Above Destiny

Chapter 574 The Cult I Recommended

[Combating the Cult Group]

Ten minutes later, or even less than ten minutes later, Ji Jue's answer spread throughout the entire city of Tacheng, reaching the ears of every onlooker and involved party.

In the sudden silence, everyone was stunned.

Immediately afterwards, they burst into laughter, overjoyed, or perhaps they became furious, jumping up and down cursing...

The once-silent communications became lively again. The quiet city of Tacheng, which had been silent throughout the night, was like a large cauldron boiling in the dark, bubbling and gurgling.

And everyone began to worry—was this brief silence the last peace before the storm arrived?

No matter how fierce the open and covert struggles were, or how vicious and terrifying the conspiracies and schemes were... when these four words came out of Ji Jue's mouth, the rules of the game underwent the most thorough change!

At this very moment, countless people are hurling vulgar insults, wishing they could storm into the police station, grab Ji Jue by the collar as he walks through the formalities with his coffee and legs crossed, and demand answers:

What the hell are you trying to do?

You dare to touch such deadly stuff? Don't you want to live? If you miss, go die yourself! Why drag everyone else down with you? You'll only make things worse!
There's no way around it; that's the intimidating power of the heretical cult, or rather... how disgusting it is.

It's the pinnacle of evil, the answer to this problem.

Even the largest illegal organizations in the world were nothing more than a disorganized mess, fighting their own battles. But after Lu Changsheng took power, he quietly pulled off a groundbreaking feat that shocked everyone.

The scattered forces were united, and together with other major evil organizations, they clashed head-on with the contemporary Tianyuan in Quancheng. They also unveiled the "turning evil into good" program and advanced guiding ideology of the major evil forces.

After tearing away the fig leaf of so-called order, they turned around and set up a stage for turmoil, their poisonous influence is endless!
Just when everyone thought he had been ruthlessly killed by the Federation, this bastard actually jumped out again. The Heavenly Supervisor hadn't killed him, and in front of the whole world, after stealing the Imperial Seal, he grabbed him and refined him in an instant.

Not to mention, those increasingly outrageous declarations and announcements.

From then on, the cult was upgraded to an absolute menace in the modern world!
The most terrifying thing is that, if you look back at Lu Changsheng's past actions, you will find that this guy never does anything without a reason!

He always does things in a way that is interconnected and seamlessly integrated, often making a seemingly insignificant move that, ten moves later, turns the tide of battle...

One of the reasons why all organizations in the world are sparing no effort to hunt down the cult and try to find Lu Changsheng's whereabouts is this.

Anyone can take the Imperial Seal.

Even if the Federation and the Empire take it, it's fine. At most, it will just be more severe exploitation and plunder. Everyone will follow behind as lackeys and can pick up some scraps.

But if Lu Changsheng takes it, who knows what he might do!

There's nothing we can do. We're all so big and powerful, we're really scared. What if one day we're enjoying a hot pot meal and singing karaoke, and then Lu Changsheng comes along? Who can we complain to then?

Ironically, despite capturing countless lackeys and henchmen, not a single hair on Lu Changsheng's head was found.

Even though the heretical cult has been severely weakened and dares not show its face anymore, its threat level continues to rise. No one knows what a cunning and ambitious person hiding in the shadows, who holds the seal of the State and is capable of shaking the Heavenly Origin, is capable of doing!

When they were cracking down on the cult, almost the entire world was turned upside down!
The most important of these is the Central Plains, and Tacheng is no exception.

Countless people perished in this brutal search, their blood staining the wilderness almost red.

Even the most powerful and influential people have died tragically, horribly, and inhumanly.

After all, while many might not have the guts to arrest Lu Changsheng, the idea of ​​using the opportunity to eliminate rivals and enemies is countless. Any large-scale investigation and purge, once out of control, will inevitably bring nightmarish consequences.

We've already suffered too much.

Now, upon hearing that some ignorant young man dared to cross the line and wanted to restart the witch hunt, everyone felt as if they had been electrocuted, and their vision went black instantly!
Even Mudahka, who was pushed out to fight Ji Jue, was dumbfounded and couldn't understand: it was as if he had just stepped into the ring and tentatively thrown a jab, only to have his opponent pull out a grenade from his four-dimensional anus...

