261: Chapter 261 The First Member of the White Robe Society

At this moment, Tang Long tapped the microphone. "As everyone can see, student Lu Xiaohu is a Hetero-blood, and he joined the society long ago."

"Therefore, there is no racial discrimination at all."

"If there is any discrimination, it is against the weak and the unmotivated! Those who lack ability yet demand special treatment!"

"What kind of organization is the White Clothing Society? It is a cradle for selecting and cultivating elites for the country! It is not a trash can for garbage!"

"The special recruitment and expansion of the White Clothing Society are to provide a stepping stone for students who are outstanding and hardworking enough, not an unprincipled retreat!"

"Student Lu Xiaohu has currently mastered two Cultivation Techniques, including a Wuque Method. Can you do that?"

"Most of you probably haven't even reached the entry level of the Universal Breathing Method. Is it wrong to say your compatibility is poor?"

"Everything must be based on facts! You cannot use flawed logic!"

At this point, the Hetero-blood students below had all wilted.

The facts were right there. Senior Lu was indeed a Hetero-blood, and one with extremely noble lineage at that. Many of them could feel a natural awe originating from their Bloodline.

If Senior Lu could do it and they could not, it could only be their own problem.

The Hetero-blood Species were all disappointed and helpless.

But then Tang Long spoke again.

"Of course! You have natural deficiencies in this area, but you also have your own extraordinary talents!"

"Poor compatibility with Cultivation Techniques is not necessarily your fault; the school also has shortcomings in this regard."

"I will immediately propose to the school leadership and the Board of Directors to recruit some Hetero-blood teachers and vigorously search for Cultivation Techniques suitable for Hetero-blood cultivation!"

"The doors of the White Clothing Society will not be closed to you! I, Tang Long, treat everyone equally and will keep my word!"

"I precisely hope that some of you can truly be selected into the White Clothing Society through your own talent and hard work! Like Lu Xiaohu, becoming my right-hand man!"

At this, Lu Xiaohu was the first to applaud vigorously.

Everyone below the stage followed suit and began to applaud.

For the first time, Shi Chengyu felt that there was indeed something different about Tang Long.

This person... was telling the truth. He not only didn't discriminate against the Hetero-blood Species but was also truly finding a way out for them.

At this moment, Tang Long suddenly called out to him again, "Dr. Shi, regarding Cultivation Techniques suitable for Hetero-blood cultivation, I would like to seek some guidance and help from the Imperial Academy. I wonder if you could provide some Hetero-blood Cultivation Techniques?"

Shi Chengyu replied with a smile, "The Imperial Academy does have a few Hetero-blood Cultivation Techniques. For the sake of President Tang's Face, we can provide copies to Song City First Specialized Academy."

"However, as the saying goes, the heavenly change brought ten thousand races. Even if there aren't ten thousand, there are certainly a thousand. The Hetero-blood population is vast; a few Cultivation Techniques really can't cover everyone."

"For the White Clothing Society to develop this undertaking, the difficulty will likely be quite significant."

Tang Long also smiled. "With Dr. Shi's help, this is at least a good start."

"The White Clothing Society and the White Clothes Association will soon be soliciting such techniques and related talents from across society for a fee."

"Students, you all heard that, right? Let's applaud together and thank Dr. Shi!"

The students below immediately applauded vigorously again.

Shi Chengyu sighed and stood up, coming before Tang Long. "President Tang, it's not you who should thank me, but I who should thank you."

"In you, I see the qualities an educator truly should possess."

"Compared to you, I, Shi, have only my Realm and title, yet I am merely occupying a position without doing any work."

"I am ashamed!"

"I wonder if I might have the honor of becoming one of you as well, to do something meaningful for this country together?"

The entire Auditorium suddenly fell silent; even Tang Long was stunned for a moment.

A Spirit Map Realm powerhouse, Dr. Shi Chengyu of the Imperial Academy, was actively requesting to join the White Clothing Society?

So this was his true intention for coming. No wonder he had eagerly followed along to the school today.

The methods of the Grand Secretary are indeed different from others.

Although his intention was easy to see, once Shi Chengyu joined, it would inevitably have a huge impact. The influence of the White Clothing Society would also rapidly expand, thereby causing wariness in certain quarters.

This was a case of killing with praise, an open scheme.

If he hadn't first submitted a memorial to express his loyalty, the first person who wouldn't tolerate him would definitely be the old Emperor.

But now... bring it on!

I'll take it all!

"Dr. Shi, are you serious?"

Shi Chengyu smiled. "Of course I'm serious. I just don't know if President Tang is willing to accept me."

Tang Long's volume immediately rose an octave as he reached out his hand to Shi Chengyu.

"Of course I am! Now, in my capacity as the President of the White Clothes Society and the President of the White Clothes Association, I formally invite Mr. Shi Chengyu to become the first member of the White Clothes Association and concurrently serve as the Vice President of the White Clothes Association!"

Shi Chengyu also solemnly stated, "Let everyone present be my witness! I am honored to accept this invitation!"

"Good!"

Someone shouted first, and immediately, all the students present cheered, applauded, and shouted in approval.

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Huaidu, Cathedral of the Holy See.

The Pope still sat high upon the throne. His Face, hidden behind a mask, showed no joy or anger, but everyone below felt as if they couldn't breathe.

The Seventh Apostle was killed in battle, and the Torch Spirit Blood Spear was lost.

