【The Return of the Black Desire】 Episodes 6-12 (Complete) Author: Golden Eagle

【Black Desire Returns to the Dragon】
Author: Golden Eagle
Publishing: Novel Channel

【Episode 6】Chapter 1: The Battle of Usurpation

The top floor of the Triad headquarters building is where Triad members usually practice their martial arts. Two years ago, this spacious area of nearly 1,000 square meters was filled with various training equipment, but later, due to a lack of funds for activities, it was all sold to a nearby fitness club. During the Triad's heyday, several influential gang meetings were held here, and local gangs in Tokyo followed the Triad's lead. Unexpectedly, more than a decade later, it has fallen into such a state.

Yu Xiangtian ordered Ito Shinobu to gather all the members in the top-floor area, even those wounded in the rebellion, to be brought up on stretchers. Two hours later, more than a hundred members arrived, but several underlings still refused to pay their respects to the new boss.

Yu Xiangtian noticed that most of these people were delinquents under twenty years old, while the dozen or so underlings, except for Ito Shinobu and Ono Kichiji, were all over forty years old. It was clear that only these two people fully supported him. The reason they were able to maintain order was because their henchmen made up the majority of the members.

Seeing that most of the members had arrived, Ito Shinobu walked to the marble podium and solemnly addressed the members: "Today is a turning point in the fate of the Great Japan Triad Entertainment Group. From today onwards, the new chairman of the Triad will be Kirigakure Raizo. After what has happened these past two days, I believe everyone should have some understanding. I hope that from now on, all members will work together to recreate the Triad's former glory under Chairman Kirigakure Raizo's leadership."

"If you want to be the boss, just say so! Why push an old man up here to shit on everyone's heads? It's completely unnecessary," a bald, middle-aged leader muttered loudly in dissatisfaction.

"Yokomichi Keizo, what are you saying? Say it again if you dare..."

Before Ito Shinobu could continue his outburst, Misaki Ten had already stopped him and slowly walked onto the podium.

To conceal his identity as the young master of Yushou Heavy Industries, Yu Xiangtian disguised himself as a dignified old man in his fifties and wore large sunglasses. The name "Kirigakure Raizo" was a nickname he used when he first met Ito Shinobu.

"It's normal for everyone to have this kind of thinking, because this change of chairman is practically tantamount to rebellion, and it sets a terrible example for the rise of younger generations..."

He paused deliberately, waiting for everyone's surprised expressions before continuing coldly, "However, this is also a rule I will completely change after taking over as chairman. That is, anyone who believes they are stronger than the current chairman can submit a written challenge. From now on, we will hold a champion challenge here every year. This year's challenge is set for today. Any member of the Triad can stand up and compete with me."

His words immediately caused a stir among all the members, even Ito Shinobu... Fuji Shinobu was also surprised by his decision, but he quickly understood his deeper meaning. He couldn't help but admire this equally delusional young man, exclaiming from the bottom of his heart, "He's truly a born yakuza leader! The reason I begged him to become chairman was because of the arrogant, domineering aura he exuded. Now, he possesses an even more chilling murderous intent. It's clear how right my choice was."

While Misaka Mikoto's words were quite persuasive, the members of the Okinari Triad only discussed among themselves, none daring to challenge him. Even Yokomichi Keizo, who had previously made sarcastic remarks, avoided his gaze, deliberately pretending to speak with his subordinates.

The root of this situation was mainly Ito Shinobu's insane performance over the past few days. Anyone who had witnessed him severing a resister's thigh knew that his left arm was harder than steel and sharper than a samurai sword. If Ito Shinobu's skills were second best, wouldn't this mysterious new chairman be even more formidable? Those newly joined delinquents, aside from gang fights and extorting protection money from students, were all cowards who bullied the weak and feared the strong. The underlings, on the other hand, were seasoned veterans of the underworld; why would they risk their lives to verify Yokomichi Keizo's suspicions? Besides, even if this old man was easily defeated, they would inevitably be brutally dismembered by Ito Shinobu's hand chop.

Just as everyone was discussing this, a commotion suddenly erupted downstairs. A moment later, a group of menacing, violent youths, surrounding a middle-aged man with a face covered in scars, rushed in.

Seeing this, Ito Shinobu immediately leaned down and whispered in Misaki's ear, "This man is Itada Tsuruichi, a trusted lieutenant of the former chairman. He's cunning, ruthless, and full of schemes. Yesterday, seeing our strength, he abandoned the chairman and fled to the Yamaguchi-gumi. According to my investigation, he was originally a member of the Yamaguchi-gumi. They deliberately expelled him from the gang for poor performance, just to get him in as an infiltrator. The two men behind him are well-known thugs in the Yamaguchi-gumi. They've come here to seize the chairman's position."

Misaki nodded without comment, simply observing the reactions of each member. Itada Tsuruichi's arrival elicited various reactions from the Yamaguchi-gumi members, most of whom showed expressions of anger and resentment, seemingly realizing the Yamaguchi-gumi's malicious intentions. Some people looked on with schadenfreude, while a few underlings, led by Yokomichi Keizo, leaned close to Itada Tsuruichi and recounted what had just happened.

Itada Tsuruichi walked to the podium with a cold smile, the several scars on his face contorting and twitching with excitement.

"Ito Shinobu, you traitor to the Triads, you dared to collude with outsiders to murder the chairman and usurp the position of leader! Today I'm here to send you to your demise... Hahaha..." He suddenly burst into manic laughter, looking completely confident of victory.

Seeing that Misaka Ten remained silent, Ito Shinobu coldly continued, "Itada Tsuruichi, you can call me a traitor, but I have never colluded with outsiders. This Kirigakure Raizo-senpai is a master I met not long ago. Given the impending decline and collapse of the Triads, I risked betraying them to invite him to take charge. In the struggle for the chairmanship, I haven't used a single outsider. I wonder if the Yamaguchi-gumi thugs you brought today count as outsiders?"

Itada Tsuruichi was momentarily speechless, then quickly explained, "These Yamaguchi-gumi friends have helped us a lot in the past. Today, they just couldn't stand you..." "I only came to help because of your rebellious behavior. Don't confuse right and wrong."

At this moment, Yu Xiangtian suddenly said, "Itada Tsuruichi, Ito Shinobu has already investigated your background. You are nothing but a mole sent by the Yamaguchi-gumi. Everyone here knows your purpose. You don't need to make any grand pronouncements here. I'm sure Yokomichi Keizo has already told you that I have set today as the day of the chairmanship competition. No matter what happened before, as long as you haven't left the Triads, you can take back the leader's throne from me."

Itada Tsuruichi naturally knew his own limitations. As long as Ito Shinobu was still standing here, there was no way he could get to the forefront.

So he feigned disdain and sneered, "Hmph...who even acknowledges you as the new head of the Triads? You're not even a member yet, so what right do you have to talk nonsense here? Since Ito Shinobu can get you to help, I can naturally get my brothers from the Yamaguchi-gumi to assist me. If you want to fight, you're only fit to fight the two experts behind me!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiangtian couldn't help but reveal a cold and eerie smile. He narrowed his eyes, shooting a chilling glint in his eyes until it made Itada Tsuruichi break out in a cold sweat. Only then did he slowly say, "I, Kirigakure Raizo, am unaffiliated with any faction and have never served any gang before. From the moment I agreed to Ito Shinobu's request, I have been a member of the Triads. So what you're saying is utter nonsense. I've already given you the opportunity to challenge me, but you only dare to hide under the protection of outsiders and live a life of ignominy. I ask all the Triad brothers here, does someone like this deserve to be called our brother?"

His words immediately ignited the pent-up emotions within the room. Guided by his words, the crowd shouted, "Unworthy... Itada Tsuruichi, get out of the Triads... All you bastards from the Yamaguchi-gumi, get out... or I'll smash your balls in..."

The shouts echoed throughout the hall, making Itada Tsuruichi and his men furious, their veins bulging, while Ito Shinobu breathed a long sigh of relief. He knew that as long as the crowd sided with them, even if they couldn't defeat the Yamaguchi-gumi's reinforcements, they wouldn't let Itada Tsuruichi seize the Triads' territory.

