Zhang Lexuan: Brother, I Can't Hold Back Anymore; A Raid on Illustrious Virtue Hall

I'll settle the score with you when we get back.

Zhang Lexuan parted her red lips slightly, whispered in Lu Cheng's ear, and gently pinched his waist with Lu Cheng slender hand.

Even though she was nearly 1.8 meters tall, and wearing high heels made her even more imposing, and considering that she was a year older and more capable than Lu Cheng, she wore a sea-blue dress and held her snow-white Swan neck high. However, her tone of voice and demeanor were like that of a young girl in the throes of new love, with a hint of affection and reproach.

The many elders of the Body Sect around them were not surprised. They exchanged pleasantries with each other, their eyes occasionally glancing at the two of them with good-natured teasing in their eyes, but they did not disturb the young couple's reunion.

"Hiss..."

Lu Cheng's face twitched.

His face flushed slightly. So many elderly people were watching; how could this girl be so disrespectful?

He had initially intended to say a few words of criticism, but seeing the concerned look in the beautiful woman's eyes beside him, he sighed softly. He decided to follow his heart; the difference in their strength was too great. If he wanted to pull the beauty into his arms and spank her as he did in the Simulation Device, that was probably impossible...

"It won't happen again," Lu Cheng said softly, then changed the subject. "Where's Xiaotao? Why didn't she come with us?"

Zhang Lexuan glanced at Lu Cheng with Youyou pale blue eyes, "She hasn't broken through to the Titled Douluo yet. I told her to continue cultivating and not get involved in this."

Ultimately, this operation still carried a certain degree of danger.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been only eight people, not even the six Titled Douluo elders below them. It was supposed to be a blitzkrieg, and it would be troublesome if anyone dragged their feet. After the surprise attack on the Illustrious Virtue Hall, they had to retreat quickly and absolutely could not be detected by the Holy Spirit Cult, or give the Sun Moon Empire time to react.

"Brother, you're so perfunctory..." Zhang Lexuan didn't take the bait, and whispered in Lu Cheng's ear, an unusual blush rising on her fair face. She had finally managed to Martial Soul Second Awakening after honing her Body Sect.

"Training the physical body is tough and tiring, but the thought of being able to help you makes it all worthwhile."

This meant missing out on too many opportunities to spend time with Lu Cheng.

Or rather... she couldn't hold back any longer.

"Ahem, well, since the operation won't begin for a while, I'll go to the rooftop to admire the moon first. The moon is exceptionally round tonight." Du Busi coughed lightly twice, didn't look at Lu Cheng and Zhang Lexuan, and leaped straight out of the window, disappearing from the room.

The elder's eyelids twitched. Dark clouds outside the window completely obscured the Bright Moon, leaving it pitch black—where was the moonlight?

But he also looked around awkwardly and said, "Yes, what the sect leader says is absolutely right. I'll go out and take a look too."

Within seconds, seven top experts from the Body Sect left one after another, each offering various flimsy excuses. The Sixth Elder, the only female elder among the six, glanced at Zhang Lexuan with a mocking look and shook her head. "Let's finish this quickly; we still have important matters to attend to."

Zhang Lexuan was already sitting across Lu Cheng's Lu Cheng, her slender, fair arms wrapped around his, her ample breasts completely obscuring Lu Cheng face, causing his breathing to become increasingly rapid.

"Brother, I can't hold back anymore..."

Zhang Lexuan's voice carried a hint of tenderness, anticipation, and even eagerness.

"Well..."

Lu Cheng sighed softly, then picked up the beauty in his arms and walked step by step towards the bed. "Let's finish this quickly, the elders are still waiting."

"Um."

Then two figures intertwined on the bed, an atmosphere of intimacy spreading through the room. They kissed, they embraced, and the bed creaked under the weight...

I don't know how much time passed.

The two, now dressed neatly, reappeared before the assembled elders.

Du Busi chuckled and patted Lu Cheng on the shoulder, saying nothing. Who hasn't been young?

"Put on your cloaks, everyone, and get ready to depart."

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Lu Cheng's eyes. On the other hand, Zhang Lexuan's beautiful face looked much more radiant than when she arrived. She stood gracefully beside Lu Cheng, like a guardian deity.

