The Resistance Meeting

At this moment, most of the Underworld, with the exception of Rivet Town, had been "settled" by Jing Yan through his own methods.

Of course, in the eyes of many, Jing Yan's most incredible achievement was managing to make Mr. Svarog submit; to them, this was an unbelievable feat, yet it had truly come to pass.

Naturally, many also realized that the Jing Yan of today was completely different from the one they had known before.

Because of the awakening of his Path power, he was no longer the small-time doctor he once was, but had become a powerful commander.

Although, in the eyes of many, the current leaders of the Underworld were only Mr. Oleg and Mr. Svarog.

Of course, the reason they thought this was because most people did not yet know that the true leader of the Underworld Fire organization was Ms. Natasha.

And not Mr. Oleg.

Meanwhile, in the Administrative District of the Overworld.

Qlipoth Fort.

The highest office floor.

Through the window, one could overlook the entire Overworld of Belobog.

Inside, Supreme Guardian Cocolia was at her desk, conversing with the consciousness of the Stellaron.

"My daughter's behavior has been very strange lately. I feel as though she has discovered something, but..."

Cocolia said.

Above her head, a voice seemed to ring out—ethereal and clear, as if it could pierce through everything.

It was as if the sound did not originate within the office, but echoed across an infinitely vast and open plain.

"Rest assured, she will eventually understand everything you have done."

"In another world, you will both feel the exhilaration."

After the Stellaron's voice faded, Cocolia seemed to have made a decision.

She immediately ordered the officer outside to enter.

"While I am away, arrest anyone who defies orders, even the commanders. Do you hear me?" Cocolia said in a low, heavy voice.

Before the office, the officer knelt on one knee, head bowed, listening to the command.

Upon hearing the Supreme Guardian's order, he looked up and replied, "Y-yes, understood."

The Underworld.

A brand-new meeting was underway.

The participants included Oleg and Seele of Underworld Fire, the current master of the Robot Settlement, Mr. Svarog, Clara, and Jing Yan.

The meeting was held at the Goethe Hotel in Boulder Town.

This hotel existed in both the Overworld and the Underworld.

However, ever since the Supreme Guardian Cocolia had severed the connection between the Overworld and the Underworld, the treatment of the two hotels had become completely different.

The one in the Overworld was used to host distinguished guests, while the one in the Underworld was often used to house refugees.

Nevertheless, the interior decor remained relatively intact.

Inside the most spacious room, a conversation that would determine the future of the people of the Underworld was taking place.

At this moment, Natasha from Natasha's Clinic also walked in.

Jing Yan knew she was the secret leader of the Underworld Fire organization, but she was attending this meeting in her capacity as a highly popular doctor.

"The frequency of Fragmentum appearances has been increasing lately, which is different from before. I highly suspect that madwoman Cocolia has done something!"

Oleg spoke up first.

"That is indeed the case," Jing Yan replied.

"What is the situation in the Overworld now? Do you have any information?" Seele asked, looking at Jing Yan.

There were not many channels for the Underworld to communicate with the Overworld, and Jing Yan had one: through the phone given to them by March 7th and the others, they could contact Serval in the Overworld to obtain information.

Furthermore, Serval was the sister of the Silvermane Guard's Lieutenant, Gepard, and could obtain some internal movements.

Other than that, it was not easy for other factions in the Underworld to obtain information from the Overworld.

One would have to be like Sampo, sneaking up to the Overworld and back, which involved significant risks.

Within the Underworld Fire organization, there were always people doing such things, but even so, they had to admit that the cost of information obtained this way was high, and the accuracy might not even be as good as what Jing Yan and March 7th obtained.

"The Supreme Guardian has left Qlipoth Fort."

"It seems she had business and went to Everwinter Hill," Jing Yan answered.

Seele spoke up then: "This means the defenses above are relatively thin. We could take this opportunity to go up..."

Hearing Seele's words, Oleg said, "Seele, don't act rashly."

"Even though we now possess the strength of someone like Mr. Jing Yan, but..."

"But what?" Seele asked, somewhat puzzled.

Even though the man before her was like a foster father to her, Seele could not help but retort.

It seemed she felt that in the face of the Overworld, which had always oppressed the Underworld—especially the existence of the Supreme Guardian Cocolia—they should just rush up there and deal with her immediately.

At this moment, Oleg pondered for a moment, looked at Jing Yan, and asked, "Mr. Jing Yan, I have a question I'd like to ask. That power of yours—how many people can you influence at the same time?"

Everyone present turned their gaze toward Jing Yan.

"Are you talking about the ability to control others? Let me think..."

"The quantity isn't important; it mainly depends on the abilities the target possesses," Jing Yan said directly and frankly.

"If it were Cocolia, it's hard to say, but if it were ordinary Silvermane Guard soldiers, then a hundred or so wouldn't be a problem," Jing Yan said casually.

"A hundred... or so?"

Jing Yan considered his answer to be quite conservative.

However, he had not expected it to stir up such a huge commotion.

The people present seemed incredibly shocked by this answer.

It appeared they had not anticipated that Jing Yan's ability was this powerful.

"If that's the case, does it mean..." Seele said, sounding somewhat excited.

Her mind was quite straightforward, and she preferred to solve problems with her fists, or rather, the scythe in her hand; she did not like to sit and wait for death.

"Yes."

"If everyone has no objections, it does seem to be the right time."

Jing Yan concluded.

Immediately, Svarog also chimed in: "Current probability of victory: 50%!"

Hearing this, Natasha muttered to herself.

"Only 50%?"

She cast her gaze toward Jing Yan, a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

She knew that the Jing Yan before her was no longer the little doctor who had been in her clinic, nor was he her junior.

Today's Jing Yan was already the leader of the Underworld.

And quite possibly the one with the highest combat power.

Even if those present were still unclear about the source of Jing Yan's power.

However, since there were no issues with Jing Yan's background or identity, they would not harbor any doubts.

In their view, the only thing they needed to be wary of now was the Supreme Guardian herself; the other parts were not to be feared!

"Mr. Jing Yan, I wonder if you would like to become the leader of our Underworld Fire?"

Oleg asked, his gaze somewhat profound.

Jing Yan smiled: "That question seems a bit redundant, doesn't it?"