Chapter 128
Exusiai and Croissant were also stunned. They knew Shi Lei was strong, but they didn't expect him to be this strong.
The spiral clouds in the sky grew larger and larger, and sparks could be faintly seen flashing within the dark clouds.
All the early risers in Palermo witnessed this horrifying scene. They angrily cursed the Catastrophe Messenger for being incompetent, failing to warn them when the Catastrophe was practically upon them.
When the spiral cloud reached its limit, a powerful energy descended from the sky, like holy light pouring down upon Shi Lei.
He felt an inexhaustible power flowing into his body, filling every meridian.
It feels warm and slightly swollen.
If the Celestial Mirror enhances one's control over the Rock Element, then the Archon Realm represents the ultimate enhancement of Rock Element Power.
Once Shi Lei's body was completely filled with abundant energy, he immediately released an energy wave invisible to ordinary people. This energy wave spread extremely far, continuing to expand even to the horizon.
The innkeeper was utterly terrified by what he saw. He never imagined that the guest he was hosting would possess such extraordinary abilities.
Humans have great respect for the powerful unknown.
He pulled his daughter down to kneel down devoutly, bowing and praying to the blurry figure in the sky.
The indoctrination stopped, Shi Lei completed his promotion.
The spiral clouds in the sky gradually dissipated until they finally disappeared. Now, his flight was no longer limited by time. After landing, he consciously sat in the co-pilot's seat and told his stunned colleagues to hurry up and leave.
The energy wave, which spread for hundreds of kilometers, attracted the attention of many powerful individuals with the strength of the Immortal Realm.
In a desolate jungle, Wolf Lord Zaro, looked in fear toward the direction where Palermo was.
In the church in the new town of Volcini, Father Agnil stared solemnly into the distance. He was about to set off for the Sicily Family to warn Madam Sicily that Syracuse might face annihilation.
Within Syracuse, the Emperor, who arrived a week late, sensed the energy wave and revealed a complex expression.
On the southern border of Ursus, a red-haired Sarkaz stopped eating an ice pop and gazed south.
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192 After today, there will be no more Syracuse (3K)
April 27, 8:30 am
Lisa's mother, the Gold Medal Killer of the Konobo family, evacuated Lakmawati City was sealed off.
She traveled to another Mobile Cities, White City, seeking help from an ally with whom she had previously maintained close economic ties.
After explaining the whole story, Lisa's mother hoped that the other party could help punish the Bruno family.
Old-fashioned families like this place great importance on so-called 'rules'. They immediately dispatched elite troops to accompany her on her march back to Lakmawati City.
A large force rushed to Bruno family's stronghold, preparing to launch a surprise attack. With lightning speed, they caught the enemy completely off guard.
As soon as the group arrived at the entrance of the hideout, Lisa's mother noticed bloodstains on the ground. The half-open door further heightened her vigilance and curiosity.
Lisa's mother had been involved in combat for many years and was very familiar with the smell of blood. She smelled the unpleasant odor in the air, frowned, and pushed open the door.
The scene before my eyes is unforgettable.
Rows of corpses lay in pools of blood, clearly indicating that a fierce and brutal battle had taken place here.
The family members who followed them through the gate covered their mouths and noses upon seeing the corpses scattered everywhere.
The battle in the central courtyard was far more horrific than in the front yard. To describe it as a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood would not be an exaggeration. Because the central courtyard lacked the shelter of buildings found in the front yard, the corpses exposed to direct sunlight emitted a stench.
"Ooh~"
Faced with such a horrifying sight, family members with poor mental fortitude couldn't hold back any longer. Pale-faced, they leaned against the wall and vomited foul-smelling filth.
Lisa's mother frowned as she looked at the document, feeling quite shocked. She couldn't imagine which other family in the city would dare to oppose the rising Bruno family.
Seeing that her family members were unwilling to move forward, she walked alone into the villa deep inside.
The room was a mess, with a trail of bloody footprints on the floor. It seemed some fearless family members had sneaked in hoping to steal some valuables for a meal.
Lisa's mother left the stronghold, utterly bewildered by the sudden demise of the Bruno family. She then crossed the street to inquire with the local merchants:
"Boss, what's going on in there?"
The boss initially didn't want to say anything, fearing trouble. But seeing the large group of people following behind her, he spoke from the bottom of his heart:
"You mean the Bruno family? They were wiped out yesterday by that White Wolf."
The mention of the White Wolf reminded Lisa's mother of the Saluzzo family's White Wolf. But she simply couldn't believe that one person could possess the power to destroy an entire clan.
"Just her alone?"
"I don't know. I think a few people went in, but only she came out. That White Wolf dragged out the patriarch of the Bruno family and executed him in the street, which terrified my child."
Concerned for her daughter's safety, she pressed for an answer:
"Do you know where they went?"
"I'm just a businessman, how would I know about these things? You should ask someone else."
April 27, 8:40 am
Shi Lei got into the passenger seat.
Finding everyone standing there dumbfounded, he called out again:
"What are you standing there for? Get in the car!"
Urged on by him, Texas and the others belatedly got into the car. Everyone glanced at the man with complicated expressions, but no one took the initiative to speak.
Before leaving, Shi Lei made a promise to the hotel owner:
"I will make the perpetrators pay back double for the losses caused by the explosion once I find them."
The father and daughter were honest and simple-minded, and they felt that having a new hotel was already a good thing, considering it a waste of money to build a new house.
They were extremely grateful for his promise. Standing on the hill, they watched the car drive away.
The car was very quiet throughout the journey.
Even Exusiai, who usually loves to chime in, remained silent today, as if she had fallen silent.
I always thought Shi Lei was no ordinary man when I saw Shi Lei summon meteorites. Today, he's not even bothering to pretend anymore—he's practically Catastrophe disaster himself!
