Chapter 75
The security agency building in the provincial capital of Tyulin Province.
The metal building shines brightly in the sun, and tens of thousands of workers are busy in this thirty-five-story building.
Unlike other provinces, Qiulin Province has dozens of important scientific research bases, so a saint-level person is needed to head the Qiulin Provincial Security Department.
This person is Qiu Yuntian.
Qiu Yuntian is a native of Qiulin Province. He is only in his fifties this year, but he is already a saint-level powerhouse and a well-known presence in the world.
In the office on the top floor of the Security Agency building.
Qiu Yuntian stood in front of the window, overlooking the traffic on the street below, his brows furrowed together.
He already understood the Duan family's affairs clearly.
In the final analysis, it was because Duan Peng betrayed Xiao Zhan back then that the Duan family was now in trouble.
To be honest, even Qiu Yuntian found all of this incredible.
After all, no one wants to believe that Xiao Zhan will grow into the master of the Temple of War in just five years.
Especially the terrifying strength of the legendary Master of the Temple of War, who is very likely to be the only god-level powerhouse currently in the Yanlong Kingdom.
Qiu Yuntian originally planned to protect Duan Peng. In his opinion, no matter who targeted the Duan family, they would give him three points.
But now it seems that protecting Duan Peng will only bring death to himself.
In the office.
Duan Peng knelt on the ground, his face pale and his whole body shaking uncontrollably.
He had asked for help many times, and he knew very well that his life was now in Qiu Yuntian's hands.
If he is willing to protect himself, then he still has a glimmer of hope.
But if he refuses, he will definitely die without a burial place.
The longer Qiu Yuntian thought about it, the more uneasy Duan Peng felt.
"Alas," Qiu Yuntian sighed deeply, looked back at Duan Peng who was kneeling on the ground, and said slowly:
"Don't blame me either."
"Who would have thought that the one targeting your Duan family would be the Temple of War?"
Duan Peng's face turned pale and he knocked his head heavily on the floor.
"Uncle Qiu, please save my life! Xiao Zhan will never let me go. As soon as I leave here, I will definitely die!"
Qiu Yuntian shook his head, "If the God of War wants to kill you now, the result will be the same whether you are here with me or not."
To be honest, if the Duan family hadn't helped Qiu Yuntian, Qiu Yuntian would really not want to talk nonsense with Duan Peng.
After all, Qiu Yuntian also hates betrayers!
Just when Qiu Yuntian was struggling with how to send Duan Peng away, the office door was pushed open.
Four heaven-level experts from the Duan family walked in, clasped their fists at Qiu Yuntian and said:
"Mr. Qiu, let's pick up the young master and leave!"
Qiu Yuntian let out a sigh of relief, and his expression became more relaxed: "It seems that you also know that Duan Peng will die if he stays with me."
The four heaven-level experts nodded, and one of them said:
"The Duan family has suffered such a calamity. From now on, it depends on the fate of my Duan family."
After speaking, the four of them looked at Duan Peng and said slowly:
"Let's go, we'll take you to escape."
Duan Peng collapsed on the ground, his face full of despair, "You can't protect me! Where is my grandpa? Why didn't my grandpa come?!"
One of the heaven-level experts frowned:
"The head of the family stayed in Shangjing City to create the illusion that we didn't leave, otherwise we wouldn't be able to escape."
Duan Peng cried, hysterically.
I don't know how long it took, Duan Peng got up from the ground and walked towards the office door in despair.
Qiu Yuntian sighed again, handed his car key to a heaven-level expert, and said slowly:
"Drive my car and go. Once you see the license plate, no one in the entire Tyulin Province will stop you."
The four heaven-level experts hugged Qiu Yuntian, then turned and left.
Watching several people leave, Qiu Yuntian lit a cigarette.
The office door was pushed open again.
A shadow covered in black robe walked in.
Qiu Yuntian's pupils shrank, and he instantly mobilized his whole body's energy and entered a fighting state.
Shadow walked to the window as if there was no one around, glanced at the Duan family leaving downstairs, and said coldly:
"Do you think you can save Duan Peng?"
Qiu Yuntian smiled bitterly, "I'm not that arrogant."
"Can you please not do anything in Qiulin Province? The Duan family is kind to me after all."
Shadow looked at Qiu Yuntian indifferently, shook his head slowly and said:
"Repay the favor, yes."
"But you have to give an explanation to the Temple of War."
Qiu Yuntian looked stunned, and then put his little finger into his mouth without warning.
