Billy had received several phone calls from Fabian Mills and others, giving him a general idea of the situation along the borders of Glavale. These surrounding countries had been given multiple chances by Billy, but countries like Oriana were typical examples of not knowing their place.
Since that’s the case, why not just take them down once and for all!
“Haha, indeed!” Emperor Greenleaf chuckled again. With a flash of determination in his eyes, he said, “Then go, say hello to their leaders for me!”
Upon hearing this, there was a chorus of surprised exclamations from the surrounding people. By the tone of Atwater Greenleaf, he seemed to intend for Lord Dragon to directly storm into the enemy’s palace.
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Billy nodded solemnly.
“Commander Gardner, after you’re done with your duties, make a trip to the capital,” the prime minister spoke to Billy.
“The World Martial Arts Championship has already been scheduled for the end of next month. There are some matters I need to discuss with you beforehand.”
“Alright!” Billy responded with a nod.
Five minutes later, after bidding farewell to Emperor Greenleaf, the prime minister, and the others, Billy led Harleen and his brothers and sisters down the mountain.
“Harleen, I’ll send you and Felicia back to Ozin first,” Billy said to Harleen when they reached the foot of the mountain.
“No,” Harleen immediately shook her head decisively.
“Billy, I’ll go with you to Oriana and Veridiania. I won’t be a burden to you anymore, I can help you…”
“Wife, these small countries around us are not dangerous at all, and I’ll have Casey and Stout accompany me.” Billy interrupted her, smiling. “You go back to Ozin, there must be a lot of things waiting for you to handle at the company, and Dad, Mom, and Tasha also miss you and Felicia.”
“Alright then.” Harleen paused for a moment and didn’t insist any further.
“Azure Dragon, the four of you return to your posts and keep an eye on the countries that made a move against Glavale.” Billy instructed Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird. “After I handle the matters in the eastern region, I’ll personally visit their capitals!”
“Understood!” Azure Dragon and the others replied loudly.
“Azure Fang, you and Night Orchid return to your posts as well,” Billy then turned to Azure Fang.
“The country’s fortune has arrived, all things recover, and with many talents emerging, the martial world is about to enter a new phase.”
“After you go back, each of you should watch over your own areas and prevent the warriors from disturbing the lives of ordinary people.”
“Got it!” Azure Fang and the others nodded in response.
“Also, in a few days, after I deal with a few things, I’ll go to the Yin Yang Shrine Sect with you!” Billy continued, addressing Azure Fang.
The mastermind behind the annihilation of the Ray family was an elder of Yin Yang Shrine Sect, and this matter has long been part of Billy’s plan.
“Thank you, boss!” Azure Fang nodded respectfully.
“Ivy, after you and Bob and Ian return to the capital, pay close attention to the World Martial Arts Championship and the matters in the Polar Snow Domain,” Billy said, looking at Ivy and the others.
“Okay!” the three of them replied in unison.
“Should we ask the prime minister when we can go to the Polar Domain?” Bob spoke up again.
“After the Martial Arts Championship, we can discuss it,” Billy responded after a brief thought.
“Alright!” Bob nodded.
“Ivy, I might have to go to the capital to handle some company matters in a few days. I’ll come find you to hang out then!” Harleen smiled at Ivy.
“Sure!” Ivy smiled back. “I’ll be waiting for your call, Harleen!”
“Okay!” Harleen nodded with a smile.
After chatting for a while longer, everyone dispersed.
Ten minutes later, Billy, Casey, Harleen, and the others boarded the helicopter heading to Ozin.
Back in Glavale’s territory, the majority of martial artists felt a strange phenomenon, as if the bottleneck that had plagued them for years had inexplicably loosened. Subsequently, without any suspense, they broke through, with many even breaking through two levels in a row.
In the deep mountains of the territory, powerful auras rose into the sky, like a blooming field of flowers reaching for the clouds. Many ancient monsters, who had been stuck at a certain level for years or even decades, suddenly had a flash of insight in their minds and broke through in one fell
The majority of people were excited and wanted to share their joy with their families and friends.
But to their surprise, not only had they broken through, but it seemed like the entire territory of Glavale had become stronger overnight. And so, everyone began to inquire about what exactly was happening. Before the general public could find out the specific reasons, an official-led media broadcasted a news announcement.
The news was simple, but extremely uplifting.
“Today, in Glavale, at the peak of the Kun Lun Mountains, we have successfully welcomed the descent of nine national fortunes, officially ushering in a millennium of prosperity.”
Cheers erupted across the land, and everyone celebrated together. The arrival of national fortunes brings blessings to millions. This is not just about breakthroughs in martial cultivation, but also encompasses many other dimensions that will gradually manifest in the future.
Glavale’s rise was unstoppable.
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In the farthest region of this planet, covered mostly by ice and snow, lay a pristine land for humans. This place was known as the Polar Snow Domain. While Glavale welcomed the descent of national fortunes, on an open space in the Polar Snow Domain, two groups of people were locked in a battle.
One group consisted of about twenty to thirty Western-looking men and women. The leader of this group was a man with a hooked nose, appearing to be in his sixties or seventies. His eyes were sharp, and his body exuded a powerful aura.
Judging from the strength of his aura, the old man was a powerhouse at the Fifth Rank Realm!
Following closely behind him were a middle-aged man and woman, both in their forties. They had a striking resemblance, indicating that they were siblings.
Both of them were formidable, with the man possessing the cultivation of a Sovereign at the Fourth Rank, and the woman at the Third Rank. Aside from these three individuals, the people following behind them were also no weaklings. The lowest cultivation among them was at the War Emperor Late Stage, and the highest was already at the Second Rank Sovereign.
On the other side, there were only two women, surrounded by the group led by the old man with the hooked nose.
Both women had their faces covered by veils, making it impossible to see their true identities or guess their actual ages. One of them exuded an air of nobility and elegance.
If White Tiger and Rakshasa were here, they would easily recognize her as the benefactor they had encountered twice in Place of Darkness. This woman was none other than Edie R. Fennimore.
The other woman was slightly older than Edie Fennimore, dressed in a green robe. Her every move and gesture exuded an involuntary sense of grace and majesty, as if a queen had descended. She surpassed Edie Fennimore in every aspect. However, at this moment, both women had injuries and their auras were slightly chaotic.
“Noelle, you go first. I should be able to hold them off for a few minutes!” Edie Fennimore looked at her companion in the green robe with a slightly serious expression on her face.