Chapter 395: The Base

Chapter 395: The Base

Zone 8.

The city where Feng Xiu resided.

As the grand ritual commenced, changes began to unfold within the city.

A sinister black aura enveloped the entire area, causing its inhabitants to feel anxious, nauseous, and even experience hallucinations.

This large-scale transformation sparked panic throughout the city.

The collective fear further fueled the ceremony, intensifying its operation.

During this process, a force descended upon Feng Xiu, purging the extreme icy blade intent within him.

The beginning of this endeavor could be considered exceptionally smooth, but Feng Xiu remained vigilant.

He knew that this ceremony would undoubtedly encounter unforeseen circumstances.

Li Wu was about to make his move.

Feng Xiu had even guessed the timing of Li Wu's intervention.

Unless something unexpected happened, Li Wu would strike the moment the Angel Wings were activated.

And indeed, everything unfolded precisely as he had anticipated.

As time passed, the ceremony soon reached the point where the Angel Wings needed to be activated.

Feng Xiu muttered, "It's about time he shows up."

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the Angel Wings malfunctioned.

The Angel Wings, which had been operating at their limit, suddenly halted.

This abrupt cessation was a significant issue, as it could severely disrupt the ceremony.

Of course, that was assuming they were unprepared for such an occurrence.

"Fortunately, I had made preparations in advance."

As Feng Xiu's lips curled upward, the backup plan he had devised for this very situation was set in motion.

The activation of the alternative plan instantly dissipated the effects of the Angel Wings.

Simultaneously, the perpetrator behind this disruption was exposed.

"I've got you now!"

Feng Xiu's lips curved into a smile.

A well-prepared net descended upon the culprit.

His subordinates, powerful individuals, sprang into action, swiftly locating the young man who had been hiding within the central circle of the ceremony.

The youth's face paled, and before he could attempt an escape, he was easily captured by Feng Xiu's underlings and brought before him.

Upon seeing his subordinate's success, Feng Xiu's lips twitched, ready to break into a smile.

However, the situation took an unexpected turn.

The Angel Wings, amidst the ceremony, suddenly erupted, releasing a powerful burst of holy light.

The Angel Wings played a crucial role in Feng Xiu's ceremony, serving to suppress and purify the evil aura.

Under normal circumstances, it should neither need nor be able to unleash such a burst, yet it did precisely that.

With this eruption, Feng Xiu's situation became dire.

Amidst the intense evil aura, the holy light's explosion was akin to striking a match in a gas-filled room.

The evil aura gathered by Feng Xiu through the ceremony went berserk.

What was meant to heal him with evil aura now turned against him, becoming a deadly poison.

Caught off guard, Feng Xiu suffered a severe blow, and a mouthful of fresh blood sprayed from his mouth.

But that wasn't the end.

Just then, the captured individual broke free from his restraints, seized the Angel Wings, and approached Feng Xiu with murderous intent, grinning at him.

Gazing upon that face, Feng Xiu exclaimed, "Li Wu!"

An indescribable rage surged within him, and he lashed out immediately.

Raising his hand, he struck Li Wu with a palm strike.

As one of the five great envoys of the Zero Organization and an Epic-ranked existence, Feng Xiu's strike, fueled by hatred, was not to be taken lightly.

Boundless evil aura surged forth, and terrifying white bone chains materialized out of thin air, entangling Li Wu, forcing him to withstand the full force of the palm strike.

The palm landed on Li Wu's body.

Both Feng Xiu and Li Wu laughed.

Feng Xiu laughed because he had finally made Li Wu pay the price he deserved.

Li Wu, on the other hand, laughed because he had acquired another skill, and the damage from Feng Xiu's palm strike was of little concern to him, as he possessed a Puppet Doll item.

As Feng Xiu's palm struck, the white bone chains that bound Li Wu transformed him into a puppet, and his physical form vanished.

With merely the cost of an item, Li Wu not only preserved his life and gained a skill but also escaped from danger unscathed.

Almost simultaneously with Li Wu's disappearance, another Epic-ranked aura descended.

It was the fifth messenger of the Zero Organization, whom Feng Xiu had summoned in advance for support.

To capture Li Wu, Feng Xiu had made extensive preparations.

