Chapter 3376: Hatred

Di Tian rubbed his head, "Bi Ji, let's proceed with that plan. During this period, we must pay attention to that Tang Wulin, and prevent him from harassing our leader again!"

Had the opponent's strength not grown, I would have killed him!

Otherwise, I would definitely have eliminated him secretly to prevent the leader from being distracted!

Bi Ji took a deep breath, "Yes, I know. I've already arranged for more Spirit Pagoda members around the leader's room. The moment Tang Wulin appears again, he will be immediately detected!"

"It's just, the leader will be inconvenienced!"

Di Tian also showed a hint of guilt, but continued, "Ah... there's no other way. However, what's the situation with the federation these days?"

Lately, I have hardly heard anything about the federation!

They are probably weaving some unknown schemes in the dark!

Bi Ji hesitated for a moment and replied, "Currently, there aren't any obvious abnormal actions; however, they often send people to the soul beast forest, probably because they have noticed something!"

After all, the Spirit Pagoda has dispatched so many Soul Masters to guard the area, it would be difficult not to attract attention!

But what's reassuring is that those Spirit Pagoda members had that thing implanted in them, so it rules out that they are spies from the federation!

They will not pass the information to the federation!

Di Tian, however, sneered, "Hmmph, I'm not afraid the federation could get anything out of these Spirit Pagoda members; I fear they might use underhanded methods!"

"Like directly invading their spiritual power for investigation!"

Such tactics are almost routine for the federation!

Exposure is certain; it's just a matter of time...

Bi Ji pondered, "Even if the federation knows that these artificial spirit beasts cannot reproduce, there shouldn't really be a problem, should there?"

She didn't think the federation would take any action after learning this news!

Di Tian, however, changed his tone, "No… we all know that the leader's purpose is to rejuvenate the Soul Beast Clan, and to achieve this goal, enabling the artificial spirit beasts to reproduce is essential!"

"If the federation becomes aware of this, then in their eyes, the plan to rejuvenate the Soul Beast Clan is already a failure!"

"Consequently, the deterrent power of the Spirit Pagoda will greatly diminish!"

If this circulates within the Spirit Pagoda, we would likely lose many members!

This is clearly not good!

Bi Ji seemed to realize something, "Hmm, Di Tian, you make some good points; I'll go inform them later!"

Di Tian, however, dismissed the suggestion, "No need, although those Spirit Pagoda members go to guard the soul beast forest, only a few know the real situation. If you inform them, it might increase the likelihood of premature exposure,"

"For now, let's not take any action and wait for the leader's next command!"

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Tang Sect!

While processing documents, Liang Xiaoyu, upon seeing the sudden appearance of Guo Xiaoxu, immediately stopped and asked in perplexity, "Hall Master Guo, why are you here instead of staying with Chief Ye?"

Guo Xiaoxu sat down opposite him and casually said, "Hmm… nothing much, it's just that our Tang Sect has been a bit too peaceful lately, hasn't it?"

Liang Xiaoyu rolled his eyes and replied annoyedly, "Back then, the federation and the Spirit Pagoda made quite a fuss over our Soul-guided Defensive Array System!"

"Hall Master Guo, are you a masochist? Isn't it a good thing that our Tang Sect can be as tranquil as it is now? Are you hoping for some major event to happen?"

The Tang Sect had barely stabilized its footing after the disaster of its near destruction, yet such a statement was truly baffling!

Guo Xiaoxu countered, "Ah, Hall Master Liang, you've misunderstood me. How could I possibly wish for anything to happen to Tang Sect?"

"But don't you find it strange? The Federation and Spirit Pagoda, they seem like the calm before the storm!"

Liang Xiaoyu raised his eyebrows, surprised, "Isn't that normal? After all, it wasn't long ago that the Spirit Pagoda convened all forces to discuss the extermination of the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Master!"

"Don't you know?"

If he remembered correctly, when they were deciding who would accompany the Sect Leader, he was also present!

Guo Xiaoxu scratched his head, unable to express his thoughts clearly, visibly agitated, "Of course I know, but... ah, anyway... how should I explain this to you, really"

Seeing this, Liang Xiaoyu couldn't help but laugh, "Hall Master Guo, don't be upset. I was just teasing you. I know what you mean!"

He had only meant to tease him; he did not expect that the usually calm individual would become so flustered…

Guo Xiaoxu realized he had been played and gritted his teeth, "You… you are infuriating!"

"Forget it, I am tolerant, and I can't be bothered to argue with you!"

Liang Xiaoyu shrugged, "Well then, back to the previous topic, it is odd that both the Federation and Spirit Pagoda are so peaceful!"

"Thus, I sent people to investigate."

Guo Xiaoxu's eyes lit up, eagerly asking, "And then? Did you discover anything?"

Liang Xiaoyu elongated his tone, "There were certainly findings, but may I ask why you are inquiring about all this, Hall Master Guo?"

The former coughed guiltily, "Cough, it's nothing, I was just thinking of taking over Ye Xinglan's management duties. I at least need to understand the current situation on the Continent."

Liang Xiaoyu was sceptical, "Is that really why?"

Guo Xiaoxu patted his chest, earnestly saying, "Of course, that's why. Do you think I would lie to you?"

Liang Xiaoyu seemed to realize something and exclaimed, "Wait, you're not planning to use this situation with the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Master to avenge Zhao Chong, are you?"

He hadn't expected that the former would still remember the vendetta of the Ghost Emperor killing Zhao Chong!

Exposed, Guo Xiaoxu also tried to suppress any change in his expression…

"You're overthinking it. That Ghost Emperor is of God Rank and though I have gained significant strength from training hard these past years, facing him would still be impossible!"

"Hall Master Liang, you're overestimating me!"

Liang Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief, "Is that so? Maybe I was mistaken, indeed the Ghost Emperor is not someone you and I can handle!"

"Only Tang Wulin, Gu Yuena, and those of Limit Douluo level could possibly fight him; otherwise, it would be a sure death!"

Guo Xiaoxu smiled faintly, "I know. The key to defeating the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Master is Gu Yuena and Tang Wulin!"

"This is also why our Tang Sect hasn't fully sided with the Federation. If something happened to the Spirit Pagoda, the entire Continent would be affected!"

He was well aware of these matters, but was that a reason not to avenge a friend if the enemy was formidable?

That was unthinkable; it was merely a matter of waiting for the right opportunity to take revenge!!

However, it was currently impossible to do so!

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