Once this news arrived, many leaders in the sect knew that the Pope would surely unleash a thunderous rage.

However, no one knew who this fire would be directed at.

The Second Apostle, Baroque, took a step forward and knelt on one knee. "Your Majesty the Pope, the Seventh Apostle has been murdered and the Holy Weapon stolen. Please allow the Apostle Sequence to go and investigate the true culprit!"

Archbishop Archbishop Meng Fan spoke up to dissuade him, "Your Excellency Apostle, please be patient."

"The Seventh Apostle's death in Song City is very likely a meticulously designed trap."

"According to the news compiled and sent by the Songcheng Sect, it involves Blasphemers and a mysterious Spirit Map. Based on the battle reports, that is very likely a Spirit Map Peak powerhouse."

"That same night, even Qiguang Sect of the Songcheng Military Headquarters was assassinated and killed."

"Although your combat power is impressive, facing an opponent of this level might not be optimistic."

"One of the five in the Apostle Sequence is already gone; we cannot afford any more losses."

The Fifth Apostle, Shade, had the most fiery temper and immediately roared at him.

"Is the Archbishop looking down on us? What is there to fear in four against one!"

"We aren't afraid of whether he is a Spirit Map Peak or not; we're only afraid he won't show up!"

"If the four of us join forces, even if we can't kill him, we will certainly force him to reveal his identity!"

Bishop Jin Ming immediately echoed, "Exactly! Those sneaky things can no longer be allowed to hide comfortably in the shadows. They must pay ten or a hundred times the price!"

"Your Majesty the Pope! I am also willing to go out to battle with the Apostle Sequence!"

The other two bishops, Waham and Li Xiushen, also took a step forward.

"We are willing to go out to battle with the Apostle Sequence!"

But another bishop, Yan Shoucheng, snorted. "Your determination is commendable, but with such a grand departure, who is your target?"

"Others aren't fools who will wait in place for you to kill them."

"Chasing shadows... the more you make a fuss like this, the more useless it is."

The Third Apostle, Cheng Shi, asked back, "Does Bishop Yan have any brilliant ideas?"

"No brilliant ideas, but I do have a humble opinion."

"I believe that the first ones to be punished should be the Blasphemers."

"Since they dared to participate in the siege of the Seventh Apostle, regardless of whether they were the ones who ultimately killed him, they must Face judgment."

"Drag out all the Blasphemers and Sun Worshipers we have in custody and those we've discovered, and judge and execute them all!"

"Only in this way can the majesty of our Pope's divine Bloodline be manifested!"

"Secondly, those who have the ability or motive to do this must be taught a lesson!"

"In the past, everyone kept quiet about it, but today I'm going to speak plainly: it's Grand Secretary University Scholar Zong Liangchen and Emperor Ye Qingcang!"

"The Pope usually doesn't interfere in political affairs and allows the Imperial Academy to develop; that is His Majesty the Pope's benevolence, not wanting to lower himself to their level."

"But what about them! They are respectful on the surface, but behind his back, they view His Majesty the Pope as a threat!"

"Regarding the incident with the Seventh Apostle, I personally suspect these two parties the most!"

"Also! The Songcheng Sect must also be punished!"

"The Seventh Apostle met with trouble because of their Holy Messenger! Although they are trying to distance themselves, who knows if they participated in this conspiracy!"

"The Songcheng Sect no longer has a High Priest, so they have no right to mess around with some Holy Messenger!"

"That Tang Long must come to the Holy See to plead guilty!"

His words made many people nod repeatedly, and even the most indignant Apostle Sequence did not object.

With an apostle killed, the one who lost the most Face was the Pope. Maintaining the Pope's dignity was the top priority.

Compared to setting out aggressively with no results, Yan Shoucheng's method was clearly much cleverer.

Archbishop Archbishop Meng Fan nodded in approval. "Bishop Yan's method deeply resonates with me."

"However, regarding the disposal of the Songcheng Sect..."

"Is it really necessary to bring the mask of calamity and that Calamity Holy Messenger, Tang Long, to Huaidu?"

"In my humble opinion, it would be better to execute or exile them."

Everyone felt it made sense. The mask of calamity... that thing was quite filthy. Would bringing it back pollute the environment?

It really would be better to just kill them or throw them far away to keep things clean.

Everyone turned their gaze to the Pope on the throne, and at this moment, the statue-like Pope finally spoke.

"Bishop Yan's suggestion is very good."

"Starting today, hunt down all Blasphemers and Sun Worshipers that can be caught."

"Set up an execution platform in the Great Worship Square of Huaidu and execute a hundred people every day."

"Bishop Yan will be responsible for this matter."

"Secondly, pass a message to the Grand Secretary and His Majesty the Emperor for me, saying that I invite them to have dinner together."

"Archbishop Meng Fan, convey my decree to the Songcheng Sect, ordering them to exile that so-called Holy Messenger themselves."

Archbishop Meng Fan frowned. "Your Majesty, if it's just a decree, the Songcheng Sect probably won't follow it. Should I lead a group there?"

The Pope shook his head. "Of course they won't follow it, and the Holy See doesn't need to send anyone. Song City is a huge whirlpool right now; even if you go, you might not be able to do much."

"But as long as I issue this edict, when great chaos breaks out later, someone will naturally use this name to squeeze the Songcheng Sect."

"I want them to squeeze each other, even to be squeezed to death."