386: The national crisis reappeared, and all countries provided support

The Five Allied Nations are composed of five small and medium-sized countries: Ele Nation, Mosi Nation, Lanka Nation, Bate Nation, and Manni Nation.

With a population of several hundred million, they can stand independently without relying on any major power, simply because they have a King Realm Expert presiding.

However, this King Realm Expert has ultimately entered his twilight years and has gone into seclusion, awaiting a Breakthrough to seek a sliver of hope. He will not emerge unless the nation faces a crisis of life and death.

Therefore, upon learning that the spiritual energy tide would arrive early, the five leaders of the Five Allied Nations were all overjoyed, but privately, undercurrents surged.

Because they all possessed the strength to attempt a Breakthrough to the King Realm, and with the spiritual energy tide, they were confident they had a great chance.

With a Breakthrough, they could become the new spokespersons for the Five Allied Nations, securing more benefits for themselves.

The current Old King is from the Bate Nation lineage, so the people of Bate Nation generally have higher status than the other four nations and enjoy more resources.

Although this was unfair, no one dared to object, because their nations lacked a King Realm Expert and thus had no qualification to challenge directly.

Had the other four nations not been forced by circumstances to unite against a common enemy, Bate Nation would have long since eliminated them and unified the Five Allied Nations.

But just as they were secretly accumulating strength to prepare for breaking through to the King Realm during the spiritual energy tide, a piece of news caused the five leaders to convene the National Assembly one after another.

Five vigorous middle-aged men sat in the National Assembly meeting room, their faces filled with solemnity.

"The Demon King suddenly emerged from seclusion yesterday, suspected to have broken through to the King Realm, and is now leading hundreds of thousands of Demonic Beasts towards us!"

This was the news they received. Other forces might have already withdrawn, but being closest to the Magic Mountain, they naturally couldn't afford to be complacent.

But to avoid being discovered, they retreated another hundred miles before continuing their surveillance. They had detected the Demonic Beasts the moment they began moving.

"Damn it, how could that Demon King break through to the King Realm at this time?"

The Nation Lord of Ele had a face full of disbelief and fury, and the expressions of the other four were similar, as they all knew the seriousness of the matter.

Based on their understanding of that Demon King, the purpose of him heading in their direction was only one thing—national annihilation!

An existence who broke through to the King Realm before the spiritual energy tide, his potential was beyond doubt. Considering that he could fight against a King Realm spiritual body while still in the Martial Lord Realm, his combat power was definitely not simple.

This completely swept away the previous excitement in the hearts of the five, replaced by mountain-like pressure.

"Should we take the initiative to attack?"

The Nation Lord of Lanka said in a deep voice. The faces of the others tensed, but then they shook their heads.

"You're thinking of using the remaining term of the Alliance treaty to restrict that Demon King from acting, right?"

The Nation Lord of Manni sighed, "Even if those people intervene to restrain him, it will take time for them to arrive, not to mention he has hundreds of thousands of Demonic Beasts under his command, including over a hundred in the Martial Lord Realm.

There are even those four Demon Generals who are suspected to be at the Martial Lord Peak. Unless all the elites of the five nations are dispatched, plus us, we won't be able to annihilate him."

"But that Demon King is inherently indifferent. What if we kill all the Demonic Beasts and Demon Generals under his command? He can simply choose not to act. Once the spiritual energy tide arrives and the Alliance treaty becomes void, are we going to rely on the Old King to act?"

The Nation Lord of Bate added, "Even if the Old King acts, that Demon King, who has nothing to lose, will be the most terrifying. The aftermath of his battle with the Old King would be enough to leave the Five Allied Nations existing in name only!"

For a moment, all five fell silent, because a King Realm Expert was eyeing them like a tiger. What was originally a rising tide was for them the tolling bell of death.

"Given the situation we are in now, there is actually still a way!"

The Nation Lord of Mosi said slowly. The eyes of the others all turned towards him, seemingly expecting him to offer a good solution.

"The five of us all have the strength and resources to attempt a Breakthrough to the King Realm. Now, it's just about wanting to use the wave of the spiritual energy tide to make it a bit more stable.

Since Luo Xiu won't give us time, we will begin our Breakthrough attempts immediately. Then, when the spiritual energy tide arrives, we will buy a few more days. If even one of us breaks through among the five of us, the crisis can be resolved!"

Everyone was invigorated upon hearing this. In fact, they all knew this method in their hearts, but they hadn't mentioned it because the risk involved was too great.

Breaking through to the King Realm is a promotion of life level. Not only can one grasp a Domain, but they can also extend their lifespan.

But this kind of Realm is not something everyone can break through to. There must be no slightest error when a Martial Lord Realm expert attempts to break through to the King Realm, or they will perish.

Otherwise, there would not be a small number of Jun Realm experts in the world, so why are King Realm Experts so few?

But once one breaks through, they become an existence capable of suppressing a nation or even a clan alone.

The five of them were all heads of state, with power and beauty at their disposal. Why would they take this risk?

But the current situation was special. If they didn't take a gamble, everything they had now, and even their descendants, would perish!

"Even if we start breaking through early, once the spiritual energy tide arrives, who can buy us time?"

The Nation Lord of Bate said solemnly, "We don't have top-grade defensive saint relics. It's simply impossible to block a King Realm Expert!"

"No matter, we can activate the national crisis alert!"

As soon as the Nation Lord of Mosi said this, the other four all showed strange expressions. After all, the national crisis alert was not something to be used casually.

Once other nations helped them overcome the national crisis, the Five Allied Nations would have to pay a huge price as compensation, at least two-thirds of their national treasury!

Not to mention this time it involved a King Realm Expert. If they activated the national crisis alert, at the very least, their national treasuries would not be safe!

As if seeing everyone's concerns, the Nation Lord of Mosi smiled slightly, "Gentlemen, once we break through to the King Realm, what does it matter if we give those things away?"

After a moment of silence, the four men nodded in unison. It was not only because Luo Xiu's threat was too great, but also because the temptation of the King Realm was too hard for them to refuse.

"Alright, then let's activate the national crisis alert and inform all nations about Luo Xiu's situation!"

"Exactly, this way they will also feel a sense of crisis and be more wholeheartedly willing to help us!"

Following this, they discussed the specific matters. Two hours later, the national crisis alert button was pressed, and the five men all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, next it's up to us!"

After the Nation Lord of Bate finished speaking, he left directly. Clearly, he was going back to prepare for breaking through to the King Realm!

The other four exchanged glances and also left one after another. Now they had to race against time, or they would truly perish!

......

Outside the Nether Blood Sea, Li Wuji's main body slowly opened his eyes. The God-Demon Flame, which was currently helping him refine the last remaining Curse Power within his body, suddenly surged!

That remaining bit of Curse Power was instantly refined, and his aura also began to climb.

"Crack!"

Following a crisp sound from within Li Wuji's body, his strength actually broke through, but it was only a small Breakthrough, not reaching a new level.

"Did Luo Xiu also break through to the King Realm? This flame has undergone a qualitative change again!"