About an hour and a half later, the reddish-gold divine fire around Philip the First burned out completely. This person's body was also eroded by the wind, turning into dust that drifted in the air.
Kang Xiuli stood where he was, looking at the dark golden armguard left behind by Philip the First. He looked lost and indescribable.
As Li Mochen enjoyed the further integration of his soul, he also looked at the armguard. His eyes flashed with a strange light. He thought to himself that Philip the First did not seem to care about the Wildenstein family. Before he died, he had left behind something good for his descendants.
Using the mythical equipment that contained the power of curse and misfortune as a foundation, Philip had burned everything he had and the Philosopher's Stone, allowing this item to improve again.
Not only did it strengthen the two great Divine Rights of curse and misfortune, but it also imprinted the Divine Right of disaster on the armguard. Apart from that, its defense was also very strong, and it could control the power of fire.
All of these greatly improved its grade, crossing the threshold of a mid-level mythical equipment.
More importantly, this item was like the Scarlet Dragon Armor, also marked with a bloodline. In the future, only descendants of the Wildenstein family could use this item. This was a magic item that could be used by a supreme family!
After looking at it with an appreciative gaze for a moment, Li Mochen turned his gaze to Kang Xiuli.
"Old man, he's already dead, but you don't look too happy?"
"When I was young, Philip personally guided me in my studies and bloodline development. At that time, he was a god in my heart. "
Kang Xiuli's face was pale. "I have cleansed my hatred, but Clarissa, your mother, Elena, and our unborn child are all gone. Nothing can be changed. If possible, I want all of this to not have happened. "
Li Mochen could not help but be speechless. After a soft sigh, Kang Xiuli threw the dark golden armguard to Li Mochen. "Give it to Hazel. Its original name was the Cursed Armguard. It was a mythical equipment that Philip got from the Native Americans. But now, it might be more appropriate to call it 'Philip's Arm of Calamity'. I did not like it very much, and I did not like to see anything to do with Philip. However, as a mythical equipment, it was still very powerful. In our Wildenstein family, Hazel is the only one who can unleash its full potential. "
"Smart move. She won't let this equipment down."
Li Mochen simply put away the bracer. He only felt that it was a pity that Hazel's accumulation and foundation were still too weak. Otherwise, with this mythical equipment, Hazel would be able to reach the combat power of a weak god.
"I believe you, but you've protected her too tightly."
Kang Xiuli looked around. "What's the situation in the city?"
When Philip ignited the Divine Fire, he was still completely focused on the former. He knew that Phillip had a strong will and possessed a large number of secret techniques. As long as he made the slightest mistake, he might give Phillip a chance to revive. Thus, he didn't dare to be distracted at all.
It was only at this time that he had the leisure to pay attention to the situation in the City of Atlanta.
"Not good, it could even be said to be very bad …"
Li Mochen's expression became complicated. "The post-war disaster relief is going well. Based on the current situation, Atlanta's property losses are very serious. More than 50 buildings have collapsed, worth at least 30 billion gold duns. There are also many casualties. According to the current statistics, more than 35,000 people have died, and the number of missing has reached 3,700. "
In America, even a large-scale natural disaster would not cause such a number of casualties. And these people's undeserved disasters were caused by the war between him and Philip and the National Association of Progressives.
What was worth mentioning was that a large portion of them could actually be spared. As long as his deputy took action in advance and controlled the situation in Atlanta.
However, if today's war could be repeated, Li Mochen would still do the same thing without any regrets. Only by seriously injuring Ron Edmund could he kill the Demon Wolf Fenrir and seize the Sky Scepter.
Otherwise, his enemies might not be able to win in Atlanta, but they could preserve their strength to the greatest extent and take away the Demon Wolf Fenrir and the Sky Scepter.
The tragic situation in the City of Atlanta reminded him of his original intention in cultivating immortal techniques.
He wouldn't let others control his fate, and he wouldn't lose his life because of someone else's mistake. This was the reason why he stepped on the path of immortal cultivation and pursued power.
"That's not bad!"
