Star Gate

Chapter 755: Disturbance (III)

The plant spirits were all in a recovery stage and weren’t putting all of their eggs in one basket like the naive little tree was. Perhaps... Li Hao might really get lucky and eliminate some enemies at the same time!

Of course, he had some ideas in mind as well. Any disturbance created in the outside world was too great when he drew his characters. Perhaps he could form his third and fourth characters inside the ruins. It was also inside the ruins that the little tree could deploy its strength without concern. There was great danger to it in the outside world.

After a while of deliberation, Li Hao proposed, “Let’s do this. We should spread word that we’re partnering and that the Night Watchers will join the Skystar Commander Office in ten days. The Skystar Martial Academy will also begin operations on that day. They will be joining the Skystar Commander Office as well. That gives the nine ministries more time to kill me!”

Yao Si’s head ached. This guy... was fearless! He actually felt it better to keep a low profile during all of these changes. There was no need for official action, wasn’t it good to keep everything under the radar?

However, Li Hao felt that that would impart a veneer of illegitimacy to everything! He wasn’t fighting for the sake of conquest. He wanted more people to know that he was resisting the unjust actions of the nine ministries and royal family, the chaotic times that they were in.

His thoughts were different from Yao Si and the rest. They felt that the proper course of action was to keep a low profile, to slowly proclaim himself king and gradually accumulate resources. That did not fit Li Hao’s preference.

“...whatever you wish...” Yao Si took a deep breath. “But I must reiterate, you must let people go if they do not wish to join the Skystar Commander Office.”

“Of course!” Li Hao smiled. “I also must emphasize that they can leave, but once they cause trouble, there is no other fate for them than death! Also, I will investigate those who have crimes on their record. I will not look the other way or let bygones be bygones!”

You’re seriously ruthless!

Yao Si still nodded, however, ensuring that the two reached an accord. “Then... what if the nine ministries really do want to lure you to the ruins to kill you? Do you want me to go in with you?”

“That’s fine!” Li Hao shook his head. “Director Yao can just hold down the fort on the outside! Not to mention, the nine ministries may not do so. It’s just my speculation.”

On the other hand, he himself was ready to do so.

Li Hao didn’t know that such were the plans of the nine ministries as well. They were currently fretting over how to lure Li Hao into the ruins and with what method they should use to kill him. What kind of treasure could they use to draw the young man’s attention?

If Li Hao knew, he would happily tell them what was the best bait for him. Let’s forget all the scheming and just start hitting each other!

But he didn’t know, and neither did they.

“Then... when do we announce this?

“In a moment!” Li Hao said calmly. “Let’s consolidate what is already set in stone and advertise that the Skystar Commander Office has only one duty—to eliminate all superhuman troublemakers and lawbreakers! Every superhuman falls within the Skystar Commander Office purview, even the nine ministries and royal family!

“We’ll show them if I, Li Hao, dare take these people on!” He laughed and looked at Yao Si. “A lot of people will probably curse at you for losing your mind once this is publicized!”

Run mad with me!

Yao Si was quite speechless. Indeed, most normal people would think that he’d gone crazy. But... I can’t help it after the little bastard beat me up. He didn’t say anything and simply nodded after a while.

......

As all sides cursed at Li Hao for lying and fooling them, as the residents of Skystar City learned that Li Hao had gone to the Avenue of the Nine Ministries, as Hou Xiaochen pondered when Yao Si would send Li Hao flying...

A sonorous voice rang magnificently through the city. It belonged to Yao Si and reverberated augustly in the ear.

“I am Yao Si, director of the Night Watchers! The Night Watchers were formed to cleanse the world of superhuman unrest. I find that my strength falters in my advancing age and I have suffered from the power struggle conducted by Yellow Dragon. We are beset by chaos and the Night Watchers no longer have the ability to return peace to the land!

“I am deeply unsettled by this and am grateful that today, Commander Li Hao of the Skystar Commander Office is willing to accept the heavy mantle of cleansing our world of superhuman unrest...

“In light of this, when the Skystar Commander Office officially opens in ten days time, I will lead the Night Watcher to join the new institution! We are willing to answer to Commander Li’s command and aid the Skystar Commander Office in completing the Night Watchers’ cherished goals!

“In ten days time, I will accept the position of vice commander in the Skystar Commander Office and continue to lead the Night Watchers. I hope to offer the last vestiges of strength I can to secure peace throughout the lands!”

......

The announcement shook Skystar City.

Hou Xiaochen’s office.

