"If you're not in a hurry to reincarnate, I advise you not to try again. I feel like I could leave at any moment."
The souls then somewhat dismissed their thoughts.
Li Chonglou did not participate in their discussion. In his opinion, even complete fusion with the stone was just one method. His true trump card still lay in the breakthrough of his curse power. Therefore, he didn't have much expectation for these things.
However, with this group of souls present, he could still feel at ease. He currently had no clue on how to completely break the seal on his curse power, and being able to unseal his strength through the fusion of souls was an alternative path.
At the very least, it could handle most situational troubles.
What the three of them didn't know was that at this moment, outside the Martial Arts Association, a group of disciples were searching everywhere with great fervor.
"That's strange, where did the people go?"
"Could they have run to the inner area? We've already searched once and haven't seen anyone."
"Don't say that! If they really entered the inner area, will we get any reward? Everyone, keep searching!"
The same news also reached Hua Nanhu's office.
He was still busy at this moment, and the bored man sitting opposite him was already getting restless.
"I say, Old Hua, why don't I go take a walk in the outer area?"
As soon as the disciple who came to report left, the man couldn't help but ask directly.
Hua Nanhu glanced at him faintly and said, "Do I not know what you're thinking? You, to personally deal with two intruders, if this gets out, won't it make people think that our Martial Arts Association has no one?"
The man said somewhat helplessly, "But you don't know when you'll be done. I'm really bored sitting here."
Hua Nanhu's brows furrowed slightly. After a long period of contemplation, he said, "Forget it, they can't enter the inner area without a guide. You can just wander around that area."
The man looked somewhat disappointed, but thinking that it was better than being bored sitting there, he nodded, got up, and left Hua Nanhu's office.
Hua Nanhu's office was at the end of a corridor, with the elevator entrance on the other side. On his left and right stood two men in green robes.
These green robes were a special guard of the Martial Arts Association, with a status second only to the elders, and their strength was naturally not to be underestimated. When the man saw the figures of the two, his eyes flashed with brilliance.
He first walked to the elevator entrance as if nothing had happened. As he directly entered the elevator, the man suddenly made a move, launching a straight punch at the green-robed man on the left without any warning.
The latter, though startled, was not flustered. He quickly raised his hand to block, but the next second, the man suddenly disappeared from his sight. Before the green-robed man could even register what had happened, he heard a muffled grunt from the opposite side. When he looked closely, his companion had already rolled his eyes back and lost consciousness.
"You!"
The green-robed man's body immediately erupted with a powerful aura. Unfortunately, before he could make any move, he suddenly felt a sharp pain at the back of his neck, and an intense dizziness instantly surged.
"This is impossible!"
The green-robed man's expression was one of great shock before he fainted. After all, for people at their level, it was almost impossible to be ambushed and knocked unconscious by a chop to the neck!
They were at least Grandmasters of internal energy, and their entire bodies would be protected by instinctive internal energy!
The only explanation for such a situation was that the opponent's strength completely crushed them and could break through their internal energy!
This was precisely what the green-robed man could not accept.
Therefore, even as he lost consciousness, his face was filled with disbelief.
"It's really a bit weak."
The man's figure suddenly reappeared at the elevator entrance, dusting off his hands with a bored expression.
In Hua Nanhu's office, the computer next to him, which had been normal, suddenly flashed a red screen accompanied by a beeping alarm.
Hua Nanhu glanced up, and a look of helplessness appeared on his face.
"This guy, as expected, is a troublemaker wherever he goes."
Hua Nanhu muttered, shaking his head. He then ignored it and continued to analyze the thick data records in his hands.
"The situation in Shangjing is likely becoming more and more complicated. The big players behind the scenes are probably about to show themselves. I just don't know if the General Bureau is ready."
Hua Nanhu looked at the stack of thick documents in his hand and suddenly sighed, but he quickly immersed himself in them again.
At this time, Qinglin finally led the two along a small path to the dividing line between the inner and outer areas.
The two areas were separated by a wall over two meters high, with electrified fencing extending from the top. Not to mention ordinary people, even some experts would find it absolutely impossible to scale the wall to get from the outside to the inside.
Qinglin was currently at a security checkpoint.
"To enter the inner area, you must pass through the security zone. There's an automatic alarm every five meters on the electrified fence. If you try to cross carelessly, you're likely to be shot down by lasers."
As she entered the security booth to verify their identities, Qinglin did not forget to inform the two. It was unclear whether it was a genuine reminder or an attempt to highlight her contribution.
The security booth was actually empty, consisting only of a small passage with two electronic doors. Li Chonglou saw Qinglin use two different cards consecutively to successfully pass, clearly indicating that entering the inner area was extremely strict within the Martial Arts Association.
"First, take us to find Yang Dongtian."
As soon as they entered the inner area, Li Chonglou reminded Qinglin. She nodded and said, "That's naturally no problem. I don't know where that guy is. If we don't run into him, you can consider yourselves lucky."
When she said "lucky," Qinglin's face clearly showed reluctance.
This guy, even watching the show, was so obvious, without any disguise. Li Chonglou couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.
The architectural style of the inner area of the Martial Arts Association differed significantly from the outer area. After entering, Li Chonglou saw almost all retro-style buildings, and there wasn't a single tall building. However, the surveillance and modern technology were far more prevalent than in the outer area.
If nothing else, Li Chonglou spotted five or six surveillance cameras within a hundred meters, as well as some automatic alarm devices. Even the guide, Qinglin, walked extremely cautiously.
"In the inner area, do not trespass carelessly. We have stationed modern troops here."
Qinglin warned. However, as soon as she finished speaking, a patrol squad suddenly appeared ahead.
There were six people in total, each carrying a submachine gun on their backs.
Seeing this, Li Chonglou's brow furrowed slightly.