The Seventh Base - Chapter 1095: 150: Developments
Chapter 1095: Chapter 150: Developments
The Tang Family initially thought Xu Mo was just a genius Transcendent from the Mystic God Temple. Although geniuses from the Mystic God Temple are rare, they appear every year, and in the eyes of the Tang family’s consortium, this was nothing significant.
Transcendents from the Mystic God Temple, when causing disputes outside, are generally left alone by the Mystic God Temple as long as no serious incidents like deaths occur. Therefore, the Tang Family did not pay much attention to Xu Mo.
But as matters gradually spiraled out of control, the Tang Family learned about Xu Mo’s condition after cultivating outside for three years and realized the seriousness of the issue.
Tang Ming mentioned that the Tang Family also has Transcendents cultivating at the Mystic God Temple, hoping that they would show mercy. But one word from Cleo left Tang Ming bewildered.
To let the Tang Family pick him up?
From now on, the Tang Family, and even their partners, are banned from the Mystic God Temple!
It doesn’t matter much if the Tang Family members can’t cultivate at the Mystic God Temple, but once this is announced publicly, how will the people of Chloe Star view the Tang Family? This action is akin to declaring war on the Mystic God Temple, and furthermore, it blocks the path for their partners to become Great Practitioners.
This will have an extremely negative impact, directly weakening the power of the Tang Family, and even, with a slight misstep, could lead to their decline.
Moreover, there is the implication behind Cleo’s words.
Cleo is just an elder in the Mystic God Temple of Chloe Star; he doesn’t have such authority. However, someone of Cleo’s status can’t be a fool. For him to dare speak such words without authority only means one thing: he has been granted that authority from elsewhere.
This indirectly proves one thing: the Mystic God Temple values Xu Mo probably more than imagined.
“Elder Cleo, is it necessary to go this far? This is an oversight on our part, and we will compensate Xu Mo,” Tang Ming spoke softly, in a submissive tone, hoping Elder Cleo would show mercy.
If they truly cut off the Tang Family and their partners from the path of cultivation at the Mystic God Temple, who knows how things will unfold, but it’s definitely beyond what a mere Blue Star Technology Group can handle, and such a heavy penalty seems clearly not worth it.
They dealt with the Blue Star Technology Group so casually, never expecting such consequences; otherwise, they wouldn’t have handed it to Donnie for handling.
“It’s unbearable,” Xu Mo said from below.
Compensation?
Before, the Tang Family didn’t show this attitude. The Tang Family wanted to swallow up the Blue Star Technology Group. How could it be right if it didn’t hurt the Tang Family?
Elder Cleo’s face was somber as he turned to the other side and said, “Mr. Shrek, this incident involves our Mystic God Temple’s true teachings, almost resulting in public murder, I hope the officials of Chloe Star will take severe actions without interference, sanction all participants in this event, and the Mystic God Temple will oversee the matter in its entirety.”
The Mystic God Temple, as a cultivation power, will not directly participate; punishment is an official matter, yet with the Mystic God Temple’s influence, as long as they oversee, none of those from the Tang family who acted today will escape.
“Rest assured, Elder Cleo, Xu Mo is not only a cultivation practitioner of the Mystic God Temple but also a hero personally awarded the Republic Brave Medal by a leader. Even the Governor is concerned and will handle it sternly,” Shrek said, looking downward: “Take all participants away; those who resist will be deemed traitors to the republic.”
The faces of those who participated against Xu Mo from the Tang Family turned pale; they realized the government was serious, and trials and sentencing awaited them.
They all looked at Tang Ming. When had the Tang Family, as a top consortium family, been in such a situation? This time, due to provoking a genius Transcendent, both the Mystic God Temple and government descended upon them, showing no mercy, sanctioning them.
Despite the Tang Family’s influence, the other side still acts this way, clearly showing how much Xu Mo is valued.
At this time, Tang Ming was also helpless; although the Tang Family is a top consortium, with both the officials and Mystic God Temple intervening, what could they do?
They could only think of later solutions, but Elder Cleo’s remark that the Mystic God Temple will oversee the entire sanction process aimed to completely block their connections.
Truly crazy.
“Take them all away,” Captain Shrek ordered. Many officials had arrived, and upon being informed, the Governor personally intervened, issuing commands. Thus, during their arrival, manpower was being deployed.
The Tang Family was in chaos, as several fully armed figures landed next to Donnie, directly arresting him. Donnie’s face turned unusually ugly. Initially, he didn’t give Xu Mo much thought, always believing that even being part of the Mystic God Temple didn’t mean much; the weight of a genius Transcendent wasn’t enough to compare to him.
But now, it was no longer a matter of comparison; the Mystic God Temple thought even the weight of the Tang Family wasn’t enough.
“Let’s go back,” Elder Cleo looked at Xu Mo and said.
“Okay.” Xu Mo nodded, soaring into the air alongside Elder Cleo.
“Thank you, Elder Cleo,” Xu Mo expressed his gratitude. Given Elder Cleo’s stature as an elder of the Mystic God Temple, how could he not understand Xu Mo’s intent to leverage influence? Getting away from the Tang Family was easy; all Xu Mo needed to do was present the O’Brian Republic Brave Medal, and no one would dare touch him.
Yet, Elder Cleo still cooperated with Xu Mo willingly, even sanctioning the Tang Family and their partners. This was a form of intimidation, akin to indirectly helping him, a kindness Xu Mo gladly received.
