Once Tang Xiaoling's livestream footage came to light, it wasn't just Dragon Country that erupted.
Countries across the world were utterly stunned as well.
The leaders of the powerful nations, in particular, were gripped by panic.
The emergence of the Sacred Soul Hall alone had already left them unable to keep it in check.
Now, someone capable of interfering with instances had appeared in Dragon Country too.
Didn't that mean these two powers would have the final say over all of Blue Star from now on?!
In a single night, the leaders of every country convened major meetings.
Though they hadn't communicated with one another, their goals were remarkably aligned.
They had to curb Dragon Country's development, no matter the cost!
To that end, more than a dozen countries led by Eagle Sauce Country secretly contacted the Sacred Soul Hall.
All they wanted was to slip a successful challenger into Dragon Country's next instance!
The Sacred Soul Hall turned none of them away. After making a verbal promise, it began raking in benefits.
Some smaller countries wanted to join in, but the exorbitant price scared them off.
Still, they found their own way to protest, bypassing internet restrictions to post on Dragon Country's supernatural website.
The loudest voices came from Stick Country and Sakura Country.
"Stick Country: According to our investigation, Tang Xiaoling is one of our citizens and possesses noble royal blood! We therefore demand that Dragon Country return Tang Xiaoling immediately, allowing her to return to the embrace of her motherland!"
"Sakura Country: Tang Xiaoling's appearance has seriously undermined the rules of the Evil Spirit Instance! As a major nation, Dragon Country should not monopolize her. It should send her to countries in need of support so she can help others!"
"Annan Monkey Country: We support Sakura Country's