"Yes, who would have thought that you, the esteemed Mayor, would secretly hold such an identity? I am also very curious. You had an excellent reputation in your mayoral position, and if nothing unexpected had occurred, your ultimate destination would have been the capital. Why would you still engage in such activities?
The Dark Hall and your public persona are clearly different. One is light, the other is darkness. Anyone would know which to choose. If you couldn't figure it out, you could have at least kept it hidden.
You captured me and made me aware of the Dark Hall's headquarters. I still haven't figured out why you would allow me to know these things. Furthermore, by extending the conflict, you could have delayed things for half a year or more. Why did you suddenly initiate a decisive battle?"
Ye Longlin was very curious about this question. After all, the Dark Hall, in its current state, was fully capable of holding out for half a year or more without being found. As long as their whereabouts were not discovered, it was virtually impossible to locate them within a year.
What puzzled Ye Longlin was that they hadn't hidden at all, nor was there any reason to do so. They had even acted against him, bringing him directly to the Dark Hall's headquarters.
Jin Wu chuckled and waved his hand, pouring water precisely into the teapot to brew tea.
Behind Ye Longlin, the King-level generals and Yuan Gang, the Azure Dragon of the Dragon Pavilion, gradually advanced.
Finally, at a certain moment, gunfire erupted, followed swiftly by the roar of artillery. Throughout the village, streaks of fire and explosions suddenly sounded.
The decisive battle with the Dark Hall had begun, and the entire village was plunged into the thunderous din of artillery fire.
"Let me tell you a story."
Whether Jin Wu was deliberately stalling for time or genuinely wished to chat with him, the fact remained that the decisive battle had commenced, and the leaders of both sides were here drinking tea and conversing, which seemed somewhat out of place.
"In the world of hidden families, there was once the Jin family. Because the Jin family's cultivation system primarily focused on assassination and darkness, the various major families joined forces to deal with them a long time ago.
The Jin family was thus annihilated. However, due to certain reasons, some individuals survived and lived under the patronage of others. Therefore, this person wished to restore the Jin family's glory and make them a feared existence among the hidden families once more.
But later, he discovered that he couldn't achieve this solely through his own strength. However, during an accident, he encountered the殿主 (Diàn Zhǔ - Hall Master) of the Dark Divine Hall, who was also the most exceptionally talented individual of the Ye family at that time. When he found him, he was already on the verge of death.
Although he couldn't save him, the latter entrusted the Dark Divine Hall to this child. This child was quite fortunate. At that time, the Dark Divine Hall was on the verge of collapse, so they focused on consolidating resources and transformed the Dark Divine Hall into the Dark Hall.
Over the years, the Dark Hall grew stronger, absorbing many powerful individuals. Gradually, the Dark Hall evolved into its current form. At times, this child even felt it was too surreal.
People, upon acquiring wealth and power, tend to become arrogant. Of course, it can also be said that because of wealth and power, ambition inflates to such an extent that it becomes impossible to stop. Only when the legends of this era appeared before him did he realize one thing.
As long as this world exists, and as long as Dà Xià (Great Xia - China) exists, the country will never allow such a force to exist. Therefore, a shocking idea emerged at that time!
Why shouldn't I replace the Glorious Hall and become the true power holders? Once this idea surfaced, it could no longer be suppressed, so the target slowly shifted."
As Ye Longlin heard the last sentence, his pupils contracted sharply, and shock appeared in his eyes.
"Your target is the capital!"
After taking a deep breath, Ye Longlin sneered and questioned, "Do you know how many powerful individuals are in the capital? Do you know how formidable the Grand Imperial Guards are? You dare to strike at the capital; even Jesus couldn't save you."
He hadn't expected the other party's audacity to be so great, to dare to attack the capital. Clearly, the other party didn't take the capital seriously at all?
Or did he believe that the Dark Hall's current strength was truly sufficient to take the capital?
Was he dreaming?
Ye Longlin simply did not believe that the Dark Hall's current forces could capture the capital. If that were the case, why would the capital be called the capital?
The capital represented supreme power, supreme defense!
Therefore, the capital could not be easily breached. If it were so easily conquered, the Glorious Hall might indeed have to change its leadership.
"So what if we make a move? From the moment you stepped in here, the battle in the capital has already begun. The simultaneous commencement of battles on both sides ensures that you cannot provide support. As for the people here... if they die, they die. If it can tie you down, then it's worth it."
Ye Longlin's expression turned grim. Honestly, he hadn't expected the Dark Hall's methods to be so ruthless. With battles starting on two fronts simultaneously, weren't they afraid of losing on both sides?
Based on their current momentum, if the Dark Hall won this war, then the world would truly change!
Ye Longlin took out his phone, his gaze fixed on Jin Wu. Seeing that he made no move to stop him, he directly contacted the Grand Elder.
But...
The Grand Elder did not answer the call!
He then contacted Lin Langsheng, who also did not answer. Finally, after contacting the military forces in the capital, they finally connected the call.
"I am Ye Longlin."
"Marshal Ye, please instruct!"
"What is the current situation in the capital?"
"Reporting, Marshal Ye, about half an hour ago, riots suddenly broke out in various parts of the capital. Countless martial artists began attacking the Glorious Hall, and some have even infiltrated the South Sea's Purple Bamboo Forest!
Subsequently, the foundational forces of the Glorious Hall and the Grand Imperial Guards intervened. The entire country has now descended into chaos. The existence of cultivators in our country is likely no longer a secret.
It is estimated that after this incident, we will have to face diplomatic challenges."
After confirming the trouble in the capital, a hint of helplessness appeared in Ye Longlin's eyes. Now, they could only hope that the capital could hold on.
If they could withstand it, they still had a chance of winning. But if they couldn't, then there would certainly be no chance of victory.
"Lord Jin, you truly have remarkable methods. I never imagined you had such courage to strike at the Glorious Hall. It seems we have indeed underestimated you," Ye Longlin said slowly, his eyes showing a look of solemnity.
"Ye Longlin, from beginning to end, you have lost. You never truly knew our objective in the Dark Hall, and furthermore, in this battle, you are at a disadvantage!"