With a "click", Qiu Yuntian bit off the little finger of his right hand, wiped the blood with a tissue, and then handed it to Shadow and said:
"Please apologize to the Lord of the Palace for me. In addition, please convey my respect. I thank you for everything you have done for Yanlong Kingdom."
Shadow remained silent, took the finger and turned away.
Wanshan Province, Yunshan City, Queqiao Mountain.
Xiao Zhan stood on the viewing platform of Magpie Bridge Palace, looking at the entire sea of clouds.
Shadow appeared on the viewing platform, told Qiu Yuntian about letting Duan Peng go, and then took out a wooden box from his arms, which contained the little finger Qiu Yuntian used to apologize.
Xiao Zhan didn't even look at it, but asked:
"Shadow, do you think it's stupid to stand at my level and compete with an ant like Duan Peng?"
Shadow shook his head, reached out and pulled open the hood covering his head, and then pulled back the mask.
Suddenly, a slightly pale, but extremely delicate face appeared.
He has long gray hair and looks like a man from a comic book.
"Master, from the first day I met you, you taught me a truth."
"When you step into this world, you will be with life and death."
"Duan Peng is just an ant. Life or death doesn't matter. Even Duan Xiong is only in the early stage of Saint level."
"Master, after you returned to the Yanlong Kingdom, you will crush the Ye family, the Zuo family, the Lei family, the Xiao family, and the Xuanming Sect."
"I think, Master, you want to nip in the cradle those families that are likely to turn into dark forces."
Xiao Zhan said 'hmm' and slowly said:
"Both the Security Agency and the Shadows are bound by rules, so the Yanlong Kingdom appears to be peaceful, but in fact, these forces have become moths!"
"Look at the land beneath your feet."
Although Xiao Zhan's voice was calm, it seemed to contain endless emotion:
"This land has been passed down for thousands of years, and dynasties have been replaced one after another. It was not until the establishment of the Yanlong Kingdom that it felt truly stable."
"My home is here, your home is here, and I won't let any more cracks appear in this land!"
Shadow looked at Xiao Zhan in awe, feeling that the blood in his chest was flowing faster.
But he knows better that Xiao Zhan has never been a person who likes to feel emotional. Now that he is saying these words, something must be happening.
As expected, Xiao Zhan continued:
"Three years ago, I started to build the inner hall of the Temple of War. Now there are one hundred saints, nine of whom are at the peak of the saint level."
Shadow nodded slightly, "The people from the Inner Palace went to the Kingdom of Cali and forcefully killed the Dark Night Society, which has caused a sensation all over the world."
Having said this, Shadow paused and continued:
"There are also many voices in the Yanlong Kingdom saying that the strength of the War Temple is too strong. They are afraid that one day the War Temple will stand against the Yanlong Kingdom."
Xiao Zhan smiled disdainfully:
"Shadow, you have to remember one thing. We stand between heaven and earth, and we only act with a clear conscience."
Shadow nodded, and just as he was about to speak, he felt a mysterious aura emanating from Xiao Zhan's body.
Before he could react, he saw Xiao Zhan stabbing at his Dantian.
The body's instinct made Shadow want to dodge, but out of unconditional trust in Xiao Zhan, Shadow stood still and did not move.
The piercing pain caused cold sweat to break out all over Shadow's body, and the powerful Holy Qi from his Dantian surged out crazily.
For a time, a strong wind blew across Queqiao Mountain, blowing away the sea of clouds.
The next moment, Shadow felt a mysterious aura pouring into his Dantian.
Xiao Zhan stood with his hands behind his hands and said slowly:
"You have been stuck at the peak of the Saint level for a year. Promoting to the God level is just a matter of smooth sailing."
"Perceive this power well. Whether you can surpass the god level in the future and open the next door depends on your own destiny."
Shadow finally showed a surprised expression on his face.
"Master, have you already taken that step?"
Xiao Zhan nodded, without any smile on his face, but his expression became more solemn:
"The world is much bigger than what we see. I have ordered that all members of the Temple of War return to the headquarters."
"From now on, the War Temple is in a semi-closed state. Next, the most important task of the War Temple is to improve the overall combat effectiveness."
Shadow frowned, "Master, isn't the strength of the War Temple strong enough?"
Xiao Zhan shook his head, "Within half a year, the Temple of War will have at least ten gods and a thousand saints!"
Shadow looked solemn, ten gods and a thousand saints, is it really possible?
