176: Chapter 176 Where is the real protagonist?

Wei Zhuang was trembling with rage, feeling somewhat at a loss.

"Fine, fine, fine! So you're not going to be reasonable, right? I'll call Commander-in-Chief Qi right now, and I'll call the Governors Mansion! You are all completely lawless!"

He made two calls in succession.

The military's reply was that Commander-in-Chief Qi was currently handling urgent military affairs and could not take calls for the time being.

The Governors Mansion's reply was even simpler: 'Don't provoke her.'

The more Wei Zhuang thought about it, the angrier he got. He had wanted to call his eldest brother, but upon considering his brother's personality, the reply would surely be much the same.

The Wei Family had been rooted in Song City for a hundred years and had always had the final say. How was it that now, anyone dared to come and trample on them?

Moreover, with Yun Zhuoyue getting in the way, whispers immediately broke out all around them.

"Wow! Today's gossip is truly big, sweet, and juicy!"

"The military is actually sticking up for Goddess Miao, and it's the Hu Xiao Special Task Force, no less. Do you all know about Hu Xiao? They're all ruthless characters!"

"That big sister is so tall and dashing, and her armor is so beautiful—I fell for her at first sight."

"Wake up, you're a woman."

"Even a woman is fine. I don't think you know who she is. She is the direct disciple of the Sixth Imperial Uncle. It's said she specializes in a killing technique that has caused her to become somewhat mentally unstable; she can't sleep these days without killing a few people."

"That terrifying? Is that for real?"

"Goddess Miao is Chief Miao's granddaughter, after all, so it's reasonable for the military to protect her. Now the Jingan Division is completely bewildered."

"Does the military have jurisdiction over the Jingan Division?"

"I don't know about jurisdiction, but they can definitely win a fight."

These discussions infuriated Wei Zhuang. He looked up and saw Yun Zhuoyue's arrogant expression, and his explosive temper could no longer be contained.

"What if I insist on making an arrest?"

"I don't know."

"What do you mean by 'I don't know'?"

"I don't know if I can control my own hands. If I can, you will be severely injured. If I can't, you will die."

Wei Zhuang felt he was being toyed with and had suffered a great insult.

Although he didn't have the same reputation as Hu Xiao, he was also of the Open Origin Upper Realm and felt he was no worse than his opponent.

However, looking into Yun Zhuoyue's red eyes, for some reason, he felt a bit of trepidation in his heart.

The key was, if he left under these circumstances, how would he ever be able to show his face in Song City again?

Fortunately, a way out soon arrived.

Another car drove into the campus, the blood-red one-eyed flag on its hood ugly and striking.

This time, no one needed to be told; all the watching students immediately and spontaneously retreated, scattering like birds and beasts.

That was a car from The Sect, vehicle number 003. Even if they didn't know who the car belonged to, they knew it must be someone important.

One could eat the gossip about the Jingan Division, but it was best to stay far away from The Sect's business.

Even Ye Qingzhou's heart was pounding, and he secretly cursed their luck.

He knew very well that The Sect's number three car represented Bishop Wei, and this Bishop Wei also hailed from the Wei Family.

Bishop Wei's personal arrival was likely not just for Wei Lin; it was highly probable that it concerned Tang Long.

Including that Group Leader Yun from Hu Xiao, they had all likely come for this very reason.

The matter should have been very secretive and very simple.

But instead, it was fraught with twists and turns, with ups and downs, and even now, he didn't know how it would end.

Who leaked the information?

Could this situation have been deliberately created by that kid, Tang Long?

Ye Qingzhou instinctively disbelieved it.

Someone competing might allow him to sell it for a good price, but whichever side he eventually handed the technique over to, he would inevitably offend the other two sides; this was by no means a wise move.

Seeing Wei Ye's car, Wei Zhuang's constipated-looking face immediately cleared up.

He immediately stepped forward to welcome Wei Ye as he got out of the car, bowing to pay his respects.

"Little Five? What are you doing, making such a big fuss?"

Wei Zhuang hurriedly explained the cause and effect, adding a bit of his own spin, becoming more excited as he spoke.

"Seventh Uncle, the military is bullying us too much. You must stand up for the Jingan Division!"

Hearing this, Wei Ye's old face flushed red.

Not long ago, he had just had an unpleasant conversation with Lv Yang.