Before the other party could react, Yu Xiangtian waved his hand to stop the noise, and without even looking at Itada Tsuruichi, pointed and said, "Did you hear that, Itada Tsuruichi? From this moment on, you have been expelled from all the brothers of the Triad. Now you are a scumbag who colluded with outsiders to smash up this place, and I will use this as an example to show all the brothers how to deal with scumbags like you in the future. We can make a bet. I will allow you to step behind these henchmen, and then I will say 'start.' If I don't take your life within three seconds, I am willing to commit seppuku on the spot to atone for my incompetence."

Itada Tsuruichi could no longer suppress his anger. He knew that he had completely lost the chance to ascend to the chairman's seat. Although this seat required him to survive at the mercy of the Yamaguchi-gumi, "better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond" was his lifelong desire. So he immediately took out the Browning pistol that he had prepared beforehand, and was about to shoot Yu Xiangtian. Meanwhile, his Yakuza henchmen behind him pulled out various automatic weapons, attempting to intimidate all the Triad members present.

Yu Xiangtian had been waiting for this opportunity. Before they could make a move, he turned and took off his black trench coat, throwing it towards the enemies below the stage. The trench coat, resembling dark clouds and feathers, floated lightly over the heads of Itada Tsuruichi and the others, immediately obscuring their vision. He then braced himself with one hand, leaping horizontally beneath them and instantly unleashing over a dozen Tai Chi blades.

The Triad members present couldn't see what was beneath the trench coat; they only glimpsed streaks of cold light rapidly shooting into it, followed by various strange sounds.

These sounds were strange because only one person let out a death scream; the rest were cries like "Ouch... Oh my god... My hand..." Then, several distorted gunshots rang out, but no bullets were fired; instead, several more screams followed.

A flash of cold light disappeared in an instant, then rolled back a second later, vanishing into Yu Xiangtian's sleeve without a trace. The entire process took less than a normal person's breath, and no one even saw what he had shot out.

Yu Xiangtian's deliberate secrecy was for a reason. He needed to conceal his two identities, and frequent use of the Tai Chi Blade would easily expose him. Moreover, this method was more impactful and achieved twice the result with half the effort.

Just as the trench coat was about to fall on the group, Yu Xiangtian pulled it back, and with a graceful turn, he returned to his original posture, his steady and upright figure as if he had never made a move.

Looking at the group under the trench coat, apart from Itada Tsuruichi, who was dead from the bloody hole in his chest, the other dozen or so were covered in blood, their faces streaked with blood. Several of them even had their hands missing, caused by the guns they had been carrying.

All the Triad members were utterly shocked, for the ground was littered with broken guns and weapons, the cuts clean and smooth, clearly the work of sharp instruments. After a moment of stunned silence, the crowd erupted in frenzied shouts, surging towards their new leader and clapping enthusiastically around him.

Seeing this, Ito Shinobu felt his blood boil; in his eyes, such a scene was something no amount of bloodshed or violence could buy. At that moment, he seemed to see a yakuza giant rising proudly on the Kanto Plain, facing all of Japan, beginning his glorious and legendary conquest.

However, this illusion had nothing to do with Misaka Mikoto; he didn't even show a hint of a smile despite the crowd's frenzy.

The clamoring crowd finally noticed his abnormality, and when they turned to look at him, following his expressionless gaze, they all gasped in surprise.

The two high-ranking Yamaguchi-gumi henchmen who had been standing behind Itada Tsuruichi were now standing unharmed at the entrance to the hall. Only then did everyone realize that the two men weren't among the injured attackers, and many had seen them standing among them the moment the chairman threw out his trench coat.

What was going on? Of everyone present, only Yu Xiangtian, besides those directly involved, understood the situation.

"These two are both Aberrant, and very strange ones at that," he instinctively thought, relying on his keen observation skills.

The two men at the entrance, in both their attire and demeanor, didn't seem like members of a violent gang. The Yakuza were known for their tight organization and strict discipline within the Japanese yakuza, and all members were very conscious of their image; Japanese suits, American sunglasses, and Italian leather shoes were their usual attire. But these two were simply wearing loose, baggy black casual clothes and a pair of comfortable martial arts shoes. Apart from their slicked-back hair giving them a somewhat thuggish look, they resembled two martial arts practitioners out for a workout.

The two men were completely unfazed by their companion's fate. They casually shook their hands in their pockets, their faces radiating a disdainful savagery—clearly seasoned veterans of combat.

"What a bunch of idiots! They can't even dodge such a simple attack. I wonder how they train? Miyata Asahi, it seems it's time for us to step in, or we'll have a hard time explaining ourselves when we get back!" the slightly taller, pale-faced youth said casually to his companion.

"I'm really annoyed! Ada Teng, I'll leave it to you to deal with them! I still have some things to consider," the dark-skinned Miyata Asahi sighed, gazing at the ceiling.

"Alright! I'll fight for you this time, but you'll have to treat me to sashimi sushi when we get back," Ada Teng bargained reluctantly.

Miyuki watched their actions coldly, making no comment. Ito Shinobu, already familiar with his style, stood behind him, waiting for the situation to unfold. The crowd below the stage naturally recognized the two men's extraordinary abilities. Seeing that the new chairman hadn't yet made a statement, they stepped aside, awaiting his orders. It was Yokomichi Keizo, who had

switched sides at the last minute, who couldn't resist making his move first. Yokomichi Keizo hadn't expected the new chairman to be so powerful. He knew he could only manage a minor leadership position in a second-rate triad like the Sanhehui. If he joined the Yamaguchi-gumi, not only would they not accept him, but even if they did, he would inevitably become a lackey, at everyone's beck and call. Therefore, he desperately wanted to prove himself and redeem himself for his previous miscalculation.

He assumed the two boys hiding at the entrance were just lookouts, so he strode forward and yelled, "You two bastards, are you looking for death? Coming to our Triad headquarters to cause trouble! Our leader, Kirigakure, is merciful and magnanimous, which is why he hasn't killed you all. If you know what's good for you, leave us an arm, and maybe we can save your lives."

Yata Teng chuckled, "Just an arm? That's too insincere! How about adding a leg?"

Yokomichi Keizo, thinking he was being insulted, immediately reached out to grab... He glared at the other man's collar and cursed, "Damn it, you little brat, daring to talk back to me..."

Before he could finish, Ayato Teng flicked his arm slightly, then stuffed two objects under his right armpit, still grinning, "I always keep my word. Here you go, a thigh and an arm. Now you can spare our lives, right?"

Yokomichi Keizo stared in utter horror at the hand and foot under his armpit, his mouth agape, and after a long while, he let out a distorted scream. It turned out that the hand and foot were his own left hand and left foot.

The air immediately filled with the smell of burning flesh, and looking at Yokomichi Keizo's wound, there wasn't a trace of blood, only a charred black mark.

Seeing their team leader writhing on the ground in pain, two of his former henchmen, who had received favors from him, immediately lunged at him with bloodshot eyes. Ada Teng didn't dodge, only watching the approaching blades with a cold smile.

Just then, Miyata Zhi suddenly blocked his path with his leg. The two samurai swords, about half a foot from his feet, seemed to have struck a spring wall, rebounding violently. Before the two could react, the backs of the rebounding blades had sliced into their faces.

Two screams rang out, instantly turning the rooftop hall into a living hell.

Through various means, Yu Xiangtian had already observed the unique characteristics of his opponent. Ada Teng's hands could clearly disrupt the binding force of atomic interfaces, while Miyata Zhi's feet could generate a superpower that compressed atomic density. Their abilities, opposites, could perfectly cancel each other out.

To verify his guess, the instant Miyata Zhi withdrew his foot, Yu Xiangtian flicked his wrist and launched a Tai Chi blade. This Tai Chi blade was as fast as lightning, spinning rapidly towards Ada Teng's throat.

Miyata's foot had just blocked Ada's path, so when he retracted his leg, Ada had no time to react to the approaching Tai Chi blade. Fortunately, his legwork was incredibly agile; he retracted slightly and immediately kicked out again, blocking the hidden weapon in time.

This time, the Tai Chi blade wasn't bounced back by the "super-compressed air" in front of his foot, but instead spun rapidly, gradually advancing towards the sole of his foot. Everyone saw a ball of silver light spinning rapidly beneath Miyata's foot, the friction sparks about a foot long turning the silver light crimson, resembling Nezha from Chinese mythology riding on his wind-fire wheels.

Miyata was already feeling the strain; he hadn't expected there to be such a rapidly spinning hidden weapon, whose power, even compressing steel, couldn't stop it. However, with Ada beside him, he remained calm.

