The job change is a bizarre and calamity; the nation begs me to tone it down.

Gu Xu nodded, about to say something, when a rapid communication notification sounded.

Zhou Yi glanced down at the communication device: "It's Minister Zhang."

He connected the call and immediately turned on speakerphone.

Zhang Daoxuan's voice came through the device, speaking much faster than usual.

"Zhou Yi! Is Commander Gu with you?!"

"exist."

Zhou Yi handed the communication device towards Gu Xu: "Minister Zhang, Commander Gu is right next to you."

"General Gu!"

Zhang Daoxuan's voice was clearly anxious: "Are you alright? How's the situation in the Cloud Realm? We've detected extremely strong energy fluctuations here, and all the detection equipment in Cloud Slope City has malfunctioned..."

Clearly, Gu Xu's true form still has a significant impact on these monitoring devices.

"Minister Zhang, don't worry, the person is still alive."

The next moment, Gu Xu spoke in a relaxed tone.

There was a full three seconds of silence on the other end of the communication.

Zhang Daoxuan was speechless.

To be honest, among all the people in the entire Shenxia military, Gu Xu is the only one who would speak in this tone at a time like this.

After all, the situation is urgent.

Two Source-level invasions occurred, and three Pantheon elders were awakened, burning their very essence to resist the calamity.

An event of this magnitude would happen to any general.

A report should be delivered with a touch of solemnity.

But Gu Xu did not.

He acted as if he had just bought a bottle of water from the convenience store downstairs.

Zhang Daoxuan shook his head...

He suppressed that feeling of being both amused and exasperated.

"General Gu."

Zhang Daoxuan's voice deepened, and he slowed his speech by half a beat: "What's the situation with those two Origin-level Dragon Kings now?"

This is a crucial question because just recently, in the command center of the Longjing military headquarters...

It was almost like going on a roller coaster.

After all, when the three Pantheon elders burned their essence.

Nobody knows what the consequences will be.

Can those two Dragon Kings of Origin be blocked?

However, just at the critical moment, the monitoring signal from the direction of Yunban City exploded.

Zhang Daoxuan's first reaction was—we're doomed!

Could Gu Xu really be trapped in the secret realm?

But soon, he and Li Weiguo realized that they had misunderstood.

Because Cthulhu's true form has appeared!

That means Gu Xu has successfully advanced.

However, before they could give any further instructions, Gu Xu's energy fluctuations headed towards the Northern Territory.

Then, both source signals disappeared.

At first, the two of them thought it was a problem with the equipment.

However, after confirmation, it was found to be not a malfunction.

At that moment, Zhang Daoxuan fell silent.

Li Weiguo also fell silent.

The two looked at each other, their expressions a mix of shock and bewilderment.

Two source-level technologies, just like that, gone?

After Gu Xu arrived, within thirty seconds, both Origin-level beings were gone?

Dozens of signals from the saints have also disappeared?

What the hell does that mean?

Zhang Daoxuan and Li Weiguo had lived most of their lives, weathered countless storms, and considered themselves to have excellent mental fortitude.

But at that moment, they were clearly frozen in place.

Because the information is too overwhelming.

This left both of them struggling to process what was happening.

So when he dialed Zhou Yi's number and heard Gu Xu's nonchalant "Don't worry, he's still alive,"

He would only be choked for three seconds.

Because what he really wanted to ask wasn't "Are you still alive?"

What he wanted to ask was—what exactly did you do?

"Those two Origin-level Dragon Kings."

Zhang Daoxuan spoke again, his voice very low: "What's your current state?"

He deliberately omitted the "killed" option.

Because this option is too outrageous.

It was so outrageous that even a high-ranking deputy minister of the military was embarrassed to say it.

From the other end of the call, Gu Xu's voice came through: "Huh? You're asking them? They've taken care of it!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Daoxuan and Li Weiguo paused for a moment.

It's been dealt with.

What does it mean to have something handled?

"What does 'deal with' mean? Does it mean they were driven away? Or...?"

"No, Minister Zhang, if you really can't do it, just retire and let me take over. Once it's resolved, it's resolved, right?"

"The body was completely cold..."

Gu Xu replied, clearly speechless.

There was silence again on the other end of the communication.

After a moment of silence, Gu Xu spoke first: "Hey...hey? What's wrong, old man? Why aren't you moving? I was just joking! Don't actually go and process your retirement paperwork!"

However, upon hearing this, even Zhang Daoxuan couldn't hold back his emotions.

He was so angry he laughed: "You kid? You really want to be this vice minister? Fine! Go back to Longjing now, and you can take office immediately!"

"Hey! You're really easy to tease."

Gu Xu chuckled, a hint of helplessness in his voice: "I was just saying it casually, you actually took it seriously?"

Zhang Daoxuan snorted and didn't respond.

However, Gu Xu could tell that the tension in the old man's tone had eased considerably.

After all, the two source-level threats have been eliminated.

The sword that had been hanging over the entire Sherlock was temporarily removed.

"By the way, Minister Zhang, there's something important I need to tell you."

Gu Xu put away his playful expression and became more serious.

"you say."

"I just came out of that secret realm, the Izumo Mysterious Domain."

Gu Xu organized his thoughts: "The situation inside is quite complex and very difficult. An ordinary Saint would basically be sent to their doom if they went in. But..."

"The rewards inside are incredibly generous."

These words not only surprised Zhang Daoxuan and Li Weiguo on the other end of the phone.

Even the saints perked up their ears.

"How so?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Daoxuan immediately pressed for details.

"There's mythical-level equipment inside!"

Gu Xu spoke in a nonchalant tone.

"hiss……"

Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in shock.

Mythical-level equipment?

It's important to understand that mythical-level equipment represents the pinnacle of professional gear.

Take, for example, the mythical equipment in the Sherman Empire's treasury.

It's not enough to arm an army of a hundred men.

A dungeon where one can obtain mythical-level equipment is a secret realm, which is relevant to any nation on the planet.

It is nothing short of a huge treasure trove.

If we can launch more campaigns, it will be a qualitative leap in the overall military strength of the country.

Zhang Daoxuan didn't reply immediately, but Gu Xu knew.

This old man's brain is definitely working now.

What is the most lacking thing for Sherlock right now?

It's not money, it's not people, it's high-end combat power.

The reserves of high-end power directly determine whether a country can stand firm in this era.

If the secret realm of Chuyun Ghost Domain could truly produce resources that enhance combat power in large quantities.

Its value is simply immeasurable.

Sure enough, Zhang Daoxuan quickly responded.

"I've made a note of this."

"Once the situation on the front lines stabilizes, the military will organize an assessment team to go there as soon as possible."

"At that time, I may need you to provide detailed information about the secret realm—its internal structure, monster distribution, and danger level. The more detailed the information, the better."