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## Chapter 558: Eight Gates Golden Lock: Ghost Valley Spring and Autumn!
Imperial Capital.
Golden Throne Hall.
At this time, the Emperor was holding a Court Session with the civil and military officials of The Empire. The main Agenda Item was the increasingly severe Turmoil in the Northern Randall Ethnic Autonomous Region.
"Governor Numa of the Northern Randall Ethnic Autonomous Region died five days ago due to Assassination. According to the investigation by Zhu Tian Rakshasa of the Imperial Fist Temple, the assassin is suspected to be an Imperial Arms User capable of manipulating pinkish-white poisonous mist!"
"Three days ago, Volga City in the Northern Randall Ethnic Autonomous Region fell."
"According to reports, the main reason was the enemy's support troops arriving first, increasing their Military Strength from the original nearly three thousand to nearly six thousand. Furthermore, a Powerhouse suspected of being able to control high-temperature flames appeared. General Bai Ya and his mount, the Polar Tiger, were still no match when fighting together and died in battle!"
"Yesterday, a letter arrived from Oarberg. Their Commander, Mellard Olberg, infiltrated the enemy Base alone and did not return within the agreed-upon time. Therefore, it is speculated that he is either dead or captured!"
Najenda, the current Minister of the Secret Intelligence Department, loudly reported the important Matters that had occurred in the past few days.
However, when she mentioned the last item, for some reason, the image of that perverted woman, Meilard, who had stolen her first kiss, inexplicably appeared in her mind.
"Let all my beloved officials speak."
The Emperor, sitting on the dragon throne, waited for Najenda to return to the ranks, his steady Gaze sweeping over the civil and military officials.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask Minister Najenda if the specific origin of the enemy Influence/Power has been determined?"
Minister of Internal Affairs Saul stepped forward and asked.
This forced Najenda, who had just returned to the ranks, to step forward again and answer, "Your Majesty, can the relevant Intelligence be made public?"
The Emperor above hesitated for a few breaths before finally nodding.
"Speak."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Having received permission, Najenda turned to look at Minister of Internal Affairs Saul, but her subsequent words were actually for everyone present, though the Content was truly too shocking.
But her thoughts were the same as the Emperor's; they both felt that everyone would have to know sooner or later.
"According to the 'confessions' of the three enemy Intelligence Personnel we captured Alive, this Mysterious Force that suddenly appeared in the Northern Snow Mountain is actually the supreme regime from Another World called the World Government!"
"They use a Space Travel Ability called 'Star Gate' to frequently invade other Worlds on a large scale, then completely Conquer them, or even enslave them!"
In reality, this information was not obtained through normal interrogation Means, but by using the Imperial Arms Ability called 'All-Seeing Five: Observer'.
This Imperial Arms looked like a 'Green Eye' that could be worn on the brow.
Its Normal Ability allowed the user to possess Insight, Far Sight, X-ray Vision, and Future Sight. Far Sight and X-ray Vision were self-explanatory, definitely good Abilities.
Insight was the Ability to see through the opponent's thoughts by observing their Expression.
To put it plainly, it was Mind Reading. Don't be fooled by the seemingly reasonable explanation of the principle; it was all nonsense. The Effect was what mattered.
As for Future Sight, despite the grand words 'Future', the Ability was actually to see the opponent's next Reaction through subtle Muscle movements.
Hmm... Although the principle was different, it was essentially a physically-oriented Observation Haki.
That is, Prediction of the Opponent's next move.
In addition to this.
It also had a Profound Secret Technique, which was Illusion Sight. This Ability could make the opponent see illusions, such as seeing the person they cared about most in their Heart.
Considering these Abilities of the 'All-Seeing Five: Observer', the Holy Emperor had already assigned it to the Secret Police Force six hundred years ago.
The current Imperial Arms User was Green.
For the next half hour, Najenda recounted the Intelligence gathered about the World Government in full detail, completely ignoring the increasingly strange Atmosphere in the hall.
At first, most of the civil and military officials thought Najenda was talking nonsense, as World invasion sounded utterly preposterous.
