Upon hearing Emperor Greenleaf’s words, a collective gasp filled the air.
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Milo Guzman nodded vigorously.
“Billy, prepare yourself, the final wave of national fortune is about to descend!” Emperor Greenleaf exclaimed, looking up at the sky.
“Alright!”
Billy responded loudly, his aura surging forth, displaying his strength as a Sovereign Realm of the Second Rank.
“Billy, you can bring Kimmons and the others up to the second-level platform, and together, bear the final wave of national fortune!” Emperor Greenleaf’s voice resounded once again.
Previously, only one person could be on the second-level platform because having too many people would dilute the fortune, thus prematurely terminating the national fortune.
But for the last wave, there was no need to worry anymore. After all, it was the final wave, and the concept of termination no longer existed.
“Boss, we’re coming up right away!” Casey and the others shouted in unison.
“You guys stay put for now, replace White Tiger’s team first!” Billy responded loudly.
“Boss, this is the final wave of the national competition…” Azure Dragon reminded loudly.
“Do as I say, I’ll explain later!” Billy interrupted him.
“Alright!” Casey and the others, though puzzled, didn’t hesitate and quickly ran towards the platform on the first floor.
Before long, White Tiger’s team of six had been replaced. At the same time, above Kun Lun Mountains, a fierce wind suddenly blew, clouds surged, and the clear weather swiftly turned dark. The sky was filled with dark clouds, occasionally accompanied by lightning and thunder.
“The eighth wave of national fortune is about to descend!”
Seeing this scene, many civil and military officials wore solemn expressions, tinged with excitement and anticipation.
Boom!
Just then, a thunderous roar echoed through the sky, signifying the official arrival of the eighth wave of national fortune. The formidable national fortune descended heavily, pressing down on the previous seven waves of national fortune like the weight of the earth, causing a commotion.
Kun Lun Mountains trembled once again, at least twice as violently as the seventh wave. The shock was much more intense.
On the ground, except for those with cultivation levels above War God-Emperor, everyone else collapsed, their faces pale. Many trembled slightly. Just from the momentum alone, it was clear that the eighth wave of national fortune possessed far greater energy than the seventh wave!
On the altar, under the impact of the mighty force, Billy knelt on one knee, his arms bent, his face slightly pale, and his aura in disarray.
On the first-level platform, Casey and the others were in a similar state. All eight of them knelt on one knee, their faces pale, their teeth clenched, and sweat forming on their foreheads.
After a while, Billy took a deep breath, and his aura gradually stabilized. Then, he raised the national fortune with both hands, slowly standing up.
The eighth wave of national fortune had been successfully shouldered by Billy. Next, as long as we persist until the fusion of the Eight Waves of National Fortune is complete and arrive in Glavale, we can officially declare success.
“Fantastic, Lord Dragon has taken on the eighth wave of national fortune!” witnessing this scene, Otis Hum couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Lord Dragon!”
“Lord Dragon!”
“Lord Dragon!”
“…”
A chorus of cheers erupted, with officials and thousands of soldiers filled with excitement on their faces. After a hundred years, they had finally reached this moment, as all eight waves of national fortune had descended upon them. Glavale’s strength was bound to soar. With the prosperity of the national fortune, the envoys from all nations would come, and it was just around the corner.
Emperor Greenleaf’s face also showed uncontrollable excitement. Glavale, passed down for thousands of years, had endured hundreds of emperors. In his lifetime, being able to create the fourth golden age was enough.
“Lord Dragon, hold on for another half an hour!” Urban Woolery exclaimed excitedly.
“After the fusion of the eight waves of national fortune is complete, the national fortune will descend on its own, then blend into the vast land and mountains of Glavale, guarding our Glavale’s prosperity for a hundred years!”
“Prime Minister, the national fortune may be more than just eight waves!” Billy responded loudly as soon as Urban Woolery finished speaking.
“What?!”
Upon hearing Billy’s words, the pupils of Emperor Greenleaf, Urban Woolery, and the other officials contracted simultaneously. According to ancient records, Glavale, with its thousands of years of heritage, only had a maximum of eight waves of national fortune. This had long been an established fact. However, based on everyone’s understanding of Lord Dragon, he would never joke about such matters.
“Minister Woolery, have you ever heard of the theory that there are more than eight waves of national fortune?” Otis Hum asked Urban Woolery.
“Your Majesty, could the legend be true?” Urban Woolery didn’t respond to Otis Hum’s question; instead, he looked at Emperor Greenleaf with an extremely excited expression on his face.
“Billy wouldn’t joke about something like this. If there really is a ninth wave of national fortune, then it proves that the legend is indeed true!” Emperor Greenleaf’s face also couldn’t hide his excitement.
“Minister Woolery, what legend?” Otis Hum and the others simultaneously looked at Urban.
“The legend says that if the successor of the national fortune has enough auspicious luck, beyond the eighth wave, there will be the ultimate ninth wave of national fortune!” Urban Woolery took a deep breath and responded.
“The legend also mentions that if the ninth wave of national fortune really descends, it will definitely usher in a millennium of prosperity! However, this is just a legend because in the thousands of years of our heritage, the ninth wave of national fortune has never descended!”
“Really?!” everyone’s faces were filled with joy.
“But don’t get too happy too soon!” Emperor Greenleaf added, calming his emotions. “If the legend is true, the ninth wave of national fortune is a mix of opportunity and danger, and its power is even more magnificent than the previous eight waves combined!”
“This places higher demands on the successor. If they cannot withstand the impact of the ninth wave, not only will the opportunity be lost, but the successor’s life will be at risk!”
Upon hearing Urban Woolery’s words, Otis Hum and the others involuntarily drew a cold breath.
“Your Majesty, being able to bear the burden of the eight waves of national fortune is already a blessing for Glavale.” Donald spoke up.
“If it’s not possible, let Lord Dragon and the others stop. Sever the Five Elements Passage and cut off the ninth wave of national fortune. It will be all right once the eight waves of national fortune are fully integrated!”
“Donald, based on your understanding of Billy, do you think he will willingly give up?” Emperor Greenleaf smiled and asked.
“Well!” Donald’s mouth twitched slightly. He did understand Billy, and he knew very well that Billy would never give up easily. However, after a brief moment of thought, he still wanted to give it a try. After all, the ninth wave of national fortune was too dangerous. Then, he looked towards the direction of the altar and spoke loudly.
“Lord Dragon, the impact of the ninth wave of national fortune is stronger than the sum of the previous eight waves. If you’re not confident, then give up!”
“For Glavale, being able to bear the burden of the eight waves of national fortune has already exceeded expectations. Your safety is more important than anything else…”
“Thanks for your concern, Donald!” Billy interrupted him. “This is a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity, and since I’m fortunate enough to come across it, I want to give it a try!”