You, a living person, are telling me I've served in the underworld for ten years?

Extreme shock and fear gripped them instantly!
However, Chen Yang gave them no chance to catch their breath or escape. Having dealt with the strongest one, the remaining two were no different from chickens and dogs in his eyes.

He moved again, appearing in front of the black-clad man wielding a short sword as if by teleportation. He struck out with his palm, seemingly light and airy, yet it struck first, imprinting itself on the short sword that the man hurriedly parried.

"clang!"

The short sword snapped in two! The force of the palm strike, though still strong, pierced through the broken sword and slammed into the black-clad man's chest.

"puff!"

The man in black coughed up blood, his chest caved in, and he flew backward, crashing into a water tank on the rooftop, where he fell silent.

The last man in black, wielding the iron claws, was terrified. He let out a scream and turned to jump off the building to escape.

Without even looking, Chen Yang flicked his wrist, and a condensed sword aura shot out, arriving first and precisely grazing the back of his neck.

A head flew up, and the headless corpse lurched forward a few more steps due to inertia before collapsing to the ground.

From the moment the three attacked to their deaths, only a few breaths had passed! The rooftop returned to silence, with only the night wind carrying the strong smell of blood.

Chen Yang glanced at the three corpses, then at the black-clad reinforcements in the distance who were very close but seemed to have slowed down due to the sudden silence and the stench of blood.

He didn't linger. With a flicker, like wisps of smoke merging into the night, he disappeared into the shadows of the intricate urban landscape in a few leaps, leaving no trace of his presence.

A moment later, Chen Yang had left the CBD area where "Tianchen International" was located and arrived at the agreed-upon abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. Gu Jinghui had been waiting there for a long time and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Chen Yang return safely.

"It's resolved? You're not hurt, are you?"

Gu Jinghui stepped forward and asked.

"Yes, all three have been dealt with. No one was injured."

Chen Yang nodded, pulled off the black cloth covering his face, revealing a slightly tired but sharp-eyed face.

"You brought all the stuff out?"

"They're all here, perfectly intact."

Gu Jinghui patted the storage bag that was close to his body.

“Shall we go back to the mountain temple now? It’s safer there, and there’s equipment to examine these documents more closely.”

Chen Yang shook his head.

"The mountain god temple is definitely being watched by many parties right now. It would be too conspicuous for me to go back so abruptly, especially with the things I just robbed. Let's find a safe place first, take a preliminary look at what these documents are, and then make a plan."

Gu Jinghui thought about it and agreed.

"Then...let's find a hotel? And use their computers?"

"Yes, find a small hotel that doesn't require real-name registration or has loose management, and pay in cash."

Chen Yang said.

Both of them were action-oriented, and they quickly found a rather old-looking private hotel in the outskirts of the city and booked a room with a computer with cash.

After locking the door and setting up simple soundproofing and warning barriers, Gu Jinghui carefully connected the hard drive and USB flash drive containing the copied data to the computer, and then spread the paper files out on the table.

Chen Yang quickly scanned the contents of the file displayed on the computer screen. The more he looked, the more serious his expression became.

These materials are far more detailed and shocking than imagined! They not only contain the name of the "Heavenly Alliance," its organizational structure, and a list of some members' code names, but also detailed lists of material transactions, financial records, and intelligence sharing summaries between them and overseas black-clad organizations. There are even some initial drafts of infiltration and sabotage plans targeting the Special Administration Bureau and the Qingwei Faction!
"The Heavenly Alliance... just as Elder Liu predicted, is a secret alliance composed of multiple forces within the country!"

Chen Yang pointed to a member analysis report on the screen, his tone icy.

"Look here, it mentions 'the Li family in the Southwest providing special channels for medicinal herbs,' 'the Zhao family in the Northeast being responsible for border protection,' 'the Sun family in the Central Plains providing financial support,' and 'the Golden Saber Sect in Longxi providing some manpower'... What a 'Heavenly Alliance,' it has recruited quite a few monsters and demons!"

Gu Jinghui also flipped through the paper files, pulled out a plan document stamped with a bright red "Top Secret" seal, and gasped.

"They actually plan to create chaos at the 'National Cultivator Exchange Conference' three months from now, while simultaneously attacking several important warehouses and research institutes of the Special Administration Bureau in various locations? And they even want to take the opportunity to frame your Qingwei Sect? How malicious!"

"not only that."

Chen Yang opened another encrypted folder, which contained some communication records and personnel assessments.

"Their cooperation with 'Dark Star' is far deeper than we imagined. 'Dark Star' provides them with basic gene-based drug formulas and some weapons technology, while 'Heavenly Alliance' uses its influence in China to provide 'Dark Star's' infiltrators with legal identities, operating funds, and even help deal with 'disobedient' informants... This is simply letting wolves into the house and colluding with them!"

Gu Jinghui's face turned ashen.

