257: Silencing

Li Heng's steps were neither hurried nor slow.

He wore a simple casual outfit, hands in his pockets, and descended the gangway with an indifferent expression, while Zhang He, behind him, was in a crisp military uniform, his gaze fixed straight ahead.

However, these two seemingly ordinary individuals caused the entire Haneda International Airport to fall into an eerie silence.

A red carpet stretched from the gangway to the horizon.

On both sides of the red carpet, the Prime Minister of Sakura Country, all cabinet members, royal representatives... all the VIPs usually only seen on television, now stood rigidly in a perfect ninety-degree bow.

Sweat trickled down the Prime Minister of Sakura Country's wrinkled face, dripping onto the clean floor and shattering.

His body trembled uncontrollably.

Not from exhaustion.

But from fear.

Through the global live broadcast, billions of eyes worldwide were focused on this almost surreal scene.

"Your Excellency Li Heng, esteemed Dean of Kunlun Academy..."

As Li Heng approached, the Prime Minister of Sakura Country suppressed his inner terror and spoke in an almost fawning tone.

He had prepared a welcome speech several pages long, every word meticulously chosen to express the highest respect and humblest apologies.

However.

Li Heng's steps did not falter in the slightest.

He didn't even spare a glance for the highest leader of Sakura Country, walking straight past him.

Only an indifferent remark drifted into everyone's ears.

"I am not here for a meal."

The voice was not loud.

Yet, it was like a divine thunder from the Nine Heavens, striking the Prime Minister of Sakura Country's head!

His mind instantly went blank.

It's over!

The Dean of Kunlun Academy would not accept their overtures!

Extreme fear instantly shattered all his reason and dignity.

"Thud!"

Under the gaze of billions of viewers worldwide, the Prime Minister of Sakura Country's legs gave way, and he stumbled, collapsing straight to his knees!

This kneeling was fluid, a textbook example of a "power slide."

"Your Excellency Li Heng! Please calm your anger!"

He no longer cared about national face or personal dignity, prostrating himself on the ground, wailing in an almost mournful tone.

"Everything before was Koyasu Takehito's reckless decision!

He has already been apprehended! We will surely give you, and Kunlun Academy, a satisfactory explanation!

From today onwards, any teacher or student of Kunlun Academy will be the most honored guests of Sakura Country! We are willing to provide all convenience and support! Without question!"

This scene instantly caused an uproar in the global live stream.

"Holy crap! An epic moment!"

"Is this the legendary light-speed power slide? I've learned something new!"

"Your Excellency, you can't kneel like that!"

"Kunlun Academy is awesome! The Dean is awesome! This is the face of Dragon Country!"

...America, The Pentagon.

The newly appointed president watched the Prime Minister of Sakura Country, humble as dust, on the screen, his face ashen, and he slammed his fist on the table.

"Disgrace!"

"This is a disgrace to the entire free world!"

He roared, his chest heaving violently.

But after the roar, there was a deep sense of powerlessness.

He knew very well that if he were standing there today, he would probably have no other choice but to kneel with them.

"Immediately!"

"Contact Dragon Country! We are willing to restart all negotiations! We will exchange our most advanced technology for an 'amicable visit' from Dean Li Heng!"

"We must not fall behind again in this new competition!"

The president's voice echoed throughout the conference room...Haneda Airport.

Li Heng paid no attention to the ridiculous farce behind him.

He stopped, looked up, and his gaze pierced through the buildings, looking towards Mount Fuji.

There, several surges of Demonic Qi belonging to the Golden Core Stage were brazenly entrenched, and the killing intent mixed within was so strong it was almost tangible.

A subtle cold smile played on Li Heng's lips.

He turned around, looking down at the Prime Minister of Sakura Country, who was still kneeling, and pointed towards Mount Fuji.

"My students will be active in that direction for a while."

"I don't want any ignorant flies to disturb them."

His tone remained calm.

But the unquestionable authority made the Prime Minister of Sakura Country tremble.

"Yes! Yes! Please rest assured!"

He nodded frantically like a pecking chick, almost hitting his head on the ground.

"I will immediately issue an order! Block off all areas within one hundred kilometers around Mount Fuji! Designate it as the highest Rank restricted zone! Ensure that no one dares to approach!"

Just then, an assistant rushed over, looking flustered, and whispered a few words in his ear.

The Prime Minister of Sakura Country's face instantly turned ashen white.

He looked up, reporting with a trembling voice: "Your Excellency Li Heng... just received news, Koyasu Takehito... publicly self-destructed during interrogation..."

Almost simultaneously.

Zhang He's military communicator also buzzed urgently.

He listened for a moment, his expression also turning solemn, and he quickly walked to Li Heng's side, whispering: "Dean, our people have also sent intelligence, Koyasu Takehito is indeed dead, self-destructed, not a trace of his body remains."

Silencing.

These two words flashed through Li Heng's mind instantly.

His expression did not change in the slightest, but the vast Soul Transformation Stage spiritual sense, like a sea of stars, instantly spanned hundreds of kilometers, enveloping the scene of Koyasu Takehito's self-destruction.

The force of the explosion was immense, almost leveling the entire interrogation room.

But amidst the chaotic ruins, Li Heng clearly detected an extremely faint yet incredibly familiar evil Supernatural Power (evil energy).

This energy originated from the same source as the "Ancient Great Demon Cultivation Technique" he obtained from Lin Xiao.

It also had the same aura as Xuan Xi, who was suppressed in the Kunlun demon suppressing pagoda.

As expected.

The "Company's" dark hand had already reached Sakura Country.

Moreover, it had become entangled with the Ancient Great Demon here.

Koyasu Takehito was merely a pawn they pushed out to test Kunlun Academy's attitude; now that he had lost his value, he was ruthlessly disposed of.

The opponent's modus operandi was decisive and ruthless.

A hint of playfulness flashed in the depths of Li Heng's eyes.

Did they think they could cut off their tail to survive and get away clean just like that?

That would be too naive.

Since this hidden line had already exposed itself.

Then he would personally step in and have some fun with them.

Li Heng made a decision in his heart; he would uproot this venomous snake hidden beneath Sakura Country.