novelaction Chapter 1275 Headquarters of the Secret Guard
Chapter 1275 Headquarters of the Secret Guard
Actually, Scarface should thank Xiao Ce after witnessing this scene.
After all, Scar Wolf had never reached such a height since he founded the Restoration Church.
Xiao Ce saw that the emotions had been sufficiently stirred up at this moment...
"Brothers! Sisters!"
He specifically added "sisters" to make some female believers in the corners feel valued.
This is also a tactic Xiao Ce often uses: uniting all forces that can be united.
"Today, we have seen the true face of a demon! He has blasphemed our devotion to God with lies and nearly dragged us all into an abyss of eternal damnation with his schemes!"
His gaze swept over the exposed explosives storage sites, and he said sternly, "Look at these! This is the holy arrival he prepared for us! Using our flesh and blood to pave the way for his ambition! How vicious! How hateful!"
The crowd erupted in angry growls once more, countless hateful gazes fixed on the cyborg slumped in the arms of the mountain.
Scarface (Xiao Ce)'s voice suddenly rose: "Do not let this shake our faith in God! God is supreme, most merciful, and most compassionate! How could such demons and monsters defile His glory? Today's calamity is precisely a test of God's faith for us! He used my hand to expose this fraudster who is doing evil in His name and pulled us back from the edge of the abyss!"
These words were like a timely rain!
Many people's eyes were once again filled with awe for God, but this time, this awe was closely linked to gratitude towards the leader of the Scar Wolf cult on the stage.
"This incident should serve as a warning! In this world, there is always shadow beneath the light! In the future, there may still be villains who attempt to use the name of God to do evil, deceive our loyalty, and harm our lives! How can we discern their true nature?"
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) paused briefly while speaking.
Silence fell over the crowd; everyone strained to hear the answer.
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) took a deep breath and said in the simplest, most straightforward, and most touching way for these grassroots believers: "Distinguishing between truth and falsehood is actually very simple!"
"That is God, who will only make His followers better! He will never allow His followers to be hurt or die! Nor will He use the flesh and blood of His followers to pave the way!"
"boom!"
These words struck like a thunderclap in everyone's hearts!
It really is such a simple principle.
This stands in stark contrast to the actions of the cyborg who sent them to their deaths and even prepared to blow them up!
"Think about it! A true God is a protector and a blessing! He guides us, gives us hope, and allows us to live more peacefully and with more dignity! He does not drive us to fight like wild beasts, using our lives to fill his ambitions! Nor would he plant explosives to kill us in the places where we devoutly worship him!"
"Injury, bloodshed, sacrifice... those are all tricks of the devil! They are methods used by wicked people in the name of God to deceive and exploit us! If God needs us to do something, He will bestow blessings upon us and give us the strength to accomplish it, rather than sending us to our deaths in vain!"
"So, brothers! From this day forward, anyone who claims to be Allah but asks you to do those wicked and pointless things that will only lead to your deaths, anyone who makes your lives worse or threatens your lives, is a fraud! A liar! A devil!"
"Then... what if it's like before, where we're sent to deal with Xiao Shen..."
A voice in the crowd asked hesitantly.
Scarface (Xiao Ce) swept his gaze over sharply, and the man immediately fell silent.
Scarface (Xiao Ce) immediately spoke up sharply, "Good question!"
"Dealing with Xiao Shen is for our own future, for overthrowing the rule of the false god, and for establishing a kingdom protected by the true god! But that doesn't mean we should go and die! Our previous failures were because we were misled by this imposter and used the wrong methods!"
He pointed at the cyborg: "It was him! It was this demon who, through clumsy schemes and deception, caused our precious brothers to sacrifice themselves in vain! True battle requires wisdom, strength, waiting for the right moment, and guidance from God! Not blind charges and sacrifices! Remember, God gives us strength so that we can live better and strive for our own bright future, not so that we can die easily!"
After Xiao Ce's persuasive words, the people knelt down again and then shouted in unison.
"The leader is wise!"
"The cult leader is right!"
"God bless! Long live the leader!"
