Chapter 1115: Catherine

"Emers..." Charlotte fell into silence.

The supreme powerhouses on Blue Star are divided into three categories, one of which breaks through with an S-class ability.

Another breaks through with an SS-class ability, and the third breaks through with an SSS-class ability.

He broke through with an S-class ability, making him the weakest among peers!

Emers broke through with an SSS-class ability, making her the strongest among peers!

Face to face, he truly dared not fight Emers.

"Cowardly as a mouse, unwilling to risk such an opportunity—no wonder the EU has declined year after year."

A flicker of contempt passed through Evelyn's eyes, yet her expression remained calm as she said:

"I'll handle Emers myself; you're merely a backup. If nothing goes wrong, you won't need to lift a finger the entire time."

"Also, you've been stuck at the peak of Starlight Stage One for decades, haven't you? Are you sure you want to miss this opportunity?"

At these words, Charlotte's expression hardened instantly.

That's right! He had lingered too long in Starlight Stage One.

With his talent, if he couldn't find the corresponding resources, he might remain trapped in Starlight Stage One for life.

And Great Xia might very well possess such resources!

"Fine! I agree!"

Charlotte gritted his teeth and nodded, "When do we depart?"

"Now."

Only then did Evelyn smile in satisfaction, "Meet at the border of Great Xia first, then head straight for their Xia Meng."

"Alright, I'm leaving immediately."

Charlotte's holographic image dissolved into the air.

"Charlotte actually agreed to invade Great Xia together?"

Catherine's heart tightened as she listened in silence behind Evelyn.

An image of a tall, youthful figure surfaced unexpectedly in her mind.

"Kain, assemble the Church's Knight Order and await my signal.

Once confirmed, the Knight Order will immediately enter Great Xia and seize control of all key regions."

Evelyn gave her orders in a sweet voice, a flushed, excited glow on her Bai Xi face.

With the lifespan limit of Starlight Stage Two, unless something extraordinary happens, she would never be able to conquer Great Xia in her lifetime.

But now, with Zhou Yuanwu severely wounded and missing, this was undoubtedly the best opportunity!

As for the Beast God? Since Zhou Yuanwu is already severely wounded, he's unlikely to survive and return.

Meanwhile, on the Ember World, there are still three supreme powerhouses, one of whom is also Starlight Stage Two.

Even if Zhou Yuanwu dies, the peak combat power between beasts and humans will remain balanced—there's absolutely no need to worry.

Worst case, after seizing Great Xia, we can team up with other supreme powerhouses and steal one of the Beast Gods too.

"Yes." Kain nodded eagerly, his face also filled with intense excitement.

"Catherine, you'll accompany the Church's Knight Order on this mission."

Evelyn spoke again, but it was like a stone cast into a deep pool—no response came.

Sunlight streamed through the window, gilding Catherine's golden hair with a hazy halo.

This usually cold and distant Divine Maiden now seemed lost in thought, her long eyelashes lowered.

"Catherine?" Evelyn's slender brows furrowed.

"Ah... My Lord."

Catherine snapped back to awareness and hurriedly replied.

"You'll accompany the Church's Knight Order on this mission," Evelyn repeated.

"Yes." Catherine bowed her head.

"Then the Church is in your hands."

Evelyn rose from the Wang Zuo.

Sacred radiance spread like a tide, and her slender figure vanished instantly from the spot.

"Divine Maiden, shall we go?" Kain said.

"My Lord Kain, please go ahead—I still need to prepare." Catherine apologized.

"Alright."

Kain noticed nothing unusual and took his leave.

Suddenly, the vast palace was left with only Catherine alone.

At this moment, she—the Divine Maiden of the Holy Church, possessing an SS-class ability—revealed an unprecedented look of confusion.

As an American, unifying Great Xia was a tremendous good thing.

But she understood her mother's methods—she would never allow a prodigy to grow strong.

That meant Xu Jingming, the invincible ninth-rank, would be mercilessly slain by her mother...

"Xu Jingming..." Catherine couldn't help but recall everything from the past.

From their first encounter at the National Talent Exchange Competition, to their chance meeting on Dayangzhou, to their journey through Great Xia.

Their interactions had never been many.

Yet, without her realizing it, he had already left an indelible mark deep in her heart.

"Forget it—I'll just warn him.

Great Xia's fall is inevitable; if he can escape, he should..."

Catherine let out a soft breath, opened her communication watch, and dialed Xu Jingming's number.

She did not attempt to invite Xu Jingming to join the United States.

Because she knew that man would never make such a choice...

On the other side, Xu Jingming had just met Emers, when he received Eva's notification.

"S-class: Catherine of the United States is contacting you. Shall I connect?"

Although Eva had blocked the Daxia communication network, she could still monitor incoming calls from abroad.

"Catherine?"

Xu Jingming's gaze flickered, and he said, "Connect."

Whoosh—

A stream of virtual light rays projected forth, coalescing into the figure of a stunning blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl.

It was none other than Catherine Hepburn, whom he had not seen in a long time.

Compared to before, Catherine still possessed a commanding figure and exquisite beauty.

But she had lost some of her youthful innocence, appearing more mature.

At least she no longer blurted out demands for him to embrace the Holy Light.

"Xu Jingming, I already know the situation in Daxia."

As soon as she appeared, Catherine cut straight to the point, her red lips parting:

"My mother has allied with the EU's supreme warrior, Charlotte, and they are now en route to Daxia.

Flee quickly—you have no chance of holding Daxia. Just survive."

At these words, Emers, who had just arrived, paled slightly; Su Qingli and Ling Shuang turned ashen-faced.

Xu Jingming's expression darkened as well.

His worst-case scenario had been Evelyn herself acting.

He never expected Evelyn to be so cautious—she had even drawn the EU into this!

"I understand. Thank you for the warning—I'll thank you in person when the chance arises."

Xu Jingming's gaze sharpened as he spoke his thanks.

Although Eva had set up numerous surveillance measures along Daxia's borders, capable of detecting Evelyn and Charlotte the moment they arrived,

Catherine's warning still bought them valuable time.

"Good. I hope you make the wise choice."

Catherine exhaled, and the holographic projection dissolved into specks of light and vanished.

"Evelyn plus Charlotte—one Star Radiance Rank Two, one Star Radiance Rank One—they really do hold Daxia in high regard!"

"Two supreme warriors arriving in person—this is a serious problem."

Su Qingli and Ling Shuang both wore worried expressions, while Xu Jingming's mind raced with thoughts.

If Evelyn came alone, he and Emers might still have a chance to fight back.

But with Charlotte added, defeat was certain!

The only way to break this deadlock was for him to reach the supreme warrior realm himself!

Yet his system panel lacked sufficient ability points, and he had no time to hunt beasts and harvest ability points.

'No—there's another way!'

Xu Jingming's eyes blazed with sudden brilliance.

The system panel's point allocation depended on his current state.

The difference in ability points required to level up between having just reached Rank Nine Upper and being one step away from supreme warrior was enormous!

Just because he cannot add points now doesn't mean he won't be able to after consuming celestial treasures!

The fact that he couldn't allocate points right now didn't mean he wouldn't be able to after consuming heavenly materials and earthly treasures!