Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 716 - 695: Entering the Hall

Zhou Leng and the team from Wangu moved forward together, constantly encountering resistance from the impoverished people of Elephant Country.

In one night, they killed more than three hundred people.

In the early hours, Wangu drove Zhou Leng back to the hotel in an old Mercedes.

The two chatted.

Suddenly, Wangu’s phone rang, and he gestured to use the Bluetooth headset to answer the call.

After listening, he frowned slightly and said, "Understood."

Ending the call, he said, "It’s from the embassy, telling us not to mess around."

"Hmm?" Zhou Leng didn’t immediately realize which embassy.

If it’s the Dragon Country embassy, there’s no need to say.

If it’s the Elephant Country embassy, there’s even less need to say.

But the next moment, Zhou Leng understood and said, "The surrender faction?"

Hearing Zhou Leng refer to the "compromise forces" as such, Wangu smiled slightly and said, "Indeed, those responsible for Elephant Country are compromise forces. Again, the phrase ’no small matter in external affairs.’"

"Many times?"

"Every time there’s a major event in Elephant Country, they notify me, telling me not to make a big fuss... Their subtext is that their people still want to do business with the Elephant Country people."

"Those who let Elephant Country people into Dragon Country, they are the main force, right?"

"A complete industrial chain has already formed. If we make too much of a fuss, severing relations, what will they eat and drink?"

"I’ve heard of this, it’s akin to the problematic industry chain with the Seagull Alliance, all business, plus the blood exchange plan. Demon Worship Sect, such good methods."

Zhou Leng couldn’t help but marvel at the sinister nature of Demon Worship Sect; their disgusting open plots are also quite formidable.

Wangu said, "In recent days, the embassy has called me multiple times, afraid I’ll cause trouble at the World Conference. Please, if anything happens, solve it diplomatically, don’t resort to force. Otherwise... the pressure on our side is immense."

Zhou Leng said, "Can they manage you?"

"They can’t manage it, but if they disrupt their profits, disgust us, no one can stand it. It’s not just once or twice. They have this reference of ’no small matter in external affairs,’ it’s their trump card we can’t overcome."

"That explains a lot."

Wangu murmured, "I’ve encountered people from their side at multiple Demon Worship Sect gatherings."

"Does the top know?"

"They know, but there are too many. Solve batch after batch, can’t kill them all, can only catch the big fish and let go of the small ones. It was even more rampant back in the day."

Zhou Leng said, "Another few decades would do, the younger generation of Dragon Country, who hasn’t knelt in their youth, won’t kneel in their old age either."

"But, time is running out."

Approaching the fifty-year protection period, getting closer and closer.

Back at the hotel, Zhou Leng stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the land of Elephant Country in the early morning.

The sun had risen, smoke filled the air, blocking its light.

The world was a gray haze.

Zhou Leng roughly understood what Wang Boxiong wanted him to experience by sending him here.

If Dragon Country is defeated, it will be the next Elephant Country, or even worse.

Such experiences are too general.

After the World Conference, we’ll delve deeper into experiences.

Checked the time, Zhou Leng sent a message to Jax, inquiring about the details of the World Conference, including the actions of Demon Worship Sect.

Jax immediately packaged all the materials and sent them over, saying he’d send all intelligence after the conference ends.

Zhou Leng directly tossed him an email address, Wang Boxiong’s receiving address.

Zhou Leng quickly browsed through it.

Most of the content was about the theme of the World Conference, discussing how to target Dragon Country.

The attendees were elites from various countries.

This time, they prepared to smear Dragon Country comprehensively, then, like the Wu Bear War in the past, first massacre Dragon Country people within Elephant Country territory, deploy heavy troops at the border to provoke, inciting anger among Dragon Country people and forcing them to act.

Once the Dragon Country acts, Elephant Country can seize the moral high ground, just like Wu Country back then, under the support of Seagull Eagle forces, first engage in large-scale public opinion warfare, distort facts, confuse right and wrong, then go to war with Dragon Country.

Drag Dragon Country into the quagmire, creating opportunities for Demon Purgatory.

Elephant Country people are not fools; they don’t want to be cannon fodder either.

But, Elephant Country’s highest institution is Demon Worship Sect, Elephant Country people have no choice.

Another main reason, Elephant Country people always feel they’re about the same as Dragon Country, even slightly stronger.

Having gone through all intelligence, Zhou Leng made a few more calls, quietly waited.

On the day of the World Conference.

Early in the morning, Wangu picked up Zhou Leng, arrived at the grand conference hall of the World Conference, and started patrolling the exterior.

"I just got the news, Hell Knight Order and East Monarch faction will carry out harassment. Directly attacking the World Conference, they’re not bold enough, but they’ll definitely sabotage around the perimeter. Today’s conference should be very safe, but in a few days, it’s hard to say, because according to convention, the most important content is decided by the higher-ups in the last few days."

Zhou Leng said, "Those higher-ups, will all gather today, right?"

"Yes, only gathering today, afterwards just holding meetings in small conference rooms, unrelated to us."

"Not afraid of being captured all in one go?"

Wangu said, "The World Conference is a trap of open plots. Everyone knows, Demon Worship Sect higher-ups will gather, but everyone also knows that there’s terrifying military force nearby. The Hell Knight Order and East Monarch faction, no matter how dumb, won’t truly charge."