Yada Teng had already woken up, but he hadn't expected his companion to be unable to block the flying blade. He quickly raised both hands, grabbing at the spinning Tai Chi blade in mid-air and twisting it forcefully, splitting the alloy-forged blade in two.

Miyata Zhi slowly retracted his legs, staring at Yu Xiangtian with a cold gaze, then suddenly grinned and said, "Very good, only you here are qualified to compete with us brothers. Please accept this!" With that, he leaped up, his foot landing on Yada Teng's outstretched hand.

At that moment, everyone suddenly felt a heat on their faces. Simultaneously, Miyata Zhi was already above Yu Xiangtian's head, kicking him with a "Hundred-Ton Instantaneous Pressure."
[Episode 6] Chapter 2: Unexpected Discovery

Yu Xiangtian's methods for dealing with anomalies always avoided direct confrontation. Based on his judgment, both of them possessed the innate ability of "Divine Control of All Things," capable of arbitrarily separating and compressing the matter around their hands and feet, so he had already devised a countermeasure.

He hadn't expected that their combined attack would be so incredibly fast, making it impossible for him to dodge.

Fortunately, Ito Shinobu's "Diamond Hand" reacted in time. Just as Miyata's feet were pressing down, the Diamond Hand swung diagonally, striking at the opponent's feet. With

a muffled "bang," Ito Shinobu was thrown far away by the enormous recoil, knocking down a large number of his subordinates, and blood trickled from his mouth and nose. However, his blocking slightly delayed the opponent's attack, allowing Yu Xiangtian to escape this danger.

Yu Xiangtian kicked the marble podium upwards, then rolled along the ground, reaching the window on the north side of the hall.

He watched as Miyata's hundred-ton instantaneous pressure shattered the podium, the remaining force crashing down, creating a large hole in the floorboards.

Without looking back, Yu Xiangtian immediately climbed out of the window, clinging to the gap in the outer wall like a monkey, and quickly reached the rooftop.

However, those who arrived before him were Miyata and his companion, who had each leaped out through the roof slab. They calculated his landing point and sandwiched him between them.

A powerful bio-electromagnetic field instantly formed between the three, and the resulting interference created a chaotic, strong wind. The wind billowed the clothes of the three standing still, gradually accumulating extraordinary energy that was about to erupt.

Suddenly, the helmet of the Demigod Armor automatically rose, instantly sealing Miyu's head tightly. At the same time, the armor emitted a hissing sound, hardening its soft outer shell. Ada Teng immediately sensed something was wrong and unleashed his most powerful "Atomic Blade" to attack Miyu's arms. This was

also the first time Miyu had used his mental power to control the armor's movement. As he channeled the invisible energy within his body to the top of his head, the energy entered the armor through the nerve contacts in the helmet, simultaneously activating a new function menu.

This is a mental defense system specifically designed to counter supernatural attacks from abnormal individuals. Its resistance level is directly proportional to the user's mental strength.

With a thought, he activated the automatic response function. He felt the overflowing energy compressed into a protrusion on his right elbow. Following the diagram, he elbowed Ayato Teng's palms.

"Crack..." A burst of air erupted between the two, forcing them both back several steps.

Miyata had already realized that Yu Xiangtian was extremely difficult to deal with. Seeing him block his companion's attack and retreat towards him, he seized the opportunity to kick. As Yu Xiangtian

retreated, seeing that the Demigod Armor was unharmed, he felt slightly relieved. He had anticipated the attack from behind, so he wasn't panicked. Suddenly, a muffled thud came from beneath his feet, and a burst of force propelled him high into the air, instantly escaping the two's encirclement.

Miyata reacted extremely quickly. Without retracting his leg, he simply touched the ground with one foot, twisted his body, and changed his forward kick into a backward sweep. Yu Xiangtian tried the same trick again, but found that his mental energy had noticeably decreased after successfully blocking the attack.

It turned out that the two individuals' energy properties were opposite, and the armor's blocking parameters had clearly not been corrected in time. Therefore, this block was only barely successful due to the depletion of his mental energy.

Yatian Teng gave Yu Xiangtian no time to adjust. As he flipped over Miyata Zhi's shoulder, he placed one palm on the sole of his partner's kicking foot. A surge of energy instantly propelled him to his opponent's side, bringing with it an even more powerful attack.

At this moment, Yu Xiangtian had already infused his elbows with invisible energy of different properties, naturally using the corresponding energy to defend against the attack. Miyata Zhi and Yatian Zhi's attacks were lightning fast, their alternating attacks resembling a person's crossed kicks, giving him no chance to counterattack. Both sides were now fighting to accumulate energy, but their numbers were unequal.

Relying on the powerful balancing ability of his demigod armor, Yu Xiangtian quickly neutralized the two destructive forces into a basic energy devoid of inherent properties, barely managing to withstand the opponent's relentless attacks. However, his intangible energy was also being depleted very rapidly, clearly inferior to the combined energy of the two. At this moment, he subconsciously used the "Tai Chi Cloud Hands,"

a technique he and Han Feiyu had often practiced by pushing hands when they first learned Tai Chi. Tai Chi Cloud Hands was a practice method developed to help beginners master the secrets of Tai Chi. Skilled practitioners could neutralize and deflect various forces pushed by their opponents, while advanced practitioners could even use the force to counterattack and defeat their enemies. Because Yu Xiangtian was accustomed to the Cloud Hands technique, he immediately used this method to deflect the force when faced with a barrage of attacks, redirecting the opponent's extraordinary energy to the side, since his black market boxing style was no longer effective. In this way, he conserved most of his intangible energy to withstand the drain during the stalemate.

Miyata, after several missed attacks, immediately realized his strategy was no longer working. He quickly whistled to his partner, and the two stopped taking turns attacking and instead launched a simultaneous pincer attack.

Yu Xiangtian retreated, constantly using his hands to block their attacks. His cloud-hand technique lost its fluidity, and he was immediately in a precarious situation. Seeing that this method was effective, the two quickly amplified their abilities to the maximum, hoping to eliminate this stubborn and dangerous enemy in one fell swoop.

The three quickly reached the edge of the rooftop. Yu Xiangtian, without looking behind him as he retreated, lost his footing and fell backward. The other two, seeing this, were overjoyed and quickly followed, leaping down to dismember him in mid-air.

Just as their bodies made contact, Yatian Teng suddenly felt his atomic blade being neutralized by some highly condensed energy, and Miyata Zhi encountered a similar problem.

Yu Xiangtian, utilizing the contradictory nature of their forces, broke through their energy shield and then used his arms and legs to entangle their hands and feet. Before they could exert their power again, his demigod armor suddenly launched seven or eight Tai Chi blades, spinning towards their vital points in the chest and abdomen. Never before in their lives had the two

faced such danger; at this moment, aside from their still-present ability to change their expressions, they had no chance of escape.

Just then, two silver needles suddenly shot through the air, piercing their Baihui acupoints on the top of their heads, instantly unleashing a tremendous potential from the depths of their cells.

With a roar, they struggled to break free from Yu Xiangtian's grasp, their legs clashing rapidly. Just as the Tai Chi Blade was about to strike, they vanished into the falling air.

"Swoosh..." A high-speed gust of air erupted from beneath Yu Xiangtian's feet, negating the pull of gravity before he hit the ground.

He looked up at the rooftop, only to see a flowing ribbon flash and disappear.

"Two tiny silver needles, yet they could unleash such extraordinary potential. Who is this practitioner?"

As he pondered in astonishment, the Triad members inside the building swarmed out, kneeling before him and shouting oaths like "We swear to serve our leader to the death!"

Seeing that Ito Shinobu's injuries weren't serious, he summoned him and addressed the group, saying, "From today onward, our Triad will be ranked by strength. Whoever is capable of protecting their subordinates will become the new leader; whoever contributes the most to the organization will be richly rewarded. Only in this way can we forge a steel-like Triad through bloodshed. Based on everyone's performance today, Ito Shinobu stood out the most, and you are all well aware of his strength. Therefore, I appoint him as the Triad's vice-president, and he will preside over the organization's affairs while I am away."

Ito Shinobu readily accepted this heavy responsibility and began re-appointing leaders. This was a pre-arranged plan, and Ito Shinobu was simply following it.

When Misaka Mikoto left, most members found it strange, but no one dared to ask. Only after he left did they receive a huge piece of good news from Ito Shinobu: it turned out that Chairman Kirigakure Raizo had gone to raise funds for activities and also to bring in even more powerful allies.

