The Chairman finally revealed a satisfied expression, "Hmm, remember what you just said. If the research hasn't advanced to the next phase in ten days, I trust you know the consequences!!"
With that, he left without looking back...
It was only then that the other researchers stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes toward the man in charge...
They had heard the conversation very clearly...
They complained, "Isn't the Chairman asking too much of us? Analyzing these abyssal resources already drains so much energy, how can we possibly finish all this work in ten days!"
"Indeed, to advance the research to the next stage within ten days would be incredibly difficult, even if we worked day and night!!"
"Although we know the Chairman is doing this for the federation, he should at least consider our feelings and not push us so hard!"
"Hey, there's no use talking about the Chairman here; he can't hear us. The current situation of the federation is indeed not very optimistic, so we must endure it!"
"Ah, if only I knew, I would have left the federation and joined the Spirit Pagoda, where the treatment might have been better, not like this..."
The man in charge swept a cold glance at them and rebuked, "Enough! I can pretend I didn't hear what you just said, but if anyone else disturbs the morale, don't blame me for showing no mercy!!"
"Now, continue with the research!"
He was well aware that the researchers were speaking the truth, but for the sake of the federation, he had to endure!!
In an instant, all the researchers quieted down, held their complaints in their hearts, and silently resumed their research...
Despite the complaints, the research had to continue...
Otherwise, how could they stand against the Spirit Pagoda!
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After leaving, the Chairman, with hands clasped behind him, sighed, "Ah, I don't want to put so much pressure on them, but the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile must be completed as soon as possible!"
Although he was not knowledgeable about research, he knew analyzing abyssal resources was no simple task!
But now, he could only place his hope in the researchers!
At that moment, several council members approached him, each wearing a gravely serious expression...
"Chairman, there's serious trouble. The Spirit Pagoda seems to have found out about our secret development of the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile, and they've sent quite a few people to the abyssal plane!!"
"That's right, and among them are some powerful Soul Masters; it's clear they intend to hinder us!!"
"Although we don't know how the Spirit Pagoda got the information, should we recall the federation members stationed at the abyssal plane?"
Upon hearing this, the Chairman didn't immediately issue any orders but pondered, "So the Spirit Pagoda has discovered it after all?"
"However, since the extraction of rare resources has ended, even if the Spirit Pagoda goes to the abyssal plane, it's likely just a waste of time; they cannot stop our plan from proceeding!"
From this, it seemed the Spirit Pagoda had just discovered the plan...
A sigh of relief escaped his chest...
One council member said with a wry smile, "Chairman, if only it were just that. It seems the people from the Spirit Pagoda also want to seize the rights to use the abyssal plane!!"
A question mark surfaced in the Chairman's mind, "???"
Seize the rights to use the abyssal plane?
He found himself unable to fathom the Spirit Pagoda's moves...
Inside were nothing but some unexploited rare resources, the rest being worthless!
Another council member spoke up, "Chairman, you probably can't guess the Spirit Pagoda's actions, right?"
"However, I think, if the Spirit Pagoda wants to seize the abyssal plane's rights, they must have their reasons!"
"Perhaps, they plan to use these rare resources to develop a defensive system that could withstand a God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile!"
"With the precedent set by Tang Sect's Super Condensed Soul Guidance Defensive Array System, we can't be careless!"
The Chairman decisively dismissed the idea, "No... it shouldn't be possible. It took Tang Sect a full ten-plus years of effort to develop the Super Condensed Soul Guidance Defensive Array System!"
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"The thought that Spirit Pagoda can develop it within a few months is pure delusion!!"
The council members glanced at each other, deciding to reveal even more serious news...
"Chair, there is something we must say. Not long ago, Di Tian of the Spirit Pagoda seemed to have personally visited the Tang Sect!"
"Not only that, but members of the federation saw him leave with a smile on his face, in very good spirits!"
"Which means... the Spirit Pagoda may well have obtained the manufacturing blueprints for the Super Condensed Soul Guidance Defensive Array System from the Tang Sect!"
"Given the federation's level of scientific research, it wouldn't be difficult to replicate a defensive system within a few months!!"
This was their real concern!!
The Chairman fell silent...
He wanted very much to retract his earlier words, filled with certainty...
If the Tang Sect really collaborated with the Spirit Pagoda, perhaps, they really could create a defense system in a short time capable of withstanding a God-Slaying Level soul cannonball.
By then, even if the federation created a fourth God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile, it would be of no use and have no impact on the situation!!
After taking a deep breath, he couldn't help but change his mind...
"Issue my orders, send someone to the Tang Sect to inquire immediately!!"
"If the Tang Sect and the Spirit Pagoda really reached an agreement, we must stop it at any cost!!"
All the council members said in unison, "Yes, Chairman!"
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Douling Empire!
Inside the grand hall!
Xue Yuntian looked at the support-class Soul Masters kneeling on the ground with an icy expression and said, "You're indeed a bunch of waste, failing to cure even one person!!"
"How shall I deal with you?"
He had already assured Shrek Academy that he would definitely cure Xie Xie!!
Yet, to his surprise, so many had failed!
This was a huge loss of face for him as the emperor!!
Hearing these words, they instinctively buried their heads, "Your Majesty the Emperor, please forgive us!!"
For that Xie Xie, they really did their best!
His body was fully healed, and they made sure there were no problems with his spiritual power, but he just couldn't wake up from his coma!!
In simple terms, like a living dead!
If it weren't for the fact he was an Elder of the Sea God's Pavilion, they would have certainly suspected him of feigning this condition!
Xue Yuntian pursed his lips, expressionlessly said, "If this were a few years ago, all of your heads would have already fallen!!"
"But considering the empire's current situation, every Soul Master will be important in the future..."
"You shall be spared from death!!"
The people then could finally catch their breath, gratefully saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor!!"
Right now, they wanted nothing more than to leave the imperial palace as soon as possible, the farther the better!!
Xue Yuntian, of course, saw what they were thinking and waved his hand, "Get lost! And in the future, it's best you never appear before me again, !!"
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