“The Guardians have gradually become corrupt,” Milo Guzman explained. “Most of the people inside are from Western countries, and after receiving their benefits, they often turn a blind eye to things.”
“I can understand that,” Billy nodded.
Rules were made by people, and where there were people, there was greed. Greed would inevitably break rules; it was human nature.
“Damn! A bunch of greedy scumbags!” Stout cursed again.
“Grand Elder, what’s the situation in the Polar Domain now?” Ivy asked.
“Several major Western countries want to claim the Polar Domain as their own territory, but other countries naturally won’t stand for it,” Milo Guzman explained after taking a sip of tea.
“So any country with some strength has sent strong men to the Polar Domain to seize territory and resources.”
“To some extent, the Polar Domain has become every country’s second battlefield and hope for their future.”
“Have we sent anyone from Glavale?” Stout asked again.
“While Glavale does not advocate for diplomacy through force, our future is tied to what happens in the Polar Domain so we cannot ignore it,” Milo Guzman nodded once more.
“The war in the Polar Domain has been going on for decades now. As of now, nearly a quarter of all countries in the world have occupied some land there.”
“Of course, seventy or eighty percent of that land is occupied by several large nations including us Glavale.”
“But this kind of occupation isn’t like occupying one’s own territory; it’s only temporary because at any moment another country could come along and take over.”
Billy looked at Urban Woolery as he spoke, “Minister Woolery, you brought this up today specifically because something happened with Glavale in the Polar Domains?”
As he spoke his mind drifted back to when he met that woman in Place Of Darkness who had helped him out when White Tiger and his brothers were trapped. He never knew her identity but she was clearly from the Polar Domain.
“Yes.” Urban Woolery looked serious, “Northfortia led several major Western nations, and they have joined forces trying to exclude Glavale out from the Polar Domain, while dividing our territories over there.”
“We have recently lost several of our strongest warriors stationed in the polar snow region, and the losses are severe,” said Urban Woolery.
“It’s Northfortia again!” Ivy took a deep breath, her eyebrows furrowed.
“Prime Minister, what can I do?” Billy continued to ask Urban Woolery.
“Not for now!” Urban Woolery shook his head. “Guzman and Donald are negotiating with the super sects of the ancient martial arts world to send reinforcements to the Polar Domain.”
“With their attitude, they probably won’t agree,” Stout said.
“Although they are unhappy about it, they have no choice!” Milo Guzman responded. “This is one of the conditions that our capital has agreed upon to compete for the position of inheritor of national fortune.”
“The capital promised them to restart Dragon and Phoenix List and select an inheritor of national fortune. Regardless of winning or losing, they will send at least five Sovereign realm experts above second rank to support us in polar snow region.”
“I see,” Stout replied vaguely.
“Commander Gardner, I’m telling you all this today so that you can have a preliminary understanding about the Polar Domain because sooner or later you will be involved with them.” Donald added as he looked at Billy. “This is also what the old master meant. He thinks it’s time for you to know about things over there!”
Billy nodded slightly.
“Commander Gardner, your main task now is to welcome National Fortune’s arrival! The cultivation level of most people will loosen during this time due its blessing effect on our country’s warriors.”
“At National Fortune’s arrival moment , many people may seize this fleeting opportunity and achieve breakthroughs,” Urban Woolery explained further.
“Minister Woolery, if we welcome National Fortune in the Kun Lun Mountains, can Glavale Warriors martial artists from it who are far away in the Polar Domain?” Ivy asked after some thought.
“Yes!” Urban Woolery nodded confidently. “It has nothing to do with distance but only bloodline. All Glavale martial artists wherever located would benefit from it.”
“Therefore welcoming National Fortune’s arrival is also crucially important for the Polar Domain; if everything goes well then we could relieve much pressure there!”
“I understand!” Billy nodded solemnly.
“Oh, Commander Gardner, according to the military’s intelligence, Western countries have recently dispatched hundreds of thousands of troops to the countries surrounding Glavale,” Milo Guzman said with a heavy tone.
“Most likely they want to cause trouble during the Grand Summer Festival. We must be prepared. They are definitely coming with a plan,” he continued.
“Don’t worry, Elder Guzman. I already have arrangements in place!” Billy interrupted with a smile.
“Oh?” Milo Guzman’s eyes lit up. “That’s great news!”
After chatting for a while longer, Billy and Stout bid farewell and left.
Time passed quickly and before they knew it, it was the day before the Grand Summer Festival. Casey and Azure Fang had gathered in the capital city along with everyone else to head towards the Kun Lun Mountains early next morning.
To Billy’s surprise, after not seeing each other for over half a month, both Casey and Azure Dragon had made breakthroughs again. Casey had officially reached War God-Emperor perfection while Azure Dragon broke through to War God-Emperor peak!
Of course, after his own training during this time period, Billy also made progress in his cultivation level as well. He had already sensed glimpses of reaching the Sovereign Realm but he wasn’t in any rush to break through so soon because breaking through requires favorable conditions such as timing and location which can greatly affect one’s level after breaking through into that realm.
Just like when Billy broke through from War Emperor into War God-Emperor at his best condition – once entering Emperor realm it would be perfect.
There were nine levels ranging from the first rank to the ninth rank within the Sovereign realm – if one broke through from the War God-Emperor into the Sovereign Realm under good conditions, there was great potential for improvement.
One afternoon while everyone was present together, Billy briefly introduced them all about Polar Snow Domain matters. After hearing what happened, Rakshasa asked, “Boss, is our benefactor who saved us originally from Polar Snow Domain?”
“Most likely,” Billy nodded.
“No wonder she has such strength!” Azure Dragon exclaimed before continuing on. “Boss , after we finish welcoming our country’s fortune, let’s ask Prime Minister arrange us going there?”
“Azure Dragon, take it easy.” Vermilion Bird chuckled lightly cautioned him.
“Didn’t you hear what boss said? The War God-Emperor’s cultivation in the later stages is not even on par with the average level in the Polar Snow Domain. Are you trying to go there and get beaten up?”