Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 603 - 583: Exposure

"Which group of people?" Mrs. Xiyang asked.

Rao Mingxian whispered, "Those in charge of dissemination, law, resources... only a few of the highest levels. Including..."

Even Mrs. Xiyang, despite being a Demon and having seen everything, was momentarily stunned by such a grand plan.

"This is equivalent to exposing the foundations of a Demigod?"

"Exposing the foundations of a Demigod," Rao Mingxian strove to conceal the excitement within.

Mrs. Xiyang showed a complex smile, "That the Blue Star People dare to do this shows humanity still has hope. What was the result?"

Rao Mingxian said, "These days, the entire internet has gone crazy, gossiping wildly. ’Don’t you protect netizens’ privacy?’, ’Don’t you condone cybercrime?’, ’Didn’t you think you were safe?’ Now what? Varieties of secret terms and jargon keep popping up. Some terms can’t be used, all replaced by Demigod and Martial Saint. These two terms, surely can’t be banned, right?"

"How widespread is this?"

Rao Mingxian thought for a moment, "Within the Demigod institution, half of the people were exposed. It’s said that on that day, two Demigods jumped off buildings, two retired due to illness, and others fled... The Demigod institution is in complete chaos, and the Grandmaster institutions and Innate institutions below are all quiet, behaving like elementary school students. Especially those beasts who were jumping around during the Zhou Leng incident, now they’re behaving well."

"Can’t be blocked?"

"Blocked, countless online accounts were blocked, but the wisdom of the masses is infinite. Various ways to spread the word, both online and offline, everyone is talking about it, it simply can’t be covered up. Besides, the offshore networks are controlled by us. How can we not do something that disgusts the Dragon Country? Major media from various countries are reporting it..."

"How do other countries see this matter now?"

"Some sneer and ridicule, some sympathize. Dragon Country netizens are full of ridicule and quips, even just talking about it is forbidden. Coupled with the continued attacks on Zhou Leng, many are watching to see how those at the top handle it, whether they will intervene or not as the fire has reached them."

"Are there any other follow-ups?"

"Yes. For example, in overseas countries, groups of martial artists have gone to ’visit’ the exposed residences of the Demigods’ offspring. Goodness, if they didn’t visit, they wouldn’t know, but once they visited, they found out that these Demigods’ offspring have built communities of their own, only communicating in fixed places. They think they found one, but they end up finding a whole bunch. Then an army of gossipers from all over, exposing large amounts..."

"No action taken?" Mrs. Xiyang inquired.

"They did, but all failed. These Demigod offspring are protected by Innate and even Grandmasters. Also... news just came today that the second round has started."

"Be specific."

Rao Mingxian said, "The first round exposed Demigods, the second round exposes Legends. Among them, Zhou Leng’s sixteen families have been thoroughly exposed. How they laid their foundations, how they operated, their ties with those Demigods, what their children are up to, the crimes they’ve committed — it’s like a sentence being passed down, and the internet is gossiping madly again..."

Mrs. Xiyang fell into contemplation, and after a long time, said, "This isn’t good news for Demon Purgatory. It indicates that strong reforms are being pushed within Blue Star, and once these major reforms are completed, Blue Star will be reborn in flames, becoming a stumbling block for us."

"Additionally..." she added, "Could anyone associate this with being Zhou Leng’s revenge?"

"Not likely, anyone with a bit of intelligence knows Zhou Leng doesn’t have the power. The higher-ups have already characterized it as hostile forces spreading rumors and slander."

"Did our people withdraw in advance?"

"Upon receiving the news, the Demon Worship Sect began to shrink its forces within Dragon Country to avoid a counterattack. However, we still suffered a blow; the Huang Meng Sect trapped both us and the Dragon Country Martial Mansion." Rao Mingxian said helplessly. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Mrs. Xiyang silently observed the world map, and after a long time, said, "The wind has blown for so long, a new wind ought to rise. Only, no one knows how this new wind will blow, and for how long."

Rao Mingxian whispered, "What about Zhou Leng?"

"Find an opportunity to contact him personally, and say that the Demon Worship Sect... no, that Demon Purgatory is willing to give him the highest treatment and fully support him in reaching the level of a Demigod, tantamount to the Despair Shepherd and the Supreme Saint."

Rao Mingxian was taken aback.

Currently, in the sixth layer of Demon Purgatory, the first lord is the "Despair Shepherd," who leads the Temple of Despair.

There’s also a second lord, known as the "Supreme Saint," who leads the Heterodox Sanctuary, waging war against the Temple of Despair for the sole lordship.

Both are Great Demons, akin to human Martial Saints, colloquially referred to as Demigods.

The two Demigods and the creatures in charge of the sixth layer of Demon Purgatory are collectively known as the Holy Hall faction, whose appearances are strikingly close to humans.

The Holy Hall faction demons were actually the opponents and losers of the previous Ten Realms War against Demon Purgatory.

In the last Ten Realms War, Demon Purgatory through means of bribery, temptation, deception, and drawing in a portion while eliminating others, successfully conquered a human world and incorporated its people into Demon Purgatory.

The humans from that world, after being driven to demonic transformation, became the current Holy Hall faction demons and part of Demon Purgatory.

Yet some humans resisted, determined to destroy the Holy Hall faction and Demon Purgatory even after demonization.

Thus, the Hell Knight Order arose.

