Chapter 827 - 822: Damn It, Trying to Play Dirty with Me, Huh!
The quality of the rewards varies with the quality of the tasks.
Although Beiming Jihu also provided a secret booklet, it was evidently not as valuable as Dong Bochengzhi’s swordsmanship manual, which was a culmination of a lifetime’s effort.
The most crucial part was the different level of enlightenment given by the Spirit Realm Will. The swordsmanship manual from the B-level Golden Branch, after enlightenment, allowed for three insights. Bai Pu only used it twice and had already created three major mystical arts, touching the threshold of understanding Space Mystical Arts.
Meanwhile, Beiming Jihu’s secret booklet only allowed for one insight, and it was still unknown which aspect of mystical arts it would enhance.
Bai Pu already had a vague plan in mind and first set aside the booklet.
At that moment, Rein, Leia, and others also received their rewards, which were mostly battle merits.
It’s worth mentioning Salacia. Although this young lady from the Green Race took advantage of the powers of the two major oaths to complete her Second Refinement promotion task, she also participated in the war task "Surprise Attack on Shadow Island Chain."
Thus, the achievement of destroying the Tide Demon Mother Pool naturally became one of the war task’s achievements!
She was awarded 3000 points of battle merit at the settlement, a clear example of making a single effort yield multiple rewards.
Salacia really wanted to laugh out loud, but in front of Bai Pu and Dong Bochengzhi, she tried hard to maintain a ladylike image, keeping her mouth covered with a slight twitch of shoulders.
Leia discreetly pursed her mouth and sighed, "If you want to laugh, just laugh out loud, don’t hold it in..."
Seeing Salacia succeed in her Second Refinement promotion, Leia was so envious her eyes turned red, strengthening her resolve to stick with Lord Gangxin.
After the small talk, Bai Pu got to the point.
"Lord Beiming Jihu, it is evident that there is a traitor on this ship. Look at our original plan, feigning to attack the Spider Demon Cave while actually targeting the Profound Water Palace, yet the Demons were already diligently prepared at Profound Water Palace from the start!"
At this time, Bai Pu had risen to an Adoration reputation within the camp. Although not "fixed Adoration," his influence had significantly increased, and Beiming Jihu had to take his opinions seriously.
With such connections, Bai Pu surely continued to "slander," aiming to deal a blow to the Star-Picking Tower.
The people of the Star-Picking Tower happened to be unscrupulous, preferring to forgo the pinnacle battle of the camp and hide on the Turtle Ship, making Bai Pu’s opportunity to act difficult.
Otherwise, finding a gap unnoticed by the Natives, overturning the Star-Picking Tower would save Bai Pu the effort in scheming them with slander.
So-called intelligence is a supplement when force cannot achieve goals. When Bai Pu’s power crushes, of course, the direct crushing is more straightforward.
My super intelligence tells me it’s time to use my super strength.jpg.
Dong Bochengzhi echoed from the side, "Indeed, if it weren’t for Lord Gangxin’s quick thinking in adjusting the war plans before the final battle... this battle might have ended in a big defeat, surrounded by the Demon Army."
Beiming Jihu’s voice was cold, "Summon Beiming Mountain (with Mount Tai’s alias in this world) and the leader of his Wild Warrior squad!"
Soon, a group of Awakened from the Star-Picking Tower ascended from the lower deck to the upper cabins.
"Beiming Mountain, did you transmit intelligence to the Demons?"
Beiming Jihu said coldly, "Currently, Beiming Chuan’s elder witnesses you bribing him for the war plans... What are your intentions?"
Another direct disciple of Beiming Xuan Mirror Style, the Lord level expert Beiming Mian, also stepped forward to identify the Beifeng Elder of the Star-Picking Tower.
"Reporting to the Patriarch, the Wild Warrior Beifeng also approached me for information, claiming preparedness for war. I, being careless, informed him of the attack on Profound Water Palace.
"I originally thought he was wholeheartedly dedicated, not expecting him to not even fight but hide on the Turtle Ship!"
For a moment, numerous strong members of the Two Major Oaths all stared at the people of the Star-Picking Tower.
Suddenly, the Dragon King laughed.
"What are you laughing at?" Beiming Jihu’s tone was mild, but Bai Pu could tell he was clearly unhappy.
The Dragon King stifled his laugh, "Beiming Jihu! You used to trust me greatly. Last time, in Broken Island Reef (home of the Black Shark Queen), when Lord Gangxin slandered me as a Demon traitor, you didn’t believe it, and why do you believe it now?"
Beiming Jihu mumbled mildly, "Because both Beiming Chuan and Beiming Mian can testify."
"What can they prove? Prove we inquired about the intelligence of war plans? Did they capture us passing this intelligence to the Demons? Is there any crucial evidence?"
The Dragon King sneered, "You simply find us useless now due to Lord Gangxin’s great merit, conveniently using us to curry favor with Lord Gangxin—"
"Shut up!" A group of disciples of Beiming Xuan Mirror Style all loudly rebuked. This kid became defiant, daring to disrespect the master.
"Are you done speaking?" Beiming Jihu’s face showed no anger, but a heavy pressure seemed tangible, weighing on everyone’s hearts.
"Not yet!"
The Dragon King chuckled softly, suddenly looking at Bai Pu, "Lord Gangxin, you really think you’ve won? Let me tell you, the Black Emperor’s six Demon Generals are leading their troops here! There are bombs on this Turtle Ship set by me—we weren’t idle during our stay on the Turtle Ship!"
"Detonate it! Mount Tai!"
The Dragon King shouted furiously, "Blow up this ship! Let’s see how you deal with the Demon Army on this vast sea without the protection of the Turtle Ship Array!"
The Dragon King originally wanted to savor the terrified expressions of Beiming Jihu, Lord Gangxin, and others.
But Beiming Jihu and Lord Gangxin showed no change in expression at all.
Nearby, Mount Tai was sweating profusely, transmitting quietly, "Not... not good, Dragon King, the bombs we set up have had no response."
"What?"
This time, the Dragon King truly panicked.
He originally intended to have the Turtle Ship explode and escape amidst the chaos, but unexpectedly, the bombs had no response!
Bai Pu said calmly, "Dragon King, your brain seems somewhat insufficient. Since you were already suspected, how could Profound Mirror Style allow you to stay on the ship alone without supervision?"
Beiming Chuan coughed, smiling, "Thank you, Lord Gangxin, for the reminder. This group of thieves harbored malicious intentions, planting bombs. I was prepared early, activating the energy siphoning spell, completely absorbing the bomb’s energy, so they didn’t succeed."
The Dragon King suddenly remembered that Beiming Chuan stayed on the Turtle Ship and never joined the battle.
Could it be that they were monitored by Beiming Chuan while setting the bombs?
It’s no wonder Beiming Jihu was so sure they were Demon traitors! Now they had evidence...
Now it’s bad, the bombs malfunctioned, exposing this Star-Picking Tower team to the Two Major Oaths + Lord Gangxin’s team!
"Damn it, playing sneaky with me, huh! Come on then—"
The Dragon King furiously drew the Silver Light Long Saber, its aura of devastating thunder covering it, slashing at the Turtle Ship Deck with one stroke.