"There must be a Martial Saint."

Wangu glanced around and nodded lightly.

"It’s said there’s only one, but unexpectedly, at least three are prepared. Demon Worship Sect, wishing Hell Knight Order and East Monarch faction would rush in, capture them all."

"What a pity."

"Yes, what a pity. This is also why I’m asking for your patience, Demon Worship Sect higher-ups are very cautious."

"Rest assured, I’m mainly here for cultivation, the secondary duty is to protect you. Safely sending you off, I’ve completed my task."

"You could disguise as a civilian, live in Elephant Country for a while, experience this environment harsher than the primitive society of Gray Continent, it would greatly enhance your Martial Arts Realm. I’ve heard that almost all Dragon Country Martial Saints come to Elephant Country before promotion to experience exotic life."

"Hmm, is this true? I thought only a few Martial Saints would come."

"Almost everyone has been here; Saint Zhao officially gained enlightenment during his half-year experience in Elephant Country, completing the weaknesses of the Great Sun Divine Skill and East Wind Fist. For such great individuals, encountering a country like Elephant Country, half-slave and half-civilian, is incredibly stimulating."

Near noon, unusual phenomena appeared at the city’s edge.

Many people from Elephant Country started venting anger.

The Demon Worship Sect has long been prepared, dispatching a large number of people to suppress.

In the past, Wan Gu was the first sent to the front lines.

Now his status is not ordinary, the branch president has already hinted at him, after the International Congress, they would submit an application to appoint him as vice president, a leap into the sky.

He chose to stay at the International Congress, the branch president naturally agreed.

By afternoon, the International Congress officially began.

Cars stopped outside the venue, countless guests walked on the red carpet towards the hall.

Various symbols appeared on them.

Some wore "T" necklaces, some wore Demon Eyes brooches, some had flesh-touch earrings embedded in their ears... full of Demon Worship Sect style.

Here, except for photographers and journalists, except for spectators, it was just like a film festival or a grand conference.

In Dragon Country, this is unimaginable.

But in Elephant Country, everyone thought it normal.

Even Zhou Leng didn’t find it strange.

Seeing those familiar faces, Zhou Leng first felt the true power of the Demon Worship Sect.

Top figures from all professions worldwide were gathered here.

From the True Realm, Monarch Realm, Martial Arts Realm, Business Realm, Entertainment Realm, Culture Realm, Sports Realm, Influencer Realm...

Countless celebrities.

The Monarch Realm people were the most, they would permanently reside in Elephant Country, directing all actions here.

Until everyone entered the venue, Zhou Leng and Wan Gu then headed towards the hall.

In the distance, the sound of battle grew more intense, with Demon Spirit Bombs occasionally booming.

Not long after, some Innate and Grandmasters responsible for security left the venue, rushing to various places.

The number of experts within the venue was decreasing.

Zhou Leng and Wan Gu entered the final large conference hall.

Brightly lit, crowded audience.

Zhou Leng gazed inside.

Deep red velvet curtains hung solemnly on the stage, austere and majestic.

A famous host from Elephant Country wearing a white tailcoat delivered an enthusiastic opening speech.

This is the largest hall in Elephant Country, with three full levels, each packed with people.

Zhou Leng and Wan Gu stood in a dark corner.

The Demon Brain popped out a message.

"From now on, stick closely to me," Zhou Leng said and went through the side door towards the stage side.

Then, Zhou Leng sent a message to Jax.

Seated relatively at the front, Jax suddenly rose, clutching his stomach, his face contorted, leaving his seat and quickly heading to the restroom.

Seeing him like this, the crowd showed sympathetic smiles.

Elephant Country, clean and hygienic.

In the venue, a few individuals left their seats, all clutching their stomachs.

On the stage, the Brahmin host of the first caste began to recite the names of guests from various places.

One world-renowned name after another sounded, evoking rounds of applause.

Wan Gu followed Zhou Leng, suppressing his inner tension; he wanted to ask why but knew very well he couldn’t ask anything now.

His brain spun rapidly, countless possibilities emerged in his mind.

Though thoughts were chaotic, he dared not make any judgments.

He hadn’t expected, the other party had been following protocol for days, yet in the final crucial moment, they suddenly acted differently.

Only two possibilities.

One is that he carries a secret mission.

The other is that he’s here to cause trouble.

As an undercover agent, instinctively he controlled his breathing, heartbeat, and blood flow intricately to avoid drawing attention from others.

He pursed his lips tightly, avoiding any accidental vocalization.

But the more this happens, the faster his heart races. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Even Innate individuals cannot completely control their heartbeat at such times.

After ten years of undercover work, everything went smoothly, yet in the final moment, he faced unimaginable changes.

He could only closely follow Zhou Leng.

Before long, the two reached the side of the stage.

The venue had layers of checks, but inside, no one checked.

People came and went behind the stage, nobody noticed the two.

Both bore inspection badges.

Wan Gu glanced at Zhou Leng from behind, he silently gazed from the stage side towards the host, not doing anything.

Below the stage, waves of applause thundered.

Suddenly, an Elephant Country-accented Chinese voice sounded from outside.