Full-time monk: I am the prophet of civilization!

Nine earth dragons burst forth from the ground, breaking the silence at that moment.

"Old Xiao, Old Song, are you really going to stop me?"

The responsibility of being the president of the Forbidden Spells Association finally made it impossible for Hongwu to sit idly by.

"So, Lao Hong, are you trying to put us to the test?"

Old Bao slowly got up, his smile still unchanged.

He's been unhappy about forbidden spells for a long time.

Now, the rules of the Eastern Forbidden Spells Association have also been changed!

Dean Xiao is a ruthless man who doesn't talk much.

Upon seeing this, a spatial magic array was immediately deployed.

In a flash of silver light, the three appeared directly dozens of kilometers away from the floating city.

"You expended so much magic energy before even fighting me, Old Xiao, you're quite confident."

It was Hongwu's idea to stay away from the city and fight, and he did not refuse.

However, his original intention was to fly away from the sea city to engage in battle.

Unexpectedly, Dean Xiao directly used spatial magic energy to teleport the three of them.

"It's just a friendly exchange; there's no need to talk about self-confidence."

Compared to the somewhat bureaucratic Hongwu, Dean Xiao was much more refined.

However, his demeanor and mannerisms were even more imposing than Hongwu's.

As he spoke, three beams of light shone around Dean Xiao.

Lightning, water, and light super-level magic can be cast simultaneously and instantly.

Seeing the incoming lightning, water cannons, and lightsabers, Hongwu felt his hair stand on end and quickly cast a spell to defend himself.

Fortunately, he was not without reason.

He quickly used an earth-type super-defense spell to defend and buy time.

That's how he used spatial teleportation to dodge the attack before it arrived.

"Old Xiao, you really show no mercy..."

Hongwu looked towards where Dean Xiao had been sitting, and just as he was about to make a comment, he heard a voice behind him.

"President Hongwu, it seems you're the one who clings to outdated rules and shows no mercy..."

Before he could turn around, Hongwu, with his seasoned experience, erected several spatial barriers behind him in an attempt to block Dean Xiao's offensive.

Logically speaking, this is indeed the best option.

Unfortunately, he was facing the 'Emperor Xiao' who could retrieve people from the dark dimension.

With a mere wave of his hand, the spatial barriers behind Hongwu shattered like glass.

At the same time, Hongwu's figure, which was trying to teleport, also stopped in place in a daze.

Then, an old but powerful hand landed on his shoulder.

Hongwu's tense body relaxed at this moment.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Hongwu finally accepted the fact that he had been defeated so quickly.

He asked Dean Xiao with a somewhat bitter tone.

"Old Xiao, you promised you only used water-based forbidden spells!"

There is absolutely no trust between people.

Dean Xiao's record at the Forbidden Spells Conference was a water-based forbidden spell.

Regarding this point, Hongwu had certainly considered that Dean Xiao might have broken through the forbidden spell of the new system later.

But no matter how boldly one speculates, being able to break through two systems independently without the core of the earth is already the limit.

But can anyone tell him how Dean Xiao managed to use the four forbidden spells of water, light, lightning, and space?

Hongwu even suspected that Dean Xiao had mastered the five forbidden spells due to the rapid and powerful casting...

"If I had known you had this ability earlier, I would have given you the position of president of the Forbidden Spells Association long ago."

When asked about Hongwu's decision to step down and give way to a more capable person, Dean Xiao simply said a few words.

"Guess why I haven't told you?"

"..."

Hongwu was speechless for a moment, choked by Dean Xiao's words.

Fortunately, Old Man Bao, who had been saying he would let the squabbles run wild but hadn't taken any responsibility for the squabbles themselves, finally laughed.

"Old Hong, I told you long ago, you can't beat the two of us."

"I may not be able to beat Lao Xiao, but what does that have to do with you?"

Looking at Old Man Bao's thick skin, which was so thick that even forbidden spells couldn't break it, Hongwu complained speechlessly.

Putting aside his responsibilities as the president of the Forbidden Spells Association, his relationship with Dean Xiao and Old Man Bao was fairly good.

Now that we can't win, there's no need to insist on upholding the forbidden spells and to stand coldly by Dean Xiao and the others.

"Hehehe, who's on good terms with Lao Xiao? If he beats you, isn't that the same as me beating you?"

Despite Hongwu's complaints, Old Man Bao didn't care at all and laughed heartily.

"Hmph, beating me is one thing, but with you making such a big fuss, the others at the Forbidden Spell Gathering won't be as easy to talk to as I am."

Hongwu gave a light hum, his sharp tongue masking a kind heart, as he reminded his two old friends.

"The Forbidden Spells Association? Have we done anything illegal that violates the Forbidden Spells Act? Do we need to mobilize the Forbidden Spells Association?"

Old Bao shrugged as if he were a scoundrel and asked with a smile.

