Meng Yi murmured, "It actually increased by tens of thousands of Fortune Value all at once..."
"This increase... is equivalent to dozens, perhaps even hundreds of Legendary Tiers..."
"Cao Xing, what did you do?"
Meng Yi frowned slightly, a thoughtful glint flashing through his eyes.
Among the survivors, no one understood better than him what such a surge in Fortune Value meant.
It meant that Cao Xing had either accomplished another major event capable of changing the world's balance, or that his territory's strength had increased dramatically.
However, a smile soon returned to his face.
"Not bad... as expected of this generation's Chosen Lord. You always bring surprises..."
"I originally thought you were fighting alone and might struggle to hold things together, so I sought an alliance with you immediately."
"Now it seems... even without my help, you will be able to claim a place in the great upheaval to come."
Meng Yi spoke quietly, without the slightest hint of jealousy or unease on his face.
As someone who had experienced a million cycles of death, he had already seen through far too many things.
"Since you have already begun taking action over there, I cannot fall behind as your ally..."
With that, he slowly rose to his feet, his voice gradually turning cold. "Pass down my order."
"From this moment onward, gather all revived Legendary Tiers and Demigod Tiers of the Empire and send them to the borders of the major kingdoms of the West Continent!"
"Other than the Northern Lands, all kingdoms must make their choice within three days."
"Tell them that they can either hand over military authority and submit to the Empire!"
"Or wait to be crushed beneath the Empire's iron cavalry!"
His voice echoed through the grand hall, carrying unquestionable authority!
Below him, numerous powerful