Upon learning that Wei Mingzhu was basically confirmed to be a Sun Worshiper, he felt as if the sky were falling. If Lv Yang were to make an issue of this, he wouldn't even be able to keep his position as Bishop.

But for some reason, Lv Yang had not pushed him too hard, and instead had given him a good assignment.

Regarding that mysterious Tang Long.

Judging by Lv Yang's tone, he had a very close relationship with Tang Long, and bringing back this Wuque Method was basically a sure thing.

But he hadn't expected the people from Hu Xiao to be here.

Special people appearing in a special place was certainly no coincidence. He had already realized that the military must be moving to seize it.

If the military were competing, that would be one thing, but why did you, the Jingan Division, come here to make a fool of yourselves?

Upon closer inspection, damn it!

The Wei Family really produces talent; a little brat actually expelled Tang Long!

And then, you bunch of ignorant fools came here to embarrass yourselves in every possible way?

Wei Ye wished he could give his foolish nephew a hundred slaps across the face.

But he clenched and unclenched his fists inside his large sleeves and could only say indifferently, "I see."

"Group Leader Yun is quite right; this is a battlefield. You all go back; The Sect and the military are taking over now."

Wei Zhuang was dumbfounded.

He wanted to say something more, but Wei Ye glared at him with a sharp look, and he immediately choked back his remaining words, then signaled the people from the Jingan Division to withdraw.

Glancing at Yun Zhuoyue, Wei Ye said nothing.

Because he had already seen an aircraft in the distant sky, rapidly approaching.

That was the transport of a Grand Secretary of the Imperial Academy, the Guoguang.

Soon, the spacecraft arrived at the large playground and landed quickly.

Ritual Master Yu Hai and Shi Chengyu got off the spacecraft, exchanged a glance, and walked straight towards Wei Ye and Yun Zhuoyue.

"Bishop Wei, long time no see!"

"Libationer Yu, you are a rare guest indeed."

"Hello, Bishop Wei, I am Shi Chengyu."

"I know, I know, the brilliant student of Grand Secretary Zong, welcome."

"Straight talk: you've come for the Wuque Method, right?"

"Heh heh, that is the case, and I assume the two of you have the same goal."

"That's right. Uh, who is this?"

"Hu Xiao Group One, Yun Zhuoyue."

Hearing this name, both Ritual Master Yu Hai and Shi Chengyu were somewhat surprised.

Because of Ye Baiqiao, and combined with her exploits over the years, Yun Zhuoyue's reputation was quite significant, but this was the first time they had met her in person.

"So you are the Sixth Imperial Uncle's disciple. A pleasure to meet you."

"Hello, Group Leader Yun."

"So, Group Leader Yun has also come for Tang Long?"

Yun Zhuoyue nodded slightly.

Ritual Master Yu Hai shook his head and smiled, "Fine. After all, it is the Wuque Method, and it's only reasonable that everyone wants it. So, where is the main subject?"

At this moment, Ye Qingzhou hurried forward to invite Ritual Master Yu Hai and Shi Chengyu to the side, whispering to them in hushed tones.

Ritual Master Yu Hai and Shi Chengyu frowned deeply, feeling that Ye Qingzhou had handled things poorly. But they were not University Scholar Zong Liangchen and could not reprimand him to his face.

The problem was, everyone was a prominent figure from their respective factions; were they just going to stand on the playground and wait?

Ye Qingzhou immediately turned back and called out, "Principal Wang!"

Principal Wang Dong, who was hiding in the corner far away, was nearly scared to death.

Ritual Master Yu Hai, Libationer of the Imperial Academy, as the vice-head of the nation's highest martial arts institution, was a Spirit Map Peak expert.

Shi Chengyu, Doctor of the Imperial Academy and lecturer at the National Academy, was at the Spirit Map Middle Realm.

Bishop Wei Ye of the Song City Sect was at the Spirit Map Middle Realm.

By comparison, Yun Zhuoyue, at the Open Origin Peak, was already the weakest, but the name 'Hu Xiao' alone made people shiver.

That so many big shots had flooded into the First Specialized Academy early in the morning, and that he had committed such a huge blunder early in the morning—just thinking about it made his scalp tingle.

Hearing Ye Qingzhou's call, he hurriedly answered, "Here, here! Everyone, please come to the reception room for some tea!"