"The regulations on forbidden spells stipulate that forbidden spell masters may not use forbidden spells without authorization..."

As soon as he subconsciously recited the forbidden spell regulations, Hongwu was immediately stunned.

Judging from the various messages he received, Lü Huan and the others had indeed never used forbidden spells.

Simply by relying on the ultimate techniques and magical power of forbidden spellcasters to overwhelm other high-level mages...

"Then you have also violated the rule that forbidden spellcasters must conceal their identities and not act arbitrarily..."

"Do we have them? Lao Hong, did you see them?"

"Old Bao, you wouldn't expect me to protect you, would you...?"

Chapter 97 A Midsummer of the Heart and the Sharpness Revealed

"Old Bao, you wouldn't expect me to protect you, would you...?"

Looking at Bao Laotou's shameless and brazen appearance, Hongwu finally realized what Bao Laotou meant.

For a moment, he was both angry and amused.

"Hahaha, old man Bao, are you getting senile, or are your eyes getting blurry?"

"Take a closer look."

Hongwu laughed in anger and produced his proof of being the president of the Forbidden Spells Association.

"I am the president of the Eastern Imperial Forbidden Spells Association. You expect me to protect you?"

Upon hearing this, Old Man Bao shrugged indifferently, looked at Dean Xiao beside him, and encouraged him.

"Negotiations have failed, Lao Xiao. Why don't we just bury Lao Hong?"

Hearing Bao Laotou's outrageous words, Hongwu was truly at a loss and couldn't help but look at the silent Dean Xiao.

"Old Xiao, aren't you going to do anything about this?"

"Yes, it's time to do something about it."

Suddenly, stars lit up behind Dean Xiao, and Hong Wu instantly felt that the surrounding space was bound, making it impossible for him to teleport away.

"Old Xiao, you actually listen to Old Bao?!"

Hongwu was completely devastated.

He remembered that he hadn't seen Lao Xiao for only three months, so how come Lao Xiao had changed like this when they met again?

Give me back the old, compassionate, and savior of suffering Lao Xiao, you bastard...

What Hongwu didn't know was that Dean Xiao chose to take action against him precisely out of a compassionate and merciful heart to save people from suffering.

Nowadays, the trend is towards cleaning families.

Even though Hongwu was an old friend of many years, Dean Xiao could not allow him to ruin everything that was thriving.

If noon is destined not to stand on the side of the ship of civilization, then...

Fortunately, Hongwu wasn't a fool.

Seeing that Dean Xiao and Old Man Bao were really serious, he immediately waved his hand sincerely.

"Stop, stop, stop. Even if I'm covering for you, the other forbidden spells aren't blind."

"Let's leave aside the two of you who didn't make a move, but what about Commander Lü and Commander Hua, and the newly promoted Forbidden Spell Master Lü Yi?"

"They are forbidden spellcasters, yet they attacked other spellcasters who are under forbidden spells. Even if I'm blind, other forbidden spellcasters would have reacted."

Hearing Hongwu's words, Old Man Bao and Dean Xiao naturally knew what he meant.

Although Hua Zhanhong, Lü Huan, and Lü Yi did not use any forbidden spells.

But those aristocratic sorcerers who practice forbidden spells don't care about these things.

They would only say that Hua Zhanhong, Lü Huan, and other forbidden spell masters were bullying the weak and did not comply with the forbidden spell regulations.

Just like in the original timeline, Shao Zheng clearly advocated for vigilance against sea monsters.

Finally, it did indeed improve the fishy smell and the overall quality of the dish.

However, he was still forced to step down by powerful families and other forces, and was forced to go to the west to fight.

However, Old Man Bao and Dean Xiao remained calm and composed when Hongwu said these things.

"Old Hong, since you've agreed to help, I can reveal some things to you."

"Do you think that doing something this big would only be supported by a handful of us?"

Upon hearing this, Hongwu was stunned.

Then, a flash of inspiration struck him, and all sorts of recent information flashed through his mind.

"The previous changes in the Zhao clan's territory..."

Old Man Bao and Dean Xiao nodded slightly, confirming their guess.

"Recapture Kunyu Mountain, recapture Zhuoyuan..."

Seeing the two still nodding, beads of sweat gradually appeared on Hongwu's forehead.

"Educational reform, the Lu family incident..."

The familiar nod of affirmation rang out.

This time, Hongwu, drenched in sweat, dared not and did not want to guess anymore.

If each event happened in isolation, it might not seem like a big deal.

But if all of them could be connected, it would mean...

"You've joined forces..."

Hongwu's dry lips opened and closed with difficulty as he uttered that incredible answer.

The four guardians of the East, West, South, and North have actually united...

Add to that Speaker Shao Zheng, who is pushing for education reform, then there's President Hsiao, Old Man Bao, and Lu Yi, who just made an appearance not long ago...