"These scoundrels!"
For his own selfish gain, he actually colluded with foreign forces to harm his own compatriots! Chen Yang, this matter must be reported immediately; this cancer must be eradicated!

Chen Yang shut down the computer, unplugged the hard drive and USB flash drive, carefully put away the paper files, and pondered.

"It's certain that we'll report it. But to whom should we report it? How should we report it? The 'Heavenly Alliance' involves numerous and deeply entrenched forces; a single move could have far-reaching consequences."

If we rashly disclose this information, or only notify the Special Administration Bureau... there's no guarantee the news won't leak out and alert the enemy.

"what do you mean?"

Gu Jinghui looked at Chen Yang.

"This matter cannot be completely resolved by our Qingwei faction alone, or by the Special Administration Bureau alone. On the contrary, we may be put on the defensive due to the dispersion of resources or internal leaks."

A calculating glint flashed in Chen Yang's eyes.

"We must join forces with the Special Administrative Region Authority and take the initiative."

This evidence is our biggest bargaining chip.

He looked at Gu Jinghui.

"Senior Gu, could you please make two complete copies of all the materials, including both electronic and paper versions?"

I'll take one copy back to the Qingwei Sect so the core elders are aware and can prepare accordingly. I'll personally take the other copy to the Special Administration Bureau to speak with Minister Jianghe in person. Take the original back to the Mountain God Temple and keep it safe; it's our trump card.

Gu Jinghui immediately got to work; fortunately, he had enough blank storage devices with him. Soon, two complete copies were ready.

Chen Yang carefully put away the two copies and solemnly said to Gu Jinghui.

"Senior Gu, tonight's events, the existence of the 'Heavenly Alliance,' and this evidence must be kept strictly confidential before the official operation. When you return to the Mountain God Temple, apart from Uncle Li, do not tell Ali or anyone else the specific details for the time being. Just say that we have found some important clues that need further verification."

We'll discuss everything after I return from the Special Administration Bureau.

"I understand the pros and cons, don't worry."

Gu Jinghui nodded emphatically.

"Then you must be careful when you go to the Special Administration Bureau. The fact that the 'Heavenly Alliance' was able to develop right under the nose of the Special Administration Bureau means that they may have spies within the Bureau."

"I know what I'm doing."

Chen Yang patted Gu Jinghui on the shoulder.

"I'll leave the situation at the Mountain God Temple to you and Uncle Li. I'll head back as soon as I've finished dealing with these matters."

Without another word, the two carefully collected their evidence and quietly left the small hotel, splitting up to carry out their own plans. Under the cover of night, Gu Jinghui circled around several times, making sure no one was following him, before quietly returning to the mountain god temple.

Chen Yang then soared into the sky once more, transforming into a streak of light and hurtling towards the Qingwei Sect.

It was already past midnight when they returned to Qingwei Sect.

Chen Yang didn't disturb many people. He simply used internal communication to urgently summon Huang Zhenren, Liu Yu, Li Zhengguo, and the fiery but absolutely loyal Chiyang Zhenjun to his sect leader's pavilion in the back mountains where they were cultivating. Summoned so urgently by their sect leader in the dead of night, the four were completely bewildered, but seeing Chen Yang's unprecedentedly serious expression, they knew something big must have happened.

"Sect Leader, has something happened?"

Master Huang was the first to lose his composure and ask.

The Crimson Sun True Lord also stared wide-eyed.

"Are those bastards in black up to something again?"

Although Liu Yu and Li Zhengguo did not speak, their eyes were full of inquiry.

Chen Yang waved his hand, setting up several layers of soundproof barriers, before looking at the four people and speaking in a deep voice.

"Elders, the 'Heavenly Dao' that Elder Liu mentioned before can now be confirmed. It is not a simple family or sect, but a secret organization called the 'Heavenly Dao Alliance'."

Moreover, we have just obtained conclusive evidence.

"The Heavenly Dao Alliance?!"

Huang Zhenren and Chiyang Zhenjun exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

Although Liu Yu had suspected it before, a hint of sternness flashed in her beautiful eyes upon hearing the confirmation. Li Zhengguo, on the other hand, frowned deeply.

Chen Yang gestured for them to calm down and briefly recounted his and Gu Jinghui's nighttime investigation of "Tianchen International," the evidence they obtained, and their initial findings.

When they heard that the "Heavenly Alliance" was composed of multiple domestic forces, had deep ties with foreign black-clad organizations, and planned to target the Special Administration Bureau and the Qingwei Faction, the four men's expressions turned extremely grim.

"This is outrageous!"
These ungrateful scoundrels! How dare they do this!

The Crimson Sun True Lord was so angry that his hair and beard stood on end. He slammed his palm on the tea table next to him. Fortunately, Chen Yang had set up a restriction beforehand, so it did not alert the outside world.

Master Huang's face was also ashen.

"They're respectful on the surface, but stab us in the back! They even colluded with outsiders! How dare they! Sect Leader, we absolutely cannot let them get away with this!"

