Chapter 726

Crackling—

In the holographic video, a terrifying figure over three meters tall was wreathed in golden lightning.

His opponent, meanwhile, was a humanoid monster with a grotesque face, sprouting numerous beast-like limbs.

The distinctive golden lightning and golden rings made everyone present instantly recognize him as Xu Jingming.

As for the other man, though his face was unrecognizable, they could still faintly identify him as Deputy Director Feng Kuan.

"Isn't that Feng Kuan, deputy director of the Mo Branch? How did he turn into that?"

"This doesn't look like his original enhancement-type ability—it's more like Tianming Sect's Divine Blood Technique!"

"Divine Blood Technique? So Feng Kuan was a member of Tianming Sect?"

"......"

A chorus of shocked exclamations rose, leaving them stunned.

In the video, despite Feng Kuan activating the Divine Blood Technique, Xu Jingming utterly crushed him and killed him on the spot!

"Xu Jingming has already become this strong?" Countless voices gasped in amazement.

Feng Kuan wasn't some weakling Eighth-Rank Master Zongshi like Li Hao—he was a genuine A-rank Eighth-Rank Master Zongshi!

And the fact that he held the position of deputy director alone proved his combat prowess was formidable.

More crucially, Feng Kuan had activated the Divine Blood Technique, temporarily elevating his rank to Eighth-Rank Mid-Level!

Yet even so, he was still utterly crushed by Xu Jingming.

That means Xu Jingming's current strength is at least A-rank Eighth-Rank Mid-Level Master Zongshi!

"Thank goodness Zhang Heng didn't act—if he had, and Xu Jingming killed him too, the Li family's face would be completely lost!"

Someone murmured quietly.

The others in the first row of seats also turned to Xu Jingming with astonished glances.

They had assumed Xu Jingming only secured his seat in the first row because of Su Qingli—but now they realized he possessed this power himself.

"As everyone has seen, Deputy Director Feng Kuan of the Mo Branch was in fact a member of Tianming Sect.

Under Feng Kuan's arrangement, Chief Director Ling Shuang nearly fell victim to a Tianming Sect assassination.

Xu Jingming himself nearly lost his life. Director Liu Shan failed to detect this in time—he should be removed from office."

Su Qingli's voice rang out again, a faint chill visible in her beautiful eyes.

She had already learned the full story from Ling Shuang yesterday.

If Xu Jingming hadn't been nearby at that moment, Ling Shuang would have been truly murdered by Tianming Sect.

Though the true culprit was Tianming Sect, Liu Shan's failure to detect Feng Kuan's anomaly was also a fact.

With these words, the previously confused crowd suddenly understood.

A Tianming Sect member had infiltrated such a critical position as deputy director—and yet Director Liu Shan had failed to notice. He bore undeniable responsibility.

"Director, what should we do?"

On the first row, Liu Shan asked anxiously.

He no longer cared about the issue of Ling Shuang deceiving him—he only wanted to keep his position as director.

"Don't rush."

Hu Jinyu frowned, stood from his seat, and spoke loudly:

"Director, Tianming Sect is inherently difficult to guard against, and their mental manipulation is mysterious and unpredictable.

Liu Shan's failure to detect it in time is understandable—I don't think he deserves immediate removal.

Ling Shuang and Xu Jingming can be promoted to deputy directors; as for Liu Shan, demote him to acting director."

At these words, everyone turned to look, including even the invited guests.

The rivalry between Su Qingli and Hu Jinyu of Thunder Wu Guan was already well known.

Now it was clear the conflict had grown even more pronounced.

"This is already lenient, considering his years of service to the martial hall.

Otherwise, he wouldn't even keep his deputy director position."

Su Qingli remained firm.

If they failed to remove Liu Shan now, it would be extremely difficult to find another opportunity.

"I believe the director's handling is correct—removing Liu Shan from his original position is already generous."

At this moment, Gu Ming, who had remained silent until now, spoke slowly.

Though he appeared ancient, his voice was calm, steady, and powerful.

Hu Jinyu's expression changed instantly, his heart filled with shock and fury.

Gu Ming!

When had Su Qingli won over this old man?

Didn't this old man always stay out of martial hall affairs?

Hu Jinyu's face shifted repeatedly, but finally he exhaled deeply and bowed respectfully:

"If even Master Gu agrees, then I have no objections.

But I suggest Liu Shan not remain at the Mo Branch—transfer him to the Nixi Branch."

"Director!" Liu Shan panicked.

Though both Nixi and Mo were super-base cities in Dayangzhou, Nixi's development level was far lower than Mo's!

If he was transferred to Nixi and only kept as deputy director, his chance of breaking through to Ninth-Rank Martial Saint would plummet drastically!

"Su Qingli and Gu Ming have both spoken—what else can I say?"

Hu Jinyu transmitted a mental message, "Do you still expect to stay at Mo Branch?"

Liu Shan froze in surprise upon hearing this.

Indeed, once Ling Shuang and Xu Jingming take power, if he stays in Mo Ben, he'll get no good outcome!

"Director, I volunteer to go to the Nixi branch!"

Clenching his teeth, Liu Shan shouted loudly.

"Good. I hope that after going to Nixi, you'll deeply recognize your own shortcomings."

Su Qingli didn't even glance at him again, continuing to announce the postings for other branches of the Martial Arts Hall.

Meanwhile, the guests seated in the front rows—representatives of various powerful families and guilds—had already begun whispering among themselves.

"Su Qingli has Master Gu Ming's support; it seems her position will grow even more solid."

"That's not certain—Hu Jinyu still has the Li family behind him."

"True enough, but Su Qingli has Xu Jingming on her side. He's already showing his potential; in a few more years, even the Li family won't be able to stop him."

Whenever Xu Jingming was mentioned, these guests felt a pang of awe.

In Su Qingli's announced appointments, although Ling Shuang was named Director,

there was no doubt that the most striking figure was Xu Jingming!

This prodigy, who won dual championships in the Talent Competition four months ago, could no longer be viewed merely as a prodigy.

He was already a top-tier warrior capable of standing alone!

"It seems my Vice Director position is secure," Xu Jingming smiled faintly.

"Jingming, congratulations."

Ling Shuang pursed her red lips and smiled sweetly:

"Now that you're Vice Director, your authority is no longer limited to the status of a prodigy trainee.

That means you can mobilize most of the resources of the Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall's Mo Ben branch.

Of course, some key resources still require my approval."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingming immediately smiled.

If Ling Shuang was the one approving, wasn't it just like his own household?

"Once my authority is upgraded, I'll see exactly what benefits come with it," Xu Jingming thought eagerly.

From today on, he was now one of the core figures within the Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall's power structure.

No longer just a trainee...

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