Chapter 408: Power

Chapter 408: Power

When Lin Jianying was mentioned, Elder Eleven's interest, which had previously waned, suddenly sparked again.

His eyes flashed with a new intensity, and a peculiar atmosphere filled the room among the eleven individuals present.

They began to silently scrutinize each other, their gazes filled with suspicion and caution.

One of them spoke up without hesitation, getting straight to the point.

"Recently, Feng Xiu has been causing trouble, claiming that the matter with Lin Jianying was a scheme orchestrated by him and someone among us. He even said that Lin Jianying is currently in the hands of one of us.

Who among you has her? Is it Elder Zhang or Elder Zhao?

Among us, you two are the most cunning.

The Gateway is such a significant matter; don't keep it hidden from us!"

With that statement, the attention shifted to Elder Zhang Mingge and Elder Zhao Xuen.

Elder Eleven's gaze immediately focused on the two of them, and Elder Zhang Mingge responded with a dismissive gesture, "You're not without your own schemes to say that at this moment.

Are you calling the kettle black?"

"Don't make baseless accusations..."

"Enough, anyone with eyes can see that it's Zero's doing. We've been allies for over a century, and we know each other well.

We're the kind of people who would sacrifice everything for the alliance. How could we possibly collaborate with Zero?

This is the greatest betrayal of our century-long efforts!"

Compared to Elder Zhang Mingge, Elder Zhao Xuen's words were much more agreeable.

After hearing his words, the one who had initially raised the issue could only back down and change the subject.

"Since it might be related to Lin Jianying, we should be more careful.

We can't just kill her outright."

"Yes, let those old friends of ours hold back. Let her live!"

After all, although Lin Jianying was just a student, she possessed clues that pointed directly to the Gateway.

Elder Eleven still held her in high regard.

Whether to kill Dudu or not, they had to wait until they obtained the information they needed from her.

At the same time, the eleven elders were also observing each other with suspicion.

Although they didn't say it aloud, they harbored doubts about their fellow elders.

In this situation, whoever took drastic action to kill Dudu would immediately become the prime suspect.

Therefore, the eleven elders silently communicated with their summon beasts, instructing them to hold back and not take Dudu's life.

"Not good!"

At that moment, the first one to contact the others had a change in expression, attracting the attention of those nearby.

"What's wrong? Did you notify them too late? Is she already dead?"

The ominous tone drew everyone's attention to that person.

Just then, everyone's expressions shifted.

"What's happening?"

"What's going on?"

...

The eleven elders' faces showed shock, and in that instant, their complexions paled, and some even had blood dripping from the corners of their mouths.

Everyone's gaze fell on the spot where the seam had been, and just as they looked over, the seam that had just been closed reopened.

A breathtaking figure emerged, dragging a Behemoth behind her. She walked out calmly, leaving behind a devastated sanctuary and the nearly skeletal remains of ten summon beasts.

Looking at the figure before them, and the gruesome battlefield behind, Dudu's icy gaze met theirs, and for the first time, the eleven elders felt a sense of panic when facing her.

"How is this possible? How could she possess such power?"

"Killing eleven Epic 2-Star summon beasts instantly, this is beyond human capability. Even those individuals couldn't achieve this!"

"The Gateway! It must be the power of the Gateway!

The Gateway fragment on her body is definitely more crucial than we imagined; it might be one of the core components."

"This is too dangerous; we can't let it stay out here. We must retrieve it!"

...

After a brief moment of panic, the eleven elders' faces once again showed unconcealed greed.

Their desire for the Gateway fragment on Dudu's body was evident.

At this point, they hadn't realized the severity of the situation; their minds were solely focused on obtaining the Gateway fragment from Dudu.

So, the eleven elders did what they thought was the most sensible thing.

"Roar!"

"Howl!"

...

A chorus of roars and howls filled the air once more.

The next moment, over a dozen terrifying beasts descended.

This time, the eleven elders brought out their most powerful assets.

They wouldn't repeat the same mistake twice, and having already sent a wave of attacks at Dudu, they wouldn't send a second.

If they were going to kill, they would do so with all their might.

Nearly twenty Epic-level summon beasts appeared simultaneously.

The full power of the eleven Elders erupted.

This was almost the pinnacle of combat strength in this world, and it was the most significant display in the past few decades.

An overwhelming and almost incomprehensible aura burst forth from Elder Mountain.

For ordinary people, these summoners at this level were already akin to deities.

At this moment, the mere presence of these summon beasts and the auras they involuntarily emitted had a visible impact on the ordinary people within a hundred miles.

To the common folk, it felt like they were experiencing the wrath of the gods in an apocalyptic scenario.

Their hearts were overwhelmed by endless fear, leaving them in a state of constant dread.

However, no one was concerned about the ordinary people at this moment.

Even the eleven Elders, who spoke of the alliance and humanity, had their eyes fixed on Doudou.

They were wary of the power Doudou had displayed and coveted the Gateway Fragment she undoubtedly possessed.

On the other side, Feng Xiu and the Fifth Messenger, who had barely escaped from Doudou's grasp not long ago, also sensed the disturbance. Their faces changed as they looked up at Elder Mountain.

"Did that woman really make it to Elder Mountain?"

"Madwoman! She's truly a madwoman to do something so insane, but I like it!"

"I wonder where she got the strength to force these old coots to such an extent?"

"Compared to where she got her strength, I'm more interested in whether a few of these old coots will die. If a few of them do, the world will be a lot more fun in the future!"

Feng Xiu spoke with a mad grin on his face.

At the same time, Zhang Yini, who was near Elder Mountain, also smiled.

"Although this isn't part of my plan, I'm still happy to see her cause such a stir. Let's see how much more chaos she can create.

