Picking Up Supreme Treasures in the Dream Realm-Chapter 752 - 418, Mr. Ghost’s Terrifying Appeal_3

The implication is clear—evacuate.

This statement garnered nods of approval from many attendees, though none openly expressed it.

Another advisor spoke up, "The Great Xia Army has already come in; I'm afraid we need to consider the possibility of a direct confrontation with Great Xia."

Another advisor added, "Great Xia is adjacent to Dongli, so they can get ample supplies, whereas the Federation's homeland is far from Dongli, putting us at a complete logistical disadvantage."

Everyone knows that modern warfare is all about logistics; if logistics can't match the opponent, then failure is entirely predictable.

So this is also a euphemistic way to say—it's time to leave.

The fourth advisor analyzed, "The Federation's situation in Dongli ultimately stems from a failure in the war of public opinion. This was once the Federation's strong suit, yet now Great Xia has utterly defeated us in this area. I think the Federation should evaluate the lessons learned."

Many people nodded repeatedly.

Because this was also what they felt deep down, losing in their area of expertise was indeed a kind of humiliation.

The Grand Commander heard this and understood his subordinates' thoughts.

Undoubtedly, not a single person supports staying in Dongli; everyone supports withdrawing from this huge quagmire.

The Grand Commander nodded, "I understand, considering evacuation now may be the time with the least cost."

He paused, a hint of brutality in his tone, "The Dongli People have betrayed the Federation, so the Federation must make sure they pay a price before evacuating."

The advisors all nodded in unison, "Understood!"

Half an hour later.

The Carmenia Federation formally announced the issuance of a decree containing more than six hundred and seventy punitive measures against Dongli.

For example, one of them states, "Freeze all assets of Dongli within the Federation and its allies' territories."

Besides the decree, a rumor spread that Federation troops were about to withdraw in batches to the Ying Sang Kingdom.

The interim leader of Dongli, Jin Yonghao, immediately retaliated verbally, "This is another exposure of the Carmenians' robber nature; we will definitely make the Federation pay a price."

As for how to "make them pay," Jin Yonghao didn't elaborate.

However, it was clear to those with insight that Jin Yonghao is most anxious to seize power.

The presence of Carmenia's garrison is his biggest obstacle to seizing power, so seeing the Carmenia Federation prepare to leave, he is happier than anyone else.

And the essential reason the Carmenians chose to leave is their fear of Eastern Great Xia.

Honestly speaking.

To many Canglan people, this unfolding drama in Dongli seems a bit surreal.

Once, Dongli was the Federation's loyal lapdog, but today the junior has abandoned the senior.

And the senior, in turn, stabbed the junior several times, leaving a bloody mess.

From Great Xia's standpoint, this is not a bad thing.

Not only did they drive the Carmenians away at a very low cost, but they also brought Dongli into their sphere of influence.

There's also an unconfirmed rumor from Dongli's officials that in the future, Guangren City will become a Great Xia base.

At this moment, in the city center of Guangren City.

The frost disaster has laid a thick layer of white frost over the city, covering everything.

The support team leader sent by Great Xia, Shang Yifeng, heavily stomped the ground with the mechanical foot of his exoskeleton.

"Boom!"

A muffled sound echoed.

Shang Yifeng smiled, "I feel this spot is not bad. Once the surrounding buildings are transformed, they can be used as a military camp for the Great Xia garrison."

The nearby superpower users chimed in agreement.

"It is indeed good."

"There are several communities over there; once they are reinforced, they will be ready-made dormitories."

"To the east, there's a large stadium, perfectly suited to be transformed into a military command center."

Dongli is surrounded by the sea on three sides and is a crucial connection point between the East Continent and the Taihao Ocean, so Great Xia will definitely station troops in Dongli to firmly control this land.

Plus, Guangren City has nearly become an empty city, allowing Great Xia to transform it at will.

After some chatter about various topics, the conversation shifted to Jin Yonghao.

A red-haired superpower user remarked, "Jin Yonghao is indeed a talent; I didn't expect him to leverage our Great Xia's deterrence so easily to drive the Carmenians away."

Shang Yifeng sneered, "What talent? Just a bit of cunning."

He elaborated on his viewpoint, "When you don't earn status through your own strength, the faster it comes, the faster it will go when lost.

"Ultimately, Jin Yonghao is just an opportunist without achievements that earn genuine respect and allegiance; he doesn't have substantial authority in Dongli."

Another superpower user smiled, "I think that's not a bad thing for Great Xia. With Jin Yonghao's unstable foundation, he needs to cling tightly to Great Xia. We can gain more in negotiations."

Shang Yifeng nodded, "That is true, otherwise, the higher-ups wouldn't be willing to cooperate with Jin Yonghao."

In fact.

If it weren't for Great Xia's assistance, when Carmenia launched a decapitation strike against Jin Yonghao, he would've been dead and long gone; achieving such a remarkable counterattack would have been impossible otherwise.

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Primordial World.

Sea of Death Black Sand.

"Wuuu~"

The gale roared, and sandstorm surged.

Yang Fan's "mount," namely the most powerful Centipede Overlord in the Overlord Legion, lay motionless on the sand surface.

This High Rank Warrior pinnacle creature unleashed its Sand Spirit superpower, forming a protective shield about three meters in diameter, keeping the endless black sand at bay.