However, this incident also gave a glimpse of his status at the Mystic God Temple.
Quite satisfying.
Temple Master Taros also upheld loyalty; surely Elder Cleo was acting under Temple Master Taros’s instruction, thus having the authority to sanction the Tang Family.
“Are you coming back to the Mystic God Temple with me or handling your own affairs?” Elder Cleo got the hint, everything understood without words; many things didn’t need to be said, a clear mind sufficed.
The decision to impose severe sanctions on the Tang Family was also a stance taken by the Mystic God Temple.
Do not harm Xu Mo.
This serves as a deterrent; otherwise, what if someone really dares to kill Xu Mo in the future?
Today’s incident has prevented such occurrences in the future, at least on Chloe Star. No one would dare to attempt murder unless they wish to die themselves.
“I came here with friends, and indeed there are still some matters that need addressing. Thank you for the trouble, elders and everyone else,” Xu Mo thanked the crowd from the Mystic God Temple.
“Alright then, we will head back first,” Elder Cleo said, then boarded the Mystic God Temple’s starship. Xu Mo watched them board before reuniting with Ye Qingdie and the others to leave the area.
After this incident, Hodge Uranos had a massive emotional upheaval. He had heard Erin talk about some of Xu Mo’s situations before, but now it seems Erin’s information was still only partial.
Xu Mo’s weight in the Mystic God Temple far exceeded his imagination. They had imposed sanctions on the Tang Family directly for Xu Mo’s sake.
“Mr. Hodge, as far as I know, the military forces behind the Tang Family are the ones targeting Blue Star Technology Group. Now that they’ve torn the facade with the Tang Family, how will things develop?”
After boarding the starship and sitting down, the starship started, and Xu Mo sat with Hodge in the rest cabin.
Upon hearing Xu Mo’s words, Hodge Uranos’ mind raced. Xu Mo’s sentence contained several pieces of information.
Firstly, Xu Mo already knew the truth. Donnie was just a small figure, and the military forces behind the scenes were aiming at Blue Star Technology Group, using the Tang Family as a means to get them.
Secondly, Xu Mo must have known this information and deliberately escalated the matter. Knowing there was no room for negotiation, he tore the facade off, leveraging the Mystic God Temple to inflict heavy losses on the Tang Family during this incident.
So, the pressing question is, what direction will things take next?
Hodge Uranos pondered for a long time, furrowing his brows. Moments later, he said to Xu Mo, “This time, the Tang Family was left with no way out. Elder Cleo’s words have completely torn relations with the Tang Family, but in doing so, they have thoroughly angered the Tang Family.”
“The Tang Family has already faced the most severe sanctions from the Mystic God Temple; nothing could be more severe. Thus, the Tang Family may become careless. They might first try to contact the Mystic God Temple and officialdom to see if the situation can change, and both sides take a step back. If they find no compromise, they will continue to target Blue Star Technology Group and may even deploy more resources.”
The Tang Family won’t touch Xu Mo, but that doesn’t mean they won’t act against Blue Star Technology Group. As long as they don’t break any laws, the Mystic God Temple can’t do anything. In the republic, everyone has to follow the rules. The Tang Family’s current predicament is because Xu Mo used the rules to his advantage.
Xu Mo considered Hodge Uranos’ words and found his analysis more or less correct.
Having been sanctioned with no retreat path, the Tang Family, as a top-tier conglomerate, surely must retaliate.
“Of course, there’s another variable in this matter—the military’s stance. You mentioned earlier that behind this affair, the military wants to move against Blue Star Technology Group. If the military asks the Tang Family to stand down, then this matter may pass with the Tang Family admitting defeat. But if the military does not relent…” Hodge Uranos added.
Xu Mo nodded, as he wanted to probe the military’s stance on this matter.
Now that he’s involved the Mystic God Temple, will the military be wary?
“Let’s prepare for the worst. Facing the Tang Family’s siege, Blue Star Technology Group should temporarily consolidate,” Xu Mo said. Facing fierce attacks, their group is at the initial development stage; they can pause expansion and first hold the current position.
The Tang Family can only confront them commercially, not daring to use other means.
“Yes, that’s what I thought too.” Hodge Uranos nodded seriously, more so than ever before.
Previously, his collaboration with Xu Mo was just for fun, but now his mindset has shifted a bit.
Xu Mo isn’t playing around.
……
After they left, Tang Ming cleaned up the aftermath and quickly dialed Xu Mo’s communicator, contacting many people.
After setting down the communicator, Tang Ming’s face turned extremely grim. His narrowed eyes glistened with a cold gleam, completely devoid of the previous amicable demeanor, more like a sinister venomous snake.
The Mystic God Temple is pushing them too far.
And the Chloe Star’s Superpower Armed Forces, were they acting on the Governor’s command?
Around him, people continuously busied themselves, reporting news.
Tang Ming strode forward, with someone beside him saying, “This matter is showing signs of spreading outside, with extremely negative impacts.”
“Spare no expense in controlling public opinion, don’t let the incident spread, and minimize its influence to the lowest,” Tang Ming said coldly. The top priority now is to suppress public opinion. This matter absolutely cannot ferment, or it will deal a severe blow to their reputation.
As for settling scores with Xu Mo and Blue Star Technology Group, that will take time.
Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com
