Assembly Order

"This is your morning news report..."

Regarding the multiple Violence incidents that occurred last night, currently...

On the television screen, a poised female anchor was reading a news report. As an official media outlet, it was impossible for her to broadcast unfounded rumors. Her main task was to summarize the known information, Soothing public sentiment, and remind residents to be careful.

"Tch! Be careful? Do you think I can just be careful whenever I want?"

At the dining table, a boy dressed in School Uniform, looking like a middle school student, said, "Didn't you see? Yesterday, our homeroom teacher was nailed to the wall! That killer was more ruthless than the Terminator; he even punched through the wall behind Teacher Li! It was incredibly bloody!"

"Even eating can't shut you up!" The boy's Mom tapped the rim of his bowl with her chopsticks. "Didn't you hear what the TV said? Those are all sudden incidents... Besides, it's not as exaggerated as you're making it out to be. You can't even punch through a wall. You watch too many cartoons. Hurry up and eat, then go to school!"

"Honey, maybe we shouldn't let him go..." The child's Dad, wearing glasses and looking quite refined, said, "Yesterday, it was all over social media and short video platforms. It doesn't seem like a typical Violence incident; there might be Supernatural Phenomenon involved..."

"Supernatural my foot! You're the one who looks like you're supernatural!" The woman was furious the moment she saw her husband. "The high school entrance exam is in six months, this is a crucial time. If you keep skipping school, you won't get into a good high school and you'll end up like you, a good-for-nothing!"

"How did this get dragged into me..." The man looked displeased, but didn't dare to get really angry, and could only mutter something under his breath.

At that moment, the bedroom door opened, and a long-haired girl walked out. She was tall, with delicate features, and a hint of indifference and a touch of sharpness in her eyes... It was Ling Xin!

"Why are you only just getting up!" The woman scolded her eldest daughter upon seeing her, "Hurry up and eat something before going to work. You're late on your first day! What will your boss think of you!"

Ling Xin didn't say much. She glanced at her "younger brother" in his School Uniform at the dining table and her "Dad" scrolling through his phone, then shook her head.

"Don't go out today, it's too dangerous outside."

"What did you say?" Mom's eyebrows shot up. "Not going out? Doesn't your dad have to go to work? Doesn't your brother have to go to school?"

"Take a day off," Ling Xin said calmly. "Stay home today and keep a close eye on the situation outside. If you see anything unusual, run away immediately. Home isn't 100% safe..." As she spoke, she checked the time and silently calculated, "Especially around 1 p. m., if we see any monsters or anything causing a disturbance outside, we need to get away immediately."

"What monster? What nonsense are you spouting?" Mom slammed her hand on the table. "Your dad and brother are one thing, but you just found a job and you're already taking time off? Is that appropriate?"

"I will go..." Ling Xin sighed. When she arrived yesterday, she was in this house. There was only her Mom, a retired housewife, and her, an unemployed young woman, in the house. Before she could get used to the environment, the phone rang. Her Mom handed her the phone that she had left in the bathroom and watched her answer it.

The call was from the company she'd interviewed with a few days ago, informing her that she'd been hired and could report to work the next day. Before Ling Xin could even react, her Mom burst into cheers. That genuine joy brought a touch of warmth to the girl who had lost both parents at a young age...

Even though this warmth is fake, and even though this seemingly noisy but genuinely warm family doesn't belong to her, Ling Xin still doesn't want anything to happen to them.

Perhaps they are just background characters for a mission, without even a past or future, but at least they can get through these three days safely.

"I will go to work, but you must not wander off. Do as I say."

Ling Xin's tone was firm, which startled her Mom. After hesitating for a few moments, she insisted, "But that doesn't mean we can't stop going to work and school... If you ask me, you're just worrying unnecessarily. It's not that chaotic outside..." As she spoke, she pointed to the television. "Look, the news is reporting that these are just sudden incidents, and the police have already started investigating. They told us not to panic..."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the female news anchor on TV suddenly screamed. Her younger brother's eyes widened, and he pointed at the screen, exclaiming, "Look!"

