Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

The lingering effects of the dimensional power made everyone feel as if a cold stone was pressing on their chests, their fingertips were slightly numb, and their breathing unconsciously became lighter.

That one second was truly terrifying.

It wasn't just the pressure of soul power; it was as if the entire world came alive in an instant, pressing down with indifferent scrutiny.

Several elderly members of parliament then struggled to straighten their hunched backs. Their graying temples were soaked with cold sweat, which slid down their loose skin and dripped onto the gleaming marble floor with a soft "tap".

The hands of the legion commanders were still tightly gripping the hilts of their swords or the handles of their soul tools, their knuckles white from the force. They had experienced countless life-and-death battles and were most sensitive to the levels of power.

What Di Yue just displayed was an absolute, essential pressure that could easily crush them along with the entire legion; it was not an illusion.

"No...no objection whatsoever."

A gray-haired member of parliament took out a handkerchief and wiped his forehead, which was constantly beaded with sweat, his voice trembling slightly as he tried to control himself.

"The power of the plane's lord... has proven everything."

"Seconded!"

"Completely agree!"

"This is a blessing for the Federation!"

After a brief silence, voices of agreement rang out one after another, and no one dared to raise the slightest question.

The fear of almost suffocating still lingered in her mind. More importantly, the ability that Di Yue displayed meant that the acne problem that had plagued the Federation for so long had, for the first time, truly had the possibility of being completely and quickly eliminated.

Di Yue raised her delicate chin even higher, her crimson eyes curving into crescents. She glanced quickly at Lu Jun, her eyes lively and mischievous, clearly saying:

"See how awesome I am?"

Lu Jun nodded almost imperceptibly, a faint smile flickering in the depths of his eyes.

This little guy, having gained dimensional authority, is much more lively than the ignorant and unruly imperial beast he used to be. This triumphant little look isn't necessarily a bad thing.

"Tuk, duh."

Emperor Xu Tian tapped his fingers twice lightly on the smooth alloy tabletop, the crisp sound drawing everyone's attention back.

He looked at Di Yue, his golden eyes filled with solemnity and seriousness.

"Then, esteemed Lord of the Plane," his address subtly changed, "have you... determined the exact location of those anomalies?"

Di Yue's expression turned serious, and she put away her little bit of smugness.

She raised her right hand, palm up, and a dazzling golden light emerged, which then rapidly expanded and stretched, condensing in front of her into a more detailed and three-dimensional holographic projection of Douluo Star than before.

The outline of the continent, the ripples of the ocean, and the undulations of the mountains are all depicted in exquisite detail.

At this moment, on this lifelike image of the planet, countless scarlet dots of light are densely scattered, like poisonous spots spreading from a malignant disease.

The dots of light varied in size, but the most striking were the dozens of red dots enveloped in a thick black halo. The aura they emitted, even through the projection, sent a chill down one's spine and made one feel ominous.

"The red dots represent the hiding areas of common abyssal creatures, and there are many of them."

Di Yue's voice was clear and steady, carrying a calmness that seemed to be overlooking the whole situation.

"The red dots enveloped in a black halo are Black Emperor-level beings, exhibiting intense energy reactions; there are a total of thirty-seven of them. Their locations..."

Her fingertips made virtual dots in the air, and the projection magnified and became clearer in certain areas.

"Inland mountains, the edge of cities, the depths of deserts, coastal areas, and even..."

Her fingertips fell toward the vast ocean.

“They are distributed throughout the deep sea trenches.”

"what?!"

"They've infiltrated to this extent?!" "They've even reached the deep sea?!"

"What if this suddenly erupts..."

Exclamations and gasps of surprise rose and fell.

Looking at the crimson dots that covered the continents and oceans, almost everywhere, everyone's face turned extremely ugly, and a chill ran down their spines.

They had initially thought the Abyss Lurkers were scattered only, but now it seems they have already woven a vast net covering the entire planet.

Once war breaks out in full force without warning, these hidden points will launch simultaneous attacks, attacking from both inside and outside, and Douluo Star's defense system will be riddled with holes in an instant!

Xu Tiandi suddenly stood up, exuding a cold and decisive aura that instantly suppressed the commotion in the arena.

"Now that the target has been clearly identified," his voice was resolute, echoing throughout the hall, "then the counterattack begins now!"

His gaze swept across every legion commander and senior officer below, sharp as lightning.

"Order: All relevant Soul Guidance Legions, Rapid Reaction Forces, and Special Operations Units, immediately enter maximum combat readiness! Execute the operation based on the coordinates provided by the Plane Lord!"

With each word he spoke, his tone became more forceful.

"Operational Guidelines: Covert approach, precise strike, swift victory! Prioritize eliminating Black King-level targets, while simultaneously clearing out ordinary hideouts!"

"Land, sea, air, and space operations must be coordinated across the board! I want you to use the fastest speed and the most powerful firepower to completely erase these stains from the map!"

"Yes! Speaker!"

All the top military officials stood up in unison, their backs straight, their voices booming, their eyes burning with fighting spirit.

With a clear objective and a well-defined path, it is time for the soldiers to put their goals into practice with steel and flames.

Emperor Xu nodded slightly and sat down again. His gaze shifted to Lu Jun, and after a moment's hesitation, he spoke again, his tone more formal:

"His Excellency Lu Jun has made outstanding contributions to the response to this crisis. In order to unify our forces and prepare for even greater changes in the future, I hereby announce—"

He surveyed the entire room, his voice clear and powerful:
"From this day forward, Lord Lu's will and orders are equivalent to the highest directives of the Federation. All those belonging to the Federation, including myself, must obey."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

Equivalent to the highest command?
Even the speaker himself has to comply?
This is no longer a simple ally or advisor, but... a special entity that transcends the entire current power structure of the Federation!
However, before everyone could fully recover from this earth-shattering announcement, Emperor Xu continued:
"Therefore, I formally propose that His Excellency Lu be granted the position of Vice Speaker of the Federal Council, with full authority..."

"No need."

Lu Jun's calm voice interrupted Xu Tiandi's words.

He raised his hand and made a stop gesture.

“I have no interest in the position of deputy speaker.” He shook his head, his tone as casual as if he were refusing a cup of tea that didn’t suit his taste. “Don’t bother me with those empty titles and routine administrative matters.”

He looked at Emperor Xu, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Just like you said before, you can hold a few titles like high-level combat advisor or special operations commander. As long as it's convenient to carry out your duties."

Emperor Xu was taken aback by his nonchalant attitude, then chuckled, shook his head, and spoke with a hint of helplessness, yet it seemed as if he had expected it.

"You're quite carefree."

Emperor Xu Tiandi stopped insisting.

"Then, so be it. From this day forward, Lord Lu will be the Chief Strategic Advisor of the Sun and Moon Federation, and concurrently the Supreme Commander of Special Operations. His position is highly respected, and his authority is equal to mine."

"This order shall be immediately transmitted throughout the entire Federation."

Emperor Xu's last words were addressed to the scribe beside him. (End of Chapter)