Chapter 623: Fire in the Rear

After finishing these three, I felt a little something, and then I stopped before coming here. I checked the time—damn, there's less than ten minutes left. Li Hao dialed Kashika's Star Swift, "Kashika, help me issue another announcement, extend the time by another hour."

Within the Four Great War Zones, the Lalutu Orcs have three Star Sergeant Majors above level 50, known by all Orcs in the Saint Song System as the new generation of the "Three Beast Kings." This is Li Hao's true target. There are too many Orcs, and it's impossible to achieve anything just by fighting a few times, but taking down their three signature Orcs will definitely have an effect. His main goal is to make the Orcs in the Saint Song System quiet down. Of course, he also knows these three won't easily step into the arena, which is why he made such a big scene. If these three don't step down today, and he has to do this again, even Li Hao couldn't bear the pressure of the debt.

Kashika was very reliable; a new Sacred Song Announcement was issued once again: I am the biological father of all Orc Ladder Sergeant Majors, who else is unconvinced?

Actually, it only took a moment before Monagu, one of the Three Beast Kings, couldn't take it anymore and accepted this challenge. He is ranked third among the Three Beast Kings. If he doesn't go up, the other two won't either. Orc internal pride and rankings are very precise; they can't be off by even a little. In reality, all this pressure is on him; if he doesn't fight, he will definitely be attacked by his competitors later.

Monagu had been observing Li Hao's fighting style. He thought Li Hao would fail after a few fights, but he didn't expect him to keep winning until now. This Human looks short and small, but he has boundless strength. His combat techniques are similar to the Celestials but also different, more refined. To be called a Beast King, Monagu's vision is beyond what an ordinary Orc can compare to. This Human's actions are too extreme and too sudden. Everyone knows the conflict between Humans and Orcs, and how they attack each other, especially the vicious incident that happened in the Mechanical Empire's Omniscient Anthem a while ago. The Saint Song System is not a saintly song; it doesn't care about conflicts and disputes, but it requires everything to be done in the way of the Saint Song. The Orcs' habit of setting traps and mobbing is common practice among Orcs, but it is deeply despised under the rule of a first-class civilization. Although Li Hao's counterattack is crude, it is within the regulations of the Saint Song, and given the Orcs' previous behavior, it actually appears more authentic. Under these circumstances, the pressure the Orcs are bearing is not just about this matter with the Humans; they also occupy quite a few positions among the Sergeant Majors.

As a Saint Song leader among the Orcs, someone had to stand up. Momameng observed for a long time; this opportunity was quite rare. Li Hao had fought thirteen consecutive battles, and the impact on his Universe Power was significant. Moreover, with public opinion fermenting to this point, it was time to step out and reap the rewards.

Momameng, from the White Tiger War Zone Ninth, is a level 55 Sergeant Major of the Seventh Art Federation's S-rank Shadow Shengge. He is a prominent figure even in the Shadow Shengge, and there are over a hundred Orcs in his team who look to him for leadership.

At this level, it no longer matters which civilization one comes from; they are among the most dazzling small group in the Saint Song System, and basically, every Anthem Warrior is familiar with them.

In the Lalutu Jungle, the Orcs' favorite place, with a familiar environment and familiar performance, Li Hao is about to face Momameng.

As soon as Monagu appeared, the Orcs' low and confused morale instantly soared, and they even started partying on the spot, as if they had already won. This strange group emotion is just that volatile. Now it is Chao Qinglong and the others' turn to worry; Li Hao's wave of overtime is too extreme, too desperate.

At the same time, the Solar System and Kepler, which had already established communication, also received this information. Although they don't have the Saint Song, they still pay close attention to every move within it. Upon learning that Li Hao had actually intensified the conflict with the Orcs, the Solar System Council held an emergency meeting. The content was surprisingly not about the outcome or Li Hao's safety, but rather two factions that formed in fierce argument.

One faction is the pro-war group including Makemu, Wu Fa, Lagrange, Sveni Daliven, Sazerake Ludonglei, Long Danni, and others. The other is the peace faction including Longkexier, Tema, Haose, Wubente, Zhao Hongfeng, and others. Dekexier is the current Council Speaker, having held the position for over a decade with immense influence. Before the Star Alliance appeared, the Council basically looked to him and his faction for leadership.

During the Kepler War, Longkexier was against it, but only because the situation had already affected his own interests, and coupled with the will of the people, he eventually agreed. Then, after the victory, it became his "wise leadership." As Speaker, he only needed to use a little public opinion manipulation—who could dissent, and who would dare to dissent?

Various acts of compromise also led Makemu, Wu Fa, and others to become increasingly unable to tolerate it. They see the situation more clearly: with blind concession, Humans have no way out. Moreover, having come out of the war, they do not believe Humans are that weak. At the same time, they have interpreted the Star River Order: Humans must resist, and they have a chance, especially with the existence of Li Hao and numerous extraordinary warriors. Since Li Hao and his batch could appear, it means Humans have potential and should be vigorously developed. Yet, the situation is the exact opposite; the Council does not care, focusing entirely on so-called "considering the big picture."

The current opponent is the Orcs, and the Orcs are not the top brass of the Star River Order.

Makemu and the others have also gathered a considerable number of enterprising councilors, but Longkexier is the Speaker with the greatest influence, always suppressing them. Longkexier's main policy is to effectively sacrifice Kepler to trade for Human peace and buy time.

"The behavior of Li Hao and the others is simply betrayal, a betrayal of Humanity. What did they go to the Saint Song System for? They went to bring Human goodwill and friendship, to learn the advanced power of the Saint Song, not to destroy international friendship!"

"We are at a time when we need Starry Sky friends to support us; how can they act so crudely and aggressively?"

These maggots, who were born as nobles, enjoying the best treatment of Humanity without having to go to the battlefield, immediately became submissive when they felt the threat of alien power, all to protect their own status.

Are they stupid?

On the contrary, they are incomparably smart, because they have already felt the power of the extraordinary warriors in the Kepler War, which is gradually forming a group that threatens their rule. And this point became even more obvious after the Star River Alliance. Who is the leader of the new Saint Song System?

The Sergeant Majors. And they are absolutely unable to become Sergeant Majors, while most of those who can become Sergeant Majors are not their people.

They would rather kneel before aliens than let those mud-legged commoners hold power. Soldiers are tools and should just be dutiful consumables.

Makemu and the others are the same. If they all go to Kepler, there will be no room for maneuver between the Solar System and Kepler. If things go wrong, Kepler might be stabbed in the back by the Solar System. They stay here to ensure the bottom line; the Solar System cannot pull the rug out from under Kepler, but now the conflict is intensifying...