Chapter 722 - 545: Seclusion: Breaking Through to the Strongest

The journey from the Federation Government Building to the Eastern Capital Military District wasn’t actually too far. By normal means, it would take about three hours, but with a hovercar, one hour was more than enough.

Although Gao Neng had now been elected Speaker of the Supreme Council, he still belonged to the Military Department in terms of status. Moreover, he held the rank of General, so his current residence was in the Eastern Capital Military District.

Of course, there was another reason for this...

Shen Ning’Er also lived there.

Liangshan closed his eyes to rest for a moment as the hovercar sped along.

According to the Human Alliance’s way of doing things, they typically acted immediately after a decision was made. Therefore, he had to inform Gao Neng of the council’s results at the earliest opportunity.

「An hour later.」

At the entrance to the Eastern Capital Military District.

Liangshan stepped out of the hovercar. After passing a guard’s inspection, he was led by a soldier toward Gao Neng’s private villa.

But just as he was about three hundred meters away, he was stopped again.

Gao Neng was now a General of the Alliance, so it was only natural that he had his own personal guards. Under normal circumstances, no one would dare approach his residence.

"Councillor Liang!" The Guard Army soldier saluted Liangshan.

"Yes. I’m here to see Speaker Gao. Please announce me," Liangshan nodded. He had no complaints about the military district’s security measures.

After all, his own residence had a similar Guard Army detail.

"Of course. Please wait a moment." After verifying Liangshan’s identity, the Guard Army soldier immediately made a call on an internal communicator.

A moment later, a lazy voice came from the other end.

The Guard Army soldier explained the situation.

The call ended.

Then, the Guard Army soldier turned back.

"My apologies, Councillor Liang. Speaker Gao asks that you wait a moment."

"Hm, alright." Liangshan nodded, then asked, "What has Speaker Gao been up to recently? Is he preparing for the wedding?"

"No, General Shen has been in charge of all the wedding preparations," the Guard Army soldier replied immediately.

"Shen Ning’Er is preparing the wedding? Shouldn’t Speaker Gao be the one doing it?" Liangshan was a little surprised. Normally, shouldn’t the preparations for a wedding fall to someone other than the bride?

’What is this?’

’Is he just washing his hands of it?’

Liangshan was a bit old-fashioned. Even though Gao Neng was now the Speaker, he felt there were certain matters of etiquette that should still be observed.

"After Speaker Gao returned, he only went out once, on the day of the election. The rest of the time, he has been resting in his room. That’s why General Shen has been handling the wedding preparations," the Guard Army soldier explained.

"I see..." Liangshan nodded and didn’t press for more details. After all, this was all considered Gao Neng’s "family business," and as an outsider, he had no right to interfere.

Just as he was about to speak again, a figure approached from not far away.

The figure was dressed in a black military uniform with a bright general’s star pinned to it, looking quite majestic. However, her chest was as flat as a plain.

"Fang Tangtang?" Liangshan’s brow furrowed.

Although he didn’t like to put on airs, he had come to visit in person. Logically, Gao Neng should have either had someone bring him in directly or come out to greet him personally.

When the Guard Army soldier had stopped him earlier, he had instinctively assumed that Gao Neng was coming out to welcome him.

But now, Fang Tangtang showed up...

’What kind of etiquette was this?’

"Well, hello, Councillor Liang. What can I do for you?" Fang Tangtang was practically glowing with pride, but the look she gave Liangshan was less than "friendly."

"I’m not here to see you." Liangshan glanced at Fang Tangtang, then added casually, "I have urgent business with Gao Neng regarding the results of the council meeting."

Since Fang Tangtang’s tone was unpleasant, Liangshan dropped the pleasantries as well, calling him "Gao Neng" directly and omitting the title of "Speaker Gao."

"Oh, that’s rather unfortunate. Gao Neng has been resting in his room lately. He hasn’t come out for a good two days now," Fang Tangtang said.

"Hasn’t left his room in two days? You don’t mean... he’s..." Liangshan froze. He had just heard from the Guard Army soldier that Gao Neng hadn’t been out, and now hearing Fang Tangtang mention it again, a very unlikely idea finally popped into his head.

"Yep. He’s in seclusion," Fang Tangtang admitted freely.

"He’s breaking through to Tier Nine Mid Stage?!" Liangshan’s eyes widened.

’How long has it been?’

’Didn’t Gao Neng just break through to Tier Nine a few days ago?’

’And now he’s in seclusion again?’

’That kind of cultivation speed is just terrifying.’

"Tier Nine Mid Stage? What Tier Nine Mid Stage... he reached Tier Nine Late Stage a long time ago." Fang Tangtang pouted, looking at him as if he were completely clueless.

"What?! Tier Nine Late Stage? How is that possible... Wait, you said he reached Tier Nine Late Stage a long time ago?!" After his initial shock, a much more terrifying thought suddenly occurred to Liangshan.

"That’s right. He reached Tier Nine Late Stage after we came back from the Eastern District last time." A smile played on Fang Tangtang’s lips, and she added, "I’ve also reached Tier Eight Late Stage!"

"..." Liangshan was speechless.

’A monster!’

’One monster would be one thing.’

’But two monsters? That’s truly terrifying!’

"Sister Ning’Er has also reached Tier Eight Late Stage," Fang Tangtang added.

"..." Liangshan was speechless again.

’What could he say?’

’He didn’t want to say anything at all anymore...’

’So it’s true, monsters really do flock together!’

"Spit it out. What was the meeting about?" Seeing Liangshan remain silent, Fang Tangtang grew impatient. After all, she really didn’t have a favorable impression of him.