"This time, representatives from all six families will attend. Members from the Civil Affairs Bureau and the Security Bureau will also be present, as will the Five Elders."
Inside the Miyamoto Family's residence, Miyamoto Yishu, clutching the demon blade, had bloodshot eyes and trembled with excitement.
With this blade, during the Great Devouring, he had already broken through the twenty-fourth level of the Slaughter Tower.
It could be said that Miyamoto Yishu was now the highest-ranked in the Slaughter Tower among the younger generation.
His strength had improved significantly compared to before. He had even recently mastered a new sequence.
"Yishu, do not betray Lord Zhizai's trust," said Patriarch Miyamoto, his eyes full of longing.
"We've just received reliable information. This new legend of the Bunker may have a sharp mind, but his combat skills are not impressive."
"The likelihood that he possesses strong combat capabilities is very low."
Miyamoto Yishu replied:
"I will defeat him!"
At this moment, other members of the Miyamoto Family spoke up:
"Patriarch, are we not showing too much disregard for the old dean?"
Someone chimed in:
"Yes, after all, that person performed outstandingly during the Great Devouring."
Patriarch Miyamoto said:
"On one side is Albert, and on the other is Lord Zhizai. Do you think we have a choice?"
Everyone fell silent.
"Don't forget how much that lord has cultivated our Miyamoto Family. Since we have no choice, we can only hope that Yishu can defeat him."
What Patriarch Miyamoto did not say was — if Yishu lost, it wouldn't be so bad. Or, if that new legend of the Bunker refused the challenge, that would also be good.
But this was something that could never be spoken.
This wasn't a conflict between the Miyamoto Family and Wen Xishu; it was a conflict between Lord Liu Zhizai and Albert.
The duel between Miyamoto Yishu and Wen Xishu was merely a microcosm of the struggle between the two lords.
And as the patriarch of the Miyamoto Family, at least on the surface, he also hoped Miyamoto Yishu would win.
With the current information and Miyamoto Yishu's recent progress —
Patriarch Miyamoto also believed that Miyamoto Yishu had a high chance of winning.
Miyamoto Yishu said:
"Rest assured, elders, I will definitely beat him!"
Patriarch Miyamoto said:
"Remember, child, you are only issuing a challenge; you have no personal vendetta against him. If you can win gracefully, try not to cause him serious harm."
Defeat the opponent with ease?
Miyamoto Yishu nodded:
"Rest assured, I will end the fight quickly."
...
...
The eighth level of the Bunker, Three Towers Academy, campus area.
The evening event finally began.
The audience area for the event was divided into three sections — the Slaughter Tower Academy section, the Desire Tower Academy section, and the off-campus section.
What surprised the students was that even the high-level officials of the Bunker had arrived.
The higher-ups of the Xishu Divine Teaching, the vice-president and president of the Betting Association, as well as the top twenty experts on the Celestial Ladder List, and even the director of the Security Bureau, the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and members from the six families...
All these distinguished figures had gathered here. Of course, there were also some "new talents."
For example, Zheng Zai and Ah Miao.
Although the event had no song or dance performances and no entertainment programs... the presence of these people was enough to signify the importance of the evening.
The first row of the audience seats in the Slaughter Tower Academy section was occupied by Xun Hui and a group of teachers.
Although Xun Hui had once been a student of those teachers, when Xun Hui sat there —
even the teachers felt uneasy.
In contrast, the first row of the Desire Tower Academy section naturally had Wenren Mirror sitting there. Compared to the other teachers, they did not feel uneasy but rather felt they were in luck today.
After the lively atmosphere calmed down, Albert stepped onto the stage. Standing next to him was Wen Xishu.
At this moment, the spotlight was on the two of them, making them the focus of everyone's attention.
Xun Hui rarely smiled:
"This old man is making Wen Xishu look like his partner."
Xun Hui was not jealous; the old dean had always been looking for a companion, and he believed he was that companion. Although now, Wen Xishu seemed closer. But to Xun Hui, this did not conflict.
If possible, he hoped the team of companions would grow larger.
Wenren Mirror looked somewhat worried. Through Lady Evelyn's words, he had a premonition that something might go wrong with today's event.
Albert cleared his throat, and the entire venue immediately fell silent.
"Thank you all for coming to listen to an old man like me speak."
"Hahaha, the atmosphere in the Bunker has been really good lately. It's been a long time since I've felt such joy in the Bunker."
"The reason I invited you all here today is mainly to discuss two matters. These two matters concern the future of the Three Towers Academy, which naturally also concerns the future of the Bunker..."
"So I have invited many of you who are either students and teachers of the academy or people who can influence the Bunker."
"I hope you can all cooperate to make the Bunker better and better."
"Alright, with the formalities out of the way."
Wen Xishu even felt a bit dizzy. After all, speaking with former leaders often involved a lot of "the key issue is to find the key issue" type of nonsense.
But Albert had been exceptionally concise.
"The first matter I want to discuss is about an arrangement for the Three Towers Academy."
"Many teachers and students might have seen it yesterday, the building hanging upside down in the night sky. That is the Deceit Tower Academy, our new institution."
The entire venue was shocked, and everyone's faces showed surprise.
Even those who had guessed it were still amazed.
Not long ago, the deputy director of the Bunker Security Bureau was still wondering how the old dean planned the Deceit Tower Academy mentioned in the meeting room...