The air in the reception area became stagnant again because of the words "pledge of allegiance".

After Canglong finished speaking, he looked at Su Bai in silence, his eyes filled with a hint of helplessness and inquiry.

He understood the weight of those three words, and even more so, he understood how offensive they were to the man before him.

Su Bai held the teacup, his fingers gently stroking the warm, smooth surface of the cup, without saying a word.

He didn't even glance at the Azure Dragon; his gaze seemed to pierce through the wall, landing on some extremely distant place.

Time passed by, second by second.

The young man behind Canglong had beads of sweat on his forehead.

He felt as if he were facing not a person, but a live volcano about to erupt, its calm surface concealing a terror powerful enough to scorch the heavens and boil the seas.

Finally, Su Bai put down his teacup.

A soft sound made Canglong's heart skip a beat.

"A pledge of allegiance?"

Su Bai spoke, his voice soft and calm, revealing no emotion.

"Azure Dragon, do you think I need to prove anything to anyone right now?"

Upon hearing this, Canglong's face showed a bitter expression.

He stood up and bowed deeply to Su Bai.

"Mr. Su, I understand what you mean. This is absolutely not my intention, much less the intention of Dragon Shield."

"But... the waters of Kyoto run deeper than you imagine."

He straightened up, his voice tinged with weariness.

"You struck those sects in Kunlun Mountain, severing their centuries-old foundations, so naturally they harbor resentment."

"These people have a long history, are deeply rooted in the secular world, and have a great influence."

"They don't dare to be your enemy directly, so they can only use this method to try to manipulate the authorities and disgust you."

Canglong's tone was very frank.

"They have united a group of rigid-minded old guys, claiming that your power is beyond control and is a sword hanging over China's head."

"They said that unless you can perform unparalleled feats for China and prove your loyalty, they will use all their power to oppose any cooperation with you."

After hearing this, Su Bai finally showed a hint of expression on his face.

It was an expression that resembled finding something funny.

"A pack of dogs with broken spines dares to bark at me?"

He shook his head, seemingly losing interest in such underhanded tactics.

"What's going on in the East China Sea?"

He skipped over the tedious political maneuvering and went straight to the point.

Seeing that Su Bai was not angry, Canglong felt a little relieved and immediately gave a detailed account of the information he had prepared.

"Three days ago, a huge mirage appeared in the East China Sea, which then formed a stable spatial entrance."

"Our initial assessment is that it is a completely new folding space that has never been documented before."

"As per the plan, we dispatched the first exploration team, consisting of three early-stage Shackles Realm cultivators. Within ten minutes of entering, all the soul lamps went out."

Canglong's expression turned solemn.

"We immediately raised the danger level, and a deputy commander of the Dragon Shield personally led an elite team, including three peak Shackles Realm experts, to re-enter the area."

"They carried state-of-the-art detection equipment, but the result..."

"They held on for half an hour."

"The last message that came back was only four words and a desperate scream."

Canglong looked at Su Bai and said, word by word.

"Those four words are..."

"Don't come in!"

The entire reception area was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

These four words alone are enough to make one imagine the insurmountable terror that the elite squad encountered in their final moments.

"interesting."

Su Bai's fingers tapped lightly on the table.

"A place that can make even the peak of the Shackled Realm feel despair."

He raised his eyes and looked at the Azure Dragon.

"So, they want me to get involved in this mess, preferably to die in it, and that would be the end of it all?"

Canglong's expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he still nodded.

"That's exactly what most people are thinking."

"Of course, some people hope you can solve this problem. After all, an unknown, high-risk space hanging over one's doorstep is a huge threat to everyone."

Su-Bai stood up.

He walked to the window and looked out at the endless Gobi Desert outside the base.

"Azure Dragon".

"Um?"

"Go back and tell them."

Su Bai turned around, his gaze calm and unfathomable.

"I will go to the East Sea."

A hint of joy flashed in the Azure Dragon's eyes.

But Su Bai's next words instantly froze the joy on his face.

"But not as some kind of 'pledge of allegiance'."

"When I, Su Bai, do things, I don't need to explain to anyone, nor do I need to prove anything."

His voice carried an unquestionable decisiveness.

"I went there because the place piqued my interest."

"I'm going to collect my spoils."

"From this moment forward, that folded space in the East Sea, and everything within it, belongs to my Primordial Base."

"What the authorities need to do is blockade the sea area, provide all logistical and intelligence support, and, before I return, keep those barking dogs in Kyoto in check."

"It's possible. We can continue to discuss our alliance."

"I can't do it..."

Su-Bai did not continue.

But that invisible pressure was already making it difficult for the Azure Dragon to breathe.

This is no longer a matter for discussion.

This is an order.

Azure Dragon remained silent for a long time.

He knew he had no room for negotiation.

The option Su Bai offered was the only one.

"I see."

He nodded emphatically.

"I will take your words back to Kyoto."

"I believe that the top leadership will make the wisest choice."

After saying that, he prepared to take his leave.

He needs to go back immediately and use the strongest possible stance to suppress all dissenting voices.

Just now.

Su Bai's voice rang out again.

"Lin Wan, pass on the word, prepare to depart."

Lin Wan, who had been waiting quietly outside the door, immediately replied, "Yes, sir. May I ask who will accompany you on this trip?"

Su Bai pondered for a moment.

The East Sea Space is so vast that even those at the peak of the Shackled Realm feel despair; it is clearly not a place that ordinary people can venture into.

Qin Feng and his Dragon Shield Squad have just experienced the Kunlun War and need time to recover.

The Demoness Clan is unfamiliar with water.

So, the most suitable candidate...

Just as he was about to speak.

A figure appeared silently at the entrance of the main hall.

The newcomer was dressed in black with a cold expression; it was Ghost.

He knelt on one knee, head bowed, his voice carrying an barely suppressed fighting spirit.

"teacher!"

"Ghost, please!"

"Please allow me to lead the First Security Brigade to pacify the East China Sea for you!"

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