The crowd erupted in cheers once more, this time filled with agreement and conviction.
Scar Wolf's (Xiao Ce) simple standard that making them get hurt is that of a false god sounds unreliable.
However, upon closer examination, it makes perfect sense.
It instantly struck at the most basic desires and fears of all believers!
To live, and to live better. This unites people more than any profound doctrine.
Looking at the fervent crowd below, whose faith had been re-established and firmly bound to them, Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) knew the time was right.
He raised his hand again.
The people here were quite obedient, and the scene instantly quieted down. A voice, steady yet carrying an undeniable air of authority, announced: "Alright! The demon has been captured, the crisis is over! Aqua regia!"
“Here! Master!” Wang Shui immediately squeezed out of the crowd and knelt on one knee in front of the platform.
"You did a great job! You remained calm in the face of danger, led the brothers to deal with those deadly things in time, and saved everyone!"
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) gave Wang Shui high praise in public, which made Wang Shui tremble with excitement, and the people around him also looked at him with admiration.
"From now on, when I am not here, you will temporarily manage all affairs of the sect!" Scar Wolf's (Xiao Ce) voice clearly resounded throughout the entire hall!
Wang Shui looked at Scarface (Xiao Ce) with some confusion.
Scarface Xiao Ce naturally noticed his questioning look, but continued, "Brothers, you must obey Wang Shui's orders as you would obey me, Scarface! Maintain order and protect our home! Remember, God is watching us from heaven, and He will protect those who sincerely believe in Him and strive to live well! And I, Scarface, will always be watching over you!"
"I will obey the leader's command!" Wang Shui excitedly replied loudly.
"We will obey the leader's command!" Thousands of people below the stage responded in unison.
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) nodded in satisfaction, then waved to Wang Shui.
Wang Shui immediately understood, climbed onto the high platform, and respectfully bowed his head to listen: "Brother, where are you going?"
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) lowered his voice and ordered in a volume that only the two of them could hear: "That's right, I need to find out the real purpose of this fake. It's not easy for our Restoration Church to have reached such a scale."
"Wang Shui, I'm leaving this place to you!"
"Remember a few things: First, maintain the status quo, reassure the brothers, and let everyone return to normal life."
Second, thoroughly investigate the hideout to ensure that all explosives are safely removed, sealed, or disposed of, leaving no hidden dangers!
Third, and most importantly!
His eyes became incredibly sharp.
Wang Shui listened intently, not daring to even breathe loudly.
"Without my personal written order, or until I return in person, no one is allowed to act without authorization! No one is allowed to organize any further attacks against the government! No one is allowed to leave the Dragon Guard Ghost City to cause trouble! And no one is allowed to believe any new instructions that are issued in the name of Allah! Just guard this place, keep a low profile, and wait for my return! Understand?"
Wang Shui sensed the weight and unwavering resolve in those words and nodded emphatically: "Brother, rest assured! I, Wang Shui, will risk my life to protect this legacy and await your return! I will not allow anyone to act rashly!"
“Very good.” Scarface (Xiao Ce) patted him on the shoulder, and this trust made Wang Shui’s eyes redden slightly. “I believe in you. Go.”
Wang Shui bowed again, then turned around, straightened his back, and shouted to the followers below: "The leader has ordered everyone to return to their positions and restore order! Clear the area and ensure safety!"
The crowd began to disperse in an orderly manner. Although there was still much discussion, the panic had been dispelled, replaced by a sense of relief at surviving a disaster and anticipation for the future.
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) watched as Wang Shui began to give instructions in an orderly manner and nodded in satisfaction.
He didn't linger and winked at the mountain (Creation One).
Da Shan understood, and as if carrying a lifeless piece of cargo, firmly controlled the limp and unconscious cyborg, covering him again with his large cloak.
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) strode down the platform and, under the awe-inspiring gazes of some of the core followers, quickly disappeared into the shadows leading to the upper walkway with Da Shan.
They didn't take the usual path.
Using Scar Wolf's memories and Lingxu's scanning, Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) found an extremely secret shortcut that leads directly to the abandoned sewers on the outskirts of Dragon Guard City.
