Chapter 180 - Conflict

As the crowd beholds the decapitated head, they were all shocked. Some of their faces turned into disgust with some of them vomiting on the side. As these were the people who had never been in a fight, killed or rarely seen a Spirit Beast before.

The Soul Master was able to hold up better, but most of them had trouble look on their faces. But it was the rest that showed a reaction that caused Bloody Stag and the other Evil Soul Masters to discreetly smile.

The look of appreciation and joy at the spirit beast head. They didn't care about where the evil soul master got the head or how they were able to get it. Nor did they care it wasn't the head of the Calamities.

All they cared about was it was the head of the same race of the being who caused them to suffer. Some of them even began to imagine it was the head of the Dread Wolf, Fafnir in the hand of Bloody Stag.

'Ahh! That's the reaction! That's the look.' Thought Bloody Stag as he secretly smiled inside as he saw the desperate hunger and longing of some of the people in the crowd.

He could see it was a mix of soul masters and mortals but it didn't matter. As with their method, it would be easier to raise the power and strength of even the mortals.

'Especially since the state of the world at the moment, is the best for us.' Thought Bloody Stag with a silent chuckle before his eyes slightly narrow and glancing at the side.

"Who dares create a disturbance at the River Land Spirit Pagoda?" A mighty voice resounded throughout the area. A moment later, eight figures were approaching from the side, with their whole aura and presence standing out from the crowd.

Half of them were middle ages man who was wearing military issue uniform, while the others were women. They all carried serious expression that was both grave and filled with killing intent as they stared at the Evil Soul Master.

These were none other than the Federation and Spirit Pagoda high-ranking Soul Masters. They were stationed around the River Land City to not only guard it but also look for evil soul masters.

As there have been many reports of those evil soul master venturing into the city and trying to recruit others into their disgusting cult.

Yet they would have never thought these lunatics would not only come out in the open to recruit but bring the heads of Spirit Beasts.

"Disgusting." Mutter Bai Xiao the leader of the Federation Attack Force in River Land City.

He was staring at the decapitated head while feeling inwardly disgusted at the cruel actions of the evil soul master. It wasn't just him but the others behind him as they began summoning their martial spirit.

Yet to their confusion, the Evil Soul Masters were not only not summoning their martial soul but weren't showing any sign of fear or anxiousness. In fact, they were looking at them in joy and haughty disdain as if their actions were hilarious to them.

"People of River Land City! Look at your apparent protectors! Look at them as they finally appear and approach!"Shouted Bloody Stag out loud causing the whole crowd to shift their attention towards the Federation and Spirit Pagoda forces.

Bai Xiao and the other's face turned grave as they saw the unkind expression of the people. Of course, they already knew they weren't very liked as much, evident by the protesting.

But to think they would still show such hostility even when there was Evil Soul Masters in front of them.

"I'm sure some of you are hesitating on joining us! All because you all still have faith in them! You all have faith that they will bring results and get your revenge! And so, let's ask them! Ask them exactly what they will do!"Shouted Bloody Stag towards the people before turning to Bai Xiao and the others.

"What are you guys going to do about the Spirit Beast and the peoples suffering?" Questioned one of the other Evil Soul Masters.

"Yes! When are you going to mount an attack? Actually are you guys going to even mount one?"Another one voice resounded out.

"What about those Spirit Beasts? Are you guys just going to let them go?" Another one voice out.

Bai Xiao and the faces of the others were becoming graver by the seconds. As the questions being aimed at them by the Evil Soul Masters weren't something people like they could answer.

Even if they wanted to make a response, they knew they couldn't make any hollow promises or it may be used against the Federation and the Spirit Pagoda. Not only that but they may just get in trouble for their words, which was something they couldn't handle or face.

'They actually didn't try and say anything?' Thought the Bloody Stag while laughing inwardly.

"Do you see? Do you see how they have no response or answer! How they have been leading all of you on, time and time again!"Shouted the Blood Stag with his expression turning into disgust.

Some of the people in the crowd were revealing looks of pent-up frustration, while the rest were inwardly annoyed and burning with anger. How could they not be? They were expecting at minimum for the Federation and Spirit Pagoda to at least have a response or a plan.

