Regarding this, the Chairman feigned ignorance and asked, "This morning, which Elder Yuanen are you referring to?"
Yuan En Zhentian knew that unless he spoke out, the other would never admit it, "Isn't the Spirit Pagoda blatantly deploying Mechas and members to provoke the federation? Or is that just a rumor?"
As a member with significant influence among the federation's upper echelons, it was impossible to be unaware of this matter!
Hearing this, the former responded without any change in expression, "I see... It seems there has been a misunderstanding. The Spirit Pagoda's visit to the Federation Headquarters was merely for simple negotiations!"
Facing this perfunctory response, Yuan En Zhentian clearly wasn't ready to let it go and pressed on, "Really? But if it was just for negotiations, was there any need to dispatch so many Mechas?"
The Chairman's gaze grew more solemn, "Elder Yuanen, this matter concerns the federation and the Spirit Pagoda. Shrek Academy should not have the right to interfere, should it?"
He wasn't ready to reveal that the God-Slaying soul-guided missiles had become ineffective!
Otherwise, the federation's status would plummet, at least, it wouldn't be on par with the Spirit Pagoda!
Of course, it wouldn't be long before the Spirit Pagoda would leak this piece of information in secret as well!
But at least it could buy a few days of breathing time!
Yuan En Zhentian swallowed hard and then continued, "Chairman, there indeed is no need for Shrek Academy to interfere in this matter, but... is the reality truly as you've stated?"
"Should there be any mishap, it would affect the entire Soul Land!"
However, the former was adamant about keeping secrets, his gaze turning colder, "That is all I can tell you. If Elder Yuanen doesn't believe me, then there's nothing I can do about it!"
Yuan En Zhentian stared into his eyes, and after a few seconds, he sighed, "Is that so? Perhaps I am indeed overthinking it."
Without the truth from the other party, there was no way to force him...
Nevertheless, if something did happen between the Spirit Pagoda and the federation, it surely wouldn't stay hidden for long...
With this in mind, he didn't continue to press the issue, "Since it's all a misunderstanding, then I won't disturb you any longer. Goodbye!"
Having said that, he turned around, intending to leave...
Seeing this, the Chairman called out to stop him, "Wait a moment..."
Yuan En Zhentian halted his steps and inquired, "Does the Chairman have anything else to say?"
The Chairman fell silent for a while, then slowly stood up, "This matter is indeed not that simple. If I were to tell Elder Yuanen, could you keep it confidential?"
After much deliberation, he thought that if the other person was an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, he probably wouldn't leak the information!
Yuan En Zhentian didn't know why the other party suddenly agreed, but he still spoke with utmost seriousness, "Of course, in the name of the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, I will never divulge this matter!"
"In that case, please follow me, Elder Yuanen!"
...
Afterward, under the Chairman's guidance, Yuan En Zhentian arrived at the location where the God-Slaying soul-guided missiles were stored...
The dozens of Federation Members in charge of guarding the place said in unison, "Chairman!!"
The Chairman nodded and commanded, "Alright, open the entrance."
Normally, the consent of all Council Members was required to enter this place, but since that incident occurred, it had lost its significance!
The federation members certainly dared not refute and one by one, they entered their passwords into the device behind them...
Finally, after everyone had entered their passwords, the large doors behind them began to slowly open...
Upon seeing the scene inside, Yuan En Zhentian's eyes widened, "This is..."
The Chairman sighed, "That's right, this is the place designated for the God-killing soul-guided missiles. It's guarded by federation members, each retaining a piece of the password. Only after entering them in succession can it be opened!"
Yuan En Zhentian pursed his lips, "I never imagined that the God-killing soul-guided missiles from the rumors would look like this!"
Unlike normal soul cannonballs, the God-killing soul-guided missiles in front of them were hundreds of meters in size, and just looking at them from a distance made one's heart feel suffocated...
It was hard to believe the terrifying destruction they would cause if they exploded!
He quickly turned his gaze back to the Chairman, asking, "Chairman, I am grateful that you brought me here, but won't this affect the federation?"
The latter shook his head, indicating it didn't matter, "Not at all, because the God-killing soul-guided missiles before us are already invalid!!"
Yuan En Zhentian's pupils shrank, "Invalid??"
Then, as if realizing something, "Could it be because of the Spirit Pagoda?"
Anger appeared on the Chairman's cheeks as if out of nowhere, "Although there's no evidence, if things are as expected, it would be the work of the Spirit Pagoda!"
"Leng Yaozhu used the pretense of negotiations to attract the federation's attention, then had a hidden piece within our ranks find and destroy the God-killing soul-guided missile,"
"That was her true intent!!"
Yuan En Zhentian also realized the severity of the problem, "I see, no wonder the Chairman was reluctant to reveal it at the beginning. It's no surprise. If the fact that the God-killing soul-guided missiles are invalid were to leak, I fear the Spirit Pagoda, having absorbed so many Soul Masters, would become completely unrestrained!"
The Chairman involuntarily closed his eyes, "Indeed, that is what worries me!"
"It's now certain that almost all the high levels of the Spirit Pagoda are ferocious beasts that have survived. They use some method to force Soul Masters to join. In the future, they will definitely cause chaos, and might even overthrow the long-standing human rule!!"
Yuan En Zhentian took a deep breath, "I will inform the other Elders about this. We must prepare a way to respond before the Spirit Pagoda takes action!"
...
The Spirit Pagoda!
A Spirit Pagoda member furrowed his brow and spoke, "Pagoda Master, the God-killing soul-guided missile has been confirmed to be destroyed, yet the federation has not made any moves. Could it be that the plan actually failed?"
The corners of Leng Yaozhu's mouth lifted slightly, "No, the lack of any action is the best proof that the plan was successful. Revealing that the God-killing soul-guided missile meant to restrain the Spirit Pagoda is now ineffective would likely cause a huge uproar in the Soul Land. The federation wouldn't be so foolish!"
The former revealed an expression of sudden realization, "I see, truly fitting of the Lord of the Cold Tower. I was almost deceived by the federation!"
Leng Yaozhu paused, then commanded, "Continue to have someone secretly monitor the federation. Report any and all activities!"
The former immediately responded, "Yes, Pagoda Master, but... shouldn't we take this opportunity to launch an attack? The God-killing soul-guided missile is already ineffective, and just based on the number of Soul Masters, the federation can't possibly be our opponent in the Spirit Pagoda."
"Besides, we've also purchased a large amount of Battle Armor from the Blacksmith Association..."
Leng Yaozhu's gaze toward him turned colder, "That's not for you to meddle in. If you do anything unnecessary, you should understand the consequences!"
Her goal was merely to prevent the federation from releasing the God-killing soul-guided missile. Since her objective was achieved, everything else would naturally wait until Gu Yuena returned to decide!
The federation member quickly knelt down, speaking anxiously and fearfully, "Yes... Pagoda Master!"