The passage was narrow, filthy, and filled with a pungent stench, but it was absolutely safe and secluded.
A moment later, two figures quietly emerged from an abandoned sewage outlet overgrown with weeds on the edge of Dragon City.
It was Xiao Ce, who had regained his original appearance, and Creation One, carrying the cyborg prisoners.
Xiao Ce glanced back at the silhouette of the Dragon Guard City, which resembled a lurking beast in the night, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.
The Zionist Church's stronghold, this meticulously crafted powder keg, was completely dismantled and brought under his control from within. The biggest threat had been eliminated, and he had also unexpectedly gained an important prisoner.
He never expected that everything would go so smoothly, much smoother than he had imagined.
As it turns out, his worries were often unnecessary.
Many things are neither as difficult as we imagine, nor as simple as we imagine.
"Genesis One." Xiao Ce's deep and clear voice broke the silence of the night.
"gentlemen."
Creation One responded immediately, its voice calm and even, as if all the fierce battles and dangers it had just experienced were nothing more than a routine mission.
"Take him with you! Set off immediately and secretly return to Rock Harbor at top speed. General Qi Lin will meet you. Hand this cyborg over to Director Mi and tell him I want everything in this cyborg's consciousness. All memory fragments, all hidden data, all information related to 'God' and the mastermind behind it all, no matter how trivial, dig it out for me! Use any necessary means, but make sure his consciousness remains readable until the analysis is complete."
"Understood, sir." Creation One replied without hesitation. "Mission accomplished."
Xiao Ce nodded. He had no doubt about the execution capabilities of the simulated warriors at the creation base.
He was quite satisfied with the people the Creation Council had given him.
Although there are still doubts about them, they seem to work fine for now.
"Go ahead, be careful. See you at Rock Harbor."
Creation One said nothing more, only nodded slightly, and then its figure, like a cheetah blending into the night, carrying the heavy prisoners, disappeared swiftly and silently in the direction leading to the coastline.
After watching Creation One depart, Xiao Ce knew it was time to go back.
Everything here is going much more smoothly than I expected.
He found a carriage on the way and entered Kyoto.
In stark contrast to the chaos and filth of the Dragon Guard Ghost City, the Kyoto Dark Guard Headquarters is hidden deep underground, with a sophisticated structure and a somber atmosphere.
The cold alloy walls reflected the eerie blue of the emergency lights, and the air circulation system emitted a low hum.
This headquarters of the Dark Guard can be said to encompass the highest level of technology within the Heavenly Secrets Institute.
At this moment, the night owl in the office was still somewhat worried.
Although he knew that Xiao Ce could always create miracles, Xiao Ce was risking his life in a place full of extremists.
"Boss!" An intelligence analyst, also dressed in a pure black uniform and with his face covered by a mask, quickly walked up behind Night Owl, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension!
They already have a rudimentary radar system here; although it's basic, it can transmit some messages...
"An encrypted signal has come from the direction of Panshi Port confirming that Creation One has safely arrived at the port with the target and is being taken over by General Qi Lin's special escort team and transferred to Director Mi of the Deep Sea Base."
Night Owl was initially delighted, then asked, "What about the Prince?"
The person who came to relay the signal shook his head: "Reporting to the boss, they didn't say..."
Night Owl nodded, then said, "Then let's go ask..."
The person who relayed the signal nodded and then left.
However, no sooner had the person who delivered the signal left than there was another knock on their door.
The night owl asked impatiently, "Who?"
"Boss, it's me."
Night Owl recognized the voice; it belonged to one of his trusted subordinates.
After saying "go in".
After the door was opened, a figure walked in calmly.
The night owl suddenly turned around.
When he saw the person's face clearly, his eyes, which could see clearly even in the darkest environment, widened to their limit instantly.
His pupils contracted sharply, churning with immense astonishment, the ecstatic relief of an instant weight lifted, and an almost dizzying disbelief.
"Your Highness?!"
Night Owl's voice was so hoarse with excitement it was almost distorted. He instinctively took two quick steps forward, one knee about to touch the ground...