But as she spoke more and more, and the Emperor showed no intention of stopping her, they gradually realized that these might all be facts!
The entire Golden Throne Hall fell into silence for a long time.
Until Minister of Internal Affairs Saul, who was known for his extreme uprightness and integrity, spoke again.
"So, The Empire's current Situation is that to the west is the Alchemy Kingdom of Alkemi, to the east is the Shenhe Island Nation across the vast ocean, and to the north, an Otherworld World Government that has already conquered multiple Worlds has appeared. What about the situation to the south?"
Najenda gave him a speechless look.
"Nothing. The Kledak Ethnic Autonomous Region to the south has not experienced any problems and remains The Empire's largest granary."
Minister of Internal Affairs Saul chuckled lightly, "Is that so? It seems the situation is not too bad yet."
As soon as he finished speaking.
The tense and oppressive Atmosphere in the Main Hall immediately eased. Many officials and military generals also showed Smiles on their faces.
That's right.
As long as the central and southern parts of The Empire were fine, there would be a continuous supply of Resources. This was their greatest Foundation. All that remained was to leave everything to War.
It was just a fight, wasn't it? Who had The Empire feared in a thousand years?
"Hahahaha, well said, Minister of Internal Affairs Saul!"
At this moment, Air Force Admiral General Bols, who had been silent but was covered in Steel Armor, took two steps forward and let out a hearty laugh. Then he bowed and loudly requested permission from the Emperor above to lead the fight.
"Your Majesty, this subordinate is willing to lead the Air Force Unit to the north and deliver a head-on blow to those Invaders from the Otherworld!"
"Good!"
The Emperor was also greatly pleased to hear such inspiring words. But just as he was about to issue the order, he saw an official step out from the ranks of civil officials and urgently advise against it.
"Your Majesty, you must not!"
"You heard it earlier, the enemy also has an Assassination Unit comparable to Imperial Arms Users. If General Bols and the Air Force Unit leave, how can your Safety be guaranteed?"
"Rather than doing this, it would be better to call General Esdeath back from the east to oversee the northern war and temporarily suspend the war of unification against the Shenhe Island Nation!"
General Bols frowned upon hearing these words, but with his magnanimity, he wasn't angered by this. Instead, he was thinking about how to respond.
Because in his Heart, the Emperor's Safety was more important than anything else.
When it came to Loyalty to The Empire, among the three Admirals of the Navy and Air Force, he was the most loyal one.
"Indeed, other things are fine, but the existence called Logia Devil Fruit User is said to only be countered by something called Haki and a Substance called Seastone. Otherwise, no other Means can cause them harm..."
Najenda said in a deep voice, lost in thought.
"There is still a way."
Just then, Minister of Finance Ezra walked out and smiled, "Since there are temporarily no Means to counter them, we should avoid them. Just make sure they can't find us."
"Your beloved official means..."
The Emperor seemed to grasp his idea and quickly said, "Are you suggesting we use the 'Eight Gates Golden Lock'?"
"Your Majesty is wise. This humble official's idea is to use the Profound Secret Technique of the Imperial Arms 'Eight Gates Golden Lock: Ghost Valley Spring and Autumn' to make the entire Imperial Capital Center exist in Another Space!"
Eight Gates Golden Lock: Ghost Valley Spring and Autumn.
An Imperial Arms designated as 'Strategic Level' by the Holy Emperor six hundred years ago.
It consisted of eight different colored Flags. The Imperial Arms User would insert the Flags into the Ground and activate the Imperial Arms' Strength, causing the Flags to become Gates leading to corresponding Spaces.
The Environment within each Space varied, but the Area was not very large, only about ten thousand square kilometers.
The key was that the Profound Secret Technique's Ability was quite good.
As long as the eight Flags were inserted in different directions, the Imperial Arms User could activate the Imperial Arms' Strength, causing the reality Zone enclosed within the Eight Gates to enter another dimensional Space, leaving only an air-like Phantom Image illusion in its place.
At the same time.
The Life Gate among the Eight Gates served as the Entrance/Exit between the inner and outer Spaces, but which one was the Life Gate had to be found by oneself...
