Chapter 219: Ethan: Is This a Seventh Rank?

Chapter 219: Ethan: Is This a Seventh Rank?

Upon arriving at Ethan's estate, the butler promptly approached with a tray.

On the tray, there were two cups of wine.

Ethan took one and savored it slowly.

Zhao Zheng remained unmoved.

He wasn't a fan of drinking, and besides, he was currently in Ethan's presence, so caution was his priority.

What if the wine contained some powerful poison? He'd be a fool to drink it!

Noticing Zhao Zheng's reluctance, the butler stepped back, but before leaving, he gave Zhao Zheng a disdainful look.

Zhao Zheng didn't bother with such underlings.

Anyway, he would soon unleash his power with a punch, and there would likely be no survivors left in the estate.

"Chen, you're more composed than I imagined," Ethan said, swirling his wine glass. "However, I still can't understand why the Flame Nation sent you here. Don't get me wrong, I'm not underestimating your strength. At such a young age, defeating Ma Dongwu proves your immense potential. I believe in your future, and I'm sure you'll reach our level. But not yet."

Zhao Zheng replied indifferently, "No one sent me; I came here voluntarily."

"Is that so?" Ethan asked with a smile. "Then what's your purpose for coming here?"

This guy thought Zhao Zheng was here for negotiations.

But that wasn't the case...

"Do I even need to ask? Of course, it's to eliminate that black guy," Zhao Zheng stated.

Hearing this, Ethan was slightly taken aback.

He couldn't comprehend how the young man before him, clearly a Seventh Rank powerhouse, could have the confidence to attempt an assassination in his estate.

Did he think 'Magneto' didn't exist?

"Do you really believe you can kill James under my watch?" Ethan couldn't help but ask.

Zhao Zheng wasn't foolish enough to tell the truth. "Of course not, but I can offer you an important secret in exchange for that black guy's life!"

"Oh?" Ethan's interest was piqued. "Let's hear it!"

Zhao Zheng shook his head. "I need to see the black guy first, don't I?"

Ethan thought for a moment, then nodded and stood up from the sofa. "Follow me! I hope your secret is as important as you claim."

As he spoke, Ethan gave Zhao Zheng a meaningful smile.

His intention was clear.

If Zhao Zheng's secret wasn't worth James' life, he wouldn't let Zhao Zheng leave today.

Zhao Zheng's expression remained calm, unbothered by Ethan's demeanor.

Subsequently, Ethan led him to an elevator, descending deep into the estate's underground!

The place resembled an underground base, with walls made entirely of steel...

No wonder Ethan was confident in bringing him to meet James; he had his reasons!

This was undoubtedly Ethan's area of expertise.

The elevator stopped at the ninth basement level, deep beneath the ground.

When the elevator doors opened, a long tunnel appeared, leading to a spacious area.

A massive glass chamber emerged before Zhao Zheng.

Inside the chamber, a black youth was sleeping.

It was James.

Apparently, life hadn't been easy for him since falling into Ethan's hands.

Being confined here was more restrictive than being in prison.

At least in prison, inmates were allowed some time outdoors, but the black youth's movement was limited to the glass chamber.

The chamber was sparse, containing only a bed, a bathroom, and some training equipment.

Oh, and there was also a computer.

However, to prevent him from spreading information online, the computer was not connected to the internet, making it rather boring.

...

As Zhao Zheng observed the black youth, Ethan was also observing him.

He noticed that the young man before him hadn't shown a hint of hesitation throughout their journey.

Ethan wondered if the guy was blindly overconfident in his abilities or if he had some hidden trump card.

"James, you've seen him now. Can you reveal the secret you mentioned?" Ethan asked.

Without turning back, Zhao Zheng said, "How can I be sure he's the black guy I'm looking for? What if you found someone to impersonate him?"

Among the extraordinary artifacts produced in the Spirit Realm, there were indeed a few that could alter one's appearance.

The glasses Zhao Zheng was wearing were one such example.

Hearing this, Ethan wasn't concerned about any tricks Zhao Zheng might pull, as this was his territory.

Without further thought, he pressed the button next to him.

"Beep—"

Suddenly, a piercing sound rang out in the glass chamber, waking up the black youth.

Seeing Ethan outside the chamber, the black youth showed fear and quickly got out of bed to explain, "Sorry, Mr. Ethan. I've been training all morning, and I'm really tired, so..."

