“But…” Donald spoke up again.
“It’s alright, I know what I’m doing!” Billy interrupted him once more.
“Lord Dragon, it is said that the Ninth Wave of National Fortune is entirely bestowed by the heavens upon the chosen one,” the national advisor’s voice rang out once again.
“Therefore, although it is the last wave of national fortune, aside from those who can access the Five Elements Channel, no one else can assist you in bearing it.”
“In other words, you have to endure and integrate it all by yourself. I am worried about you…”
“It’s alright, I’ll give it a try!” Billy responded solemnly.
“Very well!” Emperor Greenleaf spoke up, “Whatever decision you make, I will support you wholeheartedly!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” Billy nodded vigorously.
After a pause, he looked towards Harleen and called out,
“Wife, you and Felicia, go to the higher platform and replace Night Orchid and Frostblade!”
“Alright!” Harleen nodded vigorously and ran towards the first platform with Felicia.
“Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, rest on the ground and wait for my signal to ascend the altar!” Billy finished and then turned to look at Harlan Holmes.
“Holmes, you too, come up later!”
“Understood!” Harlan Holmes’ eyes glimmered with excitement.
“Your Majesty, please ask everyone else to withdraw five kilometers away!” Billy then turned to Emperor Greenleaf and spoke.
This arrangement clearly showed concern that the arrival of the Ninth Wave of National Fortune would impact the officials and tens of thousands of soldiers.
Emperor Greenleaf didn’t say anything more, he waved his hand and commanded, “Everyone, withdraw five kilometers away!”
Everyone shouted in unison and stepped back. Before long, there were only Emperor Greenleaf, the national advisor, and a few powerful Sovereigns like White Tiger left on the ground.
Time passed quickly, and half an hour flew by in an instant. The once overcast sky transformed into clear weather at a visible speed, and the sunlight shone upon the entire Kun Lun Mountains, as if lifting the clouds and revealing the blue sky.
“Why did the fog suddenly appear?” Not long after, five kilometers away, a deputy prefect of the government raised his head and looked up, his face filled with surprise.
Others heard his words and looked up as well. They saw that a faint mist had suddenly appeared in the sky, and as time passed, its density grew thicker.
“Could this be the materialization of national fortune that legends speak of?” The national advisor also looked up, wearing a pensive expression as he spoke.
“Indeed!” Emperor Greenleaf nodded in response, his face showing a hint of seriousness. “The materialization of national fortune has an impact far greater than intangible national fortune.”
After speaking, he looked towards the direction of the altar and said, “Billy, the Ninth Wave of National Fortune will descend soon, be prepared!”
Billy responded and looked at the people on the first platform. “Everyone, be ready. Let’s create this prosperous era together!”
“Alright!” Harleen and the others shouted in unison.
Immediately, the aura of each person soared to the extreme, and they all activated their full strength to face the impact of the Ninth Wave of National Fortune.
The entire sky above the altar felt as if it had been vacuumed, causing people to feel suffocated. On the ground, White Tiger and the others also released their strongest auras to prepare for the shockwaves.
Boom!
Not long after, a loud noise reverberated through the entire sky as the Ninth Wave of National Fortune overlapped with the previous eight waves. After the loud noise, a boundless and terrifying shockwave rippled towards the surroundings of the altar. Outside the altar, within a range of four to five kilometers, the land was instantly leveled, with all the towering trees and giant rocks reduced to dust. It was fortunate that the civil and military officials and tens of thousands of attendants had already retreated five kilometers away, otherwise, most of them would have been seriously injured. Even so, many people with lower cultivation levels were still affected by the shockwave, but fortunately, their injuries were not severe.
Although White Tiger and the others were also affected, it wasn’t too serious thanks to the protection of Emperor Greenleaf and the others.
At the same time, on the first platform.
Except for Harleen and Felicia, everyone else spewed out a mouthful of blood and knelt on the platform, their faces pale and their bodies trembling slightly.
On the second platform, Billy was kneeling on one knee, holding up the Ninth Wave of National Fortune, bloodstains trickling from the corners of his mouth. His body also trembled uncontrollably, with his breath in disarray, fluctuating between high and low, strong and weak. His eyes turned bloodshot, and his veins bulged twice their size.
The crowd five kilometers away watched this scene, holding their breaths, their hearts in knots.
Although the ninth wave of national fortune had already descended, marking halfway success, the fusion of national fortune would still need to last for at least half an hour. That meant Billy and his team had to hold on for another half an hour for ultimate success, or else all their efforts would be in vain.
“Casey, Ivy, take the Chi Condensing Pills!” Billy shouted loudly the next moment.
It had been entrusted to Stout several days ago, when Billy roughly understood the process of welcoming national fortune from the Prime Minister’s mouth. He had instructed Stout to obtain nearly twenty top-quality Chi Condensing Pills from the Secret Essences Sect for emergency use. Before Casey and the others ascended the altar, each of them already had two pills on them.
“Alright!” Casey and the others responded and took out a Chi Condensing Pill, swallowing it.
Billy also took out a Chi Condensing Pill and throwing it into his mouth.
Top-quality Chi Condensing Pills were truly remarkable. After everyone took them, their breath began to stabilize, and their faces gradually regained color. After some time, including Billy, everyone slowly straightened their bodies.
“Respected Lord Dragon, the fusion of national fortune has begun. There will be strong impacts during the process. Don’t let your guard down!” The Prime Minister’s voice once again entered everyone’s ears. “Hold on for half an hour, and once the fusion of the nine national fortunes is complete, it will naturally disperse!”
“Understood!” Billy responded loudly.
As the two spoke, the nine national fortunes were merging in the void, causing turbulent winds and roaring thunder, shaking the entire mountaintop.
With the passage of time, everyone once again felt immense pressure. Including Harleen and the two sisters, their figures slightly bent, their breaths in disarray.
“Stout, give Harleen and Felicia a Chi Condensing Pill for each!” Billy spoke up loudly.
“Roger that!” Stout responded loudly and quickly ran towards the positions of the two sisters.
“Ms Knight, Felicia, take the pill.” Upon reaching them, Stout flicked his wrist, and two Chi Condensing Pills flew into their hands.
“Thank you, Stout!” The two sisters caught the pills and immediately threw them into their mouths.
Billy, Casey, and the others also took the remaining pill.
Before long, everyone’s condition improved once again.
“Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, all of you, come up to the first-floor platform!” After a few more minutes passed, Billy looked towards Vermilion Bird and the others, shouting.
“Okay!” Vermilion Bird and the others responded simultaneously.
Following that, eight or nine people quickly ran towards the altar.