Chapter 424: All Eyes on Me!
Aside from the spectators, several noble families from Mingdu had also sent representatives to watch the competition, eager to know the champion firsthand. The main reason was that they had placed bets on different contestants from the three major factions whoever bet on the winning contestant would earn substantial profits.
Simply put, they were just a bunch of wealthy high stakes gamblers.
At the same time, the Xishui Alliance, the Odu Business Association, and the Pingfan Alliance had each dispatched a thousand strong contingent to maintain order. This was the finals a competition of immense significance to all three factions so naturally, they had to make a grand spectacle of it. Moreover, with so many people gathered, it was essential to prevent any disturbances.
To maintain security, the three factions stationed a large number of guards around the perimeter, ensuring no unauthorized individuals strayed into the competition grounds.
Nan Gongwan led Huo Yuhao and his group inside. Along the way, many members of the Xishui Alliance greeted him with smiles, and Nan Gongwan responded with casual nods, barely acknowledging them.
After all, as the leader of the Xishui Alliance, Nan Gongwan couldn't possibly remember everyone who greeted him.
But if someone failed to greet him he would remember that very clearly.
If they wanted to survive in the Xishui Alliance, they had to curry favor with him.
Before long, Nan Gongwan brought the group to the Xishui Alliance's designated rest area near the competition grounds.
The sky was dim and overcast, but thanks to the advancements in soul tool technology, the area was illuminated by countless soul lamps, casting a bright white glow over the competition grounds and resting areas.
Nan Gongwan sat down with Huo Yuhao and the others. Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao was communicating with Electrolux.
Since Feng Ling was not only a formidable individual but also the Vice Leader of the Holy Spirit Cult, she was bound to be equipped with numerous defensive soul tools.
Only Electrolux's intervention could instantly subdue her.
Before long, Electrolux agreed to help.
He was quite satisfied with his student, Huo Yuhao, and was willing to assist him in executing his plans.
At the same time, Nan Gongwan was restless.
After all, Huo Yuhao's plan to recruit Feng Ling meant they would have to fight her.
If he had a choice, he would rather not be involved.
Feng Ling was far too powerful. Even though Huo Yuhao might have Kong Deming's protection, he did not.
If Feng Ling chose to burn her life force in a desperate counterattack, trying to take him the "traitor" down with her, then he would be completely finished.
She was a Rank 97 Super Douluo, a top tier powerhouse even by Douluo Continent standards.
Moreover, as an evil soul master with terrifying combat abilities, if she burned her life force, her power would skyrocket to an unimaginable level in a short time.
So, he cautiously sent a mental transmission to Huo Yuhao, subtly probing:
"Boss Huo, where is Elder Kong right now? We'll need his help to subdue the Vice Leader."
Huo Yuhao replied via mental transmission:
"Elder Kong isn't here. The three of us will handle Feng Ling ourselves."
Of course, he had already arranged for Electrolux to step in, but there was no need to reveal Electrolux's existence to Nan Gongwan and Ming Lei Douluo.
"Just us three?! Boss Huo, isn't that a bit too reckless?"
Nan Gongwan was deeply shocked.
He knew Huo Yuhao was strong, but even if the three of them worked together, capturing Feng Ling alive would be nearly impossible.
From Nan Gongwan's perspective, since Huo Yuhao planned to recruit Feng Ling, he couldn't kill her outright otherwise, she wouldn't be able to serve him.
However, Feng Ling had no such reservations.
Which meant she could unleash her full strength against them.
"Yes. Just the three of us. Don't worry, we'll win."
Huo Yuhao's response was calm and assured.
Some time later, the finals of the Mingdu Soul Engineer Elite Tournament officially began.
Each of the three major factions sent their contestants to compete in soul tool crafting, battling fiercely for the championship title.
Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao sat in his chair, utterly uninterested, merely waiting for Feng Ling to arrive.
Meanwhile, in Mingdu City…
Inside a privately reserved beer hall, Elder Song activated a soundproofing soul barrier, then scanned the room with a look of satisfaction.
Over the past few days, she had successfully gathered intelligence on the Sun Moon Imperial Palace.
She had learned the rotation schedules of the palace guards, as well as the precise location of the emperor's bedchamber.
Of course, this was largely due to Shrek Academy's deep foundations, coupled with spies planted by the Star Luo Empire within the Sun Moon Empire.
By leveraging Shrek's immense resources, Elder Song had been spending lavishly and subtly prying for information.
Tonight, she would lead these righteous warriors in an assault on the Sun Moon Imperial Palace.
Their goal?
To force the Sun Moon Empire's strongest warriors to retreat and defend the palace, creating an opportunity for Shrek Academy and Star Luo Empire's people to escape from Mingdu.
However, before the attack, she needed to deliver a pre battle speech and emphasize key points.
Most of those present were either Title Douluo or Super Douluo, with some from Shrek Academy and others from the Star Luo Empire.
As for the Snow Demon Sect, she had sought them out after the semifinals.
However, after the recent matches, it became evident that the so called Snow Demon Sect was just a cover for the Body Sect.
After all, if someone as powerful as Long Aotian was competing under their name, that was already highly suspicious.
The only reasonable explanation was that Long Aotian was originally from the Body Sect, meaning the Snow Demon Sect was merely a front.
When she went to contact the Body Sect, she was immediately met with suspicion from Du Busi, who thought she had come to attack their team.
She was promptly chased away.
Though she was furious, she couldn't act out, because while she was faster than Du Busi, she was no match for him in actual combat.
However, Du Busi would soon regret driving her away.
His own foolishness would doom the talented geniuses of the Body Sect.
And that was entirely his fault!
At that moment, Elder Song raised her voice, commanding the room's attention:
"All eyes on me!"
Everyone immediately focused on her.
"Tonight, we launch our attack on the Sun Moon Imperial Palace!
I want everyone to prioritize targeting the emperor's bedchamber.
Although the area is heavily guarded, attacking it will immediately draw the attention of the empire's strongest forces.
This will force them to retreat, buying time for our escape.
However, I am NOT asking you to kill the Sun Moon Emperor!
Assassinating him would be too difficult.
Moreover, it might lead to an ambitious young ruler taking the throne, which could further fuel the Sun Moon Empire's aggression.
Worse yet, it could incite widespread public outrage against us."
The room was silent, every warrior absorbing her words.
Tonight, they would begin their assault.
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