After sending Bai Feng and Ye Nantian away from Mount Tai Bai, Ao Yuan and his group also returned to the Dragon Palace.
Upon entering the Dragon Palace, Ao Yuan distributed some beast cores to the demon kings to replenish themselves, then retired to the depths of the palace and lay on his dragon bed, not to be seen.
After consuming the Reverse Blood Pill, he would be weak for a day, during which he was absolutely incapable of appearing in public.
Of course, he did not rest during this day. Instead, he had Dai Xiao Mei and Mo Zi prepare a lavish meal for him to consume, thereby enhancing his own strength.
Ever since encountering Bruch Gula, it was impossible not to feel a sense of crisis.
Ao Yuan did not doubt for a moment that if Bruch Gula had the opportunity, he would eliminate him at the first chance.
And Bruch Gula was merely an ancient creature that had just appeared. It was hard to guarantee that no future ancient creatures would harbor ill intentions towards him.
Furthermore, a deity had descended. Ao Yuan did not know if they were friend or foe.
To stand on the same level as them, it was absolutely impossible without the strength to move them.
[Ding, congratulations to the host for devouring one Australian lobster, gaining 200 evolution points, with an additional 200 evolution points from the Dragon Emissary crit bonus.]
[Ding, congratulations to the host for devouring one yak, gaining 500 evolution points, with an additional 500 evolution points from the Dragon Emissary crit bonus.]
[Ding, congratulations to the host for devouring one jin of lamb, gaining 30 evolution points, with an additional 30 evolution points from the Dragon Emissary crit bonus.]
...
As Ao Yuan improved his strength through consumption.
Great Xia.
After Bai Feng and Ye Nantian brought news of Bruch Gula causing trouble at Mount Tai but ultimately Ao Yuan's return, everyone in Great Xia breathed a sigh of relief.
However, their relief was only half-way through when Bai Feng and Ye Nantian brought another bombshell.
John Klissan was dead!
This incident was enough to shake Great Xia.
After all, regardless of how John Klissan died, he ultimately died within the territory of Great Xia.
It was important to remember that he was the leader of the United States!
The power behind him was immense, and the United States, which always aspired to dominate the entire Blue Star, would not miss this opportunity to exert pressure on Great Xia.
For this reason.
Great Xia convened an emergency meeting as soon as possible.
Perhaps it was because John Klissan's rash visit to Great Xia had incurred widespread public anger.
This meeting concluded in just a few minutes.
The final decision was simple.
That was to fight!
If the United States dared to make any moves in response, Great Xia would retaliate in kind.
Great Xia!
It was a vast nation, always known for its etiquette, but if someone truly dared to provoke Great Xia.
Then Great Xia would reveal its formidable side!
After the meeting, various departments of Great Xia immediately began to take action, in preparation for the possible war that would arrive in the near future.
Of course, war might not come, but it was always wise to be conservative.
And as everything in Great Xia was prepared.
The United States.
Bruch Gula and his group of vampires, after leaving Mount Tai, directly returned to their luxurious hotel in the United States.
They had barely returned when a knock sounded at their door.
"Enter!"
Creak.
The door opened, and a burly man in United States military uniform walked in.
"Respected Mr. Gula!"
He first bowed to Bruch Gula upon entering.
Then, he looked up at Bruch Gula, whose face was pale and whose aura was so weak it was almost imperceptible, and the other vampires, who also looked unwell.
His heart sank slightly.
It seemed the trip to Great Xia had not gone as well as expected.
But as his gaze swept around, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Why... wasn't John Klissan in sight?
"Uh, where is Mr. John? Did he not return with you?"
With a hint of confusion, the burly man couldn't help but ask.
Bruch Gula drank a large glass of blood before saying indifferently, "He is dead."
"Dead... dead?"
"How is that possible!"
The burly man's voice suddenly rose, "How dare the people of Great Xia kill Mr. John?"
Shaking his head, his voice became more certain, "No, it's impossible, they absolutely wouldn't dare to kill Mr. John!"
He guessed that even if Great Xia captured John Klissan, they would at least keep him alive.
Then they would use him to threaten the United States, or even sign some unequal treaties.
Or something else entirely.
In any case, the least likely scenario was the killing of John Klissan.
"That's right, it wasn't the people of Great Xia who killed him." Bruch Gula nodded and said truthfully, "Because I killed him!"
"What!"
At these words, a flicker of horror crossed the burly man's face, and his gaze towards Bruch Gula immediately turned hostile.
"You are challenging the authority of our United States!" he bitingly retorted.
Quickly, he drew his pistol and aimed it at Bruch Gula.
"Is that so?"
Bruch Gula's lips curved into a meaningful smile, and he paid no heed to the gun.
He simply sat down casually on the sofa, took a sip of the blood in his goblet, and said lightly, "I believe that under his leadership, your United States can never become the number one nation on Blue Star!"
"Only under my leadership can the United States become the overlord of Blue Star!"
"On what grounds!" the burly man exclaimed, his expression freezing.
"On these grounds!"
Bruch Gula smiled.
Immediately, a vampire beside him sprang into action.
With a swoosh, he appeared next to the burly man. Before the latter could react.
*Plop.*
The vampire extended his sharp fangs, instantly piercing his neck.
"Ah!"
The burly man let out a pained scream.
However, it did not last long.
A look of enjoyment slowly spread across the burly man's face.
Even his appearance underwent subtle changes.
Pointed ears, sharp fangs, pale complexion, and blood-red eyes.
"I..."
The burly man stared at his transformation, somewhat dazed.
He could feel his strength had become significantly more potent!
And when his gaze fell upon Bruch Gula.
He instinctively knelt down and bowed, exclaiming, "Fifth Generation Vampire greets Mr. Gula!"
"Hahahaha!"
Bruch Gula burst into hearty laughter. "Get up!"
"Remember, only under my leadership can the United States unleash its full potential!"
"Spread the word that I will be taking over as the leader of the United States."
"Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes!"
The burly man nodded, then his expression regained its composure and reverted to its original appearance. He then bowed and retreated.
At this moment.
Bruch Gula sat on the sofa, gazing at the bustling scene outside through the large floor-to-ceiling mirror. He took a sip of blood, his eyes shifting as he pondered something.
"Great Xia's Guardian Divine Beast?"
"Your blood is mine!"
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