1132: White Eagle

Above the extreme northern ice plains, cold winds howled.

The biting cold wind swept across the land like a sharp blade, but after approaching a certain area, it suddenly vanished into thin air.

Awakeners at Eight-Turn condense their Domain, at Nine Revolution they touch upon the Law, and at 10th Rank they control the Law. After stepping into the 11th Stage, which is the Realm Lord stage, their mere existence can interfere with the real world.

At this moment.

Feeling the warmth around him, which was completely out of place with the outside world, Bear Country's Minister of Defense, Andrei Panyukov, lowered his voice after hearing Auglaff's question:

"Old Marshal, Charles has been missing without a trace, and Dragon Country has not given an explanation."

"Hmm."

Auglaff's expression remained unchanged. He calmly cut a piece of meat from the roasted Frost Giant Bear and put it into his mouth. After chewing and swallowing, a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

"I've been on these extreme northern ice plains for a hundred years; it seems my craftsmanship hasn't gotten rusty."

"Come, have a taste."

Beckoning Andrei Panyukov closer, Auglaff then asked indifferently:

"You suspect Charles's disappearance is related to Dragon Country? Did you come here because you want me to go to Dragon Country to demand his return?"

"Old Marshal has a discerning Wisdom Eye."

Andrei Panyukov nodded, then said with some indignation:

"Charles went to the First Auxiliary World to assist Dragon Country in reclaiming the territory that rightfully belonged to Dragon Country from the detestable Sakura Country."

"But during this process, he disappeared without any warning. Dragon Country has been evasive about searching for Charles. If it weren't for the lingering life Qi that confirms he's still alive, I would have thought Charles was dead."

"According to the intelligence I've received, Charles was with Dragon Country's powerhouses before his disappearance. This matter is definitely related to Dragon Country!"

By the end of his speech, Andrei Panyukov's tone was resolute.

Charles and he were comrades, having a life-and-death friendship on the battlefield, so he had been extremely concerned about Charles's disappearance.

However, Dragon Country's attitude was very ambiguous, even atrocious. They merely stated that he was missing and that they would do their best to find him, but they didn't even share any intelligence about Charles before his disappearance, showing no sincerity whatsoever!

This made Andrei Panyukov suspect that Charles's disappearance was orchestrated by Dragon Country!

However, even if he had suspicions before, he only dared to keep them hidden in his heart, not daring to voice them.

After all, Zhang Dingguo of Dragon Country had stepped into the 11th Stage, and his strength was unparalleled on Blue Star. Once the suspicion was brought into the open, it would lead to animosity between the two countries.

Bear Country was not yet ready to completely part ways with Dragon Country.

After all, with a lack of top-tier power, they couldn't speak with much confidence.

Fortunately, the world changed drastically during this period, and the world's energy level increased again.

Old Marshal Auglaff broke through to the 11th Stage, and Bear Country once again caught up with Dragon Country in terms of top-tier power.

The reason Andrei Panyukov rushed to the extreme northern ice plains immediately after sensing the Breakthrough phenomenon.

Aside from the task entrusted to him by the President to investigate the situation, he also wanted to ask Auglaff to intervene and negotiate with Dragon Country to see if Charles could be found.

"You mean, you want me to go to Dragon Country and help you find that little fellow, Charles?"

After listening to Andrei Panyukov's words, Auglaff raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Please, Marshal, Charles has made great contributions to the country. For him to disappear so inexplicably without an explanation is truly disheartening."

Andrei Panyukov lowered his head, his voice full of pleading.

"Heh!"

"Are you asking me or forcing me?"

Hearing this, Auglaff let out a cold laugh, but seeing the expression on Andrei Panyukov's face, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to refuse.

"Alright, that old fellow Zhang Dingguo was the first to step into the 11th Stage, and he was infinitely glorious a while ago. I was in seclusion on the extreme northern ice plains and didn't have time to congratulate him. This is a good opportunity to congratulate him and also to seek some guidance."

After thinking for a moment, Auglaff stood up.

When he was sitting on the ground, his height was only a few inches shorter than Andrei Panyukov, but now that he stood up, the shadow he cast almost enveloped Andrei Panyukov.

His robust body, over three meters tall, made Andrei Panyukov, who was like a small giant, appear like a little chick in front of him.

"Thank you, Marshal!"

Andrei Panyukov had initially thought he would be refused, but upon hearing Auglaff agree, an irrepressible look of joy immediately appeared on his face.

"Hmm?"

However, Auglaff didn't pay attention to him at this moment. He suddenly stirred, and two divine lights shot out from his clear, ice-crystal-like eyes as he abruptly turned his head to look east.

His gaze crossed over the Dragon entrenched on the land, traversed the vast and boundless sea, and in a trance, he seemed to see a white giant Eagle soaring at the end of the sky.

"Interesting!"

"Alfonso, that fellow actually broke through at this time too?"

Auglaff's expression was somewhat moved, and he became intrigued.

The terrifying aura rising from that far eastern land across the ocean was not unfamiliar to Auglaff; it was the world's resonance caused by stepping into the 11th Stage.

And on that land, although there were quite a few Late Stage 10th Rank powerhouses, and even Peak 10th Rank powerhouses, in such a short time after the world's anomaly appeared, only Alfonso Rothschild, the Old Ancestor of the Rothschild Family, who holds one-third of the Eagle Country's authority, could achieve a Breakthrough, in Auglaff's opinion!

"Hahaha, I didn't expect this old rival to be a step slower than me."

"However, the timing he chose for his Breakthrough is truly exquisite and opportune!"

Feeling the surging vitality and the divine will that sought to suppress everything within that vast aura, Auglaff suddenly clapped his hands and chuckled softly, as if he had seen something amusing.

And at this moment, Andrei Panyukov finally reacted.

"Marshal, Alfonso Rothschild, the Old Ancestor of the Eagle Country's Rothschild Family, has broken through to the 11th Stage?"

His expression was shaken, and he asked with some disbelief.

"What's so hard to believe about that?"

"That Alfonso Rothschild is a hero who rose in the same era as me. We've been openly and secretly battling for hundreds of years. If I can break through, what's so strange about him breaking through?!"

Auglaff heard this and was somewhat displeased with Andrei Panyukov's overreaction.

After speaking, without waiting for Andrei Panyukov to react, a smile appeared on his face as he said:

"I'm afraid it's not just him; that old hag Elizabeth III is probably close too!"

"Hehe, with this world anomaly, I wonder how many old monsters will be stirred out?"

As he spoke, Auglaff suddenly sat back down.

"Marshal?"

Seeing this, Andrei Panyukov felt a little anxious.

"Wait a moment. Dragon Country is probably going to have a big show soon. We'll go then."

Auglaff looked towards the east, his face full of smiles.

Hearing this, Andrei Panyukov was filled with confusion, but he dared not ask, so he could only wait obediently in place.

However, after one sunset and one sunrise, upon receiving a message from the President, Andrei Panyukov immediately understood what Auglaff meant.

At sunrise in the early morning, a white giant Eagle carried a challenge letter to Dragon Country.

The world boiled!