The Beidou Group's predecessor had a total of eight forces, but they were unified into three major sects: Lantian, Jiuyou, and Beitai. Many years ago, these three sects were only martial arts families. There were some differences between the Empire's family forces and the Federation's. The Federation focused on reputation and experience, while the Empire's families focused on strength.
To put it bluntly, these families had a lot of talented martial artists, but they didn't have money. Without money, they couldn't buy more and better cultivation resources. At that time, Ji Chenxue's father was running a media company of a large scale, so the three major sects came looking for him. That was how the Beidou Group was born.
This situation was similar to the Federation's situation, but there was a fundamental difference. Take Shenghao Xinghong as an example. The Xinghong Group was rich and powerful, and while cultivating their own people, they would also recruit martial artists for their own use. However, the Beidou Group was different. The two parties were in a cooperative relationship. Beidou provided financial support, and the sects protected the group. However, with the rapid development of the Beidou Group over the years, the three sects eventually merged into the Great Congregations of Beidou. In terms of gathering of martial artists in the Empire, the Hokuto Sōkai was the largest gathering place.
After the Congregations grew stronger, they secretly restrained the group. With the death of Ji Chenxue's father, the group fell into Ji Chenxue's hands, and gradually attracted the attention of the Congregations. However, Ji Chenxue was strong enough and managed the group well, so the Congregations couldn't do anything to her. However, after the Lin Fei incident, Ji Chenxue left the Empire, and the Congregations became active again …
After listening to Tong Tian's information, Ding Meng had a rough understanding of the Hokuto Sōkai. The Congregations' goal was to cultivate martial artists. They were already limited by their financial resources and wanted to seek support from a higher level. The Empire's upper echelons were undoubtedly a good choice. From this, it could be seen that Wen Yang wanted to lead Apocalypse, Chuang Yu, and Beidou. If these three groups were under his control, then he would basically be in a position where even Long Lin wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
Tong Tian found a small cave in a bush halfway up the mountain. After entering, there was actually an elevator that descended into a metal tunnel. Ding Meng activated his telekinesis vision and found that the underground was actually a fortress that looked like a starship. Hokuto Sōkai was really something.
Tong Tian was obviously very familiar with the layout of the fortress. He led Ding Meng through the various cabins and side tunnels. Ding Meng could see that this guy had avoided a lot of surveillance cameras and robotic guards. Finally, the two of them arrived at a narrow storeroom. Opposite the storeroom was a sealed cabin. Tong Tian explained, "Boss is locked in here."
Ding Meng scanned the area. The storeroom was still quite far from the other side of the storeroom. There were three side tunnels in the middle, and one of them was the main tunnel. The sealed cabin was actually a rest suite, so he easily penetrated it with his telekinesis. Ji Chenxue was indeed sitting cross-legged on the sofa, but his clothes were a little disheveled. It was obvious that he had just gone through an intense battle. His aura was much weaker, and his body was filled with a large number of more than three types of Origin Bodies.
Ding Meng was a little surprised. Ji Chenxue's strength was equivalent to a mid-level Galactic Martial Artist, but he was still subdued. Even if he was outnumbered, this proved that Hokuto Sōkai had quite a few experts. At the very least, they had Galactic Martial Artists. This was not something to be underestimated.
"Let's go in!" Ding Meng said decisively.
"Go in?" Tong Tian was stunned. There were two experts guarding the door to the prison. How were they going to get in?
However, when he saw that Ding Meng had already swaggered onto the main tunnel, Tong Tian could only grit his teeth and follow behind him.
Of course, the experts in his eyes were nothing in Ding Meng's eyes. Ding Meng casually waved his hand, and the two men at the door fell limply to the ground, unconscious.
Tong Tian looked at Ding Meng with a gaze full of awe. He knew these two guards very well. Their Origin Energy foundations had already broken through 50 billion points, yet they had actually been subdued by Ding Meng without a sound. This was practically a miracle.
After the alloy door opened, Ji Chenxue, who was sitting on the sofa, obviously sensed it as well. She immediately opened her eyes. "Tian, why are you here?"
Tong Tian said excitedly, "Boss, Mr. Ting is here!"
Ji Chenxue looked at the door with a surprised expression. "How did you get here?"
Ding Meng said casually, "I've already been to the underground world beneath the Saint Planet. What's so hard about this place?"
Ji Chenxue's expression was somewhat apologetic. "Ding Meng, I'm sorry to have troubled you again!"
Ding Meng walked forward and stared at her beautiful face. "When we left the Silent Entropy Prison, I told you that if you encountered any difficulties, you had to inform me. Why didn't you inform me this time?"
His tone sounded like he was reprimanding her, but there was also a hint of concern in it.
Ji Chenxue revealed a gratified expression. "I originally thought that this was a personal matter, and I didn't want to trouble my friends, but you still came."
She was aware of the situation outside. The Combined Fleet had made a big move in the Fertile Chalk Star System, but Ding Meng did not care about that and still came to find her first. Whether it was a Divine Light martial artist or a romantic relationship, this was still Ding Meng's friendship.
Ding Meng took the initiative and said, "Give me your hand!"
Ji Chenxue was slightly hesitant, but she still extended her left hand.
Her hands were originally white and flawless, but now the back of her left hand was purple, like a fermented bun. Ding Meng's expression changed. "You're suffering from frostbite!"