Liu Yu analyzed calmly.

"Sect Leader, since so many forces are involved, our Qingwei Sect alone may not be able to handle it. Even if we win, it will be a Pyrrhic victory, allowing other bystanders to benefit. We must join forces with the Special Administration Bureau!"

Li Zhengguo nodded in agreement.

"Elder Liu is absolutely right. The Special Administration Bureau represents the government and has the authority to mobilize more resources and forces. Moreover, this matter endangers national security, and they have an inescapable responsibility."

But... how should we cooperate with the Special Administration? How can we ensure that we are not exploited or misled by them again?

Chen Yang looked at his four trusted elders and spoke slowly.

"That's exactly why I called you here. The Joint Special Administration is imperative. But we can't be completely passive like last time."

This evidence is our capital for gaining the initiative.

He paused, then continued.

“My plan is that I will personally go to the headquarters of the Special Administration Bureau tomorrow to meet with Minister Jiang He, hand over this evidence to him, and request a joint operation to eradicate the ‘Heavenly Alliance.’ However, the details of the cooperation, the action plan, and the distribution of benefits must be discussed and decided by us together. We can no longer let them handle everything.”

"At the same time, within the sect, we must be prepared for both possibilities."

Chen Yang's gaze swept over the four people.

"Elder Huang and Elder Chiyang, you are responsible for secretly preparing for battle, selecting elite disciples, inspecting formations and weapons, and being ready to deal with any emergencies. Elder Li, you are responsible for the internal investigation. Although our core members should be safe, there are many disciples in the middle and lower levels. It is hard to guarantee that there are no spies planted by the 'Heavenly Dao Alliance' or other forces. We must be careful and cautious, and we must not let any news leak out before the operation begins."

"Elder Liu," Chen Yang said, looking at Liu Yu.

"Tomorrow, you will come with me to the Special Administration Bureau. You are meticulous and eloquent, and with you by my side, we can better handle any possible negotiations and unpredictable situations."

Liu Yu immediately stood up and gave a graceful bow.

"The sect leader's trust is my duty, and I cannot shirk it!"

Master Huang, however, was somewhat worried.

"Sect Leader, are you only taking Elder Liu with you? What if something happens at the Special Administration Bureau, or what if the 'Heavenly Dao Alliance's' spies are inside the Special Administration Bureau? Wouldn't you be in great danger? Why don't I go with you too!"

The True Lord of the Crimson Sun also said.

"That's right, Sect Leader! More people means more protection!"

Chen Yang shook his head, his tone firm.

"Having too many people will only draw attention and make us appear weak. Elder Liu's assistance is sufficient. Your presence in the sect to maintain stability is equally crucial. I believe Minister Jiang is a sensible man; faced with national interests and such irrefutable evidence, he should know how to choose."

As for danger… the path of cultivation is never smooth sailing. If we don't even dare to go to the Special Administration Bureau headquarters, how can we talk about dealing with the 'Heavenly Alliance' and the storms to come?”

Seeing that Chen Yang had made up his mind and thought things through, Huang Zhenren and Chiyang Zhenjun, though still worried, could only nod in agreement.

"This matter is of great importance. Before the official action order is issued, everything we say today must not be revealed to any sixth person other than the five of us!"

Chen Yang gave his final, earnest advice.

Master Huang nodded emphatically, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity and concern.

"The sect leader's concerns are very valid."

This trip to the Special Administration Bureau is of utmost importance; you and Elder Liu must be extremely careful. The world is treacherous; it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow.

Chen Yang patted Master Huang on the shoulder, offering words of comfort.

"Elder Huang, rest assured, we know what we're doing."

"The sect's internal affairs are now in your hands."

Having said that, he didn't linger any longer and nodded to Liu Yu, who was waiting to the side.

"Elder Liu, let's set off."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Liu Yu responded and followed, and the two figures quickly disappeared outside the Qingwei Sect's mountain gate.

After descending the mountain, a discreet black minivan was already waiting at the foot of the mountain.

This is the vehicle used by the Qingwei Sect for daily errands. It looks ordinary, but the interior has been specially reinforced and equipped with a simple concealment array.

After the two got into the car, the driver started the car without saying a word and sped off towards the high-speed rail station in the city.

The atmosphere inside the carriage was somewhat silent.

Chen Yang closed his eyes to rest, repeatedly considering the details of his possible confrontation with Jiang He later, as well as the shocking plans of the "Heavenly Alliance".

Liu Yu sat quietly to one side, occasionally glancing at the rapidly receding scenery outside the window, unconsciously stroking a warm jade pendant in her hand, which was one of her protective magical artifacts.

The car arrived at the high-speed rail station smoothly and quickly.

The two disembarked and blended into the bustling crowd. Ticket checks, security screenings, and entry into the waiting hall—everything proceeded smoothly, just like any other passenger. The waiting hall was filled with noise, and electronic screens displayed information about various trains. (End of Chapter)