Chapter 334 Three Major Forces!
"Hmph, if it weren't for the Sun Moon Empire's royal family, what qualifications would the Aodu Chamber of Commerce and the Ordinary Alliance have to be on par with our Holy Spirit Church?"
The third elder snorted coldly, his words full of disdain, "These two organizations, one is just a gathering of merchants, and the other is just a loose alliance of some independent cultivators. In terms of foundation and strength, which one of them can compare with our Holy Spirit Church?"
He paused, his eyes swept around, and his voice lowered a few points, "On the surface, this competition is to select talents, but in fact it is a major event related to the future distribution of interests in the soul guide world of the Sun Moon Empire. The leader attaches great importance to this matter, We were specifically told to follow the rules and not to start a war. "
"But..." The third elder raised a playful arc at the corner of his mouth, "The deputy leader has always been flexible in doing things. It seems harmless to make some changes in some places."
He stared at the competition stage in the distance with a stern tone, "I want to see whether those people who were recruited by them will really choose to be enemies with our Holy Spirit Church for them!"
As soon as the third elder finished speaking, he nodded gently, and the smile on his mouth became a little stronger. Obviously, he was full of expectations for the upcoming good show.
Han Yu stood aside, his eyes seemed calm, but in fact he took in everything around him. Nangong Wan had told him before that the top leaders of the Holy Spirit Church would come later, which made him a little surprised, and at the same time secretly happy.
What was surprising was that the Holy Spirit Church attached so much importance to this game that even the top leaders came in person, which showed its ambition to control the soul mentor world of the Sun and Moon Empire.
The good news is that the Holy Spirit Church has invested so much energy in this competition, which will inevitably lead to a relaxation of its defense in other aspects. This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.
"It seems that we have something to do..." Han Yu said in his heart, his eyes flashing with an inexplicable light.
At this time, the three parties participating in the competition seemed to have arrived.
I saw a staff member quickly walked to Nangong Wan, whispered a few questions, and after getting a positive answer, he turned and left.
The next moment, the lights in the competition venue suddenly dimmed, and everyone's attention was attracted to the competition stage.
I saw a man in a gorgeous red dress slowly walked onto the stage in the spotlight.
He was tall and handsome, with meticulously combed golden hair. His pair of peach blossom eyes seemed to contain infinite electricity, which made people feel good.
"Hello everyone, I am the host of the final of this competition, Lu Qi." The man's voice was clear and magnetic, coupled with his handsome appearance, it was easy for people to feel good.
However, Han Yu immediately used mental detection to scan the host and found that he was just an ordinary person without any soul power fluctuations.
"Today is the final of our Mingdu Soul Mentor Elite Competition..." The voice of the host Lu Qi echoed in the competition field, kicking off this highly anticipated competition.
"All nine contestants were selected by Pingfan League, Aodu Chamber of Commerce and Xishui League..."
"I believe that the audience is already familiar with the information of these nine contestants..."
"I will not go into details..."
"Next, please invite the three presidents of Pingfan League, Aodu Chamber of Commerce and Xishui League, the organizers of this competition, to come on stage and give speeches!"""
Under the stage, a depressing atmosphere permeated the rest area of Xishui League. Nangong Wan sat there, his face so gloomy that it seemed that water could drip out.
He clenched his fists tightly, and his joints turned slightly white because of the force. "Don't know whether to live or die!"
Nangong Wan gritted his teeth and squeezed out these words from his mouth, his tone full of disdain and anger.
He stood up suddenly, his tall body cast a shadow, and then walked towards the stage with big strides.
The third elder sitting next to him also sneered, and said in a sarcastic tone: "This little guy from the Ordinary Alliance actually played this ranking trick, he really doesn't know how to live or die!
Do you really think that the Ordinary Alliance can protect him?" Hearing this, Han Yu and his companions around him suddenly realized that Nangong Wan's anger was because the host put the Xishui Alliance last when announcing the list of contestants.
