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"Alright, alright, you don't need to remind me how dangerous a dying Quasi-God is. This Emperor cherishes his Lifespan more than you do."
Ghost Emperor impatiently interrupted Qiangu Dongfeng, saying coldly, "This Emperor will naturally make some arrangements to divert the old man before taking action, and his Lifespan is almost up; how many more years does he have to live?"
"I need you to provide intelligence. Can you do that?"
"Not possible right now!"
Qiangu Dongfeng refused decisively. His old father's words before going into seclusion were still in his ears. If his father came out and found Shrek Tang gone, he wouldn't say anything. But if he knew that he had sold Feng Zaixing, whom his father thought highly of, to the Holy Spirit Cult, his position as the Pagoda Master would probably be over.
Perhaps the old man, to achieve peace of mind, would directly break his leg with a single blow.
Not to mention, the Spirit Pagoda Academy he had been longing for hadn't been built yet.
"Hmph, not possible now, so it will be possible later?"
Ghost Emperor's voice turned cold, and he said eerily, "This person, this Emperor will kill sooner or later. If I can't kill him on the Douluo Continent, I'll take him somewhere else, ensuring it won't tarnish your reputation as the Spirit Pagoda Master."
"Then let's talk about it later. The most urgent task is to strike them hard again while Shrek Tang is weak!"
Qiangu Dongfeng hung up the phone, and a long breath escaped his grim face:
"Damn Tang Sect, their methods are even more ruthless than this Pagoda Master's. Hmph, let's see who acts faster."
Zang Xin claimed the pagoda's explosion was an accident, but he didn't believe a word of it.
Putting himself in their shoes, even if Shrek Tang were blown up, he wouldn't admit to colluding with the Holy Spirit Cult.
How could a Sect like the Tang Sect, which had existed for ten thousand years, so easily suffer an accident? Perhaps they were testing some kind of massive destructive weapon, and if successful, they would bury it beneath Shrek City and send their entire pagoda to the heavens.
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In Heaven Dou City, construction zone.
Feng Zaixing found Yu Guanzhi, who was temporarily serving as the chief commander, in a makeshift office building.
"Legion Commander, my strength and achievements have met the standard for a lieutenant colonel. I request a promotion."
As soon as they met, Feng Zaixing directly stated his request, full of confidence.
Yu Guanzhi took a sip of tea, sized up the young man, and said, "Is now not a good time?"
Feng Zaixing continued to argue, "In the past three years, I've caught petty thieves, eliminated criminal gangs, killed over thirty Evil Soul Masters, even confronted the terrorist organization Shrek head-on, and my footsteps have circled the entire Continent."
Yu Guanzhi put down his teacup, a troubled expression on his face, "After all, you're not an adult yet, otherwise—"
Feng Zaixing smiled confidently, "I led Sister Yu into the Tang Sect's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and helped her obtain a Vicious Beast Immortal Grade."
"I'll immediately write up your promotion report!"
Yu Guanzhi's eyes lit up, a very satisfied expression appearing on his face, and he agreed quickly.
In a flash, he conjured a lieutenant colonel promotion report as if by magic, signed his name in a flourish, and handed it to Feng Zaixing:
"This is the written report. Keep it safe."
"The position of special envoy is a bit beneath you. I'm considering setting up an assault team for the Central Intelligence Agency, and I think you'd be very suitable as its captain."
"Thank you, Legion Commander, for your guidance." Feng Zaixing put away the report, feeling at ease. Getting promoted to lieutenant colonel was truly not easy.
"No, the Federation's guidance, and your personal performance."
Yu Guanzhi clearly understood the significance of the Vicious Beast Immortal Grade. He humbly stated this before continuing:
"Now is the time when we need people, as the ground has just been opened up. We have already sent a group of people to investigate; the dangers and troubles are not small. Some have been injured by the remaining spirit tools, even seriously injured."
He paused, his eyes sparkling, and handed over a storage ring: "However, this is a good time to earn merits. Earning merits on the front lines can silence everyone."
"In the army, elite Spirit Emperors can become colonels. Your abilities are much greater than theirs. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Understood. I will definitely lead the charge. Wherever the Federation faces difficulties, I will lead people to stand firm!"
Feng Zaixing stood up straight, saluted, and then strode away with firm steps.
"Be careful, and bring your Senior Brother!" Yu Guanzhi loudly exhorted, a very cheerful smile spreading across his face.
He had originally planned to hand over the reins when he came of age, but now it seemed it could be sooner. All he could do was pave more roads for them and properly suppress Shrek Tang...
"Ding Ding"
Just as he was pondering how to conduct the second round of negotiations with the Tang Sect, his spirit tool communicator suddenly rang.
"My calls are priceless at this moment. Who is calling with a military signal?"
Yu Guanzhi's smile faded, replaced by a solemn expression.
He answered, his eyes filled with excitement.
"Senior Brother, it's you! What's the matter? — What? You want me to go easy on them? What kind of game are you playing?"
