Douluo Dragon King: Doumu's Blessing, I Am the Star Lord

"Does the Federation's current attitude towards the Star Luo Empire relate to the formulation of a cooperation agreement with Star Luo?"

Shen Yue: "Commander Dong..."

Dong Zian angrily retorted, "Does my question have anything to do with you?!"

Shen Yue bit her lip, unable to utter a single word.

"Commander Dong, why be so aggressive?" Shen Ming spoke up to defend his granddaughter. "You are both legion commanders, of equal rank. In front of so many people, why call her 'little brat'? You should address her as 'Commander Shen'."

Dong Zian's words were quite ambiguous, and Shen Yue seized on this, "There are even younger people here, right, General Xue Ba? Are young people supposed to be humiliated like this?"

Chapter 216 Humans cannot imagine things they have never seen.

Qian Gu Xing Ci was taken aback and stood up: "I fight wars, I don't lead troops. The regimental commander and the others all said that I have experience, so don't use me as a pawn."

Faced with all this intrigue and backstabbing, he chose the most direct approach; as for the consequences... they didn't matter.

The Shen family should carefully consider their own strength before seeking revenge.

Dong Zian chuckled, "I, Dong Zian, sincerely admire Xue Ba's achievements."

He abruptly changed the subject, staring intently at Shen Yue: "Alright, enough of the small talk. Commander Shen, can you answer my question now? Will the Federation's attitude towards Star Luo affect the existing cooperation agreement?"

Shen Yue continued to avoid a direct answer: "Isn't maintaining good relations more beneficial to the current situation? Are the hawks trying to undermine unity?!"

Dong Zian laughed: "Give them a smile now, and then let Xingluo take advantage of it. In the end, it will inevitably lead to war. You doves are really peace-loving."

The conflict escalated from the North Navy Legion and the Western Legion to a clash between hawks and doves, causing a sudden change in the atmosphere and affecting everyone except the neutral faction.

Shen Yue and Shen Ming exchanged a glance. Dong Zi'an was clearly trying to suppress the doves. The Shen family's chance to break the deadlock lay in ignoring the Tang family's suspicion of infidelity, firmly telling the Tang family that the doves thought she was a good girl, and on this basis, winning over some and kicking out others.

The patriarch of the Shen family, Shen Ming, spoke on behalf of the family: "As the Chief of the General Staff of the military, I have thoroughly investigated some abnormally promoted military ranks in recent years. The eight army corps have been purged, but there is another one that I have no authority to investigate."

Guo Zhenfeng wondered, "Isn't it inappropriate to bring up this digression here?"

"Commander Guo, don't be anxious. I have my reasons." Shen Ming's gaze shifted to Zhang Huanyun. "I heard that the highest rank a recruit in the Blood God Legion can achieve is sergeant, but this Blood Eight followed the recruit path. How did he become a senior colonel?"

Zhang Huanyun's eyes were icy: "Are you trying to say that the Spirit Pagoda is colluding with the Blood God Legion?"

Shen Mingping said calmly, "I'm just curious about what rules you follow. As far as I know, this Blood Eight has connections with a high-ranking member of the Blood God Legion."

The seeds of doubt have been sown, and many things will be questioned about whether back channels were used. Proving oneself is extremely troublesome, and the best solution for a legion is to cut ties and then... side with the Shen family on this matter.

The Spirit Pagoda has always paid attention to public opinion, and Qian Gu Dong Feng, being shrewd and calculating, would certainly weigh the pros and cons, and would not support the hawks at this time.

The elder and the younger of the Shen family exchanged a glance, confident of victory! With the Blood God Legion and the Tang Clan, they could easily contend with the three hawkish families who had lost the Spirit Pagoda!

Although the Blood God Legion is constantly at war, Zhang Huanyun doesn't need to go through these disgusting twists and turns. "The strength of Blood Eight is rarely seen in the mortal world."

"I'm just stating the facts," Shen Ming said, maintaining his calm and collected demeanor. "His achievements are undeniable, but rules are rules. The greatest credit goes to the Golden Tree Spirit's strike. To be promoted several ranks based solely on this one event is far too frivolous. May I ask, Young General Blood Eight, what other notable, well-known achievements do you have besides these?"

The atmosphere at the Qian Gu family's side was extremely heated, with anger rising rapidly! Their low-key approach had actually provoked the Shen family, who couldn't even muster their full strength, to lose their temper!

Blood Nine, who was ranked in the Temple of War, was about to greet this old man who didn't know right from wrong, but was stopped by his father, Blood Two.

"The Blood God Legion is highly confidential. The Blood God Legion has just been liberated, and the legion commander wouldn't know much. Our Blood God Battalion has a special status, so we can't speak carelessly at this time."

