High-Level Martial Era

The oversized conference room was silent.

Dozens of people stood respectfully there, each with their heads bowed, silent as cicadas in winter, listening to the roar of the tall figure at the end of the room, not daring to make any sound.

At the end of the conference room.

There sat a burly figure clad in purple armor, like a War God, who, even while sitting, was close to two meters tall, especially those eyes, which glowed blood-red, making people tremble.

However, what was most unique was the dark red horn on top of his head, sharp as if to pierce the heavens, making his aura even more domineering.

That was Mintian Hou.

The ruler of over a hundred million citizens of Mintian City, whose single command could result in the beheadings of thousands.

He was also truly at the top of Gu Yue Divine Kingdom's ruling hierarchy, his power overwhelming.

The system of Gu Yue Divine Kingdom was completely different from that of the Seven Star human civilization.

The latter, even for commoners, had certain rights... by law, even the powerful Demigods could not massacre commoners at will, the entire civilization was relatively tranquil overall.

But in Gu Yue Divine Kingdom, it was a mishmash of many races, fairly chaotic.

Demigods towered above, with astonishing power, possessing the real authority of life and death over most of their subordinate territories, wanton slaughter was a minor matter.

Unless!

You revealed extremely high value—like certain research personnel of amazing worth, or those with astonishing Martial Path talents.

Like 'Mo Hu'!

"With my domain being only so large, is it easy to give birth to a Semi-Divine Level Genius?" Mintian Hou was extremely angry when he first received the news of Mo Hu's death.

Once deemed a Semi-Divine Level Genius, they were to be beyond his control.

To persuade Mo Hu to come, he had used a mix of coercion and inducement.

All for the sake of contending for the treasures of World within Worlds.

Now that Mo Hu was dead, it would not have much impact on him, but it would certainly incite other Demigod elders of the Divine Kingdom to challenge and question him.

"Investigate!"

"Based on the last messages sent back by Mo Hu, Tie Mu'er, and Lei Wu before their deaths, find a way for me to investigate," Mintian Hou's voice was icy, "Find out exactly who that genius from Seven Star Civilization is."

"If necessary, contact Tianliang Civilization, Cloud Beast Civilization, they have the deepest infiltration into Seven Star Civilization, and they must have many detailed reports."
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"I do not wish to summon you next time and still be met with an 'I don't know,'" Mintian Hou's cold gaze swept over several figures.

"Understood," several heads of the External Surveillance Department bowed their heads.

They understood that if they managed to investigate clearly, there would still be room for recovery... but if they failed to investigate, dismissal was the lightest consequence.

Quickly, several heads of the External Surveillance Department left.

"What do you think, do you have any better ideas regarding this World within Worlds?" Mintian Hou said indifferently.

The bowed heads looked at each other.

Several seconds later.

"My lord, since Prince Mo Hu died, it was because his strength wasn't strong enough. Why don't we invite a 'Divine Child Level Genius' from the Divine Kingdom..." a man in red robes cautiously began.

"Pong~"

With a sweep of Mintian Hou's hand, an invisible force cut through the air, harshly slapping the man in the red robes and sending him flying before he crashed onto the ground.

"A Divine Child Level Genius?"

"How many Divine Child Level Geniuses are there in the entire Divine Kingdom?" Mintian Hou snorted coldly, "Those who are still First Rank... not a single one. If we were to invite one, would I have to go to other Divine Kingdoms to ask?"

"What price would we have to pay?"

Everyone kept silent.

A Semi-Divine Level Genius merely meant that they had the potential for demigodhood. The Gu Yue Divine Kingdom often produced several such individuals each year... the actual total number was not small.

But a Divine Child Level Genius? That was recognized as a top-tier talent who, if allowed to grow, was certain to become a Demigod. It might take many years for the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom to give rise to just one.

What could they do?

All these department heads were contemplating.

Suddenly.

"My lord, from the current situation, it seems that the Seven Star Civilization must have sent a terrifying genius. Direct contention in World within Worlds is extremely difficult," a black-robed figure said in a low voice, "but we can totally take a different approach."

"Speak," Mintian Hou looked toward the black-robed figure.

"According to the rules we have ascertained, Second Rank Life Forms probably cannot stay in World within Worlds for long," the black-robed figure said, "We don't need to fight over temporary control, we just need to delay for some time, wait for that terrifying genius to leave... "

"Foolish!"

Mintian Hou shook his head, "In the past, the ones in control of this divine relic were just a Demigod family from Seven Star Civilization, they had limited resources, and the talents they dispatched had their limits... but now in charge is the sovereign of Seven Star Civilization, the resources they can mobilize are beyond your imagination."

"If we give them time, they might completely discover and guard every exit."

"At that time, even if we do invite a Semi-Divine Level Genius... just having stepped into 19th level, they might directly encounter a swarm of Prime Warriors."

"The most important point."

"Seven Star Civilization, next, will certainly continue to send their civilization's top geniuses into the Divine Palace ruins, maybe they will gain all the treasures at any time," Mintian Hou said coldly, "We must compete, we cannot delay."

Mintian Hou saw things very clearly.

But those under him were now plagued with a headache, unable to invite a Divine Child Level Genius, yet still needing to compete? Wasn't that simply sending themselves to death?

"My lord, then let's compete from the outside," another voice suggested, "Rather than fighting internally, it's better to directly break the Seven Star Civilization's War Fortress in the Fierce Feather Star Realm."