Unfortunately, these preparations proved futile, and Li Wu managed to escape.

Feng Xiu paid a hefty price for this operation.

Not only were the Angel Wings taken by Li Wu, but he himself was also severely injured due to the ritual.

His injuries not only remained untreated, but they had worsened.

After meticulously setting up a trap for so long, the outcome was utterly disappointing for Feng Xiu, who felt his heart was about to burst with rage.

"Li Wu, I want you dead!

I will make sure you die!"

...

Over on Feng Xiu's side, he was seething with helpless anger.

He had no idea that his headquarters had been infiltrated at that very moment.

In fact, Li Wu's primary target for this operation wasn't him.

Or rather, after Li Wu received the news and learned that Feng Xiu had enlisted the help of the Fifth Messenger, he didn't hold much hope of capturing Feng Xiu this time.

The main issue was the disparity in strength.

Although Li Wu had managed to capture the Third Apostle, an Epic 0-star, it didn't seem like much of an achievement for him in the face of Epic-level opponents.

In reality, Li Wu's true combat power was only around Epic 0-star, and he had already reached his limit in the previous battle.

If it were just a severely injured Feng Xiu, Li Wu might still have had a chance.

But with the addition of the Fifth Messenger, Li Wu's confidence wavered.

Therefore, he had no choice but to abandon his plan to kill Feng Xiu.

Instead, he adjusted his objective to disrupting Feng Xiu's ritual and ransacking his base.

Li Wu personally disrupted the ritual, drawing Feng Xiu's attention, while on the other side, the Third and Ninth Apostles simultaneously attacked Feng Xiu's base, easily breaking through his defenses.

After all, Feng Xiu's core forces were occupied with the ritual.

With few people left in the base, and with Li Wu having an inside man, it was an easy task.

Almost simultaneously with Li Wu's disruption of the ritual, the Third and Ninth Apostles had already succeeded.

Li Wu, having escaped from the ritual, arrived at the designated meeting spot, where the Third and Ninth Apostles were already waiting for him.

"Here's what you wanted."

The Third Apostle's expression was complex as he watched Li Wu approach, his gaze scrutinizing Li Wu as if he were observing a madman.

With utmost respect, he handed over a ring.

Li Wu took it and weighed it in his hand, nodding in satisfaction.

At the same time, he took out two items from his pocket.

A bottle of potion and a black heart exuding an eerie aura.

The Third Apostle's heart raced upon seeing the two items.

"The potion is enough for a year's supply. As for this heart, it may indeed enhance the quality of your summoned beast, but it's not guaranteed. It's best to gather some more materials."

Li Wu continued, handing over a piece of paper to the Third Apostle.

"Once you've gathered these materials, come to me, and I'll help you elevate your summoned beast to the Epic level."

The Third Apostle was taken aback. He had never expected Li Wu to give him the Fallen Heart, and on top of that, he had even provided a detailed list of materials.

He now had a vague idea of Li Wu's identity.

A 6, a 9, a book, a bar, and a version with no mistakes!

He understood the significance of the list in Li Wu's hands and the weight of his words.

It was precisely because of this understanding that the Third Apostle was even more astonished.

After a deep glance at Li Wu, he solemnly accepted the Fallen Heart and the list from Li Wu's hands.

The reason Li Wu gave the Fallen Heart to the Third Apostle was that he was already aware of the latter's past.

Of course, it wasn't out of sympathy.

It was a means of manipulation.

The potion that controlled the Third Apostle wouldn't last long.

At most, it would only be a few months before the Apostle broke free from Li Wu's control and potentially became his enemy again.

But the situation was different now.

Even if the potion lost its effect, Li Wu had another means to control the Third Apostle.

Naturally, Li Wu wasn't trying to deceive him.

If the Third Apostle gathered the required materials, Li Wu would indeed help him enhance his summoned beast and become an Epic-level powerhouse.

Of course, this was on the condition that Li Wu had the power to control the Apostle.

Hmm, ever since Li Wu began organizing the Dark organization, he had been showing signs of becoming a master manipulator.

Well, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

It's better to be the one doing the scheming than the one being schemed against.

After giving the Third and Ninth Apostles a brief reminder to remain discreet, the three of them parted ways.

With that, the operation targeting Feng Xiu temporarily came to an end.