Kang Xiuli's expression was very calm. He didn't care about the 30,000 casualties at all. "I'll let the Wildenstein Charity Foundation follow up and provide a high pension for the wounded and the dead. However, the aftermath is still very troublesome. What are you going to do? "
"One by one."
Li Mochen sighed again and looked at the dozens of black smoke pillars in front of him. "If you're talking about public opinion, I have a way to solve it."
After all, their side had won the war, so the harvest was very big. In the future, the Howard family's assets of 370 billion gold duns would be enough for all of them to eat and drink to their heart's content.
Therefore, the more troublesome follow-up matters were the casualties and compensation, as well as public opinion.
He knew that Kang Xiuli wouldn't care about how many people died in Atlanta. In his eyes, as long as the number of casualties in Atlanta didn't exceed a certain number and affect the Wildenstein family's business, he didn't need to care.
Therefore, the only thing worth mentioning was public opinion and the power of the government that was coerced by public opinion and public opinion.
After this, the Wildenstein family, as the party responsible for the large-scale disaster in Atlanta, would definitely be involved in the vortex of public opinion and be condemned by the media and the public.
If they didn't handle it well, they would be hated by the public for a period of time in the future, and they would be universally rejected by the society of America.
However, Li Mochen already had a plan to deal with this matter before he started the war. At first, he only planned to fight Philip the First and the others in the suburbs.
Kang Xiuli looked doubtful, but he didn't ask again. "So how's the harvest this time? I mean those demigods. "
"That's beyond my expectations!"
Speaking of this, Li Mochen's spirit was slightly lifted.
In this demigod battle, in addition to the Sky Scepter and Philip's Arm of Calamity, he had obtained two low-level mythical equipment.
One was called the Blue Sky Armor, which came from the demigod Clara Konzel who was known as the Blue Sky. It allowed people to control the Godly Right of Space.
It was the 'sky' in the natural sense, not the 'void' in the conceptual sense, but it was still very powerful. It could control everything in the air, suppress the ability of others to fly, and enhance one's ability to control wind, water vapor, lightning, and other aspects related to the sky.
The second mythical equipment was a ring called the Ring of Strengthening. It came from Magician Ron Edmund. The ability of the ring and the power of the Godly Right was "Strengthening."
It could allow a weak Mage to have a physique comparable to a demigod, and at the same time, increase it with the Godly Right of Strengthening.
Fortunately, Ron Edmund's main body didn't know much about the field of "Strengthening." Less than ten seconds after he appeared, he was seriously injured by his sub-body, Li Mochen, with a shot. Otherwise, this Godly Right ability could at least increase the combat power of Philip the First and the others by more than 30%.
And before Ron Edmund returned to his divine kingdom, the "Blood-eyed Angel" Robert Yvonne, who had killed his way to this front, forcibly cut off his arm with the help of Robespierre, also making this powerful magician lose this powerful divine weapon.
There were as many as 13 similar mythical equipment, most of which were contributed by General George Mattiola alone. The six long swords were all similar to the mythical level.
Thomson Beo thought that they weren't useful and was going to sell them to him for 1.5 billion gold duns. This referred to Thomson Beo's share. The others had also contributed to the death of General Giorgio Mattiola.
As for those sacred artifacts and the huge amount of wealth carried by those demigods, Li Mochen no longer cared about them. On the other hand, the tool blank that Robert found in the alchemy room of the "Conservation of Energy" Magic Tower caught his attention very much.
If he guessed correctly, it seemed to be a divine item made from the bones of the offspring of the "Mortal Serpent Jörmungandr" —
…
Just as Conxiuli expected, less than 20 minutes after the incident of the divine war in Atlanta, the news about the war was overwhelming all over America.
Not only did the major television networks follow up 24 hours a day, but the channels with higher ratings also produced special programs for the war. And all the newspapers, whether they were political news or entertainment sports, at least half of all their pages were related to the war in the City of Atlanta.
They accused the Wildenstein family of being heartless and lawless. Comments that they should take responsibility for this public safety incident and calls for the government to impose sanctions came one after another, surging in every corner of society in America.
At this time, the benefits of controlling the fifth largest media group in America began to show.
