novelraw Chapter 138: Expel All Foreign Visitors
Chapter 138: Expel All Foreign Visitors
Within the magnificent Royal Palace of the Great Xia Empire.
Lu Yinxing was currently seated in an incredibly spacious office.
Standing before her were all of her most capable subordinates.
These were people Lu Yinxing had meticulously promoted and carefully cultivated since taking office.
For the most part, they were all trustworthy individuals.
However, each person wore a different expression.
Some looked shocked.
Others frowned, their faces etched with worry.
And still others were filled with unconcealed delight.
On the matter of how to deal with the White Elephant Empire and the Lighthouse Empire,
Lu Yinxing’s most trusted aides had differing opinions.
One faction supported launching a fierce, direct assault on the White Elephant Empire to deal them a heavy blow.
It was as the great figures of ancient times said: A single, decisive punch can prevent a hundred from coming your way.
However, most of those present were wary of the Lighthouse Empire’s deterrent power.
The Lighthouse Empire was like the deep sea—unfathomable.
No one knew how many secrets they still held.
After all, in just the last six months alone,
the intelligence and various products that the Lighthouse Empire had successively revealed
had been enough to shock the other empires one after another.
There was a saying that went,
when the Lighthouse Empire dared to show something to the world,
it meant they already had something better to replace it.
"Her Majesty the Queen, perhaps we should reconsider this matter? Rushing into a war with the White Elephant Empire, and potentially even the Lighthouse Empire, is simply too great a risk."
"This war has already reached a point where we have no choice but to fight. If the White Elephant Empire hadn’t caused hundreds of thousands of casualties in our Great Xia Empire’s Border City, perhaps there would still be a chance to negotiate."
"What’s there to talk about? If we’re going to fight, then let’s fight! When has our Great Xia Empire ever been afraid of anyone?"
"That’s right. This battle is long overdue.
The White Elephant Empire has been constantly harassing the Border City for years, and its people have suffered immensely.
Only when we make the enemy feel pain will they feel fear. And only when they’re afraid will they not dare to invade again."
As the intense debate raged in the office, Lu Yinxing tapped her fingers lightly on her desk.
She spoke slowly, "The tone for this matter has already been set. There’s no need for further argument.
This war must be fought.
Chu He once told me that humanity’s enemy has never been other humans,
but rather the Evil Spirits lurking beneath the turbulent undercurrents, on the verge of a bloody eruption.
Very few Evil Spirits from the Demon Caves can shake the foundations of humanity,
but the ones that are already fully formed, powerful,
and possess intelligence comparable to our own—those are humanity’s greatest enemy.
For example, the Lighthouse Empire is secretly controlled by all the Vampire Clans.
The products that the Lighthouse Empire has revealed were almost all created by the hands of the Vampire Clans.
Yet, if the New World Organization hadn’t investigated and uncovered this, all of our empires, and all of humanity, would have likely remained in the dark.
So what exactly are the Vampire Clans planning?
Why would they hide themselves when they’ve already grown so powerful?
Do they have some even more terrifying secret or plan that they must complete, one that humanity cannot know about?
Evil Spirits are simply too terrifying, too enigmatic, with an endless variety of abilities.
It is for this very reason that the purification plan was proposed some time ago,
the goal being to make the Great Xia Empire as pure as possible before the impending Evil Spirit crisis,
lest we have people who not only can’t help at all,
but will actually hold us back and fail at critical moments.
Internal enemies and the ignorant, arrogant ones are a far more terrifying threat."
Only after Chu He had already set out did Lu Yinxing explain the specific details of the plan.
"So that’s how it is."
Many people finally came to a sudden realization,
understanding why Lu Yinxing would rather drastically reduce the Great Xia Empire’s population than fail to drive certain people out.
"Next, we will implement the final step of the purification plan: all foreign visitors are to be expelled. Not a single one will be allowed to remain!"
Contrary to her usual demeanor, Lu Yinxing’s expression was uncharacteristically resolute.
"I understand. It will be done immediately,"
responded the official in charge of foreign visitors.
"You have one day. We cannot allow any disturbances to arise in our Great Xia Empire’s rear while Chu He is on the front lines,"
Lu Yinxing said with a grave expression.
Instantly, the atmosphere became tense and heavy.
It seemed Lu Yinxing was dead set on going to war with the White Elephant Empire.
The White Elephant Empire had always been strange, constantly proclaiming that there were no Evil Spirits within their borders,
only the protection of Deities.
Their Divine Children rarely made international appearances.
The last time, on the Black Continent Grassland, one was filmed fighting Chu He,
and the power displayed drew the attention and astonishment of all parties.
The White Elephant Empire had announced the concept of the Divine Child some time ago,
but across the entire Blue Star, many nations and their people initially looked down on the White Elephant Empire.
However, the power displayed by the Divine Child had already surpassed that of most Martial Artists at the Emperor Realm.
Furthermore, there was a rumor that the Divine Child killed by Chu He was not even considered top-tier within the White Elephant Empire.
It was said that there were even beings within their ranks who transcended the category of Divine Child—beings who were supposedly true Deities.
No one could be certain whether this news was true or false.
Regardless of its authenticity, the rumor alone had made many empires wary ever since it began to spread.
But the Lighthouse Empire was the most unsettling factor of all.
...
Before long, all foreign visitors throughout the Great Xia Empire received a text message notification.
It demanded they leave the Great Xia Empire within twenty-four hours,
or the relevant imperial departments would take compulsory measures.
As soon as this news spread, it once again sent massive shockwaves.
After all, to promote economic development, the Great Xia Empire had once heavily advertised its beautiful landscapes and magnificent scenery.
And now, they were kicking out all the foreign visitors they had worked so hard to attract.
"What the f—? What did we do wrong to be told to leave immediately?"
"The Great Xia Empire really is a brutish country."
"My husband is a citizen of the noble Lighthouse Empire! What right do you, the Great Xia Empire, have to expel us?"
"Everyone, no need to panic. The Great Xia Empire is just acting tough, but now they’re scared, so they’re trying to find a way to back down gracefully.
On the surface, they’re expelling all foreign visitors, but in reality, they’re hoping the Lighthouse Empire will give them a chance... HAHAHAHA..."
"The person above you sure has a wild imagination. Looking at your profile, you’re just a banana. Hurry up and scram back to where you want to be, since that’s your spiritual homeland anyway."
"..."
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