138: A terrifying spiritual world and a family reunion

"No rush."

Facing everyone's gazes, Su Lei slowly said, "The Three Great Families uniting doesn't necessarily mean they want to go to war with the Federation."

The leader frowned slightly. "You mean..."

"They're not that foolish." Su Lei's lips curved into a cold smile.

"The catastrophe is coming; no one will fight to a mutual defeat for immediate gains."

"Their true target..."

"Might be the Xiao Family and me."

The data on the holographic projection still flickered, reflecting on everyone's solemn faces.

Su Lei lightly tapped the table with his fingertip.

"The most urgent task is to gather more intelligence."

"Who is behind this? What is their ultimate goal? It's not too late to act once we figure these out."

"That's certainly how it should be, but you've seen..."

The leader shook his head heavily, pointing at the projection.

"We've already lost ten elites, including two Grandmasters."

"Intelligence work is more dangerous than imagined."

"Then leave it to me," Su Lei said calmly.

"That's too risky!" The leader suddenly stood up. "Once you're exposed, the Lei Family will go to any lengths to kill you!"

"The Federation would also lose a crucial combat force! Even the hope of changing the situation!"

Before he finished speaking, the conference room suddenly spun.

Everyone's vision blurred, and they found themselves in an unfamiliar world.

Above the sky, Su Lei's voice echoed like thunder: "Welcome to my Mental World."

Just as everyone recovered, two members suddenly fell to their knees, their eyes unfocused, and began muttering to themselves.

Every word they uttered made everyone present's expressions change drastically—

These two were actually moles planted by the Situ Family and Nangong Family for many years!

"Impossible!" someone exclaimed. "They all underwent strict screening during recruitment..."

But as more details were revealed, the questioning voices gradually disappeared, and everyone's faces turned extremely grim.

Silver Owl's eyes burned with anger, his tone icy.

"I knew something was off about that mission failing. So it was the Situ Family secretly causing trouble!"

"Including me, thirteen Shadow Blades were dispatched on that mission."

"It was supposed to be a sure thing, but an unexpected incident occurred at the critical moment, and Zhao Zheng and Pang Hong unfortunately sacrificed themselves because of it..."

Su Lei's figure condensed in the Mental World, appearing before everyone.

"An intelligence war doesn't necessarily require force."

The leader surveyed this world constructed purely from Mental Energy, suppressing the shock in his heart.

"Your scanning range?"

"One thousand kilometers," Su Lei said calmly.

A collective gasp could be heard all around.

"But this is limited to perception and searching."

"To invade the Sea of Consciousness of a Grandmaster, I must be within a one-kilometer radius."

"In short, the closer the distance, the stronger the effect."

"If I can make close contact with the opponent, I can instantly control the consciousness of a Grandmaster."

As Su Lei's words fell, everyone felt their throats tighten, unconsciously swallowing their saliva.

The fear of being completely seen through, with no secrets to hide, sent chills down the spines of these battle-hardened Shadow Blade executives.

If Su Lei truly harbored ill intentions, no one in the conference room would leave alive at this moment!

With a crisp snap of fingers, the surrounding scenery suddenly twisted, and everyone's consciousness returned to reality like a tide.

In the conference room, the two exposed undercover agents were already slumped on the ground, their eyes unfocused, unconscious drool hanging from their mouths.

Su Lei still stood with his hands behind his back, his expression as calm as if the journey to the Mental World had never happened.

But everyone knew that just moments ago, they had witnessed a terrifying power.

The leader took a deep breath, rapping his knuckles heavily on the table.

His sharp gaze swept over everyone, his voice low as thunder.

"If a single word of what happened today leaks out..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone understood the killing intent within it.

Su Lei nodded slightly, his gaze turning to the leader: "Before we act, I have one more request."

"Speak."

"Please secretly relocate my family to the west."

The leader nodded without hesitation: "I will send five Grandmasters to escort them in secret, ensuring their absolute safety."

He paused, then suddenly changed the subject: "Although your Mental Energy is strong, it's still not safe enough."

The conference room immediately fell silent.

"I have decided to personally lead an investigation team," the leader's voice was firm, "responsible for attracting the attention of the Three Great Families to create an opportunity for you."

Su Lei's brows suddenly furrowed: "That's too dangerous. If they truly intend harm to the Federation..."

"No need to say more." The leader raised a hand to interrupt.

"I've been stagnant at this Realm for too long; there's no hope of becoming a Great Grandmaster in this life. Even if I live, I won't play a decisive role in the battle."

"But you are different..."

His gaze was like a torch, looking directly at Su Lei.

"We must ensure your absolute safety, ensure you survive."

"If we uncover the conspiracy of the Three Great Families, the Federation can also prepare countermeasures in advance."

"This sacrifice... is worth it."

The conference room was silent.

Everyone understood that the leader was paving the way for Su Lei with his own life.

Silver Owl suddenly slammed his hand on the table: "Count me in!"

"Me too!" Another regional head also stood up.

In a blink of an eye, nearly half the members expressed their stance.

The eyes of these agents, who had long walked in the shadows, now burned with a resolve to face death.

The leader's gaze swept over everyone, nodding slightly.

"I will formulate a detailed plan as soon as possible... Meeting adjourned."

...When Su Lei walked out of the Shadow Blade headquarters building, the Imperial Capital's night sky was covered with dark clouds.

He stood on the steps, slowly closed his eyes, and his Mental Energy spread outwards like an invisible tide.

In an instant, the entire Imperial Capital city was revealed in his perception in minute detail—

The steel skeletons of skyscrapers, the winding paths of underground pipe networks, the ceaseless flow of people on the streets... even the falling of a single leaf in Tian Que District was clearly reflected in his Sea of Consciousness.

He didn't find anything unusual.

Su Lei opened his eyes, his taut nerves slightly relaxed.

Two black cars silently glided to a stop in front of him.

The car doors opened, and five figures stepped out one by one.

Their Qi was restrained, yet they exuded a mountain-like pressure—these were precisely the five Grandmaster-level guards the leader had promised.

"Let's go," Su Lei said briefly, getting into the car first.

The convoy drove through the brightly lit streets and soon arrived at Tian Que District.

In the night, this high-end residential area seemed exceptionally quiet.

The five Grandmasters tacitly dispersed, taking up positions to tightly protect Su Lei's residence.

The moment he pushed open the front door, a familiar scent wafted over him.

In the living room, his wife Li Xue凝 was combing their daughter Su Qiaoqiao's hair, while their son Su Yun was hunched over the coffee table doing homework.

"Dad! You're back!"

"Qiaoqiao and I won first place in the last hunting competition!"

The two children shouted in unison, quickly pouncing on him.

"Oh, really?" Su Lei smiled, crouching down and pulling both children into his arms.

His wife Li Xue凝 also came into the living room.

Su Lei gently embraced her, whispering, "Pack up; we're moving to the west."

Li Xue凝's pupils constricted slightly but quickly returned to normal. Years of unspoken understanding made her realize that her husband's decision must have its reasons.

"When are we leaving?" she asked softly.

"Tonight."

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