NOVEL NEXT Chapter 118: 109. Another benefit
"The Great Xia people should indeed fulfill their responsibilities!"
This statement from the Carmenians caused a noticeable stir in the online conference room.
The representatives leaning toward Carmenia, mostly from developed countries, all showed a look of agreement.
On the other hand, the countries leaning toward Great Xia, mostly from underdeveloped regions, were generally unsatisfied with this.
Great Xia representative Yu Changlong watched the scene, momentarily lost in thought.
At first,
when the Mysterians arrived, most of the top officials held the belief that "humanity should unite as one."
As time passed, Great Xia faced increasing resistance and more frequent constraints.
Now, the top officials were divided into two factions.
One faction believed Great Xia should only mind its own business, and why bother with affairs beyond Great Xia?
The other faction thought that for Canglan Star's future, Great Xia should unite some people and abandon others.
No high-ranking official still held the idea of "all humanity united."
In fact,
this was proved to be a very naive thought.
The idea of Mysterians "advising Canglan people to unite" wasn't wrong, but it was entirely unsuitable for Canglan Star's situation.
After a moment,
Yu Changlong came back to his senses.
He revealed a mocking smile, "Mr. Erich, I think you might have misunderstood something?"
Carmenia representative Erich was stunned for a moment, "I don't understand what you mean."
Yu Changlong's body slightly leaned forward as he spoke, word by word, "Excuse my bluntness, regarding the Primordial species invasion matter.
As things stand, Canglan Star needs Great Xia's help, not Great Xia needing help from others."
Erich frowned at this, intending to say "You Great Xia people are too arrogant."
But Yu Changlong interrupted, "A top-tier expert from our country, named Mr. Ghost, was the first to discover the Spatial Rift in Shapudian."
Upon hearing the name "Mr. Ghost," Erich's face became somewhat displeased.
This guy knew that a hunting squad sent out from his country was counterattacked by Mr. Ghost, and a powerful Deceitful Artifact was taken by him.
Various information showed that this Mr. Ghost held a strong negative attitude toward the Carmenia Federation.
Many representatives, upon hearing the name, also showed a peculiar expression.
In many savvy countries, it was already known that Great Xia had such a top-tier expert.
Yu Changlong continued, "Mr. Ghost also discovered a very peculiar phenomenon.
Although the Spatial Rift is right above Shapudian, its Attributes are very special, and unlike ordinary perception.
The Primordial Monsters infiltrating Canglan Star through the Spatial Rift might not necessarily appear in Shapudian, but anywhere in this world."
This statement instantly caused an even bigger commotion.
Previously, many representatives had a somewhat schadenfreude attitude toward the matter, as the Rift was at Great Xia's doorstep.
But this statement meant anyone could become a victim.
How could they remain seated?
A middle-aged caucasian man with a goatee questioned, "Minister Yu, may I ask if your side has any evidence?"
The implication contained a hint of superiority.
This was a representative from the Southern Cross Alliance, named Bennett.
The Southern Cross Alliance consisted of a coalition of thirty-two developed countries, traditionally close to the Carmenians.
Yu Changlong calmly replied, "Great Xia convened this meeting primarily to inform and raise everyone's vigilance."
He retorted, "Mr. Bennett, why do you think Great Xia has an obligation to provide evidence?"
Bennett felt somewhat embarrassed but still defended, "I just think, since Great Xia discovered this phenomenon, you should have certain evidence."
Erich came out again pointing fingers, "Great Xia is a responsible country and should share intelligence globally."
Yu Changlong replied unceremoniously, "Currently, Shapudian urgently needs various supplies. Carmenia is also a responsible country and should support Shapudian with a batch of supplies."
Erich "hummed" with discontent and said nothing further.
The atmosphere of the meeting grew tense again.
No one spoke further.
The meeting surprisingly fell silent.
After several seconds,
Yu Changlong directly said, "Ladies and gentlemen, since the matter has been informed, I apologize, I must disconnect now."
After saying this,
he cut the connection directly.
On the other side of Canglan Star,
Erich watched the Great Xia representative disappear and was first stunned, then his face darkened.
The recent cold silence was secretly manipulated by him.
He had quietly united numerous representatives from the Southern Cross Alliance, attempting to jointly embarrass the Great Xia representative.
But the facts told him that the Great Xia people of today didn't fall for that trick at all.
Sitting beside him, the young assistant spoke, "Sir, the attitude of Great Xia is becoming increasingly tough, which is not good news."
Erich nodded, "Indeed."
The young assistant continued, "With the character of Great Xia people, they probably wouldn't lie; the Primordial Mysterious Race's invasion is likely real."
Erich nodded again, "Carmenia Federation needs all the intelligence concerning this matter, and we must find a way to obtain information from Great Xia."
He suddenly sighed, "If only Great Xia were still the Great Xia from a hundred years ago, whatever we wanted, they would obediently offer."
The young assistant glanced at his superior, suddenly feeling this old white man was somewhat schizophrenic.
Obviously wanting Great Xia's intelligence, yet still unable to relinquish his pride, even expecting Great Xia to proactively present it with a flattering gesture.