The whole family looked at the television and saw a man wearing Half-Face Mask walk into the studio, pushing the news anchor to the edge of the screen.

"What happened?" The sudden situation excited the father and son. Ling Xin frowned. She recognized the mask; it belonged to Ye, who had rescued her from the Wildlands Underground Ruins!

However, before anyone could get a good look, the screen suddenly cut to an advertisement, clearly indicating that the studio had taken emergency measures to handle this unexpected situation.

"Mom, look! It's really dangerous outside!" my younger brother exclaimed excitedly. "Terrorists have stormed the TV station!"

"What terrorist!" Mom still insisted, "It was just an accident. The TV station has already taken emergency measures, which means they've brought the masked man under control. They'll probably resume broadcasting soon."

"I don't think so..." Dad pushed up his glasses, analyzing the situation through the reflection in the lenses. "A TV station isn't a marketplace where people can just come and go as they please... The fact that the Masked Man could rush into the studio in front of everyone already speaks volumes. And look at the female anchor's expression..."

"You talk too much, huh!" Mom glared at Dad, instantly turning this adult Conan into a coward...

Just then, the program resumed.

"See? I told you it would be back to normal in a minute!" Mom pointed at the screen with her head held high. But upon closer inspection, she realized that the person sitting in the center of the studio was not the previous female anchor, but the masked person.

"Hello?" Facing the terrified and forced-to-cooperate TV crew, Luo Jun tested the microphone, cleared his throat, and spoke into the camera.

"Hello everyone, my name is Night. Most of you may not recognize me, but I believe that at least twenty-four people in the city have heard of me..."

"I came here mainly to send a message to these twenty-odd compatriots."

"If you want to achieve our goal smoothly, please meet at the shopping center on Wanghe Road at 10:00 AM sharp. I'll be waiting for you at the main entrance. To thank everyone for their cooperation, I will give each person who attends 100 points as a token of my appreciation."

"Furthermore, don't doubt my abilities. I was the one who took down the Source of Calamity. Trust me, if you want to complete the mission and gain the greatest benefits, cooperating with me is the only way!"

After saying this, Luo Jun left the studio, leaving behind the television station staff who were still in a state of shock.

"W-what... what's going on?" Ling Xin's "brother" exclaimed excitedly, "Mom, did you see that? That mysterious man really hijacked the TV station! He's definitely not an ordinary person! What did he mean by meeting at the shopping mall at ten o'clock? I want to go see too!"

"No way!" Ling Xin stopped him before her mother could object.

"I'm going to work. Remember what I said: absolutely do not go out. Take leave if you can. Always be careful of danger, and don't get involved with that weirdo on TV!"

"But what about you?" Dad asked, a little worried. "Since it's so dangerous outside, you shouldn't go out... It's just a job, you can find another one..."

"I'm different." Ling Xin shook her head. "I might not be coming back for the next few days. Don't worry, everything will be back to normal by the night after tomorrow..."

"Not coming back to stay? Where are you going to stay?" Mom immediately objected. "Do you have a boyfriend? You can't just throw yourself into something like that. A young lady should have some self-respect!"

Ling Xin felt a warmth in her heart from her Mom's concern, but she didn't have time to waste with them. She sighed, picked up a stainless steel spoon from the table, gripped it with both hands, and twisted it forcefully. With a cracking sound, she tore the more than one-millimeter-thick stainless steel spoon apart, just like tearing cardboard.

"Wow! Sis, are you doing magic?" Her younger brother stared in astonishment. Ling Xin threw the spoon on the table. Her Dad picked it up and examined it, then gasped, "It's not a magic prop, it's genuine stainless steel..."

"I'm not your sister, nor are you your daughter." Ling Xin laid her cards on the table. "If you want to live, listen to me. The world has changed in the last few days!"

As she said this, she released Killing Intent that intimidated all three of them before she pushed open the door and left.

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"The shopping center on Wanghe Road..." Ling Xin took out her phone to search for the address and found that it wasn't far away, so she went out and took the subway, and soon arrived at her destination.

This is the largest shopping mall in the city, located next to the main road in the city center. Although it is not open yet, the subway station at the entrance and the vehicles coming and going on the road are telling the story of the prosperity of this place.