(End of this chapter)
Imperial Capital.
Golden Throne Hall.
At this time, the Emperor was holding a Court Session with the civil and military officials of The Empire. The main Agenda Item was the increasingly severe Turmoil in the Northern Randall Ethnic Autonomous Region.
"Governor Numa of the Northern Randall Ethnic Autonomous Region died five days ago due to Assassination. According to the investigation by Zhu Tian Rakshasa of the Imperial Fist Temple, the assassin is suspected to be an Imperial Arms User capable of manipulating pinkish-white poisonous mist!"
"Three days ago, Volga City in the Northern Randall Ethnic Autonomous Region fell."
"According to reports, the main reason was the enemy's support troops arriving first, increasing their Military Strength from the original nearly three thousand to nearly six thousand. Furthermore, a Powerhouse suspected of being able to control high-temperature flames appeared. General Bai Ya and his mount, the Polar Tiger, were still no match when fighting together and died in battle!"
"Yesterday, a letter arrived from Oarberg. Their Commander, Mellard Olberg, infiltrated the enemy Base alone and did not return within the agreed-upon time. Therefore, it is speculated that he is either dead or captured!"
Najenda, the current Minister of the Secret Intelligence Department, loudly reported the important Matters that had occurred in the past few days.
However, when she mentioned the last item, for some reason, the image of that perverted woman, Meilard, who had stolen her first kiss, inexplicably appeared in her mind.
"Let all my beloved officials speak."
The Emperor, sitting on the dragon throne, waited for Najenda to return to the ranks, his steady Gaze sweeping over the civil and military officials.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask Minister Najenda if the specific origin of the enemy Influence/Power has been determined?"
Minister of Internal Affairs Saul stepped forward and asked.
This forced Najenda, who had just returned to the ranks, to step forward again and answer, "Your Majesty, can the relevant Intelligence be made public?"
The Emperor above hesitated for a few breaths before finally nodding.
"Speak."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Having received permission, Najenda turned to look at Minister of Internal Affairs Saul, but her subsequent words were actually for everyone present, though the Content was truly too shocking.
But her thoughts were the same as the Emperor's; they both felt that everyone would have to know sooner or later.
"According to the 'confessions' of the three enemy Intelligence Personnel we captured Alive, this Mysterious Force that suddenly appeared in the Northern Snow Mountain is actually the supreme regime from Another World called the World Government!"
"They use a Space Travel Ability called 'Star Gate' to frequently invade other Worlds on a large scale, then completely Conquer them, or even enslave them!"
In reality, this information was not obtained through normal interrogation Means, but by using the Imperial Arms Ability called 'All-Seeing Five: Observer'.
This Imperial Arms looked like a 'Green Eye' that could be worn on the brow.
Its Normal Ability allowed the user to possess Insight, Far Sight, X-ray Vision, and Future Sight. Far Sight and X-ray Vision were self-explanatory, definitely good Abilities.
Insight was the Ability to see through the opponent's thoughts by observing their Expression.
To put it plainly, it was Mind Reading. Don't be fooled by the seemingly reasonable explanation of the principle; it was all nonsense. The Effect was what mattered.
As for Future Sight, despite the grand words 'Future', the Ability was actually to see the opponent's next Reaction through subtle Muscle movements.
Hmm... Although the principle was different, it was essentially a physically-oriented Observation Haki.
That is, Prediction of the Opponent's next move.
In addition to this.
It also had a Profound Secret Technique, which was Illusion Sight. This Ability could make the opponent see illusions, such as seeing the person they cared about most in their Heart.
Considering these Abilities of the 'All-Seeing Five: Observer', the Holy Emperor had already assigned it to the Secret Police Force six hundred years ago.
The current Imperial Arms User was Green.
For the next half hour, Najenda recounted the Intelligence gathered about the World Government in full detail, completely ignoring the increasingly strange Atmosphere in the hall.
At first, most of the civil and military officials thought Najenda was talking nonsense, as World invasion sounded utterly preposterous.
But as she spoke more and more, and the Emperor showed no intention of stopping her, they gradually realized that these might all be facts!
