Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 298 Strong
Conference room on the third floor of the governing building in Yunling City, Beizhou.

At 9:40 a.m., Bai Man followed Shen Ning into the conference room and saw that quite a few people had already arrived.

Bai Man glanced at the group and saw that they were all important figures in the city: Zhou Qingyun, director of the Supervision Bureau; Miao Yuan, director of the Public Security Bureau; Song Cheng, director of the Law Enforcement Bureau; Yang Qingsong, captain of the Special Response Team; and Yang Zhenye, the director of the Golden Dragon Martial Arts School.

Yang Zhenye does not hold a public office, but his Golden Dragon Martial Arts School has many students, he also owns the Golden Dragon Group, and as a high-ranking martial artist, he is very influential in Yunling.

As a member of the Bai family in Anjing, Bai Man actually looked down on everyone in the meeting room, thinking they were all country bumpkins!

The only exception is Song Cheng, after all, he is a martial arts master from the Song family, with a very impressive family background, status, and abilities.

However, Song Cheng was balding, and for some unknown reason, he had gone astray in his martial arts training, resulting in pale gold skin. Sitting there, he looked like an old and ugly metal statue!

Bai Man really didn't want to look at Song Cheng any longer. Her gaze fell on the nameplate on the main table in front of her, which read Zhou Zhengyi, the chief executive officer of Yunling and the most powerful person in Yunling.

"Today's meeting is of a very high level!" Bai Man had been transferred to Yunling for more than half a year to serve as the vice president of the Hunter Association, and this was the first time she had seen Zhou Zhengyi personally preside over a meeting.

She didn't actually want to come to Yunling. Yunling was just the countryside, and it was far inferior to Anjing in terms of food, clothing, housing, transportation, and entertainment.

On the other hand, Yunling has a large number of demonic cultists, and blood sacrifices are frequent occurrences. This forces Bai Man to be cautious in her words and actions, and she doesn't leave her residential area at night.

Bai Man knew this wasn't a good idea. Bai Yan had sent her here to check on the situation in Yunling, but she really didn't dare to go. The waters in Yunling were too deep and murky. If a mere high-level martial artist like her dared to cause trouble, she didn't know when she would die a violent death...

Just like this luxurious conference room, which is filled with the most important figures in Yunling City, there are definitely cultists among them!

Bai Man became more wary after thinking about this. She sat down next to Shen Ning, still trusting this martial arts master from Dongjiang.

It was Shen Ning who reported Wan Canglong, which led to Wan Canglong's escape and the blood sacrifice in Dacang Town, resulting in the tragic deaths of countless civilians.

Shen Ning is Song Mingyue's aunt and has a good relationship with the Song family. Song Mingyue may not be anything special, but her boyfriend Gao Wu has already become a disciple of the Martial Saint and recently released a video of a nuclear bomb destroying a monster.

As a member of the powerful elite, Bai Man knew that this video meant Gao Wu could mobilize nuclear weapons and that he could make online platforms serve him. The political power contained within it was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

The more you understand the situation, the more you'll realize how complex and intricate things are!

Videos of the killing of Federation experts were also openly circulated online. The Federation reportedly issued a strong protest, but the videos continued to spread unchecked on online platforms.

Moreover, Gao Wu's ability to kill a level six expert proves that he has already reached the level six!

This young king, who rose from humble beginnings in Dongjiang, is now at the height of his power; among the billions of people in the alliance, almost everyone knows him. He truly is at the peak of his power.

With this connection, Shen Ning carries considerable weight in Yunling, even though she is only the president of the Hunter Association.

More importantly, Shen Ning is reliable.

Shen Ning was different from Bai Man; she politely greeted and exchanged pleasantries with everyone before taking her seat.

Shen Ning looked at Song Cheng beside him and asked in a low voice, "Director Song, what's today?"

Song Cheng frowned slightly: "It must be because of the Demon Cult. A few days ago, another blood sacrifice accident occurred in Jiulin County, killing over a hundred people."

Song Cheng's skin was not only the color of gold and iron, but his voice was also as hard as gold and iron. Even though his voice was very low, it sounded like two iron plates striking each other, harsh, sharp and cold.

