Chapter 354: Organization Purification, Beset by Crises

In less than three days, the attitude of the Green-Robed Person leader underwent a noticeable change. Several core members of the organization began to exhibit abnormal behavior one after another—some disappeared for hours without reason, some took unusual stances during critical meetings, and some were even discovered to be privately contacting members of a mysterious organization.

"I am beginning to believe your judgment," the Green-Robed Person leader said to Ling Bo with a grave expression. "The situation may be worse than we imagined."

With Ling Bo's assistance, the Green-Robed Person organization began a secret investigation. This process was exceptionally difficult because the controlled members appeared no different from ordinary people, only revealing their flaws under specific circumstances. Ling Bo used her Bond Ability and the assistance of Xuanwu to screen important personnel one by one.

"This person... has a problem," Ling Bo said, pointing to a Green-Robed Person Elder responsible for intelligence. "The flow of energy within his body is very unnatural; it seems to have been interfered with by some external force."

The leader frowned: "Elder Zhuang has always been the person I trust the most..."

"It is not just him," Ling Bo continued. "The Sixth Elder, the Ninth Elder, and the Deacon of the North District have all been controlled."

As the investigation deepened, Ling Bo was surprised to discover that the proportion of members controlled by the extraterrestrial civilization far exceeded expectations, accounting for nearly forty percent of the organization's total headcount. Even more terrifying was that among these people were many high-ranking officials and core pillars of the organization.

"We must act as soon as possible," the leader said with a firm tone. "If we drag this out any longer, the entire organization will fall."

Ling Bo nodded: "I am ready. Using this array, we can temporarily sever the connection between those people and the extraterrestrial civilization."

She displayed a special piece of Talisman Paper, on which a complex array pattern was drawn, created based on the records in the Parents Scroll.

The cleansing plan was set for the deep night three days later, with the Green-Robed Person leader personally leading the team, divided into multiple groups to act simultaneously. Ling Bo and Xuanwu were responsible for severing the connection between the controlled members and the extraterrestrial civilization, while the loyal Green-Robed Persons were responsible for controlling the situation.

However, on the eve of the operation, the plan was leaked.

"No!" the Green-Robed Person leader rushed to Xuanwu Island. "Those people acted ahead of schedule! The organization's headquarters has been occupied, and many loyal Elders have been captured or killed!"

Ling Bo's expression changed: "Did the controlled high-ranking officials detect our plan?"

"No, it is worse than that," the leader gritted his teeth. "It was my misjudgment... some high-ranking officials were not controlled at all, but actively defected to the side of the extraterrestrial civilization!"

The situation was more critical than imagined. The interior of the Green-Robed Person organization had completely split, and the rebellious side controlled most of the resources and strongholds. Although the loyal side had the advantage in numbers, they were at a disadvantage in combat power and resources.

"We must act immediately," Ling Bo decided decisively. "How many loyal members can you assemble?"

"About three hundred," the leader replied. "They are all absolutely loyal elites."

"That is enough," Ling Bo nodded. "I have a plan."

In the early hours of the next day, under the protection of Xuanwu, Ling Bo and three hundred loyal Green-Robed Persons attacked the organization's core stronghold—Qingyun Villa—directly. As the headquarters of the Green-Robed Person organization, it gathered the organization's most elite forces and most important resources.

The battle was on the verge of breaking out. The rebellious Green-Robed Persons were clearly prepared, with arrays and mechanisms all activated, intending to trap Ling Bo and her group within the villa.

"I will break these arrays," Ling Bo channeled her Bond Ability, sensing the energy flow within the arrays to find the weak points. "You are responsible for pinning those people down."

The Green-Robed Person leader nodded, leading the elites to disperse quickly and engage in fierce combat with the rebels.

During the battle, Ling Bo's Bond Ability was further strengthened. She discovered that she could not only identify controlled members but also use special methods to temporarily cut off their connection to the extraterrestrial civilization, allowing them to regain a certain degree of autonomous consciousness.

"Elder Zhuang!" Ling Bo locked onto a controlled Elder and quickly set up an Isolation Array. "Wake up! You have been controlled by the extraterrestrial civilization!"

The array activated, and the abnormal energy fluctuations on the Elder were temporarily isolated. The confusion in his eyes gradually dissipated, becoming clear.

"This... what have I done?" the Elder looked at his own hands in horror.

Ling Bo seized the opportunity: "The extraterrestrial civilization controlled you, using you to fight against your own organization. Now that you have temporarily regained clarity, but time is short, please tell me their plan as soon as possible!"

Through this method, Ling Bo successfully secured the cooperation of several key figures and obtained the detailed deployment of the rebels. With this intelligence, the counterattack of the loyal side became more precise and effective.

The battle lasted for three days and three nights. Wounded were constantly sent back to Xuanwu Island for treatment, and many loyal Green-Robed Persons fell forever. But as more and more controlled members were "awakened," the situation began to turn in a favorable direction.

At dawn on the fourth day, the battle finally ended. The Green-Robed Person organization completed the purification, but the price paid was extremely heavy. The once powerful organization of thousands was now reduced to less than eight hundred people. Many strongholds were destroyed, and countless precious classics and Dharma Artifacts were lost or damaged.

"Many thanks to Miss Ling for your help," the Green-Robed Person leader bowed deeply to Ling Bo. "If not for you, our entire organization would likely have become puppets of the extraterrestrial civilization."

Ling Bo shook her head: "No need for thanks. In this war against the extraterrestrial civilization, we are allies."

The leader pondered for a moment and made a decision: "From today on, the Green-Robed Person organization officially forms an alliance with the three Children of Luck. Although we have been severely damaged, those who remain are truly loyal elites."

He took a Blue Brocade Box from his bosom and respectfully handed it to Ling Bo: "These are some of the Ancient Classics treasured by our organization, which contain more secrets about Qi Luck Power and the extraterrestrial civilization. I hope they can be of help to you."

Ling Bo took the brocade box and thanked him solemnly. After returning to Xuanwu Island, she immediately began to study these classics. The content within gave her a deeper understanding of the Bond Ability and made her more certain of her key role in this battle.

"So the Bond Ability can not only connect the Qi Luck between people but also connect different spaces and times," Ling Bo thought to herself. "No wonder the Parents Scroll says I will become a 'Bridge across time and space'."

Xuanwu nodded: "This is exactly what makes you different from other Children of Luck. Lin Xuan is adept at borrowing Qi Luck Power to enhance himself, Li Yan can convert Qi Luck into substantive attack methods, and you—you can connect and coordinate all Qi Luck powers."

Ling Bo took a deep breath, feeling the increasingly powerful Bond Ability within her: "It is time to contact Lin Xuan and Li Yan. The Green-Robed Person organization has been purified, and they will become our important allies. Next, we need to work together to find the other parts of the Heavenly Origin Instrument and protect the remaining Houxuanzhe."

Xuanwu's gaze turned to the distance: "The war has only just begun, and greater challenges are still waiting for us ahead."