What are you trying to achieve, bro!
So what if they bombed one of your offices? You just set it on fire? Are you crazy?!

Even so, everyone has to admit that this was indeed a good move in a certain sense—not only did it break out of the original passive situation and get rid of the constraints of the rules, but it also opened up a brand new battlefield.

Your mud pit is horrible, so I've decided to dump manure into it. Are you ready?

That's insane!
However, playing with poop also comes at a price.

This is such a disgusting thing that everyone is afraid of, and everyone is also annoyed by it.

One wrong move and you could be crushed to death by the wrath of the masses!
Even if you're incredibly lucky, if you mess up in the end, you'll lose all eligibility to participate, be completely stripped of your winning status, and you can forget about ever playing at another table again.

But the problem is...

"Does that kid Ji Jue really care?"

Shaban, the leader of Tacheng, lay on his bed and asked the person on the other end of the phone with a smile: "Brother Dugu, being expelled is a huge loss for you, but what is there for him to worry about?"

Anyway, no matter how big the trouble gets or how bad the consequences are, the worst that can happen is that Hai Chao will withdraw from the Zhongtu market completely. At worst, they'll just lose some money and suffer some losses.

No matter how much money a master craftsman has, it's not something he can't afford.

Besides, with the association and the security bureau backing him up, plus Lü Yingyue as his protector, and even the Medal of Honor, as long as he leaves with some dignity, he definitely won't lose his life, right?

"..."

On the other end of the phone, Dugu Ming, the agent for Huanyu Heavy Industry, fell completely silent.

I'm so angry I could grind my teeth to dust!

It's like a cooked duck pooping a huge mess right in front of you, then flapping its wings and flying away... and you have no choice but to hold your nose and eat it.

Indeed, Ji Jue's greatest weakness lies in having 'nothing'.

In this unfamiliar city, I had nothing. No roots, no friends, no allies, no help.

And Ji Jue's advantage lies in this very area.

Nothing was lost.

Since we already have nothing to lose, why not let everyone experience the same feeling together?
Dogs fighting each other, getting all worked up, fighting to the death, and making a spectacle of themselves for others—isn't that a bad thing?

Why not step outside the established rules and forgive everyone's offenses with a magnanimous heart and a gentle soul?

Without hesitation, repay evil with good!
Then, he jumped up and spun around, a full 360-degree spin, giving them all a big slap in the face!
Don't worry, everyone. You are all good people. I just suffered a little loss. Why would I suspect you? These bad things must have been done by the Huaxie Cult!
So let's all have a fun witch hunt!

With the bonfire blazing, it's time for a fun-filled barbecue party!

"—He's dreaming!"

Dugu Ming remained expressionless, his eyes gradually turning cold: "Anyone can make baseless accusations and spout nonsense. If he can't ignite this fire, he's just a clown. I'd like to see where he conjures up the Evil Cult from!"

"That's the problem."

Shaban sighed softly on the phone: "How can you be sure there's a cult in Tacheng...?"

So Dugu Ming also fell silent.

The answer is obvious to everyone.

Damn it, how could there not be?!
Ji Jue, that bastard, only needs to start the fire, while the others who might get involved have far too many things to do.

Almost the instant the wind picked up, the entire city of Tacheng was abuzz with excitement late into the night.

While homeless people and the poor can still dream in the slums with drool in their mouths, countless people in the brightly lit city have been woken up by phone calls, filled with anxiety.

Fear began to creep into my heart—was this the start of yet another storm?
Wait a minute, didn't we just have a meeting where they talked about stability and order, and said they wouldn't cause any more trouble... But then again, do the Federation and the Empire keep their word? It's like they're just talking nonsense!

We're scared, everyone's scared.

What we fear is not Ji Jue, but who is the mastermind behind this, and who wants to cleanse Tacheng again!
Almost everyone felt insecure.

