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"What a heartless dog!"
Seeing the extensive information about the Evil Soul Master Ma Family, Feng Zaixing and Mu Ye were almost fuming with rage.
No wonder the Holy Spirit Cult had quietly grown to this scale; it turns out you bastards were secretly supplying it with blood!
Le Zhengyang patted Feng Zaixing's shoulder and comforted him, "It's not entirely without Harvest. I caught a trace of Leng Yulai's Aura. Perhaps we can find her in the future."
"I understand. The Evil Soul Master's development is too strong for the Angel Family to eradicate. This is a long-term battle."
Feng Zaixing pressed his chest, let out a long breath, and gritted his teeth, "It's just that the killing intent in my heart is hard to suppress. These beasts enjoy the Federation's support and willingly act as running dogs. They are even more detestable than the Holy Spirit Cult!"
"How many such Families are there on the continent? We always suspected the Holy Spirit Cult had its own strongholds, even small planes; but we still underestimated them."
Qiangu Dongfeng's collusion with the Holy Spirit Cult was a recent development, but the Holy Spirit Cult had already been irresistibly powerful before that. No one knew its true origins.
Le Zhengyang's expression was calm, and he said in a deep voice, "Fortunately, this evil Clan was accidentally destroyed by me. With this, we have a greater claim to righteousness."
Feng Zaixing nodded, sorting through the various clues, then suddenly asked,
"I remember that the current number one on the Young Talent Ranking is a member of the Ma Family, Ma Tianzhao, the Golden Crow from Shrek's inner courtyard?"
Why choose such a name? Why not just call yourself Amaterasu? Feng Zaixing thought, hating the house and its crow.
Mu Ye paused, then nodded, "Yes, her Spirit is the Evil Fire Golden Crow, and like you, she possesses ultimate fire."
"Evil Fire and Golden Crow again. Truly a good seedling for an Evil Soul Master," Feng Zaixing said with a sneer.
"You suspect her of being an Evil Soul Master? That's impossible."
Le Zhengyang shook his head in denial. No Evil Soul Master would expose himself in public.
Feng Zaixing slowly said, "Not now, but I believe she has already caught the eye of the Evil Soul Masters. Following this lead might yield results."
"We will publicly execute the Soul of the Ma Family Clan Chief."
"Her Junior Brother was crippled by me, and her entire Family was killed by you. If I were Leng Yulai, I would never let her go…"
Dark Phoenix, you better not let me catch you… Seven days passed quickly.
The protest marches in the streets and alleys of Mingdu were still massive, with a trend of escalating intensity.
On the snowy mountain where the War God Hall was located, Guan Yue's eyes reflected an infinite panorama. He sighed softly and said to Chen Xinjie beside him,
"Hall Master, I have been avoiding suspicion this time. Holy Spirit Douluo and the others are about to arrive. What kind of explanation do Brother Yu and the others want from Shrek?"
"Nothing more than an apology and compensation. It just depends on whether the negotiations go smoothly."
Chen Xinjie's gaze was fixed on the bustling Spirit Transfer Pagoda in Mingdu. He had a high nose, deep-set eyes, and a solemn expression.
"Guan Yue, the situation escalating to this point is not entirely due to our guidance. The root cause lies with Shrek."
Upon hearing this, a hint of melancholy appeared on Guan Yue's face, and he said,
"I understand. Shrek has had some improper conduct over the years. This time, the uproar has caused public outrage, and the military also has a need to suppress the doves and neutral factions…"
Chen Xinjie nodded, a more assertive look in his eyes.
"Yes, I have always advocated for war. Shrek handed us a handle; it would be foolish not to use it. If I don't use it, the Family won't let go of the opportunity either. This is not something I alone can decide."
"Junior Brother Yu and I share the same thoughts. Besides, his granddaughter was beaten for no reason; how could he not be angry? Shrek trampled on the military's face, we must retaliate!"
Guan Yue fell silent. Chen Xinjie's implication was clear: he was happy to see Yu Guanzhi strip Shrek of a layer of skin.
He had come from the Sea God Legion precisely to restrain himself.
Below the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, Qiangu Dongfeng was beaming, and Leng Yaozhu looked thoughtful, leading Han Tianyi and several other Spirit Transfer Pagoda masters out to greet them.
Before long, both negotiating teams walked onto the red carpet.
On Shrek's side, Ya Li led the way, her long dark green hair flowing behind her, accentuating her slender figure.
Zhuo Shi, Feng Wuyu, and Cai Yue'er followed half a step behind her, with a group of various Spirit Master experts behind them.
The other side had a luxurious lineup. Yu Guanzhi, dressed in a general's uniform, walked at the forefront, a formal, fake smile on his face.
Four people followed half a step behind him.
Mu Ye, Kong Yao, and Luan Hongchen were all there. The last person walked with steady steps, his eyes like an eagle's.
When they saw this person, Qiangu Dongfeng, Ya Li, and Guan Yue all showed surprise.
Angel Douluo, Le Zheng'en.
"Even he came?" Guan Yue looked at Chen Xinjie.
"His father guaranteed with his life that young Feng would return to his Clan."
Guan Yue fell silent upon hearing this. With so many experts, Shrek would definitely have to bleed.
