Chapter 2816: Killing Intent_1
This situation persisted for several days, and the members of the Spirit Pagoda finally could not bear it any longer, and decided to return, no longer continuing the pursuit...
The Federal Squad members, who did not feel surveilled, all revealed a look of relief...…
"Hahaha, it seems these guys from the Spirit Pagoda have had enough and have all left!"
"Who could bear this kind of situation? But what I didn't expect is that they actually persisted in following us for so long!"
"Exactly, even though constantly moving is exhausting, seeing the folks from the Spirit Pagoda falter strangely satisfies us. They were so arrogant before, and now they're fleeing like dogs!"
"Even though we know the purpose of doing this is to divert the Spirit Pagoda's attention, I still feel like it's someone's twisted sense of humor!"
The leading captain glanced at them and interjected, "Enough talking. Since the people from the Spirit Pagoda have given up, we should also implement the second step of the plan."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces turned sour...
"Let's… let's not do that, it's pointless!!"
"Yeah, it would make sense if the Spirit Pagoda members were watching us, but without surveillance, it's just a waste of our own time!"
"Captain, after so many days of intense activity, everyone deserves a break. Even if we were to implement the second step of the plan, shouldn't we wait a few days?"
However, the captain's thinking did not waver in the slightest, and he solemnly said, "Stop the chatter. This is an order directly from the Chairman. If we don't comply, all of us will face severe punishment!"
"Moreover, everything we are doing is for the future of the federation, so everyone just bear with it for now!!"
Faced with these indisputable words, the members of the Federal Squad could only sigh...
In unison, they said, "Yes, Captain!!"
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The Spirit Pagoda!
Gazing at these returning members of the Spirit Pagoda, Bi Ji's face looked somewhat gloomy...
She immediately questioned, "Why have you all come back? Why didn't you continue to track the Federal Squad??"
Every move of the federation could potentially carry special significance, so it should not be overlooked!
The members of the Spirit Pagoda looked at each other and then collectively said, "Reporting to you, ma'am, those folks from the federation have constantly been lingering around the border between the Douling Empire and the Xingluo Empire, and to continue tracking them is just wasting time!"
"Exactly, it's obvious they are just toying with us, only a fool would continue to pursue them!"
"In my opinion, we should have directly captured those Federal Squads and extracted information from them!!"
"Just extracting information isn't enough; they must also experience this feeling of frustration!!"
Hearing these explanations, Bi Ji's gaze grew colder...
She scolded mercilessly, "A bunch of incompetents!!"
It seems the seeds from the Ten Thousand Beast Platform have weakened their control...
To actually permit them to act against orders!
Afterwards, it is necessary to inform His Majesty to tighten the control over the Spirit Pagoda members!
Just then, Di Tian arrived with ferocious beasts in tow...
Seeing the situation before him, he asked in confusion, "Bi Ji, what has happened?"
The other ferocious beasts also cast puzzled looks...
Upon hearing this, Bi Ji sorted the information in her mind and then provided a detailed explanation...
After listening, one of the ferocious beasts spoke out in indignation, "What?? Are these people from the federation so full they're popping? Just running around without doing anything?"
Another ferocious beast chimed in, "If we had known it was like this, there would've been no need to follow them, just a complete waste of time!!"
However, Di Tian was unusually composed, "No… it's not that simple. With the federation's way of doing things, it's impossible for them to act without purpose!!"
"There must be a reason worth doing it!"
Bi Ji pursed her lips and pressed, "Di Tian, have you figured out something??"
Di Tian glanced at the former and said coldly, "The federation is doing these absurd and meaningless things, probably to divert our attention!"
Bi Ji seemed to have realized something and exclaimed, "Could it be??"
Di Tian nodded affirmatively, "That's right, I have noticed a long time ago that the members stationed at the Federation Headquarters have decreased significantly. It seems they are indeed plotting something in secret!!"
Bi Ji took a deep breath, "So what should we do now?"
Di Tian fell silent...
After a while, he answered, "I'm not sure..."
Although he could vaguely guess what the federation was planning, the specifics were beyond his knowledge!
Bi Ji was stunned for a moment, then suggested, "Why don't we ask our lord??"
Who knew, Di Tian vetoed the idea...
"No, that won't do. Something's off with the lord right now, we can't disturb her!!"
After forcing himself to calm down, he ordered, "First, have the Spirit Pagoda's people continue to follow them, and then, we will find a way to investigate what the federation is up to!!"
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Douling Empire!
After adopting Xie Xie's suggestion, they immediately made a public announcement...
The Soul Masters who learned of this were all pale with shock...
"To think that Soul Masters could be forcibly transformed into evil Soul Masters due to excessive cultivation, this is too terrifying!
"Hiss... I said the speed of cultivation suddenly increased by several folds, I never expected it to be the conspiracy of evil Soul Masters!!"
"Luckily I haven't cultivated on my own, otherwise, I might already have become a murderous evil Soul Master!!"
"Is this news true or false? Clearly, none of the Soul Masters around me have had any issues!"
"This is something His Majesty the Emperor had announced personally, how could it be false, everyone should stop cultivating right now!"
Soon, most of the Soul Masters chose to trust and immediately ceased their cultivation...
However, there was still a very small number of Soul Masters who did the opposite...
"Tch, who are they trying to fool with this news? That overcultivating could lead to being transformed into an evil Soul Master, I've never seen it with my own eyes!!"
"Exactly, His Majesty the Emperor's mind is really vicious, using such despicable means to stop Soul Masters from cultivating!"
"Whether others believe it or not, I don't anyway. Even if I really was transformed into an evil Soul Master, I'd accept it!!"
Meanwhile, sensing that his plan had been disrupted, the Ghost Emperor's eyes turned icy cold...
He immediately rebuked, "Xue Yuntian, you dare to interfere with my matters, seeking death!!"
The reason he hadn't made a move against Xue Yuntian was that the latter was the Emperor of the Douling Empire!
Killing him would plunge the Douling Empire into panic, which would not benefit the execution of his own plan!
The second reason was that Xue Yuntian had not hindered him!
But the current incident had stirred a strong murderous intent towards Xue Yuntian in him...
With this thought, the Ghost Emperor immediately unleashed his surging Divine Power and charged straight towards the imperial palace of the Douling Empire...
His purpose was clear, he intended to refine Xue Yuntian into an unconscious puppet!!
That way, no one would be able to disrupt his plan!