In the West Blue, Chang'an City, the capital of Hua Country, was already festooned with lanterns and decorations. News of the unification of the Four Blues had sent the entire city into celebration.
The people took to the streets, cheering and rejoicing, celebrating Hua Country's victory and their final escape from the World Government's exploitation into a brand-new life.
Meanwhile, a supreme military conference was being held in the grand hall of Chang'an City's imperial palace.
Clad in black armor, Bai Qi sat to the left of the main seat. He had completely withdrawn the aura of death around him, yet even sitting there, he still exerted a fathomless pressure.
Below him, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei, and Chinjao stood on either side, each upright and imposing.
"Gentlemen, His Majesty has ordered us to guard the West Blue homeland. We must ensure the absolute security of our base, eliminate the remaining World Government forces within our borders, and guard against a desperate surprise attack on our homeland," Bai Qi began slowly, his low, raspy voice carrying unquestionable authority. "The Four Blues have been secured, but the World Government will never let this rest. In the days ahead, we must remain completely vigilant. We cannot afford the slightest lapse."
"Rest assured, General Bai Qi!!" Zhang Fei slammed the table and roared with laughter. "With me here, the gates of the West Blue will be solid as a mountain!! If the World Government's men dare come, I'll run them clean through with my spear!!"
Dian Wei also spoke in a deep voice. "I have reinforced Chang'an City's defenses and stationed heavy forces at every border pass. Patrol fleets monitor every shipping route around the clock. Should any World Government fleet approach, we will detect it immediately."
Chinjao clenched his fists as well, the