Chapter 1114: Make Arrangements! Evelyn

As his words fell, the two previously defiant men instantly bowed respectfully to Xu Jingming like well-behaved cats.

"Yes, Master. From this day forward, our lives are under your control."

A mind-control combat technique!

The ninth-rank councilors present all reacted with shock.

It was no secret that Holy Lawmasters, with their potent spiritual energy, could learn mind-based combat techniques.

But no elemental adept had ever mastered the core ability of mind manipulators: direct control over spiritual energy.

Yet no one had expected Xu Jingming to accomplish this very thing!

"In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures are required. I ask for your understanding."

Xu Jingming surveyed the room and spoke in a deep, steady voice.

"These people are vermin! Their hearts deserve death! Enslaving them is too kind!"

Blood Sword snorted, his killing intent surging violently!

The remaining ninth-rank councilors all bowed respectfully to Xu Jingming in unison:

"Your Excellency the Council Chairman is wise!"

According to Great Xia law, mind-based adepts are forbidden from enslaving others except under special circumstances.

Especially not ninth-rank councilors.

But now, this clearly qualifies as a special circumstance.

"My artificial intelligence has severed all communication between Great Xia and foreign nations. No further leaks will occur."

Xu Jingming looked at the group, his voice firm and powerful:

"Next, we proceed with further arrangements. First, elite combat strength: after this meeting,

I will invite my teacher, the Grand High Priestess of the Ember Temple, Eunice, to come to Great Xia and help guard our territory for a time.

Second, domestic public opinion control: with the Supreme Chairman severely wounded and missing, foreign nations will not miss this opportunity—they will surely stir up chaos.

Online, my artificial intelligence will manage it; offline, all public security bureaus will enforce it. No large gatherings will be permitted.

Also, cults will be controlled by public security personnel.

If public security lacks manpower, directly requisition troops from nearby legions.

And..."

Xu Jingming's arrangements were clear and systematic, anticipating nearly every possible contingency.

Cao Jun could not help nodding in silent admiration.

Though young, Xu Jingming handled affairs with remarkable poise.

Su Qingli and Ling Shuang, standing beside him, gazed at Xu Jingming with smoldering eyes, their gazes brimming with intoxicating allure.

Power and strength are the ultimate aphrodisiacs—these two women were now utterly captivated by Xu Jingming's magnetism.

"Yes! I'll go make the arrangements immediately."

"Understood. My legions will prioritize support for the public security bureaus."

Upon hearing that the Grand High Priestess of the Ember Temple, Eunice, would come to guard Great Xia,

the ninth-rank councilors finally exhaled in relief and immediately began executing their orders.

"Now, we wait for America's response..."

After finalizing all arrangements, Xu Jingming sat in his chair, lost in silent thought.

If Evelyn truly intended to strike, it would likely happen within the next one or two days.

If she did, he would have to spend ability points to boost his Body Strengthening Art and Soul Refinement Art, and defend alongside Eunice.

If she did not strike, he could save his ability points and proceed to Heizhou.

Quickly accumulate enough ability points to break through to the Supreme Sovereign realm, then rescue Zhou Yuanwu.

But given his understanding of America,

as one of the two strongest powers among the Six Great Powers of Blue Star, Evelyn would not let this opportunity slip away.

"S-Class, Eunice has sent word—she is nearly at Xia Meng."

At that moment, Eva suddenly spoke.

"Good."

Xu Jingming immediately left the conference hall with Su Qingli and Ling Shuang.

When the enemy comes, send soldiers to meet him; when water rises, pile up earth to block it.

Even if he must later spend ability points on other upgrades to confront Evelyn, there was no choice.

"What's the current situation in Great Xia?"

America, Holy Papacy.

Inside the vast cathedral, only Evelyn, Catherine, and Kaien, who had come to report, were present.

"Your Holiness, Great Xia has severed all communication networks with us. We cannot obtain any information," Kaien replied.

"Even the Ark cannot penetrate?" Evelyn's delicate brows furrowed.

"No. Great Xia's artificial intelligence appears to be of a higher tier than ours.

Our AI can only defend against intrusion—it cannot reverse-infiltrate or gather intelligence."

Kaien shook his head.

The Ark, America's most advanced artificial intelligence, had reached the level of "Sentient Life."

It was unearthed from an ancient civilization's ruins.

"Losing intelligence gathering is acceptable,"

Evelyn lazily shifted her posture, her silk robe sliding down her graceful curves to reveal a sliver of ivory-white leg. "What of Huang Yu?"

"Two hours ago he said he was going to attend the National Council, and until now there hasn't been any news from him." Kain shook his head again.

"We prepared a large batch of agents for him, to make sure he could contact us even without the network.

Still no news by now — he's probably already been dealt with by Great Xia.

They moved fast though, not sure if it was Xu Jingming or Cao Jun.

Most likely Xu Jingming — there's word he's already returned to Great Xia."

Evelyn's moist lips curved into a cold smile, like a thorned rose.

"Decisive and swift indeed. However..."

She suddenly let out a light laugh, her voice like ice-spring chimes, "The Great Xia of today, in my eyes, is nothing more than a lamb awaiting slaughter — whoever it is, it won't matter."

After a brief moment of thought, she lightly parted her red lips and spoke again:

"Smart Brain, connect me with Charlotte of the European Union."

"Smart Brain received."

Buzz—

Not long after the call connected, the holographic projection of the European Union's Apex — Charlotte — appeared before her eyes.

"Charlotte, I have a stroke of fortune I want to give you. Do you want it?"

The moment Charlotte appeared, Evelyn spoke with barely contained eagerness.

"A stroke of fortune? What fortune?" Charlotte narrowed her eyes.

"It concerns Great Xia — Zhou Yuanwu has run into trouble..."

Evelyn recounted the whole story from beginning to end.

"Zhou Yuanwu is seriously wounded?! Great Xia has lost its Stellar Radiance Tier-2 Apex?!"

After Evelyn finished speaking, Charlotte's face was already full of shock.

"That's right."

Evelyn's red lips curved slightly upward. "This time, when we take down Great Xia, one-tenth of Great Xia's territory will go to your European Union, and a corresponding share of the resources will be yours as well."

As her words fell, Charlotte's heart gave an involuntary hard thump.

One must understand that Great Xia is one of the two strongest poles among the six giant nations of Blue Star.

Even just one-tenth of the territory and resources would be enough to stuff him and the European Union completely full!

"Zhou Yuanwu is seriously wounded — I had no prior knowledge of this news. Why don't you go yourself?" Charlotte said cautiously.

There's no such thing as a free lunch — that principle he still understood.

Given Evelyn's strength, there was no need at all to invite him; she could swallow the entire Great Xia by herself.

"Because of Aemeth."

Evelyn looked at Charlotte. "You know, she has always been quite good to that student of hers, Xu Jingming.

This time, with Zhou Yuanwu seriously wounded and Great Xia without an Apex to hold the line, Xu Jingming will probably send Aemeth over.

I'm not clear what methods she has, which is why I thought of找你."