"Oh." Shen Ning nodded slightly. Several blood sacrifice incidents had occurred in Yunling recently. Although the information had been controlled at all levels, the responsibility could not be shirked.

As the chief executive officer, Zhou Zhengyi must also want to reverse this situation, right?

Shen Ning glanced at everyone in the conference room. She didn't know who she could trust and who she couldn't, and she believed that everyone else felt the same way.

With internal suspicions running high, how can unity and cooperation be achieved? Moreover, Zhou Zhengyi lacks an iron fist and cannot decisively resolve the complexities, which will only make the situation more complicated.

The main reason is that the other world is accelerating its integration, and the source power level in the real world is constantly improving, which also allows the demon god to display more power.

Most ordinary people lack firm beliefs. Even ordinary scammers, as long as they are eloquent and have a few people working together, can easily deceive a group of elderly people.

Not to mention that the demon god possesses true divine power, and can cure diseases on the spot. Such a true miracle is incredibly awe-inspiring to ordinary people.

Once you believe in a demon, there's no turning back.

The belief in demons and gods is like a virus; it replicates and spreads rapidly.

No matter how skilled one is, it's difficult to change a person's faith. Yunling cannot stop the spread of the demon god's belief; it will only be corrupted by it...

Shen Ning felt heavy-hearted when she thought about these things. She had been in Yunling for more than a year, but her work had not made any progress. On the contrary, the Hunter Association had suffered casualties among some of its core members.

Now she can't rely on anyone. Bai Man is arrogant and boastful, but she's all show and no substance and can't do anything right.

In the huge conference room, Song Cheng was probably the only one who could be considered reliable, after all, he was a member of the Song family.

However, Song Cheng's metal-mutated life state can only be reversed by the power of a demon god, so this person may not be truly trustworthy!
At 9:50, a young man wearing glasses and a suit strode into the conference room. He stood at the front of the room and nodded to the crowd, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, Commander Zhou will be here with the head of the special investigation team shortly. Please be prepared."

Everyone recognized the young man as Yang Feng, Zhou Zhengyi's trusted assistant. He was a young man with high emotional intelligence who often represented the governor in dealings with various parties.

Everyone understood the meaning of being prepared; a great person had arrived, and this was to make the heavens stand up to welcome him, so they should not be impolite.

After Yang Feng left, Zhou Qingyun, the director of the Supervision Bureau, whispered to Miao Yuan, the director of the Public Security Bureau next to him: "Director Miao, do you know who the investigation team is?" Miao Yuan was a middle-aged woman with a cold and stern face. She glanced at Zhou Qingyun and shook her head slightly, but did not say anything.

Zhou Qingyun glanced at Yang Qingsong, the captain of the Special Response Team for Law Enforcement, and their eyes met naturally. Yang Qingsong nodded slightly but did not say anything.

Zhou Qingyun sighed inwardly; it seemed Yang Qingsong didn't know either.

As the head of the supervisory bureau, he was specifically responsible for all matters related to the demonic cult. The sudden appearance of an investigation team without prior notification from his superiors aroused his suspicion.

It is clear that the higher-ups no longer trust the Yunling Supervisory Bureau.

At 9:55, the conference room door was opened by two soldiers, and Zhou Zhengyi accompanied a young soldier into the conference room.

Behind them stood a group of solemn-looking soldiers in formal attire. Each of them possessed a deep and stable aura of source energy, and several of them were clearly masters at the Martial Master level.

Especially the female soldier in her thirties, whose aura was deep and powerful. Her mere presence alone was enough to make everyone present feel intensely suppressed.

Bai Man and Shen Ning's gazes were fixed on the young soldier at the head of the group, and they couldn't help but show expressions of shock.

The head of the investigation team was actually Gao Wu! Moreover, they all saw the shining gold star of a major general on Gao Wu's shoulder insignia.

Looking at the group of soldiers behind Gao Wu, each one exuded a chilling aura, clearly elite soldiers.

