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"What do you mean our students arrived at the entrance of the Tang Sect branch in Mingdu, only to find it bombed, leaving them no chance to challenge anyone?"
In Shrek City, at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, Qiangu Dongfeng fell into deep thought as he watched the video of Tang Xie's actions sent by Qiangu Zhangting.
"Grandpa, that's the situation, anyway, uh—"
Qiangu Zhangting stammered for a long time. Facing his grandpa's increasingly strange gaze, he bit the bullet and said, "The Mingdu Tang Sect is finished. Young Miss Yu of the Yu Family, citing the Mingdu Tang Sect's resistance to public duties, cross-unit mobilized the Central Legion's forces to attack the Tang Sect's industries around Mingdu."
"Many cities are under martial law. Because of this, the final stage of our academy's final assessment is essentially ruined. What should we do?"
"What do you mean 'what should we do'? I'm almost overjoyed that the Tang Sect is in this situation—I'm so sad!"
Qiangu Dongfeng's mouth slipped, almost blurting out his true feelings. He forcibly suppressed his unruly lips and waved his hand, saying, "You handle these matters yourselves. I have many things to attend to as the Dean, and I need to focus my energy on the Spirit Pagoda. Go."
"Okay." Qiangu Zhangting left. He wondered if it was his imagination, but the moment the Dean's office door closed, he heard his grandpa's wild laughter.
"Hahahahaha, ah hahahaha—"
The scene of Qiangu Dongfeng gleefully slapping the table appeared in Qiangu Zhangting's mind, much like a villain in a movie getting carried away with triumph.
Shaking his head, this Spirit Pagoda Great Grandson hummed a tune as he walked, strolling around the Spirit Pagoda.
"The Federal Investigation Bureau are masters at making moves; I, Young Lord, also need to achieve some results—"
As future plans flashed through his mind, he recalled a certain person in Mingdu effortlessly defeating a Titled Douluo Three-Word Battle Armor Master, and Qiangu Zhangting's rather handsome eyebrows couldn't help but furrow.
Now Shrek has no pressure, but that guy's prominence is too great, and his Cultivation speed and combat power are both Prodigy-level.
He defeated Blood Six on the awarding stage, and his ranking on the continental storm ranking list rose directly to forty-eighth. Those ahead of him were all long-established Limit Douluo, Super Douluo, and top Titled Douluo.
Furthermore, there were often discussions within the Spirit Pagoda about him being a "rare Genius in the continent for thousands of years," which irritated Qiangu Zhangting.
I, Young Lord, also have the potential for the Limit. I am your future boss. Why aren't you fawning over me, but instead discussing an outsider?
When I take power, I will definitely send all you old folks who love to talk empty words and don't do practical things to the unimportant departments!
As he walked, he arrived at the Soul Spirit Research Department. Just as he was about to step in and show off his authority, he saw Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu leading a graceful young girl and giving instructions. He immediately recoiled.
A few days ago, his grandpa recommended Leng Yaozhu to the Blood God Legion as lifelong labor, greatly offending her.
However, the girl she was with was extraordinary. Judging by her spirit power fluctuations, she seemed to be a Spirit King. When did the Spirit Pagoda produce a Genius he didn't know about?
"Young Lord Qiangu, is something the matter?"
While Qiangu Zhangting was lost in thought, Leng Yaozhu's clear, cold voice drifted out from the research department.
Qiangu Zhangting suddenly shivered and said with a forced smile, "I was just taking a walk. I didn't expect to see Vice Pagoda Master Leng here. What a coincidence! Is this your Disciple—"
As he spoke, he put on a simple and honest expression, his peripheral vision glancing behind Leng Yaozhu.
Gu Yue stood quietly, her three thousand white strands of hair cascading like smooth cloud-brocade over her slender shoulders, accentuating her enchanting beauty. Her bright red eyes held a hint of indifference, showing no inclination to greet the Spirit Pagoda Great Grandson.
Having witnessed extraordinary Prodigy, the proud Silver Dragon King adult didn't even bother to glance at an ordinary top Genius like Qiangu Zhangting.
However, Qiangu Zhangting became somewhat interested. It had been a long time since he had seen such an "arrogant" second-generation like Gu Yue in the Spirit Pagoda.
She's truly beautiful, but unfortunately, a bit too young.
Leng Yaozhu glanced at Qiangu Zhangting and said indifferently, "My Disciple Gu Yue has just returned from advanced studies at Mingde Hall. She is quite interested in soul tool technology and soul spirit research, so she will be coming here more often recently. No need to ask further."
Her words were very impolite. Your grandpa wants to get rid of me to take over the Phoenix Family, so I, the Vice Pagoda Master, don't need to be polite with you. Don't seek death unnecessarily!
