Kong Deming's swift and decisive attack on the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters was by no means a rash or impulsive act.
This fueled not only the anger of seeking revenge for his grandson Kong Xuan, but also, more profoundly, the desire to use this opportunity to severely weaken the influence of the Holy Spirit Cult, a malignant tumor deeply rooted within the Sun Moon Empire, and to send a warning to others.
More importantly, he had already discovered through clandestine channels that the true core leadership of the Holy Spirit Cult was not at headquarters.
By destroying the headquarters, he dealt a heavy blow to the Holy Spirit Cult, yet cleverly avoided a full-scale war with its core forces, thus leaving a sliver of " Core Flame " for them.
This precise strike was precisely to prevent Ye Xishui from launching a full-scale retaliation in desperation, dragging the empire into an unpredictable Abyss.
At this moment, the effect of this hidden move became apparent.
Although Ye Xishui was filled with hatred and extremely agitated, her remaining rationality made her realize that with the opponent possessing two "limit" combatants and her own core remaining intact, fighting to the death was not the best option.
The destruction of the headquarters was a severe blow, but it was not enough to sever the Holy Spirit Cult's lineage.
Kong Deming keenly caught her fleeting intention to retreat, immediately seized the opportunity, and spoke through the mask, clear and cold.
" Ye Xishui and Nangong Wan, the Second Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult Nangong Wan, secretly colluded with the Dou Ling and Heavenly Soul Empires to ambush and kill my grandson Kong Xuan. The evidence is irrefutable!"
" The Nangong Wan are currently unknown, but I don't believe that no one within the Holy Spirit Cult would know the details of such a significant operation!"
"If you dare to make a move, I will naturally retaliate. The destruction of the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters is your own fault!"
His words were forceful and detailed, and were by no means a hastily fabricated excuse.
This is not only stating the facts, but also giving Ye Xishui a graceful way out.
Ye Xishui's expression shifted constantly. Kong Deming spoke with such certainty that she was already seven or eight parts convinced.
With nowhere to vent her anger, she could only suppress her frustration for the time being, gritting her teeth and coldly snorting, "Hmph! I will get to the bottom of this!"
Then, her fierce gaze swept over Kong Deming and the Du Busi beside him, and she uttered harsh words, one by one. "However, the grudge of destroying my Holy Spirit Headquarters will never end here! Kong Deming, we have a long future ahead of us, and this grudge will be avenged!"
Before she could finish speaking, a burst of crimson light enveloped her, and she and Long Xiaoyao, who had been silently on guard beside her, transformed into two streaks of light, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.
With the formidable enemy retreating, the terrifying pressure that had permeated the sky slowly dissipated.
Du Busi twisted his neck in annoyance, his black Battle Armor clanging metallically. "Running away already? We haven't had enough fun yet!"
Kong Deming gazed intently in the direction where the two had disappeared, and said in a deep voice, "After this battle, the Holy Spirit Cult knows the strength of my Worship Hall. They shouldn't dare to be so reckless again for a while."
He turned to look at Du Busi, his tone softening slightly. "Thank you for your help, Sect Master."
Du Busi waved his hand dismissively, "It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement! Your Battle Armor is truly impressive!"
Du Busi was already quite old, and had already given up hope of breaking through to the Limit Douluo.
But unexpectedly, thanks to this Battle Armor, I'm now experiencing the ultimate combat power.
He now absolutely adores the battle Battle Armor that was custom-made for him.
It was through this experience that he witnessed the power of the Battle Armor and truly accepted the cooperation with the Worship Hall.
As he said, it's a mutually beneficial arrangement for both sides.
As the strange phenomena in the sky completely dissipated, this epic duel that shook the entire Sun Moon Imperial Capital finally came to an end.
It is foreseeable that news of the battle between the four Limit Douluo will spread across the continent like a storm, but the specific details of this battle will only be known to a very few people.
Kong Deming slowly withdrew the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield, and his magnificent silver-white Battle Armor faded away like flowing mercury, merging into his body.
He landed gracefully, his figure still upright, but a closer look would reveal that the color in his face was slightly pale, and his breath was weaker than usual.
Kong Xuan and Kong Ling, who had been watching anxiously, immediately went to greet them.
"Grandpa!" Kong Ling stepped forward quickly, her beautiful eyes filled with concern.
Although Kong Xuan did not speak, his eyes flashed with golden light, confirming that the other party did not show any signs of serious injury, and only then did his heart finally settle down.
Kong Deming smiled reassuringly at the two of them and patted Kong Ling's hand, "Don't worry, it's all resolved."
His voice carried a hint of weariness, yet remained steady.
Kong Xuan frowned slightly, his tone serious. " The Holy Spirit Cult has suffered a great loss this time. Given Ye Xishui's personality, I'm afraid she won't let this go easily."
"Hmph, are you afraid of her?"
Kong Deming snorted coldly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "After this battle, it should be the Holy Spirit Cult that fears us."
Kong Deming is right. Now that the Worship Hall has two ultimate combatants, plus powerful Soul Tool, the Holy Spirit Cult should realize that they can no longer run rampant as they did before the Sun Moon Statue!
Meanwhile, at the Sun Moon Imperial Palace, on the Crown Prince's Observation Platform.
The atmosphere inside the hall was subtle. The tension that had been building up due to the attack of a powerful enemy had eased, and several senior officials couldn't help but show relieved joy on their faces.
A minister dressed in purple robes stepped forward and bowed to Crown Prince Xu Tianran, who was seated in the main seat, saying, "Your Highness is wise!"
"As expected of Elder Kong, a pillar of our Sun Moon Empire, his Tongtian is extraordinary. He easily repelled the invading enemy, protecting the prestige of our Sun Moon. It is truly a blessing for the empire!"
This guy's attempt to flatter someone clearly backfired!
Xu Tianran maintained a perfectly gentle smile and nodded slightly, " Elder Kong's victory over a powerful enemy truly demonstrates the majesty of our empire."
However, his hands, which were hanging in his sleeves, were already clenched into fists, his nails almost digging into his flesh, and his heart was roaring wildly, "Useless! Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, two Limit Douluo, couldn't even defeat Kong Deming!"
He had originally hoped that the Holy Spirit Cult could take this opportunity to severely damage or even eliminate Kong Deming, the stumbling block in his mind, or at the very least, cause both sides to suffer heavy losses.
Unexpectedly, before the real fighting even started, Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao withdrew on their own initiative, allowing Kong Deming to ride the wave of victory and further enhance his prestige!
The Limit Douluo who appeared to be the sect leader of the Body Sect standing next to Kong Deming gave him a chill.
" Kong Deming... the Worship Hall... you've really kept this well hidden!"
Xu Tianran's apprehension grew wildly like weeds. A Worship Hall, possessing dual-limit combat power but seemingly not supporting him, the Crown Prince, had become an entity that made him restless and unable to eat or sleep!
His smile remained warm, but his eyes were now Ice Seal as he rapidly plotted how to deal with the Worship Hall, the biggest obstacle on his path to the throne.
The skies above the empire may have returned to calm, but the undercurrents beneath the surface have become even more turbulent and complex because of this battle.