Alliance Standard Time, February 7, 3019, 13:00, Purple Dragon Star Cloud Province Standard Time, 8:00 AM, Guo Zhengjun delivered a public speech to the world through the Celestial Net.

"Brothers and sisters, I want you to remember this person. His name is Gao Xuan, an alien, a despicable and evil blasphemer against our Lord. I call upon all members of the Spirit Sword Association to eliminate this blasphemer against our Lord with the utmost speed and power..."

"Any force that supports Gao Xuan is our enemy, and any obstacle that blocks our cleansing action will be destroyed. The Lord is watching us, the Lord is blessing us, brothers and sisters, take action!"

Guo Zhengjun's speech was broadcast on all public media platforms on Purple Dragon Star, and nearly 8 billion people worldwide saw this video.

The vast majority of people were puzzled, who is Gao Xuan?

The image of Gao Xuan given in the video was so handsome, yet so unfamiliar.

However, everyone knew one thing: Gao Xuan wouldn't live for many days!

Guo Zhengjun is the number one expert on Purple Dragon Star, the top cult leader, with two billion followers under him.

When he publicly declares to the world that he wants to kill someone, that person must die!

Moreover, Gao Xuan was just an insignificant nobody.

Many people couldn't quite understand why Guo Zhengjun made such a big fuss about dealing with a small fry.

Such a high-profile event quickly led to countless interpretative videos, frantically riding the wave of the trend. There were also many with ulterior motives trying to muddy the waters.

"Gao Xuan is a Defense Army person, intending to assassinate Guo Zhengjun!"

"Gao Xuan of the Defense Army is the host of the plot to overthrow the Spirit Sword Association..."

Various explosive video revelations also made Gao Xuan the most popular celebrity on Purple Dragon Star.

Though the revelations had different takes, one point was consistent: Gao Xuan's identity as a Defense Army person.

The people of Purple Dragon Star had no good impressions of the Defense Army.

Firstly, the Defense Army was almost all alien soldiers. Secondly, various media constantly slandered the Defense Army.

Today they'd say the Defense Army seized luxury goods, tomorrow they'd say the Defense Army ran people over, and the day after they'd accuse them of rape and murder.

Most of these stories were outright fabrications, but with such information output daily, the populace naturally saw the Defense Army as villains.

All major media platforms were controlled by noble families and cults, who all loathed the Defense Army. Who else would they slanderous content if not them?

Gao Xuan's role as a Defense Army member further fueled the people's disdain for him on Purple Dragon Star.

Even though Guo Zhengjun as a cult leader was an embodiment of evil in other continents, compared to the Defense Army, Guo Zhengjun was at least an internal conflict.

On various social media platforms of the Celestial Net, countless people called for Gao Xuan's death.

The most intense reactions came from the residents of Cloud Province.

Two hours after Guo Zhengjun's speech, the Spirit Sword Association released several short videos.

In the seventeen megacities of Cloud Boat, the Spirit Sword Association held gatherings at the Divine Hall attended by millions.

More than ten million followers amassed at the front of the Divine Hall Square, jam-packed with people. Looking around, all one could see were heads.

These followers wore the black ceremonial uniforms of the Spirit Sword Association, and when millions stood together, an immense aura naturally formed.

The presiding priest led everyone in loudly chanting at the front: "Eliminate the blasphemous villain Gao Xuan!"

Millions shouted in unison to eliminate Gao Xuan, their cries soaring to the heavens.

The most grandiose assembly appeared in Cyan Cloud City, the capital of Cloud Boat.

The Qingyun Divine Hall gathered reportedly eighty million followers, stretching from the Divine Hall Square to more than ten kilometers away. Every vacant space was filled with people.

Countless followers fervently called for Gao Xuan's elimination, the momentum truly earth-shattering, causing the entire Cyan Cloud City to seem to boil over.

These videos circulated, leaving the citizens of Purple Dragon Star stunned.

