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Lin Cheng was dead, and the legendary Dragon King of Hua Gang faded into the annals of history. Perhaps several years later, when the Path sword was passed into someone's hands, they might remember their ancestor's name, but ultimately, they would be just a speck of dust in the vastness of time, devoid of meaning in this world.
Jufeng and Situ Yu had only exchanged a brief glance before returning to Washing City. The next day, the newly appointed Wolf King led the Giant Wolf Gang southward, forcing Hua Gang, which had its sights set on the Northeast, to withdraw and defend against the impending threat.
Jufeng returned, but he only accomplished two things: he killed a few people and left two factions of the Three Great Helpers in disarray. After all, it was merely his people fighting alongside their own. Jufeng's hurricane focused all its energy on the United Heart Association.
Hua Gang's retreat left the entire battlefield to the United Heart Association and the hurricane, while the Unification Alliance also returned to the Northwest in the early hours to suppress the rebellious Mu Shu.
The hurricane had initially been dormant, resting and recuperating. However, with Jufeng's journey to the grasslands, the entire organization underwent a fundamental transformation. As soon as Hua Gang departed, the hurricane shed its defensive posture and directly mobilized its forces, marching into Qin City to confront the United Heart Association in a clash akin to a meteor striking the earth.
Upon their first encounter, a great battle erupted. The hurricane had been suppressed for days and was filled with pent-up frustration. After two days of respite, it found an outlet for its fury—like parched land receiving a sudden downpour after a long drought.
However, the newly integrated United Heart Association possessed deep roots and fresh blood. Unlike the battered Unification Alliance, it showed signs of emerging as a leader among the Three Factions. Otherwise, its ambition would not have swelled so significantly as it sought to carve out its share in the distant Northeast.
Thus, this first battle could indeed be described as a resounding success. On the second night after Jufeng returned from the grasslands, several suburban streets in Qin City were bustling with activity at dawn—clashing blades and cries filled the air. Blood flowed through countless streets, and by dawn of the following day, many traces remained visible, too late to be cleaned up.
The outcome was naturally evenly matched; both sides suffered similar casualties. However, for the hurricane, it was a release from days of pent-up frustration and a surge in morale. In contrast, without allies, the United Heart Association seemed to feel like it was riding on a tiger's back.
The hurricane continued to reinforce its troops. Besides Qin City, Tang City in Hebei Province was also a stronghold for the United Heart Association—Dragon Hall dominated Qin while Amethyst illuminated Tang.
Just as battles with the United Heart Association began to escalate, trouble brewed in the hurricane's backyard. A new force emerged in Black Province and Jisheng—this was not local power from Huaguo but rather an incursion from Utada Hikaru's Island Nation.
In Canglang One Floating Life in Washing City, Jufeng hurried back from Qin City. At that moment, Bill was reporting on the situation while Xue and other hall leaders had already rushed to the front lines.
"What is happening now?"
It was the height of summer, and Jufeng was hurrying along, beads of sweat forming on his forehead and neck. He took the ice water that Zhu Yao handed him and drank it down in one gulp, feeling the refreshing coolness wash over him before he directly asked.
Bill pointed to a map laid out on the table, indicating a location that Jisheng had marked. "They are still entering through Jicheng as before. From the looks of it now, they plan to avoid our intersection with Hua Gang, crossing Changbai Mountain to launch an attack on us from Tong City, catching us off guard."
After returning to Earth, Bill had taken full responsibility for intelligence work. During his absence, Wade had managed Hidden Hall's steady development, so in Northeast China, hurricanes could be everywhere.
Jufeng nodded, glancing at the situation. Indeed, the location chosen by the Yamamoto Clan was quite strategic; he just couldn't understand why they were delayed longer than expected. He had already killed Utada Hikaru two days ago, yet they were only now coming to greet him—wasn't that a bit slow on their part?
Jufeng had no trouble understanding the Yamamoto Clan at all. He exchanged a glance with Zhu Yao, who intuitively stepped out for a moment. Not long after, she returned with Vera.
Having been away from Earth for many days, Blue Cat had not been held by anyone. Now that its owner was back, Blue Cat clung closely to Vera, rubbing its delicate blue head against her in search of familiar warmth before settling down peacefully to sleep.
Following Vera was Lance, who had been absent for two months. This third-ranked European expert appeared unchanged. His arms, filled with terrifying strength, grew in a distorted manner from his body; though they looked odd, they exuded an intimidating presence.
Jufeng pointed out the map on the table to Vera. It featured a curve that Bill had just sketched with a pencil. Jufeng believed there was no need for further explanation; Vera would understand the meaning of that curve.
Sure enough, after studying it for a moment, Vera said, "I understand. Tonight, I will wait for them in Tong City. There won't be many coming; I'm confident I can take them all down. However, we need to discuss what comes next—I can't help you with such a significant task without reason."
After returning to Earth, Vera maintained her usual cold demeanor in front of her subordinates. Jufeng feigned a look of grievance and said, "We are friends after all; you can't just stand by while I’m in danger. That would go against the principles of our world."
Vera sat down on the sofa with Blue Cat in her arms and replied calmly as still water, "Have you reached the edge of danger? If we’re talking about principles here, I can wait until your life hangs by a thread before stepping in."
Women’s hearts are as deep as the ocean; Jufeng thought to himself that this statement held more truth than many civilized words. Everything had seemed fine when they were in Outer Space; now that they were apart for just a short time, their relationship felt like it had reverted to its initial state.
Unwilling to relent, Jufeng hinted slyly, "Is Sisi getting used to life at A Floating Life Pearl? If she's not comfortable there, I can have her stay at Azure Waterside with Second Sister; it's filled with feminine energy and might suit her better."
Jufeng knew that Vera truly felt compassion for Sisi. If there had been a slightly larger age gap, it would not have been an exaggeration to say she regarded her as her own. So at this moment, he played the emotional card, hoping to touch Vera's heart a little, considering the hardships they had endured together over the past two months.
Vera lifted her head and looked at Jufeng. Her elegantly arched eyebrows and sparkling eyes caught his attention, causing him to momentarily lose his composure and instinctively wipe the sweat from his forehead.
After a while, Vera calmly said, "Alright, then I'll take the lead. Once we deal with the Yamamoto Clan, we can split the benefits evenly. I just hope you can resolve the domestic troubles quickly so we can accomplish this together. How does that sound?"
Jufeng was taken aback by her words, but when he heard the phrase "deal with," he couldn't help but swallow hard. The Yamamoto Clan was a world-class organization; who would dare to simply take them on and speak of it so casually?
Vera had rarely shown her true capabilities in front of Jufeng. Despite holding the title of leader of the Blazing Axe, she had only presented herself as a woman—albeit a rather cold one. Now, suddenly making such bold statements caught Jufeng off guard.
After pondering for a moment, Jufeng suddenly laughed and said, "Since you've decided to take charge, what can I do? It seems that with each step I take, I am destined never to rest in this lifetime."
(To be continued)
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