The entire Golden Throne Hall fell into silence for a long time.
Until Minister of Internal Affairs Saul, who was known for his extreme uprightness and integrity, spoke again.
"So, The Empire's current Situation is that to the west is the Alchemy Kingdom of Alkemi, to the east is the Shenhe Island Nation across the vast ocean, and to the north, an Otherworld World Government that has already conquered multiple Worlds has appeared. What about the situation to the south?"
Najenda gave him a speechless look.
"Nothing. The Kledak Ethnic Autonomous Region to the south has not experienced any problems and remains The Empire's largest granary."
Minister of Internal Affairs Saul chuckled lightly, "Is that so? It seems the situation is not too bad yet."
As soon as he finished speaking.
The tense and oppressive Atmosphere in the Main Hall immediately eased. Many officials and military generals also showed Smiles on their faces.
That's right.
As long as the central and southern parts of The Empire were fine, there would be a continuous supply of Resources. This was their greatest Foundation. All that remained was to leave everything to War.
It was just a fight, wasn't it? Who had The Empire feared in a thousand years?
"Hahahaha, well said, Minister of Internal Affairs Saul!"
At this moment, Air Force Admiral General Bols, who had been silent but was covered in Steel Armor, took two steps forward and let out a hearty laugh. Then he bowed and loudly requested permission from the Emperor above to lead the fight.
"Your Majesty, this subordinate is willing to lead the Air Force Unit to the north and deliver a head-on blow to those Invaders from the Otherworld!"
"Good!"
The Emperor was also greatly pleased to hear such inspiring words. But just as he was about to issue the order, he saw an official step out from the ranks of civil officials and urgently advise against it.
"Your Majesty, you must not!"
"You heard it earlier, the enemy also has an Assassination Unit comparable to Imperial Arms Users. If General Bols and the Air Force Unit leave, how can your Safety be guaranteed?"
"Rather than doing this, it would be better to call General Esdeath back from the east to oversee the northern war and temporarily suspend the war of unification against the Shenhe Island Nation!"
General Bols frowned upon hearing these words, but with his magnanimity, he wasn't angered by this. Instead, he was thinking about how to respond.
Because in his Heart, the Emperor's Safety was more important than anything else.
When it came to Loyalty to The Empire, among the three Admirals of the Navy and Air Force, he was the most loyal one.
"Indeed, other things are fine, but the existence called Logia Devil Fruit User is said to only be countered by something called Haki and a Substance called Seastone. Otherwise, no other Means can cause them harm..."
Najenda said in a deep voice, lost in thought.
"There is still a way."
Just then, Minister of Finance Ezra walked out and smiled, "Since there are temporarily no Means to counter them, we should avoid them. Just make sure they can't find us."
"Your beloved official means..."
The Emperor seemed to grasp his idea and quickly said, "Are you suggesting we use the 'Eight Gates Golden Lock'?"
"Your Majesty is wise. This humble official's idea is to use the Profound Secret Technique of the Imperial Arms 'Eight Gates Golden Lock: Ghost Valley Spring and Autumn' to make the entire Imperial Capital Center exist in Another Space!"
Eight Gates Golden Lock: Ghost Valley Spring and Autumn.
An Imperial Arms designated as 'Strategic Level' by the Holy Emperor six hundred years ago.
It consisted of eight different colored Flags. The Imperial Arms User would insert the Flags into the Ground and activate the Imperial Arms' Strength, causing the Flags to become Gates leading to corresponding Spaces.
The Environment within each Space varied, but the Area was not very large, only about ten thousand square kilometers.
The key was that the Profound Secret Technique's Ability was quite good.
As long as the eight Flags were inserted in different directions, the Imperial Arms User could activate the Imperial Arms' Strength, causing the reality Zone enclosed within the Eight Gates to enter another dimensional Space, leaving only an air-like Phantom Image illusion in its place.
At the same time.
The Life Gate among the Eight Gates served as the Entrance/Exit between the inner and outer Spaces, but which one was the Life Gate had to be found by oneself...
(End of this chapter)