The next second, Blood Second became increasingly angry, "Do you think the Spirit Pagoda bribed our entire Blood God Legion?!"

Shen Ming said, "I had no such intention."

Zhang Huanyun, exuding the aura of a Limit Douluo, gritted his teeth and said, "Old man, how many moves do you think you can last against me?"

Shen Ming's eyelids twitched. Why was Zhang Huanyun not playing by the rules? Did he not care about the reputation of the Blood God Legion?

Qian Gu Xing Ci suddenly appeared next to Zhang Huanyun, telling her to calm down first.

"Mr. Shen, I think some of the rules in the military that rely on rank assessment need to be changed."

Shen Ming was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

"That's too outdated. Let's change it to strength," Qian Gu Xing Ci said.

Shen Ming didn't want to give anyone cause for gossip, so he had Shen Yue confront him, asking, "Do you want me to change the rules just for you?"

Qian Gu Xing Ci shook his head. "For people like me. I hope the person next to you will answer, not you."

"You've become so arrogant because of a moment's achievement?" Shen Yue said.

Qian Gu Xing Ci said, "A level 94 Title Douluo, your strength is really not enough to support your words. Nor does it support you becoming a legion commander."

She became a legion commander at level 94. Besides her, the weakest legion commander, Guo Zhenfeng, was also a Super Douluo. The tricks involved are terrifying. The Shen family didn't even bother to pretend.

"You and me..."

Shen Yue was pressed down hard into her seat by an immense pressure.

A blur of motion flashed by, and a hand with distinct knuckles pressed down on Shen Ming's shoulder. Then, Qian Gu Xing Ci, whose eyes shone with golden light, poked his head out.

"You haven't answered Commander Zhang's question yet. Should I repeat it?" Qian Gu Xing Ci continued on his own, "Old man..."

"How many moves do you think you can last against me?"

Shen Ming flinched for a moment. As a Soul Master who had been granted the title of Douluo, his intuition was incredibly sharp, and his body instinctively told him that the person in front of him was terrifyingly strong.

"You, a dignified level 98 Super Douluo with several parts of four-word battle armor, act like this in front of a mere Soul Douluo, making it seem like I'm bullying an old man. Although your attitude towards me isn't exactly kind either, do you think this rule of limiting people by level should be changed?"

"limit...."

Shen Ming was in turmoil. How old was he?

He estimated that Qian Gu Xing Ci was only of ordinary title level combat strength, since the only record he knew of was defeating the former Xue Ba.

In their fight against the Abyss, the Spirit Pagoda and the Blood God Legion focused on publicizing their achievements rather than their battle records, which gave Shen Ming immense confidence.

Shouldn't the power of discourse in the Spirit Pagoda now lie with Qian Gu Dong Feng? How can an heir act so casually without Qian Gu Dong Feng's consent?

Or is it that the actual decision-making process is a long-standing tradition?

This person is the other extreme; he's not lacking in intelligence, but with overwhelming power, he disdains to think about such things.

Those who are cunning and scheming in power, like Qian Gu Dong Feng, are the targets of his scheme. Weighing the pros and cons often means indecisiveness, and when there are risks, self-preservation is the creed of this type of person.

Zhang Huanyun, Qian Gu Xing Ci, they're all so brainless! The plan has failed miserably.

Qian Gu Qingfeng looked at his younger brother and said, "He seems to be certain that we will make the right choice in his eyes?"

"It seems they've considered that I'll be making the decision," Qian Gu Dongfeng sneered inwardly. "People can't imagine things they haven't seen. At its peak, the Shen family only had one demigod. How can they empathize with me now?"

Among the three limits of the clan, Leng Yaozhu's dissatisfaction was only directed at personal matters; she was unambiguous on matters of principle. The strength of the Spirit Pagoda in this era was second only to that of the Spirit Ice Douluo era in history. After years of development, the top combat forces have ushered in an era of great unity. The future successor will dominate the generation, and he himself is also cultivating alliances with various parties. Has Shen Ming ever fought such a wealthy battle? Has he ever dreamed of it?

"The Shen family thinks they have a good grasp of my personality, but is their understanding really comprehensive?"

Qian Gu Dongfeng was once capable of collaborating with evil spirit masters to bomb Shrek Academy, revealing a hidden, mad side. When losses are acceptable, or rather, when the profits are substantial enough, the schemer automatically transforms into a gambler!

Chapter 217 He's still a child, though late, he's here.

"Are the Shen family members unwilling to answer?"