Misaka Mikoto left the Triad headquarters after midnight. He had originally planned to subdue these violent elements before heading to the Imperial Society's headquarters to investigate the security of the black market boxing gambling funds.

However, after the recent battle with the abnormal individuals, his intangible energy was greatly depleted, so he changed his plans and headed towards the nearby Otomo International Bank.

When Han Feiyu parted ways with him, he gave him a bank account number and password. It contained the five million US dollars he had entrusted from Haicheng, which had already been transferred to Otomo International Bank in Japan through Han Feiyu's arrangements. He gave four million US dollars to Han Feiyu to purchase weapons, and the rest was used as operating funds for training his armed forces.

According to his plan, he needed to cultivate a special forces unit in Japan loyal to him as a guarantee of force for achieving his other goals. Given the current situation, this special forces unit must have the ability to fight against the abnormal individuals, which greatly increased the difficulty of its implementation.

However, this plan would take at least several years, and he urgently needed an accomplice to rob the black market boxing gambling funds, which was why he wanted to subdue the Triads.

As for the Chinese Association, he didn't have high hopes. Although Li Xinzhou currently has no conflict of interest with him and there is a great possibility of cooperation, human nature is unpredictable, and he will not take uncontrollable factors into account when implementing the plan.

Otomo International Bank is Japan's largest international bank, and one-third of Japan's large enterprises and companies maintain long-term cooperative relationships with it.

Otomo has a unique management mechanism for foreign exchange, the biggest advantage of which is its convenience, speed, and good reputation. Yu Xiangtian deeply felt this during the transfer process, and thus began to pay attention to the financial industry.

"I need to have a bank like this in a few years, so that it can facilitate the flow of illicit funds," he thought to himself while waiting for the transfer to be processed. "

Mr. Yu, this is your account statement. Please sign here," a middle-aged bank employee politely said to him.

"I just returned to the country and am planning to invest in building a factory here. It seems Otomo is very powerful! Opening a corporate account here is very convenient," he said deliberately as he signed.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged bank employee's eyes immediately lit up, and he hurriedly said enthusiastically, "Of course! Our Otomo International Bank has been among the Fortune Global 500 for five consecutive years. Our financial strength and management level are world-class. If your company can open an account with us, we will definitely let you experience what it truly means to be treated like royalty. My name is Mitomo Jiro, and I am the business manager at our Tokyo headquarters. I hope you will take good care of me in the future." As he spoke, he handed over a business card with both hands, his face filled with anticipation.

Yu Xiangtian examined his business card carefully and asked curiously, "Since you're a manager, why are you working at the front desk? A bank of your size, especially at the Japanese headquarters, shouldn't you have your own office?"

Miyu Jiro smiled understandingly and replied sincerely, "You're referring to other banks. Otomo has its own management system. We require managers to lead their teams at the front desk for three days a week, mainly to set a good example for their subordinates. This also reduces the gap between superiors and subordinates and allows us to identify small problems more quickly. At Otomo, small problems are big problems because we never allow ourselves to make big mistakes." "

Your management is indeed very unique. I wonder how much capital it takes to open an international bank like yours?" This was the real question he wanted to ask, but he genuinely admired Otomo's management style.

Miyu Jiro, thinking the man wanted to probe Otomo's strength, carefully replied, "Otomo International Bank has a 50-year history. Its initial capital was less than five million US dollars, and at that time, it could only handle small-scale lending. Later, our third-generation chairman, Takeshi Yoshito, through international financing and the introduction of advanced scientific management systems, finally developed Otomo into what it is today. Currently, Otomo International Bank has guaranteed funds of 800 billion US dollars, and the funds managed by us exceed 1.9 trillion US dollars annually, growing at a rate of 4.1% per year. Therefore, opening an account with Otomo is definitely the wisest choice.

" "Since five million US dollars was the market value fifty years ago, how much would it cost to open a bank of this size now… Haha! I'm just curious," he quickly added, seeing the man's puzzled look.

Miyu Jiro, naturally unaware of his absurd ideas, patiently explained, "In terms of capital, to reach the scale of Otomo, one needs at least five to one trillion US dollars in circulating funds. But money alone isn't enough; a qualified and excellent professional management team is the foundation for a bank's survival and development. These talents cannot be bought with money; they require years of meticulous management. All Otomo employees have a sense of belonging and mission; this corporate culture has matured over thirty years of exploration and refinement.

" "I see! Thank you for your patient explanation. I'm very satisfied with your service. If I need to open an account in the future, I'll call you." Having obtained the information he wanted, he ended the conversation and prepared to leave the bank.

Just then, a bank employee rushed up to Miyu Jiro and whispered a few words in his ear. With Yu Xiangtian's keen senses, no matter how low the employee's voice was, he heard everything clearly, so he stopped in his tracks.

"Manager, I have a very aggressive-looking client who insists on withdrawing twenty million US dollars in cash within an hour. I promised him I would process his withdrawal first when opening the vault this morning, but he wouldn't listen and even slapped me," the bank employee said angrily, clutching his reddened collar.

Seeing that the business had been concluded, Miyu Jiro quickly apologized and hurriedly followed his subordinate to the VIP reception room.

Yu Xiangtian's heart skipped a beat; he had a feeling he was about to gain something significant, so he followed the two to the VIP room.

The Otomo VIP room was specifically for large clients with transactions exceeding ten million US dollars; its facilities were extremely comprehensive, and its comfort level was comparable to a five-star hotel.

To avoid being discovered, Yu Xiangtian climbed out of a corridor window and used the vertical crawling ability of his armor to reach a window in the VIP room. He then activated the armor's "3D Surveillance System," and through a fiber optic cable, he could clearly see everything inside.

In the spacious reception room stood more than twenty burly men in black suits and sunglasses. Among them were both Black and White men, but they were clearly all Americans.

Only one White man, wearing a plaid shirt, sat casually in an office chair, his long legs propped up on the table, his lips, adorned with metal rings, dangling from an oversized cigar, billowing thick smoke like a chimney.

As soon as Miyu Jiro entered the room, he was startled by the atmosphere. Not daring to ask why, he quickly bowed and apologized, saying, "I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting. I'm Miyu Jiro, the manager here. I hope I can help you resolve your financial problems." "

Damn it, I don't care who you are. I'm looking for someone who can solve problems. I need twenty million US dollars by two o'clock. Don't bother with anything else," the white man in the plaid shirt said arrogantly.

"Well… that's probably difficult right now. I know you urgently need this cash, but for such a large amount, we can only access it from the underground vault, which is only open at 5:30 AM. We don't have the authority to open it right now," Miyu Jiro explained, wiping his sweat.

"Didn't you understand? Our boss wants twenty million US dollars. Since you don't have the authority, find someone who does. Our boss doesn't have time to waste with you," one of the black men slapped his cheek, grinning.

Miyu Jiro was a long-time employee, and he had heard of similar situations before. He'd heard of an employee who'd had both legs broken for a minor oversight, and these people were undoubtedly gangsters like them.

After much deliberation, he decided to report the situation to the general manager to avoid an unimaginable tragedy. So he picked up the phone on his desk and dialed his boss, who should have been sound asleep. Surprisingly, his boss wasn't asleep and was talking to a very important person. The two exchanged only a few words before ending the conversation.

"Please wait a moment. Our general manager is on his way. With his authorization, we will process your cash withdrawal as quickly as possible," he said respectfully after hanging up.

"I don't care how you process it. I just want to see my money on this table by 2 PM. Otherwise, I'll rob you if I have to, to get my 20 million US dollars..." the foreign gangster boss said coldly, flicking his cigarette ash.

Through the "voice collector," Yu Xiangtian had overheard Miyu Jiro's conversation. His superior, upon hearing the report, immediately ordered him to comply, instructing him that in the future, any international remittances in this situation must not be refused, regardless of the time, and that he must be notified immediately. Moreover, on the other end of the line, someone was constantly giving instructions, suggesting the general manager was merely a messenger.

Yu Xiangtian immediately understood the reason: this World Black Market Boxing Championship had indeed received covert support from high-ranking Japanese government officials, so even Otomo International Bank was facilitating the financial transactions for the event. So why were these American gangsters in such a hurry to withdraw money? Had the tournament started early?