On the fourth day after the war, during prime time, when the heat of the divine war in Atlanta had subsided, a 45-minute documentary about the "Beast Blood Potion" was broadcasted on all 25 television stations of the Rising Sun TV Network.
The bloody scene, the estimated death toll of up to 1.97 million people, the tragic scene of a large number of missing colored people turning into monsters under the influence of the potion, and the phrase "National Association of Progressives" that kept appearing in the documentary, once again ignited the public opinion of the whole of America.
That night, more than 30 million people flooded the streets, causing traffic in all major cities in America to be paralyzed. Many industries and buildings belonging to the association were destroyed.
Then, at 8 o 'clock the next day, on a talk show on America's Current Politics TV Network, the host, Arnold Carroll, fired at the National Association of Progressives.
This gold medal host, who was poached by Ms. Drew, not only exposed the relationship between the demon wolf Fenrir and the National Association of Progressives, but also hinted to the public that the cause of the divine war in Atlanta might be related to the National Association of Progressives' attempt to cover up the truth about the "Beast Blood Potion."
This caused the public opinion of the whole of America to change dramatically. Although the Wildenstein family was still attacked by many media, the main focus of the people in America had shifted to the "Beast Blood Potion" and the National Association of Progressives.
Even in Atlanta, because the Wildenstein Group and the Rising Sun Corporation held a press conference in time, they announced that they would take responsibility and were willing to compensate for the losses of the various industries. Gradually, the various industries stopped denouncing the Wildenstein family.
Therefore, the local prosecutors in Atlanta and Georgia immediately slowed down the investigation of the illegal activities of the Wildenstein family.
"The situation is getting better, boss."
That night, Nannet Drew called Li Mochen again, "You don't have to worry too much about the Congress. In the current situation, it is difficult for them to pass the bill to sanction the Wildenstein Group and the Rising Sun Corporation, and thoroughly investigate the truth of the tragedy in the City of Atlanta. The White House will not allow it. After all, our President is responsible for this incident. At that time, everyone in the city of Atlanta heard that General George Mattiola is the special envoy appointed by him. He is our ally in this regard. He will try his best to restrain the members of the Civic Party. Some people in the Congress also know the consequences. Once this bill is passed, it will be a huge disaster. The only beneficiary will be the National Association of Progressives. "
"The best defense now is to attack. I will continue to create public opinion and force the FBI and the Department of Justice to investigate the 'Beast Blood Potion' incident and continue to expose their illegal activities."
Nannet Drew's voice was full of confidence, "So don't worry, boss. The National Association of Progressives is notorious and inextricably linked to the KKK. They have too many weaknesses that can be attacked. In the media and public opinion, they are naturally at a disadvantage. I dare not say that I can completely disintegrate them, but I swear that if we maintain the current intensity of attack, in a month at most, I will reduce the size of the National Association of Progressives by 70%! I will force all the big families in America to voluntarily withdraw from this organization. The only thing I am worried about is the Department of Defense and the military. Many of them have high hopes for the 'Beast Blood Potion.' But now, we have pierced through it. "
"Ms. Drew, you don't have to worry about the military. We have a trump card in our hands, something that can replace the 'Beast Blood Potion.' In fact, I have already contacted the Department of Defense, Lieutenant General Daniel Boone, not long ago. He is very interested and has promised to appease those guys for me. "
"Wow!"
Ms. Drew exclaimed, "Replace the 'Beast Blood Potion'? If so, then I don't have to worry about anything. Just wait for my good news, boss. "
"I am looking forward to it, Ms. Drew!"
Li Mochen also smiled in a relaxed manner. "I feel more and more that hiring you to manage my Rising Sun Media is really my life's fortune. I have to thank you."
"That is also my fortune, boss!" Nannet Drew chuckled. "Whether it is Rising Sun Media or the 'Beast Blood Potion' incident, they are all inseparable from your military support. In this world, media people like us are actually very weak."
"After all, it is my business. This is what I should do, isn't it?"
