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Chapter 1405 - 629: Intelligence Sharing (Part 2)

"That’s why I’ve been emphasizing the need to cultivate some internal spies and insert them into the Rebel Army. See, now they come in handy." The Master of Hundred Martial Hall said with a smile.

But regardless of how loudly these people speak or how passionately they discuss, whether or not to launch an attack on the Rebel Army ultimately depends on the decision of the Lord of Mansion.

As long as the Lord of Mansion shakes his head, everyone present will instantly lose their enthusiasm.

Even Fang Zai will have to swallow his pride.

Previously, they didn’t know Fang Yu’s identity; now knowing Fang Yu’s background with the Rebel Army, he couldn’t easily gather forces to deal with Fang Yu and must wait for the Lord of Mansion’s arrangements.

On ordinary days, the Lord of Mansion might turn a blind eye and let things slide.

After all, the matters concerning the Rebel Army far outweigh the life and death of a few hall masters present, affecting more people’s lives and deaths, including his own.

But right now, the situation is completely different.

The Rebel Army should never have directly killed Xing Xueman!

The death of a hall master requires an explanation, from both a personal and public standpoint.

Moreover, even the Lord of Mansion is somewhat angered by Xing Xueman’s death.

They agreed to restrain themselves, but the Rebel Army acted first.

Since you’re heartless, don’t blame me for being merciless!

This time, unless several ministers of the Rebel Army die, the Foolish Underworld won’t stop!

The Lord of Mansion initially wanted to find out the truth and then decide whether to ally with the Rebel Army.

But now, there’s no need for that.

The truth will still be pursued, but future actions will no longer involve the Rebel Army.

"At any cost, within a week, I want to see the head of the real murderer."

Leaving this sentence, the Lord of Mansion turned and left.

Several hall masters present froze for a moment, then all became excited!

Just this sentence, as if giving authority.

All the previous restrictions set for hall master-level combat power are now completely lifted!

From now on, as long as there’s any intelligence on the Rebel Army, they can... kill! Kill continuously! Kill endlessly! Kill until the sky turns dark and heads roll! Kill until the people of Thunder City are in panic, with no obstacles!

"I’ll take charge of the area east of East Forest Square." The Master of Hundred Pillars Hall said excitedly.

"Then I’ll take care of the area of Shangwu Square and Martial Forge." The Master of Hundred Martial Hall chuckled wickedly.

"Don’t rush to grab territory. I don’t care about the rest, but I must personally deal with the one who killed Xing Xueman!" Fang Zai said coldly.

The other hall masters were slightly surprised but soon sneered.

"It’s not up to you. Whoever encounters that guy gets his head! Everyone depends on their own abilities, I won’t indulge you!"

"Fang Zai, you were present there earlier, as if heaven already gave you a chance. Even if you now seek redemption from the Lord of Mansion, it’s too late; this achievement won’t include you!"

Moments ago, everyone was united, but suddenly tension arose.

"What’s going on! As soon as the Lord of Mansion leaves, everyone loses their composure, right? Third, have the undercover agents in the Rebel Army send over the intelligence. Since it’s decided to act, intelligence on the Rebel Army is the most crucial thing for us right now!"

The most experienced Dark Hall Master came out to preside over the situation.

After giving each other a sign, everyone snorted coldly and stopped delving further, shifting their gaze to the Master of Hundred Martial Hall.

For a thousand days of raising troops, there is but a moment for their use.

These undercover agents in the Rebel Army were meant for this exact moment!

"Speaking of which, it’s quite interesting. After hearing the news of Xing Xueman’s death, I immediately had those planted in the Rebel Army send back intelligence. Although suddenly asking them to send intelligence increases their risk of exposure, after such a major incident, whether they can continue lurking in the Rebel Army is uncertain, so might as well send the latest intelligence first."

This move by the Master of Hundred Martial Hall immediately won nods of approval from everyone.

The Rebel Army’s rise has been within a few short months, placing undercover agents to what level they can infiltrate is easily discovered and purged, and the Rebel Army’s leadership might even know of these undercover agents, only temporarily keeping them as a countermeasure without dealing with them yet.

