Chen Xinjie's ghostly reaction just now clearly pointed to one fact: the three God-Slaying Cannonballs should have been here all along!
"What did you say?" Chen Xinjie's voice was ethereal, carrying a sense of absurdity. "When did you receive the mission?"
"It was three years ago, Hall Master." Under Chen Xinjie's terrifying gaze, the legs of that War God felt weak, but he still braced himself and answered, "The guard duty rotates every three years; we're about to be relieved."
Chen Xinjie fell silent; he never expected there to be a traitor within.
He didn't doubt the guard's words.
Because he knew too well what kind of people those old fellows in the Federation were.
"The transfer order." Chen Xinjie's voice was icy. "Who issued the official transfer order that brought you here three years ago? Where are the original and the record?"
The scar-faced War God leading them immediately replied, "Reporting to the Hall Master, it was a top-secret transfer order jointly issued by the Supreme Council General Office and the Military General Staff Headquarters, stamped with the seals of the Council Chairman, the Military Chief, and... and your Hall Master's seal on the archive. The original is sealed in the military's top-secret archives, and we have an encrypted backup in our duty terminal available for review."
As he spoke, he instinctively reached to operate the soul guidance communication device on his arm, but then paused under Chen Xinjie's gaze.
Chen Xinjie's heart sank. The procedures, the seals—everything seemed to be in order. But this precisely indicated the high level of authority involved and the depth of the scheme.
Even his Hall Master authority could be "used."
He didn't immediately ask to check the transfer order backup, because it was likely already processed to be flawless.
Turning to Yun Ming and Zang Xin, Chen Xinjie didn't know what to say, having lost his initial assertiveness.
"Hall Master Chen." Yun Ming nodded slightly. "How is it?"
"My guess was correct, wasn't it?"
Zang Xin said nothing, just chuckled.
But this made Chen Xinjie even more furious.
He suppressed his anger: "I will give you an explanation."
"Oh, don't say that." Zang Xin shook his head. "It's all for the safety of the Douluo Continent; it should be an explanation to the people."
Arthur wanted to applaud; those words were powerful.
Chen Xinjie's face alternated between green and white, his Soul Power surging around him before he forcibly suppressed it.
Zang Xin's words hit too accurately. The War God Hall is responsible for the Douluo Continent's defense, and now with such a high-level mole, the ones most deserving of an explanation are the common people.
"You continue your mission. If this last one is lost, you will face military punishment."
Chen Xinjie turned and left, simultaneously activating his communication device, his voice cold as ice, "Contact everyone, convene the Supreme Meeting, everyone must attend!"
After leaving the War God Hall and confirming Gu Yue's information was accurate, Yun Ming naturally rushed back to Shrek Academy to take charge.
Zang Xin also returned to the Tang Sect with a solemn expression to make preparations.
Arthur looked at Leng Yaozhu: "Auntie, are we still looking for your sister?"
Seeing Yun Ming leave, Leng Yaozhu, who was also preparing to return, paused: "Next time."
Currently, it's only a guess that the Holy Spirit Cult has information about Leng Yulai.
The immediate priority is the lost God-Slaying Cannonballs; they need to return quickly to prepare a response.
Only Arthur and Agravaine remained.
"Busy, everyone's busy." Arthur looked disheartened. "Being busy is good."
Agravaine rubbed his messy hair: "What's gotten into you again? We just discovered such a big issue, and you're still thinking about causing trouble?"
"So what?" Arthur said casually. "Actually, I've known for a long time that two of them should be in the Holy Spirit Cult's hands."
Agravaine: "?"
"Where did you get that information? Why didn't you say anything earlier?"
"Don't ask. I can't explain the source of the information." Arthur spread his hands. "Otherwise, why do you think I suddenly launched a fierce attack on the Evil Soul Masters?"
Agravaine was stunned: "What does that have to do with fiercely attacking Evil Soul Masters? Do we need a reason to kill them?"
"Oh, never mind what I said."
Arthur turned and walked away: "Let's go, we'll continue hunting Evil Soul Masters."
The Holy Spirit Cult doesn't necessarily have to detonate Shrek City; their ultimate goal is mass casualties.
All Arthur can do now is try to find them beforehand and kill them all.
The Holy Spirit Cult's concealment is far superior to the Green Skeleton's; communication between its members is very sparse. Most even use one-way communication, meaning if one dies, the lead is lost. Moreover, the Green Skeleton is just a pawn of one of the Holy Spirit Cult's powerhouses... Time passed like this until the exchange between the Douluo Continent and the Star Luo Continent concluded.
After the exchange students from Shrek Academy returned to the Douluo Continent, they boarded a soul tool train directly for Shrek City.
The train sped along the soul guidance track, and the scenery outside the window rapidly receded.
Inside the carriage, the students from Shrek Academy who had returned from their exchange in the Star Luo Continent mostly looked tired, but also showed excitement about returning home and a hint of relief after completing an important mission.
Wu Zhangkong was conversing in a low voice with Zhuo Shi, occasionally looking out the window with a thoughtful expression.
On the other side, a dragon head emerged from Yuanen Yehui's backpack.
"Oh oh oh!" Yue looked out the window curiously. "This place is completely different from Star Luo."
Then he frowned more and more as he looked: "Why are there so few mountains and forests? Hmm, it feels inferior to Star Luo."
"Keep your voice down." Yuanen Yehui pushed him back forcefully. "Don't let the teachers find out, or you'll be in for it."
She had already felt Wu Zhangkong and Zhuo Shi's gazes.
Because Yue had no intention of hiding. He flew out directly, proclaiming arrogantly: "What are you afraid of!"
"My boss is... um... my sister-in-law is Arthur!"
"Who dares to have ideas about me!"
"I dare!" Xu Xiaoyan grabbed Yue's dragon horn, gritting her teeth. "What sister-in-law, sister-in-law? If you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll make you pay!"
"Tsk, why are you acting tough with me?" Yue's tone was disdainful. "If you're so brave, why don't you say that to my boss's face?"
Xu Xiaoyan first glanced around nervously, then, after confirming that Na'er or Gu Yue were not present, said, "I don't care, I just won't allow you to say that."
"Hmph, all bark and no bite."
"Grumble..." Xu Xiaoyan was furious. "What kind of talk is that? I call this long-term planning."
"Are you sure it's not cowardice?"
"…"
On the other side, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie sat together, somewhat distracted.
Xie Xie patted Tang Wulin and asked, "What are you thinking about? Aren't you happy to be home?"
Mid-sentence, Xie Xie suddenly realized, "Oh right, I forgot you don't have a home anymore."
Tang Wulin: "?"
If you can't say anything useful, don't say anything at all.
He looked at the carriage's layout with a worried expression, then sighed, "I'm worried about another accident happening."
He recalled that every time he took a soul tool train, he encountered an attack.
He really didn't understand why.
As good friends, Xie Xie naturally understood what Tang Wulin meant. He thought about it carefully, and it seemed to be true; every time he rode a train with Tang Wulin, something turbulent would happen.
"Alright, it's all just a coincidence." Xie Xie comforted him. "Nothing will happen this time."
No sooner had he spoken than the soul tool train was instantly pierced. Even Zhuo Shi didn't react in time.
Only then did a huge roar follow.
"…"
Xie Xie: "?"
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