Iron Fist Scoffed and Raised His Glowing Right Fist

New York, Times Square.

Bu Jingyun dragged a suitcase as he walked alone through the bustling streets.

Along the way, some kind East Country exchange students pointed him in the right direction.

But judging by Bu Jingyun's appearance, it would probably still take quite some effort for him to reach his destination.

He wanted to call Chun-Li, but perhaps he had been in too much of a hurry getting off the plane, or perhaps New York's streets were simply too complicated.

In any case, he had somehow lost his phone.

"..."

Bu Jingyun stared at the all-English map in his hands and fell into confusion.

"Maybe... I should visit the East Country embassy first?"

Defenders headquarters.

Daredevil Matt, Punisher Frank, Luke Cage, Interpol agent Chun-Li, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist Danny Rand gathered together.

"The Hand has been unusually quiet lately. I'm afraid they may be planning some major move soon."

Matt snapped a cucumber in half with his bare hands, his face full of concern.

"We've destroyed three of their hideouts in a row. Their current reaction really isn't normal."

Frank spoke in an icy tone as he oiled his guns as tenderly as if caressing a lover.

"I'm not worried about The Hand. What I care more about is this Fire Cloud Evil God you've been talking about!"

Leaning against the wall, the newly joined hardheaded newcomer, Danny Rand, looked curious.

"As the current Iron Fist of the sacred land of Kunlun, I've never heard of any Fire Cloud Evil God.

Much less any East Country martial art capable of increasing one's power by consuming other living beings!"

"Sorry. I'm not questioning you, but are you sure this isn't some plot from a novel?"

Although Danny had unexpectedly joined the Defenders after discovering The Hand's conspiracy against Rand Group, he remained skeptical until he saw Fire Cloud Evil God for himself.

"What are you thinking? If it were fake, wouldn't all of us gathering here to discuss countermeasures be complete idiots?"

Sitting in a chair, Jessica took a swig from her bottle and shot Danny a glare.

Beside her, Chun-Li held her phone, frowning as she wondered why Bu Jingyun still had not contacted her.

Luke stared with vacant eyes, wearing an expression that said, Do whatever you want—I'm off in my own world.

"Fine. Even if this Fire Cloud Evil God is as powerful as you say, I'll make him experience the might of Kunlun's Iron Fist!"

After Jessica shut him down, Danny casually shrugged, looking stubbornly unconcerned.

He had only recently returned to New York from Kunlun and was brimming with confidence, eager to make a name for himself.

As for this so-called Fire Cloud Evil God?

As Kunlun's guardian, Danny had never even heard of him. He probably was not anyone impressive.

"Danny, don't underestimate him. I don't want you losing your life because of carelessness."

Matt took a bite of cucumber and offered a kind reminder.

But Danny did not like hearing that. He had trained in Kunlun for years, undergone intense training, and fought his way through countless trials before defeating his senior brother Davos and rightfully earning the title of the sixty-sixth Iron Fist.

His fist could glow. He had the real deal.

BOOM!!

The wall of the building suddenly exploded.

A large group of ninjas streamed inside, wielding dual blades as they charged at everyone.

Still wondering how their headquarters had been exposed, Matt suddenly "saw" an acquaintance rush in with dual blades in hand.

[Emotion Points from Matt Murdock +499]

"Elektra?!"

That distinctive scent—it was Elektra's scent.

CLANG!!

Matt raised his batons and barely blocked Elektra's dual blades, only to feel his entire body sink.

The astonishing force traveled through the blades. Before Matt could steady his stance, Elektra kicked out and sent him crashing into the wall.

BANG!

"Elektra, what happened to you?

Don't you recognize me? It's me, Matt!"

Suppressing the pain, Matt tried to awaken her reason.

But Elektra slashed out, swiftly carving a bloody wound across Matt's right shoulder.

After knocking down two ninja assassins, Iron Fist realized something was wrong and charged at Elektra with his glowing right hand.

Elektra spun expressionlessly, dodging Iron Fist's strike before following through with a whip kick to his face, knocking him out cold.

[Emotion Points from Danny Rand +555]

Bang! Bang!

In the distance, Frank drew his pistol and forced Elektra back from her pursuit. Chun-Li hurried forward, hauled Danny off the ground, and retreated.

With his invincible defense, Luke Cage stood at the very front and blocked the attacks. Jessica took the opportunity to throw a smoke grenade, shouted for everyone, and swiftly withdrew.

By the time the smoke gradually cleared, the group had already vanished without a trace.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Clapping her hands, Alexandra entered through the hole in the wall with a smile.

"Elektra, you did very well!"

Clang!

Elektra sheathed her blades and obediently stood at Alexandra's side in silence.

Madame Gao and the other leaders followed inside. They had witnessed the battle just now as well.

"Can she really deal with Fire Cloud Evil God?"

Looking at Elektra, who had become the Black Sky, Murakami still lacked confidence.

He could hardly be blamed. No one present had that confidence.

Fire Cloud Evil God had caught bullets barehanded the moment he appeared. Now that he was cultivating demonic arts, his aura grew stronger by the day.

The Black Sky was powerful, but whether she could defeat Fire Cloud Evil God as he had been when he first appeared was still unknown. Facing the current Fire Cloud Evil God would probably be a long shot.

"Whether it works or not, if we don't try now, we won't get another chance!"

Satisfied as she looked at Elektra, Alexandra turned to Madame Gao and the others and spoke loudly.

Fire Cloud Evil God had recently set his sights on the Dragon Bone they had found. This was the lifeline that granted the leaders immortality—they absolutely could not compromise!

"As long as that dead old man remains alive, which one of you would dare sleep peacefully?"

The others lowered their heads in silence. This was a thorn in their hearts that had to be removed!

"I'll have Elektra reveal her whereabouts and lure the Defenders into confronting that old man."

"When the time comes, the few of us will launch a surprise attack as well. If that still isn't enough, I'll detonate the explosives we buried underground in advance.

"At worst, I'll risk my life. No matter how strong that old man is, he's still flesh and blood. I refuse to believe gunpowder can't blow him to death!"

As she said this, her eyes flashed coldly. She stared at the people present and demanded, "Now that you've heard my plan, who supports it? Who opposes it?"

Clang!

The Black Sky, Elektra, stepped forward, her twin blades leaving their sheaths.

With a faint smile, Madame Gao began acting. This had originally been a plan she and Alexandra had secretly prepared together. Seeing the other leaders still hesitating, she was the first to step forward and voice her support in a hoarse, impassioned cry.

Bakuto, her disciple, saw that his master had agreed and immediately followed the plan.

The remaining three leaders looked at one another. After little delay, they each voiced their agreement.

"Very good."

Alexandra clapped her hands, high-spirited.

"Believe me. Tomorrow will be Fire Cloud Evil God's day of death!"

[Emotion Points from Murakami +533]

[Emotion Points from Bakuto +521]

[Emotion Points from Sowande +534]

[Emotion Points from Alexandra +537]

[Emotion Points from Elektra +666]