Federation!
The Chairman once again arrived at the research center and found the leading researcher...
He asked solemnly, "It's been ten days since I last visited. How is the research progressing?"
The researcher rubbed his bloodshot eyes and replied, "Chairman, we have not let you down. The research on the God-killing soul-guided missile has successfully progressed to the next stage!"
The Chairman's expression finally softened a bit, and he reached out to pat his shoulder, "Very good, I knew you all could do it!!"
The researcher nodded, "Thank you for your praise, Chairman."
He paused and glanced at the other researchers, hesitantly saying, "However... everyone has been doing in-depth research day and night. If they don't rest, I'm afraid they won't hold up!"
The Chairman heard this and also cast his gaze...
It almost didn't require a close observation to notice the heavy dark circles under the researchers' eyes, as if they might faint at any moment...
He felt somewhat uneasy in his heart...
Just as he was about to say something, one of the researchers' vision went black, and he lost consciousness, collapsing to the floor without warning...
However, no one went to help him up...
The reason was simple; the research was still ongoing, and they had no time to deal with these matters!!
The Chairman felt even more guilty...
He closed his eyes and sighed, "Let everyone take a break. They have indeed worked hard during this period!!"
The originally planned progress of several months was forcibly shortened to ten days, and he wouldn't be able to endure it himself!!
That these researchers could hold out until now was truly not easy!
The researcher looked delighted, respectfully saying, "Thank you, Chairman!"
The Chairman waved his hand guiltily, "No need to thank me; it's my orders that were too harsh."
"Regardless of whether the research can be completed, each of you is a hero of the federation!"
After he finished speaking, he personally walked over to the researcher who had fainted earlier and slowly helped him up...
The latter, upon feeling someone touching him, abruptly awoke from his unconsciousness and, realizing that it was the Chairman, hurriedly said, "Chairman, sorry, I'll start researching right away..."
The Chairman shook his head and comforted him, "No need to push yourself so hard. If you're tired, rest well!"
"It was my orders that were too harsh earlier. From now on, just do your best!!"
The researcher's pupils contracted as he once again said, "Chairman, but if we do so, the research might..."
The Chairman replied with a smile, "It's okay. If the research fails, it just means the Federation will truly face this calamity!!"
"Besides, even without the God-killing soul-guided missile, without a direct confrontation with the Spirit Pagoda, it's still uncertain who will win!!"
The researcher took a deep breath and solemnly said, "I understand, Chairman!!"
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Spirit Pagoda!
The research room established specifically for the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!
Gu Yuena stood solemnly in the center, her gaze sweeping over the researchers adjusting the equipment...
After continuing for several tens of minutes, she suddenly spoke, "Did you find any problems?"
The researcher wearing gold-rimmed glasses organized the checked report and then handed it over to her...
"Reporting to the Pagoda Master, the Ten Thousand Beast Platform has indeed been tampered with secretly!"
Gu Yuena said coldly, "Continue?!"
Upon hearing this, he continued, "It seems to be a virus inserted using some kind of cerebral technology, which only causes chaos in the Ten Thousand Beast Platform once it reaches a critical point!"
"Throughout the Soul Land, perhaps only the former Vice Tower Master, Qiangu Qingfeng, could achieve this!"
Gu Yuena's beautiful eyes flickered, "So it really was him!"
Though she already had some expectations, upon hearing this, she couldn't help but feel angry!
This researcher adjusted his glasses, puzzled, "Him? Could it be that the Tower Master already knew this was Qiangu Qingfeng's doing?"
Gu Yuena responded emotionlessly, "Yes, before I assumed the position of Pagoda Master, besides my teacher, only Qiangu Qingfeng possessed capabilities equal to my own!"
"However, I had thought that Qiangu Qingfeng would not dare to do such a thing under my nose. I hadn't expected to underestimate his nerve!"
After hearing this, the researcher pondered, "Pagoda Master, since we've gotten to the bottom of this, we could take this opportunity to hold the Federation accountable!"
Sabotaging the Ten Thousand Beast Platform is something unforgivable for the Spirit Pagoda!
Gu Yuena sneered slightly, "Hold them accountable? Hmph, with the Federation's character, without concrete evidence to indict Qiangu Qingfeng, they would never acknowledge it!"
The researcher hesitated, "This..."
At that moment, some information suddenly sounded in Gu Yuena's ear...
Her expression shifted slightly, and she murmured silently, "It seems there's no need to go to the Federation to find Qiangu Qingfeng!"
That fellow had already led the Federation's strong people to the frontline!
The other researchers exchanged glances, all seeing the confusion in each other's eyes, yet not knowing what to say...
Gu Yuena glanced at them, coldly saying, "This matter has nothing to do with you all. Everyone, continue to investigate the Ten Thousand Beast Platform in case Qiangu Qingfeng has set up any other measures!!"
"Yes, Pagoda Master!"
Though they didn't understand, the researchers chose to comply, continuing the maintenance and inspection of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform's entrance...
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Meanwhile!
The vanguard unit dispatched by the Douling Empire...
Each Soul Master wore expressions of resentment, discontent, and fear!
One of the Soul Masters was the first to speak, "What's the Emperor trying to accomplish by sending just us little folks? Even if the defense line on Soul Land gets breached, it's not something we can involve ourselves in."
Another Soul Master sighed, "There's no choice; we have a poor fate. We have to come even if we don't want to. Otherwise, we'd lose our heads!"
"Speaking of which, when did our Douling Empire's soul tool technology become so impressive, able to continuously develop Level 6 and Level 7 soul tools?"
"This shows that our Douling Empire has developed. Even compared to the former Xingluo Empire, we're not inferior at all!"
"Oh, please, I think it's that we've formed alliances with forces like the Holy Spirit Cult to obtain soul tool technology!"
The Xingluo Empire and the Federation generally don't share their soul guidance technology!
The only possible source is the Holy Spirit Cult!
"Shh, you shouldn't talk like that. If His Majesty the Emperor hears this, we're dead for sure!!"
Although everyone figures it in their hearts, saying it out loud is forbidden!
The leading Soul Douluo level expert coughed, interrupting, "Stop with the nonsense! Completing His Majesty the Emperor's orders is our top priority!"
He paused for a moment before speaking again, "Of course, if something unpredictable happens during this period, escape immediately. Don't think about anything else. I don't want to lose my life here for nothing and get nothing in return!!"
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