"Here you go!"

Many elders of the Body Sect spoke with solemn expressions.

"On this mission, we will not harm the innocent. Our main objective is to destroy the secrets of the Illustrious Virtue Hall and some of the research results on Soul Tool... We will first enter through the earth-drilling Soul Tool, and then disperse to the Illustrious Virtue Hall. Remember, you only have ten minutes. Regardless of whether your mission is successful or not, return to the agreed position. I will pilot the earth-drilling Soul Tool to take you all away."

Lu Cheng's expression also turned serious.

This is no joke.

In the original story, the Body Sect was able to wreak havoc on the Illustrious Virtue Hall due to perfect timing, location, and popular support. Even without the arrival of any top-tier experts, Mingdu Jing Hongchen was completely outmaneuvered. However, the true strength of Mingdu city is not as simple as it appears...

"Set off!"

Lu Cheng waved his hand, no longer wasting words, found a secluded place, and took out a huge, strangely shaped earth-drilling Soul Tool that was lying in front of him. This was purchased from the Sun Moon Empire. Its grade was about level eight. It could drill the ground very fast, like a pangolin. With a rumbling sound, it left a large pit in the ground.

On the other side.

Illustrious Virtue Hall.

Inside the most crucial laboratory.

Jing Hongchen's eyes suddenly twitched violently. A cool breeze blew into the back of his neck, making him stand up somewhat awkwardly, twist his neck, and loosen his muscles.

I have this feeling that something bad is about to happen to him.

Glancing at his unusually well-behaved granddaughter beside him, who was playing with her Soul Tool while sitting in a chair, Jing Hongchen shook his head, his tone somewhat sentimental. "Your father died fighting for the empire, leaving only the two of you. His Majesty knows this, yet he still insists that I send you and A Xiao to the Shrek Academy as hostages."

Meng Hongchen was initially a little guilty. She knew that a group of exceptionally powerful individuals would likely storm into the laboratory and destroy her grandfather's hard work over the years, but upon hearing this, she was still somewhat surprised.

"Grandpa, wasn't it you who brought up the idea of exchanging students with the Shrek Academy?"

"How could that be?" Jing Hongchen sighed, his short, stout body settling into the recliner, a hint of weariness flashing in his eyes. "How could Grandpa possibly send you and A Xiao to that dangerous place, Shrek Academy, as hostages? From beginning to end, it was all arranged by His Majesty; I had no choice but to comply."

To outsiders, His Majesty appears as a weak, indecisive old man, but only he and a handful of others know that his ruthlessness and decisiveness are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

What he didn't say was that he had to beg and plead with his teacher, Kong Deming, to remove Meng Hongchen from the list before Kong finally relented.

Even so, they didn't give him a friendly look, and even subtly warned him.

Speaking of the Illustrious Virtue Hall, he's been in that position long enough; perhaps it's time for him to step down.

This truly chilled Jing Hongchen's heart.

His family, starting from the late emperor, had fought and died for the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire. They had also made selfless contributions to scientific research, without keeping a single secret. Over the years, they had devoted themselves to their work and, even if they hadn't achieved great success, they had certainly put in a lot of hard work. But this emperor... truly, the most ruthless of all is a ruler.

"Sigh..." Jing Hongchen shook his head bitterly.

The problem is that the old emperor has already set his sights on him. If he really wants to get rid of him, he only needs to say one word to make him lose his position as the head of the Illustrious Virtue Hall.

There are at least double-digit numbers of Level 9 Soul Engineer in the entire Sun Moon Empire, and there are several younger ones who are qualified to succeed him.

"I'm getting old."

In his youth, he had a fiery temper and acted impulsively. Coupled with his exceptional talent, he disregarded his colleagues, resulting in only so-so interpersonal relationships. He also offended many people within the empire due to conflicts of interest. If he lost his position as Illustrious Virtue Hall and became a sinecure, could he truly protect his two grandsons?

His current strength is built upon the Illustrious Virtue Hall. Only by possessing sufficient power and resources can a Soul Engineer infinitely expand his combat power. If the position of the Illustrious Virtue Hall is taken away, then the foundation built up over so many years will also be plundered.

