"Stop."
Feeling a headache from the noise, Ming Yue had no choice but to rap his knuckles sharply against the table.
With an efficiency that bordered on absolute obedience, the previously rowdy conference room fell silent at once.
"On the surface, there is indeed only Cao Dezhi, but his coordination with his little darling Zang Xin is admittedly quite troublesome."
"However, since we are prepared to strike at the Tang Sect, this Seat naturally has other 'things' ready."
As he spoke, he snapped his fingers. The Void Archives shimmered into view, and a pile of strange-looking yet mechanically refined tools appeared neatly atop the round table.
"This is...?"
"This item is a wide-range, concealed barrier Soul Tool specially crafted by this Seat."
"As the name suggests, it is powered by the soul power of a Title Douluo-level soul master. Not only is the barrier it connects to vast in range..."
"But as long as the soul power input remains uninterrupted, the barrier will stand unshaken even against the full-force attack of a Limit Douluo."
Dismissing his internal expectations for these people's intellect, Ming Yue sighed lightly and spoke.
"Hiss! With such an item to bolster us, I am willing to be the vanguard for you, Tower Master, in the Destroy Tang Plan!"
"I share the same opinion as the Snake Emperor Douluo!"
"Me too!"
"..."
Nodding and rapping the table once more to signal for silence, Ming Yue began to lay out the detailed arrangements for the Destroy Tang Plan.
Once all the plans were finalized, the various Douluos dispersed to sharpen their weapons and prepare their horses for the coming battle!
A mountain peak, towering into the clouds, stood upon the earth. The mountainside was lush with trees and filled with the chirping of birds, all set against a backdrop of clouds and mist that lingered year-round.
It truly possessed the air of a secluded paradise.
Yet, this tranquil, paradise-like scene was shattered today by the arrival of numerous powerhouses, all of whom were at least at the Title Douluo level!
"This is the place. Take your positions according to the Tower Master's previous arrangements. Once everyone is in place, report back via communication, understand?"
In front of a crowd of about 50 people, a burly man with a sturdy build and thick hair asked in a low, sharp voice.
Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately performed a uniform gesture.
"Very good. Now, take your positions. Everyone, move out!"
Nodding with satisfaction, the burly man gestured with his hand.
In an instant, the 50-plus Title Douluos present scattered and departed from the area.
Seeing this, the burly man closed his eyes slightly. After waiting for a moment, reports that everyone had reached their positions began to chime through his communication Soul Tool.
"Excellent." Just as he was about to say something more, Ming Yue and his group of over ten Super, Peak, and two Limit Douluos descended from the sky.
"Tower Master! Personnel have been arranged at every designated point!" The moment he saw Ming Yue, the burly man walked up, his face full of adoration.
"Well done. Five minutes after we enter the mountain range, you may begin activating the barrier."
"Remember, just ensure the soul power input is not interrupted."
Nodding with a gentle smile, Ming Yue gave his instructions in a calm tone.
"Yes! Tower Master!"
Nodding at the burly man, Ming Yue and his group flew into the depths of the mountain range.
"The Tower Master is truly someone to look up to!"
Watching Ming Yue's group disappear from his field of vision, the burly man sighed with emotion and began to track the time.
A few minutes after flying into the mountain range, Ming Yue's group arrived at the perimeter of a maze-like barrier.
"Tsk—it really is a family tradition; they all love playing these games."
Facing a maze that was little different from the Sea God island maze he had smashed previously, Ming Yue couldn't help but mutter a speechless complaint.
"Let me handle this."
The Coiling Dragon Staff appeared in his hand as Qiangu Dieting stepped forward.
"Elder Qiangu, wait a moment. You were the one who broke the last maze. As the newly promoted Limit Douluo of our Spirit Pagoda..."
"In terms of reason and logic, I should be the one to handle this maze. Besides, this one is much more interesting than the one on the Sea God island."
However, before Qiangu Dieting could act, the newly promoted Limit Douluo, Snake Emperor Douluo, interrupted him with a light laugh.
With his martial soul being the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor, he could clearly sense the many traces of soul power and heat signatures mixed into the maze.
"Very well."
Seeing the Snake Emperor Douluo's high spirits, Qiangu Dieting decisively retracted his martial soul and stepped back.
The Snake Emperor Douluo couldn't help but lick the corner of his mouth in excitement.
He walked straight to the front of the maze, lit up his soul rings, and instantly manifested his martial soul!
Opening his mouth, he spewed out a torrent of dark, purple-black poisonous mist!
"Ah!!!"
In just a few moments, heart-wrenching screams erupted from the maze ahead, which had already been completely corroded away.
"Hehehe! It has been a long time since I enjoyed the thrill of killing with this poisonous mist. You prey are truly honored to experience the old man's poison firsthand!"
Listening to the rising and falling screams ahead with an expression of pure enjoyment, Snake Emperor Douluo let out a strange laugh as he used his soul power to disperse the toxic fog.
Soon, the screams ahead faded, and Snake Emperor Douluo retracted the poisonous mist with a satisfied look.
At the same time, under Xiao Ya's prompt, Ming Yue received the news that the barrier Soul Tool had been fully activated.
"Lord Pagoda Master, the minor obstacles ahead have been cleared by this old man. Please, proceed!"
Returning to stand before Ming Yue and bowing slightly, Snake Emperor Douluo reverted to the appearance of a cheerful, hale old man.
"Well done. Let's go, everyone."
With a slight nod, Ming Yue took the lead and flew into the interior of the formation.
Traces of debris left by the corrosion were still visible along the way. After flying over a canyon, a vast complex of buildings suddenly came into view.
"Trespassing without an invitation, destroying our Tang Sect's protective formation, and killing our disciples—what is the meaning of this, you lot from the Spirit Pagoda!?"
Just as they landed in front of the Tang Sect plaque, more than ten individuals, each with the aura of at least a Title Douluo, along with one Limit Douluo and several Peak and Super Douluo level experts, led by two handsome, mature young men, shouted at Ming Yue's group.
"Ah, naturally, it is because everything Amorous Douluo mentioned was standing in the way of this Pagoda Master."
Revealing a calm smile as he looked at Zang Xin, Ming Yue chuckled and continued:
"However, Amorous Douluo, as the nominal Vice Sect Master, your discipline over the sect's disciples is remarkably lax."
"When high-ranking officials from the Spirit Pagoda come to visit, not only do you fail to come out and greet us respectfully, but you hide in the maze to observe us instead. What is the meaning of this?"
Ming Yue's attempt to shift the blame made Zang Xin's fair face flush red with anger. He was usually the one playing mind games with others.
Experiencing the taste of being manipulated for the first time, he was momentarily at a loss. Fortunately, his husband, Cao Dezhi, quickly took his hand.
The warm sensation instantly calmed his flustered heart. After casting a gentle glance at Cao Dezhi, he turned his cold gaze toward Ming Yue.
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