Chapter 2349: Step Over My Dead Body!_1

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But as soon as these words left his mouth, another council member expressed his confusion with a puzzled face, "I remember that the Sea God Pavilion has already elected a new Pavilion Master, right? If he could break through to the God Rank, perhaps he could fight the Abyssal Emperor!"

Qiangu Qingfeng shook his head and decisively negated, "Impossible!"

Then, he shifted his gaze to the federation member below who was responsible for the report...

The latter was first startled, then quickly understood the former's meaning and immediately explained, "According to the latest news, the current Sea God Pavilion Master has broken through to become a Hyper Douluo in the battle against the abyssal creatures! The likelihood of him breaking through to the God Rank is extremely low!"

Upon hearing this, the council member pressed his lips together and spoke no further...

Under normal circumstances, the Sea God Pavilion Master is succeeded by the strongest member from within the Sea God's Pavilion. But now, the one who succeeded was a child who had just broken through to Hyper Douluo!

Even with talent no weaker than anyone else's, it would take at least decades to break through to the God Rank!

Now, they simply did not have that much time to wait for his gradual growth!

The Chairman let out a sigh, "Then we'll follow the Vice Chairman's suggestion and observe quietly for the time being. If there are signs of defenses failing, notify the border cities at the fastest speed to prepare for their defense!"

As the most powerful person in the entire federation, he felt a mountainous weight on his shoulders; a single wrong decision could potentially make him a sinner through the ages!

Just then, another federation member burst in from outside and said with respect, "Report... Report to the councilors, Hall Master Guan of the War God Hall has arrived!"

At these words, Guan Yue, emitting a rich scent of blood, entered with a solemn expression...

If one observed carefully, they would notice that beneath his garments, his body was covered with bloody wounds—clearly, he had come straight here without any treatment!

Seeing this, the Chairman hurriedly said, "Hall Master Guan, please, take a seat!"

Guan Yue was not pretentious and immediately found an empty seat to sit down...

It was then that the former began, "Hall Master Guan, you've worked hard on this mission."

After all, it was a fierce battle against the evil Soul Masters of an entire city!

One false step could have led to complete annihilation!

To have eradicated them at such a small cost was already very fortunate!

Guan Yue gave a slight nod, his eyes twinkling with a certain light, "Hmm, it's just a pity that I didn't kill the Holy Spirit Cult Ghost Emperor."

He had thought that the Ghost Emperor would ambush him while he was trapped in the barrier and asleep but, unexpectedly, the Ghost Emperor had left!

Qiangu Qingfeng also spoke up, "Holy Spirit Cult's master, being an evil Soul Master, the Ghost Emperor is the top combatant of the Holy Spirit Cult. It's normal not to have killed him; Hall Master Guan, you need not blame yourself!"

Guan Yue glanced at him and said indifferently, "I'm not blaming myself; I'm just concerned that if the Ghost Emperor escapes, the same situation could arise again!"

Now, he feared that the Ghost Emperor might go to other cities and again convert soul masters into evil Soul Masters!

After a pause, he asked bluntly, "Council members, what were you discussing just now?"

The Chairman, without any intent to hide things, answered, "The Abyssal Emperor has already killed three Elders of the Sea God Pavilion; his strength is extraordinary. We were considering strategies to cope with him!!"

Upon hearing this, Guan Yue's pupils shrank and he thought to himself, "In the time I was away, the Abyssal Emperor has already killed three Elders of the Sea God Pavilion?"

Then isn't Lord Chen in great danger??

With that thought, he immediately slapped the table and declared through gritted teeth, "I will head to the abyss to provide support now!"

But the next second, he was dissuaded by a council member, "Hall Master Guan, you mustn't! If you leave, the War God Hall will be unguarded and likely to be taken advantage of by the Holy Spirit Cult!"

Guan Yue glared coldly at the former and retorted, "What's the point of worrying about that now? If we let the abyssal creatures break through, then the entire Soul Land will be in crisis!"

As the hall master of the War God Hall, how could he just remain sequestered in the rear!

Seeing this, other council members also reminded, "True as that may be, it's precisely because of the severe threat from the abyssal creatures that we must make early preparations to prevent the Holy Spirit Cult's evil Soul Masters from causing trouble!"

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"Indeed, Hall Master Guan, now is not the time to be impulsive, we must prioritize the overall situation!"

"Vice Hall Master Chen and the War Gods have already gone to the Abyss to confront the abyssal creatures. The Battle God Hall simply cannot do without you now."

Although the Battle God Hall is part of the federation, they do not have direct command authority!

Otherwise, there wouldn't be a position such as the Battle God Hall's hall master elected from within its ranks!

The nearest Qiangu Qingfeng communicated with spiritual power, "Hall Master Guan, I understand your thoughts, but even if you go, can you really withstand the Abyssal Emperor?"

"Don't forget, three Elders of the Sea God Pavilion have already died at its hands!"

Guan Yue wanted to retort, but she realized it was the truth!

If she went, could she really hold back the Abyssal Emperor and the Abyssal Creature Army's advance?

The answer was negative.

Immediately, she clenched her fists but then sat down...

Only then did Qiangu Qingfeng speak without a change in expression, "It seems that Hall Master Guan has calmed down. Let's continue the discussion now."

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Dark Bell watched Shen Yi fall to the ground multiple times under her attacks, only to stand up again...

She said expressionlessly, "Stop struggling. You know very well that without the federation's support, just you and those academy teachers will never be able to withstand the Holy Spirit Cult's assault!"

Shen Yi, her body already dyed red with blood, stared intently at the other and said word by word, "So what, even if I die, I will fight to my last breath to drag you down to Hell."

A glint of coldness flashed across Dark Bell's pupils, "Die together with me? Just who gave you that confidence!"

She hadn't killed Shen Yi because she wanted her to witness the destruction of Shrek Academy with her own eyes!

But now, it seemed the other had misunderstood something!

With that thought, her entire figure vanished in an instant...

Seeing her target disappear, Shen Yi inwardly exclaimed, "So fast! Neither the naked eye nor spiritual power can capture her movement trajectory!"

As she prepared to search for Dark Bell's whereabouts, cold words sounded from behind her, "What are you looking for?"

"What?"

Before she could react, Dark Bell's fair and seemingly boneless palm pressed directly onto her cheek...

The next second, with a surge of force, she smashed her toward the ground below...

In face of this power, Shen Yi had no chance to resist, her head collided with the ground...

"Bang!"

Blood flowed down from her head, dying her cheeks a crimson red...

A severe sense of dizziness prevented her from standing, as she gasped in fits and starts, "Cough cough..."

Seeing this, Dark Bell cast a sideward glance at another side and said displeasedly, "A bunch of trash, it's taken so long and you still haven't killed these Shrek Academy teachers!"

After saying this, she intended to take action herself...

But just as she stepped out with her right leg, a hand grabbed it tightly...

"If you want to lay a hand on them, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"