Chapter 145 (continued)

The Star Combat Division and the Spirit Division were kept in the dark and would never attack their own people.

Shen Family Army simply surrounded them, claiming it was to "protect them."

There were also supporters of Wang Gexiao within the Spirit Division who expressed dissatisfaction with the Shen Family Army's actions.

But as soon as Marquis of Wind Pavilion appeared, everyone went silent.

Wang Gexiao was carrying the transfer order from Marquis of Mirror Bamboo, but Marquis of Wind Pavilion was of the same rank as Marquis of Mirror Bamboo, and the deterrent power of her actual appearance was far greater than the transfer order.

It all happened very quickly, and it ended very quickly as well.

Feng Tinghou said to Li Yang and Li Yaowan, "Let's go back to the Heavenly Palace of Huaxia and hold Wang Gexiao accountable!"

Wang Gexiao only issued the transfer order; he himself is still in the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.

Li Yaowan scoffed, "If we're not prepared, what happened twenty-eight years ago might repeat itself."

Twenty-eight years ago, Wang Gexiao used Divine Descent to summon Divine Exalt Daowu from the Upper Three Realms; now, Wang Gexiao has used Marquis of Mirror Bamboo's order to summon two forces from the Star Combat Division and the Spirit Division.

Wang Gexiao is trying to use someone else to do his dirty work again!

If Marquis of Wind Pavilion hadn't been there, and if the Shen Family Army hadn't been there to deter them, it's hard to say how things would have turned out.

While Li Yang may possess over 27,000 Masterless Sword, if these Masterless Swords to engage in battle with the warriors of the Star Combat Division and the Spirit Division, it would truly confirm Wang Gexiao's statement—that an alien race had invaded the Blue Crystal Realm Domain.

Who would believe that the Masterless Sword is attached to Li Yang?

With Wang Gexiao's distortion of right and wrong, the Masterless Sword could truly be branded as an intruder!

Moreover, once the two sides go to war, there will inevitably be casualties. With the combat power of the Masterless Sword, it will cause heavy losses to the two forces of the Star Combat Division and the Spirit Division.

If Wang Gexiao adds fuel to the fire, even the Star Combat Division will be enraged by the heavy casualties suffered by the Huaxia soldiers. At that point, no matter how Li Yang explains, it will be in vain.

Thinking about all this, Li Yaowan felt a chill run down his spine!

If it had been any later, Li Yang hadn't managed to win over Marquis of Wind Pavilion, the outcome today would have been very uncertain!

Zhong Qian and Lin Zhaoxia spotted their brother and sister immediately.

They were stunned for a moment, then immediately wanted to run up.

Shen Family Army stopped them, and the two said anxiously, "They are not intruders..."

Li Yang also saw Zhong Qian and Lin Zhaoxia. How could she not understand? She knew what was going on as soon as she thought about it.

Although Zhong Qian and Lin Zhaoxia are not in the Nature Department, they are the first to rush to help whenever something happens in the Nature Department.

Li Yang Marquis of Wind Pavilion the situation to the Marquis of Wind Pavilion, who then said to the Shen Family Army, "Let them come over; I know these two kids."

Zhong Qian and Lin Zhaoxia were finally freed from the "protection" of the Shen Family Army.

They asked anxiously, "What happened? We received an imperial edict saying that a foreign race had invaded the Blue Crystal Realm Domain, so we rushed here with the army."

Zhong Kun was deeply moved.

Although Lin Zhaoqin often bickered with his younger sister, he hugged Lin Zhaoxia tightly and said, "How could you be so reckless? You're the one who will support the Lin Family in the future, you..."

She kept nagging, and Lin Zhaoxia, who was usually as cold and ruthless as a sword, became as obedient as a little sister under her sister's nagging, keeping her head down without saying a word and just holding her sister's hand tightly.

This scene melted the hearts of everyone in the Nature Department.

Li Yang walked over and said gently, "There's been some misunderstanding. I'll explain it to you later."

