"This is outrageous!"

"Who gave them the audacity?"

In the grand hall of Sunshine Holy City, a middle-aged man sat high on his throne, his Essence, Qi, and Spirit refined to the extreme, almost bursting from the top of his head, forming a halo, giving the impression of possessing infinite power.

With just a few words, he exuded awe-inspiring authority, making the subordinate below unable to look up directly.

The subordinate lowered his head, trembling as he replied, "The Jiang Family's Destruction Level intends to head to the Ninth District, indeed somewhat reckless. Their applications have been rejected several times by me, yet they remain persistent."

"Now they're even declaring they will proceed to the Ninth District, regardless of permission."

"Hmph, let him try!" The middle-aged man, brimming with anger, remarked disdainfully, "The Jiang Family is getting more entitled these days."

The subordinate hurriedly echoed, "Indeed, recently, a girl who manifests a Historical Illusion at awakening has appeared in their Ninth District branch. It's almost certain she'll reach the Destruction Level within three to five years, and might even aspire to Catastrophe Level..."

At this point, the man's voice faltered, as he sneaked a glance at the middle-aged man.

Seeing no change in the other's expression, he couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.

A moment of impatience and he let the words slip.

The person in front of him...

Had repeatedly failed in his attempts at Catastrophe Level.

"If it's for their branch's benefit, why not just summon her back instead of diving into troubled waters?" The middle-aged man frowned.

"He's not afraid of meeting his end there, is he?"

"It's one thing if he's courting death himself, but I'm afraid he'll cause a greater disaster."

Sighing, the middle-aged man said, "People say Transcendents fear death after reaching Destruction Level, but they don't understand that having an imprint in the Spiritual World makes them prone to strange descents."

To fight Fierce Beasts, one must strive for higher levels.

But upon ascension, one becomes susceptible to strangeness.

Such is the plight of human Transcendents.

Only under the Supreme Saint Master's intervention can this phenomenon be effectively curbed.

The subordinate said, "Though that may be, nothing is absolute. Elder Qin, after all, is an experienced, old Destruction Level who's faced several uncanny calamities. If he can swiftly resolve the Ninth District's disaster and return in time, perhaps there won't be major issues."

"What do you know? If it were a normal beast tide, that would be understandable, but there's been an outbreak of strangeness over there, the level remains undetermined. Blundering in might aggravate the situation." The middle-aged man explained, then looked at his subordinate.

"Why does it feel like today you're speaking on behalf of the Qin Family, received benefits from them?"

As soon as those words were spoken,

The subordinate's knees went weak, nearly collapsing.

"Your judgment is keen!"

"I've always been loyal to you, ready to shed blood without hesitation; a mere Qin Family couldn't sway me."

The middle-aged man withdrew his gaze, saying, "It's best if that's true."

"Relay to the Qin Family that no Destruction Level is allowed to step out of the Holy City until orders from above are given."

"If he insists on defying, I can't stop him, but they better consider the consequences. Right, what's the name of that junior they care about?"

"Jiang Qingwei."

"Oh, it's her. If a Destruction Level Transcendent leaves the Holy City, bring her to me. I have a son who hasn't married."

"Yes..."

After the sweating subordinate retreated, he quickly took out a communicator and sent a message.

"I've tried to speak every good word for you, but you should patiently wait for the strangeness level to be confirmed. By the way... offer more money!"

...

Not just in Sunshine Holy City, but similar scenes were unfolding in other Holy Cities.

Those Destruction Level Transcendents regarded as Saviors were being forbidden from departing.

At this moment.

Within the Holy City, the ordinary Transcendents unaware of the situation were indignant.

Damn it!

Is humanity going to lose another large activity area again!?

Retreat, retreat.

Every day, all they know is retreat.

If I had that kind of power, I'd never be like them!

However.

No matter how intense the public opinion, it seemed unable to sway the authorities, leaving some passionate men deeply disappointed.

Jiang Family's Courtyard.

A serene and elegant woman hurried into a room.

"Granduncle, any news, when are we departing?"

Inside the room, besides a spirited old man, stood a man with a straight posture, emanating a presence challenging the heavens.

The man frowned, "Qingwei, mind your manners."

"Regarding the Ninth District, your granduncle will handle it."

Jiang Qingwei hastily said, "Father, you're aware of the Ninth District's situation. It's developing rapidly, even my uncles praise it. If granduncle intervenes, he could lay the foundation for a super city."

Her father remarked slowly, "What you're really talking about isn't the Ninth District's development, but your childhood friend."

Instantly.

Jiang Qingwei blushed.

"So what, reaching Apostle Level in such a short time, even I can't do it. Doesn't this merit the family's action?"

Then, the old man beside them spoke, "If that person is willing to come to Sunshine Holy City, perhaps everything will be perfectly resolved."

"He won't. Even my uncles' messages insist on holding the Ninth District."

"I don't know why, but since they've made that choice, they must have their reasons."

Mentioning the Ninth District Jiang Family, the old man's expression turned peculiar.

"I wonder what's gotten into them, it feels like they're hiding something. That childhood friend's quick rise to Apostle Level also seems dubious."

"Could they be exaggerating their achievements?"

"Granduncle, my uncles aren't that kind of people." Jiang Qingwei's voice raised, clearly angered.

Immediately.

The granduncle understood, "I wasn't referring to your childhood friend, but your uncles. They're not entirely reliable."

In truth.

He had received news of being grounded.

Even if he wanted to go, in such critical times, he didn't dare take the risk lightly.

Defying the agreement, he could bear the consequences.

But if his departure resulted in a greater disaster, he truly couldn't take responsibility.

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