Upon separating from the Third and Ninth Apostles, Li Wu immediately opened the Gate of the Dead, entering the Realm of the Dead where the little skull and her companions resided.

When Lu Wu arrived, Xiao Gu was leading his little brother in a bustling construction project.

Standing at the construction site, Xiao Gu donned a large safety helmet, holding a blueprint and directing operations with a commanding air.

Under his leadership, his subordinates were diligently building various structures.

Indeed, this formidable undead legion had transformed into an undead construction crew.

Surprisingly, this transition was remarkably smooth.

The undead, usually wielding weapons, now held various tools with no sense of dissonance, and unexpectedly, they even exuded an endearing charm.

Moreover, they were not just for show.

Not only did they look good, but they worked efficiently.

By the time Lu Wu entered, the secret realm already boasted several completed buildings.

These structures were meticulously crafted, each more exquisite than the last, and Lu Wu himself was quite pleased with the results.

The reason for Xiao Gu's sudden career change was none other than Lu Wu's command.

As the Shadow Organization expanded, Lu Wu required a secret base.

A base where organization members could gather and interact.

This base needed to meet two criteria: secrecy and ease of access.

After much thought, Lu Wu decided to establish the base within the Realm of the Dead.

It fulfilled the requirement of secrecy.

As for ease of access, Lu Wu could handle that as well.

After all, he was the most exceptional Cultivator, and an all-rounder at that.

He could develop a tool based on the Gate of the Dead, allowing free entry and exit from the secret realm. By distributing these tools to his subordinates, they would be able to come and go as they pleased.

However, as of now, this tool was still just a concept.

Given Lu Wu's capabilities, it would likely take a few days to materialize.

But when Lu Wu calculated his tasks by counting on his fingers, he realized he had more on his plate than just this.

He had to work on this base, prepare potions, and strategize the development of the Shadow Organization.

Additionally, with his strength steadily growing and his wings becoming more robust, he could now tackle matters he had previously avoided.

For instance, the life-or-death situation of Old Lin.

Or the person who had stabbed him in the back before.

And now, those who were targeting Dudu.

The last one was the most crucial.

After all, Dudu was the person Lu Wu valued the most, and on top of that, Dudu's situation was becoming urgent.

So, Lu Wu was currently focusing all his efforts on Dudu's side.

He was deploying nearly all the Shadow Organization's resources in that direction.

In fact, even though he knew Feng Xiu had set a trap for him, he still chose to rush in, determined to raid Feng Xiu's lair and search for any intelligence regarding Dudu.

And as soon as he returned to the Realm of the Dead,

Lu Wu began inspecting the items the Third Apostle had retrieved from Feng Xiu's lair.

Lu Wu quickly skimmed through the vast amount of materials and items, focusing his attention on the documents.

And these documents indeed brought Lu Wu a significant surprise...

...

As Lu Wu perused the documents obtained from Feng Xiu,

Feng Xiu, who had been outmaneuvered by Lu Wu, finally received news that his lair had been raided, resulting in the loss of a substantial amount of materials and confidential files.

Already in a foul mood, Feng Xiu's heart nearly exploded with rage upon hearing this news.

"Oh, well done, Lu Wu!

In such a short time, you've managed to surprise me so much?

Fine, you just wait, I'll settle the score with you for this and the last time!"

Listening to Feng Xiu's furious rant,

The Fifth Messenger beside him rolled his eyes.

"Come on, your injuries have already worsened. In your current state, it'll probably take at least three to five years to recover. Given Lu Wu's rapid growth, by the time you recover in three to five years, he might already be at the Epic level. Who knows who will be settling scores with whom then?"

These words further provoked Feng Xiu.

His face turned pale, clearly agitated.

But he knew it was the truth; if Lu Wu continued to grow, it was uncertain who would be the one in trouble.

Feng Xiu paused for a moment, then clenched his teeth and said coldly, "Then I won't give him a chance to grow."

"Huh?"

"His little girlfriend is in danger over in Zone 1, and he'll definitely return there after some time.

This time, I'll make sure he has no place to hide!"

Feng Xiu roared in rage, his anger palpable, but his confidence was as unwavering as when he had set the trap for Lu Wu...

(End of Chapter)

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