You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Why did they all sink?!

If they were to lose such a group of top-tier psychic abilities, they would be held responsible, casting a shadow over their victory and jeopardizing their future. Therefore, they quickly ordered a rescue operation.

If the great prophet Grentanah were to punish them, they would be unable to withstand it.

For the two of them, there was nothing but worry and shock. They never expected that the priests could fight the demons to this extent, a fierce confrontation, fighting to the death without retreating.

Their combat skills were no less than those of demons blessed by the Blood God.

A worthy opponent.

No wonder the demon was overjoyed. Unlike the crushing battle against the two ascended beings in the warp, this was a high-stakes battle to the death.

Compared to the worries of the fleet commanders, Xia He, from her vantage point above, was quite at ease.

The battle is nearing its end.

Under the water, Dai Qingshuang immediately held her breath; a psychic of her level could go a whole day without breathing. The Red Demon, similarly, didn't back down, relentlessly biting and scratching, attacking with its last ounce of strength.

She swirled her broken sword at the enemy's throat, unleashing a powerful surge of psionic energy that blazed brightly.

The light illuminated a precise location in the shallow sea.

The priests and their subordinates, who were also in the water, immediately followed. The group plunged their weapons deep into the red demon's body, and the demon struggled in vain.

"You guys... gurgle."

It tried to utter a curse, but its injuries were so severe that it couldn't even speak.

He drank blood and seawater with one gulp, while Dai Qing Shuang in front of him coldly braced her hands against the hilt of her sword and forcefully pushed the sword in a circle across her neck. In an instant, the demon's vision went black and she lost consciousness.

On the water.

As the rescue team threw out lifebuoys, they dived down. Before they could spot anyone, they saw ripples rising from the other side, revealing the priests surfacing sporadically.

"I'm still alive! I thought I was going to be eaten by fish."

"Not only did we survive, we also won the battle."

Where is the High Priest?

Before the words were finished, a demon's head rose up, and instantly everyone fell silent, on high alert.

But then a slender hand was seen supporting her neck. It was Dai Qingshuang, who slowly stood up while clinging to the floating wooden plank debris, and loudly proclaimed as she raised her spoils of war: "The pirate war is over."

The next moment, people cheered.

Everyone shared in this moment of history. Their victory will be sung in history books. This battle was fraught with hardship and difficulty, but the dust has finally settled, and they will have something to boast about for the rest of their lives.

They were motivated by military merit and the relief of surviving, after all, they were facing a demon.

It is the strongest enemy to have ever appeared in the warp.

unbelievable.

We actually won! It's all thanks to High Priestess Dai Qingshuang of the parish; otherwise, the outcome would have been uncertain, and we might all have died at the hands of the demons.

Everyone applauded and cheered for her from the bottom of their hearts.

Dai Qingshuang let out a long sigh, gazed at the horizon, and wiped away her sweat. She felt as if a familiar psychic energy had been watching her. At this moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of liberation. The surging psychic energy flowed through her body, suppressing her pain and even propelling her to a higher level.

It's wonderful that I can look forward to the future of the Great Qian Dynasty for a long time, and there will be even more opportunities to make achievements.

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Xia He slowly withdrew her gaze.

There's nothing to worry about anymore; the remaining forces of the Great Qian can handle it easily. The performance of the combined fleet exceeded expectations. We had anticipated various command mishaps and even friction and conflict, but they remained consistently coordinated.

This is truly remarkable, thanks to the command system of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Of course, the coordination and integration of Commanders Lü Wen and Fang Du are also credited, with the old and the young proving themselves to be military geniuses who will take over the baton in the future.

The outcome is decided.

Xia He achieved this result without much intervention throughout the round, so it seems she can play it safe this time.

She shifted her focus and sped up the flow of time again.

It is located on the top floor of the Xia Yi Temple.

Feng Tianyin, who was processing battle reports in the Imperial Study, was slightly taken aback. On one hand, she sensed a fleeting glimpse of the Heavenly Dao's gaze, and on the other hand, she received a new notification message from her newfound authority:

[Frontline Intelligence: The combined fleet led by the Daqian dynasty has won the "pirate war"]

We have protected peace on the eastern side of the Intercontinental Sea, Influence +12

So fast!

Feng Tianyin deduced several possibilities, and this one was the fastest but also the least likely. Unexpectedly, the joint fleet completed it.

Timely handling means that the pollution will not spread further.

She immediately informed them of the latest battle report.

Gegentana pressed, "Any news about Dai Qingshuang? I sensed her presence was very faint just now. What about you? Your perception is definitely more detailed and farther-reaching than mine. How is everyone?"

"The priests suffered relatively few losses, and Dai Qingshuang is still alive. The casualties in this battle were well controlled."

Even the usually demanding Feng Tianyin rarely praised him.

