Chapter 1132: Chapter 76: Defiance
In the beginning, the Management Bureau was not strong. Initially, it was just a small department with less than ten people within the system, along with some scattered individuals from the Taoist demons serving—at first, they were only responsible for recording the personal information of people from various Taoist sects and demons across China.
Its development can be traced back to the Dragon Fiend disaster several decades ago—it was precisely because they witnessed the immense destructive power of the extraordinary against reality that substantial funding and heavily endorsed documents began emerging from the highest places.
Decades have passed, and this team, which initially consisted of fewer than ten human clerical staff, has now grown into an organization with thousands of members—and this does not include the massive logistics team behind it.
In every province, every capital, there is a hidden branch of the Management Bureau… A large number of talents, driven by the full operation of the national machine, gathered at a rapid pace—by the time the Taoists and demons realized it, it had already developed into a behemoth.
Even the true dragon of China holds an idle position as a senior advisor in the Management Bureau—of course, even an idle position still has a significant deterrent effect.
But the true dragon of China is just a force, a borrowed power… a chip used to balance the three parties. No matter how strong she is, her principles and mission destined her not to favor any side too much.
Humans have planet-destroying superweapons, but they cannot be used easily… On the other hand, the Dao monsters have extremely powerful individual bat capabilities—high-end bat power has always been a shorting of the Management Bureau!
This passive situation was broken by the appearance of a man. He is regarded as the strongest human male on Earth, the Cargo Evil God—Unparalleled National Scholar.
So far, the Management Bureau has a total of four ‘Unparalleled National Scholars.’
And now, besides the Fiery Cloud Evil God, the other three National Scholars have also arrived at Wolong Mountain Villa.
…
As guards of the country’s highest leadership, they guard the source of peace and stability of the national structure at all times—their arrival was also quiet.
Of course, some talented individuals among the Dao monsters might have already noticed—but so what, after all, there is not much time left for everyone at this moment.
Among the four ‘National Scholars’ in the Management Bureau, the Fiery Cloud Evil God is the strongest, but under certain circumstances, he might be defeated by the joint forces of the other three National Scholars—because the other three have strong spiritual power and are naturally capable of using extraordinary abilities.
Two men and one woman.
The Fiery Cloud Evil God and Yan Xiaoxi quietly received them.
“I didn’t expect you to e too.” Looking at the three people in front of him, the Fiery Cloud Evil God, who had been frowning all morning, rarely showed a smile on his face, “We were about to set off shortly, you arrived just in time.”
The two men and one woman appear to be in their thirties or forties. The woman looks the youngest, just over thirty, but her actual age is already seventy. The reason she looks young is not because of any magic techniques, but simply because her metabolism is several times that of a normal person, and she also has the ability to accelerate others’ metabolism.
‘National Scholar’ Medical Immortal, possessing extremely high medical skills, and is extremely adept at using various poisons. Born in the ancient Miao region, naturally endowed with the unique ability to bring dead wood to life… Bihua.
The man opposite the Medical Immortal, nicknamed the War King, is called Luo Kai, a former special forces soldier who pleted over two hundred dangerous missions before being a ‘National Scholar,’ possessing the superpower of freezing, able to instantly create an environment of minus 196 degrees Celsius.
The last man does not have high physical strength but has an exceptionally developed brain and is a telekinesis master named Lan Bo.
In addition, Dr. Zhao from the Management Bureau, responsible for technical support, was also brought to this brief meeting.
The four ‘National Scholars’ gathered, and Yan Xiaoxi could only stand aside, listening carefully to their conversation.
“I feel like we’ve already maximized manpower allocation, and we expect to gather everyone by the fastest tomorrow morning,” said War King Luo Kai without a hint of a smile. “The three of us came here first, and I also brought a batch of elites, fully equipped!”
Bihua nodded, looking at the Fiery Cloud Evil God, “You can fight with all your strength, even if you break an arm or a leg, I can reattach it.”
The Fiery Cloud Evil God immediately glared at the woman… Although he indeed trusts the old lady’s medical skills, who would want to break an arm or leg for no reason?
“It’s too late.” The Fiery Cloud Evil God shook his head, “We must act tonight. Otherwise…”
Mr. Blind’s predictions were slowly relayed by the Fiery Cloud Evil God, causing the three National Scholars to furrow their brows, looking solemn, and breathing slightly heavy.
“Everyone, the number one leader has approved me to bring this,” the oldest, most steady telekinesis master Lan Bo slowly took out a box, “Dr. Zhao, your previous proposal has also been approved. However, time is so critical now, I don’t know if you can create that thing?”
