Chapter 680: Intimidation
Chapter 680: Intimidation
Chen Chuan stood at the street corner, about 200 meters away from the entrance of the Heavenly Forgiveness Gang, separated by a wide avenue and a parking lot. The gang's architecture leaned towards the style of the old dynasty, with upturned eaves, black tiles, and vermillion doors. Above the six-pillar archway at the front was a bronze plaque with cloud and thunder patterns, bearing the characters "Heavenly Forgiveness."
The entrance was guarded by fully armed security personnel, both inside and outside, on patrol. Although it was a gang, the Heavenly Forgiveness Gang had its own security company, ensuring that protection was handled by highly professional individuals.
Beyond the entrance was a massive martial arts arena, and at this moment, the square was bustling with tourists and pedestrians. Some were young people who had come to learn martial arts skills.
The gang did not prohibit tourists from visiting; they allowed outsiders to roam freely. The gang's primary business was cultivating fighters, regardless of background, talent, or ability to learn. They even offered unlimited time, teaching various techniques as long as the students paid. As a result, a steady stream of people came to study every day.
Only those with exceptional talent might be recruited by the gang's upper echelons, but the core fighting force was entirely cultivated within the gang.
Chen Chuan's gaze extended to the rear, where a straight stone-paved mountain path led from the central axis of the entrance, winding its way up to the main building, the Eternal Life Pavilion, at the summit. The small mountain was about 400 meters high, and with his vision, Chen Chuan could clearly see the vibrant "Eternal Life" characters on the plaque at the top.
He reached into his pocket and took out a polished stone sphere.
Holding it in his hand, he stared at the peak, shifted his body slightly, took a step back, and then his body's adaptation organ began to twist and stretch. Suddenly, he hurled the stone towards the summit.
A loud explosion reverberated through the air, followed by a piercing whistle. In an instant, the stone flew across the street and parking lot, through the entrance of the Heavenly Forgiveness Gang, across the square, and towards the rear! Pedestrians on the square and street instinctively covered their ears, and the security guards were startled, immediately assuming a defensive posture.
However, before they could react, the flying stone had already soared upwards along the mountain path, causing the bushes and gravel on both sides, even the dust in the air, to swirl in the powerful air current. It seemed as if the atmosphere had been torn open, creating an invisible tunnel along its path.
As the stone passed through the first building on the mountain, the window glass shook and shattered, some breaking into pieces that fell to the ground with a clatter.
The servants inside were startled and instinctively covered their ears, looking around in confusion, unsure of what had happened.
Some of the fighters who were training also stopped, puzzled, and searched for the source of the disturbance. All they could see was a circle of scorched leaves spinning in the air, forming an invisible trail that seemed to extend upwards.
By this time, the stone had reached the Eternal Life Pavilion. It grazed the plaque above the roof tiles, carving a neat furrow that spread outward, accompanied by countless fragments of broken tiles that shot out, eventually crashing into the open main hall.
A crisp snap echoed.
Yu Hongming extended his hand and caught the stone, but his thick white eyebrows twitched slightly. He glanced at the field screen and saw Chen Chuan standing there, looking up at him as if staring directly at him.
Yue Hongtao witnessed this scene through the field screen and said coldly, "He's greeting us."
Yu Hongming nodded. "Very useful."
Yue Hongtao was slightly dismissive. "Is this all he can do? Throwing a stone from the foot of the mountain isn't that difficult. Even a Third Limit Fighter with some ability could manage it."
Yu Hongming shook his head. "He made me catch it."
Yue Hongtao was taken aback for a moment, then his expression changed slightly.
Indeed, simply throwing the stone with such force and causing destruction might not be challenging, but to suddenly dissipate the kinetic energy and deliver it intact to their hands required not only physical strength but also a certain degree of mental power to attach it.
To achieve this, one must be a fighter proficient in heart force techniques and might even surpass that level.
Yu Hongming examined the stone, an ordinary polished one without any signs of wear. It was cold, and there was not even a trace of heat from its flight. This was a precise control of force, a display of power, and a warning to them to be mindful of their actions. He praised sincerely, "Impressive."
Yue Hongtao stared at the stone for a while but said nothing.
Yu Hongming sighed, "I never imagined that after Xu Chan, there would be someone like this, not even twenty years old," he shook his head, "The world is becoming more and more incomprehensible to me."
"As long as we follow the helmsman, we won't go astray or fall," Yue Hongtao said coldly.
Yu Hongming sighed, "But the helmsman may not be the one who can truly reach the shore."
Yue Hongtao didn't argue with him on this point, as they had always disagreed on it. He didn't want to create discord within the gang, so he simply asked, "What do you plan to do?"
Yu Hongming replied, "It's fine to yield first. Is it necessary to fight? What can we gain from it?"
Yue Hongtao hummed in response.
Yu Hongming looked outside. Both of them were getting old, and their former vigor had faded. In the past, Yue Hongtao would have insisted on standing up for himself, but now, concerns about face, pride, and honor seemed meaningless.
In nearly a century, Yu Hongming had witnessed the collapse of the old era and the arrival of the new. He had experienced countless trials and tribulations and seen many people and things rise and fall. Now, he could pass on his experiences and insights to the younger generation, but he was no longer capable of taking action himself.
Chen Chuan waited outside for a long time, but no one from the Heavenly Forgiveness Gang came out, and there was no movement. There was no sign of the mother worm and its surroundings were soon covered in mud, hindering the search operation. However, as the combat creatures ventured deeper into the recently explored tunnels, sounds soon emerged from within.
Newly bred larvae were discovered and swiftly eliminated by experienced team members, indicating that they were on the right track and that the mother worm was likely nearby.
Chen Chuan, using his Dimensional Token, monitored every corner of the operation. At that moment, Yuan Qiuyuan's excited voice came through, "Captain, we've found something! This seems to be a warehouse..."
Along with the voice, several photos were sent.
Chen Chuan took a look and saw that from the outside, it appeared to be a simple residential house with nothing unusual. After opening the door, they found typical household furniture.
However, behind a row of plastic curtains, there was a separate room filled with high-energy nutrient cans, covering an entire wall. It was evident that there had been even more cans, as many opened ones were discarded on the ground, and a large pit was visible on the floor.
After reviewing the situation, Chen Chuan immediately contacted An Shield through his Dimensional Token, "An Shield, send the combat creatures to investigate. Also, look into the identity of the house owner and the source of these high-energy nutrients."
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(End of Chapter)
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