Now, with the sudden deterioration of events, transmitting intelligence amid chaos maximizes the value of these undercover agents.

After all, truly having these undercovers steal highly confidential Rebel Army intel is almost unrealistic, while they currently have an extreme demand for intelligence from the Rebel Army.

At this point, it’s natural to transmit back intelligence now as the best choice.

"Excellent! So you’ve already obtained intelligence on the Rebel Army leadership?" asked the Dark Hall Master.

"Speak up! Who exactly killed Xing Xueman!" Fang Zai urged impatiently.

Seeing this, the Hundred Martial Hall Master gave a mysterious smile.

"Speaking of coincidences, the intelligence sent back by the undercover agents just mentions a personnel change in the Rebel Army, indicating a newly established unknown department and some personnel transfers. Combined with what you mentioned, the manpower of that person, and the Rebel Army’s Deputy Commander’s intervention... Undoubtedly, this person must be the mysterious new minister of the Rebel Army!"

Such combat power without ministerial-level treatment in the Rebel Army is puzzling.

Thus, Fang Zai merely asked in a low voice: "Can we find out who he is? Where is he located?"

"Can’t be found out. My subordinates in the Rebel Army don’t have high enough status to access minister-level existence."

Upon hearing this, everyone expressed disappointment, but the Hundred Martial Hall Master suddenly continued, drawing out his words.

"However..."

"However what?" Fang Zai asked urgently.

"However, my people, not long ago, discovered that the Rebel Army is moving personnel to investigate one of our Foolish Underworld captains."

Fang Zai frowned.

"What does this have to do with the person we’re looking for?"

"Tsk tsk tsk. Fang Zai, you don’t understand. The Rebel Army hasn’t investigated our Foolish Underworld intelligence recently as our conflict is easing, and our focus shifted from the Rebel Army to pursuing the Defiled Blood Clone Demon as per orders from above, which we can’t defy. Without new conflicts, the Rebel Army wouldn’t investigate us without reason. Considering the timing of this investigation coincides with the emergence of the new minister, I have every reason to believe this is a background investigation by the Rebel Army."

"Either our captain is the new minister of the Rebel Army, wearing a human skin mask, stirring up trouble externally while collecting intelligence within the Foolish Underworld, or this person has significant contact with the mysterious new minister of the Rebel Army! The Rebel Army needs to confirm this new minister’s trustworthiness before recruiting him to serve as a high-level position!"

This kind of investigation-related, dark and damp affair practically excites the Hundred Martial Hall Master.

"Which captain is the Rebel Army investigating?" As the most senior and powerful person below the Lord of Mansion, the Dark Hall Master once again took control of the situation and asked.

"Coincidentally, the investigation by the Rebel Army involves the captain under my Hundred Martial Hall, Song Zhenrong!"

There are five captains in the Hundred Martial Hall.

Song Zhenrong is one of them, someone the Hundred Martial Hall Master trusts greatly and considers extremely reliable, so upon learning the Rebel Army intel, he truly was surprised that Song Zhenrong would be involved.

"Additionally, during internal personnel transfers, my subordinates also discovered that two people have been reassigned from the summer department of the Rebel Army to an unknown position. These two people are named Lu Qiaochun and Yu Ji. After being moved out of their positions, their information has become difficult to track, yet it’s pretty certain they are the ones accompanying today’s so-called Demon Slayer Hero."

"Ministers are hard to find, but the identity of their followers is relatively easier to trace. Give me some time, and I’ll uncover their whereabouts."

When the undercover plan was discussed, other hall masters were disdainful, deeming it unnecessary and thinking the Rebel Army’s caution would prevent the plan from succeeding.

Yet the Hundred Martial Hall Master pressed on and arranged to even recruit some Rebel Army personnel.

Now, as his peers are spun around by his intelligence, he can’t help but slightly raise the corners of his mouth, feeling great satisfaction.

The skepticism he faced from the others before is now released.