Zhong Qian and Lin Zhaoxia both looked up at Li Yang, and without asking any further questions, they nodded together.

They were no longer worried; judging from the current situation, the Blue Crystal Realm Domain didn't seem to be in any danger.

On the contrary, these Star Wielders who were conscripted were more like invaders.

Under the "protection" of the Shen Family Army, the group returned to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace in a grand procession.

Upon learning the news, Marquis of Mirror Bamboo Teleportation to Wang Gexiao's side and slapped him hard across the face.

Look at the stupid thing you've done!

"Father!" Wang Gexiao remained calm and said in a deep voice, "It was just an intelligence error; it doesn't mean anything."

"You..." Even Marquis of Mirror Bamboo found it hard to believe that he could still calmly argue.

Wang Gexiao: "Father, Marquis of Wind Pavilion has already been won over by Li Yaowan. If they both support the Nature Department, then we..."

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo's chest heaved violently, his thoughts racing.

There's no use getting angry now that things have come to this.

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo only regrets his past self for not abandoning this audacious and rebellious son!

From the moment he cleaned up the mess for the scoundrel at the Greedy Wolf Transit Point, the honor and disgrace of the entire Wang Family were tied to this bastard!

Marquis of Wind Pavilion has returned to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace. After recovering to the Ninth-Grade Supreme, her aura has increased dramatically, and her overwhelming spiritual pressure has descended, covering the entire Wang Family mansion.

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo's expression changed.

Wang Gexiao looked at Marquis of Mirror Bamboo and said, "Father, we can't let them conduct mental probes on me."

At this moment, Marquis of Wind Pavilion's voice echoed throughout the Wang Family mansion, "Wang Gexiao, the head of the Wang Family, has misappropriated the orders of the Twelve Marquises of the Star Nexus, attempting to forcibly seize the Realm Domain protected by the Nature Department. This crime deserves punishment!"

The entire Wang Family was shaken.

The Spirit Division has many Grandmaster, and even Ninth-Grade Supreme from the Wang Family is in charge.

Upon hearing this news, everyone's expression changed, realizing that something was about to happen.

The Star Nexus Pavilion was usually very quiet and low-key, but when Marquis of Wind Pavilion strode in, the entire pavilion seemed to be plated with gold, instantly shining brightly.

Marquis of Wind Pavilion issued a decree to the councilors.

All the Star Nexus Pavilion councilors who remained at the Huaxia Heavenly Palace were summoned and gathered in the vast Star Nexus Pavilion.

The two marquises guarding the Huaxia Heavenly Palace sat in the main seats— Marquis of Mirror Bamboo on the left and Marquis of Wind Pavilion on the right.

The main hall of the Star Nexus Pavilion was divided into two rows on either side, where dozens of the Star Nexus Pavilion councilors sat.

Everyone present heard what Marquis of Wind Pavilion said.

No one spoke; they were all silent, waiting for the impending storm.

"Wang Gexiao!" Marquis of Wind Pavilion roared, "Do you know your crime?!"

Wang Gexiao stood in the center of the hall, his hands at his sides.

This was the first time Li Yang had met him, and the image of this person behind the scenes was completely different from what she had imagined.

He was not ugly or gloomy; on the contrary, he had an ethereal and refined appearance.

Wang Gexiao, dressed in white, stood in the Star Nexus Pavilion. Facing Marquis of Wind Pavilion's reprimand, he remained neither humble nor arrogant, maintaining a dignified demeanor.

He remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic. He explained, "My lord, it wasn't the soldiers of the Star Combat Division and the Spirit Division who invaded the Blue Crystal Realm Domain. Rather, the star map showed an invasion by an alien Blue Crystal Realm Domain, and Gosho issued the order to protect the Blue Crystal Realm Domain."

Li Yang followed behind Li Yaowan, who, as a councilor of the Star Nexus Pavilion, sat in the upper right seat.

