Chapter 422: All Parties In Attendance (III)

Green Moon snorted coldly and didn’t deign to respond to the criticism. Neither was she willing to discuss events from the past.

“I feel there’s no need to continue senseless slaughter! The ruins are about to open, or are you talons of the government ready to claim it all for yourself?”

If they insulted her, she would curse them back!

You’re not that much better off if I’m shameless! Aren’t you all dogs and hunting birds of the dynasty? This is just the pot calling the kettle black!

As expected, even Golden Spear didn’t respond after her comment. He stared forward frostily and spoke no further. They had all once held the Guards in contempt, but now were part of the group. Golden Spear was even their leader. He was ready for others to jeer at him for this; there would be nothing he could say in return.

But thank goodness it was Green Peacock doing the cursing, he could accept that. He likely couldn’t accept it if it was one of the thirty-six insulting him. That would be too mortifying. Golden Spear didn’t mind that his strength didn’t measure up to Green Moon’s. There was a discernible direction for the path of martial dao. They would surpass the powerful supernaturals of the day sooner or later, so what was there to be afraid of?

Manager Yu didn’t mind either that attention had been taken away from her. She spoke calmly when they were done. “Green Moon, summon Tidal Wave before we start discussing business. Otherwise, the extermination of your faction will not stop! So what if you’ve come? The director just isn’t willing to leave the city. Do you think you would have any chance of victory otherwise?

“Also, Half Mountain seems to have gone as well...” Yu Luocha looked at the cloaked powerhouse. “Which Celestial elder are you?”

“My surname and given name have long been forgotten.” The man’s voice was hoarse. “They are too unrefined for these august circles. I do have a moniker, however. I don’t know if Yu Luocha has heard it before—I am known as Crimson Light!”

Crimson Light?

Yu Luocha pondered a moment when she heard the name and smiled faintly. “I believe... I’ve heard it before! There was a rumored peak Dominator assassinated in the central region seven years ago. Apparently a Celestial powerhouse was behind it. The killer was... Crimson Light, that’s you, right?”

“Yu Luocha is indeed clear sighted!” the elder laughed in raspy tones. “That my humble name can be recalled by others is my honor!”

He’d assassinated a peak Dominator seven years ago and was now a Nova. In the era of supernaturals, powerhouses improved at a rapid clip. One had to possess stunning battle accomplishments to become a Celestial elder. Whether it was assassinations or fights in the open, Crimson Light would be formidable at both.

Manager Yu didn’t say anything else. There were four Novas in front of her and possibly more in the shadows. While everyone regarded Green Peacock with contempt, she was a bonafide late Nova. The manager didn’t continue fighting these people as she may not come off better in the trade if a true fight broke out.

The Parity King was very strong and Crimson Light would not be weak as well. They were just watching the show earlier and hadn’t taken a stand, resulting in Blue Moon losing face. While the three great organizations worked together, sometimes they competed against each other as well.

“Have Half Mountain and the others return before we discuss the ruins!” Manager Yu declared, not wanting to say too much. “The director has also given orders that he wishes to see Li Hao stand here in perfect health. Otherwise, none of you will be entering Battle Heaven!”

The Novas frowned slightly.

“Violet Moon...” Green Moon began frostily.

Yu Luocha stared her down.

“Forget it, I’ll call you Yu Luocha since you’ve thrown our prior relationship away,” Green Moon chuckled. “Hou Xiaochen does not call the shots for the Battle Heaven ruins. Look at how many powerhouses are present! There are those of the nine ministries apart from us, some young geniuses from the Divine Masters Ranking, various overlords of nearby provinces, as well as princes and dukes.

“Is Hou Xiaochen prepared to offend everyone in the world? Or is he really treating himself as the king of Silver Moon? When did the province become his?”

Malicious intent heavily laced those words! Yet Manager Yu remained coolly composed.

“So what if he is the Silver Moon King? He

is

the king of Silver Moon! What of the nine ministries or royal family? They have to tuck in their tails in Silver Moon! Just try us if you don’t accept that!”

“......” The premises were frighteningly quiet. This was someone close to Hou Xiaochen, and she was speaking such words!

Unbelievable! Was this what Hou Xiaochen himself thought? Or was Yu Luocha digging a hole for him?

Green Moon was astounded. Had this person in front of her lost her mind??

“What are you all looking at me for?” Manager Yu remained calm. “If the director goes to Skystar City to petition for a title of nobility from the royal family, will they not give it to him? They cannot wait for the director and nine ministries to be at odds with each other! Being the Silver Moon King is nothing!”

Now that was arrogance! However, it made the crowd quiet down. This... was a distinct possibility!