With this question in mind, he patiently waited for them to withdraw twenty million US dollars and followed the group of violent men towards Tokyo Bay. The group, driving eight luxury cars, sped along the Metropolitan Highway 7. His taxi had long since been out of sight of the other driver who had run red lights, but he had already marked the driver's car with a "tracking signal." As long as the other driver didn't leave Tokyo, he could find them through his armor's search system.

Half an hour later, the taxi, guided by him, stopped in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Sports Center stadium. Looking at the modern building before him, he couldn't help but wonder, "Is this year's underground boxing championship going to be held here? That's too blatant!"

He walked towards the stadium incredulously, hoping to find a reasonable explanation. At this moment, the area around the stadium was pitch black, the lights inside were obviously off, and the surrounding open-air parking lot was completely empty; not a single vehicle could be seen.

He rechecked the search signal and saw that the marked vehicle had disappeared here. So he climbed up the outer wall of the stadium to the roof of the glass curtain wall and entered the stadium through a ventilation window.

Inside the massive indoor stadium, only a few low-wattage guard lights were on. The clean and tidy venue was deserted. Where was the gang he was supposed to be tracking?

However, he had already circled the outside of the stadium and found no open doors, so the only possible hiding place was inside. He slowly slid down the steel frame wall to the stands and then followed the signals to search the stadium's auxiliary buildings.

Just as he had been searching for an hour without finding anything, a strange phenomenon suddenly caught his attention.

[Episode 6] Chapter 3: Robbing the American Mafia

The Tokyo Sports Center is a large complex built on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay, with more than a dozen stadiums of various types, making it a comprehensive sports venue. How could such a large sports center not have a single guard on duty? This was bound to attract Yu Xiangtian's attention.

"Where have all these people gone? Why are all the guard rooms empty?" Just as he was wondering, the search system showed a signal movement once again.

He hurriedly crossed the stadium field and ran towards the direction the signal was moving. As he climbed onto a ramp, through the glass wall, he saw hundreds of luxury cars of all kinds file out of an underground parking garage and head towards the Tokyo Bay Ring Road. He didn't have time to find the cars to follow, so he activated his "Divine Feather Flying Machine" and chased after the convoy from the air.

After exiting the ring road, the convoy immediately split into several streams and drove off in all directions. He didn't know which vehicles belonged to the Imperial Society, so he simply followed the group of yakuza they had marked. Finally, the group stopped in front of a villa in Shinagawa Ward and went inside.

Yu Xiangtian landed on a nearby bare tree and eavesdropped on the conversation inside.

"Boss, why didn't we put the money in the Imperial Society's super vault? It seems we were the only ones who insisted on getting the money back today," one of his subordinates asked.

"Laun, I've said it many times before: money is only truly secure when it's in our own hands. What kind of crappy banks or super-vaults are there? People will steal from them. But no one dares to touch the money of the American Mafia. Why?"

"Because our powerful guns will shoot these people's little birds into the sky, and turn their testicles into fried eggs. Of course, the women will have to be ridden by us first before we shoot them."

The boss's words immediately caused a burst of strange laughter from the room, and all sorts of vulgar and obscene words immediately spewed from their mouths, mixed with women's screams and curses.

Yu Xiangtian narrowed the distance of his helmet's eye and saw that the large leather suitcase containing the money was placed on the table in the guest room. All the gang members were drinking and laughing around the table. There were also four or five people patrolling the four sides of the courtyard, and infrared sensor alarm devices were installed on the walls. It seemed that the defense was quite tight.

"Could the underground parking garage of the sports center be the storage place for gambling money? This is very likely. It seems that I need to investigate further. But I can't let the fat meat in front of me go to waste. I'll just treat it as a lesson to these extremely arrogant American blacks!" Thinking of this, he was about to make a move when the armor's early warning system detected two approaching night stalkers.

The two men were dressed in tight black clothing, their faces and heads completely covered, revealing only a pair of bright eyes. They moved with ghostly speed and incredible agility, emerging from a nearby alley and heading straight for the villa. As they approached the wall, one of them leaped up, using his partner's shoulder for leverage, and easily vaulted into the yard. As he passed the wall, he deliberately placed the metal plates he held upright on it, reflecting the infrared beams emitted from both sides. The other man then leaped over the wall, vaulting between the metal plates.

Clearly trained in stealth, and dressed in black, they quickly blended into the shadows of the yard. Yu Xiangtian, observing their movements through the thermal imaging system, was greatly impressed by their agility and caution. They seemed to possess small concealed weapons, such as blowpipes; within two minutes, all the guards outside the house had fallen silently to the ground. However, they didn't enter the villa from the first floor. Instead, they climbed onto the second-floor balcony before sneaking down to the lower floors.

Yu Xiangtian suddenly sensed something strange in the living room. Although foul curses continued to emanate from within, it was always the same few phrases. He adjusted his view back to the living room and found it completely empty. The noise was coming from a stereo recorder in the living room.

"Damn it, these Americans aren't stupid. They know how to use a feint. I guess I underestimated them."

Just as he was reflecting, a burst of gunfire erupted from the villa, followed by a muffled explosion. A plume of white smoke billowed from several second-floor windows. A few seconds later, two black figures leaped from the second-floor balcony like the wind, landing with a somersault and then soaring towards the courtyard wall.

"Bang!" A low, hoarse gunshot rang out from a nearby rooftop, a flash of gunfire standing out starkly against the dark night sky.

The man in black running behind immediately lunged forward as the gunshot rang out, trying to shield his companion from the sudden bullet. However, the bullet, while piercing his neck, struck the man in front, killing both of them instantly in front of the courtyard wall.

"German-made, DSR No. 1 sniper rifle, that's a real gem! I'd only ever heard of it; it's hailed as the king of 21st-century snipers. Today I finally see it!" Although he hadn't seen one before, his armor's scanning system connected to the weapon database's images and descriptions, leading to this delightful discovery.

He leaped into the air, flying towards the source of the gunfire. The shooter was clearly an expert; in the short time it took, he had already loaded and stored the DSR No. 1 and slid down a pre-tied rope. Just as he was about ten meters above the ground, a bright light suddenly descended from the sky, severing the rope in the middle. As he fell backward, he suddenly noticed the silhouette of a large bird circling and descending in the night sky.

"The rope broke... What's that... Is it the Death Eagle?"

Filled with unease, he crashed into a pile of trash, instantly losing consciousness. Even then, he clutched his DSR No. 1 rifle tightly to his chest, instinctively protecting his beloved from harm.

Yu Xiangtian pulled the King of Snipers from his arms, examined it with delight, then sprang into action, flying back towards the villa.

Just after he left, the building's door quietly opened, and a short, thin figure emerged.

"Damn it, what is that thing? How can a person have wings? Luckily I'm always cautious, otherwise...

Thank goodness John didn't fall to his death, I didn't expect to survive!" The man approached the sniper, checked his heartbeat, and said.

Suddenly, a low gunshot rang out from high above. The man instinctively rolled to the side to dodge, but he didn't get up again upon landing, because a sniper bullet had pierced his heart.

"Idiot, I just wanted to shoot your right arm to scare you, I didn't expect someone to deliberately walk into the line of fire, what a complete unlucky guy!" Yu Xiangtian thought helplessly, hovering 500 meters in the air. But

this was for the best, it prevented his special equipment from being exposed too early and attracting the attention of those European guys. So he packed up his DSR No. 1 and went back to the bare tree in front of the villa.

"Laun, go check on John and Stewart. They've done a great job tonight. Damn it, if we can't even catch the thief with this setup, we'll be the laughingstock of the Japanese mafia tomorrow. Too bad John's marksmanship is too good. If there were any survivors, let's see how those bastards explain themselves!" A gangster's curses echoed from the living room.

Yu Xiangtian knew he had to act before they found the sniper's body, otherwise, if they tightened their defenses, it would be much harder to succeed. So he leaped onto the villa's roof and sneaked down the stairs to the first floor. Just as he approached the hall, two mafia henchmen came up the stairs. Not wanting to alert them, Yu Xiangtian grabbed the railing, flipped to the bottom of the stairs, and used the armor's suction to cling to it.

Suddenly, a resounding pipa melody came from above. The first few notes were enough to make one's blood boil and lose their footing. The two men immediately tumbled down the stairs and rolled into the hall. Although affected by the armor's functions, Yu Xiangtian didn't panic. His invisible energy immediately shifted, protecting his visual and auditory nerves.

