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"Hall Master, the failure of this operation is my responsibility. I am willing to accept any punishment."
Under the dark night, Sword Qi flew. Smiling Tiger stood on the Ruthless Sword, pleading guilty to Cao Dezhi in front of him.
"I don't blame you. I didn't stop you, so this matter is also my responsibility."
Cao Dezhi stood with his hands behind his back, his expression unprecedentedly solemn, and whispered, "Twice we've met, and the shock this Blood God Orphan brings me is greater each time. I truly regret not having Zang Xin introduce him to the Tang Sect back then."
Smiling Tiger lowered his head and said, "I didn't expect Mu Ye would forge him a god-level mecha comparable to the most elite Three-Word Battle Armor, allowing him to fight a Super Douluo."
"The explosive power of the Body Martial Soul and the Angel Martial Soul is unparalleled. Their combination has created a terrifying monster."
Ten thousand scenes flashed before Cao Dezhi's eyes, his voice filled with worry: "Indeed. Looking throughout history, no one's Spirit is stronger than his. If that were all, it would be fine, but he is not a brute like Yun Ming."
He turned his head to look at Smiling Tiger and said faintly, "Smiling Tiger, if you had encountered these things when you were young, what would you have done?"
Smiling Tiger was stunned for a moment, then said without hesitation, "Of course, I would fight first and talk later."
Douluo people generally dislike thinking, and the Body Sect is especially a gathering place for Honey Badgers; when they encounter trouble, they just go for it!
"This is precisely what worries me most." Cao Dezhi sighed and pondered, "If Yun Ming had encountered these things during his peak, Blood Six would have been crippled if not dead. Encountering assassination attempts? Needless to say, he would definitely turn the Federation upside down, causing rivers of blood, and he certainly wouldn't speak to me politely repeatedly."
"As for me—I might be able to endure the anger for a moment, but I wouldn't be as calm as him."
"Hall Master, are you worried that—" Smiling Tiger detected deep concern in Cao Dezhi's tone.
"After your injuries heal, go to the Star Luo Empire and become the head of the branch."
Cao Dezhi changed the subject, telling Smiling Tiger to leave and avoid the limelight, then added, "I can no longer serve as this three-star general. I must resign tomorrow."
The Ruthless Sword rode the wind, its speed constantly increasing.
"You must think carefully when you return: should we bow our heads and lie low, or fight with all our strength—"
The weather was very cold, and Smiling Tiger didn't mind, but Cao Dezhi's low words were like a bone-chilling wind, making his stomach churn.
After twenty thousand years, when the Tang Sect faced a life-or-death choice, the Seraphim reappeared, proving it was not just a calamity for Evil Soul Masters.
"Wah~!"
Just as he was thinking, Smiling Tiger suddenly clutched his stomach, spitting out plumes of blood mist. His chubby face instantly turned pale, his skin cracked in large patches, and the bleeding wouldn't stop.
Cao Dezhi hurriedly went to stabilize his injuries, looking shocked: "How are there still hidden injuries?"
Smiling Tiger lay on the Ruthless Sword, regulated his breathing for a moment, and shook his head with a miserable smile, speaking weakly, "Feng Zaixing's final strike used a Special Combat Method, leaving force stored inside my body. I didn't notice it then, as I was fully focused on dealing with Yuan En Tiandang. It just suddenly erupted and injured my internal organs."
"With my internal organs damaged, I instantly couldn't suppress the injuries left by the Yuan En father and son, and all sorts of wounds erupted simultaneously, leading to this state."
Cao Dezhi's eyes widened: "Then what about you now?"
"I won't die," Smiling Tiger said, then despair appeared on his face, his withered features showing a desolate smile.
"But my vital energy and blood Foundation was destroyed by Feng Zaixing. I no longer have any hope of reaching the limit, and the decline of my vital energy and blood will accelerate."
For a Body Spirit Master, vital energy and blood is life. Conservatively estimated, he lost fifteen years of Lifespan.
"Damn it, sigh—"
Cao Dezhi attempted rescue several times to no avail, his expression becoming extremely grim. Smiling Tiger's Origin was severely damaged; even bringing Ya Li would be useless.
The next day, a piece of news spread throughout the Sun Moon Federation: Cao Dezhi, the former three-star general of the Federation, Sect Leader of the Tang Sect, and Hall Master of the Douluo Hall, submitted a report to the Federation stating that due to the misconduct of his disciples, he was ashamed to continue serving as a general and was hereby relieved of his duties.
