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Fang Lin Kong was able to pass this time quite ordinarily, not only because Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying were busy searching for the Ancient Star Shuttle and had no time for anything else, but also because the duel between Liexiezi and Arlen Xuding Si had been postponed.
The gambling house that had opened its doors wide was now facing a rapid decline due to the cancellation of this duel. Kyo Kusanagi was already a figure of great attention, and the anticipation for this battle was akin to the legendary match between Holyfield and Tyson. However, there were many who secretly breathed a sigh of relief at the cancellation of this duel.
Within the ranks of the Demon Hunting Team, although there was great confidence in Arlen Xuding Si, at this moment of impending storm, his invaluable strength was a crucial guarantee for the Demon Hunting Team's survival. Among the higher-ups of the Demon Hunting Team, not everyone supported this duel unconditionally. The gathered information indicated that Liexiezi definitely had the qualifications to contend for Divine Extremity. If Arlen Xuding Si were to fail in this battle, or even suffer irreparable damage in a short period, the days ahead for the Demon Hunting Team would become extremely difficult.
This was because the war between Divine Extremity sparked by Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying had not calmed down after Yuan Qian Kun's disappearance; instead, it had intensified. As the foremost figure of the demon race, Yuan Qian Kun had firmly suppressed the ambitions of the other two Divine Extremity figures from his kind. Although there were five human figures in Kyo Kusanagi's distribution—Kongtong Grandmaster, Zhuang Lou, Western Sea (the president of the American Exorcist Guild), Arlen Xuding Si (the top expert of the Demon Hunting Team), and a mysterious leader from the Demon Hunting Team—there were only three from the demon race: Yuan Qian Kun (Demon Realm's Number One), Wu Dong Shen (Demon Severing the World), and another enigmatic figure whose whereabouts remained unknown. In terms of numbers, humans held an advantage.
However, in reality, things were far from simple. Yuan Qian Kun firmly held the title of Earth's strongest, unshakeable by anyone. Next, Zhuang Lou and Wu Dong Shen both had qualifications to vie for second place, but among Kyo Kusanagi's ranks, there was one particularly mysterious individual rumored to be on par with Wu Dong Shen.
Thus, the situation evolved into a standoff among Zhuang Lou, Wu Dong Shen, and another Divine Extremity from the demon race; none could suppress one another. As long as these three were pleased, they could wreak havoc on Earth without interference.
Zhuang Lou would certainly refrain from doing anything outlandish; however, the other two could unleash chaos freely. The remaining four Divine Extremity figures simply lacked the qualifications to participate in such a power balance game.
Although Western Sea possessed extraordinary strength, he was not a combat specialist. Despite his combat prowess being formidable after entering Divine Extremity—no one dared to underestimate him—he ultimately fell short compared to Wu Dong Shen, who specialized in more lethal methods. The other three Divine Extremity figures were too young; even if they teamed up, they could not contain Wu Dong Shen just as they had failed to defeat Zhuang Lou in their previous attempts.
At such times, what the Demon Hunting Team hoped for most was to gather their two major forces to ensure maximum preservation of Vitality amidst this turmoil. They no longer dared to engage in confrontations with others. Recently, Wu Dong Shen had continuously targeted several branches of the Demon Hunting Team, killing hundreds of exorcists from the American Exorcist Guild.
Such dire circumstances left many elders from the Demon Hunting Team who once supported four Divine Extremity figures teaming up against Yuan Qian Kun filled with regret.
Moreover, the existence of another Divine Extremity within the demon race added further unpredictability to the turmoil in Dark World.
Currently, what everyone on Earth is looking forward to is not about retrieving Yuan Qian Kun to suppress Wu Dong Shen again, nor is it about finding ways to team up once more to eliminate Wu Dong Shen. Instead, the hope lies in which side can produce a new generation of Divine Extremity experts... this is the strongest bargaining chip that could turn the situation around.
