Xu Xiaoyan chuckled, "With us here, the academy obviously has nothing to worry about. It's the Council Members of the federation who keep coming to discuss matters!"
Tang Wulin hesitated for a moment, "Really? That's good, but there's something I need to ask Xiao Yan to convey to Elder Cai and the others first."
The other party became serious as well, "Wulin, what is it?"
Tang Wulin organized his thoughts and narrated, "Xue Yuntian has died, and the evil Soul Masters like the Ghost Emperor have taken over the Douling Empire, and they've also activated the Ritual Formation. They are currently attempting to transform all the Soul Masters in the empire into evil Soul Masters!!"
"Just these for now, we'll discuss the details when we return!"
Although Xu Xiaoyan was surprised, she quickly noted it down, "Wulin, I understand. I'll inform everyone about this matter later!"
"Then we need to continue on our journey at full speed, so let's not chat for now!"
Having received an answer, Tang Wulin actively disconnected the communication…
Ye Xinglan, who happened to pass by, saw that her expression was a bit off and couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Yan, what happened? Your expression is so serious!"
Xu Xiaoyan snapped back to reality and said solemnly, "Xing Lan, you arrived just in time. Could you please go inform the other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion? Wulin and the others have just sent back some important intelligence!"
Hearing this, Ye Xinglan didn't hesitate at all and immediately disappeared from the spot…
Although she didn't know what it was, if it was something Wulin and his team went out of their way to convey, it definitely wasn't simple!
This scene left Xu Xiaoyan extremely astonished…
She couldn't help but exclaim in her mind, "This… Xing Lan's efficiency is really maximized, but I can't afford to waste any more time here either!!"
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Federation!
Inside a scientific research lab with extremely strict security!
The Federation Members in charge of guarding the place stopped Guan Yue on her arrival…
"Hall Master Guan, according to the regulations, everyone entering the lab must undergo a comprehensive inspection!"
Since it was her own command, Guan Yue naturally had to comply and slightly raised her hand before nodding, "Mhm!"
The two Federation Members closest to her exchanged a glance, said in unison, "Then, we ask for your forgiveness!"
Having said that, they conducted a thorough search and inspection on Guan Yue…
Only after confirming there was no issue did they each enter a complicated password, opening the gate…
"Hall Master Guan, please!"
Guan Yue didn't say much and stepped into the room…
Until her figure disappeared, the door was once again closed…
The Federation Soldiers finally breathed a sigh of relief…
They understood that searching Hall Master Guan had put a lot of pressure on them…
"It's fitting for Hall Master Guan to lead by example, with completely no airs about her."
"That's right, with someone like Hall Master Guan commanding the federation, we're bound to crush that Spirit Pagoda!"
"Even the high-ups in the federation are so cautious, we must not let our guard down either. We can't overlook a single suspicious person!"
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After Guan Yue entered the lab, a burst of pure white light enveloped her, causing her spiritual sea to become momentarily dazed…
Several seconds later, the feeling gradually faded away…
If one were to look forward, they would discover the vast space filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of research staff in white coats, constantly moving back and forth, completing the tasks assigned to them...
Of course, the most conspicuous of all were the various automated high-level soul-guided weapons installed on the walls...
Once there was an error in identity recognition for an intruder, these weapons would immediately strike!!!
Guan Yue nodded slightly, satisfied, "Not bad, transferring the research staff who are studying the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles here was the right choice!!"
If they had continued to stay in the old research labs, the safety would have been greatly compromised!!
Soon, a researcher with a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, emanating intelligence, noticed him and hurried over...
"Hall Master Guan, I didn't expect you to come in person. However, everyone is currently busy researching the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles and might not be able to greet you!"
Guan Yue shook his head, indicating it didn't matter, "It's fine, research is the most important thing for you all; everything else is secondary!"
The former researcher breathed a sigh of relief and then cautiously asked, "Hall Master Guan, may I ask what brings you here?"
Guan Yue casually replied, "Nothing serious, just to check how secure the lab is and, by the way, to inquire about the progress on the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles."
The man understood his intention upon hearing this...
"I see. As for the lab's security, I personally believe it's currently the safest place within the Federation!"
"The spies from the Spirit Pagoda shouldn't be able to get in!"
Guan Yue agreed, "Yes, I've already felt that."
The former, affirmed, went on to say, "As for the progress on the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles, it's also going very smoothly. Roughly estimated, we could finish one or two weeks ahead of schedule!"
This statement, however, made Guan Yue frown, "Just one or two weeks ahead? That doesn't seem like a significant improvement!"
He had thought that providing these researchers with an absolutely safe place to work would maximize efficiency!
Now it seemed not to be very feasible!
The man's face showed a hint of embarrassment, "Hall Master Guan, what you may not realize is that the research on the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles requires more than just a safe place!"
"The researchers have already put in their greatest effort!"
No matter how he framed it, the other party was the Hall Master of the War God Hall, so he couldn't outright say that Guan Yue didn't understand; he had to express this subtly...
Guan Yue expressed his apologies without hesitation, "Sorry, perhaps I misunderstood, considering how hard all the researchers are working!"
The former had not expected such candidness and immediately waved his hands in explanation, "No, no, no, what we do pales in comparison to commanding the entire Federation, as you do!!"
However, Guan Yue seriously reminded him, "That's not right, everyone is contributing to the Federation, no one is more noble than anyone else!"
The man swallowed, quickly correcting himself, "You're right, Hall Master Guan, it was thoughtless of me!"
Guan Yue didn't dwell on it and gestured for him to continue his work, "Alright, you go on with your tasks."
"Of course, if the researchers have any needs, do try to accommodate them as much as possible, we must not let everyone feel aggrieved!!"
The researchers were already investing all their time in research; if even their smallest needs couldn't be met, how could they work together wholeheartedly!
Upon hearing this, the man's attitude became even more respectful, "Yes, Hall Master Guan, we will not disappoint you!!"
He now harbored an illusion—that if the Council had allowed such a person to lead the Federation earlier, perhaps the situation would be much better than it is now!!
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