Then, an even more intense symphony erupted, making those who heard it dizzy and nauseous, unable to rise to resist. Yu Xiangtian gripped the handrail and peered through the gap. He saw a masked woman in red, carrying a pipa, descending the stairs. Her right hand moved rapidly, producing a slow yet powerful, resonant sound.

"Why is Hongye here too? Are they here to rob us too?" He immediately recognized the masked woman.

At that moment, another figure burst in through the living room window, completely unaffected by the music. He hoisted the corpses of the two men in black onto the ground and ran towards the courtyard gate. The twenty-odd American Mafia members in the living room were all writhing and vomiting on the floor, completely unable to stop him. The boss, in particular, was incontinent, convulsing under the table.

Seeing that the person had been rescued, Hongye immediately retreated as well. Just as she was about to step out the door, the person turned back and ran towards the living room.

"Ling Qiling, what are you doing? Retreat immediately..." Hongye said anxiously, but her playing did not stop.

The person did not answer, ran into the living room, picked up the large leather suitcase containing money, and then ran back. Although the round trip only took about a minute, Hongye had clearly pushed herself to the limit, so when the person ran back, she could no longer hold the pipa and dropped it to the ground.

The people in the hall immediately snapped to attention. Although they hadn't been able to resist, they clearly understood the newcomers' intentions, so they drew their weapons and charged out. The man codenamed 070 was indeed incredibly strong. Seeing Hongye collapse, he immediately grabbed her waist and rushed to the open courtyard gate in a few steps.

However, at that moment, three Mafia members suddenly rushed in from outside the gate, the leader of whom was none other than Lawn, who had gone out to find John. Lawn had already heard the gunshots from inside the courtyard, so he had already drawn his pistol outside and fired as soon as he saw 070.

070 was heavily burdened, and his reactions were immediately restricted. Although he barely dodged fatal shots, two bullets pierced his right thigh and shoulder, causing the two of them to roll into a heap, unable to fight back.

"Lin..." Two flashes of cold light arrived just in time, severing Lawn's pistol along with his index finger. The two behind him were not so lucky; the cold light swept across their throats, immediately drawing out two gushing fountains of blood.

Seeing this, Ling Qiling knew the opportunity was rare. Regardless of who had saved them, he immediately pulled Hongye along and staggered towards the door. As for the suitcase containing the money, it was too heavy; after testing it, he abandoned his greed due to his leg injury.

Just as the two ran out of the courtyard gate, the power to the entire villa was suddenly cut off. The mafia members, suddenly plunged into darkness, immediately stopped their pursuit, unsure how many men had arrived.

A gust of wind suddenly swept past their heads, startling them into dropping to the ground. A dark figure flapped its night-like wings, grabbed the suitcase in front of the gate, and vanished instantly into the cloudy night sky. At that moment, the sound of a car screeching to a halt came from outside the courtyard, fading away around the corner of the street a few seconds later.

When the villa was illuminated again, everyone saw their boss, his face contorted in a grimace, covered in vomit, standing before the large French windows, glaring at them.

Laun, clutching his bleeding right hand, staggered to his side, knelt weakly on the ground, and said dejectedly, "Boss, Stewart has been shot dead. John looks like he was cut on his rope and fell from the roof; he's unconscious now."

"Bastards, good-for-nothings, all of you are fucking good-for-nothings! What use are you bunch of useless trash around me? Laun, immediately call headquarters and have them send Death. I'm going to wipe out every last member of the gang that attacked me, a bloodbath..." Hearing Laun's words, he suddenly shouted frantically.

"Wayne...you...Boss, you're not joking, are you? Death is only activated when the American Mafia is on the verge of collapse. Activating it now will be punished by higher-ups," Laun pleaded in terror, forgetting to even tend to his own wound.

"Damn it, aren't we in a desperate situation now? We've lost money, we've lost face, if we don't resolve this, how can I face going back to America? Or, you and I can stay here and fight the enemy to the death, but do you have the ability?" Wayne, despite

his madness, possessed an unusual calmness. Laun was speechless, and after a long while, finally succumbed, saying, "Fine! Hopefully, this is the right thing to do..."

As his words fell, a sharp flash of lightning suddenly struck down from the sky, scattering branches and sparks from the bare tree in front of the courtyard, seemingly foreshadowing some misfortune.

Yu Xiangtian followed Hongye's car high in the sky to Taibai Tower, only to find it brightly lit, seemingly teeming with people. Their return immediately caused a commotion; many agile young people jumped from the third floor, retrieving two people and two corpses from the car.

Yu Xiangtian landed far away on the roof of a building opposite, using his equipment to eavesdrop on the activity inside. Because there were many abnormal individuals in the Chinese Society, and Li Xinzhou was an unfathomable master among them, he dared not linger near Taibai Tower. Fortunately, the armor's sound collector was also a high-tech product ahead of its time, and even at a distance of nearly a kilometer, it could still be heard clearly in the still night.

"Do you know how dangerous this recklessness is? Do you think it's worth it for two traitors from the society?" Li Xinzhou's reprimand was calm, yet carried an indescribable authority.

"I'm sorry, Uncle Li, it's all my fault. I couldn't bear Chen Ma's desperate pleas, so I dragged Da Niu to rescue her husband and son. I know they have already joined the Imperial Society, but I didn't want them to be used by them and to lose face for the Chinese in front of the Americans. I am willing to accept Uncle Li's punishment, but I hope Uncle Li can spare Da Niu," Hongye said, her voice trembling with tears.

"Hey! You're so impulsive. I knew all along that this was a conspiracy by the Imperial Society, trying to use the lives of Chen San and his son to frame our Chinese Association, hoping to incite a conflict between us and the American Mafia. I was just about to lead a team to rescue them, but I never expected you to do something so risky in secret. If it weren't for a master secretly helping us this time, you would have been killed by gunfire long ago," Li Xinzhou said with a sigh.

"Huh! Uncle Li, how did you know someone saved us?" Hongye asked, quite surprised.

Li Xinzhou sneered and said calmly, "Hmph! You think your operation was very secretive? I originally sent people to cover you, but I was a step too late and only saw the last scene. Never mind, get up! Hongye and Da Niu haven't officially joined the association, so the rules don't really apply to you. Besides, you retrieved the bodies of Chen San and his son, so you've done something. Consider it making up for your mistakes!"

Yu Xiangtian, having heard the whole story, soared into the night sky and returned to Dongda Shenshan.

As Yu Xiangtian took off, Li Xinzhou turned and looked over, muttering to himself, "Who exactly is this person? Why did he attack the American Mafia? And why did he escort Hongye and the others here?"

After arriving at Rizhao Shenshan, Yu Xiangtian didn't return to his apartment but went into the Tianshi Cave and placed the DSR No. 1 sniper rifle and the money box in a stone chamber. By this time, dawn was breaking, and the reconnaissance of the sports center had to be postponed for another day.

To quickly restore his intangible energy, he went to his master's Dharma body and began meditating. He was now fully following the methods of the Ziwei Tianxuan Record, raising the level of his intangible energy and striving towards the realm of mobilizing the primordial energy of heaven and earth.

Time flew by during the energy evolution process, and when he stood up to finish his practice, it was already three o'clock in the afternoon. He felt no hunger and picked up the DSR No. 1 sniper rifle, beginning to examine it.

The No. 1 was the latest military sniper rifle developed by the German company OMR. It extensively used high-tech materials such as aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, and high-strength fiberglass composites, thus reducing weight while ensuring the weapon's robustness and reliability. Of course, the price was also outrageously high; a complete DSR No. 1 with top-of-the-line accessories was said to be worth over five million US dollars.

When Yu Xiangtian was learning firearms skills from Han Feiyu, he had seen pictures of this gun, and Han Feiyu had remarked that he wanted to own a DSR No. 1, even if he didn't use it himself, it would still be a magnificent work of art. He consulted the armor's weapon database, completely disassembled the gun, and began to study the function of each component.

Based on his firearms knowledge, the DSR No. 1's ergonomics were exceptionally well-designed, even down to the smallest parts. For example, the trigger guard was relatively wide, allowing the shooter to fire while wearing gloves; the hollow grip was molded from a standard finger mold; two sturdy parallel bars were specially fitted below the barrel, with a sliding foregrip on them, allowing the shooter to move back and forth as needed; the weapon's center of gravity was located in the center of the gun, resulting in excellent overall stability.

