"What? Fang Mo had appeared in Black Flame!"
When Silad heard the report from his aide, he leaped to his feet and grabbed him, his eyes bloodshot. "Tell me! What happened to Black Flame City?"
"Black Flame City was destroyed. Fang Mo hauled away the energy core and all the resources!"
The aide looked at Silad, who seemed ready to devour someone, and replied in a trembling voice, fear in his eyes.
"Destroyed!"
Silad's body swayed violently, and he stumbled back a step. Luckily, a chair stopped him; otherwise, he might have collapsed to the floor. He snapped his head up and bellowed, "Where's Lie Guang? Wasn't he in Black Flame City? How could he let Fang Mo destroy it?"
"He's dead. Lie Guang War King has fallen!"
The aide didn't dare meet Silad's eyes. His voice quavered.
"Dead!"
Silad swayed again, his face turning ghastly.
Suddenly, he slammed a hand against the armrest and shouted urgently:
"Not good! He'll definitely go after the other cities too!"
"Quick! Notify all our bases to activate the highest-level wartime protocols. We must not let Fang Mo breach another fortress!"
"Yes!"
The aide hurriedly issued the orders.
"Report, Commander-in-Chief! An urgent message from Skyfire City: Fang Mo has appeared there!"
Another aide jumped to his feet and hurriedly reported.
"How did he get there so fast? Are you all useless? How could you let Fang Mo into another fortress?"
Silad roared in fury, like a lion gone mad. The entire hall fell silent. Everyone's face was pale, and not a soul dared breathe too loudly.
"What are you standing around for? Hurry and relay the orders! Every base must hold fast. We must not let Fang Mo in!"
Silad roared even more furiously.
"Useless! You're all useless! Move, now!"
The aides immediately sprang