Ethan waved his hand and said, "Show me your flame ability."

"Okay.

"The black youth, James, nodded in agreement and raised his hand.

A burst of flame ignited from his palm, illuminating the glass chamber with a crimson glow.

Ethan turned to Zhao Zheng, "Is this enough?"

Zhao Zheng nodded, "It's enough!"

"Then, don't you think it's time to reveal your secret?" Ethan asked.

But Zhao Zheng shook his head, "Not yet."

"Hmm?" Ethan's expression darkened, "Are you playing games with me?"

At this point, Zhao Zheng was no longer in the mood for idle talk.

With the target right before him, why waste time with useless words? It was time for action!

Zhao Zheng's figure darted forward like a cheetah with an acceleration boost, charging towards the glass chamber.

"Boom!"

The thick tempered glass shattered instantly under the force of his impact.

The sudden turn of events startled Ethan, his face contorting with anger.

He never expected this guy to dare commit murder right under his nose. However, he didn't panic.

This was his turf!

And since he had managed to trap James here, he must have been well-prepared.

As a King-Class Powerhouse, Ethan's reaction speed far surpassed that of the true Magneto.

With a swift wave of his hand, he lifted a massive iron block from the basement floor and hurled it towards Zhao Zheng, blocking his path.

Simultaneously, with a mere glance, James, who stood frozen in shock, was swiftly lifted into the air and brought to Ethan's side.

It turned out that James' clothing contained metal, making it easier for Ethan to control him.

"Bang!"

The iron block blocking Zhao Zheng's path was torn to shreds.

However, James was successfully taken away by Ethan.

Indeed, the renowned King-Class Powerhouse lived up to his reputation, and his adaptability was no exaggeration.

Zhao Zheng stood in place, making no further moves.

Ethan held James with one hand, his gaze fixed coldly on Zhao Zheng.

"You dare to kill in front of me? Fool!"

His eyes scanned the surroundings, and upon seeing the extensive damage to the facility, his face contorted with rage.

"You will pay the price for your ignorance and stupidity with your life!"

"Hand him over to me, and I'll spare your life!" Zhao Zheng said.

Ethan was taken aback for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"What a ridiculous joke!

A Seventh Rank Powerhouse daring to spare my life? That's a joke if I've ever heard one."

Zhao Zheng, realizing the futility of further discussion, wasted no more words and charged towards Ethan.

Ethan, anticipating this, quickly took action and issued a command.

"Creak, creak!"

The entire basement seemed to come alive as an overwhelming tide of metal rushed towards Zhao Zheng.

In the blink of an eye, Zhao Zheng was engulfed by the metallic onslaught.

Witnessing this, the black youth beside him, still shaken, managed to remember to flatter Ethan.

"Mr. Ethan, you are truly powerful, like a god. I..."

"Shut up!"

Ethan's rebuke silenced the youth, who dared not utter another word.

Ethan's expression grew solemn.

He had been manipulating the metal, compressing Zhao Zheng, only to discover the astonishing strength of the man within.

Every piece of metal that rushed towards him was torn to shreds! Ethan's underground bunker was constructed with extremely hard alloys, capable of withstanding even the impact of a nuclear blast.

How could this youth named Chen Ye be so formidable? Was he truly a Seventh Rank Powerhouse? Sensing something amiss, Ethan quickly retreated with James.

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Simultaneously, he pressed the communicator on his arm and shouted, "Michelle, the big fish has taken the bait! Come and help me catch it!"

As he finished speaking, he had already brought James to the elevator shaft.

With a wave of his hand, Ethan crushed the elevator into a pile of scrap metal, clearing the way to the shaft's exit.

Then, he swiftly ascended with James.

Upon reaching the ground level, Ethan tossed James aside and took a deep breath. With both hands clenched, he gritted his teeth, exerting himself.

He was manipulating the bunker's metal, exerting all his strength to compress Zhao Zheng.

He aimed to trap the monster within the bunker!

But the next moment...

"Boom!"

A deafening sound erupted from beneath the ground.

Zhao Zheng, with sheer force, burst through the earth and emerged on the surface! His previous position was at least several dozen meters underground.

How could he break through such a thick layer of earth? Moreover, Zhao Zheng appeared unscathed, not even a tear in his clothing...

Ethan was utterly shocked.

