Midnight Thunder
The street was very quiet, and the streetlights remained off and did not come back on.
Wang Xuan sat quietly, carefully sensing for a long time, and found no problems within a radius of several miles. Then, his gaze fell on the ancient lamp on the table, and then looked at Old Chen, who lay motionless on the sickbed.
Night fell, and many people had been waiting for a long time. Although they had already guessed that it was unlikely that anything special would happen and that everything would come to an end.
But some people are still paying attention and want to hear Su City's fate with their own ears.
"That's interesting. Quite a few acquaintances are actually keeping watch tonight, waiting for news from Su City." Qin Hong said with a smile in Yuan City, Qin Family.
He sat there, gently swirling the wine in his glass. The wine shimmered with a pale golden hue under the light, and a cold smile played on his lips.
"In the end, they are just one or two lucky martial artists who have stood out. They are not worth my special attention. Let me know when there is any new information." Qin Hong came to the rooftop, looked at the stars and moon, and leisurely enjoyed the hazy night.
He had always disliked practitioners, especially after his son died on the moon, which intensified his hostility.
In an ancient Underground Palace, at the headquarters of the Gray Blood organization, a hoarse voice rang out. "Should we reissue the Crimson Killing Order? Last time, someone impersonated us and deliberately muddied the waters."
"Old Chen, may you rest in peace. I tried my best, but I still couldn't save you." Ling Qiming stood in an ancient temple that had been rebuilt in his home.
He thought of his past with Chen Yongjie in the Old Earth when he was young, and he could only shake his head and sigh. He had personally contacted the Sun family, but to no avail. Sun Rongting was clearly determined to wipe them out.
The Zhong family, with Old Zhong's second son Zhong Changming instructing his descendants not to go out and cause trouble, but to keep the Zhong family peaceful and stable and not to get involved in outside affairs.
Among the members of the super-rich Sun family, one said, "Tonight, wave after wave of people have contacted us. Especially those Life Science Research Institute, they are very interested in Chen Yongjie's flesh and blood. Supernatural Practitioner the Old Arts field, such experimental materials are indeed rare."
"Keep the heart, the rest of the flesh and blood can be sold. Preserve the head, keep it active with culture medium, and devote all your efforts to studying the secrets of the spiritual energy of the Old Arts superhumans."
The Sun family remained calm and began preparing to handle the upcoming events, including sending professionals to dissect Chen Yongjie's body.
Within this specific circle of New Star, large organizations, conglomerates, and so on, not only are those in power paying attention to the affairs of extraordinary individuals, but even the younger generation is discussing them.
"Brother Sun, I heard you guys killed the newly emerged Supernatural Practitioner? Zhou Yun has been bragging lately about exploring the secret realm with superhumans, talking about how mysterious and dangerous the Earth Immortal City is. Now look what's happened, even Chen the Supernatural he admired, has been killed. Let's see how he can still brag now! I feel embarrassed for him. I think he won't be leaving the house for a long time. By the way, Brother Sun, my second uncle told me that I absolutely must purchase some superhuman flesh from you. The laboratory he's in charge of desperately needs this material."
Sun Yichen chuckled, holding the phone. He'd received several similar calls that night. He said, "Song Kun, are you still playing these games with me? You just want Chen Yongjie's flesh and blood, right? We'll leave you some. What era are we living in? Star Annihilator are coming out, and when even more powerful mythical creatures appear, we'll kill them without hesitation!"
That night, Zhou Yun and Zhong Cheng went from being worried to feeling angry, because some of their acquaintances were making fun of them behind their backs.
Earlier, some people had gone to sea with Zhou Yun, longing for the secret realm and very interested in the extraordinary individuals, wanting to get to know Old Chen and Wang Xuan.
Now that they know Chaofan has been defeated, some people are secretly mocking and laughing at Zhou Yun and Zhong Cheng, saying that the so-called future mythical figures they befriended are nothing but Paper Cutout Person who have been dealt with so quickly.
Of course, many more people simply observe, feeling there's no need to compare or criticize, choosing not to participate or get involved, and just quietly watching the outcome.
"I'm so angry!" Zhong Cheng paced back and forth, thoroughly irritated. Even a girl he liked was saying that he had bad taste.
As for Zhou Yun, in a fit of anger, he immediately set off that very night, taking a spaceship to the New Moon.
He was powerless to save Wang Xuan and Chen the Supernatural, and was ridiculed by others. He felt a tightness in his chest and a pent-up resentment that he couldn't vent. He didn't want to stay at New Star anymore.
Zhong Qing remained calm, glanced at her younger brother, and said, "What's there to be angry about? Look at the truly outspoken ones, aren't there only a handful? They're either too young and shallow, or they have ulterior motives. Just ignore them. Once you leave the Zhong family, people will still flock around you."
"I want to prove myself. Sooner or later, I want to become a sword immortal, instead of relying on my family. Old Wang, Old Chen, sigh, I really hope you live a long life and stay alive. I'm counting on you to pave the way ahead." Zhong Cheng said dejectedly.
Suddenly, a thunderclap resounded in the dead of night, echoing through the circles of conglomerates and large institutions.
In an instant, those who were still discussing, waiting, and trading supernatural flesh and blood fell silent, briefly plunging into a deathly stillness.
This special circle seems to have been put on pause, and the whole world has fallen silent.
