Chapter 986: Operation

This encounter between Meng Zhang and Han Yao could also be considered a twist of fate.

If this unexpected meeting hadn't happened, it's possible that not long after, Han Yao would have taken the initiative to recruit Meng Zhang.

When it comes to eradicating the issue of Demonic Cultivation within the Dali Dynasty, Han Yao is extremely resolute, allowing no room for compromise or concession.

At this moment, Meng Zhang has no idea about Han Yao's intentions for him, nor does he understand the depth of Han Yao's determination and resolve to eliminate Demonic Cultivation.

Before long, he will find himself unwittingly swept into a massive storm engulfing the Dali Dynasty.

The internal intelligence Meng Zhang gathered back in the Heavenly Palace about the Dali Dynasty seems detailed and thorough, but many top-level secrets are not included.

The Dali Dynasty is at least a formidable force that can contend with the Holy Land Sect; how could it have no hidden secrets?

He could never have imagined that within the Dali Dynasty, there are so many high-ranking figures involved in Demonic Cultivation.

These individuals practicing Demonic Cultivation have contributed greatly to the Dali Dynasty, playing significant roles in advancing its imperial endeavors.

Long ago, Meng Zhang had suspected the collusion between the Dali Dynasty and the Extraterritorial Invaders.

Later, during the process of unifying the Jiuqu Province, the Dali Dynasty took the opportunity to eliminate True Monarch Grey Mountain, erasing evidence of collaboration with the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan.

The fact that the Dali Dynasty is involved with Demonic Cultivation and that these practitioners hold high positions within it does not surprise him.

Given the Dali Dynasty's unscrupulous behavior, such actions are not unexpected.

From a personal standpoint, assisting Han Yao in eradicating Demonic Cultivation is something he would gladly see through.

He isn't entirely sure of the extent of Demonic Cultivation's power within the Dali Dynasty, so he doesn't harbor significant concerns.

Han Yao's words managed to convince Meng Zhang, making him willingly offer his services.

While there are still many undisclosed details, they don't hinder his ability to carry out Han Yao's orders.

After their discussion, Han Yao and Meng Zhang left the room together.

Han Yao swiftly began deploying the operation.

Accompanied by Sun Sheng, Meng Zhang confronted a group of Five Punishments Guards, following Han Yao's instructions.Han Yao publicly announced that Meng Zhang is the leader of this expedition, and all members of the team must follow his orders.

Anyone who disobeys orders will be subject to military law.

After receiving orders from Han Yao, Meng Zhang set out with a group of new subordinates.

They boarded a flying boat of the Five Punishments Guards, immediately took to the sky, and flew into the distance.

Although the unique flying boat equipped by the Five Punishments Guards is only a Third Rank vessel, its speed is incredibly fast, surpassing many Gold Core cultivators. It even rivals the speed of many Primordial Spirit True Monarchs known for their swiftness.

Meng Zhang stood at the bow of the flying boat, looking ahead.

Under the control of the Five Punishments Guards members, the flying boat accelerated to its maximum speed, darting through the air like lightning, yet the boat's body remained as stable as ever.

Sun Sheng stood behind Meng Zhang, hesitating for a while.

He was unaware that Meng Zhang was a newcomer to the Five Punishments Guards, assuming that Meng Zhang had long been under Han Yao's command, merely concealing his identity before.

Considering Meng Zhang's Mid-Primordial Spirit stage cultivation base, he should have held a significant position among Primordial Spirit cultivators.

Sun Sheng used to look down on Meng Zhang, seeing him as a naive outsider.

But now that Meng Zhang had transformed and joined the Five Punishments Guards, he was no longer that naive outsider.

Initiating action against the Five Punishments Guards and getting caught by Han Yao had already brought enough misfortune. But now, adding the offense of angering Meng Zhang would make things even worse.

With Han Yao holding a handle on him, Sun Sheng was compelled to make amends by offering his services to rectify his previous wrongs.

Meng Zhang had become his direct superior, so he couldn't afford to underestimate him.

Due to their past conflicts, Sun Sheng had to extend an olive branch to Meng Zhang.

After much internal struggle, Sun Sheng approached Meng Zhang and humbly said, "Sect Master Meng, previously, I was incited by others and lost my judgment momentarily. I unintentionally offended Sect Master Meng and all the brothers of the Five Punishments Guards. I beg for Sect Master Meng's forgiveness and hope you won't take it to heart."

Sun Sheng still had some dignity left; if it weren't for his concern that Meng Zhang might abuse his authority in the future, he might not have lowered his head and apologized.

This operation to encircle the long-distance transmission formation had been carefully planned and thoroughly considered.

Apart from Meng Zhang, a Primordial Spirit cultivator who arrived unexpectedly from Jiuqu Province, Han Yao was well aware of the backgrounds of the other three Primordial Spirit cultivators.

However, due to his agreement with Ba Wudi, he refrained from taking the initiative, which led to this baiting operation.In the name of investigating Demonic Cultivation, the Five Punishments Guards were to detain all the cultivators present.

Due to the urgent matters involving Qin Canmou and Wang Xibei, they had no choice but to take action against the Five Punishments Guards in order to seize an opportunity to escape.

The plan was sound, but a slight unexpected situation arose during execution.

Wang Xibei and Qin Canmou were well aware of Han Yao's agreement with Ba Wudi. Even though Han Yao hadn't appeared, they were cautious enough not to directly engage. Instead, they provoked Sun Sheng, who was a rough individual, to take action.

Firstly, there was Feng Baofeng's fanatical entanglement regardless of life, and secondly, with the unexpected appearance of Meng Zhang, the plan could proceed smoothly, providing Han Yao with a valid excuse to intervene.

Han Yao had known from the start that Sun Sheng was an unintended involvement in this matter, with no connection to Demonic Cultivation. However, since Sun Sheng had engaged the Five Punishments Guards, landing himself in Han Yao's grasp, he shouldn't be surprised that Han Yao was now thoroughly exploiting the situation.

Meng Zhang and Sun Sheng didn't hold any deep grudges; their previous conflicts were essentially misunderstandings. Meng Zhang wasn't the narrow-minded type incapable of forgiveness.

Since Sun Sheng had humbled himself and extended an olive branch, Meng Zhang wouldn't stubbornly cling to the past conflicts.

Of course, considering that Sun Sheng would continue to fight under his command, Meng Zhang intentionally played with the situation before letting Sun Sheng off the hook.

He needed to tame this guy's arrogance; otherwise, he might not obediently follow orders in the future, and using him might not be so convenient.

Having been a Sect Master for so many years, Meng Zhang had some experience in managing his subordinates. He understood a bit about wielding authority and how to control those under him.

After a bit of manipulation, while it might not be possible to fully subdue a Primordial Spirit True Monarch right away, at the very least, on the surface, Sun Sheng would obediently follow Meng Zhang's orders and wouldn't dare to oppose him.

After dealing with Sun Sheng, the flying boat was nearing its destination.

A vast estate came into view ahead.

Meng Zhang gazed at the estate below and issued a command.

"Sun Brother and I will charge in directly. The flying boat will patrol the perimeter; make sure no one escapes."

Since they had obtained the approximate strength of the estate's inhabitants from Han Yao beforehand, Meng Zhang led Sun Sheng to charge straight in.

Of course, while Meng Zhang appeared fearless and bold, he was prepared in the background. If the intelligence was wrong and there were hidden, undefeatable powerhouses within the estate, he would immediately withdraw and let Sun Sheng take the forefront.

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