Li Mochen paused at this point. "I heard that the Citizen's Party has already prepared to push you to participate in the South Carolina Senate by-election. Did you reject it? This is a rare opportunity, Drew — "
"No! No! Boss, I am still very young. I am only in my early forties. Even if I go to Congress at this age, it is impossible for me to become a leader among the senators. "
Ms. Drew interrupted Li Mochen's words. "As the manager of the fifth largest media group in the country, I can make all the members of Congress beg me to establish my own connections and influence. But if it is in Congress, then I am just a small shrimp being commanded by others. I would be crazy to give up my current position and run for a small senator at this time. It won't be too late for me to wait until I am 60. Boss, I still haven't gotten the shares that you promised me, right? Or are you not satisfied with my current job and want to replace me? "
"How is that possible?"
Hearing this, Li Mochen couldn't help but smile. "OK! It is fine if you don't want to go. I just want to tell you, Ms. Drew, whatever decision you make regarding your future, I will give you my full support. "
After hanging up the phone, Conxiuli, who was sitting in the chairman's seat not far away, raised his eyes and looked at him. "Ms. Drew is indeed an outstanding professional manager, especially in the media field. This time, the battle of public opinion was fought very well, so that we won't be drowned by the people's spittle. André, you can tell her my praise. "
"It is indeed amazing."
Robert Linden also let out a light laugh. "Before this, I thought the situation this time would be very troublesome, and I would have to live with my tail between my legs for at least three to five years."
At this time, this group of people was in a conference room on the 98th floor of the Wildenstein Building.
Li Mochen didn't like to participate in the affairs of the Wildenstein Group. He would postpone the internal meetings of the group if he could, and when he really couldn't, he would be distracted by his personal cultivation, as well as the study of the 'root' and the 'path.'
But today, they were having a meeting on how to divide the assets left behind by the enemy.
This included the Howard family's 370 billion assets in the world of light, as well as a large military fortress and many armed personnel in the world of dark that was worth more than 150 billion. In addition, this family also had many hidden assets that needed to be sorted out one by one.
The assets that Philip the First directly and indirectly controlled reached more than 70 billion; Margaret and her brother also controlled a huge wealth of nearly 30 billion.
There were also a few demigods who had died. They also had some assets in the City of Atlanta. Conxiuli didn't intend to keep it for them, so he planned to seize it all.
But now, after all, it was a society ruled by law, so these assets must be transferred to them in a 'legal' form. The methods were nothing more than fictitious debts, false reports of losses, and so on, which were very troublesome.
So until the fifth day after the war, they still couldn't deal with this aspect of affairs. Fortunately, in the City of Atlanta, no one dared to snatch food from the tiger's mouth. Because of the powerful force of the Wildenstein family, all parties were trying their best to cooperate, so everything went smoothly.
And if all the procedures were completed, Xuri Construction would get a property company that originally belonged to the Howard family that was worth 42 billion gold duns, a pharmaceutical company that was worth 37 billion gold duns, an 'East Coast Union Bank' that was worth 50 billion gold duns, and the 'Howard Castle' that was about to be renamed 'Moon City' by Li Mochen.
This city was not far from the Crimson Lands, about 12,000 kilometers away, located in a depression. Li Mochen planned to build a Sunrise City in the Crimson Lands, echoing with Moon City, and then find a way to connect these two territories in the future.
In addition, there were some sporadic stocks and real estate that belonged to Li Mochen, totaling about 20 billion gold duns.
As for the rest, most of it belonged to the Wildenstein Group and Conxiuli. Then, the Linden family, the Targaryen family, Franks, and others would also get a part of this huge cake according to their own contributions.
It was not until 10 o 'clock that the distribution and transfer of these assets came to a complete plan.
Just when everyone got up and left with satisfaction, Franks asked with concern, "Ammo, there should be no problem with Howard Castle, right?"
He was referring to the private army that originally belonged to the Howard family in Howard Castle.
In the Dark World, this family had a private army of eight field divisions, a total of 170,000 people, and more than 20 Legends.
Originally, with the strength of the Wildenstein family and Xuri Construction, it would be easy to deal with these private army and Legends.
But the problem was that Li Mochen now had to face the war with the National Association of Progressives at the same time.
The fight between these two families was now not limited to the political and media circles. In the financial and business circles, both sides were also carrying out various forms of secret war.
