Chapter 393: Chapter 386: The Formal Invitation

Everyone is like me, I am like everyone...

These words made Zhou Yuanjue’s philosophy and ideals perfectly clear to the Four Pillars.

Martial Dao experts were known for their unyielding character. Moreover, they were now face to face, and the sincerity in his expression, his aura, and the magnetic field he exuded were impossible to fake.

The Four Pillars exchanged a glance and gave each other a slight nod.

"Your words have put our minds at ease. We will choose to stand with humanity, and we will do everything in our power to influence the opinions of the other higher-ups."

"We eagerly await the day the Human Life Research Committee is officially established."

Gleb said with a smile, extending his large hand toward Zhou Yuanjue.

"I believe that day will change the course of human history."

Smiling, Zhou Yuanjue extended his hand as well.

The two hands, one large and one small, clasped together firmly, radiating a power that stirred the soul.

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While Zhou Yuanjue was successfully concluding his meeting on the border of Beisha Country, it was an incredibly nerve-wracking day for the higher-ups in the Donghua Official government and the Martial Arts Realm.

Reports streamed in from the north.

Zhou Yuanjue, on his secret trip north, was ambushed. The enemy was suspected to be a Seven Mo Luo Level entity.

Zhou Yuanjue defeated his opponent and successfully escaped, continuing his journey north into Beisha Country.

At the border, Zhou Yuanjue was surrounded by the Beisha Border Army, halting his advance.

The Four Pillars of Beisha Country scrambled fighter jets to the border to meet with Zhou Yuanjue.

Every single report was enough to make one break out in a cold sweat.

After all, Zhou Yuanjue was completely alone.

Along the way, he had faced either a formidable opponent capable of threatening an entire nation’s capital, or the mighty army, advanced weaponry, and nearly a third of the top individual combatants of a world superpower. If any part of his plan had gone wrong, he would have been in grave danger.

On Zixiao Mountain Peak, within the Chief Commissioner’s courtyard.

Chen Qingmu and Lei Yi were among those gathered in the courtyard.

"You never should have approved this plan of his. It was far too risky."

"Given his current standing in the Donghua Martial Arts Realm, if anything had happened to him, the consequences would have been unimaginable. We should have developed a safer plan."

"The Four Pillars of Beisha Country are not to be underestimated, neither in terms of power nor strategy."

Chen Qingmu said with a frown. Only the Chief Commissioner had known about Zhou Yuanjue’s secret mission to the north; it hadn’t been disclosed to anyone else, including Chen Qingmu.

"Beisha Country may have extended a secret invitation, but their actual stance remains unclear. For Yuan Jue, such an important figure in Donghua, to go alone is far too dangerous. I believe we should immediately apply pressure on Beisha Country to minimize the chance of any incidents."

Lei Yi added after a moment of contemplation.

"I agree, that’s a good idea."

Chen Qingmu nodded.

"Gentlemen, please, calm down."

Just then, the Chief Commissioner’s voice finally cut in. The previous gravity in his tone was gone, replaced by a hint of joy.

"I just received an update. Yuan Jue’s meeting with the Four Pillars of Beisha Country has concluded successfully. A short while ago, the Beisha Border Army dispatched an aircraft to bring Yuan Jue home and has requested a handover with our Military Department."

The Chief Commissioner said, smiling.

"That’s wonderful news."

Upon hearing this, both Chen Qingmu and Lei Yi couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief, though they were also surprised the meeting had concluded so quickly.

"And there’s more good news. A short time ago, our Foreign Affairs Bureau received a formal invitation for a state visit from Beisha Country. The Bureau is now considering how to respond."

The Chief Commissioner continued.

At this, both Chen Qingmu’s and Lei Yi’s eyes lit up instantly.

It might seem like a small change to an invitation, but the information it revealed was immense.

Shifting from a secret visit to a public one signaled a major change in their stance.

A secret visit implies too many uncertainties and reservations, which is why news of it couldn’t be made public—to avoid unnecessary controversy.

A public visit, however, represented a clear alignment.

"It looks like the kid pulled it off."

Chen Qingmu said with a laugh.

"It’s unbelievable. How on earth did that kid get Beisha Country to respond so quickly?!"

A baffled expression appeared on Lei Yi’s face.

"He’s no longer a junior we need to worry about at every turn."

"He has his own ideas, his own principles, and his own way of doing things. He doesn’t need us meddling."

"He traveled north alone, faced an ambush by two of the Seven Mo Luo, killed one, and escaped unharmed."

"He entered Beisha, faced the Four Pillars, and in a remarkably short time, changed an entire nation’s stance and position."

"Before, we wanted to push him into the spotlight, supporting him from behind the scenes so he could carry the banner for the Donghua Martial Arts Realm."

"But now, things are completely different. He no longer needs our support. He is more than capable of carrying that banner all on his own."

The Chief Commissioner said with a sigh. Hearing this, Chen Qingmu and Lei Yi fell silent for a moment, then nodded slowly. Their expressions were a mixture of relief and profound emotion.

The new generation replaces the old. Heaven has blessed Donghua; its legacy is secure.

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... 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Meanwhile, the news of Beisha Country’s formal public invitation for a Donghua delegation to visit spread like wildfire among the world’s nations and major powers, causing a massive stir.

Beisha Country was a global power on par with Donghua, second only to Starry Sky Country and one of the world’s five great powers. Its national strength and international influence were undeniable.

Until now, Beisha Country had remained neutral, adopting a wait-and-see approach. This, in turn, led many other nations to do the same. Any decision Beisha Country made would serve as a crucial bellwether, influencing their own choices.

Now, however, the news suggested that Beisha Country was leaning toward Donghua. If the visit was a success and the two sides reached an agreement, the impact on the global landscape would be immense.

Leaders across the globe were incredibly curious. Why had Beisha Country’s stance changed so abruptly? What could have possibly happened behind the scenes?

Through the inquiries of various intelligence agencies, and because the commotion from Zhou Yuanjue’s battle in the Mongol Empire had been too great to conceal, the nations of the world soon uncovered the precise details.

Zhou Yuanjue of Donghua Country had undertaken a perilous journey north alone. He had broken through enemy blockades and arrived single-handedly at the Beisha border, where he met with the nation’s Four Pillars. He successfully persuaded them to become his supporters, which in turn swayed the entire country’s political alignment...

Upon receiving this intelligence, leaders around the world found it rather incredible. They all suspected there had to be more to the story.

After all, no matter how powerful one person might be, how could they so easily influence an entire nation—especially a major power like Beisha Country? It sounded like something straight out of a fantasy.