Just when Exusiai thought he had reached his limit, he always managed to redefine his understanding.
Shi Lei, sitting in the passenger seat, didn't initially think anything was amiss. It wasn't until he noticed Lisa and Exusiai staring intently at him from the back that he finally spoke up:
"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
"No, no."
Exusiai quickly denied it and leaned closer:
"Zhong... oh no, Brother Shi, I was ignorant before, and I spoke too loudly."
Previously, Shi Lei would have to raise his hand to shield his eyes from the light to avoid being blinded by the halo. Now, with his strength greatly improved, his physical body can withstand the light.
Even the weakest Archon Realm is still a Demon God. Moreover, this is the Archon Realm of the Rex Lapis. Based on the new rules for acquiring Roleplay Value unlocked by the system, it seems that reaching the Seven Archons Realm will grant the power of followers' faith.
"Exusiai, what's going on? Why are you suddenly being so polite, treating me like an outsider? I flew up into the sky just now to lure out the Wolf Lord with a celestial phenomenon. Otherwise, it lives deep in the mountains and forests, how would I have the time to go looking for it everywhere?"
"Hehe, I was just kidding."
Hearing him say that, Exusiai was relieved. As long as Shi Lei didn't actively distance himself from them, they would still be very close colleagues and mahjong friends.
Honestly, that move where he flew up into the sky and summoned the Cataclysmic Clouds was so cool! With Shi Lei's current strength, I feel he could definitely participate in a national-level war.
In short, from now on, I'll follow the big brother. Not only will I have plenty to eat, but business will also come knocking on my door. I can mess around as much as I want when carrying out missions, and no matter how much trouble I cause, someone will always cover for me.
Who wouldn't love a brother like that?
Two cars drove past each other on the uneven road, while many onlookers gazed at the sky from the roadside. Little did they know that the culprit behind the strange celestial phenomenon was passing right by.
At the same time, Volcini.
Father Agnil gazed into the distance and noticed energy fluctuations coming from the northeast.
He stopped his decades-long, unwavering morning prayers, put on his hat, and hurried out of the church.
The nun sweeping the courtyard watched the priest's departing figure, never having seen him so serious before. Could something serious have happened?
Father Agnil walked to a flower shop, which was the Sicily Family's branch in Volcini.
The guards here knew about his Cooperative Relationship with Madam Sicily, so they did not stop him.
They were simply curious as to why Father Agnil, who was usually so composed, was so anxious today.
Inside the courtyard, Madam Sicily, dressed in a little dress, was enjoying black tea and dessert. If it weren't for her title as Chief of the Sicilian Patriarch, she would look like a very sophisticated and elegant middle-aged woman.
Seeing that Father Agnil had arrived so early in the morning, Madam Sicily greeted him warmly:
"Come, Father, have a seat. This is some black tea I recently bought; you can try it. If you like the taste, take a few packets home later."
He didn't come here to stop praying for tea and chat about life; he went straight to the point:
"Quickly gather all the families; Syracuse is in danger."
Upon hearing this, Madam Sicily's expression became slightly strange:
"Father, I don't understand what you mean. What danger could Syracuse possibly be in? If any country were attacking, news from the Frontline would have already reached us."
"No, it's not a country. I just sensed a very powerful creature hundreds of kilometers away."
This explanation was hard for her to believe:
"A creature hundreds of kilometers away? You can sense it from that far? Father, this joke isn't funny at all. I think you're just under too much pressure lately. Why don't you have a cup of black tea to relax?"
Father Agnil knew that this approach would likely not persuade her, so he resorted to the harshest language:
"I cannot currently discern whether this creature is friend or foe. But one thing is certain: it is very strong, several times stronger than me. If it is an enemy, it must be nipped in the bud before it grows stronger. Otherwise, after today, there will be no more Syracuse in the world."
This was the first time Madam Sicily had heard Father Agnil say such a thing, and she immediately realized the seriousness of the matter, quickly suppressing her smile.
"Are you sure?"
"I am quite certain that this creature is currently in Syracuse, and judging from the direction it is heading, it should be in Palermo."
"Okay, I'll trust you this time."
Madam Sicily put down her teacup and called the messenger to her side.
:
"Notify all Grey Hall members to immediately proceed to Volcini for a meeting. As for the reason, just say..."
She glanced at Father Agnil, who nodded, and solemnly added:
"Syracuse is at risk of extinction."
The subordinate responsible for relaying the order was startled, instantly breaking out in a cold sweat. Only after Madam Sicily told him to leave did he take his leave with a complicated expression.
April 27, 8:55 AM
Although the Lakmawati City was under lockdown for several days, the internet signal was not blocked.
The news spread to other Mobile Cities, and any major news was published and printed in newspapers for sale.
Alberto Saluzzo, the patriarch of the Saluzzo family, was sitting in his study, making a cup of hot coffee.
On the table lay a list of names to be reviewed, but in his hand he held a copy of the Volcini Morning Post, which recorded his daughter Lappland's "feat."
According to information gathered by this editor, the Saluzzo family's White Wolf single-handedly stormed into the Bruno family yesterday, wiping out over 500 members. He then publicly executed the family patriarch Soloso, stating that it was revenge for the earlier massacre of the Konobo family.
It's news, after all; we're not on the scene ourselves. It's perfectly normal for editors to embellish and create sensationalism.
Alberto knew his daughter's capabilities very well. First, she was incapable of seeking revenge for the massacre of another family, and second, she was incapable of defeating so many people.
Let alone his daughter, he himself couldn't do it either.
Lappland definitely has accomplices behind her, they just haven't shown themselves yet and haven't been discovered by others.
But can Lone Wolf have friends?