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Although this operation wasn’t completely successful, the gains were nonetheless immense.

Not only were all thirty-six people on the list eliminated, but more individuals were implicated as well, leaving the Ghost Raising Family severely weakened after this battle.

Just as Long Qie and the others returned to the division to rest, the news of the elimination of the Wu Clan spread within the Ghost Raising Family.

Given the sheer number of people involved in this incident, it was definitely not comparable to the event where Xiao Zheng killed Lin Yi and others. The impact was vast, as if an atomic bomb was dropped in Xiangnan Province!

Once the news spread quickly, the entire Ghost Raising Family was plunged into panic!

To ensure their survival, a meeting was organized under the leadership of three major surnames within the Ghost Raising Family. Anyone of significant stature in the family attended the meeting.

Such meetings involving the entire Ghost Raising Family were unprecedented in the decades since the family’s establishment.

Within half a day, representatives from all sides had arrived.

The meeting was held on a painting boat on Yunzhe Lake. Meeting on the lake effectively prevented eavesdropping, and even if an enemy attacked, everyone could detect it immediately.

After all, the lake surface offered no cover, making it impossible to approach the boat silently unless someone could fly or dive underwater.

"Alright, everyone, please quiet down."

"The time has come, and everyone is here. Let’s officially start discussing yesterday’s events."

An old man with a smoking pipe slowly began speaking.

The old man hailed from one of the three major surnames and was named Wang Hui.

Though his hair and beard were completely white, his eyes were sharp, and he exuded a heavy aura, clearly a master of ghost control techniques.

Moreover, Wang Hui possessed considerable prestige.

With just a few words, he quieted the dozens present.

Once the painting boat was completely silent, Wang Hui unhesitatingly took the main seat. Others took their seats in order of seniority and cultivation realm, while the young ones had to stand.

"Since many people received the notification to attend suddenly and may not understand what’s happening, I’ll first briefly explain yesterday’s events before we start the discussion..."

Wang Hui began first, recounting yesterday’s incidents to everyone.

Among the dozens present, many already knew about the Wu Clan’s eradication, but upon hearing it again, their expressions turned solemn once more.

"That’s the situation—everyone, let’s discuss why Sky Net suddenly declared war on us and what we should do next." Wang Hui took a drag from his pipe and continued, "Today, we call everyone here mainly to discuss these two matters."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ting, seated on his left and also from a major surname, spoke: "What’s there to discuss? We should obviously retaliate for Wu Duihai and the others! Sky Net is not to be trifled with, and neither is our Ghost Raising Family!"

He spoke with a murderous intent, as if ready to lead people straight to Sky Net headquarters.

Upon hearing Gu Ting’s words, Feng Shanming coldly sneered and said, "Retaliate? Ha! That’s easy for you to say. If Sky Net were easy to deal with, would Wu Duihai and the others have been wiped out yesterday?"

"A total of 136 people, and not a single one escaped! Doesn’t that prove the issue? I think you’re just trying to lead everyone to their deaths!"

"Old Feng! What did you say? Make yourself clear!" Gu Ting was enraged, leaving a palm print on the heavy solid wood table, "What do you mean I’m leading people to their deaths? I’m just trying to avenge Wu Duihai and the others!"

"Though we come from different surnames, we all belong to the Ghost Raising Family. If something happens to our own people, shouldn’t the survivors avenge them?"

Seeing Gu Ting’s eyes widen even more than a copper bell, Feng Shanming retorted angrily, "Then tell me, how do we avenge them? Are we supposed to storm Sky Net’s headquarters and kill everyone inside?"

"If you can do that, I promise to lead the entire Feng Family with you and set off right now, and if I flinch even slightly, I’ll be your father!"

"If you can’t do that, then shut your mouth!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ting was nearly beside himself with anger.

Yet even though he was filled with rage, he didn’t know how to argue with Feng Shanming. The conditions Feng Shanming proposed were unattainable. Not only for him, but for everyone present.

Sky Net was a towering force within the Huaxia Martial Arts World, and the possibility of shaking this mountain was nearly zero.

Seeing Gu Ting silent with a sullen expression, Feng Shanming didn’t continue the argument.

However, everyone’s faces grew increasingly grim.

Wang Hui internally sighed, thinking these two were just causing trouble.

Shaking his head, he said, "Revenge is something to discuss later. Right now, we need to focus on how to respond to future threats."

"After all, none of us can guarantee Sky Net won’t strike again."

"Wu Duihai is dead, and that’s an irreversible fact. However, we are still alive, and since we are alive, our priority must be ensuring our own safety."

Hearing his words, everyone nodded in agreement.

Wang Hui’s remarks gained everyone’s support.

Nobody wanted to die, particularly after learning of Wu Duihai’s demise, they viewed Xiao Zheng and Sky Net as formidable adversaries.

Feng Shanming then said, "Regarding this, I think we should first consider why Wu Duihai and the others died. The reason is simple: everyone was living too scattered, making immediate rescue in case of an emergency difficult."

"If we can concentrate our residence, similar incidents could surely be avoided."

Upon hearing his words, many in attendance nodded.

Seeing this, Gu Ting scoffed before speaking, "I thought you had a brilliant idea, but it turned out to be a bad one. Bringing everyone together simply makes it easier for Sky Net to wipe us out."

His argument garnered many supporters, plunging the meeting back into an awkward atmosphere.