Finally, En Ci took a deep breath and abandoned that idea.
In fact, the worry was unnecessary.
They had no choice at all.
What's more, for Arthur to possess such strength at this age, he must have a powerful backer.
It would also give the Federation a legitimate reason to act.
The Star Luo Empire, whose strongest member was only him, a Level 98 Super Douluo, was vulnerable before the Douluo.
En Ci's Soul Power slowly dissipated, and the struggle in his eyes was gradually replaced by helplessness.
Just then, Arthur pushed open the door again and asked, confused, "You haven't left yet?"
"Perfect then, I have a favor to ask."
Hearing this, En Ci looked up. The residual struggle in his eyes was instantly replaced by vigilance, and the two Revered Elders behind him immediately tensed up, the faint image of their Martial Souls flickering around them.
But Arthur's next sentence stunned all three of them.
"I want to wipe out the Green Skeleton organization on the Star Luo Continent. I wonder if you can help?"
En Ci's body stiffened slightly. The two Revered Elders behind him subconsciously took half a step forward, their aura faintly emerging, staring intently at Arthur, as if trying to engrave every subtle expression he made into their minds.
Wipe out the Green Skeleton? This was no small matter.
The Green Skeleton organization had been entrenched on the Star Luo Continent for many years, operating secretly with ruthless methods, deeply linked to Evil Soul Masters, and was a chronic, cancerous tumor plaguing the Star Luo Empire and the entire continent.
It wasn't that the Empire didn't want to eradicate them, but the organization had complex roots, hid extremely well, and was connected to certain underground forces and even the Chaotic Region outside the border. Repeated clearings had failed to achieve complete success, making their actions even more covert.
Normally this would be fine, but Arthur bringing it up suddenly now—was it the youthful exuberance of a young man wanting to uphold justice? Or did he have ulterior motives? Could it be the Federation, or the unfathomable Sect behind him, seeking an excuse to intervene in the internal affairs of the Star Luo Continent?
En Ci's mind raced. His face remained calm, but the vigilance and deliberation deep in his eyes were thick and unwavering.
He did not answer immediately, but slowly asked, "Young Friend Su Qiu, why do you suddenly have this idea? The Green Skeleton organization is not easy to deal with."
"We of Star Luo will not give up on striking this terrorist organization. Young Friend Su, you don't need to worry about this."
His tone was calm, carrying inquiry, as well as the composure and prudence befitting the Star Luo Grand Tutor.
Arthur's expression was open and honest: "Did you forget? We just arrived at Star Luo Douluo, and we were attacked by their people on the way to Star Luo City. It's annoying. Besides, leaving them around is just trouble. Since I'm staying here for a while, I might as well clean them up."
"You might not know, but I'm a famous Evil Soul Master Killer over on the Douluo Continent."
He spoke lightly, as if wiping out a terrorist organization that had troubled the Empire for years was as simple as taking out the trash on the way out the door.
Hearing this, the corners of En Ci's eyes and those of the Revered Elders behind him twitched almost imperceptibly.
But recalling the Dragon Might that had just caused the entire city to tremble, En Ci felt that perhaps this young man truly had the confidence to speak this way? At the very least, the power he represented might possess such capability.
En Ci fell silent for a moment.
Perhaps this was a chance to investigate Arthur's true strength.
Using the suppression of the Green Skeleton to probe Arthur's true strength and style of action—this was an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.
It could both solve the Empire's chronic problem and allow for close observation of this mysterious youth and the potential power behind him, assessing his threat level and controllability.
While there were certainly risks, compared to passively guessing and fearing him, perhaps actively participating and gathering more information was the wiser course of action.
Moreover, outright refusal might not only cause them to miss a good opportunity to resolve the Green Skeleton issue but also leave them ignorant of what Arthur might do next.
Letting him help strike the Green Skeleton would at least allow them to know his public movements, offering some peace of mind.
Because of that suppression of Dragon-type Spirits, Arthur's threat level was already above the other Titled Douluo of the Douluo Delegation.
In just a few breaths, En Ci had weighed the pros and cons. The vigilance on his face slowly faded, replaced by a solemn and formal expression, as if he had made a certain resolution.
"So Young Friend has such a reputation on the Douluo Continent, please forgive my oversight." En Ci spoke slowly, his tone more composed than before, yet revealing a hint of seriousness. "The Green Skeleton organization has plagued the continent for many years. The Empire's inability to eradicate them is truly a deep worry. Since Young Friend possesses both the intention and the ability, the Empire will naturally offer full support."
He paused slightly, looking at Arthur with burning eyes, and added, "However, the Green Skeleton has many hideouts, the strength of its core members is unknown, and they act cunningly. Though Young Friend is strong, you must not underestimate them. May I ask what your specific plan is? How does the Empire need to cooperate? After all, this operation is intended to eliminate harm, but we must also try to avoid unnecessary casualties and certainly prevent their remnants from scattering and causing greater disaster."
Arthur nodded, appearing very casual: "As for a plan, we first need to know where they are. In this regard, your Star Luo intelligence should be more familiar than mine. I need their known main strongholds, suspected dens, profiles of high-level personnel, ability characteristics, and activity patterns—the more detailed, the better."
He counted on his fingers, his thoughts clear: "Once I get the intelligence, I'll check out a few key locations first, and we can confirm things after that. As for manpower, you can prepare as you see fit; I'll handle everything."
Hearing this, En Ci's eyes slightly narrowed.
Arthur's confidence was almost absolute, even appearing understated, but this only made En Ci's desire to investigate him clearer.
He didn't hesitate for long before nodding in agreement: "Good. The Empire will compile and deliver the most detailed intelligence to Young Friend as quickly as possible. Manpower will also be prepared, ready for deployment at any time."
"However," he shifted his tone, speaking solemnly, "to ensure complete safety, and so the Empire can properly handle the aftermath, En Ci requests to act alongside you, providing support. Everything will be centered around Young Friend."
This was an excellent opportunity for close observation.
Arthur waved his hand indifferently: "Fine, suit yourself."
Three days later, the intelligence was ready. A core stronghold of the Green Skeleton on the Star Luo Continent was located deep within a rarely visited canyon on the Western Border.
There was no complicated pre-battle meeting. Arthur merely glanced at the core area of the canyon marked prominently on the map.
"This place will do."
That day, an elite squad, personally led by En Ci, secretly arrived with Arthur at the canyon's periphery.
The canyon entrance was shrouded in perennial gray-black mist, exuding coldness and ill omen, with faint, distorted Soul Power fluctuations emanating from within.
"Seal the perimeter, don't let a single one escape." Arthur briefly instructed En Ci, then stepped alone into the mist that seemed capable of swallowing light.
En Ci immediately ordered the accompanying elite soldiers to disperse and guard all critical points. He himself focused his attention toward the direction Arthur disappeared, his Bright Holy Dragon Martial Soul faintly humming within him, both guarding against the Evil Qi within the canyon and closely monitoring the changes in Arthur's aura.
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