According to Gu Yue, she is already a core member of the One Heart Society and has reached a cooperation agreement with Feng Zaixing. The One Heart Society will support Gu Yue in becoming the Spirit Pagoda Master in the future.
This was undoubtedly a godsend for Leng Yaozhu.
With the One Heart Society, what is Qiangu Zhangting, the Spirit Pagoda Great Grandson, worth? Feng Zaixing's two great generals can deal with him.
Currently, the One Heart Society and Gu Yue still need time to grow. Leng Yaozhu won't directly overturn the table, but she also won't pretend anymore. This is fine; Qiangu Dongfeng made the first move.
Qiangu Zhangting was rebuffed, gave two dry laughs, and then quickly slipped away, cursing his bad luck inwardly.
Leng Yaozhu also didn't take this small interlude to heart, continuing to familiarize Gu Yue with the affairs of the research department.
Suddenly, a piercing noise came from the sky.
"Qiangu Dongfeng, it's been many years, how have you been?" Cao Dezhi arrived on the Ruthless Sword, his handsome face showing a touch of vicissitude.
"Oh, Brother Cao has actually come, what a rare guest." Qiangu Dongfeng smiled and welcomed Cao Dezhi in, his expression very leisurely.
Cao Dezhi's eyes flickered. He thought, 'I hope you still have some sense now and understand the principle of 'when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold.'
The powerhouses of the Spirit Pagoda watched the meeting of the two great faction leaders, each with their own conjectures.
However, they soon saw Cao Dezhi emerge with a livid face, and without a word, he broke through the air and left even faster than he came.
Qiangu Dongfeng sat at his desk, tossing the half-drunk teacup of Cao Dezhi.
"Given the current situation, what right does your Tang Sect have to discuss cooperation with me? You want my Spirit Pagoda to take the hit for you? Dream on!"
"What do you mean our Holy Spirit Cult hasn't even acted yet, and the Tang Sect's branch in Mingdu has already been bombed?"
In the Douling Empire, the Ghost Emperor also fell into deep thought after reading the message sent by Leng Yulai.
Did the Federation dislike them escaping, so they personally intervened?
Leng Yulai explained, "The Tang Sect assassinated Feng Zaixing, reportedly pushing him to the brink of death, but he didn't die."
"Cao Dezhi was surrounded, but Feng Zaixing magnanimously released him. The Tang Sect then suffered a counterattack from the Federal Investigation Bureau, and its Mingdu branch and Tang Sect industries in dozens of surrounding cities were affected, undergoing a comprehensive lockdown."
The Ghost Emperor was silent for a moment, then smacked his lips and said, "It's Feng Zaixing again. Sometimes I really wonder who the Evil Soul Master is. The damage he has caused to the Shrek Tang faction is much greater than ours."
Leng Yulai sneered, "But when he strikes at the Shrek Tang faction, he occasionally leaves a glimmer of hope. Against us, he spares no effort. Have your injuries healed?"
"Not yet. The military's attacks were too brutal, much worse than the injuries Yun Ming left me back then."
The Ghost Emperor pressed his sternum, his face full of hatred. "I will avenge this sooner or later, starting with Yun Ming! Blood Eye, where are the Shrek Tang allied forces?"
Dark Blood Eye emerged from the shadows and respectfully said, "Reporting, Your Excellency, according to their daily itinerary, they will arrive at the Douling Empire in three days."
"Good! Tell the little ones to get ready, let Shrek hear a bang!"
The Ghost Emperor snapped his fingers, intending to give Shrek a little shock with Tang Sect weapons.
Three days passed in a flash.
The sea surface met the sky, and the ceaseless waves crashed against the shore, extending towards the buildings where people lived.
A group of strong cultivators flew along the coastline. Their numbers were few, but each exuded an extraordinary aura. Yun Ming flew at the forefront, his expression gradually growing solemn.
"Such powerful evil Qi, such a strong smell of blood. This is Heaven Dou City."
Zang Xin frowned, uttering a rather awkward name. When the Douling Empire's imperial family migrated to this continent with its indigenous people, they didn't forget their old home, and their capital was still called Heaven Dou City, but compared to the one on the Douluo Continent, it was just a miniature version.
Long Yeyue sneered, "Then what are we hesitating for? Let's charge into Heaven Dou City together and kill all those Evil Soul Master!"
"With so many experts like us, even the heavily wounded Hades and Ghost Emperors would flee at the sight of us. How would they dare to contend with us?"
Zang Xin frowned and said, "Sister Yue, shouldn't we first communicate with the imperial family? The Tang Sect branch has been destroyed, and we know nothing about this place."
