As Tang Wulin and others returned to the Blood God Army, they noticed something was amiss...
Xie Xie glanced around, furrowing his brows, "Wulin, why do I feel something's off? Why do the soldiers of the Blood God Army look so downcast!"
Yuanen Yehui, standing beside him, agreed with certainty, "Yes, everyone we passed looked mournful. Could something have happened while we were away?"
Yue Zhengyu shrugged, "That's simple enough, can't we just ask?"
In his opinion, it shouldn't be something as major as an attack by evil Soul Masters, or else the Blood God Army wouldn't be so calm!
Tang Wulin nodded and then walked toward one of the soldiers...
But before he could inquire, the soldier saluted and then spoke, "Major General Tang Wulin, and all officers, the commander is waiting in the conference room. There is something very important to convey!"
Tang Wulin asked with doubt, "Hmm? Did the commander mention what it is?"
The soldier hesitated for a moment, "Uh... please, it's best for you officers to proceed to the conference room, where the commander will explain!"
Seeing that the soldier wasn't inclined to explain further, Tang Wulin did not press, merely responded with a casual "Hmm"...
"Let's go, everyone, to the conference room first. The commander seems to have something to say!"
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The conference room!
Zhang Huanyun looked at one of the colonels, "What's the current situation of the Blood Dragon Squad?"
After returning to the Blood God Army, he had sent the surviving Jiang Qiyue and others to the medical unit!
The colonel reported, "Report to the commander, except for Colonels Ma Shan, Aruheng, and Jiang Wuyue who sacrificed their lives, the other members are still unconscious but with stable vital signs and no serious problems!"
"However, Colonel Ling Wuyue lost her right hand and will no longer be able to pilot a mecha in the future!"
He sighed helplessly after saying this...
Ling Wuyue was an ace mecha master, and losing her right hand is a huge blow to her!
The other officers also showed expressions of regret...
"Indeed, Colonel Ling Wuyue was one of the few ace mecha masters in the Blood God Army, what a pity!"
"The damn Holy Spirit Family, actually sending someone of the Darkness Phoenix level to assassinate, so despicable!"
"After such an incident, we must strengthen our defenses to prevent it from happening again!!"
Zhang Huanyun nodded slightly, "Hmm, what you say makes sense..."
But before he could continue, a voice came from outside...
"Commander, I am Tang Wulin. Can I come in now?"
Zhang Huanyun paused his speech and replied, "Wulin? Come in then!"
With that, Tang Wulin entered the conference room...
He looked towards Zhang Huanyun at the head seat and seriously said, "Commander, I heard from a soldier that you have something to tell me!"
Zhang Huanyun became a bit more solemn, "That's right, not just you, but all the officers here already know!"
Tang Wulin felt a sense of foreboding, "What exactly is the matter?"
Since entering the Blood God Army, he hadn't seen any members of the Blood Dragon Squad!
Zhang Huanyun answered in a deep voice, "While you were out on a search, the Blood Dragon Squad was attacked by the Darkness Phoenix of the Holy Spirit Cult!"
Tang Wulin was struck hard, exclaiming, "What? What happened to Brother Ruheng and the others?"
Zhang Huanyun sighed, "I'm sorry, Wulin, by the time we arrived, it was too late!"
Tang Wulin suppressed his inner emotions, trying to remain calm, "Commander, please tell me more details!"
However, if you looked closely, you'd notice his fist was clenched so tightly it made a "crack" sound!
Zhang Huanyun nodded, "Jiang Wuyue, Aruheng, Ma Shan, all three colonels have sacrificed their lives, and the other members have suffered varying degrees of injury!"
"They were the heroes of the Blood God Army!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin's expression instantly turned dazed, and he involuntarily took a few steps back...
Zhang Huanyun stood up, concerned, "Wulin, you..."
Tang Wulin spoke in a cold tone, "I'm sorry, Commander, I need some alone time right now!"
With those words, he turned around...
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The next day!
Chen Xinjie once again left the War God Hall and arrived at the Sea God's Pavilion...
But he was surprised to find that only half of the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion remained at the academy...
The others were nowhere to be found!
Seeing him arrive, Long Yeyue could only sigh helplessly...
Beside her, Cai Yue'er chuckled and teased, "Lord Chen, no matter how much you miss Elder Long, you can't keep coming into the Sea God's Pavilion, can you?"
Wu Changkong's expression immediately turned a bit odd...
While Tang Yinmeng and Lan Muzi were holding back their laughter, trying not to show any emotion on their faces...
Upon hearing this, Chen Xinjie's face showed some embarrassment, but he still pressed on, "I'm not here for that today; I'm here to discuss on behalf of the War God Hall with the Elders!"
Long Yeyue perked up at this, "Oh? On behalf of the War God Hall?"
Chen Xinjie's expression turned serious, "Indeed! This matter is also related to Shrek Academy!"
Seeing the seriousness of the situation, Wu Changkong and the others' expressions turned solemn, quietly watching...
Long Yeyue nodded, "Speak freely!"
Only then did Chen Xinjie say, "Your academy's former inner court student and current Spirit Pagoda's master, Gu Yue Na, is secretly manipulating the Spirit Pagoda in collaboration with many ferocious beasts!"
"And the newly established Ten Thousand Beast Platform was also built by her to control humanity!"
The faces of the Elders all changed dramatically at his words...
Long Yeyue's tone turned a bit colder, "Xinjie, do you have any proof for your accusations against our academy's student?"
Chen Xinjie calmly responded, "No, I don't!"
Cai Yue'er stared at him, "Lord Chen, without evidence, saying such things is far too absurd, isn't it?"
Tang Yinmeng also voiced her opinion, "I don't believe Gu Yue Na would do such things either!"
Wu Changkong pressed his thin lips together, "I've used the Ten Thousand Beast Platform personally, and I didn't feel anything unusual!"
Having anticipated this reaction, Chen Xinjie remained unfazed, "Even though I have no proof, there is indeed a grand conspiracy within the Spirit Pagoda!
Long Yeyue coldly interrupted, "Enough, Lord Chen, there is not a single word of what you say that we can trust!"
"Leave. The Sea God's Pavilion does not welcome you today!!"
Chen Xinjie opened his mouth, unsure of how to persuade them...
He could only stand up, "Elders, then I'll take my leave first!"
Indeed, it still requires absolute proof!
After he left, Long Yeyue's expression immediately returned to calm, "Elders, what are your thoughts on what Lord Chen said previously?"
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