Unbeknownst to most of them, their rage was starting to grow with negative energy and emotion surrounding them. Some of their faces were contorting, others were clenching their fist and gritting their teeth.

It was then the people began shouting and yelling at the forces before them. They were all shouting and questioning them on what they were going to do.

"Were you all lying to us!"

"Are you all really not going to do anything!"

"How can you guys not have a plan!"

The Federation and Spirit Pagoda people were at a loss on what to do exactly. As they knew they couldn't attack the people or disregard them to attack the Evil Soul Masters. In fear of getting them caught in the crossfire.

Far behind the Spirit Pagoda and Federation people were two figures who have been watching for a while.

"Master... How can they show so much hostility, while those evil soul masters are there?"Questioned Xu Xiaoyan in shock as she saw the crowd shouting at the Federation and Spirit Pagoda forces.

"They are blinded by their rage and sorrow." Said Yali softly as she saw even Soul Masters who were young and old also shouting.

It still astonished her, on how a person's anger and lost can blind them so much. With even them being pushed to forsake their people and sometimes even the world because of their grief. Yet, she couldn't fault them for this but only hope they can recover before it's too late.

'Now for the finishing touch.' Thought Bloody Stag as he moved for the others to kick open the brown bags.

They all nodded and to the shock of not only the crowd but the others who were watching. Countless Spirit Beast heads began rolling, causing the whole place to go quiet.

"Do you all need more Proof! We ca-"

But before Bloody Stag could finish his sentence, he felt a terrifying and horrible aura from afar. He wasn't the only one as the crowd and the others were able to feel the same aura. But while the Evil Soul Master felt something unpleasant, they felt warmth and love from the aura.

"Master?" Questioned Xu Xiaoyan as she saw Yali unleashing her aura, while her rings appeared behind her.

"Follow me." Said Yali simply as her figure moved gracefully towards the front.

Xu Xiaoyan blinks her eyes but still followed behind. As the duo approached the area, the Evil Soul Masters face began to turn grave, a far cry from how it was before. While the Spirit Pagoda and Federation face began to express joy.

For how could they not be happy? As the person that was approaching was none other than the Holy Spirit Douluo or sometimes called the Angele of Hope.

"Your holiness!" Shouted Bai Xiao and the others as they look at Yali with awe and reverence.

Even though Shrek didn't get along with the Spirit Pagoda and the Federation. That didn't mean most of the members of these forces didn't admire the members in Shrek. Especially the Holy Spirit Yali, as she was nothing less than an angel to them.

"Let's capture them." Said Yali simply after flashing a smile towards them and then moving towards the Evil Soul Master.

"Roger!"

The Evil Soul Masters's face grimaced and turned ugly as they saw the appearance of the Holy Spirit Douluo. Even if they were brave and confident enough to come out in the opening, they still wouldn't want to face one of Shrek Sea God Pavillion members.

Especially the Holy Spirit Douluo, Yali, whose Martial Soul was basically poison to them. Just which Evil Soul Master did not know about the Angel of Hope Martial Soul? Even though it wasn't a battle type of martial soul, it was still fatal towards them.

As the element of light is something deadly towards all Soul Master who delve in the power of negative and evil energy. The Angel of Hope even more so, since it was a support type that brings out its full potential when it's surrounded by a force of strong people.

"Are you all willing to fight! While there are innocents around!"Shouted one of the Evil Spirit Master towards the approaching Holy Spirit Douluo.

"That is none of your concern." Said Yali simply before a small smile formed on her face.

"Who Dares!"

But that was all the Evil Soul Master could say before Yali and the other forces pounced upon them.

The sounds of clashing erupted, with flashes of Spirit Rings and techniques being used. Holy Spirit Yali was taking on multiple Evil Soul Masters by herself, while also making sure to heal the others.

Even Xu Xiaoyan was helping out, as she began using her bow and Absolute control to help out. While also making sure to keep out any bystanders from getting into the conflict or hit by a stray attack.

Yet while all of this was happening, a figure was sitting on a tower that was able to oversee everything in the city square. His feet were dangling from the tower edges, while his hand was pop up on his chin, as he stared downwards with an indifferent look.

"Humanity truly is amusing." Said Tang Wulin before chuckling in amus_e_m_e_nt.