While the news spread throughout the Federation, Le Zhengyang and Yu Guanjun used Thought Visualization to record the Tang Sect assassination incident and transmitted the process to the Blood God Legion.
After watching the recording, the Blood God Legion high-ranking officials, including Legion Commander Mirror Douluo and Deputy Legion Commander Long Tianwu, along with the seven former Blood Gods of the Blood God Camp, fell silent one after another. Blood Three and Blood Five wanted to raise objections, but seeing the new blood one, Mu Ye, erupt in anger, they swallowed their words.
The evidence was irrefutable; there was nothing to say. Baselessly assassinating a Federation Major General was akin to treason, and Feng Zaixing had already shown the utmost benevolence.
"How could this be? How could this happen—"
Mirror Douluo Zhang Huanyun sighed repeatedly. The most outstanding Blood God Orphan and the former guardian god of the Blood God Legion stood on opposing sides. How was he, the Legion Commander, supposed to handle this?
But now, he could only complain. Cao Dezhi's golden body was shattered. If Zhang Huanyun dared to harbor any schemes, Mu Ye would take him down on the spot without hesitation.
Mu Ye sneered and declared, "The Body Sect can sacrifice itself for the great cause of the Federation and the survival of humanity, but we will never tolerate anyone stabbing us in the back! If this happens again, I will slaughter the Tang Sect soldiers! Don't think I am as kind-hearted as my disciple!"
The faces of the Blood Gods turned pale, and they quickly tried to advise him gently.
From then on, former blood one Cao Dezhi became a taboo subject in the Blood God Legion. The Council passed a resolution jointly proposed by the four Limit Powerhouses—Chen Xinjie, Yu Guanzhi, Le Zhengyang, and Dong Zian—allowing major legions to send their most outstanding officers for rotation within the Blood God Legion.
Unknowingly, a large number of outstanding personnel from Shrek and the Tang Sect within the Blood God Legion were transferred out via orders. Blood Three and Blood Five felt uncomfortable but were helpless.
With Cao Dezhi's resignation, the Shrek Tang faction completely lost power, and the dove faction was implicated again, losing their voice to a level inferior even to the Centrist Faction.
The last group of Council members who spoke up for the Tang Sect either resigned, or the hardliners were met with the seals of the Federal Investigation Bureau.
Before long, some Council members hanged themselves at home, and others committed suicide on the street by shooting themselves eight times in the back.
Some Council members were even so inspired that they plunged into the ocean, participating in the Ocean Diving Competition, and became so engrossed in the joy of winning the championship that they never returned.
Mingdu, Tang Sect Branch.
Yu Xin was expressionless. She brought around ten Titled Douluo and thousands of Central Legion soldiers. Banners covered the sky, a magnificent display that completely surrounded the branch.
The head of the Tang Sect Branch and his staff were terrified, their faces ashen: "You, you all—"
"The Federal Investigation Bureau received reports that the Tang Sect Branch and the Xuan Shi Tang Sect Group have numerous misconducts. We hereby seize all industries under the Tang Sect name within Mingdu City and the dozens of surrounding cities."
Yu Xin said coldly, displaying an investigation warrant and a Central Legion special action order. With a wave of her hand, thousands of fully armed soldiers surged in like a tide, removing the sign of the Tang Sect Branch.
The Tang Sect members wanted to resist, but the dozen or so Titled Douluo opposite them instantly released their Aura. They were uniformly Three-Word Battle Armor Masters, giving the Tang Sect members no hope whatsoever.
"Don't worry, I have brought the Federation's most outstanding financial auditing agency this time. The results will be fully notarized externally. We will certainly not wrongly accuse the Tang Sect of even a shred of guilt."
Yu Xin wore a snow-white cloak draped over her shoulders, her red hair like fire. She walked step by step, tranquil light dancing in her dark eyes. Pushing aside two Tang Sect experts, a pleasant yet startling voice came from her red lips.
"However, we will also not overlook a single problem. I hope the Tang Sect, which has been rooted in the continent for twenty thousand years, remains exactly as advertised: the continent's most important civilian organization—bright, righteous, and boundless in love."
Sweat drenched the forehead of the Tang Sect head, dripping down, and a chill ran down his spine.
For any company that becomes such a giant, whose accounts are clean? If you don't weigh it, it's less than four ounces, but if you do weigh it, it will exceed a thousand pounds!
"During this period, please remain isolated from the outside world on the premises. The Federal Investigation Bureau and the Central Legion will be responsible for ensuring your safety."
Having said that, Yu Xin didn't spare the Tang Sect members another glance. The auditing team behind her swarmed forward like hungry wolves, determined to investigate this continent's number one oligarchy thoroughly!
