502: The oppressive force from Liyang

The middle-aged official beside him glared fiercely, his lips moving as he spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"You still have the mind to talk about that now? Look at his expression, he's probably here with ill intentions. It's hard to say if we'll keep these uniforms after this meeting today."

Under the gazes of curiosity, apprehension, or hidden hope, Li Yang walked step by step to the main seat.

He didn't sit down immediately. Instead, he turned around, his gaze slowly sweeping across the entire room—from the high-ranking officials with solemn expressions in the front row to the uneasy junior officials in the back, finally settling on a few high-level officials from the entire Administration Department gathered around the oval table, especially the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, whose lips were tightly pressed and whose eyes held a complex expression.

This silent stare was like an invisible net, making it hard for people to breathe.

Someone started it, standing up from their chair with a "swish," followed by a rustling of fabric that rose and fell like wind through a wheat field. In just a moment, all the officials in the conference hall stood up, their backs straight, their breathing softened.

Although the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee felt a bit unconvinced—after all, he had worked in the supervision system for many years and his seniority far exceeded that of this young New Speaker who had parachuted in—he also had to stand up at this moment.

He knew that Li Yang's posture clearly indicated he was here with thunderous methods, and confronting him head-on at this time would be like running into a gun barrel, not worth the effort.

The entire conference hall was silent, with only the nervous breathing of the crowd.

Li Yang did not speak immediately but calmly took his seat.

Seeing this, the crowd didn't dare to breathe loudly until they saw Li Yang settle down. It was as if they had received some kind of tacit permission, and they cautiously followed suit and sat down.

After everyone was seated, Li Yang cleared his throat and slowly began to speak.

"Before coming to the Longlan Star Cluster, I conducted an in-depth understanding of this place."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

"The situation regarding smuggling and Extraterrestrial Civilizers' illegal activities here is very serious. Therefore, I specifically went to Bianlong Star first for an on-site investigation..."

Li Yang's tone remained flat, without any fluctuations or ripples, but it was this seemingly calm tone that made everyone's hearts flutter like startled birds, filled with apprehension.

They could feel an invisible pressure from Li Yang's words, like a mountain pressing on their hearts, making it difficult for them to breathe.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, Li Yang abruptly raised his hand and slammed it heavily on the table.

The crisp and loud sound, like a bolt from the blue, echoed in the silent hall, instantly startling everyone present.

Everyone's bodies trembled in unison, their faces showing expressions of fear, and they all looked up, their eyes filled with dread, at Li Yang.

At this moment, Li Yang's eyes burned with angry flames, a stark contrast to his previous calmness.

"As the most important planet in the entire Bianlong Star System, and even the entire Longlan Star Cluster."

His voice rose a few pitches, filled with authority and anger.

"It should have been an important window for exchange between the Empire and Extraterrestrial Civilizers, a symbol of civilization and order."

"But now, the entire planet is a mess! Criminal forces actually occupy most of the planet, and the Administration Department above colludes with these evil forces, working hand in glove! They disregard laws and order, openly engaging in illegal criminal activities!"

Li Yang's words were like sharp daggers, piercing everyone's hearts.

They lowered their heads, not daring to meet Li Yang's angry gaze, their hearts filled with fear.

At this moment, they deeply felt the authority and determination of this New Speaker.

Li Yang's voice echoed like rolling thunder in the hall.

"Even the previous Speaker and Vice Speaker were demoted due to smuggling issues, which is an extremely severe warning! Yet, despite this, the illegal criminal problems on Bianlong Star have not only failed to be curbed but have become even more rampant! Escalating! Devouring the order and tranquility of the entire planet, leaving it riddled with holes!"

With that, Li Yang suddenly stood up, his aura imposing, his gaze like a torch, revealing an unquestionable authority in his eyes. He extended his finger, slowly pointing towards the officials sitting stiffly around him.

Every movement was full of solemnity and seriousness.

"And the results I obtained from my in-depth investigation show..."

Li Yang's tone grew heavier, each word like a heavy hammer striking everyone's hearts.

"Within our administrative center, there are still a large number of protective umbrellas hidden, providing cover for criminal activities on Bianlong Star! They are like venomous snakes hidden in the darkness, working hand in glove with those criminals right under our noses, allowing the cancerous tumor of illegal activities to grow wantonly on this land!"

Seeing this, everyone stood up in a panic.

Most people's faces instantly broke out in cold sweat, the beads rolling down incessantly like broken beads, soaking their collars.

When Li Yang's finger slowly pointed in their direction, a small number of people felt their legs go weak, as if all their strength had been drained, unable to stand steadily, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Their eyes were filled with fear and panic, like criminals about to be judged, afraid that their crimes would be exposed to the public.

The Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, sitting among the crowd, instantly turned very pale.

His face first turned ashen, then flushed crimson, his forehead veins bulging, a hint of panic and unease in his eyes.

He secretly cursed his bad luck, deeply aware of the seriousness of the matter and understanding that as the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, he was largely to blame.

At this moment, he truly wished time could stop, giving him enough time to think of a countermeasure.

Li Yang's gaze was like lightning, sweeping over the group of officials. His voice was stern and firm, enunciating each word clearly.

"Among you, there must be protective umbrellas providing cover for illegal criminal activities on Bianlong Star. I don't care who you are, no matter how high your rank or how great your power, with me, there are no privileges or exceptions. I will investigate this matter thoroughly, get to the bottom of it! Absolutely no leniency!"

At this moment, Li Yang was serious, his full aura unleashed, as if radiating an invisible glow of authority.

After speaking, he suddenly raised his hand again and slammed it hard on the table.

"Bang!"

The huge sound, like a bolt from the blue, exploded in the silent hall, startling everyone.

Everyone could feel the tension and oppressive atmosphere in the air.

Everyone could see that this New Speaker was not just playing around, but was truly preparing to take drastic measures, to launch a swift and fierce rectification against these illegal criminal activities and the protective umbrellas behind them.