Demons like the Flame of Burning Evil, Shadow’s Thorn, and Piercing Spear, who are Grandmasters of demons, were humans from the last human world that awakened after becoming demons, and are not Blue Star People.

Rao Mingxian said, "The highest treatment... will those Demigods who first sided with Demon Purgatory from Blue Star be dissatisfied?"

Mrs. Xiyang smiled, "They know very well their existence is merely an advertisement for Demon Purgatory. Anyone who dares to rebel gets killed easily. They truly believed they could dominate Blue Star, betray it for Demon Purgatory and still climb the ranks? Once Blue Star is dealt with, they will hold no more value."

"I’ll find a chance to contact Zhou Leng."

"How is the Zhao Family doing?" asked Mrs. Xiyang.

"The Zhao Family has been steadily advancing. Last time they didn’t get the White Lake Mother Fruit, and they’re dissatisfied, but since it was a move by the Celestial Calamity Envoy, they dare not voice complaints. But as for the First Throne, they can’t yield it again. After all, only Zhao Cong remains in the Zhao Family," Rao Mingxian said.

Mrs. Xiyang rubbed her temples and said, "The Celestial Calamity Envoy’s actions are beyond understanding. How could they handle the White Lake Mother Fruit... forget it. I’ll arrange as best as I can, ensure Zhao Cong ascends to the first Corpse Throne, just like Zhao Hao back then."

Rao Mingxian cautiously asked, "Since Saint Zhao has already fallen, did Zhao Hao achieve Martial Saint or Great Demon status?"

Mrs. Xiyang’s face darkened, "Don’t ask what you shouldn’t."

"Understood."

"Anything else?"

Rao Mingxian pondered for a moment, "Gao Tianfeng and Gao Tianlong, the siblings, have been tasked with important responsibilities by the Zhao Family. Both wish to meet you, bearing numerous gifts."

Mrs. Xiyang sneered, "They usurped Zhou Leng’s mine and framed him falsely. Mere dogs of the Zhao Family, how dare they request to see me? Just say I’m busy, maybe another time. Take their gifts and pass them all to Zhou Leng."

"Understood. There’s one more thing; the Zhao Family has constantly asked me to find the ’Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch’, and it has been elusive. Recently, they swindled the Broken Sword given to Zhao Lianshuo by Saint Zhao, suspecting it to be related to the ’Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch’."

"If you find the ’Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch’, remember to make a copy for me."

"Understood."

"Where is Zhou Leng?"

"He’s in Rucheng, in seclusion. Probably at the Ancient River Research Bureau, trying to recover through the Ancient River Sect’s strength."

Mrs. Xiyang said, "Find a way to sabotage him, force him into the Demon Purgatory if possible. Humanity doesn’t need Zhou Leng, the Demon does."

"Yes."

In Rucheng, a residential building.

In front of the computer screen, a person kept complaining in various groups.

Knock knock knock.

The sound of knocking on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Gas inspection."

"No need."

"Please cooperate with our work, thank you."

"I already said no need, can’t you hear? Idiot!"

Boom!

The door exploded, and a team of patrol officers rushed in.

Seeing the patrol officers, the person instantly understood what was happening, and shouted loudly, "It’s not me! My account was hacked, how could I dare attack a demigod? I’ve only cursed Zhou Leng and others, not you! How could I dare curse you? I don’t dare, I only dare to bully those online..."

"Take him away!"

Silence him, handcuff him, knock him out, and carry him out.

The patrol team exited the stairwell unit, only to see another team coming out of the same unit.

The two teams exchanged nods and got into their cars.

The cars converged.

An operation to crack down on online bullying unfolded across the land.

A few days later, Lv Yuanhao gathered with his classmates.

"This crackdown operation is great!"

"Justice served!"

"Finally avenged Zhou Leng."

Only Lv Yuanhao, after going through all the information, asked, "Why are there no news from the Sixteen Families and the demigods?"

Everyone was stunned, silent.

"Ahem, as usual, the ones above act quietly, avoiding being dragged down by those below. It’s not that there’s no retribution, just not the right time yet," someone said.

Lv Yuanhao slowly said, "I’ve waited decades, if this is the result, this kind of justice, wasn’t it all in vain?"

"Well... some things need time, and can’t be completely resolved."

Lv Yuanhao said, "I suddenly had an insight."

"What insight?"

"You notice, they have a habit of not solving the problem, but solving the people who discover the problem. And actually, to some extent, this method is quite effective, right?"

"That’s true," everyone sighed.

"So, we can’t solve the problems, right?"

"Right."

"Then why don’t we learn from them and deal with the people who create the problems?"

"What?" Everyone was shocked by Lv Yuanhao’s idea.

"We Dragon Country people excel in following examples from above," Lv Yuanhao said with a smile as he stood up and walked out.

"Lv Yuanhao!"

"Next time you see me, make sure to buy a big, white, fragrant cake! Eat it yourselves."

Wang Boxiong sat in the office, silently gazing out the window.

"You keep cutting your losses, we’ll cut ours."

Chen Shouhu called.

"Let’s go, follow me to the Sixteen Families, and deliver a Grandmaster life and death battle notice to each!"

"Lou Shan Cauldron is dead."

"Oh, then let’s go to the Lou Family first and beat them up, then visit the other fifteen families."

"Should we inform Zhou Leng?"

"Tell him after the fight."

"Let’s go."

On the Blue Star land, the winds rose and clouds surged.