"The Ordinary Alliance controls the pornography industry in Mingdu, so it's not surprising that there is such a host." Han Yu thought to himself.
However, this host has behaved quite well since his appearance, and has not done anything out of the ordinary.
"It seems that the evil soul master's self-righteous and self-centered ideas can't be viewed with the eyes of ordinary people."
Han Yu sighed secretly in his heart. Nangong Wan did not deliberately release his soul power. He walked up the stairs step by step. Every step seemed to step on the heart of everyone, with an invisible sense of oppression.
At the same time, two figures from the other two directions also walked up to the stage. A middle-aged man, about 40 years old, wearing a luxurious purple cloak, with a dignified appearance, and his gestures were full of the majesty of a superior.
If you just look at the appearance, it is hard to imagine that such a person is the head of the underground forces that control all the thieves and killers in Mingdu.
He looks more like a powerful court official. The middle-aged man walked steadily and powerfully, with a pair of bright eyes and a shrewd light.
Han Yu judged from the fluctuations of soul power he felt from him that this person's cultivation was at least at the level of an eight-ring soul douluo, but he deliberately suppressed his aura and should not have reached the level of a titled douluo.
Compared with the imposing middle-aged man of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce, the representative sent by the Ordinary Alliance was more eye-catching.
She was a woman in a bright red long skirt, tall, curvy, and white skin. Her long chestnut hair was piled high, forming an exquisite cloud bun, swaying gently with her steps.
She walked with three steps and three swaying, graceful and charming, but with a holy expression on her face. She was really charming and pure, and she was a soul-stirring beauty.
Her waist was slender and slender, her chest was full and upright, and her buttocks were round and plump. Every step she took was like a surging wave, and her breasts rolled, all of which exuded an irresistible temptation.
When she came on stage, I don't know how many men stared at her with their eyes wide open, their throats dry, and they couldn't help swallowing their saliva secretly.
Mingdu, this ancient and prosperous city, is now even more lively because of the Mingdu Soul Mentor Elite Competition.
As a contestant, Han Yu naturally knows the forces behind this game. His eyes swept across the viewing platform, where three important figures were sitting, representing the three major forces in the underground world of Mingdu.
The first person who came into view was a middle-aged man in a purple cloak. He sat there, majestic without anger, and exuded the aura of a long-term superior.
He was An Litong, the president of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce, a hero who controlled the economic lifeline of Mingdu. Behind him stood the powerful military force of the Sun and Moon Empire, which provided him with an indestructible barrier.
Opposite An Litong was a graceful woman.
She was wearing a gorgeous long dress, with exquisite curves and delicate face, as if the years had never left any traces on her face.
Her eyes were charming and fierce, making it hard to figure out. She was Shangguan Weier, the leader of the Ordinary League who controlled all the pornography industry in Mingdu.
Han Yu had heard Chen An mention this legendary woman. It was said that she was skilled and strong, and there were countless princes and nobles who had fallen under her spell.
But what really shocked Han Yu was that Shangguan Weier had been the head of the Ordinary League forty years ago, and her real age and unfathomable cultivation were still a mystery.
Compared with these two, Nangong Wan, who was sitting on the other side, seemed a little low-key. He was wearing a black robe, with a cold face, sharp eyes like a hawk, and a faint sense of oppression all over his body.
He was the leader of the Xishui League, and on the surface he represented the interests of the royal family of the Sun and Moon Empire. This was also the reason why the Xishui League could dominate the three major forces.
However, Han Yu knew that the pattern of the underground world in Mingdu was far from as simple as it seemed on the surface.
Behind the Aodu Chamber of Commerce and Pingfan League are strong economic power and a large aristocratic class, and even the royal family dare not easily provoke them.
Although the Xishui League is powerful, it has always been inextricably linked with evil soul masters, which has become their biggest hidden danger.
The three major forces cooperate with each other and check and balance each other to maintain a delicate balance.
