"Bolin, you certainly know how to talk. I only told you what to do; how you do it is up to you. All right, I have one more task for you—the very thing you want to do most. Anyone else who wants to can join you!"
Desterie deliberately kept him in suspense, but Bolin quickly found himself breathing heavily. The thing he wanted to do—and under the name of a Sovereign's mission, no less!
"Starting today, issue an expulsion order in my name. Drive the Four Divine Beasts Clan out of the entire Heavenly Realm. There will be no regard for life or death in the process! If you wish, and have the courage, you may also invoke my name to drive the Four Divine Beasts Clan out of your continent, or even your entire plane!" Desterie had addressed Bolin in the first part, but with the second, he turned to everyone present.
It was like a silent thunderclap bursting over the water, setting off an explosion in the stillness.
Bolin abruptly raised his head, tears brimming in his eyes. With anticipation, excitement, and resolve, he replied, "Bolin will obey! We will carry out your will, even at the cost of our lives!"
The others spoke in unison as well. "Great Star-Plucking Sovereign, we will carry out your will, even at the cost of our lives!"
"Ha ha ha! I look forward to hearing your good news!" Desterie was delighted. Then he directly emptied the residence's pool with his power. "The Four Divine Beasts Clan has deep reserves and the backing of the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind Sovereigns. They also have a plentiful supply of Sovereign's Might. To keep you from suffering heavy losses in the conflict, I'll give you this Sovereign's Might. Bolin will distribute it among you,