As the situation rapidly escalated online, soon almost everyone across the nation knew: Zhang Yue, single-handedly, had defeated the entire Empire Guild!
Such formidable strength left countless people in awe!
In the Eighth World, at the Dark Temple.
After the Empire Guild members retreated, it wasn’t long before Ouyang Ling’er excitedly announced, “Latest news! Empire Guild’s Vice President Liu Sheng was killed, and after reviving in the city, he went offline and committed suicide out of guilt!”
Present were Li Yue, Ning Tiantian, and others, who all cheered, “The traitor is dead, that’s great!”
This outcome made countless people clap their hands in delight.
Only Zhang Yue understood, “Do you think this matter is over?”
They underestimated Liu Sheng.
Who would have thought he would rather die than betray the mastermind behind it all!
Tian Xin’er, not understanding, curiously asked, “Zhang Yue, what do you mean by that? Is there someone else besides this Empire God of Death?”
Since there wasn’t enough evidence yet, Zhang Yue didn’t publicly share his thoughts.
He only privately instructed Ouyang Ling’er, “Your internet skills are top-notch, think of a way to keep an eye on the Empire Guild’s Vice President, Xu Aiguo.”
“Why keep an eye on him?” Ouyang Ling’er realized belatedly, “Could it be…”
A clever person indeed, Ouyang Ling’er didn’t press further and said, “Alright, no problem, leave it to me!”
This time, Zhang Yue was somewhat surprised: the Tian Family, Chen’s Army, and people from Mist Rain Pavilion and Supreme Guild actually came all the way from Zhening to Tianjing to support him!
Moreover, to protect Zhang Yue, they didn’t hesitate to oppose the Empire Guild!
Even the people from the Temple of Destiny.
When everyone else believed Zhang Yue to be a traitor, they still didn’t abandon him and stood against the Empire Guild for his sake!
Through this incident, Zhang Yue gained the most profound friendships!
At this moment, Tian Xin’er smiled and said, “Zhang Yue, I know you’re touched, but don’t get too emotional yet, just treat us to dinner tonight!”
Zhang Yue chuckled and said, “No problem.”
Meanwhile, Luo Chen said to Zhang Yue, “Senior, my performance this time was okay, right?”
“Yes, I’m very satisfied.” Zhang Yue spoke honestly, as without Luo Chen, Xu Bei might have really died in the dungeon!
Hearing this, Luo Chen happily asked, “Then can you forgive me, Senior?”
“No.”
“Huh? Why not?”
“Well, that’s something you’ll have to figure out yourself.”
Luo Chen was completely bewildered.
He thought: What did I do wrong?
Ouyang Ling’er nudged Luo Chen’s arm with a schadenfreude expression, “I mean, what’s wrong with staying at the Temple of Destiny? The salary is high, and the boss is nice. Why do you keep thinking about going back to your Hidden Dragon Mountain?”
Luo Chen was almost in tears, “I miss my master…”
Zhang Yue held back his laughter and said, “I’ll give you a day off tomorrow, you can go back for a visit.”
Luo Chen was overjoyed, “Really?”
“But you must return the day after tomorrow, or I’ll complain to your master Wolong.”
Luo Chen beamed, “Thank you, Senior!”
At this time, Xu Bei approached Zhang Yue.
“Brother, thanks to you, otherwise I might have died with grievances!”
“So, when did you realize Liu Sheng’s plot?”
Zhang Yue glanced at Xu Bei and said, “When you came to Tianjing to find me.”
Not only Xu Bei but even the Empire Guild professionals who came with Xu Bei to Tianjing were incredulous!
Because even they hadn’t realized Liu Sheng’s plot from beginning to end!
Xu Bei was indeed a straightforward guy.
Though he escaped this time, following Xu Aiguo, he might one day die without knowing how.
Zhang Yue said to Xu Bei, “Your adoptive father…”
“Tsk,”
Due to the relationship between Xu Bei and Xu Aiguo, Zhang Yue couldn’t say much.
However, just a “tsk” and Zhang Yue’s meaningful expression spoke volumes!
Without saying much more, Zhang Yue led the Temple of Destiny members and left.
“Guild Leader, aren’t we going back to the Ninth World?”
“Go back? Not until the Red Name is cleared.”
“Oh, Guild Leader, how much Sin Value do you have?”
“Not much, just a little, thirty-three thousand.”
“Hiss…” Instantly, there was a collective gasp from those around.
“Indeed, not much, just a tiny bit!!”
Xu Bei watched Zhang Yue’s gradually receding figure, pondering over his words…
On the other side.
After going offline, Xu Aiguo returned to Dragon City.
On the way, sitting in the car, Xu Aiguo angrily punched the window.
“Hmph! That kid’s life is really tough!”
At this moment, the secretary in black stockings driving the car said, “Boss, that Zero must have foreseen our plan, and the way he looked at you in the end…”
“What, do you also think he’s suspicious of me?”
The secretary agreed, “I must admit, he possesses wisdom and awareness beyond his peers, he doesn’t seem like a newcomer, rather like a veteran in the Otherworld!”
“I believe he will certainly think that there’s someone behind Liu Sheng, but with Liu Sheng dead, he has no evidence to prove it…”
Xu Aiguo clenched his fist for a long time, then relaxed it.
“Looks like I need to lay low for a while, can’t let that kid catch any evidence!”
Meanwhile.
Dragon City, Empire Guild Headquarters.
Chairman’s office.
A man entered the office, addressing the suited man with eyes as deep as the starry sea, who was watching a live stream replay on his computer, “Director Bing, latest news, Xu Bei didn’t die, he was saved by Zero’s people in the dungeon. Additionally, Liu Sheng’s traitor charges have been confirmed, and he has committed suicide out of guilt.”
The Ice Emperor, who was resting his chin on his hand while watching the video, said calmly, “I know.”
“Just Liu Sheng alone can’t stir up much trouble.”
The Ice Emperor showed a serious expression and instructed the person in front of him, “Start immediately, secretly investigate everyone in the guild, report anyone suspicious to me at once!”
“Yes!”
Tianjing, Eighth World, Ghost Domain.
Zhang Yue was out in the wild killing ghosts and clearing his Red Name when the Empire Guild indeed sent someone to deliver the equipment!
It was the 60-level 8-star S-rank Eternal Set and thirteen 55-level 7-star A-rank Eternal Sets that Xu Aiguo had promised.
“This Xu Aiguo is really generous!”
Those who received the equipment compensation praised Xu Aiguo.
Those who didn’t even regretted, “Ah, if I had known, I would have intentionally died too. Trading a resurrection scroll worth three thousand for an Eternal Set worth millions, it’s a sure profit, and I missed it!”
After clearing the Red Name, Zhang Yue allocated the accumulated experience points from the Demon Contract to the Shadow Predator, leveling it up to 60.
Then, he equipped the S-rank Eternal Set on the Predator.
Next, Zhang Yue planned to return to the Ninth World to challenge the world boss!
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