When Ding Meng came out of the quenching pool on the tenth floor, he discovered that the white light in the thick fog had disappeared.
Jun Ling and Lu Qing were no strangers to this white light. It was the guardian's flame form, and the disappearance of the white light meant that the guardian was also gone.
Jun Ling took the initiative to explain, "I know about this guardian. We can't kill it. Even if we defeat it, its giant form will condense into a mist state and wait for the next challenger."
Ding Meng muttered, "It's impossible that it wasn't truly destroyed."
This question was asked by Little Rascal. Little Rascal immediately explained, "There are two possibilities. The first is that we killed him because we have the Divine Light weapon. The second possibility is that he is a Battle Saint level expert. That kind of person can destroy the mist-like flames."
Battle sage?
Ding Meng thought that on Planet Extreme Flame, there were probably no more than five people who could break through to the battle sage level. Even in the Holy Grail Federation where experts were as common as clouds, this level of existence could be counted on one hand.
At this moment, Ding Meng suddenly raised his head, a cold light flashing in his eyes. Following his gaze, Jun Ling and Lu Qing's faces also darkened. They saw several figures walking out of the thick fog. These were none other than He Yu, Wen Caiming, and Wen Yu.
Seeing Lu Qing and Jun Ling, He Yu was also a little surprised. "You guys actually didn't die?"
Lu Qing sneered and asked in return, "Secretary He, you seem to think that I should be dead?"
He Yu's eyes flashed. "I received a notice earlier that we lost contact with President Bai's nephew, Bai Zheng. The wristwatch automatically sent a quantum location. I'm afraid something happened to Uncle Bai down there."
Lu Qing couldn't help but ask, "What does something happen to him have to do with us?"
He Yu was also calm. "Based on the distance of the signal received by the radar, Uncle Bai should have lost contact on the 39th floor. If we calculate the time, if you guys came here from the 39th floor six hours ago, the timing would match."
That was why this kid could become a big shot's secretary. Not only was his head clear, he was also very meticulous.
Lu Qing smiled. "Secretary He, you mean that something happened to Bai Zheng and we can't get away with it?"
He Yu's face darkened. "That's very possible."
Lu Qing sighed. "Do you think we can be Bai Zheng's match with our strength?"
He Yu was stunned. Lu Qing was at most a warlord. How could she be compared to a warlord like Bai Zheng?
Wen Caiming suddenly stood up. "Whether or not it's related to you, you are at least suspicious. You should go back to the surface and explain to the higher-ups clearly."
Although he was talking, he was observing Ding Meng from the corner of his eye. This man had been gone for three years. Didn't everyone agree that he was dead?
How could he still be alive?
Lu Qing frowned and said, "Do you have the right to speak here?"
Wen Caiming stammered, "No!"
Lu Qing scolded, "Since you don't, then please stand further away."
He Yu replied with a sullen face, "But he's right."
Lu Qing said, "Then what do you want me to do?"
"All of you have to go back with me!" He Yu glanced at Ding Meng, "Including you. After all, you're a member of Long Voyage Alliance."
Ding Meng suddenly separated the two women and slowly walked forward. "Bai Zheng is already dead!"
"You!" He Yu and the other two widened their eyes.
Looking at the three people's dumbfounded expressions, Ding Meng continued to drop the bomb. "I killed him!"
Even if Ding Meng didn't look like he was lying, He Yu and the other two refused to believe this news.
Wen Yu suddenly sneered. "Ding Meng, I know you're very powerful. But you said that you could kill a warlord like Uncle Bai. Even if you're bragging, you shouldn't be bragging like this."
Ding Meng ignored him and stared at He Yu. He knew that He Yu didn't come with good intentions. He definitely had an ulterior motive.
Ding Meng continued, "You definitely won't believe it, but Secretary He definitely will. Because Secretary He is a smart person. Smart people won't do stupid things."
It was hard for everyone to understand this, but He Yu's words were shocking. "Yes, I believe you!
Absolutely! "
"This …" Wen Caiming and his son turned their heads in shock. They didn't know why He Yu would say something like this at a time like this.
Ding Meng suddenly waved at Lu Qing. "Lu Qing, come over here!"
Lu Qing immediately walked to his side obediently.
Ding Meng said meaningfully, "I finally understand why someone like Bai Zheng had the guts to touch you."
Lu Qing was shocked. "Why?"
Ding Meng said, "It's not because he's strong. It's because you've been removed from the Water Cherry Association."
"Me?" Lu Qing looked at Ding Meng in disbelief. "How is that possible?"
Ding Meng suddenly smiled and pointed at He Yu. "You can ask him if you don't believe me. He's a smart person. He'll definitely tell the truth at a time like this."
Lu Qing looked at He Yu in shock. "What's going on?"
He Yu's face was terrifyingly dark. He was silent for a long time before he said in a hoarse voice, "Yes!
President Lu, you've been removed from the Water Cherry Association. This was a decision made by the higher-ups of the Alliance a year ago. "
"Why?" Lu Qing couldn't accept this news.
He Yu said, "Because you didn't listen to advice two years ago and insisted on coming down to find a dead person. You didn't care about the big picture.
President Lin and the others naturally had to remove you. "
What kind of ridiculous reason was this?
She was expelled from the Water Cherry Association just because of this?