Green Moon frowned, not wanting to go down this path of nonsense. “Tidal Wave and the others have gone to Ash Mountain. They’ve been out of contact for many days. Perhaps Li Hao will return in a while. Are you going to offend everyone in the land for a mere Li Hao?”

Losing contact was true, not wanting to retreat was also true! No one wanted Li Hao more than Red Moon. They also least desired for him to have more time to grow and develop. If they couldn’t capture the boy, then they would kill him!

This was the true issue that no one wished to give way on.

Another group of people walked in from a distance at this time. They weren’t that strong and were escorted by a group of soldiers. A panting old man quickly presented himself, taking a while to catch his breath.

“Good, you’re all here!” He smiled. “Listen to me, everyone. Silver Moon is caught in the grip of chaos. Casualties from battle have been high and the hardships are too great for the people to endure. The provincial government has given orders for all sides to cease hostilities and focus on negotiations!

“The ancients left us the ruins of Battle Heaven, they do not belong to one house alone. The essence of ancient civilization is available to all regardless of region or strength. Do not easily think to take up arms in this pursuit...” The old man swayed back and forth, reciting a speech in front of these powerhouses. “Director General Zhao has given orders that all sides can enter the ruins. But since the ruins are located in Silver Moon, that makes us the host. If other parties enter... suitable compensation must be rendered. The exact details can be discussed with the Night Watchers.

“We hope that all powerhouses think carefully before taking action! The provincial government commiserates with the people and does not wish for the flames of war to burn on. If any dissatisfaction lingers, the director general has also given orders to shoot ten city annihilation missiles at Rift Canyon every month. They will be fired each time the ruins open. Therefore, please reconsider if you’d like to force your way inside!”

The old man smiled after his speech and exhaled a long breath. “Such are the orders from the Silver Moon authorities. Please take them to heart!”

“Deputy Zhou,” Golden Spear grumbled. “The three great organizations are hunting one of my centurions. Do we let them off the hook just like that?

“Every bite and every sip is preordained,” sighed the deputy. “Li Hao... drew first blood and has now entered Ash Mountain. That does not fall within Silver Moon purview, so we can only hope for his continued good fortune.

“But if the three great organizations insist on continuing the hunt after he re-enters Silver Moon territory, the provincial government will certainly report it to the nine ministries. Anyone of the Silver Moon government will jointly execute the transgressors!

“Silver Moon is still of the dynasty!” Deputy Zhou declared righteously and looked around him. “We of the provincial government may not pay attention to other matters, but if those of the nine ministries do not follow our lead in our territory, that marks them as traitors! That designation will not be overturned unless someone else conquers Silver Moon. Those of the nine ministries will still be wanted throughout the lands even after returning home!”

Some powerhouses hidden in the darkness cursed softly. That old fart was excellent with official jargon! And they had no choice but to go along with it. Their only alternative was to join the three great organizations or be wandering cultivators. Otherwise, being employed at the nine ministries, they could not afford to be deemed a traitor by an official government authority of the dynasty. Even though that designation could be appealed, it was very troublesome for their careers!

“I leave it at that,” Deputy Zhou panted. “Everyone, a bad peace is better than a good fight! Although the three great organizations are evil organizations, Silver Moon is willing to let bygones be bygones. So long as you are willing to see the light and turn over a new leaf, we are willing to open a door and extend an olive branch to the three great evil organizations...”

Being repeatedly termed evil made their powerhouses grind their teeth!

“Violence and bloodshed is not the way to resolve problems,” Deputy Zhou continued. “The provincial government does not wish to see further conflict break out. From today forth, the official arrests of the three great evil organizations are temporarily halted! We hope that you will respect Silver Moon’s laws and do not impede your own futures!”

With that, he turned and left. The deputy left the three great organizations, observing powerhouses, and even Night Watchers speechless. How... unexpected that the government had gotten involved!

Was this giving a way out for both sides? It... was a situation difficult to resolve otherwise.

Deputy Zhou left as quickly as he came. He climbed into a car waiting in the distance and looked back at the scene with a shake of his head. “Bunch of brutes! Killing each other from day to night... There’s no end to that, so why kill each other?”

Kill all of the enemy in one go if it came down to that. Otherwise, were they really going to fight each other to the bitter end when it was clear that they were evenly matched? Both sides had dug their heels in and there was no one to smooth over the situation. Then the provincial government would be the lubricant. Hopefully with this way out, everyone’s attention would refocus on the ruins.

They could settle any grudges in the ruins. There wouldn’t be much of an effect if they raised hell or all died in there.

The old man thought that it was better to let these fiends all enter the ruins when his thoughts traveled here. The unrest would stop as soon as they were inside. Their perfectly fine Silver Moon was being ruined by all of these devils!