"Commander Shen won't answer Commander Zhang's questions, and Grandpa Shen, you won't answer my and Commander Zhang's questions either," Qian Gu Xing Ci poked his head out and asked a soul-searching question.

"Is it because you don't like those two questions?"

Then let me ask you one more question: Do you think I need to rely on connections?

The Shen family was in a difficult situation, Dong Zian's words were like a bottomless pit, and there was also the unexpectedly powerful "Eternal Star Decree" on this side. This final question had all the powerful figures tied to the same boat.

Would he lie through his teeth? Is he suspicious of Chen Xinjie? Yu Guanzhi?

If those words were spoken, the Shen family would never be able to leave the Federal Parliament building today.

"Please stop. The Federal Parliament is not a place for fighting." The audience belatedly realized that Chen Xinjie was finally sending a reminder.

After Qian Gu Xing stepped back, he bowed respectfully to Chen Xin Jie, his attitude of admitting his mistake impeccably sincere: "Your Majesty Han Hai is right to teach me a lesson. I acted impulsively. I shouldn't have made a move in the council. I was wrong."

Qian Gu Dongfeng stood up at the opportune moment, his face bearing just the right amount of apology: "It's all my fault for spoiling this child too much; he doesn't know any manners. Please forgive me, everyone. I will definitely put him in solitary confinement and discipline him properly when I get back!"

The frequent visitors to the rescue scene, though late, always arrive. This situation is quite common in family conflicts, and most of the time, it allows younger generations to resolve issues at minimal cost by claiming that they are just children and don't understand.

Shen Ming felt as if he had swallowed a fly, but Qian Gu Xing Ci's age was no secret; everyone here knew it. If Shen Ming clung to this and argued with a child over it, he would only appear petty and lose face even more. But if he didn't care, the face he had just lost would have been lost for nothing.

Zhang Huanyun looked at the old man who deserved it and tried to smooth things over: "It's not convincing for family members to punish each other. Why don't you let me discipline Xue Ba, Spirit Douluo?"

The Qian Gu family is easily criticized afterward for stirring up trouble themselves, but Zhang Huanyun's involvement has killed the Shen family's counterattack before it even began.

"My solitary confinement cell, made of top-grade metal, is even more effective!" exclaimed the master craftsman Zhenhua.

"Alright then, my nephew is unruly, so I'll leave him to be disciplined by Commander Zhang and the Divine Craftsman." Qian Gu Dongfeng took the lead for Zhang Huanyun and Zhen Hua, allowing Qian Gu Xingci to gracefully step down.

Zhang Huanyun and Qian Gu Dongfeng's coordinated actions left the Shen family with unspeakable suffering.

All parties knew perfectly well that Qian Gu Xing Ci's outburst had resolved the unfounded self-proving crisis for the Spirit Pagoda and the Blood God Legion, and at no cost whatsoever.

Qian Gu Xing Ci first went to his seat in the Spirit Pagoda, but then, as if he had been kicked out, he sat down next to Zhang Huan Yun.

Everyone present twitched at the sight.

Keep acting!

"Commander, please take me in! I was kicked out of my home for standing up for you!" Qian Gu Xing Ci shouted as he sat down next to Zhang Huan Yun.

"Alright, stop showing off your acting skills to me." Zhang Huanyun waved her hand. "The best way to deal with this kind of person is probably to flip the table."

"If I had to say something, it would be the materialization of my experiences with spiritual power."

Zhang Huanyun asked, "Then why not use it?"

Qian Gu Xing Ci looked helpless: "I was afraid that the old man would insist that the materialization of spiritual power could be faked, so I deleted the part that involved the transaction."

He indirectly insulted Shen Ming, calling him a good-for-nothing who was built up by resources!

"It takes skill to come up with this solution," Zhang Huanyun exclaimed.

Qian Gu Xing Ci shook his head. "That old man is at best a low-budget version of my uncle. Family members know their own business. Since he wants us to reason with him, it's obvious that he has already prepared his lines. He's basically going to lose when he tries to respond."

As everyone knows, Shen Ming is nicknamed "Little Qian Gu Dongfeng"!

It turned out he was an experienced person; Zhang Huanyun felt inferior and obediently waited for the meeting to progress.

It was only the Shen family's harassment that was being turned over, not the Shen family themselves. Shen Ming's strong mental fortitude allowed him to pretend that nothing had happened. His speech was like the King of Hell calling roll, and the next to suffer... the Tang Clan was the one whose name was called!

"As the guardians of the continent, does the Tang Sect truly wish to see the people of Xingluo suffer?"

Zang Xin felt like slapping Shen Tian to death. If they win the Battle of the Abyss, the next era will clearly belong to the hawks, and they will be hawks who are completely free to act.