Deep within the gloomy hall of the Holy Spirit Cult's headquarters.
The Demon Emperor leaned lazily against the throne, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest intermittently, producing a crisp sound that echoed throughout the vast hall.
"Your Majesty Demon Emperor, the Qian Gu Family has agreed to our terms."
An Evil Soul Master clad in a black robe knelt on one knee, his voice sounding particularly sinister in the dim light.
The Demon Emperor curled his lips into a sneer: "How ironic. The once arrogant Qian Gu Dongfeng now lowers his head to us, begging for aid."
"Your Majesty Demon Emperor, should we provide support to the Qian Gu Family as agreed?" the Evil Soul Master cautiously inquired.
"Go, of course we must go."
The Demon Emperor chuckled, a cunning glint flashing in his eyes, "However... it is well known that we Evil Soul Masters never keep our promises."
"If Qian Gu Dongfeng truly believes us, hehe, then he can only blame himself for being... too naive."
"This subordinate understands." The Evil Soul Master grasped the meaning and lowered his head deeply.
The Demon Emperor waved his hand casually, "Summon the One Emperor and Two Kings."
Before long, three figures appeared in the hall.
Nether Emperor Halosa, Nanali, and Leng Yulai.
The Demon Emperor's gaze swept over the three, finally settling on Leng Yulai: "Chi, the Qian Gu Family has taken the bait."
Leng Yulai smiled slightly: "That's good. If only Lu didn't need the Soul Spirit technology of the Qian Gu lineage."
"However..."
Nether Emperor Halosa hesitated, "What about Fang Yang's side..."
He was truly afraid that Fang Yang would go on a killing spree and declare, 'Once an Evil Soul Master, always an Evil Soul Master.'
"That... Zi will tell Fang Yang, right?" the Demon Emperor said lightly.
"Uh."
Hearing this, the three exchanged glances, momentarily unsure how to respond.
Chi is Leng Yulai, Cheng is the Demon Emperor, and as for Nether Emperor Halosa, he was originally a Child of Luck.
Nanali was someone Leng Yulai found interesting and conveniently swayed to their side.
In other words, apart from the deceased Ghost Emperor, Blood Demon, and Hummingbird, all other high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult are traitors.
"Pass the Qian Gu Family's Soul Spirit technology to Lu to perfect the Soul Spirit system."
The Demon Emperor slowly rose, his black robe fluttering without wind, "The Heaven-Smiting Plan will proceed entirely according to Zi's plan."
"Yes!"
The three replied in unison.
"Go now."
The Demon Emperor sat back down on the throne, his fingertips gently tapping the armrest, "Let us put on a good performance of this act."
The three figures slowly exited the hall... Spirit Transfer Pagoda Headquarters, Heavenly Spirit Pagoda.
Qian Gu Dieting overlooked the prosperous city below, but his heart was shrouded in a layer of ominous foreboding.
He pondered for a long time, then turned to Qian Gu Zhang Ting behind him and said: "Zhang Ting, when the Holy Spirit Cult arrives, find an opportunity to leave."
"Great-Grandfather..."
Qian Gu Zhang Ting looked worried.
"Just in case, you are the last Bloodline of my Qian Gu Family." Qian Gu Dieting's voice carried an undeniable resolve.
"Alright... I understand."
Qian Gu Zhang Ting lowered his head, his hands unconsciously clenching.
"Zhang Ting, don't be sad. I am doing this just in case." Qian Gu Dieting patted his great-grandson's shoulder, his tone softening slightly.
"Great-Grandfather, I know."
Qian Gu Zhang Ting nodded, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
"Zhang Ting, go ask your grandfather if the Holy Spirit Cult has replied yet." Qian Gu Dieting instructed.
"Understood."
Qian Gu Zhang Ting responded and left.
Qian Gu Dieting pondered for a moment, then took out a specialized soul communicator.
He hesitated, but finally dialed an encrypted communication line.
"Qian Gu Dieting, what business do you have?" A deep voice came from the other end of the communicator.
"Chen Xinjie, I trust you have been well." Qian Gu Dieting spoke.
"Hmph, if I hadn't possessed the Sea God Helmet, a Divine Artifact bestowed by the Sea God Ancestor, I would have died that day." Chen Xinjie's voice carried suppressed fury.
On that day, Xu Jinghuang personally led his subordinates to the War God Hall, intending to arrest Chen Xinjie on charges of colluding with the Holy Spirit Cult.
If not for the Sea God Helmet Divine Artifact, he would have long since perished in the Yellow Springs.
Afterward, Xu Jinghuang quickly appointed Guan Yue as the new Hall Master of the War God Hall.
The Sea God Legion also changed commanders, and the entire Sea God Family suffered the tragedy of extermination.
Hearing this, Qian Gu Dieting remained silent for a long time.
"Old fellow, speak. What do you want?" Chen Xinjie broke the silence.
"You know the current situation of my Qian Gu Family, don't you?" Qian Gu Dieting's voice carried a hint of exhaustion.
"Of course I know. You want me to step in and help you?" Chen Xinjie sneered.
"No."
Qian Gu Dieting said gravely, "I hope you can take my great-grandson, Qian Gu Zhang Ting, away."
"I am currently a Federal fugitive. Why should I help you? I get nothing out of it." Chen Xinjie's tone was cold.
"Take my great-grandson, and I will leave the Divine Artifact to him." Qian Gu Dieting spoke deliberately, word by word.
"You..."
Chen Xinjie immediately understood Qian Gu Dieting's profound meaning.
This was entrusting his heir, using a Divine Artifact as the price, to preserve the Qian Gu Family's last remaining Bloodline.
"Fine, I agree," Chen Xinjie finally said.
"Then thank you very much."
Qian Gu Dieting let out a long breath and slowly cut off the communication.
He looked at the scene outside the window, a flash of determination in his eyes.
In this game, he had to bet everything.
As for the fate of the Qian Gu Family, the various factions within the Spirit Transfer Pagoda remained silent.
Su Tao opened his mouth and asked: "Zi, should we deal with that guy Chen Xinjie?"
"No... there's no need for that. Fang Yang will handle it." Liu Yang answered calmly.
"Understood," Su Tao nodded slightly.
"The thing we need to do now is prepare."
Liu Yang raised his head and looked into the distance, "Wait until Fang Yang unifies the Douluo Continent. Tang Hao won't want to see this situation happen then."
He continued: "Lan, how are the gifts on Huang's side coming along?"
"The Eternal Heaven, and the last God-Slaying Fixed Soul Guided Artillery Shell are ready," a trace of fanaticism flashed in Su Tao's eyes.
"Mm, let this be the greeting gift for Tang Hao." Liu Yang's tone was calm, as if discussing a trivial matter.
Hearing this, Su Tao chuckled.
"Oh right, tell Fang Yang that the high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult are all our people," Liu Yang suddenly remembered something and quickly added.
"Alright, I will have Qian Zhen Zang and the others tell him." Su Tao nodded.
"Then that's all."
Liu Yang spoke... Bright Capital, Federal Parliament Building, top-floor office.
Fang Yang put down the soul communicator. The message Qian Zhen Zang had just sent plunged him into contemplation.
"The high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult are all our people?" Gu Yuena asked softly.
"Yes."
Fang Yang's gaze was deep: "The Plane Clone's schemes run deeper than I imagined."
"Then what should we do next?" Gu Yuena asked.
"Proceed according to the original plan."
Fang Yang said calmly, "Since the high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult are all our people, we will accompany the Qian Gu Family in performing this play until the very end."
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