Because of its short length, when carried on the shoulder, the shooter's height did not exceed the top of their head, preventing snagging on obstacles and allowing for comfortable sitting. For easy carrying, various auxiliary carrying tools were included, such as a composite material carrying case, an aluminum alloy carrying case, and a carrying bag, the latter of which could be used as a ground mat when firing.

This gun can be configured into three different models by changing the barrel: a standard model (990 mm overall length, 650 mm barrel length, 5.9 kg weight, firing 7.62 mm Winchester Magnum rounds); a long-barrel model (790 mm barrel length, firing 7.62 mm NATO standard rounds, equivalent to .308 mm Winchester rounds); and a silenced model (fires .338 Laplacian Magnum rounds). Changing the barrel is very simple: just use a regular screwdriver to unscrew the three transverse screws securing the barrel from the receiver.

The barrel is now in the silenced mode. The silenced barrel is made of a special alloy and screwed into the receiver, with a smooth, reflective surface, extending its service life while maintaining accuracy. The muzzle features a cone-shaped muzzle brake made of titanium metal with a large impact surface and 92 mm gas chambers on each side, significantly reducing recoil.

After a thorough analysis, he finally reloaded the gun with admiration, preparing to test it out in a secluded spot when the opportunity arose.

[Episode 6] Chapter 4: A Daring Exploration of the Bunker

Yu Xiangtian left the Celestial Master's Cave at dusk, then returned to his apartment to change into a black bodysuit, preparing to head to the Tokyo Sports Center for another reconnaissance mission.

As he left, Zhuge Bailing emerged from her room carrying a bowl of instant noodles. Upon seeing him, she immediately asked, "What? Brother Yu, you have another operation tonight? You should have come back during the day! I'm a developing young woman! Even if you don't have time to cook for me, you should at least buy some nutritious food so I can cook for myself!"

Yu Xiangtian stroked his chin and nodded, replying, "It was indeed my carelessness. I'll get you an identification card as soon as possible, then you can freely go out and buy food. Of course, you can also study at Tokyo University later; I'll arrange it for you."

Zhuge Bailing glared at him disapprovingly, turned around, went back into her room, and slammed the door shut. He actually knew her true thoughts, but he didn't have time to coax a teenage girl right now. However, her problem needed to be solved as soon as possible, otherwise it would be a waste of this genius girl's precious value. So after leaving the apartment, he first took the tram to Taibai Tower.

Xiong Yiwei's injuries were almost healed. He was mainly seriously injured externally, and his internal organs were not damaged, so he was fine after recovery. However, the reason he was able to recover so quickly was thanks to Liangzi's excellent medical skills. It turned out that Liangzi was not only proficient in Western medicine, but also had a deep understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, mainly thanks to her grandfather being a traditional Chinese medicine expert.

When Yu Xiangtian found Xiong Yiwei, he was sitting on the third floor drinking tea and deep in thought, seemingly troubled by many problems.

"I rarely see you so depressed. Do you miss your family?" Yu Xiangtian asked bluntly.

"You noticed, I really do miss my mother. These past two years I've been constantly on the move, wandering the world, keeping everything a secret from my family. She must be worried sick. Alas! I'm such an unfilial son!" Xiong Yiwei said sadly.

"Don't worry! I'm even more confident in the plan's success now. Before long, your family will be reunited and living the best life in the world," Yu Xiangtian said, patting him on the shoulder.

Upon hearing this, Xiong Yiwei suddenly laughed happily, "Yes! Who in this world dares to dream more than us? Who is more legendary than us? We have no regrets in this life, so what is there to be sad about after a little sacrifice? Don't worry, I'm just thinking about it occasionally because I'm free. I'll be fine once I get to work."

Yu Xiangtian understood him well and wasn't really worried, so he also laughed, "Alright! I'll give you a task now, so you won't overthink things." As

soon as Xiong Yiwei heard there was something to do, he immediately perked up, stood up, and bowed, saying, "I guarantee I'll complete the task..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liangzi walked in and stopped him, saying, "That won't do. Your injury still needs to be treated..." "It will take a week to fully recover, and I absolutely cannot perform any strenuous tasks now."

Xiong Yiwei's expression changed, and he quickly protested, "When I was in the army, this level of injury was nothing to worry about. Don't make trouble for me."

Seeing this, Yu Xiangtian quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "You two don't need to argue anymore. What I asked Brother Xiong to do was just to forge a girl's identity document. It's not as serious as you two are making it out to be."

Before Xiong Yiwei could answer, Liangzi interjected, "That's easy. I wonder which country's citizenship Yu Shouyun-kun needs?"

Xiong Yiwei looked at her strangely, then told Yu Xiangtian that he didn't know she had this ability.

"Preferably Japanese citizenship, but my little sister's Japanese isn't very good, but her English is top-notch." He also explained, somewhat surprised.

Ryoko, seemingly oblivious to their surprise, calmly stated, "If it's for finding a job, Japanese citizenship is more convenient; if it's for studying, American citizenship is more suitable, saving her a lot of trouble. Japan has always been close to the United States, and even Chinese people with American citizenship won't face obstruction from Japanese right-wing forces."

It was only then that Yu Xiangtian realized Ryoko's extraordinary abilities; her short statement clearly contained a wealth of information and intelligence—something an ordinary doctor couldn't possess. However, Ryoko quickly answered their questions.

"Don't be surprised. I'm also a member of the Chinese Association. My position is a first-class criminal forensic pathologist in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, specializing in guiding and supervising forensic work in criminal cases, so I'm very familiar with the police's actions," Ryoko said matter-of-factly.

"You… why didn't you say so earlier? When I… did that with you, I never imagined I was doing it with a policeman…" Xiong Yiwei said incredulously.

Ryoko glared at him playfully, saying disdainfully, "Hmph! What's wrong with being a policeman? Did it affect your climax?"

Then, she turned to Yu Xiangtian and said, "Yu Shouyun-kun, you can bring me my photo. I can get it done within two days, and it'll be a genuine identity document printed by the Metropolitan Police Department."

Yu Xiangtian was speechless at this point. He simply patted Xiong Yiwei on the shoulder and said, "Brother, you have a really good eye! At least it'll be easy to launder your identity later. But I heard from Hongye that you often suffer punishment from Ryoko. Is it the kind where she handcuffs you to the bed?"

Without waiting for a reply, he laughed and left Taibai Tower.

As he left Taibai Tower, Yu Xiangtian sensed someone following him. He activated his armor's search system, but couldn't pinpoint the location.

"Another anomaly, sent by Li Xinzhou, right?" Thinking this, he stopped searching and instead strolled around Shinjuku before taking the train back to Tokyo University.

The feeling of being followed only disappeared when he reached the summit of Mount Kami, as if the other party was merely checking to see if he had returned to his apartment. An hour later, he descended from the other side of the mountain and took a taxi to the Tokyo Sports Center. However, he didn't get off near the sports center itself, but instead disembarked at the next artificial island, then used his Divine Feather flying machine to reach the roof of the stadium.

It seemed a match had just been held there during the day, as many staff members were still cleaning the venue. Even without his night vision system, he could see that the underground parking lot was tightly closed, so he lay in the shadows on the roof, waiting for everyone to leave.

Around 2:00 AM, the sports center was finally deserted, even the security guards had left, clearly a deliberate arrangement from above. He thought for a moment and decided to observe a little longer, since he had only been followed here around 3:00 AM yesterday, and perhaps the same thing would happen today.

As expected, at 2:40 PM, nearly a hundred luxury cars of various types arrived at the sports center's parking lot. The underground parking garage doors slowly opened, allowing the vehicles to pass through one by one. However, each car underwent inspection upon entry, and each driver presented a metal card.

Yu Xiangtian discovered through the detection system that the garage doors were made of an 800-centimeter-thick alloy, and the passageway inside emitted a large amount of X-rays, indicating that there must be a large X-ray machine and several surveillance cameras on one of the walls. In this way, no matter what weapons were hidden inside each car, the surveillance personnel could detect them in advance and prevent unauthorized intrusion.

The vehicles were inspected using a smart card reader. As long as the metal card presented by the visitor was correct, the "serrated wheel barrier" in front would lower to allow passage, so the vehicles passed through very quickly.

Just as the seventy-fifth BMW sedan passed through the X-ray machine, the green warning light in the passageway suddenly turned into a flashing red.