While Guo Zhengjun himself is a big figure, his solitary declaration ultimately lacked impact.

The Spirit Sword Association mobilized countless billions of followers, which was terrifying on that scale. The video's impact was extraordinarily powerful as well.

Everyone who watched the video believed that no matter who Gao Xuan was or how much power he could muster, he was undoubtedly doomed!

The general populace merely watched for the spectacle, but the major noble families could see deeper.

Guo Zhengjun's declaration was to pressure Xiao Yan.

Gathering billions of followers in just a couple of hours showcased formidable organizational prowess and followers' loyalty, intimidating the major noble families.

The noble families could also assemble large contingents and even had their own armed forces. But compared to the Spirit Sword Association, they were on a different level entirely.

The Spirit Sword Association boasted two billion followers. Even if a thousandth were armed fanatics, it would still translate to a two million strong army.

The Spirit Sword Association had money, people, and resources; should they truly clash with the Defense Army, it was feared that even the Defense Army couldn't contend with them.

Unless the Space Fleet was deployed. However, the Space Fleet was bound by strict rules against participating in internal wars.

If both sides triggered a mutual nuclear exchange, it would result in exceptionally high casualties—a consequence neither side could bear.

However, Guo Zhengjun's attitude as a madman was starkly unyielding. Clearly, he would stop at nothing to kill Gao Xuan.

No matter who stood in his way, he would also eliminate them.

After watching the video, Zi Yunteng hurriedly contacted Long Zhengtang to discuss countermeasures.

"Old Dragon, what do you think?"

"Watch from afar, what else can you do?"

Zi Yunteng felt a bit helpless against this old rogue and said, "Stop beating around the bush; do you think Xiao Yan will give in? Will he surrender?"

"Hard to say."

Long Zhengtang shook his head, "He might surrender, or he might not. Xiao Yan is a deep one; others can't fathom his thoughts."

He added, "Regardless of how Xiao Yan reacts, this time he is certainly going to fail."

"Where is Gao Xuan?"

"He's definitely doomed."

Long Zhengtang believed that Gao Xuan had no way out. As an outsider, since Gao Xuan had caused so much trouble, even if Guo Zhengjun didn't kill him, Xiao Yan wouldn't let him go.

In fact, Gao Xuan was standing right across from Xiao Yan at that moment.

"Are you willing to go to Cyan Cloud Residence?"

Xiao Yan's voice was deep, and in the large open office, it didn't seem thin, but rather had substance.

It was like an advanced surround sound system, with every vibrating note clear and layered.

Only now did Gao Xuan realize that Xiao Yan's way of speaking had its unique characteristics. It should be because he specialized in some particular technique to achieve this effect.

This way of speaking indeed had style and charisma. It naturally made people want to obey him, and naturally want to speak their true thoughts.

With Gao Xuan's insight and knowledge, he immediately understood the reasoning behind Xiao Yan's speech just by watching him. Though he couldn't learn Xiao Yan's secret technique, he could learn his way of voicing.

He didn't need to project authority to win people over; he only needed his voice to match his appearance.

These frivolous thoughts spun in Gao Xuan's mind, but he earnestly said, "Commander, I am willing to go to Cyan Cloud Residence to slay the evil cult leader Guo Zhengjun and resolve this crisis."

"This is extremely dangerous. I won't be able to provide support in the short term."

Of course, Xiao Yan hoped Gao Xuan could take responsibility, but he wouldn't force him. At the very least, he needed to make the situation clear to Gao Xuan.

The task must be done, and one must do their duty.

Gao Xuan was full of confidence: "I alone am enough."

Xiao Yan felt like sighing; Gao Xuan's overly confident state seemed unreliable to him.

He reminded, "Guo Zhengjun could be called the number one expert on Purple Dragon Star. He's lived for three hundred years, and his own cultivation goes without saying; just his protective marvels are countless. Plus, there's the superpower granted by the Evil God, among other things. Just dealing with him alone won't be easy.