In that moment, he wished he could tear the CIA Deputy Director, who had provided him with false information, limb from limb.

Before him, this young man named Chen Ye could not possibly be a Seventh Rank Powerhouse; he was definitely an Archon-level powerhouse!

Facing an opponent of the same caliber, Ethan finally stopped holding back.

He strained with all his might, lifting his hands.

"Boom..."

Under Ethan's control, the entire bunker and estate began to shake.

Then, the estate started to disintegrate, with large amounts of metal being drawn away by Ethan, causing many cement debris to fall.

"What's happening?"

"Mr. Ethan..."

"Help!"

Chaos ensued within the estate.

Many servants met their unfortunate ends.

However, Ethan couldn't afford to care about that now.

After realizing that Zhao Zheng was a tough nut to crack, he had to give it his all.

It must be said that Ethan's choice was correct.

If he had held back any further, Zhao Zheng would have taken advantage of the slightest opportunity to finish him off.

At this moment—

Massive amounts of metal began flying towards Ethan, covering his body.

Zhao Zheng knew this guy was preparing a powerful move and wanted to stop him, but countless iron spikes and shards were rushing towards him, blocking his movements.

After all, these were objects emitted by Ethan, and their destructive power was astonishing; even Zhao Zheng couldn't afford to ignore them.

In just a few breaths—

A giant robot monster over a hundred meters tall appeared before Zhao Zheng.

Ethan was hiding inside the chest cavity of the giant robot.

Even the black youth, James, had been placed inside by Ethan.

...

Zhao Zheng was astonished to see Ethan assembling a giant robot from a vast amount of metal in such a short time.

It must be said that Ethan's ability to control metal was indeed remarkable and highly creative!

"Huff!"

Suddenly, a sound broke through the air.

Ethan controlled the giant robot and punched towards Zhao Zheng with tremendous force.

This punch carried an awe-inspiring might, like an iron mountain falling from the sky.

However, it was a bit slow...

Zhao Zheng slightly dodged, successfully evading the attack.

"Boom!"

The giant robot's iron fist struck the ground, causing the earth to tremble.

When the fist retracted, a huge crater appeared in its place.

Zhao Zheng's expression remained unchanged as he stared at the bulky robot.

At that moment—

Ethan's voice echoed from within the giant robot: "It seems you've been hiding your strength. No wonder you dared to come here alone. But today, you're destined to die here."

As his words fell, the giant robot launched another attack at Zhao Zheng.

Zhao Zheng chose to dodge by flying, and surprisingly, the giant robot could also fly...

Ethan's control ability was indeed astonishing!

However!

It was impossible for him to defeat Zhao Zheng with this.

The giant robot's speed couldn't keep up with Zhao Zheng's.

Something strange happened.

Although the giant robot couldn't hit Zhao Zheng, Ethan persisted relentlessly, continuously attacking without giving Zhao Zheng a chance to react.

If this stalemate continued, Ethan would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage.

Controlling such a massive robot would undoubtedly consume a tremendous amount of energy.

It was as clear as day.

Then why was Ethan still doing this?

Zhao Zheng wasn't foolish; he immediately realized that his opponent seemed to be waiting for something...

At this thought—

Zhao Zheng knew he couldn't afford to get entangled with the giant robot.

With a swift movement, he dodged the robot's iron fist and rushed towards its chest.

As he approached the robot's chest, Zhao Zheng's eyes gleamed with intense light, and he launched his attack.

"Vroom!"

His Armament Color Domination was activated to the max level, and his fist turned pitch-black.

Within this darkness, red threads of light entwined.

Tyrant Color Aura enveloped!

The next moment—

A white energy shield covered Zhao Zheng's fist, the power of the Quake Fruit Technique.

Then, Zhao Zheng unleashed a punch with all his might!

This punch directly struck the giant robot's chest.

"Crack—"

The heavens and earth trembled!

An indescribable destructive force spread from Zhao Zheng's fist, instantly engulfing the entire giant robot.

The hundred-meter-tall robot, which had been full of vigor just a second ago, suddenly froze.

It was as if it had been immobilized!

After a few seconds, numerous cracks appeared on the giant robot's body.

The cracks multiplied and spread rapidly, soon covering the entire robot.

"Boom!"

With a deafening blast, the colossal giant robot shattered into pieces.

(End of Chapter)

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