On the other side, at the agreed-upon location, the Azure Oxpython and Titan Ape were dumbfounded as they looked at the numerous soul beast cages before them...
The Titan Ape swallowed hard and said incredulously, "Big... Big brother, isn't Gu Yuena going a bit too far? The number has obviously exceeded my expectations!!"
The Azure Oxpython also put his hand to his forehead and chuckled bitterly, "Gu Yuena is really ruthless. Although we agreed to help her transport the soul beasts, surely this is too many??"
Indeed, what met their eyes was a mountain of soul beast cages, so numerous that one could hardly discern their approximate quantity with the naked eye...
The Titan Ape shook his head and said again, "Big brother, what do we do? Should we go back on our word??"
The Azure Oxpython sighed, "Go back on our word? It's already too late for that, and besides, didn't you notice the many Soul Masters hiding around us?"
As if he understood, the Titan Ape smirked, "I get it, big brother, leave it to me!"
This response left the former somewhat perplexed, "Leave it to you? What do you plan to do??"
The Titan Ape paused for a moment before answering, "Of course, to take care of them!"
The Azure Oxpython rolled his eyes, "Idiot, if you take care of them, the federation and Spirit Pagoda would be officially at war, don't do something that foolish!"
"However, knocking them unconscious isn't such a big deal!"
Instantly understanding, the Titan Ape gave a thumbs-up, "Big brother, you're definitely the smart one!"
Without hesitation, he charged towards the back...
After a series of wails, the Titan Ape stepped back into sight...
He said with pride, "Big brother, all done, making them sleep for a day won't be a problem!"
Those Soul Masters were very weak, easily knocked out!
The Azure Oxpython had no doubts about his methods and nodded, "Alright, let's release our true selves then, and send these soul beasts to the soul beast forest in one go!"
The Titan Ape agreed, "Okay, it'll save us the trouble of making several trips!!!"
The next second, they stopped restraining their massive bodies and transformed into their true forms of the Azure Oxpython and Titan Ape, each towering hundreds of meters at a glance...
"Let's get to work!"
At that command, they carried the soul beast cages on their backs and sprinted towards the soul beast forest at high speed...
The entire ground trembled from the weight...
Soon after, federation members who noticed their comrades' sudden lack of communication hurried to the scene...
After finding their fallen companions, they quickly bent down to check on them...
The leading captain breathed a sigh of relief, "Phew... thankfully, they've only been knocked unconscious; there's no danger to their lives!"
"This was definitely done by people from the Spirit Pagoda, how infuriating!!"
"Cough cough... considering we were observing them and they didn't kill directly, it's already them showing mercy!"
"You, whose side are you on, the federation or the Spirit Pagoda, to speak for the opponent!?"
"I... I'm just telling it like it is, I meant nothing else by it!"
The leading captain shouted sternly, "Silence, everyone. Take them back to the federation for treatment. For the time being, let's hold off on the surveillance of the Spirit Pagoda!"
Surely, the Spirit Pagoda's action this time must be a warning, but next time, it might not be the same!
Because of this, we must first consult with the Hall Master before making any further decisions!!
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The federation!!
Upon receiving the news immediately, Ao Rui promptly informed Guan Yue...
The latter raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Has the Spirit Pagoda finally lost its patience and taken action? However, it seems they're not planning on a complete fallout with us, merely a simple warning."
Ao Rui spoke with some indignation, "The Spirit Pagoda is really taking our Federation too lightly to dare make a move. We must seek justice!"
This was an obvious provocation to the Federation!
Upon seeing this, Guan Yue spoke out to soothe, "War God Ao Rui, please keep calm. Those sent out were from the Federation to monitor the Spirit Pagoda. Speaking truthfully, we don't have the moral high ground here!"
"Furthermore, the Spirit Pagoda did not go so far as to kill them, they only knocked them out!"
Ao Rui paused, dissatisfied, "Even so, it still doesn't sit well with me!"
Guan Yue pursed her lips, "For the time being, let's stop the Federation members from monitoring them, shall we?"
"After all, no matter how well they hide, they cannot escape Gu Yuena's eyes!"
Her spiritual power is something even I fear!
If it is not absolutely necessary, I would prefer not to confront her!
Ao Rui hesitated for a moment before presenting his opinion, "Hall Master, if we cancel the surveillance, we'll be blind to the Spirit Pagoda's every move!"
"If they launch a sudden attack, they'll have the upper hand!"
However, Guan Yue flatly denied, "That won't happen. Right now, the Spirit Pagoda is busy mass-producing soul beasts, they have no time for these concerns!"
Gu Yuena and the other ferocious beasts' primary goal is merely to revive the Soul Beast Clan, not to start a war with the Federation!
Seeing this, Ao Rui could only exclaim in frustration, "This is bad luck. Had I known that Gu Yuena would become such a troublesome enemy, we should have dealt with her in secret earlier!"
Guan Yue found this statement somewhat amusing and exasperating, "Deal with her? She was highly regarded by both Shrek Academy and the Spirit Pagoda in the past!"
"Had we touched her, the Federation's position would likely have been jeopardized!"
The Elders of the Sea God Pavilion of the Shrek Academy were particularly overprotective!
If it weren't for Gu Yuena voluntarily leaving Shrek Academy and severing all ties...
The Federation would have to think twice before making an enemy of her!
Ao Rui seemed to sense something amiss, "Hall Master, why do I get the feeling that you are praising her?"
If the other person were not the Hall Master, one might even suspect they were a spy for the Federation!
Guan Yue did not deny it and boldly admitted, "Indeed, I was praising her just now. To plan all this at such a young age and seize the position of the Spirit Pagoda's master by her own strength is no ordinary feat for any Soul Master!"
Without any exaggeration, if Gu Yuena were to join the Federation, the Chairman's seat might have to be vacated for her!
Ao Rui's expression visibly turned even more sullen...
Guan Yue coughed, "Alright, despite the praise for Gu Yuena, she is indeed an enemy of our Federation, and I will not forget that."
At the fall of her words, the former's expression finally eased...
"Then, Hall Master, what should we do next?"
Guan Yue propped up her chin, murmuring, "The next step? For now, I haven't decided yet, but launching the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles to bombard the evil Soul Masters in the Douling Empire, that's certain!"
"Otherwise, they may become even more troublesome to deal with over time!"
By then, even with God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles at our disposal, it may not be possible to completely eliminate these evil Soul Masters!!
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