Surrounded by elite military personnel, Gao Wu, with his calm demeanor, naturally exuded a powerful aura. Although Zhou Zhengyi, who was also a high-ranking official and usually had a lot of authority, was like a follower next to Gao Wu and was completely overwhelmed in terms of aura.

Bai Man last saw Gao Wu at the Snow Wave Cup. At that time, Gao Wu was a high-level martial artist. Although he was full of vigor, he was just a small and insignificant child.

This time when they met again, Gao Wu was surrounded by a large entourage, exuding an aura of power and authority, even resembling that of a powerful figure with the power to decide life and death.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Bai Man wouldn't have believed that two years could bring about such a huge change in a person!

Bai Man exclaimed inwardly, "They say things change every ten years, but in just two years, everything has changed! It's truly terrifying!"

Shen Ning felt this even more deeply. If she hadn't gone to rescue him, Gao Wu would likely have been killed by Wan Canglong.

She saw how impressive Gao Wu was online, and although she was impressed, it was still just a matter of being separated by the internet.

Seeing Gao Wu's imposing presence firsthand was an experience she couldn't describe. Thinking back to her initial opposition to Mingyue and Gao Wu being together, she suddenly realized how short-sighted and ridiculous she had been.

Fortunately, Mingyue had a plan!
Shen Ning suddenly sensed something and turned to look. She saw Song Mingyue standing in the corner next to the conference room door. She was wearing sunglasses and a black trench coat with her hands in her pockets. She stood there quietly, calm, elegant and mysterious.

Song Mingyue noticed Shen Ning's gaze, and nodded slightly in acknowledgment, but did not say anything.

It's a formal meeting, after all; chatting isn't appropriate.

Bai Man followed Shen Ning's gaze and saw Song Mingyue. She sighed inwardly. Originally, she was just a very talented girl, but she was only about the same as her niece. Now, the other party was already high above her.

Many people present recognized Gao Wu, given his immense fame. Especially since Gao Wu hailed from Beizhou and was an idol to all the young people there.

Zhou Zhengyi, Gao Wu, and Wang Tiemei took their seats on the podium, and Zhou Zhengyi formally introduced Gao Wu's identity.

Upon hearing that Gao Wu was the leader of a special investigation team dispatched by the Security Headquarters, everyone in the conference room changed their expressions.

The Security Headquarters holds the highest authority and is the most powerful department within the alliance.

"Now, please let General Gao speak." Zhou Zhengyi handed the microphone to Gao Wu.

Gao Wu smiled slightly at the crowd below: "My name is Gao Wu, and I am from Dongjiang. I am here as the leader of the investigation team to investigate the rampant spread of the Yunling Demon Cult."

As he spoke, his smile faded and he said in a deep voice, "According to intelligence from various sources, the Yunling Demon Cult is arrogant and has seriously disrupted the normal lives of the people and damaged social order."

"On behalf of Zhongjing, I demand a thorough investigation of Yunling. Your cooperation is imperative."

As Gao Wu spoke, his gaze swept across the conference room. Zhou Qingyun and the others, who had been smiling, felt a chill run down their spines and could no longer smile after being swept over by Gao Wu's sharp, sword-like gaze.

Zhou Qingyun, Miao Yuan, and the others were all displeased. Gao Wu had just arrived and was already trying to intimidate them? This was too forceful.

Gao Wu noticed that the crowd's emotions were a bit off, so he calmly said, "From today onwards, Yunling will be under military control. All units must obey orders, and those who disobey orders will be subject to military law."

Gao Wu's hoarse voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chilling and murderous aura.

Regardless of their emotions, everyone in the conference room was immediately intimidated by the chilling and domineering murderous aura, and their faces turned pale.

Even Zhou Zhengyi, who was sitting next to Gao Wu, had an extremely ugly expression. He opened his mouth but ultimately didn't dare to say anything.

Shen Ning and Bai Man originally thought they were very familiar with Gao Wu, but Gao Wu's domineering and powerful demeanor completely overturned their original image of him.

After her initial shock, Bai Man was filled with admiration. With just a few words, she had everyone in Yunling too afraid to even breathe. The killing intent of a high-level martial artist was so fierce; she truly possessed the aura of a peerless expert…

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