Dr. Zhao showed a trace of ecstasy and, as if obtaining a treasure, directly snatched the box from Lan Bo master’s hands, impatiently opening it, releasing a strange purple light that was shockingly beautiful—even to those who saw it for the first time. Inside was a crystalline body the size of a fist, like a crystal Mineral Mother.
“Meteoric Divine Stone… can this thing really be used?” Dr. Zhao’s voice trembled slightly: “According to ancient records from over two thousand years ago, two meteorites from the outer heavens collided with the earth. One fell on the northern grasslands and mysteriously disappeared, while the other was found and passed down all the way to bee this Meteoric Divine Stone… Every material for the Meteorite God Bullet is extremely precious, but the most rare is still the main material meteoric crystal stone! Just adding its powder to any meteorite bullet allows it to directly burn spiritual power and demonic power… If this whole stone is used up… will you really let me use it? This stone is the only one!”
Lan Bo master said, “This thing is precious, perhaps the only one in the world. But no matter how precious it is, it can’t pare to the mon people… If the foundation of the country is shaken, holding onto these dead things is meaningless. Dr. Zhao, just give it your best, we can only ask that you don’t fail!”
“I won’t fail, I won’t fail!” Dr. Zhao stuttered, his lips trembling, “You don’t know how many times I’ve simulated it with the puter!”
“Then it’s settled.” As the first ‘National Scholar,’ the Fiery Cloud Evil God only issues orders at moments like this, exercising his authority as the first ‘National Scholar,’ “Dr. Zhao, stay at the Mountain Villa and quickly produce the item… Half an hour later, everyone move out… Tonight, unleash full firepower!”
…
Almost everyone was packing up—the urgent mobilization notice had been sent out.
Mo Mo looked at Mount Tai, which had now bee clear, watching the bustling Management Bureau personnel, people from the Taoist sects, and the group of demons bustling around Wolong Mountain Villa, suddenly unsure what he was supposed to do.
He felt a bit lost…. Remembering that when he first descended from the mountain, it was merely a year ago. At that time, he had just pleted his studies, traveled around after descending the mountain, killed a few evil little monsters, and exorcized some ghosts.
It wasn’t extremely thrilling, but it was the happiest time for him… The Taoist Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, slaying demons and vanquishing evil, it was just like that, it should be just like that.
Those days were truly the happiest days for him—even though the twenty years spent on Dragon Tiger Mountain under the guidance of his master, Elder Changhe, were also memorable—but this short demon-exorcising journey was truly the most fulfilling, happiest days of his life.
Isn’t that how Taoist cultivation should be?
Isn’t that how it should be?
But now… it feels strange, doesn’t it?
In the hurried crowd, Mo Mo saw Yan Xiaoxi, who was directing everyone, and subconsciously walked over… Time was pressing, and Yan Xiaoxi actually didn’t want to waste too much time on Mo Mo.
Initially, keeping Mo Mo was only because there might be a breakthrough point to be found from him concerning the situation— but now, even if Mo Mo still has this potential, it seems no longer needed. Tonight, the Tianxin Seventy-First Generation will formally push China into an abyss.
“Director Yan… is there anything I can do?” Mo Mo took a deep breath and asked sincerely.
Yan Xiaoxi’s answer was swift, “You can stay here and look after your friends.”
Mo Mo was stunned, instinctively saying, “I can also engage in battle… Although my power isn’t very strong, I can be of some help.”
Yan Xiaoxi calmly said, “Not very strong? But not weak either, at least among the younger generation, you can firmly stay in the first echelon. However, the next battle is a tough one, and we don’t need war potential that is not properly prepared.”
“Prepared?”
Yan Xiaoxi said sternly, “Your eyes are full of hesitation… On the battlefield, we don’t need people who harbor hesitation in their hearts.”
Mo Mo opened his mouth, but Yan Xiaoxi thrust a set of Management Bureau equipment into Mo Mo’s hands, “You can join the battle, but I hope it’s after you’ve already made up your mind to do it… also hoping you can catch up in time.”
As he spoke, Yan Xiaoxi strode away quickly… because he really didn’t have much time. He still needed to negotiate one last time with Daoist Bai Jie and some old monsters from the demon clan.
Mo Mo held the set of equipment in his hands, feeling somewhat frustrated as he walked alone through Wolong Mountain Villa.
He couldn’t remember when those people were ready, his footsteps were chaotic, like a flood, at some point, they rushed out of the villa’s gate together.
Until everything became extremely quiet here… the sound of the leaves rustling was also so clear.
“In the end… I couldn’t do anything.”
Mo Mo let out a bitter laugh… He once wanted to know the truth, but he was temporarily refused by that Senior for not being prepared.
When he wanted to participate in the battle, Yan Xiaoxi similarly refused him using the reason of not being prepared.
“Why are you two still here? The last batch has already gathered outside!”
