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Facing the routine moral blackmail of the councilors, Feng Zaixing's attitude was resolute: bloody suppression.
After all, it's called a federation; it wouldn't be right without some gunfights, and it would be even more inappropriate not to get involved with the councilors.
"Ahhh—tyrant, public enemy!"
"You are destroying the relationship between the Federation and Shrek, and you are trampling on the Federation's democracy!"
Screams filled the air. Limbs flew amidst the artillery fire of the parade. The firepower of a dozen black mechas was enough to kill high-level Spirit Masters, and Feng Zaixing had no intention of holding back.
"Little Red, gun form," he commanded Mu Ye's red mecha. The latter completed a super assembly with a ping-pong sound, transforming into a sniper rifle over two meters long.
"Boom!"
Performing a 270-degree rotation, Feng Zaixing stepped into a bow stance, shouldered the sniper rifle, aimed, and fired.
The enormous recoil forced him back several steps, but the effect was significant—the shouts of "tyrant" and "public enemy" vanished.
Only two councilors and a few reporters remained alive from the parade. Their opposition to Feng Zaixing had completely disappeared.
"Very good. It seems everyone no longer has an opinion of me. Since that's the case, I'll express my opinion of you."
Feng Zaixing nodded with satisfaction, striding through the blood to stand before the survivors. He waved and smiled:
"Take them back. Torture them severely. Dig out everyone behind them. If they don't talk, kill their entire Family."
The Nine Stars Association surrounded them. A reporter instantly turned pale with fright, falling to his knees before this ruthless man who spoke of killing entire families with a smile, crying:
"No, sir, I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything! Please spare my Family—"
"Talk? Didn't you just call me a tyrant and public enemy? What's with kneeling now? Where's your democratic faith?"
Feng Zaixing asked with a smile.
"I, I..."
The reporter trembled, thinking he had expected a routine appearance from the dove faction, an opportunity for a political show. Who would have thought he would actually flip the table?
Angel Spirit Masters were known for their uprightness. How did such a ruthless killer emerge?
Seeing the man's expression, Feng Zaixing's heart became clear as a mirror. He let out an "Oh" and smiled:
"I understand. You are best at pointing guns at good people. So when you say I trample on the blood, I'd better really trample on it. That way, you won't dare to use the banner of democracy, the banner of speaking for the people, to exploit the populace for your private gain."
At his words, the reporters and two councilors were all struck by lightning, their Faces ashen.
Are these things that can be openly said? Is there no longer any pretense of harmony on the surface? This is lawless.
"All talk of principles, all thoughts of business. Disgusting, truly disgusting. I'm much more open about it. I don't admit to being a public enemy, but 'tyrant' isn't bad."
Feng Zaixing's expression turned cold. He said to Han Tianyi behind him, "Grand Master Uncle, these people are suspected of corruption, colluding with enemy nations, betraying the Federation's interests, and possibly treason. Please extract everything from their minds."
Yu Guanzhi's Face twitched upon hearing this. He said, "Can you be a little gentler? At least have some evidence."
"Won't we have evidence once we raid their homes? If not, we'll frame them. Besides, how many of them aren't corrupt?"
Feng Zaixing's Face was full of sarcasm, yet his eyes were exceptionally clear, and his Overlord Way Battle Intent surged.
He Cultivated the Overlord Way precisely because he found the Kingly Way insufficient. To become a true Buddha who purifies the world, one must first possess the thunderous means of a Vajra's wrath.
Feng Zaixing continued, "I'll write the report, and you sign the slip. It's procedurally sound. When Shrek killed sixteen councilors' entire families back then, they didn't even follow procedures. I'm giving the Federation a lot of Face."
"Hmph, if they dared to parade in Shrek City when Yun Ming stormed Mingdu, I would respect them as men. But since they are merely mouthpieces and pawns, they must be prepared to be slaughtered!"
With that, he took out a slip of paper, gestured on it, and handed it to Long Tianwu: "I suspect they are colluding with terrorists. Uncle Long, I'm counting on you."
"If anything goes wrong, I, Feng Zaixing, will bear all responsibility. You all need not worry about the consequences. I am the pawn crossing the river; you all sit steadily in the central command tent." "Good." Long Tianwu took the slip and soared into the sky, a white light like thunder streaking across the firmament, returning to the War God Hall to dispatch personnel.
Things were clear by this point. On his way back, the Sword God had already formed, and the Limit Realm was within reach. He naturally had to stand with Feng Zaixing.
Just as Feng Zaixing said, once he broke through to the Limit Douluo, coupled with his Spirit Fusion Skill, what was there to fear in the entire continent?
The Four-Word Douluo Armor depended on Zhen Hua and Feng Zaixing. There was no need to think about whom to help.
Yu Guanzhi said no more. Feng Zaixing's words reminded him that Shrek had killed sixteen federal councilors without giving the Federation any Face. Why should he bother with these things?
