Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 849: Chapter 648: Trustworthiness

The return of the Avengers Alliance, and their hardline stance against Hong Tao, has caused a tremendous uproar nationwide.

At the same time, the news about Hong Tao dispatching clan members to send the Spirit Medium into the Land of Chaos, planning to bury all volunteers and Abnormal People if the bid for the Key fails, is being frantically circulated and heatedly discussed online.

Before this, there were already some rumors online. However, once the related posts appeared, they were immediately deleted.

The posters were also sternly warned by the relevant departments, and given Hong Tao’s special status, few netizens dared to talk about it.

Few believed Hong Tao dared to do this, would do this.

Furthermore, since the Land of Chaos was successfully closed, no one pursued this matter.

This time, due to Lin Feng’s public confrontation, at least hundreds of thousands of people personally heard his questioning, and this matter could no longer be concealed.

As the posts rapidly ferment, the internet is also in an uproar.

There are too many related posts, tens of thousands, it’s impossible to delete them all.

After the initial shock, the netizens’ emotions also grew increasingly angry.

Two years ago, besides the soldiers and Guardians, there were also many volunteers entering the Land of Chaos, of different ages, different professions, both civilians and Guardians.

In fact, before entering the Land of Chaos, everyone was prepared for sacrifice.

But even so, no one wanted to be cannon fodder.

Even if someone voluntarily became a sacrificial offering for the country, they didn’t want to be deceived.

Like a fool.

Active participation and passive acceptance, these are two completely different concepts.

In some netizens’ view, this was a setup from the very beginning.

And maybe Hong Tao was just a pawn.

Naturally, people began to question the government.

Since Hong Tao can sacrifice volunteers, sacrifice geniuses and Kings, if Abnormal People invade in the future, if war breaks out, will ordinary people like them also become sacrificial offerings?

The worldwide closure of Space Gates, billions of deaths and injuries, tens of billions displaced, perhaps this is the beginning of the sacrifice.

In the future, it might be their turn.

The panic and anger are spreading rapidly...

In the slightly dim meeting room, watching the video footage on the Light Curtain, the participants of the meeting showed varied expressions.

”This Lin Feng is simply too arrogant! Dare to threaten Emperor Hong!”

”Even if they’re extraordinarily talented and have become Kings, they still lack respect for the Emperors.”

”Respect for what? They’ve just slain an Extraordinary not long ago.”

”Young folks, being impulsive, being arrogant, it’s understandable.”

”I’ve long said that Hong Tao’s treatment of the Spirit Medium is a bit inhumane, what difference does it make to develop a few more Space Gates? What impact does it have on the situation? It’s just for personal gain, and now he’s been slapped in the face, insisted on going despite being told not to.”

”Luckily, they are still rational, if a real fight breaks out, it wouldn’t end well.”

People were talking over each other, discussing fervently, with expressions of astonishment and sentiment.

Lin Feng’s assertiveness was beyond everyone’s expectations.

He even dared to threaten Hong Tao verbally.

From the recorded video, Lin Feng and others showed no fear at all, ready for battle.

They firmly believed that if Hong Tao made the first move, the Avengers Alliance would definitely have the courage to kill him on the spot.

If it would succeed is one thing, but Lin Feng and the others certainly had the idea and preparation.

If it were somewhere else, it’s possible that a battle would have indeed broken out.

That’s the reason for the greatest shock and dissatisfaction among people.

They were surprised to find that the once seemingly obedient Avengers Alliance appeared to have slipped out of their control.

They had no control over the Alliance’s movements.

This alliance not only showed no restraint against Abnormal People, but seemed to be the same towards them.

As if there was no action they weren’t willing to take.

”Why do you think they would be obedient and compliant? Or rather, why would they think they have to be obedient and compliant?”

Amidst the clamor, a voice with a hint of ridicule sounded.

Under everyone’s gaze, Zhou Chengfeng, with his gray hair, glasses, gentle and scholarly demeanor, laughed softly:

”In my view, in terms of strength, the Avengers Alliance has slain an Extraordinary. In terms of achievements, they’ve closed the Land of Chaos, making Abnormal People tremble in fear, the sheer number of sealed Space Gates is unmatched by any other power, ten Hong Tao’s couldn’t compare. Why would you subconsciously think they need to obediently follow orders? Because they’re young? Because they’re of a young age? Or because they lack status?”

There was silence, facing Zhou Chengfeng’s questioning, people looked at each other, but none spoke.

Because what Zhou Chengfeng said was the truth.

Even though Lin Feng and his group have become Kings and even hold the record of slaying an Extraordinary, subconsciously, they didn’t place Lin Feng and others on equal footing.

In a proper position.

”Exactly!”

After a moment of silence, someone agreed, laughingly said: ”Would obedient and compliant people openly declare war on the Divine Martial Continent? Would obedient and compliant people make Abnormal People tremble in fear? They are inherently lawless, that’s how they’ve grown so rapidly to this point.”

Hong Tao is equally arrogant and domineering, even unreasonable.

He has no bottom line.

Many present looked down on Hong Tao, but they didn’t say it due to his status as Emperor, so revered, now with Lin Feng’s slap to Hong Tao, many are gloating over his misfortune.

”Let’s discuss the posts online about Hong Tao, Lin Feng’s public questioning has exposed this matter.”

An elder spoke in a heavy tone.

Compared to the conflict between Hong Tao and the Avengers Alliance, the public’s questioning and distrust of the government are causing more headaches.

At this point, it’s no longer about just Hong Tao.

If it’s not handled properly this time, it will cause very serious consequences.

Not to mention whether the public’s trust in the government will decline, but in the future, if another situation like the Land of Chaos occurs, how many people would be willing to become volunteers?

Once this trust crisis arises, it’s hard to mend.

This matter is indeed quite tricky.

Back then, Hong Tao seemingly made the decision on his own, but he had some supporters behind him, otherwise, he alone wouldn’t have the authority to reach this point.

”Lin Feng did it on purpose.”

A Guardian spoke in a dissatisfied tone: ”He’s trying to ruin Hong Tao’s reputation, preventing him from publicly targeting the Spirit Medium again. Only Lin Feng didn’t realize how much damage this matter would do to the government’s image!”

Lin Feng’s intent is clear, and his plan succeeded brilliantly.

Lin Feng has tens of millions of followers, any news about him reaches the headlines.

His appeal and influence in Hua Country are matched by few.

His public questioning of an Emperor, this news cannot be hidden.

After popularization, netizens also understand what a Spirit Medium is.

Understand why a weak girl could seal the Celestial Chart Demon Beast Sha Mi.

For the tragic experiences of Hong Yi, netizens expressed sympathy.

Yet after the pity, what prevails is anger.

Now, many netizens have posted, openly questioning Hong Tao, whether the facts are as Lin Feng said.