Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 219 Unfair Treatment, New Member of the National Government
Finally, the light screen was filled with the tragic scene of towering waves and countless ferocious sea monsters submerging the island.

"And her fifth appearance was just recently! She personally led the endless sea monster army, unleashing a world-destroying frenzy that dragged the entire Sakura Kingdom into the abyss! This time, it was a blatant act of annihilation!"

The light screen dimmed, and the intelligence mage surveyed the entire area: "This is all the key information we currently have regarding the Silverwing Ant Queen Emperor's whereabouts."

"The actions of an emperor-level being are never without purpose! These events—spanning continents and oceans, with goals ranging from instigating demon wars, plundering treasures, and slaying angels to destroying a nation—may seem unrelated, but behind them must lie a logical chain that we have yet to decipher! It's just that... we cannot decipher it at present."

“That’s right!” The old man from the Hunter Alliance, whose eyes were like those of a hawk, slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, his voice resolute.

"We must never try to understand the thinking of an emperor using common sense! Beneath the apparent chaos lies a deeper meaning! We must find the thread that connects everything!"

"How do we find it?" the representative of the Temple of Liberty asked in a deep voice.

His gaze swept over the representatives of the Five Continents Association and the Holy City and Parthenon: "Act now!"

"Selected by major magical organizations, the most elite and astute mages possessing both formidable combat skills and extensive tracking experience!"

“A special investigation team will be formed, led by a master of the ‘Hunter King’ level, to go to these five key locations to search for traces.”

"Only when we truly understand the logic behind her actions and decipher the ultimate purpose behind her seemingly chaotic behavior..."

He paused, then spoke slowly and deliberately:
"Only then can we find that 'bait' to lure her in."

"Do it this way."

Then, the grand operation targeting the Silverwing Ant Queen officially began.

At this time, neither Qin Xiaonan nor the Silver Wing Ant Queen knew about this.
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Qin Xiaonan and other members of the National Academy are undergoing the next phase of their National Academy training under the guidance of their mentors.

They also received news that the Sakura Kingdom had been submerged by sirens.

Nan Rongni's face turned deathly pale, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes tightly, her voice trembling with disbelief: "My God... a... a country... just like that, gone?"

Captain Ai Jiangtu frowned, his resolute face shrouded in unprecedented solemnity, and said in a deep voice: "Emperor level... Is this the true power of an Emperor-level demon? Destroying a country in the blink of an eye."

Jiang Shaoxu also abandoned her usual nonchalance, her red lips pressed tightly together as she murmured, "Those bustling streets, those lively cities... have all sunk to the bottom of the sea? It's really... insane."

Nan Jue, always impeccably dressed, stood ramrod straight, his sharp eyes analyzing the intelligence: "A large-scale coordinated attack by the sea monsters, a precise annihilation..."

"Our country's coastal areas are also frequently attacked by sea monsters."

Amid the clamor of discussion, Mu Nujiao remained relatively calm.

She was not unmoved by the shock and sadness, but a deeper, stranger intuition seized her.

Her gaze kept drifting involuntarily to Qin Xiaonan, who was silent beside her.

Deep within her heart, a vague yet persistent thought churned: the source of all this, the terrifying emperor who stirred up the monstrous waves, seemed to... have some inexplicable connection with Qin Xiaonan?

This idea did not come out of nowhere.

She clearly remembered the battle not long ago, when those ferocious and bloodthirsty sirens deliberately avoided her.

Qin Xiaonan didn't seem surprised; it's very likely he knew the reason.

Mu Nujiao knew his personality well. Since he was unwilling to explain, she suppressed the myriad questions in her heart.

Instead of pressing for answers, he buried his doubts deep in his heart and observed silently.

"Thank goodness... thank goodness we left in time!" Nan Rongni said, her voice still trembling with relief and lingering fear. "If we had stayed near the Sakura Kingdom... facing those world-destroying imperial demons, we... we definitely wouldn't have even had a chance to struggle; we would have been crushed in an instant..."

“Yes,” Ai Jiangtu exhaled a heavy breath, as if to expel the fear in his chest, “the timing of this departure is simply a blessing of fate.”

He looked around at his team members; everyone was safe and sound.

Jiang Shaoxu tossed her long hair, trying to dispel the lingering chill, her tone tinged with self-deprecation: "Thinking about it now, it really sends shivers down my spine. If we had been greedy for those two days of rest, or if the mission had been delayed a little..."

Amidst the relief, there was an even deeper chill and fear of that unknown emperor.

However, what these people did not know was that the tide would not disturb them; only after they left would the Sea-Suppressing Spirit Beast Emperor unleash such a powerful tide.

The Silverwing Ant Queen and her companions had long since discovered the defensive capabilities of the Sakura Kingdom, and the Sea-Suppressing Spirit Beast Emperor had long wanted to make a move.

It was only because Qin Xiaonan was there that things were delayed for a while; otherwise, Japan would have been submerged long ago.

At this time, a formal member spot became vacant in the National Team due to Mu Tingying's "accidental death".

This should have been the goal for the team's top performers.

Among them, Mu Ningxue has broken through the high-level barrier, and the chilling aura surrounding her is becoming increasingly fierce and intimidating, her strength is now completely different from before.

Mu Nujiao's mastery of plant-based magic is unfathomable, and her combat strength has always been among the top in the team, making her a recognized top expert.

Whether from the perspective of personal strength, recent performance, or filling vacancies, either of them is fully qualified and capable of naturally replacing Mu Tingying and being promoted to a formal national team member.

However, the cold reality is quite different.

They are still substitutes; new official members will arrive soon.

This outcome is not due to a lack of strength, but rather a naked power struggle and contest of backgrounds!
Mu Ningxue was targeted by the Mu family, while Mu Nujiao was targeted because the Mu family's strength was insufficient.

Although Mu Ningxue didn't explicitly state it, this outcome caused her some inner turmoil.

This made her agree with Qin Xiaonan's point of view even more.

In this world, your individual strength is ultimately limited, and there are too many things that you simply cannot control.

The new member who was parachuted in was named Lu Yilin.

His arrogance was almost palpable in his words and actions.

However, this deliberately cultivated arrogance quickly melted away in front of "Jiang the Fox" Jiang Shaoxu.

Within a few days, this young master Lu was completely captivated by Jiang Shaoxu's natural charm and allure, becoming utterly infatuated and delusional.

Jiang Shaoxu was known as Jiang the Fox.

She never hesitated to show off her assets, dressing boldly and charmingly—either in an exquisitely tailored silk slip dress that accentuated her graceful curves, or in a tight-fitting battle robe with a slightly open neckline, revealing glimpses of her figure as she walked.

Her eyes sparkled like spring water, her red lips parted slightly as she breathed out fragrant breath, her languid voice held a seductive quality, and every gesture she made exuded a provocative signal.

But Jiang Shaoxu's vision was far greater than her alluring appearance.

She didn't even look down on Lu Yilin.

(End of this chapter)