Ye Cangtian paid no mind to these individuals, nor did his companions Lan Yue and Qiangwei make any move.
The entire contingent guarding the entrance had been deployed this time. Jian Wusheng and Bai Zhenshan, who had not shown themselves, were already lying in ambush nearby, specifically targeting any stragglers.
Therefore, there was no need for them to intervene.
"Alas!"
Ye Cangtian sighed as the remaining few charged forward.
The loyalty of these Red Robe Cultists was indeed admirable, but it was a loyalty directed wrongly, which was truly a pity.
With this thought, Ye Cangtian produced the Death Scythe in his hand and began to wield it.
In the next moment, dark golden blade light filled the air, severing more than ten weapons in rapid succession.
Accompanying the shattering of weapons, splashes of blood bloomed in the sky. Immediately after, the Red Robe Bishops who had charged forward collapsed onto the ground.
"This..."
Witnessing the scene, Babylon turned deathly pale.
Although he could reach the Heavenly Realm with the aid of formations, being only a step away from true heavenly power, seeing a Heavenly Realm expert in action still filled him with dread.
It was like an insurmountable chasm he could never cross.
On the other side, having resolved everything, Ye Cangtian turned to Qiangwei and Lan Yue and said, "I'll leave this to you. Take these surrendered individuals to Cell Number One. I'm leaving ahead."
Seeing Qiangwei and Lan Yue nod, Ye Cangtian took the lead.
Only a few Red Robe Bishops had escaped here, and the outer perimeter was guarded by forces led by Jian Wusheng and Bai Zhenshan. These bishops had no chance of escape.
Thus, the matter here was considered resolved. It was time for him to return to the capital and see what other tricks Angelo had up his sleeve.
...
The sun rose.
With a roar, a helicopter hovered near the family compound in the capital.
In the next moment, a figure descended via rope. It was Ye Cangtian, who had rushed back overnight.
After landing steadily, Ye Cangtian walked towards the family compound.
"Mr. Ye, you're here."
The two guards at the family compound bowed respectfully upon seeing Ye Cangtian.
Ye Cangtian waved his hand and strode directly through the gate.
Upon entering the courtyard, he saw the tightly shut door.
It was evident that Xu Weiwei had not yet woken up.
In the next moment, Ye Cangtian's lips curved upwards. Mimicking the guards' voices, he shouted loudly, "Enemy attack! Enemy attack..."
"Plop!"
A muffled thud came from the room, followed by the opening of the door. A figure clad in pajamas rushed out.
Seeing Xu Weiwei, who was still groggy but nervously scanning her surroundings, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but chuckle, "Good morning, Weiwei!"
"Morning?"
"Morning, hell! Do you know how long it's been since I last had a good sleep!"
Xu Weiwei was stunned for a moment, then, like a tigress, she lunged at Ye Cangtian.
Ever since taking over the Dragon Group, she had rarely had any free time, especially recently with the invasion of the Temple of Light. She had been racking her brain.
But to be woken up by Ye Cangtian at dawn had truly ignited her fury.
"Cough! Cough!"
Ye Cangtian coughed twice, raising his hand to stop Xu Weiwei, and said, "It's not me saying this, but when the old man was here, he was already up exercising at this hour. You're still sleeping in..."
"You know nothing!"
"Sufficient sleep has a beauty effect. I don't want to become an old woman after leading the Dragon Group for two years!"
Xu Weiwei shot Ye Cangtian a fierce glare.
She then walked to a nearby lounge chair and collapsed onto it, finally speaking, "You scoundrel, rushing back so early. Did something happen at the entrance, or is that matter settled?"
"Yes, that matter is resolved. I came back to let you know so you can negotiate with peace of mind."
Ye Cangtian replied, then sat down beside her.
"So quickly?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Weiwei was somewhat surprised. She knew Ye Cangtian was very capable, but she hadn't expected him to resolve the matter at the entrance so swiftly.
So she began to inquire.
After Ye Cangtian's explanation, Xu Weiwei finally understood that Angelo's reliance was on the great formation at the entrance to the Hidden Group.
It was at this moment that Xu Weiwei felt fortunate. Fortunately, Ye Cangtian had returned in time.
Otherwise, if she had firmly refused, the guards at the entrance might have suffered heavy losses!
With that thought, she looked at Ye Cangtian and said slowly, "You've worked hard."