Yu Guanzhi's voice grew louder, and he slammed his palm on the table.
There was only one person in the military whom he would call Senior Brother.
"Guanzhi, this time, consider it a favor I'm asking of you. Don't drive the Tang Sect to extinction. The Chen Family's losses can be temporarily set aside for collection."
On the other end of the phone, Chen Xinjie stood in the command cabin of the Sea God Legion's latest model ocean destroyer, his voice low:
"I know this is unreasonable, but — I hope you can agree."
Yu Guanzhi on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Did that person from Shrek come to you? Why bother? Your son is over fifty, and you even have grandchildren. At this age, you —"
Chen Xinjie's face twitched, and he took a deep breath, "Guanzhi, please agree to me."
"You — Fine! Since you, the War God Hall Master, personally asked, how can I refuse?"
Yu Guanzhi knew that if he didn't agree to Chen Xinjie at this point, the other party would surely rush to Heaven Dou City, and the situation would be very difficult to manage then.
But he couldn't swallow this anger. He became furious and roared into the phone:
"I can only let the Federation ease its public opinion offensive. I can temporarily postpone the compensation for the four great Families, but I can't control the Spirit Pagoda!"
"For the massive losses caused by the Tang Sect, they must pay every single cent they owe. You and I cannot let the Federation reimburse them for their mistakes!"
"Senior Brother, Guanzhi has never let personal feelings interfere with official duties in his life. This is the first time, and it will be the last!"
"That's good." Chen Xinjie's voice disappeared, and he hung up the communication.
"Bastard, you actually ruined a major affair for an old woman!"
Yu Guanzhi kicked and shattered the conference table, his eyes burning with rage, his shoulders trembling with anger.
Vast Sea Douluo Chen Xinjie was the military's strongest individual. If it weren't for that, he would be storming the Sea God Legion right now!
"The cultivation of Tianwu and his wife must be accelerated, and also Mu Ye. Senior Brother, you forced my hand!"
At the Sea God Legion, Chen Xinjie put down the phone and looked at the exquisitely beautiful young woman behind him, his Adam's apple bobbing.
"I've done what you asked me to do. Now you —"
"I'm returning to Shrek."
The light words fell, and Long Yeyue turned around, saying indifferently, "If you feel apologetic about what happened back then, then do something for Shrek."
"When our Shrek existed, there was no Federation yet. Why does the Federation suppress us in every way? Is it questioning our stance, or not acknowledging the contributions Sea God Tang San, Spirit Ice Douluo, and others made to the Continent? Why?"
"Yueyue, the Federation also has its difficulties..." Chen Xinjie's face showed a pained expression.
"I don't want to hear any of that. Putting all that aside, all you people care about is so-called Family responsibility, with no true emotions. It's sickening to listen to!"
Long Yeyue walked with large strides, her youthful face rapidly aging, and her upright body also hunched over. She soared into the sky and disappeared.
"Yueyue, you..."
Chen Xinjie sighed heavily, lost in thought.
"Did you come to me just for Shrek and the Tang Sect?"
Heaven Dou City, Tang Sect's temporary residence.
Liang Xiaoyu, the Tang Sect's Speed Hall Master, reported the good news to Zang Xin, whose eyes were bloodshot, with an excited expression.
"Sect Leader, the Federation's offensive against our Tang Sect on the Soul Network has weakened considerably. The person you invited has been effective."
"That's good. I really didn't want to ask her unless absolutely necessary. Now I owe a huge favor."
Zang Xin breathed a sigh of relief, a heavy weight lifted from his heart.
Long Yeyue was usually restless, but she was truly effective at critical moments.
However, this would greatly increase her say in the Sea God's Pavilion. Yun Ming would probably have a headache.
"Favors are favors, but we must first overcome this difficulty," Liang Xiaoyu said.
"That's true." Zang Xin nodded.
At this moment, Zhao Song, the Strength Hall Master, walked in dejectedly, exuding an air of gloom.
"Old Zhao, don't be like this. Things are getting better." Liang Xiaoyu thought Zhao Song was worried about a pile of troubles and optimistically tried to cheer him up.
"It's not about that here."
Zhao Song raised his head, walked in small steps to Zang Xin, his words, spoken by his corpulent body, were as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
"I'm sorry, Sect Leader, I was forced by someone to take them to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
"What?" Zang Xin stood up abruptly, nervously leaning close to Zhao Song's fat face.
"What was the result?"
"I just saw Feng Zaixing and the others rush underground with my own eyes. Feng Zaixing has an orange-gold fifth spirit ring on him. He absorbed a Vicious Beast Immortal Grade—Sect Leader? Sect Leader?!"
"My heart is aching, quickly get the heart-saving pills!"
Zang Xin collapsed into his chair, clutching his chest, feeling his head about to explode. The injuries left by the Spirit Pagoda's powerful individuals also seemed to be flaring up.
Stealing his home while he was away, is there no martial virtue left?!