In just half an hour, the winds of the cult had reached the federal military base, and Fan Yun, who had just changed into his pajamas, was woken up.

Answer the phone.

You have to answer it.

That was the commander of the Imperial garrison base, the powerful figure in the Seven Star Building, and the Duke of Passarella, a border duke appointed by the Emperor.

"Old Fan, we've known each other for so many years. Although we've had some friction in the past, we've always been able to advance and retreat together and have a tacit understanding."

Grand Duke Passarella sighed and asked bluntly, "Tell me the truth, are you going to start cleaning again? You can't do this, didn't you just clean it once last month?" Fan Yun's expression was gloomy: "This was not my idea."

"Whether it is or not, the problem must be dealt with as soon as possible." Passarella didn't hide his dissatisfaction: "If you don't handle it, I'll do it!"

"Alright, let's investigate!"

Fan Yun said expressionlessly, "Have the Security Bureau and the Secrecy Bureau investigate together. Investigate thoroughly and carefully, and don't let any suspicious point slip by!"

Let everyone see if this whole mess actually involves a cult!

If there were such a thing, anyone who jumps would be slammed to death!
If not...

Hehe, then someone's going to suffer a lot!
So, investigate.

In less than five minutes, amidst a series of sonic booms, the chosen ones from the Security Bureau and the Secret Service were delivered through the air and appeared below the building.

Those in charge of carrying out the task remained expressionless, staring silently at their former mortal enemies.

"Tong, it's been a long time."

The blonde woman leading the team from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics grinned, her smile warm: "Has your injury healed? How about we arrange another match sometime?"

"Alright, why don't we find a good day and hold a trial at the desolate market to witness the life and death, the decisive battle, a fight to the death?" Tong Shan suggested, "That would be simpler and more straightforward. We'll choose one of us to die, how about that?"

"Haha, it's the same as always."

Olivia tilted her head, lit a cigarette, and disregarded their past life-or-death struggles, leaning closer and putting her arm around his shoulder: "What good stuff have you guys come up with this time?"

"It has nothing to do with us." Tong Shan said solemnly, "The Huaxie Cult is an enemy of this world, and everyone has the right to kill it."

"real or fake?"

Olivia chuckled. The two of them walked upwards step by step, hands behind their backs, examining the scene of the explosion. She shook her head and sighed, as if implying something: "I heard that you and that Mr. Ji are old friends? Even if acting is troublesome, at least be serious. Find someone else to play the part."

"Whether we're friends or not has nothing to do with this." Tong Shan said bluntly, "Speak your mind, or don't waste your breath and time."

Who is wasting time?

Olivia retorted, "For more than half a year, the label of 'cult' has been slapped on one after another, and mudslinging has been thrown around. How can it be accurate? Who hasn't used it? You haven't used it? I haven't used it? Everyone has used it. Who doesn't know what it's all about? Enough is enough."

"I've never used it, not even once."

Tong Shan replied without hesitation, "Also, Ji Jue didn't just make things up; I believe him."

"..."

Olivia was silent, stunned. She never expected that such open protection and favoritism would appear in Tong Shan. It was unbelievable and incomprehensible.

Even more surprisingly, one might suddenly realize that there is no way to question anything at all.

If the concept of character truly exists in this godforsaken place called the Central Plains, then without a doubt, Tong Shan's actions over the past six months have been a golden reputation!
They act with composure and thoroughness.

He doesn't embezzle money, cause trouble, fight for power, or seize profits. Moreover, he absolutely never betrays colleagues or sacrifices subordinates! The numerous scars that have appeared under that shirt over this period are clear proof of that!

"Alright, if it's the Evil Removal Cult, then let me ask you—why didn't the Evil Removal Cult attack you or me, but instead attacked him?"

Olivia scoffed: "It can't be that he's good-looking and wants to work with you, can it?"

"Because of a blood feud."

Tong Shan glanced over as if looking at an idiot: "Don't tell me your empire didn't have reports and files about what happened in Quancheng before."

In that war against the cult, Ji Jue was the one who made the greatest contribution!
Although specific details were not released to the public, in reality, without him, countless people in the security bureau would have died in that incident.