Night hasn't fallen yet?

Ling Xin strolled around the mall's main entrance as if nothing had happened, then chose a fast food restaurant near the entrance, sat down, ordered breakfast, and observed the mall's main entrance and surrounding environment through the window.

Night's approach was radical, but it was indeed the fastest way to gather teammates. Ling Xin had also considered this idea, but it would attract not only teammates but also enemies. This method was very dangerous, and without absolute strength, one wouldn't dare to try it lightly.

But the night was different... In the underground Outstanding Trial Arena, Ling Xin had already witnessed his incredible Innate Potential. Even with his vital energy sealed, his physical strength surpassed that of most Qi Cultivation experts, and even those at the Mind Condensation stage. And if he truly killed the Corpse King last night, then he must have already recovered his full cultivation level, and might even have unlocked Legendary Treasure Item.

With such strength, they certainly deserve to stand in the spotlight.

I just don't know what this guy's plan is.

But it doesn't matter. Even if we can't reach an agreement on the plan, we should still gain something from this.

Ling Xin came not only to connect with her teammates, but also for other reasons.

She believed that the declaration of night would surely attract Polluter, and if she could take the opportunity to kill one or two, the trip would not have been in vain.

While eating breakfast, I waited for a while, but I didn't see Polluter. Instead, I saw a lot of ordinary people gathered near the entrance of the mall.

They all saw the morning news and came here to watch the excitement; several of them were even live-streaming with selfie sticks... Humans are sometimes truly incomprehensible. Anyone with a brain knows that the mysterious person who can take over the TV station is a dangerous individual, yet they still dare to come and join the fun. I really don't know whether to call them brave or foolish.

However, Ling Xin soon noticed that among the onlookers were some suspicious individuals. They looked like everyone else, but were noticeably more vigilant and were talking to themselves from time to time. With her exceptional eyesight, Ling Xin could see that they were all wearing concealed earpieces.

plainclothes?

That makes sense. Such a high-profile hijacking of a television station could almost be considered an act of terrorism; how could the police not have taken action? I believe there should be even more police officers hiding in the nearby streets and alleys, and considering yesterday's Violence, they should have prepared quite a few powerful weapons.

Time passed by, and at nine o'clock, the mall opened as usual. The flow of people coming and going made the main entrance even more lively, attracting more onlookers. At the same time, Ling Xin also saw some familiar faces nearby.

Across the street, a tall man was pacing back and forth. He was Shi Yong from the Shun City Shi Family. This guy was one of the best among the younger generation of Zhendan, and was also considered the most promising master in the Shi family to reach the Peak.

In a nearby café, sat a young couple, both with dyed red hair. The man looked to be in his late twenties, while the woman was younger, at most in her early twenties. They looked like a couple with the same hair color, but Ling Xin knew that their hair was natural.

Chen Yan and Chen Fei of the Vermillion Bird Town Chen Family are Chen Ran's cousins, but their strength is far superior to Chen Ran's. Chen Fei, in particular, is a girl and a student at Guanxi University. Her talent and ability are top-notch, and she is even considered the strongest contender for the next head of the family!

Not far away, standing at the subway entrance enjoying the cool air, was none other than Zhuge Lan, whom I had met briefly during the battle against Long Hui...

Quite a few experts have been attracted here. Ling Xin took a sip of coffee, narrowed her eyes, and then slightly turned her head to look at the entrance of the fast food restaurant... There's one more here.

"I didn't expect you to be here too?" A slightly lazy voice rang out, and a long-haired man walked into the fast food restaurant, went straight to Ling Xin's seat, and sat down opposite her without a second thought.

"If I remember correctly, you participated in a Chaos Mission at the beginning of the month, right?" The man smiled at Ling Xin, "To be able to appear here, did you use a Noble Phantasm?"

"This is none of your business," Ling Xin snorted coldly, glancing at the man in front of her with slight displeasure.

"Don't be so cold..." The man shrugged. "Don't forget, Uncle Jue once said that when you grew up, he would marry you to me!"

(End of this chapter)