"I know, I know—"
Long Yeyue impatiently waved her hand and looked at someone behind her, "Yue'er, go see if the little emperor is still alive."
"Yes." Cai Yue'er, her face covered by a veil, spoke in a hoarse voice, exuding a sinister aura. With a flash of silver moonlight, she soared into the sky.
"Let's follow her." Yun Ming dared not let Cai Yue'er out of his sight for too long.
Flying into Heaven Dou City, everyone headed directly to the former site of the Tang Sect branch.
Large areas of land had been torn open, and fragments of broken, tragically deceased bodies littered the ground, a scene of utter devastation.
On the ground, dried bloodstains formed a line of elegantly written characters, causing everyone's expressions to change:
Yun Ming, how does it feel to be universally condemned? Thank you for saving me. My Holy Spirit Cult owes you a favor, which will surely be repaid someday—Ghost Emperor.
"Damn it!" Zang Xin closed his eyes in pain, while Zhao Song, Liang Xiaoyu, and other Tang Sect experts were filled with grief.
Tang Sect experts swiftly descended, collecting the remains of their colleagues, preparing to build a cenotaph. Yun Ming's expression was heavy with sorrow; many of the Tang Sect Disciples who died here were Shrek graduates.
Ya Li was in tears, and Long Yeyue panted heavily, shouting to the surroundings, "Holy Spirit Cult, get out here! We, Shrek, have arrived!"
"Alright!"
A voice far more powerful than Long Yeyue's came from the sky. A gray curtain covered the firmament, and a man in ferocious armor, wielding a cross-sword, stepped through the air. Eight demonic gates opened around him, and resurrected Death Knights charged out, surrounding him.
In this appearance, who else could it be but Hades Douluo Ha Luosa? His damaged armor indicated he was injured, but his aura as a peerless Devil King still deterred countless people.
Long Yeyue's figure visibly froze for a moment.
"Ha Luosa!" Yun Ming suddenly turned, raising his sky piercing spear and charging into the void, transforming into a blazing white light.
Ha Luosa dared not be negligent; his Eighth Spirit Ability bloomed, and the Ghost Emperor also emerged from the Void Realm, activating the newly condensed World-Ending Skeleton, and crashed towards Yun Ming.
One gray, one purple, they fought Yun Ming together, finally forcing the incandescent white light back.
Yun Ming roared, "Ghost Emperor, you were once my defeated subordinate. Do you dare to duel me?"
"You fight those old ghosts from the military first, then I, the Emperor, will fight you one-on-one."
The Ghost Emperor retorted with a sneer, cackling, "And your subordinates, we were chased by the Federation with nowhere to run. Today, let you taste the same!"
Yun Ming's face changed, and he immediately noticed soul tool cannons emerging from all the surrounding buildings, bearing the character "Tang."
"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"—
The Tang Sect's artillery fire was aimed at the Tang Sect ruins. The Ghost Emperor didn't care about the human cargo, firing sixty-four Level 8 fixed-load soul tool cannon shells in the first round, plus four Level 9 ones!
"Bastard!" Yun Ming was helpless, sweeping his spear towards the cannonball barrage. Zang Xin, Ya Li, and other experts also released their Battle Armor.
The Hades and Ghost Emperors entangled Yun Ming. The Ghost Emperor burst out with an unprecedentedly piercing laugh: "Don't rush, Yun Ming, the bigger ones are yet to come!"
"What exactly have you prepared?!" Yun Ming was furious, his eyes instantly showing alarm. His mental force detected huge bursts of energy erupting from beneath the Tang Sect.
"Ya Li, Zang Xin, be careful!"
Yun Ming shot back, and at that moment, an unprecedented shockwave erupted from beneath the Tang Sect. The Tang Sect experts who were collecting the remains bore the brunt of it!
Without hesitation, Yun Ming plunged into the exploding mushroom cloud at light speed. A figure brushed past him, with light and dark Dragon souls following, not looking back.
Ha Luosa was stunned, "A dignified Quasi-God, actually fleeing?"
The Ghost Emperor was also surprised, but his joyful laughter still pierced the sky.
"Gagagaga, Yun Ming, how does the taste of Tang Sect fixed-load soul tool cannon shells feel? I, the Emperor, buried a full sixteen Level 9 and two Level 10 ones, specially prepared for you!"
"Little ones, give them a good welcome! I, the Emperor, want to see how much combat power the world-renowned Atlas Douluo will still have after today!"
"Understood! Kill!!!"
The Holy Spirit Cult members responded in unison. The second round of fixed-load soul tool cannon shells was fired, this time from the Douling Empire's military reserves.
They were still genuine Tang Sect goods. The sky full of fireworks completely obliterated the Tang Sect ruins.