Chapter 2895: Involved in contradiction_1
The Chairman's pupils narrowed, "This one point is absolutely unacceptable. The God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile has not yet been successfully developed. Attacking the Spirit Pagoda now will only increase the casualties among the Federation Members!"
He paused before bellowing loudly, "If you truly have the Federation's best interests at heart, what you should be doing right now is to patiently stay here and wait for the development of the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile to be completed, not contemplating a desperate struggle with the Spirit Pagoda!"
"That would only render the painstaking efforts of the research and development personnel a complete waste!"
This deafening utterance made the Council Members involuntarily halt in their tracks…
Clearly, they had been intimidated by the former's demeanor…
For a time, they all closed their mouths…
Only then did the Chairman catch his breath, trying to soften his tone as much as possible…
"I assure you here, in my capacity as Chairman, if anything unforeseen happens to the abducted Council Members, the Spirit Pagoda must pay a price!"
"With this, can everyone please calm down for now?"
Seeing this, the Council Members looked at each other, naturally finding it difficult to say anything more…
"Since the Chairman has said so much, we have nothing else to add!"
Of course, this didn't mean the incident of Spirit Pagoda infiltrating Federation Headquarters and abducting Council Members would just end there!
They would simply wait until the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile was fully developed before settling the score all at once!
Thereupon, the Council Members left the Council Hall…
The Chairman pursed his lips, then walked over to the main seat and sat down…
He sighed, "Ah, the Spirit Pagoda is putting more and more pressure on these Council Members. If we don't resolve this thoroughly, the Federation will sooner or later face serious problems!"
Before being threatened by the Spirit Pagoda, the Federation's Council Members would never show such extreme emotions!
Nor would they so frequently encounter conflicts…
In the midst of contemplation, a Federation Member hurried in…
With a grave expression, he reported, "Chairman, I have new intelligence to deliver!"
The Chairman glanced at him, "What intelligence?"
The former immediately replied, "Elders of the Sea God Pavilion from Shrek Academy, as well as powerful Soul Masters from the Xingluo Empire, have already arrived in the Douling Empire!"
The Chairman raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Do you know how many formidable individuals Shrek Academy and the Xingluo Empire sent?"
The Federation Member pondered for a moment, "Shrek Academy has dispatched approximately six or seven Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, and the Xingluo Empire should have sent a similar number!"
The Chairman propped up his chin, "In that case, there are still three or four Elders of the Sea God Pavilion remaining at Shrek Academy to guard it. We probably don't have to worry about them being attacked!"
However, seeing that the Federation Member still had not left, it was clear there was something more…
He asked again, "Is there anything else?"
The Federation Member nodded, continuing, "Yes, according to searches by Federation Members, the Spirit Pagoda has recently taken some very strange actions!"
"On the surface, they're ostentatiously dispersing Spirit Pagoda Members across various regions, while secretly, they've been frequently transferring the infrastructure from the Spirit Pagoda headquarters!"
"We preliminarily estimate that they're trying to avoid the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile!"
The Chairman narrowed his eyes, "It's not surprising that Gu Yuena would make this decision. If all the Spirit Transmission Tower Disciples were gathered at the headquarters, the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile could take them out in a sweep!"
"But if they're dispersed, they can greatly increase their likelihood of survival!"
If it were him, without any other options at hand, he would do the same!
The Federation Member acknowledged this fact but added, "Chairman, I'm not finished yet. Although these Spirit Transmission Tower Disciples are spread out, their locations are very close to Tang Sect!"
"They are all within the range of the Soul-guided Defensive Array System!"
The Chairman's expression changed dramatically, exclaiming in shock, "What? Close to Tang Sect?"
He hadn't expected the Spirit Pagoda to be so shameless, unable to gain the help of the Tang Sect, they forcefully dragged them into the fray!!
This was something that naturally could not be allowed to succeed!!
After standing up, he ordered without hesitation, "You, immediately dispatch part of the Federation Members, even if it means using force, to drive the Spirit Pagoda Members out of the range of the Soul-guided Defensive Array System!"
"If possible, join forces with the Tang Sect to establish a defensive line, prohibiting anyone from the Spirit Pagoda from approaching!!"
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Tang Sect!!
Guo Xiaoxu glanced sideways at Zang Xin and couldn't help but propose, "Sect Leader, it seems the Spirit Pagoda no longer harbors hope for the Tang Sect disciples, perhaps we can let them relax a bit!"
"They've been conducting high-intensity patrols and staying on alert every day for some time now, and it's been very exhausting!"
Zang Xin replied calmly to Hall Master Guo's suggestion, "How many times have I said, until the Spirit Pagoda is destroyed, there must be no slackness at all!!"
"As long as they haven't found a way to counter the God-killing soul-guided missiles, the Soul-guided Defensive Array System will still be the first choice!!"
Guo Xiaoxu, undeterred, attempted again, "But..."
Zang Xin interrupted in an undeniable tone, "There are no 'buts'. I know you're concerned about the disciples of the Tang Sect, but such actions might result in the destruction of the Tang Sect!"
Guo Xiaoxu sighed and sat down again, "I understand, Sect Leader!"
Zang Xin shook his head in disappointment...
Ever since Zhao Chong died, Guo Xiaoxu's thinking has been like it's been caught in a door, not nearly as sharp as before...
Perhaps, he has suffered a great blow to his spirit!
"Bang"
Liang Xiaoyu forcefully pushed open the door and stepped inside...
After glancing at Guo Xiaoxu beside him, he addressed Zang Xin, "Sect Leader, just as you predicted, the Spirit Pagoda has started to act!"
"This morning, patrolling Tang Sect disciples spotted a large group of Spirit Pagoda Members approaching the Tang Sect. However, they did not actively engage with us but maintained a certain distance!!"
Guo Xiaoxu immediately became agitated, angrily saying, "Approaching the Tang Sect?? Does the Spirit Pagoda think they can't get their way through being soft and now want to take a hard approach against the Tang Sect??"
"I will now lead the disciples of the Tang Sect and make them roll back to the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda!"
Zang Xin, unfazed, commanded, "That's enough, Hall Master Guo, you step back. Matters regarding the Tang Sect will be discussed between me and Hall Master Liang!"
Upon hearing this, Guo Xiaoxu clenched his fist, but eventually, he let it go...
"I... Yes, Sect Leader!"
Watching him leave, Liang Xiaoyu frowned and said, "What's wrong with Hall Master Guo? His mood seems off!"
Zang Xin pursed his lips, "Ever since he last visited Hall Master Zhao, he's been like this upon return. Enough, let's not talk about him for now!"
"What do you think about the situation we just discussed?"
Liang Xiaoyu answered seriously, "The Tang Sect's overt approach to the Tang Sect is probably not to launch an attack!"
"Instead, they want to forcefully involve the Tang Sect in the conflict between the Spirit Pagoda and the Federation!"
If the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles were to be released around the Tang Sect, the Soul-guided Defensive Array System would definitely activate!
And by doing so, in effect, it would provide shelter for the members of the Spirit Pagoda!!
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