"Once something happens, Cyan Cloud Residence will mobilize immediately. You'll be besieged by countless experts."

He didn't finish his sentence. In such circumstances, even with extraordinary skills, Gao Xuan would certainly die.

Xiao Yan believed Gao Xuan was smart enough to understand his point.

With a determined look, Gao Xuan raised his long eyebrows and declared, "Exterminating demons and saving lives is my duty. If not me, then who? If I don't do it, who will?"

Xiao Yan couldn't help but nod. Although Gao Xuan was very ostentatious, he truly had an air of fearless heroism.

The key was that Gao Xuan wasn't bluffing; he really intended to do it.

From Xiao Yan's perspective, Gao Xuan was facing certain death. However, his passionate resolve was foolish from a rational standpoint but very inspiring emotionally.

Even someone as calm and rational as Xiao Yan felt somewhat moved.

After some thought, he said, "If this matter succeeds, I'll give you a real position as a colonel, eight thousand points, and elevate your membership level to Level 6."

Gao Xuan might act for ideals, responsibility, or honor. Xiao Yan, however, couldn't let him do it for nothing; he had to offer sufficient rewards.

As the highest commander of the Purple Dragon Star Defense Army, being one of the twelve joint commanders of the Twelve Star Domain, Xiao Yan wielded considerable power and wouldn't make empty promises lightly.

Of course, if Gao Xuan were to die, then everything would be moot. No*t!e%:+ C+h%e@c*k *+ for any c&or%r&ectio$n*s.%

If Gao Xuan could defy the odds, kill Guo Zhengjun, and come back unscathed, then these rewards would be nothing.

Gao Xuan chuckled. He wasn't doing this for the rewards. But, of course, having them was always good.

The Xiao Family governed by military law, punishing mistakes and rewarding merits. This was the most fundamental principle.

After talking with Gao Xuan, Xiao Yan immediately contacted Guo Zhengjun, expressing willingness to hand over Gao Xuan.

Guo Zhengjun didn't think much of it. To him, it made perfect sense for Xiao Yan to bow down.

To persist in conflict against the Spirit Sword Association for someone like Gao Xuan, that would be foolish on Xiao Yan's part.

Guo Zhengjun was pleased: "Don't worry, I'm a man of my word. Whoever you wish to fight, I'll fully support you. If you want to exterminate the Noble Families, that's fine too."

"I'll send the person over now. Regarding collaboration matters, we can talk about it later."

Xiao Yan closed the communication and told Gao Xuan, "You still have time to regret it now."

"I can't wait any longer."

With great momentum, Gao Xuan waved his hand, "Let's set off!"

Xiao Yan's face was cold, and Xiao Ting was entirely embarrassed.

Gao Xuan laughed heartily and was about to speak when the flute at his waist suddenly began playing 'One Cut of Plum.'

"Snowflakes float, the north wind whistles..."

Gao Xuan followed along, humming, as Xiao Ting quickly pulled him away.

If they stayed any longer, Guo Zhengjun wouldn't even need to make a move; Xiao Yan might end up disposing of Gao Xuan himself.

"Your Uncle Qi is quite a person, just too serious."

After leaving Xiao Yan's office, Gao Xuan remarked.

Xiao Ting didn't want to discuss this; she looked worriedly at Gao Xuan, "Are you really confident?"

Gao Xuan gently cupped Xiao Ting's cheeks, speaking with depth, "For Sister Ting, I fear nothing."

"There you go again."

Xiao Ting felt helpless against Gao Xuan. She knew he was joking, but it was a type of jest she found particularly endearing.

After some thought, she suggested, "We should have a child. Even if you die, there'll be a descendant."

"Makes sense, such excellent genes of mine need to be passed on."

Gao Xuan lifted Xiao Ting up, "Quick, let's get to work..."