As both sides arrived, Qiangu Dongfeng smiled broadly and greeted the Federation delegation. Leng Yaozhu greeted Ya Li. After a few pleasantries, they ascended the tall pagoda, hiding their inner thoughts.
Just as everyone was seated, the giant Soul-guided light screen of Mingdu Broadcast Building changed, and a standard announcer's voice echoed in every corner of Mingdu and beyond.
"Federation Central Station reports to you. This station is temporarily broadcasting an urgent news item:
Federation Three-Star General, former Legion Commander of the Southern Legion, Limit Douluo, His Excellency Le Zhengyang, discovered a large Evil Soul Master syndicate three days ago and eradicated it root and branch."
"This large Evil Soul Master syndicate was deeply hidden, a reclusive Sect that had existed for ten thousand years, the Phoenix Ma Family.
Elder Le locked onto the target based on the illegal and criminal activities of a descendant of their Family, Shrek Outer Court student Ma Tianjun. After discovering a large amount of evidence of his collusion with the Evil Soul Master syndicate, he decisively took resolute measures… The chief culprit of the Ma Family, the Soul of the Ma Family Clan Chief, has now been captured and publicly executed as a warning to others."
"Stay away from Evil Soul Masters, stay away from Shrek, cherish peaceful Mingdu."
The broadcast ended, and the screen changed to the Federation Special Execution Ground.
A golden light cage locked a phantom, suffering Soul. Le Zhengyang, in a fit of youthful exuberance, wielded his sword, piercing the Ma Family Clan Chief, and the domineering Holy Light purified his everything.
After killing him, Le Zhengyang swung his sword towards the sky, revealing a very arrogant smile:
"I hereby announce responsibility for the extermination of the Evil Soul Master Family, the Ma Family, and declare war on all Evil Soul Masters; I will accept any challenge from an Evil Soul Master, come one, come all, until death!"
The screen stopped abruptly here. On a certain high mountain in Mingdu, Ghost Emperor's smile froze, and he signaled his subordinates to turn and leave.
"Tell Dark Phoenix not to contact such a stupid guy in the future. This old man is not to be trifled with."
Dark Blood Demon asked in confusion, "The old man doesn't have many years left to live. Are you still afraid of him?"
Ghost Emperor's steps did not stop. He turned and glanced at him sideways, saying, "Why don't you go and send him a challenge now? I will definitely burn incense for you next year."
If I didn't know you were stupid, I would suspect you wanted my position.
"Then forget it, Your Excellency, wait for me…"
Dark Blood Demon shivered, his eyes instantly clear.
In the broadcast room of the Broadcast Building, Feng Zaixing leaned on the sofa, observing the situation with binoculars, full of interest.
It felt good to be a reporter for once.
Yu Xin looked at him somewhat speechlessly, "You don't go to the negotiation site, you don't look at the cameras, you're here acting as an announcer with binoculars. Little Feng, your hobbies are very unique."
"Don't mind these details. We've already made a big splash. Now is a good time to keep a low profile."
Feng Zaixing waved his hand, pointing at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, "Look, Shrek's old woman is furious. I can't handle her tantrums."
Yu Xin shifted her gaze to the camera footage, her expression instantly solemn.
"Slander! This is despicable and shameless slander! It tarnishes Shrek's reputation!"
Cai Yue'er roared, slamming the table and standing up. Her battle armor appeared, and a cold Aura pressed towards the Federation side. A crescent moon hung behind her, and the air violently twisted.
"How dare you! My father eradicated Evil Soul Masters for the Federation. Are you speaking up for Evil Soul Masters?!"
On the Federation side, Le Zheng'en was the first to retaliate. Without the need for battle armor, merely by releasing his Aura, he caused the twisted air to return to normal, and a surging pressure pushed back, like a giant wave crashing down.
"Cough!"
Cai Yue'er's face turned pale, her throat tasted sweet with blood, and crimson blood oozed from the corners of her mouth.
Ya Li and Twin Holy Dragons released their spirit power to assist. Le Zheng'en, seeing that he had made his point, coldly said,
"The Angel Family is irreconcilable with Evil Soul Masters. Please, Holy Spirit Douluo, restrain your people and avoid causing misunderstandings."
Ya Li's face showed a hint of anger. She took a breath and said, "Shrek's stance is never to be doubted, and I also trust the Angel Family, but may I know what you discovered that led you to exterminate the Ma Family?"
When they searched for people, the Ma Family gave no response. Upon arriving there, they found the entire Family annihilated, their Clan burned to white ash.
Leng Yaozhu said clearly, "This matter involves a former Sea God's Pavilion Master in history. Sister Ya Li, it's better not to ask. I guarantee you on my personal honor that the Ma Family got what they deserved."
Ya Li turned to look at Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, frowning:
"If you say that, can I trust that the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's stance is fair?"
Qiangu Dongfeng laughed heartily, raising his hand and saying,
"Holy Spirit Douluo, what kind of talk is that? We have a long-standing relationship; we will definitely be fair."
"I hope so…" Ya Li looked at these people, a premonition of ill omen rising in her heart.
A moment later.
Cai Yue'er's shriek was deafening.
"Impossible! Shrek will absolutely not agree to your terms!"