Hou Xiaochen crushed his cup with shock and astonishment. How was this possible?! Yao Si was a very difficult person to reason with. He was a premier martial master and had his own thoughts and determination, as well as his own plans.

Hou Xiaochen had thought that even if the two didn’t come to blows, Li Hao wouldn’t be able to easily persuade the other. And yet...

“Has Yao Si drank too much?” Hou Xiaochen rose to his feet, his eyes wide with surprise.

“Maybe he’s been convinced by Li Hao...” An astonished Manager Yu quickly replied. “Li Hao’s doing this for the public good, after all...”

The situation could not be that simple! How could a powerhouse like Yao Si bend the knee so easily for the public good and even bow his head to Li Hao!

Hou Xiaochen was too incredulous for words. Just what had happened?

......

The Inspectorate.

The inspector general appeared in the building’s lobby as soon as Yao Si started speaking. He slammed his palm down at the last word and shattered the table. A baleful look appeared on his face.

He’d supported Li Hao once before, but the Night Watchers were a subordinate agency to the Inspectorate and one of their prized jewels at the moment. And yet, neither Yao Si nor Li Hao asked for their approval before making this decision!

Li Hao was establishing the Skystar Commander Office and Yao Si was leading the Night Watchers straight to his banner. Yao Si would be a vice commander, which meant that the Skystar Commander Office was putting itself on the same footing as the Inspectorate! There’d been no forewarning or advance notice. They hadn’t even sent a messenger to the Inspectorate!

“Bastards!” The inspector general grit his teeth with a snarl. This went beyond the pale! This was over the line!

You should’ve told me beforehand if you were going to do this, and not just outright announce it like this! What, are you going to force something into reality?

The Inspectorate headquarters briefly stilled before heavyweights ran out of the lobby. Something big had developed, and this was much more severe than when Li Hao killed all those Arcanus! The dynasty’s only official supernatural agency had seceded from the Inspectorate and nine ministries, joining the institution that blatantly set itself against the nine ministries!

......

The royal palace.

General shock also reigned, along with disbelief. Yao Si had... bent the knee? How was that possible?!

“Go investigate why Yao Si has suddenly made this decision! Li Hao has just gone to talk to him, so why has this happened?”

“Understood!” Someone swiftly ran out. It wasn’t just the palace, but nobles and civilians on all sides that were agog with shock. Li Hao’s voice rang through the city at this time.

“The Skystar Commander Office will be officially established in ten days’ time. I am honored by the addition of the Night Watchers! It is my delight to partner with Director Yao for this grand undertaking of safeguarding the dynasty, protecting the nation, and defending our lands!

“In addition, the Skystar Commander Office will be establishing the Skystar Martial Academy. It is open only to ordinary people and will enroll a temporary cap of three thousand students. Earthturner Sword Hong Yitang will be the headmaster!

“I welcome all powerhouses and Silver Moon martial masters to join the Skystar Martial Academy as teachers. We will assemble an army of martial dao to pacify the unrest throughout the lands.

“From this day forth, all superhumans in the twenty-two central region provinces and Skystar City come under the jurisdiction of the Skystar Commander Office! Anyone who creates a disturbance or breaks the law will be executed without mercy!

“I thank the esteemed peerage in advance for their joint efforts!” The young voice rolling through the lands caused jaws to drop. Was this... an official declaration of war? Or was this only to seize power?

They didn’t know what the truth was, but they could sense the sudden eruption of mysterious power. Was the Skystar Commander Office... really going to wage war against the nine ministries, royal family, and even three great organizations?

......

Innumerable transmission pendants in Skystar lit up with activity. Various families of great factions shifted to action.

In a magnificent city of the central region, where countless supernaturals were gathered.

The shocking bolt of news out of the blue made some squeak with incomprehension. “Demon Sword is going to establish the Skystar Commander Office in Skystar City!”

No one paid attention to him. That was old news. But everyone reacted in the next second as well.

“The Night Watchers... Director Yao Si will be leading the Night Watchers to join the Skystar Commander Office. Li Hao says that all superhumans in the central region come under his command from today forth. Any who break the law will be... be... executed!”

Boom!

The city boiled over with activity.

“Who’s he trying to scare?” someone snorted.

“His hand won’t stretch here, will it?” another person fretted. “This is the City of Supernaturals with countless supernaturals here. It’s not under his rule!”

“He should figure out the three great organizations first!”

“We should keep a lower profile... That Li Hao killed so many Arcanus before that even the old minister Hu Xiao died in his hands...”