Chapter 1441 - 1044: Filing a Complaint

Chapter 1441: Chapter 1044: Filing a Complaint

In the courtyard, Mist Dragon, with a corpulent figure clad in a yellow robe, nodded and bowed to Du Li, "I deeply apologize for letting Daoist Du take the blame. This matter originally had nothing to do with you, but it was all to reunite the original members of the Commerce Association for the Immortal Alliance’s sake. Please, don’t be upset."

"Mountain Master, you are overthinking it." Du Li waved a hand and smiled, "Speaking of which, Mr. Jiang’s move to cut the ground from under their feet is indeed a brilliant idea. Those cities initially received support from the Demon Realm Alliance, which is how the teleportation arrays were built, and they started on the path to wealth by slaying demon beasts.

When the Commerce Association was established, it was also to oversee the fair and just sale of demon cores, preventing exploitation of ordinary demon cultivators. Who would have thought that once the association prospered, they forgot their roots and became a nest of snakes and rodents, greedy for profit and lacking in integrity.

I would have loved to destroy so many teleportation arrays, but alas, I lack the skills in array techniques. Mr. Jiang’s action aligns perfectly with my intentions. Let’s not talk about taking the blame or not; I should thank Mr. Jiang for helping to restore justice! If they betray the alliance, they shouldn’t use the teleportation arrays built with the alliance’s assistance—this is quite satisfactory!"

He spoke sincerely, even wishing that the news would spread further, letting those traitors know that betraying the Demon Realm Alliance comes with consequences.

"Daoist Du, your discernment and understanding are truly admirable." Mist Dragon beamed, suggesting, "I’ll discuss with the Immortal Leader about first helping build one or two teleportation arrays in Wanbao City. This can serve as bait to give the original members of the Commerce Association hope, prompting them to return quickly.

Mr. Jiang has already agreed that he won’t dismantle the teleportation arrays of the cities, creating an illusion for the leaders of the former subordinate cities of the Demon Realm Alliance — that you and Daoist Lan are merely venting your anger and do not dare to confront the Immortal Alliance. As soon as the time is ripe, the two of you can proceed to Qihan Mountain and clean house!"

"I appreciate the efforts of Mountain Master." Du Li solemnly expressed his gratitude.

He now had more important matters to attend to; Mr. Jiang had commanded the Divine Beast Black Tortoise to completely seal off the Wilderness World, ensuring not a single infiltrator escapes.

The Otherworld Teleportation Array at the headquarters of the Demon Realm Alliance was open, and this array, personally improved by the array master Hao Daqiang, could currently only be activated by Du Li and Lan Shanying. Any demon cultivators wanting to reach the Otherworld must pass through here.

The Commerce Association had been continually exporting a large number of demon cores to the Otherworld, and with the world now sealed off, their goods couldn’t be transported over, compelling them to appeal for aid.

Du Li had to navigate the situation, ensuring the smooth continuation of demon core transactions with the Otherworld, preventing widespread chaos in the wilderness. At the same time, he had to avoid allowing any scoundrel to smuggle contraband.

The mission was critical and linked to Mr. Jiang’s subsequent plans, leaving no room for any mistakes.

He inherently tended towards extremity; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so steadfast in his desire to save the world, creating a heart demon as a result. Now having undergone a significant change in mindset, Du Li was determined to root out traitors, unwilling to let any wealth that belonged to the Wilderness World escape, yet he also did not wish to mistakenly harm innocent demon cultivators, thus the need for extreme caution.

After much consideration, Du Li thought that since credit for dismantling the teleportation arrays was attributed to him, why not take the opportunity to wander the wilderness again with his friend Lan Shanying?

It would also solidify the rumors, causing those cities whose teleportation arrays had yet to be dismantled to panic and go to great lengths to join the Immortal Alliance.

"This plan is excellent!" Convinced by the idea, he immediately called upon Lan Shanying, "Let’s go ask Mr. Jiang for a map of the array dismantling schedule. We should scout the areas to be dismantled tomorrow, then check the surrounding cities in line for dismantling, focusing on stirring up some confusion. Let the cities once under the Demon Realm Alliance’s jurisdiction remain anxious but not yet chaotic!"

Lan Shanying instantly understood his line of thought, eyes brightening, "Brilliant, brilliant. Anyway, those villains can’t do anything to us; it’s not like they can fight us or reason with us. We’ll just wander around every now and then, keeping them on edge and forever anxious."

The two reached an agreement, swiftly obtaining Jiang Yuan’s approval, and received exact coordinates and order from Ling Di, heading straight for Guiyan City, scheduled for dismantling the next day.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yuan instructed Miss Hu Jiu from the commerce association on Trapped Snake Island, Pavilion Master Cang from the Wo Hu Temple Market, and others to start spreading increasingly embellished and detailed gossip.

The gossip, particularly spread by the charming Little Fox adept in Charm Technique, was closely related to demon cores, demon bones, and other significant commercial topics and, once disseminated, flew to all corners via numerous communication stones.

"Have you heard? Du Li and Lan Shanying have gone mad! Today alone, the teleportation arrays of twenty to thirty cities were destroyed!"

"My senior brother’s cousin’s eldest son’s master is in Lu City, and they say that once the city gates opened, the situation was disastrous. There’s not a trace of a single demon beast within hundreds of miles, not even the ones in the river; they really exercised a heavy hand!"

"They truly are crazy. I heard that now when they encounter a worm, they have to split it lengthwise, even a boiled egg has to be shaken until the yolk blurs."

"Life is unbearable, and although Guiyan City isn’t affected yet, having a sword hanging over our heads is a horrible feeling; who knows when it will drop on us?"

"What are the City Lord and Commerce Association doing? Can’t anyone control those two maniacs?"

"Control? Ha! You’re overestimating them! They’re a bunch of bastards who only know how to ’eat, drink, take, want,’ and you expect them to risk their lives against the former Alliance Leader? Tut tut, they’re all traitors! If Du Li and Lan Shanying don’t storm the cities for their lives, it would be considered a mercy."