809 All Parties Gather, Undercurrents Surge

"Councilor Blue Light, judging by the look on your face, it seems something has happened?" Xia Ming asked directly.

Blue Light sighed, pulled Xia Ming aside, and a complicated look appeared on his face. After dismissing those around them, he said, "You know that our Grand Speaker is preparing for a battle with Lucifer. But the outcome of this battle is truly hard to predict."

"Winning would naturally be for the best, but if he loses... Hmph, some people in our Sacred Council have their concerns and their own schemes." Blue Light spoke calmly.

Xia Ming's heart stirred. Blue Light was absolutely right. In the current situation, everyone in the Sacred Council naturally had complicated thoughts.

Putting everything else aside, if the Grand Speaker lost his battle against Lucifer, who exactly would take over the Sacred Council?

And there were many other questions like that...

Xia Ming shook his head and sighed softly.

Such issues were unavoidable. After all, not everyone was free of selfish desires.

"But now that you're here, things will be fine. With your current prestige, Xia Ming, you're more than capable of keeping them in line!" Blue Light said with a smile.

There was naturally no doubt about Xia Ming's current strength. His level-fourteen power alone was enough to intimidate their petty schemes.

Xia Ming smiled faintly. The Grand Speaker had always treated him well, and the Sacred Council was the Grand Speaker's lifelong work. Xia Ming did not want to see the Sacred Council destroyed overnight.

"Of course, most people in the council don't harbor such thoughts. Those who do are only a minority..." Blue Light said.

Xia Ming nodded, then lowered his voice. "What about the Black Mages...?"

"The Black Mages arrived early. They're in the camp across from us. Damn it, the strength