Meanwhile, on the corridor outside the main hall of Ugly Squad's headquarters, Hong Weixin had gathered the other six squad captains of Ugly Squad.
Not long after they had assembled, a bell toll that shook heaven and earth rang out from within the hall. Even the ground trembled faintly as a vast, mighty suppressive pressure seeped through the gaps in the doors, choking everyone's breath.
The six men were all startled, exchanging looks filled with shock and uncertainty.
"That's... the pressure of the Chaos Profound Bell!"
"Could it be that Captain Lei and Executive Lin are fighting inside?"
Hong Weixin's heart tightened as well. He hurriedly sent them a voice transmission, solemnly warning the six, "Everyone, once we enter the hall, Lin Yi will certainly use Ugly Squad as an example and deliberately make trouble for us. When that happens, follow Brother Lei's instructions in all things. No one is to act on their own and ruin Ugly Squad's greater interests!"
He had thought those words would steady their hearts, but among the crowd, a squad captain clad in crimson armor and bearing a resolute face spoke first. His tone carried a trace of hesitation and reason. "Brother Hong, you can't put it that way. Executive Lin is now truly the Third Executive of the White Tiger Captain. Not only does he hold authority over the Earthly Branches Twelve Squads, but Lord Flame Emperor is backing him. The Venus Tower Master also trusts him deeply. If we keep opposing him head-on like this, I'm afraid..."
This man was Fen Lingxiu, one of Ugly Squad's more senior squad captains, known for his steadiness.
The moment he spoke, the other five also showed signs of wavering, their expressions varied.
None of them were fools. Naturally, they understood the current situation.
Lin Yi's