He risked disfigurement and disguise to infiltrate Jian Yuan's workshop and rescue another colleague from the Security Bureau. Even after being imprisoned, he managed to work with the Craftsmen's Association to successfully dismantle the secret ritual of Quancheng.

Before this, when the Huaxie Cult attempted to contaminate Ya City with their Time Ruins Bomb, it was he who proactively stepped forward to resolve the situation! To put it bluntly, all the attacks your Security Bureau has launched against the Huaxie Cult over this long period of time combined don't amount to as much as the damage done to Ji Jue alone!

Tong Shan questioned, "If you were a member of the Huaxie Cult, wouldn't you hate him to the core?"

"..."

The second time, Olivia was speechless.

And it wasn't just her.

Anyone who knows the details would not doubt that the hatred between Ji Jue and the Huaxie Cult is absolutely irreconcilable.

After the Security Bureau presented Ji Jue's resume, no one raised this suspicion again—it was indeed possible that Ji Jue was hated and assassinated by the Huaxie Cult!
"But that would require a real anti-cult organization, right?"

Olivia scratched her head in frustration, not out of embarrassment or anger, but because if that were the case... damn it, her workload would increase again, and she hadn't even had a chance to eat the duck she just ordered!
This is getting more and more troublesome!

It could be another massive purge...

But are there really any anti-cult groups?
The answer is yes.

It's fucking there!

Moreover, Ji Jue can have whatever he wants!

In less than three minutes, several pieces of ceramic were found in the ruins.

With the rare cooperation between the Federation and the Empire, and the full efforts of the Secret Service and the Security Service, the entire scene was recreated, retraced, and reenacted.

All the clues came to light.

Naturally, people from the Ether lineage analyzed and investigated the matter—ultimately concluding that whoever was behind it, the mastermind must have taken precautions. The investigation could only trace back to the time the finished product was completed, as the transportation process and details were obscured and could not be clearly seen.

Sure enough, it was just hearsay!

Olivia sneered, but before she could speak, she noticed the subtle glances from her subordinates.

I made up an excuse to temporarily distance myself, and then I heard the on-site analysis report.

His face gradually darkened.

Can you be sure?

Tong Shan's brows furrowed slowly as he looked at his subordinate, whose smile was bitter: "I also hope we can't be sure, but... it really could be..."

Among the debris at the scene, after being reversed through an artifact of the Eternal Gate, a faint, almost non-existent spiritual aura was found.

Its origin is an extremely hidden curse!

This curse is so incomplete that even a magnifying glass can barely reveal it. At most, it is just a trace of spiritual essence with a special quality change. Its main function is to locate and serve as a medium for casting curses. If one is accidentally tainted by it, one will be marked by the caster.

When necessary, when Ji Jue is off guard, it can even be used as a medium to interfere with fate and make him die in a reasonable way!

A single moment of hatred, a single moment of poison in the heart, once tainted, will have no beginning and no end, a fight to the death!

Even if it means death, we will never rest!
The source of this curse is a holy master worshipped by the heretical cult, one of the subordinates of the Great Abyss of Calamity...

—The Holy King of the Wheel!
In that instant of certainty, Tong Shan and Olivia exchanged a glance.

Tong Shan remained expressionless. Olivia had already opened her third pack of cigarettes for the day...

Now that things have come to this, what is there that cannot be confirmed?

To put it simply, in all the time that the Security Bureau and the Secret Service have arrested so many subordinates and associates of the cult in the Central Plains, their bloodlines are not as pure as this bomb!

What else can they say?

When the report was submitted to the superiors of both sides and then delivered to the commanders of the military bases on both sides, it had spread throughout the entire city of Tacheng in less than half an hour, before dawn.

It was just a simple report, but it felt like it had added a shovelful of dirt to the coffin lids of countless people!
As darkness began to blur before my eyes and I heard ringing in my ears, I could almost hear that bastard Ji Jue whispering softly in my ear:
Now let's take a look at the ingredients, everyone!

Are you ready?
The big survey is about to begin!

(End of this chapter)