"As long as you know."

Han Yun City said, "Recently, the Light Giant Race has frequently appeared at the borders of the Great Xia Empire. I guess your identity can no longer be concealed from those who are observant, but the facade still needs to be maintained. I won't be going there."

"Leave it to me."

Xu Lingjun understood what Han Yun City meant.

This crystal is actually to prevent the Great Xia Empire from following in the footsteps of the Baoxue Empire... especially since the physical constitution of the Silicon Mysterious Clan is extremely unique. This period of confrontation has given them considerable understanding of them.

For example, to the Silicon Mysterious Clan, the essential oxygen for humans is actually a deadly poison to them.

Therefore, whenever the Silicon Mysterious Clan appears on Blue Star, they must be wearing a hood...

Despite being so anaerobic, they are stubbornly leading the invasion of Blue Star. It's obvious what their purpose is, and it can be deduced easily.

In a way, they could be considered Blue Star's greatest enemy. Only they have been lurking for decades, researching human technology and customs...

Although it's to take over human industries.

But their patience and resilience are evident.

Putting on the pitch-black Iron Blood Mask.

Xu Lingjun walked out...

By this time, Beliya and others had already been waiting in the main hall for a long time.

"Greetings, King of the Secret Realm!"

Upon seeing Xu Lingjun, Beliya greeted him very humbly, without any of the arrogance of a Creation Realm Grandmaster...

Or rather, that's the attitude all Creation Realm Grandmasters take towards Xu Lingjun.

Precisely because they possess immense power, they understand Xu Lingjun's fearfulness even more.

Especially since Beliya had been diligently practicing the "Infinite Immortal Technique" for two years, and although he had no Spirit Stone, his strength had also improved significantly... yet now, he finds it even harder to see through Xu Lingjun.

A near-instinctual intuition suddenly arose in his heart.

Previously, he needed to use a precious item like that mirror to defeat him... but now, he might not be his match even barehanded.

No, he might be defeated in just a few moves.

Thinking this, Beliya lowered his head, not daring to let Xu Lingjun see the red glow in his eyes.

If previously, he could barely stand on equal footing with him, maintaining the same status, now, he had consciously placed himself in a lower position.

He respectfully said, "King of the Secret Realm, I have come this time under the orders of my master, Crown Prince Tielo, to request your assistance."

"For assistance, you should go to Xia Country, why come to our Secret Realm?"

Xu Lingjun remained quite composed.

Beliya awkwardly smiled and said, "You're joking. I won't beat around the bush with you. The cultivation technique you gifted us indeed significantly enhances us, but unfortunately, it's only half. Previously, without merits, we couldn't dare ask for the other half, but now that the Baoxue Empire has fallen and the Land of Light is shaky, if it falls into enemy hands, the Secret Realm and Great Xia Empire may find themselves helpless. So we come bravely, bringing our sincerity."

Saying this, he handed over a document, "This document, approved by our Crown Prince Tielo, outlines the price we are willing to pay. Please consider it. If you're satisfied, we ask that you assist us for the sake of Blue Star humans."

Xu Lingjun accepted the document.

He opened it and looked at a glance...

His eyes widened in astonishment.

"This... is this really your Crown Prince Tielo's handwritten letter? Has he gone mad?"

The content of the document was simple.

If the Great Xia Empire can help the Land of Light out of the crisis with the mysterious races of the heavens, then the Land of Light is willing to become a vassal state of the Great Xia Empire, offering tribute annually and treating it with the manners of a subject state.

It's as if they were selling their entire ancestral heritage.

It seems unless Tielo has a hole in his head... he wouldn't have written such a document, right?

Beliya maintained a quite composed expression, saying, "With my king's seal here, could this document be false? We give much because we ask much, and we hope the King will generously help us."

Xu Lingjun looked at the text below.

Indeed...

They didn't just want the other half of the cultivation technique to complete the full version.

They also wanted the King of the Secret Realm to personally come to the Land of Light, teach, and defend the City of Light in the form of light.

One must know... the Land of Light worships light.

And if the King of the Secret Realm can transform into light, wouldn't that be an inspiring opportunity?

"Haven't you made a mistake somewhere?"

Xu Lingjun asked in surprise, "You are willing to pledge allegiance to the Great Xia Empire, become a vassal state, offer tributes annually, but you are kneeling to the Great Xia Empire. What does it have to do with my Secret Realm?"

"Commander in Chief, no one is foolish, no need to play coy now, right?"

Beliya smiled bitterly, saying, "Who could this be hidden from now? We didn't really want to expose your secret identity, but the Land of Light is in critical danger, on the brink of life and death. It's either surrender or destruction... Surrendering to Great Xia is a brotherly alliance at least, not a significant humiliation for us, much better than us resorting to nuclear arms and perishing with the enemy."

He earnestly said, "Blue Star can't endure a second nuclear explosion."

Xu Lingjun coldly said, "Are you threatening me?"

"Dare not, dare not, it's just getting to the point. Besides, this is already the best offer our Land of Light can give."

"Indeed, the temptation is too great, even I cannot refuse it. Alright, I'll agree to this."

Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "I can go with you to the Land of Light, help boost your military morale, guide your cultivation practices, and aid you in overcoming the mysterious races of the heavens. But don't forget your promise. Regardless of the reason, the cause, once I've helped you, you must honor your promise. I want you to agree now, in the name of Crown Prince Tielo of the Land of Light, can you do that?!"

"No problem!"

Beliya responded earnestly.

Xu Lingjun stood up and asked, "When shall we depart?"

Beliya also stood up and said, "The sooner, the better."

"Then I'll make arrangements, and we will depart immediately!"

Xu Lingjun smiled at Beliya and said, "To be honest, I am very interested in the many attractions and features of the Land of Light. I've always wanted to see them, but I didn't expect my first visit to be during wartime. I just wonder if those unique cultural features would still be there during wartime."

"As long as Commander in Chief you like, they are always available."

"That's good, please wait a moment, the battlefield is like a fire emergency, I'll make arrangements, and we shall return immediately."

Xu Lingjun signaled Beliya and the others to wait a while...

He turned and walked towards the rear hall.

And at this moment...

The Land of Light.

They just went through a brutal battle, but by relying on the united will of the people and suicidal attacks, they finally managed to repel the enemy.

But on the side of the Land of Light, the cost in casualties was nearly one to one.

Know this...

They held the advantage of the terrain.

And the mysterious races of the heavens were a fusion of several clans, with numbers far surpassing humans.

This way of exchanging injuries is unsustainable for them.

"I only hope that Lord Beliya can bring back reinforcements soon."

Tielo sighed deeply, sitting exhaustedly on the throne...he too had sustained significant injuries in this battle.

But more than the injuries, the greater loss was his mental energy.

Too tired.

Continuous battles during this period.

Leaning on the throne, his consciousness gradually fell into chaos...

Until a startled cry sounded.

"Lord, bad news."

Sai Jia rushed in with large strides.

Holding a document written in familiar handwriting, clearly Tielo's handwritten letter.

This was the document Tielo had sent with Beliya to the Great Xia Empire...

It was an extended letter, full of emotion.

But now, Beliya has left, leaving this document behind.

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