CHAPTER 584: CHAPTER 584 TOO CONSERVATIVE

"These seven masks are crafted from a very special material, making it impossible for anyone to see your true faces. They also allow for visual adjustments to your Artifact Spirits without affecting their use."

"Additionally, the most important feature of these masks is that once they sense your death, they will disintegrate your body within one-tenth of a second, leaving no trace whatsoever."

"So, are you all prepared now?"

"If you are ready, you may take the masks and set off, with a time limit of one month. Those who haven’t returned after a month will be considered deceased."

Zhan Yuntian stared at everyone, waiting for their reply.

But Xiao Zhan and the other six remained silent, frowning and not speaking.

A flash of anger appeared in Zhan Yuntian’s eyes, and his voice grew louder, "Those who are not ready or are afraid of death can give up now. I will reimburse your travel expenses and treat you to a lavish breakfast."

A simple provocation.

With a hint of humiliation.

Was it effective?

It was.

Tang Kun stepped forward, "War God, what if we all return? Who wins then?"

"If everyone returns, then everyone wins!"

"Everyone wins? Does the Federation have enough resources to help us break through to Eighth Grade?"

Xiao Zhan then asked.

Expecting a difficult question to answer, Zhan Yuntian instead smiled, with a devilishly charming curve to his lips.

He leaned in closer to Xiao Zhan, his voice low, articulating every word, "As for your mission, if you can return, what else would you lack?"

That thought hadn’t occurred to Xiao Zhan until he mentioned it.

As he spoke, Xiao Zhan felt like he was struck by lightning, his eyes suddenly lighting up!

"You mean..."

"No, I didn’t say anything."

Zhan Yuntian shook his head.

Xiao Zhan smiled, understanding the unspoken message, "This job, I’ll take it."

Zhan Yuntian maintained his smile, looking at the others.

"I’ll take it too."

"I’ll take it too."

Tang Kun and Yun Dong.

Zhan Yuntian was pleased and then turned to Pu Hui, leaving only him.

Xiao Zhan also looked at Pu Hui.

Contrasting his earlier solemnity, Pu Hui resumed his usual compassionate expression, his benevolent eyes and Buddha-like aura providing a stabilizing presence.

Thin and lean, unlike the chubby monks, his face bore the marks of weathering—a true ascetic.

"My Buddha is merciful; this humble monk must decline this mission," said Pu Hui.

It was rare to hear Pu Hui speak, but when he did, he shocked everyone.

At this critical moment of selection, nobody expected him to give up.

Xiao Zhan was surprised too but after the surprise, he thought of something and smirked slightly.

Zhan Yuntian silently watched him, the smile fading from his face, returning to his usual sharp demeanor.

"Have you made your decision?"

"I am sorry, but I cannot commit to this sort of unwarranted evil. The Buddhist heart is compassionate..."

"No need to explain, you may leave."

Zhan Yuntian interrupted him coldly, his disdain evident.

He didn’t even want to look at him anymore.

Knowing he could not change Zhan Yuntian’s mind as Zhan Yuntian couldn’t change his beliefs, Pu Hui remained calm, brought his hands together in front of his chest, "Amitabha."

He then walked away without looking back.

"Such a selfish, self-serving baldie."

Tang Kun mocked Pu Hui’s retreating figure on purpose.

He absolutely detested those who were one way on the surface and another behind the back, cloaking their actions with talks of salvation, but in reality, seeking personal gains.

Selfish and profit-driven, and also, afraid of death.

Ashamed to have shared two months with him!

Pu Hui didn’t get far when Tang Kun’s loud voice reached his ears, but he kept walking as if he hadn’t heard anything, not pausing his steps, continuing toward the outside.

This scene made Tang Kun snort in anger.

If not for some considerations, he would have gladly killed such a despicable creature.

Xiao Zhan watched Pu Hui leave, his cold mocking smile fully visible.

He had long been used to such things - prosperous in Buddha’s teachings, chaotic in Daoism, not just idle talk, all written in the tracks of history.

From the start, Xiao Zhan had no good feelings toward him.

Now even less so.

Of course, he had to admit there are good monks who truly serve the country, but definitely not the Pu Hui before him.

"Put on your masks now, move out!"

"Remember, you can succeed or fail, but if you fail, absolutely no one must know it was you!"

"Wishing you all a triumphant return!"

With that, Zhan Yuntian saluted with a military gesture!

Xiao Zhan and others, not being soldiers, bowed their heads in response.

Then, they picked up their masks and left the Hidden Dragon Hall!

Shortly after their departure, several figures appeared before Zhan Yuntian.

"Changing the mission at the last minute, isn’t this a bit reckless?" one of them said.

Before Zhan Yuntian could respond, another figure spoke, "The world situation is complex, if we still act as before, unprepared, we might as well shut up forever."

"Yes, the situation changes but the people’s desire for peace never does."

"Has the public opinion poll been completed?"

"It has, the radical faction accounts for twenty percent, the conservative faction for eighty percent."

"Eighty percent?" a voice questioned, then scoffed, "When did the public become so gutless!"

"Sorry, I wasn’t clear, the conservative faction being eighty percent means they think the radicals are too conservative."

"???"

...

After leaving the Hidden Dragon Hall, Xiao Zhan immediately returned to Northern City.

To cleanse a Federation is an extremely difficult task.

The difficulty level, nearly comparable to Hell.

If Xiao Zhan doesn’t prepare thoroughly, he has no return.

Returning in the morning, Xiao Zhan suddenly used Spatial Teleportation and appeared in front of Liu Xin, who was so startled her shoulder strap slipped, exposing her chest.

"Who are you?"

Seeing the man who appeared suddenly, Liu Xin immediately became vigilant, adjusting her shoulder strap while using the Insight Eye and also preparing to silently alert everyone about the enemy’s infiltration.

The guy who sneaked into Ye Mansion silently must be extraordinarily strong.

As she used the Insight Eye, her brows furrowed tightly.

She couldn’t see through the man who had appeared out of nowhere!

The Insight Eye showed all data as unknown!

All question marks?

She panicked and was about to call for help.

But at that moment, the man suddenly spoke, "Old slippery shoulder, you’re not that old either."