Tairuo earnestly said, "I, Tairuo, wish to represent the Land of Light, to express our subjugation to the Great Xia Empire. From now on, under the guidance of the Great Xia Empire, we will forge ahead and fight against the mysterious races of the heavens."

"In that case, my sacrifice would not have been in vain."

Xu Lingjun, lying on the hospital bed, said, "But I have a small request."

"Please, go ahead."

"Previously, my plan was to first go to the Land of Light and help you resolve this crisis... but now, such an unexpected event has occurred, and I've been gravely injured. Nuclear energy is accumulating inside me, continuously destroying my cells, and I don't even know when I will die."

Xu Lingjun chuckled bitterly and said, "Therefore, I request to change the order. The Land of Light must formally submit a declaration of subjugation to our Great Xia Empire and announce it throughout the Land of Light. From this point forward, the Land of Light is officially part of our Great Xia Empire, and from now on, there can only be one voice on Blue Star, that of Great Xia."

"This..."

"Under normal circumstances, granting you some degree of autonomy might be fine, but now is wartime. Since the Land of Light has already pledged allegiance to our Great Xia Empire, it is only right for us to be responsible for your safety."

Xu Lingjun stated, "Rest assured, after two years of bloody warfare... I already plan to counterattack those mysterious races of the heavens. It is time to reclaim the Desperate Great Wall that we lost."

Tairuo exclaimed in surprise, "What did you say? You... you mean..."

Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "So to ensure our victory, we must unite all the living forces currently on Blue Star to increase our chances of success. I need the support of the Land of Light. Since the Land of Light has already submitted to us, it's necessary for us to control the Land of Light during these wartimes, isn't it?!"

"This... no, not at all!"

"As long as we can repel the mysterious races of the heavens, the Land of Light will surely welcome your leadership! It's only the matter of cultivation techniques..."

Tairuo's breathing became heavy.

This truly is an unexpected joy.

Counterattack?

It seems, before fully submitting, the day of separation for the Land of Light isn't far off.

But looking at Xu Lingjun's frail appearance, he suddenly realized... oh, it's probably because Xu Lingjun doesn't have much time left. Thus, he wishes to secure a clear sky for Blue Star before he dies.

Thinking this, despite the joy.

He still looked at Xu Lingjun with admiration in his eyes...

This is truly a person who wholeheartedly dedicates himself to the country and its people.

"And just in time, since you've come to rescue me, I think... in such an urgent situation, we should broadcast globally, letting everyone witness the Land of Light's submission to our Great Xia Empire. Only then can we eliminate all prejudices and unite as one to resist the mysterious races of the heavens!"

Xu Lingjun said seriously, "I hope that before I die, I can completely eliminate the threat of these mysterious races of the heavens! Only then can I die peacefully."

He asked, "What do you think, Prince Tairuo?"

"I have no problem at all."

Tairuo said solemnly.

However, inwardly he couldn't help but snicker. Poor Commander in Chief Xu, you don't understand the people of the Land of Light, subjugation? It's useless... If you are strong, we will submit to you without being told, but should we ever surpass you... well, sorry...

Survival of the fittest.

We, the people of the Land of Light, have never been ones to adhere to pedantic ways!

Just wait for your death...

Then it will be the time for us in the Land of Light to rise up and sing songs of liberation.

But for now, before your death, you still have significant utility value for us!