Jiang Bai breathed a sigh of relief and echoed, "After all, the enemy was a pirate group plus a demon clan. To wipe them out so quickly must have come at a cost, but efficiency is also a victory. We won, the tactics are over, it's time to think about politics."

The two superiors nodded.

The victory at the front was expected; with so many resources poured in, the enemy could be overwhelmed. The key lies in the aftermath.

"The two gentlemen have put in so much effort and made great contributions. Their reward should be commensurate with their efforts."

Jiang Bai sighed sincerely.

Both Feng Tianyin and Gegentana had cleared out the subspace beforehand; otherwise, the front lines would have been even more difficult.

They are the unsung heroes, and only those with powerful psychic abilities can comprehend them.

"I suggest taking over the war zone and maintaining a state of martial law."

As they were talking, Jiang Bai handed over a document:

Draft of the Reconstruction Plan for the Pirate War Disaster Area

A good politician considers how to end a war gracefully before it even begins. This is a professional quality, and as the head of the temple's civil officials, he is adept at it, having already prepared the relevant documents.

The two superiors who received the draft immediately agreed.

"Pass this down: you all hold a special meeting first, and draft a final version of the proposal for me as soon as possible."

Yes, sir.

“Gengtana, you also need to pay attention to the cleanup work in the inner sanctum of the priests. Especially to contain the pollution, there must have been many injuries this time. While you’re at it, promote a group of future backbone members with a clear system of rewards and punishments. The battlefield often tests a person’s true worth.”

"Don't you know that we've already used the power of the Life Evil God in the rescue efforts? Don't worry, just make sure you isolate yourself from the contamination."

"That's good, please use it."

“I will keep an eye on it. As for rewards, I will recognize and reward them one by one to ensure that a new group of people can expand the inner sanctuary.”

Both of them viewed the warp as a useful tool, not something to be cherished.

Those with strong soldiers and powerful horses shall reside there.

If evil gods can rule that realm, why can't the Great Qian? As a force protected by the Heavenly Dao, it has greater legitimacy. This is a good test. Let's wait and see.

On the sea.

The fleet, returning victorious from the pirate war, slowly sailed across the waves.

There were still many wounded soldiers being treated on the deck. The accompanying priests played a crucial role, using their emerald green psychic energy to dispel and heal the pollution damage, especially some of the more difficult injuries.

For example, death from excessive blood loss and shock, a common occurrence on the battlefield, now has a simple and brutal solution:

Hematopoiesis.

The wounded will literally recover health at a visible speed through green psionic energy, and even the flesh and blood at the wound site will quickly heal and scab over. With the help of gauze and other tools, the injury can be contained.

Non-combat casualties have been significantly curbed.

Daqian didn't hide anything; with the compassion of a healer, they treated everyone equally.

Although he often let out painful cries, he was spared death.

Thank you.

Fang Du said sincerely, "On behalf of the Borneo Fleet, I thank you all. Without you, we would have suffered heavy losses. We have long heard that the High Priest has brought medical skills to many colleagues. He is indeed virtuous and talented. We admire him."

The officers in charge of him expressed their deepest gratitude.

The fleet representatives from the other city-states also expressed their gratitude, as everyone had witnessed the power of the inner palace, which truly lived up to its reputation as the cutting-edge force in the Great Qian spiritual energy war.

"You should thank priests like Lady Dai Qingshuang; we didn't contribute much this time."

Lu Wen's words were met with a wave of his hand and a rebuttal from the person involved:

"The navy has just borne the pressure of the main battlefield. As for the merits, His Majesty will decide. We are just doing our duty."

"What is this mysterious green light?"

"Secret."

Even when faced with questions from naval commanders, the high priest flatly refused, making it clear that keeping it a secret was not a sign of distance, but a friendly gesture, reminding you not to inquire about it lightly in the future.

Upon hearing this, everyone wisely changed the subject and suppressed their inappropriate curiosity.

Knowing the principle means that this person's actual status is not just that of a high priest.

Being informed often confirms the existence of power.

The temple has accumulated countless secrets over the years, and this treatment method must be the product of cutting-edge research, something a mere high priest of a sub-district shouldn't know. Therefore, Dai Qingshuang must have already been noticed by the inner sanctum and promoted to headquarters.

"Congratulations, High Priest! Your merits in this battle are enough for a promotion to the Inner Temple, aren't they?"

"I think so, thank you for your kind words."

"Last time it was an award, this time it's probably about becoming an apprentice of the Great Prophet. Don't forget to treat us to a celebration then."

"It's a word."

Within the temple's inner and outer sanctuary governance system, apprenticeship is a crucial element. Legally, every clerk regards Feng Tianyin as their grandmaster, while every high-ranking priest of the headquarters must also acknowledge Gegentana as their master.