Lu Qing found it hard to understand. "Impossible. The president has always been very good to me. How could she …"
Ding Meng suddenly sighed. "I've been down here for three years. When I saw Bai Zheng on the 40th floor, I should've known that many things were happening above ground."
Lu Qing couldn't help but ask, "What's the problem?"
Ding Meng said, "Since there's a factory above ground that can produce crystals, the multi-colored Eternal-Flame Crystals underground must be the Alliance's higher goal. That's why it's normal for us to see Bai Zheng. His real goal is to find multi-colored Eternal-Flame Crystals."
Everyone listened quietly. They didn't understand what he meant.
Ding Meng sighed. "At this time, who has no value above ground?"
Ding Meng suddenly understood. "No wonder I couldn't get in touch with the Conqueror two years ago."
Ding Meng looked at He Yu. "Let me ask you something. Are Miss Qu, Xin Jie, and Xing Yi still alive?
If they aren't, then the three of you don't need to be alive right now. "
Lu Qing immediately understood. The Conqueror was an existence that the Alliance looked up to, whether it was the starship itself or the various manufacturing technologies. However, the person the Conqueror relied on the most was Ding Meng. This was because Ding Meng came from the Holy Grail Federation. As long as Ding Meng was there, the Alliance would have to consider the attitude of the Long Voyage Alliance and the Water Cherry Association. After all, they were on Ding Meng's side. Moreover, everyone had seen how Sheng Tianfeng treated Qu Xiaoqing.
However, Ding Meng had disappeared underground for three years. No matter how patient a person was, they would think that Ding Meng was dead. The logic was there. Even a warlord like Bai Zheng could search all the way to the 40th floor, but he still couldn't find Ding Meng. It was almost 100% certain that Ding Meng had died in the terrifying sea of fire under Planet Extreme Flame.
Understanding this key point, Lu Qing couldn't help but tremble with anger. "Despicable and shameless. Without Officer Qu's starship, it would be difficult for us to even reach Planet Extreme Flame. You guys know how to burn the bridge after crossing the river. After using them, you actually want to rob the Conqueror. When did the Alliance become like this?"
Ding Meng waved his hand, indicating that she should calm down.
"Let me ask you, who is the one who wants to rob the Conqueror?" Ding Meng stared at He Yu.
He Yu sneered. "You should be able to guess!"
Ding Meng suddenly sighed again. "It's definitely not the Holy Grail Army, and it's definitely not the Blue Light Group."
Ding Meng asked curiously, "Why are you so sure?"
Ding Meng said, "Because they don't know anything about starships and technology, and they won't be interested in it."
Lu Qing was shocked. "Could it be the Long Voyage Alliance's own people?"
Ding Meng said expressionlessly, "In fact, it's very easy to understand. If you are obsessed with swordsmanship, and a peerless sword is placed in front of you right now, you will get it no matter what. The Long Voyage Alliance studied for many years before they came up with a starship like Sovereign, but Xin Jie built the Conqueror in only a few years. It would be strange if the Long Voyage Alliance didn't covet it."
He Yu said in a low voice, "To be honest, when President Dong Yu made this suggestion, even we were surprised."
Lu Qing's hands and feet were cold. It was not that she had never experienced the evilness of human nature, but she really felt that she had underestimated the selfishness of human beings if President Dong Yu, who was usually gentle and polite, was also such an animal.
Ding Meng was very calm. "If I guessed correctly, the other higher-ups quickly agreed to his idea and took control of the Conqueror."
There was no need to explain. Even Ding Meng understood. The biggest problem of the War of Gods Alliance was energy. Now that they had arrived at Planet Extreme Flame, the energy problem had been solved to a large extent. Then, looking at the future, interstellar navigation technology would be the most important thing, so it was absolutely necessary to take control of the Conqueror, or at least Xin Jie.
He Yu said, "But there were also people who objected."
Ding Meng was a little surprised. "Oh?
Who? "
He Yu said, "Captain Kadiga and President Dong Yi. They think this is inappropriate."
Hearing this answer, Ding Meng was slightly relieved. After all, he had not misjudged Kadiga. Kadiga was saved by him from the Green Wood Faculty. From the first time he saw Kadiga, he knew that this person was not a bad person and would not have any evil intentions.
He Yu sighed. "But it's a pity."
Ding Meng stared at him. "What's a pity?"
Ding Meng sighed again. "There's no need to ask. They're probably dead by now."
Lu Qing's eyes widened. "How can that be?"
Ding Meng was expressionless. "You should be able to figure out the reason."
As the vice president of the Water Sakura Society, Lu Qing was naturally familiar with the thoughts of the upper echelons of the Alliance. Controlling the Conqueror, Qu Xiaoqing, and the others was, to a certain extent, for the future of Starlink. If anyone jumped out to oppose this, they would be going against the entire Alliance, and they would be dead for sure. This was what He Yu meant by considering the big picture.
In the face of huge interests and survival, any morality and conscience would become insignificant.
Lu Qing even thought deeper. Although Lin Aoxue's Water Cherry Society supported Ding Meng, she was forced to agree with the opinions of the upper echelons no matter how unwilling she was. Not to mention, her ally, Long Voyage Alliance, was the initiator. This was a very awkward situation.
Ding Meng continued to ask, "Who killed Captain Kadiga and Dong Yi's commander?"
He Yu refused to answer this question.
Ding Meng said, "It doesn't matter. I'll find out sooner or later!"