The Capital's Mad Dragon, A Gathering Storm

Demon Capital Martial University, Central Square.

The huge square, which can hold 100,000 people, was already packed with people. Even the rooftops and balconies of the surrounding buildings were crowded with students from Wuhan University who came to watch.

"My goodness, even those senior students who are usually in seclusion have come out!"

"Nonsense! That's a delegation from Capital Martial University, and also a core inspection team from the ' Long Family,' the most prestigious super family in Great Xia! Such a lineup is a rare sight, even in decades!"

"I heard the Pan Family was wiped out last night, and today this Demon Capital from Capital has parachuted into Shanghai. The timing is just too perfect, isn't it?"

"Shh! Are you out of your mind?! This is not something we should be discussing!"

In the square, students whispered amongst themselves, their buzzing discussions rising and falling like waves. Every face was filled with shock, curiosity, and a barely concealed anticipation of what was to come.

at the same time.

In the heart of Demon Capital, beneath an extremely secluded private club.

The atmosphere in the antique-style tea room was so heavy it seemed to drip water.

The current heads of the three major families in Demon Capital — the Chu Family head, the Tang Family head, and Li Canghai, the Li Family head—sat in a triangular formation at the tea table. All three were terrifying beings who had reached the [True Power Realm], but at this moment, their expressions were all more grim than the last.

"Those bastards from the Long Family, they moved so quickly!" The head of the Chu Family, a burly man with a fiery temper, slammed his hand on the tea table, splashing water from the teacup. "Now look what's happened! The Long Family is using this as an excuse to legitimately interfere in the affairs of Demon Capital!"

The Tang Family patriarch, a somewhat effeminate-looking middle-aged man, toyed with the two iron golems in his hand and sneered, "Those who come with ill intentions don't come with good intentions. The Long Family has been coveting our Demon Capital for quite some time now. This time, they're using the guise of 'inspection,' led by a core elder of the Long Family, who is said to have already stepped halfway into the [Sea of Consciousness Realm]! Several experts at the Meridian Opening Realm are also accompanying them."

Li Canghai picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his deep eyes.

"What's the panic?" Li Canghai put down his teacup, his voice calm. "We've already secured solid evidence of the Pan Family's collusion with the Variants. Even if the Long Family wants to use this as an excuse, they can't hold up on the surface. Besides..."

He paused, his tone revealing an extremely strong confidence, "This is Demon Capital, not Capital. With the patriarchs of our three families here, even if the Long Family crossing the river, is arrogant, they'll have to coil up before us!"

"That's true, but at the welcoming ceremony at Demon Capital Martial University today, the Long Family will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble and give us a hard time," the Tang Family head said, frowning.

"We'll see. Send word that the heads of our three families will personally attend tonight's welcoming ceremony!" Li Canghai's eyes turned cold. "I want to see what tricks the Long Family can pull!"

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Great Xia Night Watchers in Demon Capital.

Inside the dark gold door on the top floor.

"The highest order from the Great Xia has been issued."

The elderly man in the gray cloth robe, Sun Grade investigator stationed in Demon Capital, still had his eyes closed, but his materialized mental energy clearly transmitted his voice to the ears of the two Moon Grade investigators standing in front of his desk.

The Baihu and the Qinglong stood on either side, each with a different expression.

"From this moment forward, all Night Watchers in Demon Capital must fully cooperate with all legitimate actions of the Capital delegation and the Long Family's inspection team." The old man's voice was weathered yet authoritative. "Any disobedience will be punished as treason!"

"Yes!" Qinglong immediately answered the order in a loud voice.

He knew all too well the Long Family's power and influence. They were a true behemoth in the Great Xia Country, far surpassing the three nouveau riche families of Demon Capital! The Long Family had always wanted to extend their reach into Demon Capital's underworld, but they had never had the opportunity. Now that the Pan Family had been wiped out, it provided the Long Family with the perfect entry point!

"Baihu, Qinglong." The old man slowly opened his eyes. "At the welcoming ceremony at the Demon Capital Martial University, you two, as representatives of the Night Watchers, will attend on my behalf."

"Yes, sir." The two bowed simultaneously.

Let's return to the main point.

At Demon Capital Martial University, Dongfang Yueming listened to the deafening commotion on campus about the arrival of Capital and the Long Family. He casually crushed a fallen leaf, his eyes calm as still water.

He turned around and took out a gold-embossed room key card with "Cloud Hotel" printed on it from his pocket.

