Chapter 801 - 313: Is There Anything He Can’t Handle?
The World Demon Extermination Bureau quickly took action, issuing an ultimatum the previous day, and the next day a team of investigators arrived at the Immortal Continent’s Thunder Shock Sect.
The Thunder Shock Sect is the force where the Terminal Daoist of the Thunder Shock Dao, known as Thunderous Celestial Venerable, resides.
The Demon Extermination Bureau, holding the World Order, is like an Imperial Envoy with an Imperial Sword in hand; no one dares to resist. Even Thunderous Celestial Venerable, though he is a Fourth-Tier Tribulation Immortal, could only obediently accept the investigation when faced with the investigative team of only Second-Tier Tribulation Immortals.
The investigative team followed procedure, and upon entering the Thunder Shock Sect, thoroughly examined all records and documents to ensure there was no secret collusion with demon cultivators.
In accordance with the principle of transparency, the investigation process was to be "broadcast live" to the outside, demonstrating that the World Demon Extermination Bureau was working for the world.
The Thunder Shock Sect dared not show any noncompliance, even as they watched sensitive secrets being publicized, they could only swallow their distress.
After all, the Demon Extermination Bureau wields the World Order, and stands backed by Wenxin Heaven.
Refusing to accept the investigation would imply guilt. It’s been only three months since Celestial Venerable Mihua was punished by the Heavenly Dao, and no one dares to provoke misfortune in this special period.
The investigation of the Thunder Shock Sect concluded quickly. Although no collusion with demon cultivators was found, quite a few sordid affairs were unearthed.
Such as forcibly seizing and looting, suppressing weaker forces, exploiting cultivators within their domain...
These are indeed common, as which major force has not engaged in such activities during its development?
Common though it may be, being exposed so blatantly has a significant impact on reputation. After all, what great force doesn’t claim to be righteous and aboveboard?
The records of sordid deeds piled up like mountains.
The team leader smiled and said to the Sect Leader of Thunder Shock Sect,
"Congratulations! No collusion with demon cultivators was found! As expected of a noble sect!"
These words were piercing to the ears. But besides forcing a smile, what else could be done? So they added,
"Thank you for your hard work."
"No trouble at all!" said the team leader. "There are widespread rumors outside that the Thunder Shock Sect has extensive dealings with demon cultivators, but we at the Demon Extermination Bureau naturally do not believe them. We are determined to clear your name!"
"Thank you... thank you..." The Sect Leader of Thunder Shock Sect smiled so widely his face stiffened.
The team leader solemnly said, "Following procedure, we still need to investigate Thunderous Celestial Venerable. So, Sect Leader Chen, please summon your grand ancestor."
"This..."
The team leader sternly said, "We’re acting according to regulations!"
"Right away, right away!"
With the word ’regulations’ invoked, there was no room left for negotiation.
Thunderous Celestial Venerable soon appeared. As the Terminal Daoist of the Thunder Shock Dao, he was enveloped in green thunderbolts; every strand of hair seemed like a bundle of lightning. Just standing there, his presence compelled others to bow.
Members of the investigative team stood straight, refusing to bow.
Thunderous Celestial Venerable’s eyes flashed with electric light,
"Investigate me? Who gives you the nerve!"
As soon as he spoke, the Sect Leader quickly sent a sound transmission, "Grand Ancestor, please refrain! We’re on live broadcast!"
"Broadcast? What is that?" asked Thunderous Celestial Venerable.
The Sect Leader hurriedly explained, "It’s a tactic of the Demon Extermination Bureau. They fully record the investigation process and then transmit the live scene, sounds, aura, etc., back to the Demon Extermination Bureau through the Qi Stabilization Platform. The Innate Supreme Treasure Unruffled Platform projects it on the sky screen for everyone to see. It’s called a ’live broadcast.’"
Thunderous Celestial Venerable felt a wave of darkness.
"Who came up with such a vile method!"
The Sect Leader replied, "I heard it was an idea of Ye Zongsi."
Thunderous Celestial Venerable angrily said, "Nonsense Ye Zongsi, just a greenhorn girl!"
The Sect Leader said helplessly, "The Demon Extermination Bureau holds the World Order, also backed by a slew of rules from Wenxin Heaven... Now is a special period, all eyes are on us, we have no choice but to compromise."
Though Thunderous Celestial Venerable was accustomed to the prestige of being the Terminal Daoist of Thunder Shock Dao, always surrounded by people bowing and praising wherever he went.
It was for this that he arduously cultivated in the early years, wasn’t it?
And now, being ordered around by a few people combined who are no stronger than a single finger of his.
He took a deep breath and snorted coldly. He wasn’t foolish enough to lose his temper in front of so many watching eyes.
He sent a sound transmission to the investigator team leader,
"Listen. This self conducts himself properly and can accept your investigation, but I refuse your live broadcast."
The team leader smiled,
"Please don’t make things difficult for us, Celestial Venerable. We’re simply following regulations. If dissatisfied with the Demon Extermination Bureau’s procedures, please lodge a complaint with them directly."
Thunderous Celestial Venerable’s face turned green but still held back his rage, continuing the sound transmission,
"What do you want? I can give it to you."
The team leader didn’t respond via sound transmission, but instead said aloud,
"We want nothing, but the world seeks justice."
Upon saying this, uproar erupted among the audience on the other end of the broadcast. Everyone could hear that Thunderous Celestial Venerable was attempting to bribe the investigation team.
Thunderous Celestial Venerable’s fury surged, his aura rising abruptly, shaking the entire Thunder Shock Sect.
The investigation team remained unfazed, prostrating on the ground.
The team leader shouted,
"Celestial Venerable, do you intend to kill us?"
"Grand Ancestor, hold back, hold back!" urged the Sect Leader anxiously. Even though not fully aware of the implications, he knew that if the Grand Ancestor killed a few people, tomorrow the Thunder Shock Sect would be branded as a Demon Dao faction.
Thunderous Celestial Venerable punched into the air; lightning burst forth creating a huge void in space.
He gritted his teeth as he looked at the investigation team,
"I, this self, accept your investigation! But remember, the humiliation of today, I shall repay it a hundredfold someday!"