Chapter 440 Nobody Knows
The French diplomat's hands were trembling slightly as he looked at Zhou Jue like a drowning man clutching at his last straw.
All the representatives, regardless of their country of origin or how compliant they had appeared just moments before, held their breath and fixed their gazes intently on Zhou Jue.
They need an answer.
A number.
Even if this number is so small it's despairing.
Zhou Jue met everyone's gaze and slowly began to speak: "Nobody knows."
"Maybe ten years, maybe one year."
"Perhaps... in the next moment."
There was no comfort, no buffer, only the coldest, most naked reality. No one knew when it would fall, like a sword hanging over one's head.
The French diplomat looked grim. He staggered, and his assistant quickly caught him to prevent him from collapsing.
The meeting room was deathly silent; the last glimmer of hope was utterly crushed by those words.
It's over.
This idea was growing wildly in the minds of every representative, amidst internal and external troubles.
Just when everyone was in despair, Chief Zhang's voice rang out, calm yet full of power.
"Time is something you earn yourself, not something given to you by others."
He stood up, his gaze sweeping over the ashen faces.
That concludes today's meeting.
"China will immediately assemble the first batch of 'task forces' to go to the allied countries where the situation is most urgent to assist in dealing with the 'energy anomalies'."
Further arrangements will be announced separately.
These words were like heavenly music. The representatives, who had just been immersed in the despair of the apocalypse, suddenly raised their heads, and the light of survival was rekindled in their eyes.
"Thank you! Thank you, China!"
The French diplomat broke free of his assistant's support, strode to the conference table, and bowed deeply, his posture extremely humble.
"France... France will open all its military bases to the Chinese special task force and provide the highest level of logistical support! All expenses will be borne by us!"
"We are too! The Grizzly Bear Kingdom is too!" the tall general hurriedly declared.
"Germany will fully cooperate!"
"The US will fully comply with the alliance's arrangements!"
In an instant, voices of eager declarations rose and fell in the conference room. A group of previously reserved and arrogant bigwigs were now like a group of elementary school students scrambling for candy, desperately expressing their loyalty and sincerity, all they wanted was a chance to survive.
An unprecedented global order, led by China, was born in this small conference room in the most brutal yet most effective way.
The meeting has ended.
The delegation members were politely "invited" out by the liaison officer to discuss specific coordination matters.
Only the Chinese side remained in the conference room.
Commander Qi didn't waste a single word. She stood ramrod straight, her voice clear and crisp, issuing instructions one by one.
"Order! The base's 'Sharp Sword' special operations team, consisting of twenty disciples from the Sword Hall of Kunlun Academy and thirty students from the Formation and Alchemy Departments of Yunlan University, will form the 'Western Europe's First Special Task Force,' with Cheng Gan as the captain."
"Complete assembly within half an hour. Target: France, Germany."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Gan stepped forward and gave a simple bow: "Yes."
"Order! The base's 'Azure Dragon' commando team, consisting of twenty disciples from the Kunlun Academy's Physical Cultivation Hall and thirty students from the Yunlan University's Talisman and Artifact Departments, will form the 'North American First Special Task Force,' led by instructors appointed by the base."
"Complete assembly within half an hour. Target: America, Canada."
"Order……"
The orders were issued swiftly and decisively, and the entire command system operated efficiently. In less than half an hour, several mixed task forces had assembled in the square of Yunlan University.
Among them were battle-hardened special forces soldiers, Kunlun disciples with an air of otherworldly wisdom, and college students who, though somewhat green, had resolute eyes.
They will board several modified special planes and fly to different corners of the planet.
Their task is to handle exceptions.
Yes, it's about asserting one's status.
Looking out the window at the young people who were all dressed up and ready to go, Sun Jiuchou felt a pang of emotion. The little seedlings of the past had now slowly grown into big trees.
Chief Zhang sat back down, leaving only Commander Qi, Sun Jiuchou, Zhou Jue, and himself in the conference room.
Commander Zhang looked at Zhou Jue and Sun Jiuchou and said, "Leave the fighting and killing to them."
"Now, there is a new task for you."
Zhou Jue asked in confusion, "What mission?"
“We spoke with Elder Lu of Kunlun. Back then, it wasn’t just their faction that sealed the mountain gate. Now that energy is surging in various places, those beings should be awakening one after another.”
"From the Yamata no Orochi in Japan, we can see that, in addition to China, some things in other countries around the world will also gradually awaken."
Sun Jiuchou understood: "The commander wants us to go and chat with those 'old neighbors' who are about to awaken?"
“That’s right.” Chief Zhang nodded: “With the spiritual energy reviving, not all those that have awakened are like the Yamata no Orochi. There are too many things sleeping on this land of Blue Star, some good, some evil, and some neutral.”
"We cannot treat every awakened being as an enemy."
"We must do our best to let those who have awakened walk the path that the Kunlun Sword Sect has walked."
"Just like our predecessors said, minimize your enemies and maximize your friends."
“I need a ‘persuasion team’ to reach out to those who are not yet malicious, explain the current rules to them, and try to bring them into the league’s management system.”
"I'll only feel at ease if the two of you go on this mission."
A glint of light flashed in Sun Jiuchou's eyes: "I understand, this is going to... 'Investiture of the Gods'."
Sun Jiuchou continued, "I've taken on this task. Dealing with 'old fogies' all over the world isn't something that can be resolved in a short time. Xiao Jue shouldn't be distracted by these things."
Commander Qi disagreed, saying, "But your strength..."
"The 'persuasion team' will definitely be a team. Don't worry, I will contact Elder Lu and form a suitable team. I will take into account their strength, capabilities, and all other aspects," Sun Jiuchou interrupted.
Seeing that the two were still hesitant, he continued, "If we really encounter a problem that we can't solve, I can always call Xiao Jue for help."
“Alright! You lead this ‘persuasion team’ while I stay in China. I’ll cultivate on my own and only go to help when I encounter problems I can’t solve.”
“Okay,” Zhou Jue replied. She didn’t believe that Sun Jiuchou couldn’t handle it. She thought it was good that he took on this task. When the time came, judging whether those awakened beings were good or bad, he probably wouldn’t escape Sun Jiuchou’s discerning eye. Letting him take control was the best option.
Just then, an intelligence officer strode in, carrying a document, his expression serious.
"Reporting to the commander! Commander Qi!" He handed the document to Commander Qi.
"Just now, we detected an energy anomaly within the territory of Japan, codenamed 'Takamagahara,' where the energy fluctuations experienced a dramatic surge fifteen minutes ago."
Commander Qi took the document and immediately frowned.
"Soaring? How intense?"
"The peak value... exceeded the highest reading before Orochi awoke."
Commander Qi's heart skipped a beat. Was it even stronger than the Yamata no Orochi?
The intelligence officer continued, "But strangely, this surge lasted for less than three minutes. Then, the energy fluctuations mysteriously... disappeared, and the entire anomaly returned to calm, as if nothing had happened."
"We have already sent an inquiry to the Japanese side in accordance with the procedures."
"And then?" Commander Qi pressed.
The intelligence officer's expression turned somewhat strange.
"They claimed it was just a technical glitch causing a false energy alarm, and said...the problem has been resolved by them."
"Solve it yourself?"
Commander Qi raised his head, his sharp gaze sweeping over the intelligence in his hand, finally landing on the three words "Takamagahara".
Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic, soft sound.
Japan has just had its backbone broken, so what kind of trouble is it trying to cause now?
Where do they get the confidence to say they'll "solve it themselves"?
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