"It's time to meet that enchantress. With the new Meridian Opening Technique, I can reach the pinnacle of the Meridian Opening Realm today."

He twirled the room card between his fingers, channeling a surge of true energy throughout his body, and simultaneously activated [The Great Form Is Shapeless] and [The Horizon Within Reach].

at the same time.

The most luxurious "Cloud Hotel" in Demon Capital, featuring a presidential suite on the top floor.

In front of the huge panoramic floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks half of Demon Capital, Hong Gui is lounging lazily on a velvet sofa, her long legs casually crossed.

"That kid had my room key, and now I haven't even seen a trace of him."

Hong Gui pouted her red lips, a hint of frustration and intense competitiveness flashing in her eyes. She, a high-ranking Resisters, a notorious thorny rose in Demon Capital's underworld, had actually been ignored by a young "monster"?!

"Was it because I wasn't proactive enough in the air-raid shelter that day? Or... is he really not interested in my appearance?"

Hong Gui sat up somewhat unwillingly.

She walked to the spacious walk-in closet, her gaze sweeping over rows of extremely expensive and sexy lingerie.

"Hmph, I refuse to believe there's any cat in this world that doesn't eat fish."

A seductive, wicked smile curled at the corners of Hong Gui's lips. She reached out and picked out a set of extremely minimalist, almost transparent black lace lingerie from the clothes rack.

"If he dares to come tonight..."

Hong Gui was already imagining in her mind what kind of comical expression, panicked and even furious, would appear when that cold-blooded boy pushed open the door and saw her dressed like this.

"Giggle..."

She couldn't help but laugh out loud, then unbuttoned her purple trench coat, preparing to change into this extremely lethal "battle armor."

At this moment.

The heavy door of the presidential suite, reinforced with special alloys and intricate arrays, was silently swiped open by the golden room key.

Dongfang Yueming stood in the entrance hall.

Under the absolute concealment of [Heaven Grade Profound Truth - Heaven and Earth Assimilation], not even a breath, heartbeat, or fluctuation of true qi was leaked. The extremely advanced blood and qi detector in the entire suite and Hong Gui's keen Meridian Opening Realm Divine Sense were completely blind.

With a sweep of his Divine Sense, Dongfang Yueming instantly locked onto the extremely alluring aura emanating from the inner dressing room.

Without making a sound, like a weightless shadow, he slowly pushed open the half-closed door to the walk-in closet.

"Splash."

Inside the dressing room, Hong Gui had just taken off her coat.

Her perfectly flawless, voluptuous body exuded a breathtaking allure under the extremely soft lighting. Vast expanses of snow-white skin and her stunning curves were displayed without reservation in the air.

Just as she was humming a little tune, holding the black lace lingerie set, preparing to change,

"This outfit offers too little protection; it's not suitable for you."

A calm, hoarse, even slightly serious voice of commentary suddenly rang out less than two meters behind her!

"Ah--!!!"

Hong Gui let out an extremely shrill, even distorted, scream, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on!

She whirled around, instinctively covering her exposed breasts with her hands. Her eyes widened to their limit in extreme fear and shame!

"How... how did you get in?!"

Hong Gui stared intently at Dongfang Yueming, who stood at the door with his hands in his pockets and his mask still on, her voice trembling!

She's a top expert at the eighth level of the Meridian Opening Realm! In this presidential suite filled with arrays, even if an old monster at the True Power Realm were to sneak in, she wouldn't be able to remain completely unaware!

But this man somehow managed to sneak up behind her and watch her change clothes without her noticing!

"They checked in using their room key."

Dongfang Yueming casually waved the gold card in his hand, his eyes remaining calm and unwavering.

Didn't you say I was always welcome to come see you?

"You... you perverted bastard! You scoundrel!"

Hong Gui was both embarrassed and angry. Her fair skin instantly turned bright red. She frantically grabbed a bath towel and wrapped it tightly around herself, gritting her teeth as she pointed at Dongfang Yueming, "I told you to come, not to barge into someone's changing room without even knocking!"

"I'm sorry," Dongfang Yueming said in a flat tone, devoid of any sincerity. "I'm used to keeping a low profile. Next time I'll try to make some noise."

Looking at Dongfang Yueming's unyielding, deadpan face, Hong Gui was practically going crazy. Her carefully prepared seduction plan hadn't even begun, and her underwear had already been seen through!