Chapter 717: Chapter 717 A Conspiracy Of Shadows
"So, does that mean this Ms. Zackary has strong military power in her hands?" I asked.
Phoebe Billy nodded and said, "Correct, her status is much higher than Sybil Cooper’s was."
This immediately put me in a difficult position.
I originally planned to let Phoebe Billy find an opportunity to break up the purple robe members of the Capital City Martial Arts Association.
Or rather, let Phoebe Billy directly turn the purple robe members against the association.
But now it seems almost impossible.
"Phoebe, what do you think is the strongest power in the Capital City Martial Arts Association?" I asked with confusion.
Phoebe Billy said seriously, "On the surface, it seems that the strongest power lies in the purple robe members."
I nodded silently and asked, "What do you think the strength of those senior officials really is?"
"I... I don’t know," Phoebe Billy said.
"But in all the time I’ve worked here, I have never seen their true faces."
"Not just me; even Sybil Cooper has never seen them."
I stroked my chin and whispered, "Is there such a possibility that... these eight senior officials simply cannot show themselves?"
"For example... are they stuck within a certain Mystic Realm?"
Hearing my words, Phoebe Billy was left with his mouth wide open.
This idea was pretty crazy.
Eight senior officials controlling the Capital City Martial Arts Association through virtual shadows?
"Otherwise, why would these eight senior officials always be so eager to expand their power?" I whispered.
"And... what is the biggest benefit of their sealing and controlling all resources as Sybil Cooper said last time?" I looked at Phoebe Billy.
Phoebe Billy thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "To prevent outsiders from getting too strong too fast! So they won’t pose a threat to the Capital City Martial Arts Association!"
"Yes." I nodded.
This idea had just hit me.
I had never thought about it like this before the Mystic Realm was exposed.
But this Mystic Realm thing not only fooled the Great Families, but even the people above them were tricked.
Isn’t the purpose of this to prevent anyone from threatening them?
Apart from that, those who could possibly threaten them, like me, they would immediately want to get rid of!
As well as Mabel Sean’s bloodline, it couldn’t escape their clutches either.
It seemed that the Capital City Martial Arts Association was deliberately keeping martial artists weak.
"These senior officials have existed for many years, and their cultivation is likely to be in the Martial Saint Realm," I said.
"If they were Martial Saints, they would have no need to fear anyone."
"But now they are not showing themselves, so... they are likely just virtual shadows."
Having said that, I looked at Phoebe Billy and said seriously, "Phoebe, I will find a way for you to get closer to those eight senior officials."
Phoebe Billy nervously asked, "What are you going to do?"
I waved my hand and said, "No need to ask."
"By the way, when is the first Mystic Realm opening?" I asked.
Phoebe Billy said, "I don’t know yet. A meeting will be held to discuss it."
"Alright," I agreed.
"Remember to tell me when there is news."
After leaving these words, I turned and left the office.
As soon as I stepped out, I bumped into Zora Solomon head-on.
Zora Solomon was full of arrogance, his eyes staring like copper bells.
I frowned and said, "What, do you still want to fight me? Then go wait in line."
Zora Solomon was silent for a moment, then snorted coldly, "Consider me owing you a favor."
After dropping these words, Zora Solomon turned and left.
I felt completely lost.
Owing me a favor? What the hell did that mean?
"Nonsense." I muttered.
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There was a dormitory within this academy.
After I returned to my place, Bella Tad quickly came over.
"That bastard Phoebe Billy didn’t do anything to you, right?" Bella asked.
I shook my head: "No."
Bella grunted in response, then whispered, "Be careful, I heard them say that the black-haired kid won’t let you go."
This did give me a headache.
Leticia was a Peak Form of Military Marquis, his strength far beyond mine.
If we fought, I really wouldn’t be a match for him.
"I need to find time to break through as soon as possible," I thought secretly.
I originally planned to break into the late-term Military Marquis once I entered the Mystic Realm and got some treasures.
By then, there would be no need to fear Leticia.
But it seemed that it might be too late now.
"Let’s just take one step at a time," I sighed lightly.
I left the dormitory building and returned to the academy’s square.
"Now that there are few people around, maybe I can try to find the location of the Mystic Realm," I thought secretly.
I released my divine sense, trying to find a connection with the Mystic Realm.
This was tricky work, and I didn’t dare to be the least bit distracted as I carefully searched for this trace of connection.
However, at this moment, I suddenly opened my eyes.
I furrowed my brows and whispered, "Did I feel wrong?"
With this thought, I closed my eyes again, and my powerful divine sense spread out in all directions.
Soon, I caught sight of that figure again.
"It really is him!" I couldn’t help but curse secretly.
I hadn’t found the Mystic Realm, but I had found a familiar person: the man with the mustache!
That bastard had actually come!
I cursed secretly, then followed my divine sense and ran in the direction of the mustached man.
At this moment, the mustached man was sitting on the roadside, talking.
"There’s no place in the world that The Master dares not go! From heaven to hell, The Master is invincible!"
Just as the mustached man was bragging, I patted him on the shoulder with a dark face.
"When did you get here?" I asked with a dark face.
Hearing my voice, the mustached man quickly bounced up from the ground.
Afterward, he ran away, saying as he went, "Who are you? I don’t know you, don’t come near me!"
In the blink of an eye, the mustached man had run several hundred meters away, with me chasing after him.
Not until we reached a deserted area did the mustached man finally relax.
"What’s wrong with you again?" I couldn’t help but curse.
The mustached man patted his chest, saying, "Mason Raymond, don’t think I don’t know - everyone in this academy wants to kill you, whoever gets close to you will be in trouble! Don’t drag me into this."
I rolled my eyes: "Don’t worry, they’re looking for me, not you."
The mustached man whispered, "Who knows, what if something goes wrong? Especially with that Heaven Swallowing Python, which is a top-notch demonic beast at the peak of Military Marquis. Who dares to mess with it..."
"You know about the Heaven Swallowing Python too?" I raised an eyebrow.
The mustached man said, "Of course! Let me tell you, among demonic beasts, the Heaven Swallowing Python is just like the concept of the chaotic body among humans, both are unbeatable at the same level, understand?"
"The Heaven Swallowing Python is already unbeatable among the demonic beasts, let alone when compared to humans."