Ji Chenxue was an ice element expert, but now she was suffering from frostbite. This proved that the person who injured her was an even more powerful ice element expert.
Ding Meng held her hand, and a small amount of telekinesis immediately entered her body. Then, a large amount of healing essence entered her body, and her Origin Body immediately vanished.
Only a powerhouse like Ding Meng could heal her in a short amount of time. Tong Tian saw that Ji Chenxue had recovered some of his vigor and could not help but exclaim in surprise, "Boss, you're fine now?"
Ji Chenxue smiled and nodded. "I was thinking that if anyone could heal me, it would probably be Ding Meng, Xing Qi, and my little sister."
Ding Meng stared at her snow-white neck. "Where's your necklace?"
Ji Chenxue sighed helplessly. "The president and the others took it away!"
Divine Light equipment was exclusive. Without the wearer's psychic authorization, even if the necklace was taken away, the wearer would not be able to open it, let alone use it. However, the Congregations would not take away the Divine Light necklace for no reason.
Ding Meng also sighed. "I was wondering how you could be trapped. It turns out that without the necklace on your body, it's very difficult to recover from injuries."
Ji Chenxue said, "Thank goodness you're here!"
Ding Meng changed his words. "What's Wen Yang up to now?"
Ji Chenxue also knew that he would definitely ask about this matter, so he had to answer. "The person who kidnapped my mother was not him, but Zheng Zhantao."
Ding Meng frowned. "Who is this person?"
Tong Tian quickly explained, "Zheng Zhantao from the Fengyin Group. He's also an expert."
Ding Meng's frown deepened. "This is really getting out of hand. Even Fengyin is involved. What is he doing?"
Ji Chenxue said, "He wants me to exchange the necklace for her."
Ding Meng said, "It's useless even if he takes it. Didn't your president take the necklace?"
Tong Tian could only explain. "Mr. Ting, you don't know. Boss has returned this time, so it's reasonable for her to take over the Beidou Group again. Boss is the only one left in the Ji family, but the Congregations don't want her to take over. A few days ago, the president held a banquet to entertain Boss, but it was actually a trap. The experts from the three major sects besieged Boss, causing the situation to become like this."
The president of the Hokuto Sōkai was called Jin Yuanquan. In fact, Ding Meng had heard of this person before. It was rumored that his strength was not inferior to the generals of the empire, but he usually kept a low profile and did not like to show his face in public. The three sects under his command, Lantian, Jiuyou, and Beitai, were also filled with experts.
"Jin Yuanquan wants to be the president, right?
Not only can he control the Congregations, but he can also take over the group? "Ding Meng asked.
Ji Chenxue nodded. "Although the group is my father's life's work, my mother's life is more important. After all, she's just an ordinary person."
Ding Meng said, "You agreed?"
Ji Chenxue said, "I believe you can understand this."
Ding Meng nodded. If Little Rascal Xin Jie, Ding Wenhe, and the others had been kidnapped, and the other party had asked him to exchange the Divine Light weapon for them, then he would have done it without hesitation.
"What about the marriage agreement?" Ding Meng continued to ask.
Tong Tian said helplessly, "Boss has lost her necklace and her position as the president. She also has to ensure Auntie's safety. At this time, the head of state is stepping forward to continue the marriage agreement. Anyway, President Jin said that this is a good thing for all three parties …"
Tong Tian's ability to express himself was not as good as Long Hui's, but Ding Meng immediately understood. Without the Divine Light weapon, Ji Chenxue's combat ability would be greatly reduced. If she did not succeed as the president of the group, then she would not be able to receive the protection of Beidou. Once her mother was sent back, the mother and daughter of the Ji family would be like fish on the chopping board. Moreover, Ji Chenxue was a stunning beauty. There were countless people who secretly coveted her.
Ding Meng laughed coldly. "Wen Yang really knows how to choose the right time to jump out at this juncture. On the surface, it looks like he's protecting you, but in reality, he's not."
Tong Tian obviously did not understand the situation. He said, "But if Boss becomes the president's wife, then no one will dare to touch her."
"Naive!"
Ding Meng retorted disdainfully. "If a person wants to protect himself, he doesn't rely on status, but on strength. If you don't have strength, no matter how high your status is, you will fall. Wen Yang must have some dirty ideas about Ji Zong."
Tong Tian did not dare to refute. He lowered his head and said, "Mr. Ting is right. But if the president doesn't treat Boss well, I will be the first to not let him off."
Ding Meng shook his head helplessly. "Do you really think that Wen Yang likes Ji Zong?
From what I know about him, he is not obsessed with beauty. I'm just afraid that he has other thoughts. "
Ji Chenxue's expression did not change. "You don't have to worry about that. Even if he can get my body, he won't be able to get my heart."
Ding Meng was not happy to hear this. "He won't be able to get anything. Now that I'm here, the marriage has to be canceled. The equipment has to be returned, and the people have to be sent back safely and politely. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."
Tong Tian was still a little hesitant. "Mr. Ting, that's the president, and there are so many experts …"
Ding Meng was a little annoyed. "These people are so arrogant. I didn't even force Ji Zong, but they kidnapped him, stole his equipment, and forced him to marry. Do they think they're more arrogant than me?"
Hearing this, Tong Tian could only shut up. Ji Chenxue laughed softly. "Ding Meng, you seem to dislike this marriage?"
Ding Meng's eyelids drooped. "Nonsense!"