For example, to prevent Xuri Electrical Appliances Retail Company from obtaining new stores, to attack the capital flow of the Wildenstein Group, to interrupt various cooperation with them, and so on. It was as if a mountain was pressing down on them.
However, these actions of the National Association of Progressives were not enough to shake the foundation of the Wildenstein family. A more intense battle broke out between the armed men of both sides.
At this time, the Outsiders and Legends of both sides were engaged in fierce exchanges of fire and killing throughout the country.
In terms of numbers, there was no doubt that the Wildenstein Group was at a complete disadvantage. But in the battle of the Legends, they had a great advantage.
On this side, Lord of Void Night and Li Mochen could carry out high-speed movements throughout the country, and they had the Banishing Spell and Dimensional Vortex that most Demigods could do nothing about. This caused the Demigods on the opposite side to not dare to enter the battlefield easily. Once the number of Legends exceeded three, they would be strongly attacked by Delfinia and Li Mochen.
And the Wildenstein family's advantage in the Legends was also transmitted down, which led to the current situation of the two sides being evenly matched.
In such a state, Li Mochen had to divide his troops to occupy Fort Howard and wipe out the remaining forces of the Howard family, which could not help but worry Franks.
Li Mochen replied with a smile, "No problem, Mr. Benedict has agreed to my request to borrow troops. The Benedict family will send three field divisions, plus my own four armored regiments and two reinforced mechanized infantry brigades to deal with a group of guys who have lost their leader and have lost their morale. That should be enough. "
"Roland Benedict? It seems that I was thinking too much. "
Franks laughed involuntarily, "It's good that you have confidence. If you feel that something is difficult, we, the Teutonic Crusades, have three Hunting Groups on the Anatolian continent, which can be transferred back to Atlanta at any time."
And after this person left, Li Mochen looked at Kang Xiuli again, "I noticed at the beginning of the meeting that you have something to say to me, right?"
"It's about Margaret and her brother."
Kang Xiuli looked at him with a complicated and obscure gaze, "You are asking Clark Banfield to find their whereabouts, right?"
"Yes, there is such a thing."
Li Mochen had no intention of hiding it. He nodded slightly, "Banfield told me that he has found some strong clues and will soon find their whereabouts."
Kang Xiuli couldn't help but take a deep breath, "At this moment, I don't know what to say. André, after all, they are my children. "
"But they are also my enemies."
Li Mochen's eyes were piercingly cold, unyielding, "You can't stop my revenge, this is my right."
Kang Xiuli frowned slightly, "Hatred does not need to be resolved by killing, you can try another way. André, after all, they are your blood relatives, and they are no longer a threat to you. "
"Impossible!"
Li Mochen sneered, "Old man, Philip is also your blood relative, why don't you try another way?"
This was the bottom line that he couldn't back down, the hatred of the original owner, the blood debt of Eileen and her mother, must be paid with blood.
Kang Xiuli couldn't help but stare at the confrontation between the two, sparks seemed to fly between them.
At this moment, Li Mochen's mobile phone rang.
Li Mochen didn't pay attention to it until the phone rang for the second time, then he picked it up with a frown and pressed the button to answer.
Then came the voice that came from the other side of the phone, it was Ms. Christy Braid.
"Are you free now? Ammo? "
Ms. Braid said with a smile, "Our Mr. President wants to speak to you in the near future, to exchange views on the dispute between you and the National Association of Progressives. This country cannot continue to be in chaos. The war between you and the National Association of Progressives has caused great disturbance and unease to the public. "
Hearing this, Li Mochen raised his eyebrows, knowing that Ms. Drew's public opinion had worked.
Before this, the White House seemed to have forgotten about the City of Atlanta and ignored the Wildenstein family.