And this Mingdu Soul Master Elite Competition, on the surface, is to attract tourists and earn gambling money, but in fact it is a stage for the three major forces to reshuffle.
Xishui League wants to take this opportunity to further consolidate its position, while the Aodu Chamber of Commerce and Pingfan League have a tendency to join forces to fight.
This game is more of a game between the three major forces than a contest between soul masters.
The key to victory or defeat depends not only on the strength of the contestants, but also on the game of the forces behind them.
Han Yu took a deep breath. He knew that this game was far more complicated than he imagined. Countless eyes were watching the game secretly, and any subtle move could cause huge waves.
As for what is the biggest benefit of this competition for the three underground forces?
Only the top leaders of the three major underground forces know about it.
That is to control the smuggling of rare metals.
From the national level of the Sun-Moon Empire, the buying and selling of rare metals is strictly prohibited. Because of this, the price of rare metals remains high.
This can be said to be caused by the artificial control of the Sun-Moon Empire.
In this case, the smuggling of rare metals has become an extremely profitable way to make money.
This money cannot be earned openly, and the amount of rare metals used for smuggling must not be too much.
But it must be earned
The royal family, the military, the nobles, who doesn't want to take a bite of this huge cake?
They did this before.
But as time went on, when Prince Xu Tianran came to power, he immediately discovered this long-standing dirty thing.
The chaos caused by the three-party smuggling caused the loss of rare metals to far exceed what the Sun-Moon Empire wanted to control.
In anger, Xu Tianran decided to change.
It is obviously impossible to completely ban it. The more you suppress it, the stronger the rebound will be. What's more, he has not yet ascended to the throne, so he naturally dare not offend the military and the nobles too much.
After careful consideration, the prince pushed for a reshuffle of the underground forces.
Whoever wins the final victory in this competition will have exclusive control over the smuggling of rare metals.
Of course, this family must also hand over all the underground forces that they originally controlled to the other two parties. It is as fair as possible.
Compared with other industries, the huge profits from smuggling rare metals are too attractive.
The three parties are fighting for every inch of land. That's why there are such heavy rewards in this competition.
Of course, all of this is done in secret.
Not to mention Han Yu didn't know, all the participating soul mentors, even Huang Zheng, the disciple of the third elder, didn't know either.
For Xu Tianran, this is a re-control of the underground forces, and smuggling rare metals is also something he must grasp.
How to catch? Naturally, through the Xishui League, or through the Holy Spirit Church. It must be won!
The host Lu Qi stood aside with a smile on his face, and gracefully made a "please" gesture, leading the leaders of the three underground forces to the center of the competition stage. The flash flashed wildly, recording this rare scene.
"Dear audience, friends," Lucci's voice was loud and passionate, "After several months of exciting competition, we finally ushered in the final of this competition!"
Thunderous applause and cheers suddenly rang out from the audience, and the atmosphere was pushed to a climax.
Lucci pressed his hand, motioning everyone to be quiet, and continued: "Before the official start of the final, we are honored to invite three representatives of the organizers to give us a speech!
First of all, let us welcome the leader of Xishui League, Mr. Nangong Wan, with the warmest applause!"
Nangong Wan walked forward with a steady step. He was wearing a black robe with golden water patterns embroidered on it, which looked noble and majestic.
He nodded slightly, his eyes swept across the audience, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Although his heart was full of murderous intent towards Lucci, at this moment, he still maintained a perfect demeanor.
"Dear guests, friends," Nangong Wan's voice was deep and powerful, "I am very happy to be here today and witness the end of this grand event with you all."
He paused and continued: "This competition is jointly hosted by our Xishui League, Aodu Chamber of Commerce and Battle Soul Hall. It aims to select the best soul masters for the empire and provide a platform for the majority of soul masters to exchange and learn from each other."
"So far, the competition has achieved great success, and batches of young talents have emerged, contributing a good result to the empire's gambling industry." (End of this chapter)