Letting the young people stir up heaven and earth, shaking up this corrupt system, was not bad. If they retreated at the first layer of counterattack, suppressing Shrek would be a dream.
At this moment, Luan Hongchen also led the experts of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy to surround the area, sealing it off, cleaning up the scene, and conducting interrogations on the spot.
Soon, there was an answer.
"You took campaign funds from the Tang Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. There's a big shot from the Shen Family behind you. Not bad, you know how to drag the Five Great Families into it too."
Upon receiving the answer, Feng Zaixing marveled, then looked at Luan Hongchen and Kong Yao, feigning confusion:
"Dean, Elder Kong, didn't you say the Shen Family is as close as our own, and the Northern Sea Legion is full of elites from our academy? Why are they speaking for Shrek and surrounding us?"
"Is this the choice of one person from the Shen Family, or the will of the entire Shen Family? The superior of these two, the dove faction's big shot Shen Changyan, is Shen Tian, the Clan Chief of the Shen Family, and the third brother of the military's Chief of General Staff."
The Shen Family was the only one of the Five Great Families that supported the dove faction, controlling the Northern Sea Legion and the Mingdu City Guard. The current Clan Chief held the rank of Chief of General Staff in the military, a general.
His second brother, Shen Changyuan, served as the Chief of the Mingdu City Guard District, holding the rank of lieutenant general.
His third brother, Shen Changyan, had poor Cultivation talent and entered politics, becoming an elder of the dove faction and a prominent figure. He was not only a councilor but also the Deputy Governor of Mingdu City.
The current Commander of the Northern Sea Legion, Shen Yue, was Shen Tian's granddaughter and the most outstanding talent of the Shen Family's third generation.
Luan Hongchen's Face was ashen, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "What more is there to think about? Shen Changyan tacitly allowed them to cause trouble, making it clear he's against us. He himself is the Face of the Shen Family!"
Rage flared in Kong Yao's eyes. Shen Changyan's wife was a woman from the Kong Family. This was a betrayal of their political marriage!
Yu Guanzhi's brows were tightly furrowed. The internal relationships of the Five Great Families were complex. Disturbing Shen Changyan, who knew how many things it would unearth?
But from the current situation, Feng Zaixing seemed determined to investigate to the very end.
"Zaixing, some matters are not suitable for excessive action now. After all, you are not yet a Limit Douluo," Yu Guanzhi said in a low voice, his tone filled with worry.
Luan Hongchen and Kong Yao's minds cleared, their anger subsiding slightly. The Shen Family was deeply rooted in Mingdu. Shen Tian and the Minister of Military Affairs were brothers-in-law. If they couldn't be completely eliminated in one go, there would surely be endless future troubles.
But doing so would cause a huge upheaval in the entire military, and young people like Feng Zaixing might not be able to weather the storm.
"I understand. Isn't Uncle Long looking for evidence?"
Feng Zaixing looked at the War God Hall team, led by the six War Gods, surging out from the distant snowy mountains, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"Using popular support to destroy a government—who doesn't know how to use this trick? Today, I'll send him to prison first."
He turned to Face the young Faces, raised his right hand, and shouted:
"All members of my Nine Stars Association, go to the various strongholds in Mingdu and mobilize the masses! Storm Congress, burn the Shen Family estate!"
"Storm Congress, burn the Shen Family estate! Storm Congress, burn the Shen Family estate!"
Loud, orderly shouts echoed through the sky. The eight core members each led their people, streaks of light flying through Mingdu, igniting a youthful blaze.
Le Zhengyang, Le Zheng'en, and Yu Guanzhi exchanged glances, all seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
With the Overlord Way and the Kingly Way used in conjunction, even if Feng Zaixing wasn't a Spirit Master Prodigy, he could still stir up trouble in the shadows.
A moment later, Long Tianwu returned with his group. The two councilors, now conscious, opened their eyes to see their relatives, who should have been at home. Their Faces were instantly filled with fear and regret, their legs trembling like sieves.
"You, you..."
"Enough with 'you.' Sign these documents, then cooperate with us at Congress to arrest that old dog Shen Changyan and send him to prison, and you will be free."
Feng Zaixing smiled slightly, handing over a stack of documents printed on the spot. The two councilors stared at them, their pupils shaking repeatedly.
Document title: "Confession of Treason."
The content was simple: admitting to colluding with the Tang Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, having a relationship of illicit benefit transfer with two overseas continents, now repenting, and identifying the mastermind, the dove faction's big shot Shen Changyan.
"You can choose not to sign, but I always act unscrupulously. Anyone who stands in my way, I will mercilessly kick them aside, drain them of all their value, and then let them die."
Feng Zaixing brushed back a strand of hair from his forehead, speaking chilling words with a faint smile.
"So, congratulations. By crossing me, you won't have a second choice. The only difference is whether you want to be lucid for a while or be controlled by us."