As the phone call ended, the previous excitement in the small meeting room dissipated, replaced by silence once more.
Although they were unsure of the situation at Ao Yuan’s end,
they all understood that it was most likely not good news.
"Bai Feng, go and check what’s happening near the Demon Court!" Elder Long took a deep breath and immediately called Bai Feng.
"Just a moment!"
In an office, Bai Feng responded and immediately began checking satellite maps of the area near the Demon Court on his computer.
"This..."
However, upon seeing the image displayed on the satellite map, Bai Feng was stunned, forgetting to report back.
After about twenty seconds, Elder Long, hearing no sound from Bai Feng, grew impatient.
He hastily asked, "Bai Feng, what is the situation at the Demon Court now?"
"Haven't you found out yet?"
"No," Bai Feng, pulled back to Elder Long’s words, paused before saying gravely, "Elder Long, the Demon Court... the sky above the Demon Court..."
"Don't rush, take your time," Elder Long said, listening to Bai Feng's hesitant voice.
"Elder Long, this..." Bai Feng hesitated, then said, "I can't explain it clearly. You'd better see for yourself."
With that, Bai Feng directly projected the satellite image and turned on the camera.
As he looked, he was met with boundless darkness.
The azure sky was covered by rolling dark clouds,
completely obscuring its original appearance.
Within the rolling black clouds, streaks of brilliant light were interspersed.
The light was incredibly dazzling; although it was just a video, Elder Long could still feel a terrifying pressure from it.
At this moment,
the streaks of light were converging and furiously bombarding a certain area.
It was the sky!
The area was so obscured by blinding lightning that nothing inside could be seen.
But Elder Long understood that Ao Yuan was likely in the midst of it.
Because,
as far as the eye could see, the Demon Court and its many demon beasts were visible.
Only the figure of Ao Yuan, the tribulation-crosser, was missing!
"Elder Long, what is happening?"
Seeing Elder Long silent for a long time, staring blankly at his phone, one of the national leaders couldn't help but ask.
"You..." Elder Long looked up, his face clearly showing astonishment.
He paused and said, "You should see for yourselves."
With that, Elder Long projected the video from his phone onto the large screen.
Upon seeing it, everyone was startled.
The oppressive aura, even through the video, was still palpable.
This made all the national leaders present tremble.
Terrifying.
It was truly too terrifying!
To them, Ao Yuan’s current lightning tribulation was no less than a world-ending divine power.
They thought that only Ao Yuan on Blue Star could possibly survive it.
Thinking of this, they couldn't help but recall Dai Xiao Mei's behavior.
Clearly, even Ao Yuan might not be able to survive this tribulation lightning.
The national leaders looked at the void engulfed by tribulation lightning in the video, their expressions somber.
If Ao Yuan were to have an accident,
then Blue Star would truly be finished.
Elder Long had been observing everyone's expressions.
Seeing their changes, he shook his head and spoke directly, "Everyone, it seems you have all realized what this tribulation lightning represents."
"If Ao Yuan overcomes it, it will enhance Blue Star's overall strength."
"But if he fails, Blue Star will inevitably lose in the final battle."
"Therefore..."
After a pause, when all eyes were on him, he said gravely, "No matter what, we must ensure that Ao Yuan can safely pass this tribulation!"
Hearing this, everyone's faces darkened, and an undeniable fear instantly appeared on all their faces.
Tribulation lightning!
Especially tribulation lightning as terrifying as Ao Yuan’s.
Resist.
How to resist? With what?
This was pure fantasy, wasn't it?
Although they knew Elder Long's words were like a fairy tale, no one stepped forward to refute them.
Because in their hearts, they knew Elder Long was speaking the truth.
Ao Yuan must not be harmed.
At least!
Ao Yuan must be allowed to safely pass this tribulation.
Only then would Blue Star have the confidence to defeat the so-called Main God.
Sanben Yitian sighed and spoke directly, "Elder Long, just tell us what you want us to do."
Hearing Sanben Yitian say this, the other national leaders exchanged glances and then spoke.
"Elder Long, no matter what it is, just say it."
"That's right, Elder Long, feel free to state any requests."
"As long as it's something we can agree to, I will agree to it."
"That's right, Elder Long, we just want Lord Dragon God to safely pass the tribulation."
Upon hearing this, Elder Long showed a smile.
Fortunately, these people understood the gravity of the situation.
Otherwise, he would have had to spend more effort explaining, which would have been troublesome.
"Since you all agree,"
Elder Long stood up and said, "Let's talk as we walk."
"We can't delay any further regarding Ao Yuan."
"Okay!"
All the national leaders stood up with him. They knew Elder Long's words were indeed the truth.
Tribulation crossing could not afford further delays.
If they waited for the results, and the results were unsatisfactory, it would all be too late.
However,
as they were leaving the meeting room, they encountered a warrior with a look of anxiety and some panic.
Upon seeing the national leaders, the warrior's panicked expression calmed somewhat.
He then hurried over, "Elder Long! Elder Long!"
"What's wrong?" Elder Long frowned, looking at the Great Xia warrior before him.
He wasn't displeased by the warrior's haste.
Instead, he knew in his heart that something that could make a Great Xia warrior so panicked could not be a trivial matter.
"Elder Long, the rift... the rift has changed again!" the Great Xia warrior panted.
As soon as these words were spoken, all the national leaders following behind tensed up.
News about the rift was the last thing they wanted to hear.
"What is the situation?" Elder Long also asked solemnly.
"According to observations, the rift has expanded significantly," the Great Xia warrior took a breath and said, "It's almost wide enough for one person to pass through!"
"What!"
All the national leaders exclaimed in unison.
After observing for so long, they knew clearly what this signified.
Once the rift expanded to accommodate a person's passage, it would mean that creatures from within the rift would appear.
That would undoubtedly be their doomsday.
"Why has it come so quickly?"
"According to predictions, shouldn't they have appeared some time later?"
"My God, how much time has passed? We haven't prepared anything yet, how can we go!"
"Quick, quick, let's go and see!"
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