Gacha pull: I obtained a god-level talent.

Ning Wuwei suddenly said, "Chief, I'll say something outrageous: the matter of Zhang Yuan signing a contract with the Cursed King must not be known to those elders, otherwise they will never allow Zhang Yuan to live. We must keep this a secret."

"Moreover, if Zhang Yuan hadn't seen through the Cursed King's conspiracy, the Great Xia Empire, which possessed the Cursed King's Blade, would have been annihilated. Zhang Yuan saved this country; he shouldn't have met such an end!"

Wan Chang'an remained silent for a long time before sighing, "This matter is far too complicated. As the head of the military, if I were to conceal it, I would be putting the safety of the country and its people in danger. Such an act would be tantamount to treason."

Ning Wuwei continued, "But Chief, Zhang Yuan did nothing wrong! He was able to force back Disas at level 25. I believe that once he reaches level 70, he will definitely be able to fight against the Cursed King. As long as we keep this a secret, we can join forces to kill the Cursed King when he is resurrected, and nothing will happen!"

"The Abyss is growing stronger and stronger. The Abyss army led by just one Demon Duke has already broken through our first line of defense. Great Xia needs more powerful warriors. We absolutely cannot lose Zhang Yuan!"

Wan Chang'an sighed. He understood these things perfectly well, but his responsibilities did not allow him to do so.

At this moment, Wan Chang'an didn't know what to do either, and couldn't help but look at Zhang Yuan: "Child, what are your thoughts?"

Zhang Yuan: "I don't want to die, but I don't think it's right to keep this a secret."

"The Cursed King was defeated by a million soldiers of Great Xia. If I fail to fight the Cursed King in the future, Great Xia should not face the Cursed King again without any preparation."

Wan Chang'an gave Zhang Yuan a deep look and said, "I understand."

“Child, you have not let me down, and I... will not let you down either.”

When Zhang Yuan returned to the Great Wall with Wan Chang'an and Ning Wuwei, news of the Abyss's retreat arrived from the front lines, and the entire city was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Zhang Yuan did not participate in the celebration. He and Wan Chang'an stepped into the teleportation array together and disappeared in the brilliant light.

Ning Wuwei looked at the empty teleportation array, sighed, and silently turned to leave the teleportation room.

Among those guarding the Great Wall, no one knew why the Abyss had retreated this time; all they knew was that they had once again safeguarded the peace of the Great Xia.

Ning Wuwei walked to the city wall, looked at the desolate land outside the wall and the celebratory atmosphere inside the wall, and then looked back at the territory of the Great Xia.

"Zhang Yuan, you'll definitely be alright."

……

Kyoto, at the top of the Central Trial Tower.

Zhang Yuan sat calmly in front of a door, awaiting the "judgment" that was about to befall him.

Inside the room behind the door, five terrifying old men sat in chairs. Wan Chang'an, dressed in military uniform, stood in front of the five old men and reported on Zhang Yuan's situation.

Sitting in the middle of the five, the most terrifying old man said calmly, "Wan Chang'an, we are already aware of the situation. Zhang Yuan's signing of a contract with the Cursed King is indeed of great importance. Our next decision will determine the future development direction of the Great Xia Empire and the fate of all its people."

Bang!

As the old man finished speaking, a giant scale floated in mid-air, from which five soul flames of equal weight flew out and landed in front of the five old men respectively.

"Zhang Yuan is innocent. We will fully support his growth, allow the Cursed King to be resurrected, and make arrangements in advance. If Zhang Yuan fails to fight the Cursed King, we will use the power of the whole country to kill the Cursed King."

"Zhang Yuan is guilty and sentenced to death. This will nip the Cursed King in the bud and prevent the Great Xia Empire from falling into the abyss of curses again."

"Elders, let's begin the vote."

As soon as the old man in the middle finished speaking, one of the elders of the nation unhesitatingly pushed the soul flame in front of him to the right side of the scales. "The Cursed King has already brought heavy losses to the Great Xia Empire. Great Xia has not yet recovered its strength. We cannot afford to suffer another descent of the Cursed King."