Wang Gexiao only needed to raise his head slightly to meet Li Yang's gaze, but he kept his eyes lowered and hands clasped, his posture respectful, as if he hadn't seen this girl who shouldn't be in the Star Nexus Council at all.

Marquis of Mirror Bamboo's expression was cold and stern; he didn't utter a single word for Wang Gexiao.

But it was precisely this appearance that made it seem as if Marquis of Wind Pavilion was deliberately making things difficult for him.

Immediately, a member of the Wang Family's Star Nexus Pavilion spoke up, "Marquis of Wind Pavilion is making a mountain out of a molehill! Marquis of Mirror Bamboo is extremely busy with state affairs, and our patriarch is in charge of the star map on behalf of our father. Perhaps he is not proficient enough and has made some mistakes in obtaining intelligence, but it is not enough to accuse him of forcibly occupying Realm Domain!"

Marquis of Wind Pavilion sneered, "If I hadn't happened to be in the Blue Crystal Realm Domain, wouldn't Wang Gexiao have used this 'incorrect intelligence' to slaughter the Blue Crystal Realm Domain?"

Wang Gexiao: "You flatter me, Marquis. I issued a mobilization order for protection. I presume that once the soldiers went to the Blue Crystal Realm Domain, they will quickly retreat back to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace if there is no external invasion. Just like now, they have not attacked the Shen Family Army."

After saying this, he bowed deeply again, his expression respectful and his tone humble. "Marquis, I dare not admit to the crime of forcibly occupying Realm Domain; however, my mental strength is insufficient, and I misjudged the information on the star map, so I should indeed be punished!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yaowan couldn't help but curl the corner of his mouth slightly.

Li Yang, however, remained remarkably calm.

Wang Gexiao is indeed no ordinary person.

Upon closer reflection, although he acted recklessly, he was actually meticulous and cautious.

Even now, if things go wrong, there are enough excuses.

Even though Marquis of Wind Pavilion caught him red-handed, he could still claim that he had misread the star map and misanalyzed the intelligence.

The former is a serious crime of intruding into Realm Domain; in comparison, the latter is nothing.

Even if Marquis of Wind Pavilion persists in pressing the matter, at most he can only strip him of his authority and confine him for a hundred years.

Once you reach the Eighth Grade Realm, what is a mere hundred years of seclusion?

However, Marquis of Wind Pavilion was prepared.

The Blue Crystal Realm Domain was merely a prelude, used only to convene the Star Nexus Pavilion meeting.

Now that everyone is gathered and the time is right, it's time for Lu Yanbie to make his appearance.

Taking advantage of the Blue Crystal Realm Domain incident, Marquis of Wind Pavilion first severely suppressed Wang Gexiao and the Wang Family, while also subtly criticizing Marquis of Mirror Bamboo for dereliction of duty.

If Marquis of Mirror Bamboo hadn't granted authority to Wang Gexiao, none of this would have happened.

Ultimately, it was Marquis of Mirror Bamboo's indulgence that was a grave mistake!

While Marquis of Wind Pavilion appeared to be questioning Wang Gexiao, his words were actually aimed at Marquis of Mirror Bamboo.

Only when the Marquis of Mirror Bamboo is threatened will the Wang Family gradually develop the idea of "sacrificing the pawn to save the king".

Therefore, Marquis of Wind Pavilion wouldn't let it go and argued with the Wang Family for a long time.

Neither Li Yaowan nor Li Yang interrupted; they simply listened quietly.

But everyone present knew that the two of them were the main attraction; what they were showing now was just an appetizer, and that Marquis of Wind Pavilion was merely building up the atmosphere.

Many people have some vague speculations about what happened 28 years ago.

However, with the destruction of the Nature Department and the rise of the Wang Family, some people, like Marquis of Wind Pavilion, chose to protect themselves, while others, like Li Yaowan, temporarily endured the situation, waiting for Si Kui to advance to the Ninth Grade Realm before reopening the case.

Given the seniority and status of the people in this room, it's impossible for them to be unaware of the situation.