Chapter 873: Chapter 868: What Is Power?

"What’s your name?"

Bai Pu glanced at this Central Councillor, seeming quite ordinary; a Level 7 Enhanced Elite, yet he managed to become a Central Councillor, which was rather unimpressive.

"My name is Gao Jingzhou," replied the Mediterranean.

Speaker Wan coughed and transmitted a message to Bai Pu:

"This Councillor Gao Jingzhou’s father-in-law, Huang Yongsheng, ranked 12th in the Standing Member list in the previous Central Council session."

Bai Pu nodded slightly.

He had observed the legacy and guardianship of the third generation of voters; this two-generation councillor legacy was just too ordinary.

"Is there anyone else opposing?" Bai Pu raised his chin and asked.

One by one, more people stood up.

Speaker Wan timely provided introductions.

These individuals standing alongside Gao Jingzhou in opposition were mostly students and former subordinates of Huang Yongsheng, using Gao Jingzhou as their figurehead to gamble politically.

If they won, Gao Jingzhou’s faction would soar in influence within the Central Council, attracting more members.

"Alright, let these councillors go home," Bai Pu said.

Councillor Gao Jingzhou was stunned; in his impression, Bai Pu never sought power, always a reasonable (and easy to manipulate) young man.

What’s this, directly expelling them?

Councillor Gao Jingzhou shouted, "Lord Gangxin, although you’re the Tenth Sequence Standing Member, you don’t have the authority to directly expel us! Unless the council discusses and votes, only then do you have that authority!"

Bai Pu sighed lightly: "Gao Jingzhou, you don’t understand a principle... what is power?

"Fist is power! The bigger the fist, the greater the power! This is an iron rule, effective not only in the Central Council but also in the nations of Earth, in Silver Heart Great World!"

Gao Jingzhou suddenly received a notification message:

[You have been expelled from the Earth Battleship, please leave within 30 minutes. Do not engage in any extreme behaviors, or else you will be deported. If, after 30 minutes, you still haven’t left the Earth Battleship, you will still be deported.]

Gao Jingzhou’s face immediately flushed red, filled with shock, anger, fear, and regret. He shouted hoarsely: "Gangxin, this is blatant reading of talent, you’re unfit to be humanity’s Savior, you’re unfit to be the Earth Battleship’s Captain!!"

Facing the accusations, Bai Pu merely smiled indifferently.

"Gao Jingzhou, do you know why I gave you 30 minutes?"

Bai Pu stood up and continued: "Because I want you to die understanding.

"You... and your comrades are too naive. What situation are we in now? The Red Race’s fleet will arrive in dozens of hours, and in twelve days, I will head to the Ascension Plane and Spirit Realm battlefield! Do you want me to waste time here, playing political games of hand raising and voting?"

Bai Pu surveyed the crowd, declaring coldly: "In the Demon Fighting World, in the Heart Demon World... While I fight to the death with the Sea Race and the Red Race, there’s always Earth traitors selling my intelligence to the enemy! The entire planet is like a giant sieve, leaking everywhere.

"I’ve had enough of this. I cannot accept continually being fired upon by insidious bullets whilst fighting on the front lines, protecting the rear!"

Looking at the trembling Gao Jingzhou, Bai Pu smiled slightly:

"Gao Jingzhou, and those standing in similar opposition... Earth can no longer tolerate you. Actually, I could use voting to cleanse you all, but I’m too lazy to bother. For instance, now—"

Speaking, Bai Pu turned to the other councillors:

"Now, with a show of hands on the motion, everyone agrees to remove Gao Jingzhou and his comrades, raise their hands."

Although Gao Jingzhou and others showed pleading eyes, the councillors, nonetheless, raised their hands one after the other.

Some councillors hesitated, but seeing others raising hands, they followed suit, fearing to end up like Gao Jingzhou.

"See, unanimous agreement." Bai Pu pointed at the venue, then in an unconcerned tone, spoke words that sent chills down the councillors’ spines. "Actually, it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t pass, I can organize a new Earth Council dedicated to me. Starting fresh might even beat old renovation."

Speaker Wan lightly coughed and said: "Lord Gangxin, retaining the current order can save you a lot of energy and also prevent short-term chaos on Earth; it’s worth it. I guarantee your will in the Central Council will be thoroughly carried out."

Speaker Wan’s attitude towards Bai Pu had drastically changed, his tone turned much more respectful.

This Central meeting, Leader Qiao and Leader Nie were in attendance.

The two were previously Standing Members of Jiangnan Region, due to their keen eye, they promoted Bai Pu. After Bai Pu ascended to the Tenth Sequence in the Central Council, they celebrated their advancement, entering the Central Hub.

With Bai Pu becoming the Master of the Earth Battleship, they may possess the least seniority in the council now, but their words carried weight due to their connection with Bai Pu.

Seeing Bai Pu begin to shine, both knew it was time to take sides and demonstrate loyalty.

Leader Qiao spoke generously: "Lord Gangxin fought valiantly for Earth’s humans, yet traitors from the rear leaked his intelligence, this is treachery to the home planet! I support Lord Gangxin’s proposed economic, military, cultural policies, in this special period, special measures must be taken!"

Leader Nie, from a military background, spoke more assertively: "If necessary, put the planet under martial law! Conduct a thorough cleansing of those tumors, parasites, traitors, ensuring Lord Gangxin a stable and secure rear!"

Central councillors lowered their heads, not daring to speak, while Practical Officers remained silent as if struck by cold.

They were unsure if the two new councillors were expressing their opinions or Bai Pu’s directive.

If they truly were to place the planet under martial law, things were extremely serious.

Especially ’cleansing’, those three words weren’t spoken casually? Surely, these would lead to a terrifying storm of bloodshed; how many here could confidently claim they’d escape it?

Bai Pu chuckled: "Leader Qiao, Leader Nie..."

"No, no! Lord Gangxin, just call me Old Qiao/Old Nie," the two former leaders waved their hands one after another, not daring to maintain leadership before Bai Pu.

Bai Pu did not insist, nodded slightly: "Alright! What Old Nie said about martial law and cleansing is the last resort. Unless absolutely necessary, we won’t use them."

"Absolutely."

"Lord Gangxin sees clearly."

The atmosphere in the venue relaxed slightly. Some began to suggest how, according to Bai Pu’s twelve-word command, to implement economic plunder, military control, cultural brainwashing in various countries!

Gao Jingzhou and others watched this scene, feeling icy cold, their hearts flooded with remorse.

"Lord Gangxin! I realize my mistake, I shouldn’t have followed Gao Jingzhou in opposition, now is a special period, I should unite under Lord Gangxin’s banner!"

"Our Xiliang Ma Family is willing to be Lord Gangxin’s vanguard!"

Gao Jingzhou’s comrades eagerly switched sides.

Bai Pu shook his head slowly but decisively.

"You’re not realizing your mistakes; you’re merely realizing you’re going to die."

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