Therefore, Li Mochen said in a tone that showed no interest, "Yes, of course I'm free, I'm honored to speak to Mr. President. But Ms. Braid, you seem to be mistaken. We have never had any war with the National Association of Progressives, and we are not interested in them. I have always been a law-abiding businessman — yes, you can pass this on to Mr. President. Please also say sorry to him for me, we had no choice but to deal with the disaster in the City of Atlanta. Yes, it was our enemy who broke the agreement first. "
"Must we talk? Then you have to promise that the content of our conversation this time has nothing to do with the National Association of Progressives. Then 11 o 'clock, okay? "
After this communication, Kang Xiuli looked at him calmly, "I know Anthony is about to become a legend, you have to spare some strength to help him as soon as possible. But now, we must not negotiate with the National Association of Progressives. Their war potential is beyond your imagination. Some things will not be easy to do in the future if we don't do it now. "
"I understand."
Li Mochen stood up and walked out of the conference room.
The call that Mr. President requested had to be an encrypted line to ensure that no one could monitor it. Otherwise, why would they be so serious and set a time?
As for Kang Xiuli's worries, Li Mochen knew what was going on. No one knew when the three supreme families of the National Association of Progressives would find a way to restrain the Sky Scepter and the King of Void Night.
If they did not give this huge organization a big blow and destroy their foundation, then the Wildenstein family would be under great pressure. In the future confrontations and confrontations, the Wildenstein family would be under great pressure.
Towards their enemies, he and Kang Xiuli had the same way of dealing with them. Like a torrential storm, leaving no leeway!
Just as Li Mochen stepped out of the conference room, Kang Xiuli's somewhat helpless voice floated towards him, "André, you can take revenge, but I beg of you, try not to harm the innocent."
Li Mochen turned his head, glancing at the old man inside. "Don't worry. I clearly distinguish between kindness and grudges. My only targets are those three siblings. As for their children, as long as they don't cross my bottom line, I won't do anything to them. "
But Kang Xiuli wasn't finished yet. "André, you are planning to go to the old continent and retrieve the Blood Crown, right?"
"You have a different opinion?"
Li Mochen frowned again. He did indeed have such an opinion.
He was very much looking forward to the full version of the Scarlet Dragon Armor. Naturally, the sooner he got it, the better.
In addition, there were many experts of the Radiant Church in the old continent. Li Mochen believed that the longer this matter dragged on, the more variables there would be. If those fellows from the Medici family felt uneasy and simply destroyed the Blood Crown, or threw it into the Dark World or the Hellish Abyss, they would be able to stop him from obtaining this divine item.
"The original form of the Blood Crown was a crown made for Spartacus by his many slaves. It was called the 'Crown of Equality'. Its core ability was the divine authority of 'equality'. Therefore, even those Angel Kings with the status of 'King of Gods' were equal in front of the Scarlet Dragon Armor. "
Kang Xiuli said calmly, "Then, when Spartacus died, the gods of the Roman Empire once tried to force him to submit. But Spartacus did not bow down to them even when he died. And his tenacious will was left within the 'Crown of Equality'. Not only did it give this mythical equipment the divine authority of 'unyielding' and 'escaping', it also gave it the ability to not be destroyed, not be subdued, not be imprisoned, and not be sealed. Thus, the Radiant Church spent a thousand years but was unable to destroy this item. In the end, they could only let it be after the Hohenstaufen family declined. In addition, the reason why the Hohenstaufen family was able to use the 'Crown of Equality' was because one of our ancestors hid the whereabouts of Spartacus' only daughter, erasing all traces of her. "
Li Mochen's eyes lit up, and then he strode out the door.
He had been trying to guess what sort of abilities the Blood Crown had, but no matter how much Li Mochen searched through all of the magical records he could get his hands on, he couldn't find any detailed records regarding the 'Scarlet Dragon Armor'. Naturally, there wasn't any information regarding the Emperors of the Hohenstaufen family and the Angel Kings of the Radiant Church either.
But if it was the divine authority of 'equality', then he could understand why. Why was it that the Kings of the Hohenstaufen family were able to fight against the Radiant Church in its most powerful era?
Li Mochen also understood why Kang Xiuli had said these words. The time to acquire the 'Blood Crown' wasn't the earlier the better.
The 'Scarlet Dragon Armor' could give him the power to fight on par with the Angel Kings, but it couldn't give him the knowledge and ability to control this power.
If they were to fight on equal levels of power, those Angel Kings would definitely be able to crush him.
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