On the podium, Wang Boxiong righteously announced the identities and handling results of those seven people.

Finally, Wang Boxiong said that they should punish past mistakes and save those who are ill. If anyone harbors disloyalty, they should confess now and can be treated leniently. If one makes meritorious contributions, they may even be pardoned.

No one responded.

Several dozen miles away in Ruda, Zhou Leng watched Wang Boxiong's speech via video.

When Wang Boxiong finished saying, "Oath breakers will surely face heavenly punishment," Zhou Leng opened the Tiger Talisman interface and selected to eliminate the nine disloyal disciples.

Guhe Research Bureau, Large Square.

Rumble...

The clear blue sky suddenly manifested pitch-black clouds.

The clouds weren't large, just enough to cover the Guhe Research Institute.

In the clouds, flashes of fire appeared.

Everyone instinctively looked up at the suddenly appearing clouds.

Nine heavenly fires descended from above, each targeting one of the nine individuals, wrapping around them like water.

Nine screams echoed for a fleeting moment as the heavenly fire burned.

A few seconds later, the heavenly fire dissipated, leaving faint ashes and scorch marks on the ground.

"Waa..."

The children cried out in fear.

The rest of the people, including the Grandmaster, had their hairs standing on end.

Among the nine, one Grandmaster also turned to ashes.

Wang Boxiong snorted coldly and said, "The Ancient River Sect's legacy is renewed; I hope everyone adjusts their mindset. Grand Marshal Huang Xuan has always kept a close watch here; petty individuals leaving a trail in their wake can't hide."

Wang Boxiong's heart thumped heavily; he hadn't expected Zhou Leng could do such a thing from so far away.

Everyone remembered the oath from that day.

"If one harbors disloyalty, they will be burned by hundreds of fires."

After the meeting dispersed, Wang Boxiong left alone, and after walking for a while, Chen Shouhu called.

"When I left Shuizhou Demon City for a mission, someone from above entered the Martial Arts Brigade to check Zhou Leng's records."

"From that side?"

"From that side."

"They were indeed always watching Zhou Leng, discovering his promotion to Innate so quickly."

"Will they make a move?"

"As long as Tong Tianxia isn't dead, they don't dare make a real move, probably just minor tricks."

"Be prepared."

"We've always been preparing."

After ending the call, Wang Boxiong wandered through the research bureau, occasionally inspecting the teaching situation.

Soon, he arrived at the Innate Class.

Some newly promoted Innate Ancient River Sect disciples were sparring with each other.

Among them was Lou Fei Qiong.

Years ago, during the time in Xiongjing, Wang Boxiong had frequently gone to Lou Fei Qiong's high school as a visiting instructor to teach martial arts. The two had met many times and were considered acquaintances.

Later, during the time in the Guhe Research Institute, they met many more times and became more familiar.

After entering the Ancient River Research Bureau, the two often encountered each other.

Now their relationship was closer than the usual teacher-student one.

Wang Boxiong walked over and specifically asked Lou Fei Qiong for a sparring, demonstrating fist techniques and instructing the crowd.

After instructing, Wang Boxiong publicly patted Lou Fei Qiong on the shoulder and smiled, "Very good, keep up the hard work."

"Yes!" Lou Fei Qiong stood at attention.

The other newly promoted Innates looked at Lou Fei Qiong enviously. Coming from a prominent family, receiving care from a Grandmaster, and being among the top of the freshman list, he was destined to soar high in the future.

After resolving the traitors, the Guhe Research Bureau permitted everyone to act freely.

Most people chose to cultivate in the bureau, with only a few leaving.

Lou Fei Qiong took a plane back to Xiong City and drove back home.

The old patriarch of the Lou family loved Western styles, buying a large piece of land in the distant suburbs of Xiong City to build a Gothic-style building modeled after Hecelier Castle, creating an estate.

Upon entering the house, the butler led Lou Fei Qiong into the conference room.

In the conference room sat family members.

Several elders looked at Lou Fei Qiong with smiling eyes, while several middle-aged members greeted him.

Lou Fei Qiong responded politely and sat at the far end.

In the conference room, Lou Fei Qiong was the only youthful junior.

"How are things with the Ancient River Sect? Tell us about it," Lou Shan Cauldron at the main seat said with a smile.

Lou Fei Qiong replied helplessly, "Dad, uncles, I don't know where to start. Recently, those families had incidents, including the one from the Demon City Army and the one from the education sector; you all know, right?"

"Of course. Are you implying it's related to the Ancient River Sect?" The crowd's faces turned solemn.

"It's not just them. I'm afraid to go into too much detail. All I can say is that internal traitors were uncovered today, heavenly fire descended and burned them, including a Grandmaster. This news may spread soon. It's said even Saint Huang was involved."

"Heavenly fire descending? Could it be the gimmicks of the Demon Spirit Masters?" Lou Shan Cauldron asked.

Lou Fei Qiong shook his head, "It doesn't seem like a Demon Spirit Master's doing; a Grandmaster, instantly killed. Even a Demigod Demon Spirit Master might not be able to achieve that. I lean more towards it being the power of the Ancient River Sect manifesting. What's more, during this initiation ceremony, a tangible phenomenon was formed..."

He said what he could.

Finally, he said, "As for the details, I truly don't dare to say much because I have sworn an oath. As for the cultivation techniques, I dare not spread them; I hope the family can understand."

Lou Shan Cauldron smiled and said, "It's alright, we've already guessed it. However, it won't be long before the Ancient River Sect Technique inevitably spreads. We've brought you here not only because of the Ancient River Sect initiation but also because of a major event."

Lou Fei Qiong listened intently.

"Ma Xingkong's nephew, Zhou Leng, has made a comeback. You've met this person."

Lou Fei Qiong nodded, feeling a jolt in his heart.

He knew Ma Xingkong and Zhou Leng, but it was the first time he learned that Zhou Leng was Ma Xingkong's nephew.

"In the Dwarven World, you didn't know Zhou Leng's identity, but the people who accompanied you did, so they secretly enlisted someone from the Dwarven World to sabotage Zhou Leng and his group's operations."

"Unfortunately, it almost succeeded. Later on, you were too kind-hearted and ended up inadvertently saving him."

"Of course, in reality, even if you hadn't intervened, he might not have died, and the elders didn't blame you."

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