Then, with a deafening roar, a tremendous commotion erupted, like an asteroid crashing into a vast ocean, creating towering waves that swept in all directions.
"Something's happened in Su City. Did something happen to the men who went to kill Chen Yongjie and Wang Xuan?"
"The Sun family's forces have suffered a defeat; it's suspected that an important figure has died there!"
"Is this news reliable? Wasn't the Extraordinary Realm defeated? Everything was almost over, how could such news come out?!"
Many people were making inquiries, and in order to report to higher-ups, those below used all sorts of channels and soon obtained definite information, even with pictures as evidence.
When the Sun family received the news, they were shocked: Sun Chengquan was dead!
The spaceship crashed in the mountains dozens of miles from Su City. No one survived, and the Spaceship Wreckage was melted by the energy system.
Their professional team was all ready to set off to dissect Chen Yongjie, study the spiritual energy of the Old Arts superhumans, and had already negotiated prices with all parties, about to trade superhuman flesh and blood, when they suddenly heard this terrible news!
The Sun family was shocked, then furious. The death of a direct descendant of a super conglomerate was most likely an unnatural one; it had been years since such a thing had happened.
Sun Rongting remained seated, his face cold. He realized that things had gone astray and needed to be corrected!
In Pingyuan City, Qin Hong put down his wine glass. At first, he thought it was fake news, but it took him a while to come to his senses. He said, "Sun Chengquan actually died over there. Who killed him? This is going to be a big problem."
The Qian Family was naturally the first to receive the news. Their main base was in Su City, and Qian An himself was in a manor outside the city.
He immediately dialed Wang Xuan's cell phone, but no one answered.
When Ling Qiming heard the rumor, he was stunned. He had already given Old Chen a proper send-off and burned a bundle of paper money, but then the situation took a turn for the worse. Old Chen was unconscious—who was behind it? Could it have been that young man?!
Zhao Zejun was also stunned when he learned of this. The sudden reversal of events, with members of the Sun family actually dying, was indeed far beyond his expectations.
Then he frowned, because this matter was not over, but a new storm was about to break out. The Sun family was bound to be enraged, and they would not give up so easily!
But he was still amazed. Su City was extraordinary; he had not been defeated yet and was so powerful.
Inside the mysterious Underground Palace where the Gray Blood organization was located, someone asked, "Has the Crimson Killing Order been issued? If not, withdraw it immediately and check the situation first!"
"My uncle Sun Chengquan is dead. The execution of the extraordinary was reversed? Who did it? Wasn't Chen Yongjie unconscious?" Sun Yichen was shocked.
Many of his peers called to confirm the news, and the rapid change in the situation was hard for him to accept.
When Zhong Cheng heard the news, he was stunned at first, then jumped up and shouted, "Holy crap, Wang Xuan and Old Chen are incredible!"
"Behave yourself!" Zhong Qing glared at him, but she herself was not at peace. Her beautiful eyes were shining, and some of her guesses were gradually being confirmed.
"Brother Zhou, where are you? Have you seen the message?!" Zhong Cheng contacted Zhou Yun.
"They're on the moon. What happened? Did Little Wang and Old Chen go? Sigh, I feel terrible, I can't take it anymore. Burn some paper money for me, I need to calm down first, I'll go back in a couple of days." Zhou Yun was dejected and listless.
"What nonsense are you talking about? It was the Sun family who were killed!"
"I am!!" Zhou Yun's eyes widened.
They all tried to contact Wang Xuan immediately, but no one answered his phone.
Aside from answering Qin Cheng and Professor Lin's calls at the beginning, telling them not to worry and that everything was fine for the night, Wang Xuan didn't answer any other calls.
Because there were so many calls, some from acquaintances and some from strangers, they were all undoubtedly trying to find out what was going on.
Finally, he only sent one message to the group: Everything is fine, nothing's wrong.
This news sparked a new wave of controversy. The person in question spoke up, saying everything was fine and nothing was wrong. Though brief, the message was packed with information.
Some people believe that, in addition to letting others know he was safe, he was also demonstrating confidence and being quite self-assured!
Wang Xuan put his phone on silent and set it aside, then began to examine the ancient lamp. He needed to wake Old Chen up, because the battle had only just begun!
He's not in the nature to passively accept attacks; he can't wait for others to keep coming after him.
Wang Xuan was certain that if Old Chen hadn't been suddenly and severely injured by the strange treasure, and had actually been placed in the city where the Sun family lived, the destructive power would have been enormous.
There are many treacherous people on the New Star, and the powerful forces are not easy to deal with. If Old Chen recovers, and the two of them attack from different routes, breaking into the important places of the Sun family, the deterrent force they create will be amplified to the extreme.
Of course, if only Old Chen is released while he remains mysterious in the Health Preservation Hall, it will also be a terrifying deterrent, leaving people guessing.
That night, Su City was peaceful. No one caused trouble, and no one approached the Health Preservation Hall. To everyone else, it was a rather terrifying place.
After all, even the Sun family's swift and decisive attack failed.
How could everyone not have some doubts? Had Old Chen actually woken up, or was that young man actually the number one dangerous individual, and had he made a strong move?!
Thanks to: Putian Jay Chou, Dong Ge's die-hard fan Ilena, Ye's Locking Post Technique, and Desolate Forbidden Land, thank you for your support, Alliance Leader!