NOVEL NEXT Chapter 287: Creating Something out of Nothing
Pill Dawn Palace, Da Chen National Daoist School.
Chief of Star Patrol, Pei Ze, Left Libationer Meng Yanhui, Supervisor Chen Liao, Kou Jing, Elder Peng, all were waiting for National Master Cheng Yuxiao.
They had already known the final outcomes of the Lougong Battle when Cheng Yuxiao had gone to the meeting.
Excitement and joy had already passed.
Now, each of them was looking serious as they flipped through the combat reports submitted by various participating squads, carefully studying them.
This edition of the Lougong Battle had been fought exceptionally well.
It was a direct, miraculous comeback.
From being at the bottom, they had climbed to first place, even overtaking Tianyang Star Hall.
If Dachen's national power had truly risen to this level overall, then there would be no worries.
But this victory was mainly due to the reversal by the unmatched genius disciple, Xu Jin.
In other words, the title did not match the strength!
To most people, this was akin to "the innocent must fear the possession of power."
As for the forces on Dachen's side, it was called "virtue not matching position" or "strength not matching position."
This point was clearly recognized by the high ranks of the Da Chen National Daoist School.
The real danger for Dachen would come after the end of the Lougong Battle.
"Gentlemen, our nation ranked first in this Lougong Battle and our score was more than double that of the second-placed Dahong Empire. Hence, the Dahong Empire will bear an additional half-tenth of the tribute, and our Dachen will actually only need to pay one-tenth," Starlight descended, and National Master Cheng Yuxiao took his seat, directly addressing the main topic, "Regarding the following matters, what are your thoughts?"
"National Master, previously you sent Left Libationer to form an alliance with Doom-suppressing Star Hall, but as it stands, the connection within this alliance is weak. Given Doom-suppressing Star Hall's usual attitude, not getting involved is already the greatest help to us. The likelihood of them coming to our aid at a critical moment is slim. My personal suggestion is to strengthen our defenses in this regard," Chief of Star Patrol Pei Ze said.
"What does the Great Governor mean?"
"Tianyang Star Hall and Cangming Star Hall had previously joined forces quite often. There is a high possibility they will do so again this time. My personal suggestion is, before they join forces, to divide them," said Great Governor Pei Ze.
"I have had this thought as well."
Cheng Yuxiao nodded, "We just temporarily do not know where to start, so I've called you all here to discuss."
Everyone had a few ideas, but none that were truly feasible.
After everyone had spoken, Left Libationer Meng Yanhui suddenly pointed at one of the Jade emblems, "National Master, Great Governor, please look at this battle report sent by Dong Zhao. They discovered the Blood God Son in the Fifth-order Spirit Martial Star Domain, and also uncovered a close connection between the Blood God Son and Tianyang Star Hall. Tianyang Star Hall's forces were actually able to command two alien races' elite troops to encircle and suppress our combatants. This could be exploited."
While others were looking, Great Governor Pei Ze frowned, "I saw it just now, but the report states that Tianyang Star Hall acted very cautiously, leaving no evidence. How can we take advantage of this?"
At these words, Left Libationer Meng Yanhui smiled slightly, "Great Governor, although there's no evidence, these events did happen. Dong Zhao's team also brought back some circumstantial evidence. These things, if taken out as accusations or proof, would be of no use. However, we can fabricate something out of nothing."
"Fabricate something out of nothing?" Kou Jing was puzzled.
Kou Jing was absorbed in Emblems and was slightly less sensitive to such schemes.
However, the others immediately understood upon hearing these four words from Meng Yanhui.
National Master Cheng Yuxiao was even more overjoyed, "Since we are fabricating something out of nothing, let's give Tianyang Star Lord a move that would make Cangming Star Lord fearful."
"What could make Cangming Star Lord apprehensive would naturally be Tianyang Star Lord's breakthrough to the Ninth Tier. Before the Lingji incident, there was also a rumor that Lingji Star Lord was about to break through to the Ninth Tier. This time, it's just perfect to apply it to Tianyang Star Lord. Moreover, the Blood God Sect's Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill indeed has the potential to aid in a breakthrough," said Meng Yanhui with a laugh.
"But to assist in the breakthrough to the Ninth Tier, wouldn't we need the Eighth Tier Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill? Usually, a Seventh-Order Star Domain would be needed to possibly refine an Eighth Tier Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill, right? In this case, Cangming Star Lord probably wouldn't believe it," voiced Supervisor Chen Liao in doubt.
"We do not need Cangming Star Lord to fully believe, just giving him such a reason is enough. Star Lords from major Star Halls have been openly and secretly contending against each other for years, all aspiring to unify the present world, but none have the capacity. Yet, that legend of the Ninth Tier has become a thorn in all their sides. It was also the catalyst for the Lingji incident back then," said Meng Yanhui.
"Yanhui, you will have to make the trip to Cangming Star Hall yourself to strive to accomplish this task," said National Master Cheng Yuxiao.
"National Master, rest assured!"
Meng Yanhui, full of confidence, said, "If one day Tianyang Star Lord breaks through to the Ninth Tier, the first person he must deal with is Cangming Star Lord because he poses the greatest threat. Just this alone is sufficient."
After speaking, Meng Yanhui bowed to everyone and said, "Gentlemen, please wait, I will return shortly."
Just as Left Libationer Meng Yanhui was about to step out of Pill Dawn Palace, suddenly, a tremendous surge of Star Power erupted from the back hall.
The aura of a Fifth Rank Ninth Layer Peak abruptly began to rise rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, an illusory cloud tower made of starlight appeared above Pill Dawn Palace, vanishing in an instant.
Then, the aura of a Sixth Tier First Layer emerged in the back hall of Pill Dawn Palace, quickly stabilizing and dissipating.