Situ Xuan had long since settled on his entire plan. This meeting was merely a matter of following formal procedure, leaving an official written record, and issuing the order for conquest to the entire Federation. Everyone sat still in concentration, waiting for Situ Xuan to appear and speak.
A moment later, the heavy doors to the Council Chamber slowly opened.
Situ Xuan strode into the hall. His imposing frame, nearly two meters tall, carried an immense sense of pressure, and his bronze skin hinted at restrained explosive strength. He released not a trace of Soul Power, yet every senior official present, from Titled Douluos to Limit Douluos, instinctively held their breath. He walked straight to the head seat, sat down, and swept his calm gaze over everyone.
"I summoned you today to announce just one thing."
Situ Xuan offered no unnecessary preamble. His words were blunt and decisive as he dropped a momentous decision on them.
"The Federation's armed forces have finished resting and reorganizing. Effective immediately, we will formally begin our campaign of conquest beyond our borders. Our target is the Demon Plane."
Everyone's expression shifted slightly. They had known that Situ Xuan intended to settle accounts with the otherworldly planes, but they had not expected war to come so swiftly.
Before they could collect their thoughts, Situ Xuan continued, revealing the most crucial trump card of this campaign.
"The Golden Ancient Tree will provide the support of planar origin power throughout this campaign. Every Federation soldier who enters the Demon Plane to fight will receive a special authority bestowed by the ancient tree. By killing demons, they will be able to plunder the evil origin power within their enemies and use it to strengthen their own Soul Power, bodies, and souls."
"Throughout the ensuing war, the Golden Ancient