At this moment, a conversation in the corridor reached Mo Mo’s ears—he instinctively looked over… it was a conversation between some agents from the Management Bureau.
“We’ve received orders to guard the prisoner, we’re not going.” One of them replied, “Inside, there’s still a man in black who was brought back by the Centennial Tribulation Leader… But honestly, I’d rather go and fight.”
“Guarding the prisoner is equally important.” The agent who came to call nodded solemnly, “Equally respectable… Well then, I’m off!”
“Good luck! e back and let’s have a drink together!”
“Sure! e back and let’s have a drink together!”
A simple farewell… without any hesitation, are they ready… they must be ready, Mo Mo thought.
The prisoner brought back by the Centennial Tribulation Leader… I’ve never seen him.
Mo Mo instinctively walked over.
The two agents guarding the door saw Mo Mo approaching, instinctively frowned, but saw the standard set of equipment he was holding, and hesitated.
“Who are you? How e we’ve never seen you?”
He didn’t seem to be one of the already famous Dao Monsters, having started less than a year ago, the Management Bureau might have information on him, but not all agents could memorize it… Besides, the personnel changes have been quite significant these past few days.
“My name is Mo Mo, from Dragon Tiger Mountain.”
“Mo Mo… oh, I remember.” One of the team members nodded, “The young man being treated in the basement, is he with you?”
Mo Mo nodded.
“You’re… you’re not planning to go?” The other team member looked at Mo Mo in surprise – his wandering state was easy to see.
“I would love to go, but was rejected.” Mo Mo let out a bitter laugh, “Your director told me there’s no need for those who aren’t prepared.”
“Hesitation?”
“Maybe.” Mo Mo’s expression was plicated as he sighed, “It all feels a bit… hard to put into words.”
“Afraid?”
Mo Mo shook his head, but suddenly asked, “Can I… can I see the prisoner inside?”
“Sorry.” The two agents shook their heads simultaneously, “The prisoner inside is serious, without approval, we can’t let you see him… Please feel free to leave.”
“Alright…” Mo Mo nodded.
The two agents watched as Mo Mo was dissuaded, secretly let out a sigh of relief, and then silently resumed their posts—at this moment, two yellow sigil papers quietly stuck to their backs.
Instantly, the two lost consciousness and fell to the ground… At this moment, Mo Mo turned around and returned to the front of the two, “I’m sorry… I just want to ask some questions.”
Thus, he took a deep breath, pushed open the door sealed with special talisman sigils, and walked in.
In the dim room, the air felt quite oppressive… just a sound, locked with the Pipa Mountain Lock at the shoulder bone, hung in the air.
Disheveled hair… sweat was all over the floor.
Apparently hearing the motion, the person slowly lifted his head… In front of Mo Mo appeared a terrifying face.
Missing an eye, supposed to have two horns on his head, but one long horn had already cracked, leaving only one… while blood was continuously spewing from his mouth.
“You’ll never get anything out of my mouth…” He raspily looked at Mo Mo, his remaining eyeball constantly radiating intense hatred.
Mo Mo shook his head, “I’m not from the Management Bureau.”
“Then what are you here for?” He frowned.
“I also want to ask something…” Mo Mo took a deep breath, stepped forward gradually, “What on earth are you people fighting for! What do you hate so much… Is it really just because Heaven and Earth restricted your development, that it drove you to such madness? A million souls… how could you be so ruthless?”
“Why do you hate? Why the madness… hahahahahaha!!!!”
He just laughed maniacally, “Heaven and Earth did indeed restrict us… but if these heavens truly want to abandon us, we admit it! For how many among us have given up, just intending to exhaust our remaining years, only wanting to see a glimpse of this world’s beauty once more… BUT!!”
But!
He glared furiously, emitting a voice filled with cutting hatred, “BUT!! They shouldn’t have captured my entire tribe ALIVE!! They shouldn’t have used my tribe for experiments!! Do you know how my horn was broken? Do you know how I lost my eye? They excavated my inner core, researched my body, conducted countless experiments… My wife, my children, one by one, they were dissected in front of me! Do you know how my child was killed? He was drained alive of every drop of blood in his body!! Just because, some of you people wanted cures! Wanted longevity!!! These hatreds, I will never forget!!! If Heaven wants to annihilate us, we have no choice! We retreat over and over again! Just to cling to life!! But if humans want to annihilate us, we… we will resist to our deaths!!!!!!!”
He struggled frantically, trying to open the Pipa Lock on his body, like a wounded antelope.
These hatreds, I will never forget!!!
If Heaven wants to annihilate us, we have no choice!!
We retreat over and over again!! Just to cling to life!!
But if humans want to annihilate us, we… we resist to our deaths!!!!!!!
“Resist to our deaths!!!!!!”
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