The people of the Mingdu Tang Sect instantly felt despair. The person in charge beat his chest and stomped his feet, gradually slumping to the ground.
They were too slow to escape. Now that this Young Miss had set her sights on them, the industries in Mingdu and the surrounding area were completely finished.
But they dared not resist for now. Aside from the dozen or so Three-Word Battle Armor Masters, the Central Legion had also positioned Spirit Cannons far away, aimed directly at them.
Not a single Fixed-Form Spirit Tool Shell loaded into those cannons was below Rank 7!
"Everyone, I wish you good luck."
Long Chen and Le Zhengyu looked at the group with sympathy. Everyone said their boss was ruthless, but actually, the boss was a sincere person who simply acted decisively.
Sounds of smashing and chaos soon emerged from inside the Tang Sect company. They faintly heard people fighting over account books, mixed with shouts of "Don't let him burn the Spirit Tool Recorder!" and then fighting erupted.
Turbulent Sword Qi soared into the sky, seemingly drawing down strands of starlight, transforming into fierce sharp edges. The Star God Sword drank blood continuously.
Outside the Tang Sect, there was a sea of people. Tang Wulin and Xie Xie looked at each other, both feeling awkward.
"Wu Lin, we're too late. The Tang Sect has been dealt with by the Federal Investigation Bureau. We can't challenge them anymore."
Xie Xie realized that everywhere he went, he witnessed the Tang Sect facing misfortune, and the spectacle was different every time.
"What should we do then? The Dean told us to challenge the Tang Sect often, and specifically emphasized that challenging the Mingdu Tang Sect would earn us bonus points and extra meals."
Tang Wulin said this with some disappointment, his disappointed gaze seeming to watch his days of constant full meals drift away.
To a foodie, how cruel that was!
Xu Xiaoyan ate a lollipop, her star eyes twinkling, looking incredibly cute: "Oh, your Dean can't be unreasonable, right? If you film what's happening here and show him, isn't that better than winning a match?"
"Xiao Yan is smart!" Xie Xie immediately pulled out his camera, concentrating entirely on finding the best angle for a snapshot.
Tang Wulin glanced at the conflict zone. Ye Xinglan was fighting several people alone with her sword, and his expression changed: "Xiao Yan, her sword is incredible; it's many times sharper than before."
"It's alright. I met her when I was Cultivating at the Stargazing Platform."
Xu Xiaoyan said, "Where the starlight dimmed, I suddenly turned back, and she was in the shadows."
While they were talking, Le Zhengyu and Long Chen, these two powerful generals, joined the battle.
"Lion King Roaring Sky Charge!" Le Zhengyu released a blue male lion from his right arm. The deep flames had extremely high temperatures. Spirit Ancestors,
and Spirit Kings could barely withstand a single blow.
"Earth Dragon Rending Sky Fury!" Long Chen stomped his left leg three times consecutively. The phantom of the Golden Earth Dragon King shot into the sky, sweeping away a swath of purple mechas, causing the black mechas to retreat repeatedly.
Outside the Tang Sect, several Titled Douluo eagerly charged in to clear out the die-hards.
"Stop right there!"
The head of the Tang Sect finally erupted. Yu Xin seemed to have anticipated this, flipping her hand to take out about ten Rank 9 spirit tools powered by Sealed Milk Bottles. Her mental force at the Late Stage Spirit Abyss Realm held firm, and the dark muzzles of the cannons in the distance also turned their direction.
"Resisting enforcement, kill." She ordered clearly.
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"—
Streaks of Fixed-Form Spirit Tool Shells, like meteors, shot over. The sea of people retreated like a tide, and the Mingdu Tang Sect Branch was met with a colorful rain of light and the gloom of life extinguishing.
The deafening roar of cannon fire shook the heavens and earth. The Tang Sect experts probably didn't need to protect the account books anymore.
Tang and Xie's faces were ghostly white. They muttered, "The Dean telling us to challenge the Tang Sect was just for fun. This is the real spectacle—"
Xu Xiaoyan whispered, "Actually, the President's attitude toward those Hidden Families is to execute the ringleaders and disarm everyone, while giving unrelated side branches a chance."
"Sister Yu's proposal is to send everyone who had financial dealings with those Hidden Families to the execution ground for target practice."
"Ah?"
"Yes, that's right."
Xu Xiaoyan shook her head and sighed softly, licking her lollipop: "Now that the President is recovering from the Tang Sect assassination, no one can stop Sister Yu anymore."
"Sigh—why bother? The President has always been a sincere person."