The Sun Moon Empire is just that cold and inhuman.

There's no way...

"Boom!"

Just as Jing Hongchen was pondering a way to deal with it, a loud roar rang out from afar, followed by a series of piercing alarm sirens from all directions. Jing Hongchen was startled and looked in astonishment in the direction from which the explosion came.

How dare someone make a move on the Illustrious Virtue Hall's territory?!

How incredibly audacious!

Jing Hongchen was furious. Before leaving, he made sure to settle his granddaughter in a secret room. Then, his short, stout body unleashed astonishing power, and he darted out.

Smash them all! Leave no one alive!

Du Busi chuckled and waved his hand, crushing all the data and project results that the Illustrious Virtue Hall researchers regarded as treasures. Except for a very few treasures that Lu Cheng specifically requested, the rest were to be destroyed.

The researchers at the Illustrious Virtue Hall were clearly unprepared for this turn of events. In their eyes, Illustrious Virtue Hall, located underground, was like a bunker, boasting not only top-notch secrecy but also formidable defenses. How on earth had these guys found it?!

However, they were forcibly suppressed by a series of terrifying auras that suddenly rose up, making their breathing rapid and their faces pale. They could only cower and obediently squat on the ground, afraid of being killed by the other side.

"Body Sect, how dare you!!"

Jing Hongchen's roar echoed Illustrious Virtue Hall, reverberating through countless metal corridors. But his anger was quickly suppressed, replaced by a deep sense of apprehension and astonishment. "You actually broke through to that realm?!"

"Well, what can I do? I've taken on a great apprentice, hahaha..."

Seeing his acquaintances suffer a setback and stare in disbelief, Du Busi was in high spirits and burst into laughter, his booming voice causing eardrum pain for many researchers.

"Lu Cheng?" Jing Hongchen's eyes narrowed slightly in surprise.

It's actually related to this kid?

All he knew was that the kid had betrayed Shrek Academy and joined the Body Sect, but he never imagined... that it would bring such earth-shattering changes to the Body Sect. Now, even he felt his scalp tingle at the aura of those Body Sect experts.

Especially since Du Busi had just casually punched him into the metal wall, causing his internal organs to tremble and his blood to surge. It took him a while to calm down. At this moment, Jing Hongchen was filled with confusion and bewilderment.

He had secretly dealt with the Body Sect quite a bit and had a basic understanding of their resources, but the more he learned, the more shocked he became.

Something's off about these guys' strength! Something's really off!

Is the Body Sect strong? Of course, but the problem is... if the Body Sect could once dominate a part of the continent, even be able to compete with any other force, and stand on equal footing with Shrek Academy, even the Sun Moon Empire wouldn't easily provoke them.

Now... the strength they've already displayed is enough to rival the Holy Spirit Cult hidden beneath the surface!

You should know that those Evil Soul Master have the confidence to fight against all the forces on the entire continent!

They've all eaten the Immortal Herb! Their strength has increased at a rocket-like speed.

Jing Hongchen grimaced and complained.

"Master, that child said that although we are free-spirited and unpredictable, we are not heinous butchers. Therefore, as long as your Illustrious Virtue Hall researchers do not seek death, we will not kill them. But research equipment... hehehe."

Du Busi crossed his arms and leisurely surveyed the mortal world Jing Hongchen.

He had sparred with this old man before, and they were evenly matched until he revealed his hand; the further away the opponent was, the more difficult he became to deal with. But now... he had stunned his opponent with a single punch, and he was clearly in a very good mood.

"You..." Jing Hongchen's expression was complicated.

If you call the other person a robber, and they not only admit it but also say they want to be a civilized robber, not killing people, only robbing them, then you'll be wronged.

He hesitated, wanting to speak but then stared Du Busi.

They watched with a sense of regret as the other party smashed the equipment in the Illustrious Virtue Hall.

There's no way to beat them in a fight.

If they were truly angered and the other side decided to kill them, then many of the researchers, who lacked combat experience, would likely suffer a gruesome death.

"Don't lay a hand on me!"

Jing Hongchen stared coldly at Du Busi, then spoke into the communication Soul Tool, "Protect yourself, endure it..."