Chapter 1375: Chapter 1225: Mobilization and Secret Techniques

As the second-in-command among the fourteen root remnants following Number 1, the root in the hands of the Hanging Star Master and Graveyard Dominator is one of the finest and is a "complete" root with full inclusivity.

As for the roots I possess... let’s not talk about its strength for now, but none of them are intact.

The Number 3 root in this world is broken and hasn’t been mended, the Ocean Root of the Mermaid Beauty is only partially available, the Dream Root of the Dream Resting Master had nearly a third stolen by Number 1, and the root of the Hundred Thousand Abyss is just leftover scraps.

The only intact root is temporarily kept by the Pure White Holy Mother to trigger the Essence of the Root through the connection with the Angel, unable to be used as my own power.

Thus, while the roots in my hands seem numerous, they are essentially "patched roots," effective against specialists like the Pure White Holy Mother or the Master of Ten Thousand Spirits, but likely to be significantly less effective against Number 3 and 4, who fully control the Hanging Horn Star Gorge and the Graveyard.

And if the worst outcome occurs, leading to a complete fallout with the Dead Donkey Alliance, I might even face the possibility of confronting both the Hanging Star Master and Graveyard Dominator simultaneously...

Therefore, I must make comprehensive preparations!

After considering all possible outcomes in his mind, Leon took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and said:

"Since everyone trusts me this much, I won’t beat around the bush... Everyone, although we’re currently focused on negotiations, we must also prepare for the worst-case scenario! Mr. Cancer!"

"I’m here."

Upon hearing Leon’s words, Director Cancer straightened up and looked over with a serious expression.

"Mr. Cancer, I need you to contact the Third-generation Director, requesting him not to leave the Realm of the Dead recently, while also concealing his aura and preparing for support or even a surprise attack at any moment!"

"Okay!"

"Next is Mr. Capricorn."

Turning his gaze to Director Capricorn, Leon said:

"You’ve dealt with the Angels the most, please head to the Heavenly Mountain, find a Great Archangel named Mia, urge her to quickly settle the Angels, and then drag the Heavenly Mountain towards the Realm of the Dead, facilitating the Pure White Holy Mother to activate the Weaving Oath anytime to condense the Essence of the Root!"

"No problem, I’ll go right away!"

"Mr. Virgo."

As Director Capricorn shimmered with Holy Light, Leon turned again to the frowning Director Virgo and asked:

"I need you to go to the oceanic eye connecting the Sea Abyss Realm and the Tidal Realm, inform Lady Evangelin of the situation, and ask her to be ready to provide support at any moment. After she departs, try to temporarily seal the oceanic eye, can you do that?"

"I’ll do my best."

"Not your best, it must be done."

Leon shook his head slightly and said:

"Sealing the oceanic eye is difficult for you, if it proves unfeasible after you’ve tried, then find the Mermaid Queen and ask for the help of the ancestral heads of the three Sea tribes, just ensure to temporarily replace Evangelin, her combat power is indispensable!"

"Understood!"

"Next is Mr. Taurus."

After dispatching three directors and mobilizing all currently available resources, Leon turned to Director Taurus and said:

"If things truly escalate to conflict with the Graveyard Dominator, members below the board level in the bureau won’t be of much use. Please immediately recall all directors out there, and meanwhile, search the secret vault for any anomalous items that might prove effective."

"Alright."

After nodding in agreement to Leon’s request, Director Taurus suggested after some thought:

"Leon, besides the directors, let’s also bring over the Twelve Zodiac Directors and sub-directors? Although they don’t have the capability to directly combat the root remnants, they can stay at headquarters and jointly activate the Solar Corona.

Though relying solely on the power of the Solar Corona may not kill the root remnants, its sheer ’massiveness’ is difficult to counter by means other than the root, and it would be helpful to deplete the Graveyard Dominator’s root."

"You are right, let’s do that."

After pondering Director Taurus’s suggestion, Leon nodded approvingly, then looked towards the eager Director Scorpio.

"What about me?"

Seeing Leon’s gaze upon him, Director Scorpio leaned forward expectantly and said:

"Director, what do you need me to do?"

As for you...

Leon hesitated for a moment before saying somewhat uncertainly: 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Please... uh... please station yourself at headquarters with full force, ensuring my safety?"

"..."

Ensuring your safety with full force? Don’t think that by saying it differently, I won’t realize it’s just asking me to stay behind! And what kind of task is ensuring your safety? Do you really need me for that? Am I even qualified?

"Fine... I’ll try to complete the task..."

Unable to hold back a roll of his eyes at Leon, Director Scorpio responded with reluctance, then slouched back against the chair.

"Mr. Scorpio, your task is actually quite important as well."

Understanding his hastily made request was a bit perfunctory, but having nothing else for Director Scorpio to handle, Leon awkwardly cleared his throat and then continued to explain:

"Besides the mentioned reasons, I’m asking you to hold down the fort at headquarters because I also need your help with something; I’d like you to teach me the Scorpio Secret Technique."

You want to learn the Scorpio Secret Technique?

Director Scorpio was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then asked with some confusion:

"Why do you want to learn my secret technique? Can my secret technique even counter the root?"

"Well... direct confrontation certainly isn’t feasible. The upper limit of the Twelve Secret Techniques is at the level of the Pillar God, surpassing which, although not without effect, is easily countered by the ’root,’ rendering it ineffective."

Concerned about imparting false confidence to Director Scorpio, Leon quickly explained, then somewhat ambiguously said:

"However, apart from direct confrontation, the Twelve Secret Techniques may prove useful elsewhere. For instance, during the Four Pillar Gods invasion last time, I temporarily fused with the Third-generation using the Snake-man Secret Skill... learning more certainly doesn’t hurt."

Besides, even if the secret technique isn’t usable, the emblem acquired after learning the secret technique definitely is, plus there’s the chance for acquiring the special emblem after learning the Twelve Palace Secret Techniques. Including the Snake-man Secret Skill, it might even advance to the hidden special emblem, and you can never have too many emblems.

Previously, I hadn’t rushed to learn them, firstly because I hadn’t much time, secondly, most directors weren’t in the current world, and thirdly, Director Aries was stuck in the Old Soil, so even if I learned them, I wouldn’t gather all Twelve Secret Techniques, hence there was no large-scale mobilization to call back all directors from their tasks.

But now, with the impending arrival of the Graveyard Dominator and me preparing to recall all directors, I might as well take this opportunity to learn the unlearned secret techniques. Even if I can’t obtain the special emblem now, I can at least prepare for it.

"Oh..."

Having heard some directors mention Leon’s talent in secret techniques, Director Scorpio nodded semi-understandingly before curiously inquiring:

"Director, how many of the Twelve Palace Secret Techniques have you learned? Three? Four?"