Dong Huang took action
Several high-ranking military officers turned to look at the head of the Patrol Bureau, their expressions complex.
"Brother."
One of the leaders of the Expeditionary Force couldn't help but speak with a sour tone.
"Don't get too cocky."
"Su Ye's success today is entirely due to his own hard work and determination."
"Your Patrol Bureau just got lucky and got a great deal."
"If you ask me, if our Expeditionary Force had been the first to encounter him back then, we would still have been able to train him just as well."
Upon hearing this, the head of the Patrol Bureau was immediately displeased.
"Hey, are you just saying this because you can't have the grapes?"
"Where was your Expeditionary Force when Su Ye first awakened? Wasn't it our Patrol Bureau that extended the olive branch first? Wasn't it our old director who hanged himself at the gate of the Heavenly King Hall to fight for his status Prodigy?"
"Finding a bargain? You need a keen eye to actually do it!"
The big boss of the Patrol Bureau is arrogant and disdainful.
I, from the Patrol Bureau, am super powerful!
"You..."
Another high-ranking Military official immediately became agitated. "Why are you resorting to personal attacks?"
It looked like the two big shots were about to start arguing at the conference table.
Then, the political bigwig who had been sitting calmly on the sidelines finally spoke slowly.
"Alright, alright, both of you, say less."
"Su Ye is one of our Dong Huang people, and his achievements are our Dong Huang's achievements."
"Whoever trained you, aren't you all the same?"
"The most important thing right now is what to do next."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured down my throat.
The bigwigs, who had been arguing heatedly, finally shut up, looking embarrassed.
There was a moment of silence...
Then the political bigwig slowly spoke.
"Everyone has heard the message from Su Ye."
"Once the Star Beast World recovers... that Secret Realm will also disappear."
"Whether this is good or bad, let's all share our opinions."
The atmosphere in the meeting room changed immediately after those words were spoken.
The Military leaders who were just praising Su Ye fell silent, each stroking their chins in thought.
The Star Beast World has been restored, which is certainly a good thing. From now on, there will be no more Beast Tide or Star Beast overruns!
The brave sons of Dong Huang no longer need to shed their blood and sacrifice their lives, and countless families can be reunited.
How many young lives can be extended?
This is definitely a good thing for humanity.
It is an immense merit.
But...
From a national perspective, everyone here understands just how important the resources in the Secret Realm are.
The Star Beast Secret Realm is one of the most important Resource Production Area in Dong Huang. The Spiritual Medicine, Ore, and Spirit Beast materials produced there support a significant portion of Dong Huang's military industry and cultivation system.
If the Secret Realm is gone, where will these resources be replenished?
"Not just resources."
The leader of the Secret Realm Army added.
"The main mission of the Secret Realm Army is to guard the Star Beast Secret Realm. What will happen to the Secret Realm Army if the Secret Realm is gone?"
"Expeditionary Force, Secret Realm Army, Border Garrison Army... just this one group alone, how many people are there?"
"Once this Star Beast problem is solved, and the Secret Realm is closed... what will happen to all these soldiers in the future?"
"We can't just let them retire and go back to their rural homes like that, can we?"
These words immediately plunged the conference room into silence once again.
This is indeed a real problem.
Soldiers are the lifeblood of the military; they cannot be laid off or disbanded at will.
So much blood and sweat have been spent to build up this fighting force; if it were simply left idle, it would be an enormous waste.
"And then there are those companies that have opened mines and leased hunting grounds in these Secret Realm,"
Another government official also frowned and raised a question.
"The contract hasn't expired yet, and the Secret Realm is gone. How are these companies going to explain this?"
The Expeditionary Force leader was the most straightforward; he asked directly, "When will the Secret Realm close?"
Su Ye said one month.
"Then what are we waiting for?" The Expeditionary Force leader stood up. "Let's move all three armies at once and plunder the resources! A month is enough time for us to empty half of the Secret Realm!"
"Empty half of it? Do you think this is a house move?"
"Why can't we move? It's the Secret Realm Army's territory. If they don't move, who will? We can't let outsiders benefit from it!"
"What do you mean by 'outsider'?"
Seeing that another argument was about to break out, the white-haired Old Zhao slowly stood up.
"Gentlemen, please hear me out."
"This threat of Star Beast is merely the last battle our Human Race will fight on our own doorstep on this small Blue Star."
"Our soldiers in Dong Huang were never born to protect the peace of a region."
"They were born so that Human Race could go further and stand higher!"
"The Star Beast is gone, the Secret Realm is closed... but our Human Race's journey has only just begun!"
"In the future, there is the vast and boundless Divine Realm waiting for us to explore; and the boundless Star Sea waiting for us to conquer!"
"Our sons of Dong Huang... have no worries about not having a place to use their talents!"
These words were spoken with great momentum, and all the bigwigs present were infected by this heroic spirit, and each of them was filled with enthusiasm.
"Good!"
"Well said!"
"Our goal, our goal, is the Star Sea!"
The political leaders also nodded in agreement.
Old Zhao looked around and saw that everyone's opinions had largely reached a consensus, and his tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.
"Since that's the case, then I, this old man, will dare to set forth a set of rules for you gentlemen."
"Firstly, starting immediately, all three armies will simultaneously enter the Secret Realm and plunder its resources with all their might! Take as much as you can! Absolutely no waste will be permitted!"
"Secondly, the Secret Realm must be closed to the outside world immediately, and all explorers Secret Realm must be sent back to prevent anyone from being trapped inside when the Secret Realm closes. We, the Donghuang People, cannot abandon a single one!"
Thirdly, the future direction of the army... that is, to point its sword at the Divine Realm, to point its sword at the Star Sea!
Upon hearing these three articles, all the bigwigs present nodded in approval.
The atmosphere finally eased after the discussion.
But just as everyone was rubbing their hands together, ready to make a big splash...
Suddenly, someone asked a question.
"So... should we tell other countries about this?"
"It seems Su Ye only told us about Dong Huang."
These words immediately silenced the meeting room once again.
The Military leaders exchanged glances for a moment, then smiled knowingly at each other.
"Hehe, this Su Ye, indeed, is a good kid."
"Stand by your own people!"
"Whenever there's something good, the first place they think of is Dong Huang."
"This is a truly good kid who treats us like family!"
The government official nodded with a smile.
After pondering for a moment, Old Zhao finally spoke.
Su Ye said that repairing the Star Beast World would take at least a month.
"This month isn't too long, but it's not too short either... We must make good use of it."
"As for other countries... we don't need to rush to tell them."
"Once we've nearly exhausted the resources in our own Secret Realm... then it won't be too late for the Heavenly King Hall to issue a statement."
He paused, then added.
His tone, however, carried an undeniable chilling air.
"Pass down the order... Everything discussed at today's meeting is top secret!"
"No one is allowed to divulge even a single word about Su Ye's restoration of the Star Beast World!"
"Those who violate this rule will be dealt with according to Military Law!"