Above the Galaxy

Chapter 1055 - 684: Another Strike!

The clouds are light, the wind gentle, and a bright moon over the river.

Just a simple embrace surpasses countless moments in this world.

Unfortunately, Tang Fei and Phoenix have special identities and bear the lives and futures of countless people, leaving them no room for indulgence or to waste time frivolously.

After a brief rest, the topic shifted back to the current situation and future strategic plans.

They have no choice; they can wait, but the external environment cannot.

Lu Yu Kong Yinghan and their close ally, the commander of the Thunder God Fleet, Hopkins, are currently in confrontation with the Qishan Army on the outskirts of Qishan and in the airspace above the Star Domain, with sporadic skirmishes and small-scale battles.

The Sky Wolf Army is defending the southeast, the Dushan Army is stationed at the rear camp, and the Beihai Fleet and Sea God Fleet are advancing toward the Empire’s core ports, ready to seize them at any moment.

At this moment, countless people are piloting starship battleships, soaring across the skies and seas, engaging in one fierce battle after another.

Perhaps because the chief commanders on both sides are absent, everyone is holding back, not daring to charge in completely.

"What are your plans next?" Phoenix traced circles on Tang Fei’s chest with her middle finger, asking softly.

"First and foremost, is to recuperate. Health is the foundation of everything," Tang Fei said with a worried expression, "Shen Xinglan came to kill me this time, and the Shen Family is strangely quiet, without any movement. Are they so confident... that Shen Xinglan will surely succeed?"

"I admit, Shen Xinglan gained Shen Boyu’s legacy, advanced to the Grandmaster Realm, and indeed possesses overwhelming strength to crush us... But what if?"

"After Shen Boyu passed on his skills, he lost his cultivation and became a cripple. I can understand why he didn’t come. But Shen Wuxiang values Shen Xinglan so much; why didn’t he come to take a look?"

"What’s your thought?"

"Shen Wuxiang must have come, but for some reason, he couldn’t appear in front of me."

"Who could stall him?"

"My master... Even though he was severely injured the last time, even if he forces himself to act this time, it will be hard to stop him."

"Then who could it be?"

Tang Fei shook his head and said, "How can such matters be guessed? There’s no clue at all."

Phoenix looked thoughtful and said, "I suddenly remember, a few days ago, I heard from the Ghost people that they detected loud explosions near Baicao Lake and sent an Invisible Star Disc to investigate, finding traces of intense fighting there."

"The lake water turned black, the mountain top was shaved, and the red willow forests on both sides of the lake were all broken... as if cut in half by a Light Saber."

"Because you were still unconscious at that time, my mind was in chaos, and I couldn’t consider other matters. I just instructed Bai Wuxin and the others to strengthen vigilance..."

"It’s alright." Tang Fei held Phoenix’s hand tightly and said, "Only a battle between Grandmasters could cause such an apocalyptic scene... Shen Wuxiang came, and so did my master."

"Where are they now?"

"I don’t know," Tang Fei said with a serious expression, "I also don’t know how my master is doing now."

"Don’t worry too much. Didn’t I just say? The most important thing is to take care of your own health." Phoenix reached out to smooth the furrowed brow of Tang Fei and said, "I’ll have the Ghost people investigate the situation again to see if they can find Senior Xuanyuan."

"No need, just let Bai Wuxin come over."

"Alright."

Phoenix got up from the hospital bed and quickly walked outside.

Very soon, Bai Wuxin, wearing a white combat uniform and possessing extraordinary looks, appeared before Tang Fei.

As the Palace Master of Ghost Palace, he was the eyes and ears for Tang Fei.

He sometimes also had to assume the role of an executioner.

"Did you go to Baicao Lake?"

"I did." Bai Wuxin looked at Tang Fei, having already known that Tang Fei was awake.

After all, countless Ghost Elites were hidden inside this hospital.

If anyone attempted to break in and murder, it would mean that either all the Ghost members were dead, or they wouldn’t even touch a hair on Tang Fei.

"What was the situation?"

"By the time I arrived, the battle was over. Three distinctly different strong auras remained on the scene... at least at the Grandmaster level."

Tang Fei understood the cause and effect in an instant and said, "Shen Wuxiang came, my master came, and Zhong Daoling too... In the battle of the Eastern Sea, all three Grandmasters were severely injured, and the Dao Domain was damaged."

"Shen Boyu, being the oldest, realized he couldn’t fully recover, so he transferred his entire cultivation to Shen Xinglan with a miraculous Cultivation Technique, ensuring that none of the benefits went to outsiders."

"My master and Zhong Daoling, knowing they couldn’t stop Shen Wuxiang in his peak state, tacitly joined forces... Zhong Daoling... and there was also Zhong Tianque, who chose to self-destruct. They were all fighting for a legacy for the Zhong Family..."

Bai Wuxin remained silent.

He was only responsible for killing; thinking was left to the Lord.

"Haha, three Grandmasters gathering at Baicao Lake, it’s truly an honor."

Tang Fei laughed coldly, knowing that without the intervention of his master and Zhong Daoling, he might not have survived.

Who could contend against the two Grandmasters of the Shen Family?

Even if one of them was somewhat weaker, it wouldn’t matter.

"I searched a radius of nearly five hundred kilometers and could not find their tracks." Bai Wuxin continued reporting like a robot, "Fearing for the safety of Brocade City, I withdrew our people."

"Hmm." Tang Fei nodded in understanding and asked Bai Wuxin, "Why didn’t you share this information with Phoenix?"

Bai Wuxin said expressionlessly, "She is herself, you are you. Ghost has only one master."

"..."

Tang Fei didn’t speak, and neither did Bai Wuxin.

Tang Fei might regard Phoenix as one of his own, but in Bai Wuxin’s heart, there was only one master.

"Have someone contact Dean Si Yinchuan of White Crane Academy and ask him to help find my master."

"Yes." Bai Wuxin responded and turned to leave.

Tang Fei sighed softly, thinking, if only my master and Zhong Daoling could join forces to send Shen Wuxiang away...

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While the outside world was shocked by Phoenx Empire’s Eldest Prince Zhong Tianque’s accusations against Shen Wuxiang, another thunderstorm arose in the online world:

The former Finance Minister of the Phoenix Empire, Sheng Jing, appeared in a video, accusing Shen Wuxiang of the massacre and persecution of him and his family.

"Hello everyone, I am Sheng Jing. This time, I am appearing to accuse the Imperial Military Minister Shen Wuxiang... and the Shen Family clan."

"Shen Wuxiang, to accomplish his goal of usurping power and seizing the country, wanted me to sacrifice the Empire’s economy to recruit soldiers for him and develop military equipment. After I refused, they kept me under house arrest for months..."

"They first took my wife and daughter away from the airport, then imprisoned all my Sheng Family relatives. Any slight resistance met with beating and killing..."

Sheng Jing wore a brown Zhongshan suit, his square face giving an impression of stern seriousness.

Behind him stood his graceful and beautiful wife, and his daughter Sheng Xinhua, who was even more enchanting and brilliant than her mother.