After Fang Lin Kong returned home, he had not seen Wen Zhongda or Li Bing. However, Fang Lin Kong was not worried about these two friends at all; compared to Wen Yi, Chen Mingbin, and Ma Jingjie, he felt much more at ease. Wen Zhongda and Li Bing were the type who only caused trouble for others; who would dare to bother them?
After Fang Lin Kong subdued Zhang Twenty-Eight, he quickly formed his own modest crew and became privy to various news throughout the city. For instance, creatures like Zhang Twenty-Eight were often too weak; in a fight, they might not even be stronger than a robust ordinary man. The Chifeng Army was not particularly keen on recruiting such beings. After all, the Chifeng Army was the largest local monster force in Northeast China and had strict criteria for selecting new members.
But Fang Lin Kong was different; he did not need powerful subordinates. He was merely inspired by reading many novels about world domination and wanted to recruit a few followers for fun. He had no intention of encroaching on Chifeng Army's territory, and those who came looking for a fight were simply too formidable. The only monster in this city who could help him was Li Bing. He just wanted to establish his own intelligence network to have a general understanding of the happenings in the city.
Although Zhang Twenty-Eight was weak, having lived in this city for so many years made him more familiar with it than any human resident. The monsters he interacted with were also local insiders. Their common trait was their cunning nature.
It was only after Fang Lin Kong acquired these subordinates that he came up with a brilliant idea...
This Northeast city was a typical emerging urban area, filled with construction sites for new residential complexes either underway or about to begin. Under the vigorous promotion of the newly appointed mayor: "The price increase of our city's real estate has lagged far behind other cities of similar size; therefore, housing prices must rise—not just slightly but significantly! We aim to catch up with Shanghai and Beijing's price hikes within two or three years and surpass our peer cities!"
The newspapers were flooded with advertisements touting concepts like waterfront communities, exclusive views, prime districts, and elite living—like a flood breaking through a dam.
When sixty percent of a city's residents are unable to afford new homes, the aggressive redevelopment of old neighborhoods solely for profit does indeed make the city appear chaotic and new at the same time.
Regardless, this was still where Fang Lin Kong grew up. The agricultural mindset prevalent in Chinese culture left a strong sense of territoriality among its people.
"In every newly developed neighborhood, purchase the highest floor with the best view and let Zhang Twenty-Eight and other subordinates move in. Then utilize high-tech observation equipment and communication devices to establish a three-dimensional surveillance network at every major traffic intersection or highway entrance connecting other cities, as well as at train stations and airports—setting up hidden observers everywhere."
Don't ask Fang Lin Kong what purpose this serves; he is merely bored and finds it entertaining. Most importantly, his current financial situation can fully support it.
So, when this thing really started to work, Fang Lin Kong often felt excited and would personally go to witness the unexpected events happening in the city after receiving reports. What was it? Two rival gangs shooting at each other, some police officers scheming to catch criminals, someone preparing to jump off a building due to life's misfortunes. That seductress was enticing good men to enhance her own skills. Even some middle school students kissing at the street corner caught Fang Lin Kong's attention; he wasn't afraid of being seen.
Fang Lin Kong's behavior was akin to the strictest business inspections, making his subordinates like Zhang Twenty-Eight diligent and cautious, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. As a result, Fang Lin Kong discovered some very interesting things...
"Wen Yi is actually in love! And the other party is an older, mature beauty! It seems she has quite an agenda..."
Starting from the secret he first learned about from Zhang Twenty-Eight, Fang Lin Kong also became aware of several undercurrents of Turbulent Waves in the city. Among them, the one that excited him the most was seemingly the least threatening.
"This is just like 007! I'm so fat! Really fat! This is amazing. These supporting characters are truly entertaining!"
Zero Sakura and Yu Beiyao had no idea they had transformed from behind-the-scenes manipulators into someone else's lab rats. The story between Wen Yi and Zero Sakura began in Beijing, but it gained momentum once they returned to this northeastern city. Wen Yi was somewhat fearful of Fang Lin Kong's sharp tongue, so she decided to keep everything a secret from everyone, including Ma Jingjie, who had previously met Zero Sakura; she had no idea that this beauty also lived in this city.
(To be continued)
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