely?"

Cao Jun did not know Xu Jingming's true cards; thinking of the worst-case scenario, his aged face grew Solemn.

"Zhou Ge has no immediate life threat, but he cannot return for now."

Xu Jingming murmured, "But you need not worry overly, Cao Elder—my teacher has agreed to come to Great Xia and guard it for a time."

"Ai Mose is coming to Great Xia? That's good, that's good."

Cao Jun finally exhaled in relief.

For Great Xia, this vast nation,

having no supreme to hold its ground is far too dangerous.

"Cao Elder, prepare to convene the National Council."

"Summon all Ninth-Rank Councilors to Xia Meng Headquarters at once."

"Great Xia is now in its most critical moment—beyond defending against external foes, we must purge every internal vermin."

Xu Jingming issued his order, his cold eyes brimming with lethal intent.

"Understood. I'll send the notice immediately."

Cao Jun nodded, and as he neared the door, he paused and turned back:

"With Grand Councilor Zhou absent, according to Great Xia's protocol,

we must appoint an Acting Grand Councilor to oversee all affairs of Great Xia."

"I will propose at the National Council that you take this position—I hope you won't refuse."

At these words, Su Qingli and Ling Shuang both looked startled.

This was the position of Grand Councilor!

Once seated, one could freely mobilize all resources of Great Xia!

Cao Jun, as a veteran powerhouse who had endured the early days of Psychic Resurgence,

had always presided over the National Council whenever Zhou Yuanwu was absent.

His prestige among Great Xia's Ninth-Rank Councilors was immense.

Had he taken the Acting Grand Councilor post, no one would have opposed him.

Yet he had unexpectedly renounced it, choosing instead to offer it to Xu Jingming.

"Alright."

Xu Jingming did not hesitate long before nodding in acceptance.

Purging internal vermin truly required the authority of an Acting Grand Councilor—otherwise, there would be no deterrent.

"Eva, continue investigating these Ninth-Rank Councilors—ensure no one slips through."

After Cao Jun left, Xu Jingming spoke again.

"Rest assured—I'll dig up the ancestors of all thirty-seven councilors!"

Eva patted her chest, wearing a proud expression of total responsibility.

"Cao Elder suddenly called us for a National Council—what could it be about?"

"Couldn't this be handled via online meeting? Why insist on an in-person gathering?"

"It must be something critical, too sensitive to mention over communication."

"..."

Two hours later, the conference hall of Xia Meng Headquarters.

Of Great Xia's thirty-seven Ninth-Rank Councilors,

all had arrived except Su Tianrui, Xu Jingming, and those stationed overseas.

The councilors murmured among themselves, uncertain why this in-person meeting was mandatory.

Only those who had learned the news beforehand wore Solemn expressions, yet all remained in silent accord.

Swish—

The heavy gilded gate slowly opened.

In an instant, the entire conference hall fell silent, as if a mute button had been pressed—all chatter ceased.

Everyone rose to their feet simultaneously, their gazes fixed on the tall, spear-like figure at the doorway.

Xu Jingming stepped inside, his black battle robe stirring without wind, each step seeming to echo the rhythm of their heartbeats.

Cao Jun followed half a step behind him, and farther back came Su Qingli and Ling Shuang, two stunningly beautiful women with slender, statuesque figures.

"Hail Deputy Alliance Lord!"

The thirty ninth-rank elites rose and bowed in unison, their voices perfectly synchronized.

Someone noticed Cao Jun's position and flickered a look of confusion.

In terms of strength, Xu Jingming was indeed the strongest.

But Cao Jun was, after Zhou Yuanwu, the most senior Great Xia warrior.

Why was he walking behind Xu Jingming?

Xu Jingming paid no attention to these glances.

He walked straight to the seat at the very front of the hall, his black battle boots striking the marble floor with dull echoes.

When he turned and sat down, the air pressure in the entire hall seemed to plummet.

Though they did not yet know what had happened, all could sense a chilling aura of killing intent emanating faintly from Xu Jingming.

"I have summoned you all here today to announce one thing."

Xu Jingming's deep voice rang out, "According to the latest report, over two hours ago, the Alliance Chairman was ambushed by three Beast Gods at Great Xia's border."

Though the Chairman is immensely powerful and slew one of the Beast Gods, he was gravely wounded and pursued by the remaining two into the South Sea."

Now, the Chairman's fate is unknown. I declare that, effective immediately, Great Xia enters its most critical Level-One War Readiness!"

Had this news not leaked abroad, he would never have revealed it to these ninth-rank warriors.

But now that it has leaked, he must inform Great Xia's ninth-ranks so they can make subsequent arrangements.

As soon as he finished speaking, the previously quiet conference hall erupted into chaos!

"Three Beast Gods?! How could they appear simultaneously at our border?!"

"The South Sea is the domain of ferocious beasts—this is a disaster."

The ninth-rank councilors stared in shock.

Some even leapt to their feet, eyes filled with disbelief.

Know that Zhou Yuanwu is the supreme warrior who emerged from the early days of Yuan Energy revival.

He fought his way through the chaos of the Beast Tide invasions to carve out a path to survival!

Without Zhou Yuanwu, Great Xia could never have achieved its current dominant status!

Zhou Yuanwu is the pillar of Great Xia!

How could he be gravely wounded by three Beast Gods?

And even more crucially—how could he possibly survive entering the South Sea, teeming with ferocious beasts, while gravely wounded?