"Best if a few old coots die. They've kept the alliance too peaceful. A few deaths will stir things up."

In District 2, District 3, District 4...

Throughout the entire alliance, countless people, either directly or indirectly, were paying attention to the situation at Elder Mountain.

The alliance had been developing for a hundred years.

In those hundred years, countless prodigies had risen, some of whom were just as brilliant as Li Wu, but most of them had to hide their light, lying low like a stone or a weed by the roadside.

This was because there was a massive mountain above their heads, a true mountain named "Elders."

For these people, this decaying mountain suppressed a lot of things.

Many in the alliance had the idea of breaking this mountain, but ideas were one thing, and actions were another.

Everyone knew how terrifying this mountain was.

Or rather, no one truly knew the full extent of its terror.

So, for the past few decades to a century, no one dared to challenge it.

No one dared, because they would be facing the strongest survivors from the previous era.

And the cost of such a challenge was immense.

Failure would mean paying with their lives.

Now, with the first dragon slayer appearing, these people were eagerly anticipating a spectacular performance from Pang Dudu.

They didn't need Doudou to completely shatter this mountain; just seeing its true face would be enough to unleash the long-suppressed forces.

Of course, Doudou was completely unaware and unconcerned about all this.

She just wanted to kill the eleven old men in front of her.

And Li Wu, on his side, was equally unaware and unconcerned.

Upon sensing the eruption at Elder Mountain, he also burst into action.

He rarely called out Hahah, but now he did, letting Hahah carry him straight to Elder Mountain without a second thought.

"Must, must catch up!"

...

At Elder Mountain.

The eleven fully unleashed Elders surrounded Doudou.

However, none of them moved to attack immediately.

They were unsure of Doudou's true strength and any hidden cards she might have, so none wanted to be the first to make a move.

All of them were old coots who had lived for over a hundred years and were very mindful of their lives.

So, while surrounding Doudou, they said, "Pang girl, hand over what you have. It's too dangerous for the alliance and humanity if you keep it!"

"Also, hand over Lin Jian Ying!"

"He has been corrupted and is now a menace. We can't let him roam free!"

"We admit our previous actions were a bit extreme, but it was all for the alliance and humanity. It was a necessary evil."

It's clear now, can't you see it? You've been completely manipulated by Lin Jian Ying.

Although this item is powerful, using it comes at a cost, right?

Hand it over to us..."

...

These Elders are indeed skilled in their words.

From a grand perspective, they appeal to human nature, their words sincere and moving, but to no avail.

"Is that your last word?"

Dudu looked at the people before her, her gaze as calm as if she were looking at the dead.

The calm tone and expression made Elder Eleven instantly realize that Dudu's determination to kill them was unwavering, making their continued words pointless.

"So much talk, and it seems we must take action!"

"Girl, you've made the worst choice. I hope you won't regret this decision later!"

"Since that's the case, get ready!"

...

Elder Eleven shook his head, speaking and exerting force simultaneously, his aura intensifying.

An overwhelmingly powerful aura erupted.

Before this burst could harm Dudu, it had already inflicted deeper injuries on ordinary people within a hundred li radius.

Those who were already anxious now had splitting headaches, and some with weak hearts or bodies even fainted at that moment.

Elder Eleven paid no heed.

"Charge!"

At Zhao Xue En's command, the eleven elders and their summoned beasts unleashed their power.

In that instant, at least thirty skills, each more powerful than Lu Wu's "Slaughter All Lives," erupted simultaneously.

Thirty terrifying forces, capable of destroying heaven and earth, struck Dudu all at once.

These attacks were well-coordinated, a systematic combination of damage, sealing, and destruction.

The entire set of attacks precisely landed on Dudu, instantly overwhelming her.

The aftermath of this burst was even more terrifying, affecting a ten-li radius, including Elder Mountain, which suffered heavy damage.

People within this range suffered heavy casualties, and even those a hundred li away felt the impact.

After this wave, ordinary people within the affected area would undoubtedly suffer irreversible harm.

Yet, Elder Eleven, who had spoken up for humanity, did nothing.

If he intervened, it might affect their strength and give Dudu an opportunity to find a weakness.

Facing Dudu, who could instantly defeat eleven Epic 2-star opponents, they dared not be careless.

Sacrificing ordinary people to capture Dudu was worth it for the sake of the alliance and humanity.

In their eyes, the sacrifice of ordinary people was justified.

Watching Dudu being overwhelmed by the attacks, Elder Eleven finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"We've finally got her!"

"It's a pity we couldn't hold back just now; otherwise, we could have captured her and questioned her about Lin Jian Ying's whereabouts."

"But it's fine. Once we get that Gateway Fragment, a mere Lin Jian Ying can't do much!"

...

In Elder Eleven's eyes, Dudu was as good as dead.

There was no way she could survive.

After all, even the leader of the Zero Organization, known as the closest to a divine existence, wouldn't be able to withstand such a burst, let alone Dudu, who had forcefully unleashed her power with a fragment.

At that moment, Lu Wu, over a hundred li away, froze.

Despite the distance, he keenly felt the terror of that burst.

Even a fraction of one of those attacks would be more than he could handle, let alone thirty at once.

Facing such overwhelming attacks, could Dudu possibly survive?

Lu Wu had no confidence.

Many others who had been secretly observing also paled, realizing for the first time the true power of Elder Mountain. It was a terrifying force that crushed any thought of resistance.

"Seems like we'll have to behave from now on."

"Let's endure. Hopefully, we can outlast these old men, and then we might have a chance to rise."

...

Just as these people lost hope, the attack from Elder Mountain that suppressed the world's defiance vanished without a trace, leaving no sign of its existence.

At the same time, Dudu, who had been within the attack, reappeared, along with a Gateway Fragment, pure as jade.

(End of Chapter)

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