Chapter 582 - 413: To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Around the blond-haired, blue-eyed, middle-aged foreign man,

a thick layer of pure white light swirled, shining as brilliantly as the sacred wings of an Angel shedding its radiance.

It was also like a magnificent carpet, soft and shimmering with a mysterious luster, gently unfurled between the sky and the sea.

It was dreamlike and illusory, dazzling and mesmerizing all who beheld it.

The foreign man, with a leisurely and graceful demeanor, stepped onto the exceedingly sacred-looking carpet made of light and slowly advanced.

Each step seemed to land on the heartstrings of the crowd, bringing with it waves of intangible pressure.

The members of the Great Xia Empire’s Defense Team responsible for guarding this area,

had their gazes instantly captivated by the bizarre sight, their faces growing solemn.

They were all battle-hardened and experienced elites.

They knew well that this scene was anything but ordinary. This single, seemingly transcendent display alone

was enough for them to keenly perceive that

the strength of this fleet was certainly not to be underestimated.

"Looking at their clothes and style, could they be from the mysterious Bright Holy See?"

someone in the Defense Team muttered in a low, wary, and questioning voice.

The head of the Great Xia Empire’s Defense Team on duty today was named Hou Zhijian.

He stood at the front of the line, his sharp eyes locked tightly on the foreign man, his mind racing.

Based on the peculiar technique displayed by the middle-aged foreign man,

combined with his highly distinctive style of dress,

Hou Zhijian had already formed a rough guess.

He just couldn’t for the life of him understand

why, during this special period when the Great Xia Empire was under a complete lockdown and strictly prohibiting all visitors,

people from the Bright Holy See would suddenly appear like phantoms on the coastal area of the Great Xia Empire.

And uninvited at that, shattering the previous tranquility without any warning and causing a sense of unease.

"Report the current situation immediately. There’s no time to lose!"

Hou Zhijian ordered a Defense Team member behind him in a deep voice, his tone filled with unquestionable authority and urgency.

That Defense Team member also knew the gravity of the situation and didn’t dare to delay in the slightest.

He immediately turned around

and sprinted toward the communications room like an arrow loosed from a bow, his feet flying.

Meanwhile, the middle-aged man walking on the carpet of light,

naturally knew what the person who had suddenly run off was going to do.

A profound smile touched his lips, but he paid it no mind.

Instead, he slowly raised his hands and began to introduce himself.

"Greetings, everyone.

I am an Archbishop from the Bright Holy See of the Lighthouse Empire.

You may call me Beckett."

The middle-aged man’s face was stern and expressionless, his voice deep and magnetic,

as if carrying the toll of bells from the depths of an ancient and mysterious cathedral.

It echoed slowly through the air, carrying an unquestionable majesty and solemnity,

instantly making the surrounding atmosphere even more tense.

He paused briefly before continuing, "The White-Red Empire has always been a loyal vassal state to our Lighthouse Empire.

However, it has recently suffered a major upheaval and is now in a precarious position.

Based on the various rumors circulating and some seemingly insignificant yet undeniable threads of evidence,

we have ample reason to suspect that the mastermind behind all of this is none other than Chu He.

We hope Chu He can show himself and speak with us frankly.

After all, this matter is now the talk of the town, with rumors flying everywhere.

It’s not exactly proper for Chu He to keep hiding behind the scenes, is it?"

"Oh? And where are these threads of evidence? Why don’t you bring them out for us to see."

Hou Zhijian sneered.

He thought to himself, ’Just as I expected.

There have indeed been many minor disturbances along the coastal areas of the Great Xia Empire recently.

But those were all trivial matters, easily quelled with a little effort.

But now, the ones who have come are from the Bright Holy See of the Lighthouse Empire.

This is an existence that can be called a behemoth on a global scale!

If a power like this is also here to cause trouble, then for the Great Xia Empire’s current situation,

it’s undoubtedly making a bad situation worse, not a good thing at all. I’m afraid a storm is about to break.’

Hou Zhijian’s fists clenched, his knuckles turning slightly white. His gaze grew even more resolute.

He had already prepared himself to face the tempest,

vowing to protect every inch of the Great Xia Empire’s land and dignity.

Upon the turbulent sea, the wind howled, whipping the waves into a frenzy, as if playing a prelude to the impending conflict.

Massive ships stood silently on the water’s surface like steel behemoths, exuding a cold aura.

At this moment, the atmosphere was so tense it could catch fire.

The standoff between Beckett and Hou Zhijian captured everyone’s attention.

"Are you questioning me?"

Beckett’s voice, laced with a polar chill, spread faintly through the air.

His gaze was like a knife, staring straight at Hou Zhijian.

His eyes were filled with the contempt a superior holds for an ant; any doubt from the other party was a blasphemy against him.

"I wouldn’t call it questioning. I’m simply asking for evidence. That’s not too much to ask, is it?"

Hou Zhijian did not back down. He puffed out his chest and stared back at Beckett with a burning gaze.

As the head of the Great Xia Empire’s defenses in this sea region,

he had weathered countless storms and faced numerous crises. How could he be intimidated by Beckett’s pressure?

To back down now would not only be a denial of himself but also a trampling of the Great Xia Empire’s dignity.

"This world has fallen into darkness and chaos precisely because there are too many of you ignorant commoners!"

Beckett snorted disdainfully, the disgust on his face growing even more intense.