Ye Cangtian glanced at Xu Weiwei, smiling, "It's not really hard. I just wish I could sleep in like some people, but reality is too cruel!"
"You!"
Hearing this, Xu Weiwei's face flushed red, and she gnashed her teeth in anger.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian laughed heartily and changed the subject. He didn't want to see Xu Weiwei throw a tantrum.
"By the way, what's the situation here in the capital? Have Angelo and the others' whereabouts been tracked?"
Hearing this, Xu Weiwei's expression improved considerably. She snorted and said, "Angelo's whereabouts have been found, but there are only about ten of them. I'm worried there might be others hidden in the shadows."
"It's fine. As long as Angelo is controlled, everything will be easier. Just notify the Dragon Group to be on full alert."
Ye Cangtian said. After all, Angelo was the commander of the entire operation. If the commander fell into their hands, what waves could those small fry stir up?
"Okay."
Xu Weiwei nodded, then said, "Then I'll leave Angelo to you."
There was no other way. It was too inconvenient and risky for Xu Weiwei to meet Angelo herself.
She was the leader of the Dragon Group, but her strength was not great. Therefore, if she were to meet Angelo, she would need the protection of an expert.
For instance, during their last meeting, she had invited Nan Xi and Gui Wu to help.
So now that Ye Cangtian had returned, it was better to hand these matters over to him.
This way, she could focus on commanding the Dragon Group and see if there were any other members of the Temple of Light hidden within the capital.
"Alright, this afternoon, find a time to schedule a meeting with Angelo for me."
Ye Cangtian nodded. Since he had returned, it was time to settle matters with the Temple of Light.
"Okay, I'll arrange it now."
Xu Weiwei nodded in agreement, then called for her secretary and gave simple instructions.
...
The Imperial Mansion Hotel in the capital.
In the presidential suite on the top floor, an old man leaned back on the sofa, speaking on the phone to several Red Robe Bishops.
The call was from the Pope of the Outer Hall of the Temple of Light.
"Angelo, Guang Yu asked me to inform you that Brandon, of the exploration team, has returned to the Inner Hall..."
The Pope's voice was very grim.
He had just received this news.
Since Brandon was directly affiliated with the Inner Hall, all his actions did not require reporting to the Outer Hall. Thus, Brandon had directly chosen to return to the Inner Hall.
This was the reason for the Pope's anger. He presided over the Outer Hall, and people from the Inner Hall would show him some respect.
Moreover, this operation was outside the Glorious Ruins, and the Outer Hall had also contributed significantly. Yet, after Brandon's return, he did not report to him.
This clearly showed a lack of regard for him, and for a moment, the Pope felt his authority had been severely challenged.
However, the deed was done, and Brandon had returned to the Inner Hall. Even if he wanted to settle the score, he had no opportunity.
Helpless, he could only follow Guang Yu's instructions and notify everyone for now.
"What? Lord Dracula is dead?"
Upon hearing the news from the Pope, Angelo found it somewhat unbelievable.
Dracula was a Heavenly Realm expert in the Inner Hall, possessing considerable strength.
With such power, even in the ruins of China, no one should have been able to stop him. How could he have died?
"Yes, Dracula was killed by the Lord of Chaos!"
"The benefits obtained from the treasure hunt ultimately fell into the hands of the Chinese forces."
The Pope replied simply, then continued, "Therefore, your mission has increased by two tasks."
The Pope briefly conveyed the intentions of Saint Guang Yu.
First, regarding the entrance to the Chinese ruins, the temporary objective remained the same: to try and force China to open the entrance, preparing for subsequent actions.
Second, for this treasure hunt, China and the Temple of Light had, after all, cooperated. Thus, China had no reason to monopolize the benefits and should share a portion.
And Guang Yu had also provided suggestions for the allocation method between the two parties...
Upon hearing this, Angelo's expression turned somewhat grim.
He hadn't expected the treasure hunt to end in failure for the Temple of Light, and even more so, to have paved the way for Chinese forces.
If he had known this earlier, it would have been better not to have gone treasure hunting. Now, the Temple of Light's strength had greatly diminished, which was truly not worth it.
While grumbling inwardly, Angelo outwardly agreed. The matter had come to this, and he could only try his best to mitigate the losses for the Temple of Light.
*Knock! Knock! Knock!*
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Angelo quickly gave a brief instruction and hung up the phone. Then, he instructed his subordinates to open the door.