Instantly, four Gatling guns, each with six barrels, slid out from the ceiling and walls, unleashing a torrent of fire that riddled the BMW with holes. The fate of the occupants was, of course, self-evident.

Ten seconds later, the machine guns ceased their roar and silently disappeared into the walls. The ground where the wreckage lay suddenly sank, then rose again, pristine and clean. Everyone was stunned by the scene, and the vehicles behind were unsure whether to proceed.

At that moment, a loudspeaker at the entrance blared, explaining the situation in ten languages. It turned out that the surveillance personnel had discovered a weapon of unknown power hidden in the car, and that an unqualified person was concealed in a specially constructed compartment. Therefore, according to the competition's security protocols, the organizers had the right to eliminate them. Upon hearing this, panic gripped many of the vehicles behind. Many people opened their doors and threw their various weapons onto the ground. Since the announcement didn't specify what constituted a powerful weapon, some even threw out fruit knives.

Yu Xiangtian had already landed on the ground and quietly crept to the back of the last car. He activated the "Overclocking Wave Oscillator," instantly knocking out the people inside. He then quickly opened the trunk and climbed in. The people inside were only unconscious for a dozen seconds, experiencing only a moment of disorientation. They didn't notice anything amiss and assumed their sudden lag behind by several car lengths was due to momentary disorientation, simply accelerating to catch up.

Because the Asura Armor's stealth function could transmit various rays, Yu Xiangtian was practically invisible to X-ray vision. Just as the last car was using the reader to move towards X-ray vision, seven or eight more cars sped up behind them. From the constant cursing, he recognized them as the American Mafia gang.

Just as he thought they were there for a gathering, two rocket-propelled grenades whistled through the air from behind, blasting the reader into the sky. The people inside panicked immediately, not even thinking to move forward, frantically opening the car doors and jumping out. At this moment, the four Gatling guns reappeared, instantly shredding the fleeing bodies into pieces.

Yu Xiangtian had already sensed trouble when the men got out of the car, but if he went out now, he would be spotted by the surveillance cameras. In a moment of quick thinking, he concentrated invisible energy in his hand and, just as he had unlocked the door before, pressed the accelerator.

Because the driver was in such a panicked escape, the clutch wasn't engaged, and the car lurched forward, scraping against the wall.

The battle behind them was already intense; perhaps the surveillance personnel were focused on the doorway, so Yu Xiangtian's departure didn't attract the Gatling gun fire. The appearance of the machine guns clearly caught the American Mafia off guard; their firepower was immediately suppressed, forcing them to quickly leave the narrow firing range of the doorway. At this moment, the 800-centimeter-thick alloy door began to slowly close. Once this door was firmly shut, even an atomic bomb explosion might not be able to force it open.

After rushing through the checkpoint, Yu Xiangtian kicked open the trunk lid, then leaped upwards, clinging to the back of a lane's roof beam. The out-of-control car continued forward for nearly a hundred meters before being struck by something, exploding into a ball of flame. Through his detector, he saw two objects resembling fire extinguishers at the corner ahead, but they were actually disguised as small-caliber mortars.

"Damn it, this isn't a parking lot; it's practically a military fortress. Looks like I've finally found the right place," he thought to himself upon seeing the defensive weapons.

At that moment, four explosions rang out in succession at the entrance, the roar of the Gatling gun immediately ceasing afterward. He quickly peered out and saw a strong man in a black robe bracing himself between the alloy doors, preventing them from closing. The American Mafia cars immediately drove through, rushing inside.

"Boom..." An explosion followed, and the car at the front was overturned by the mortars, instantly destroying the vehicle and killing its occupants.

Their leader, Wayne, was in the last vehicle. Seeing this, he immediately shouted into his earpiece, "Death, take out all the obstacles ahead..."

Before he finished speaking, two streaks of cold light flew past the roof of the vehicle, simultaneously striking the muzzle of the missile launchers. After two explosions, the convoy resumed its triumphant advance, but Death had vanished without a trace. Yu Xiangtian quickly activated all the functions of the "Matter Detector," but still couldn't find the figure in black.

"Strange, could this person be invisible? But who can completely hide their physical body?" Thinking this, he had a flash of inspiration and activated the "Quantity Detector," beginning a search on a mental level. Soon after, he spotted a rapidly advancing mass of energy on the roof ahead.

"Wow, that's incredible! What is this person made of? How come I didn't even notice him passing by? But he didn't seem to notice me either; maybe the armor's concealment function worked." Thinking this, he quickly activated his Divine Feather flying vehicle, skimming the ceiling as he chased after him.

The underground parking lot's driveway was incredibly long; after traveling a kilometer, he still hadn't seen his destination, and the driveway kept turning, with countless forks in the road. Yu Xiangtian saw various weapon fragments scattered along the way, and some wide gates had been blasted open, seemingly all destroyed by the black-robed man. Such overwhelming attack power was truly astonishing, making him wonder if his Tai Chi Blade should also have an explosive mechanism added.

Following the traces of the explosions, he finally found his destination. Through a wide, destroyed gate, he saw a nearly 10,000-square-meter... The underground space was filled with vehicles, and three groups of people were staring at each other. Besides Wayne's American Mafia, which numbered in the dozens, the other two groups each had over a hundred members. One group was clearly observing; their relaxed expressions and diverse skin tones made it easy to guess they were the guests who had entered earlier.

The remaining group was naturally the Imperial Society. Hidden above the broken door, Yu Xiangtian zoomed in and immediately spotted these Japanese right-wing henchmen. The nearly one hundred members of the Imperial Society were almost entirely Japanese, with only a few Europeans and Americans. Each of them carried an automatic weapon, some even bearing rocket launchers and mortars. The man leading the conversation with Wayne was a middle-aged man with a goatee, lean and shrewd, wearing a white suit and leaning on a gold cane.

"Locke Wayne, haven't I explained it clearly enough? Don't you think about it? Our Imperial Society is the organizer of this tournament, with hundreds of billions in betting funds in circulation. Why would we covet your small deposit? I've already investigated those people. They're subordinates of the Chinese Association. These Chinese are our mortal enemies. Framing is their usual trick. Their goal is to incite conflict between us and sabotage the tournament. Actually, if you just put your money in our super vault, none of this will happen. Even if you're not afraid of being robbed, don't you want to save yourself some trouble?" The middle-aged man said with a smile, appearing very cultured.

"What kind of bullshit super vault? We still managed to break in, didn't we? Miyamoto Kamui, don't think you can fool me with some random lie. I have sources in Tokyo too. Those two I killed were indeed Chinese, but they had already betrayed the Chinese Association and joined your Imperial Society. You're the ones who framed them." Wayne said coldly, his words even more unexpected.

Miyamoto Shinbei smiled faintly, saying nonchalantly, "Brother Wayne, this is where your intelligence comes from.

Those Chinese are masters of intrigue and deception. They often use a long-term strategy, sending in an undercover agent first, and then taking advantage of the situation. If these two were indeed sent by us, then who was it that rescued them and stole the twenty million dollars? As far as I know, the only expert capable of killing someone with a musical instrument is Hongye, the female henchman from the Chinese Association." With that, he waved his hand, and his subordinate immediately handed Wayne a photo of Hongye playing.

"That's right, it's that instrument. So it was this woman..." Wayne stared at the photo fiercely, but hesitated for a moment when he saw Hongye's appearance.

"This woman is called Kureha. She's a master at using music to manipulate people. Not long ago, my third brother rashly challenged her, but unfortunately, he was killed by her. Our Imperial Society will avenge this a thousandfold. We only let the Chinese Association off the hook for now because we're holding a more important tournament," Miyamoto Shinbei said through gritted teeth.

"Kureha... Kureha... Could it be her?" Wayne muttered to himself, completely ignoring what the other person was saying.

Miyamoto, thinking he was still upset about the deposit, generously said, "However, since the American Mafia's money was stolen in Japan, the Imperial Society, as the host, naturally bears some responsibility. Therefore, the Imperial Society has decided to waive your $20 million deposit, hoping we can continue to maintain a close cooperative relationship in the future."

Knowing Wayne's temperament best, and seeing him distracted, Lauen stepped forward, feigning a discussion, and whispered something in his ear—actually repeating Miyamoto's words.

Wayne then snapped out of his reverie, nodded, and said, "Alright! I still need to investigate this matter thoroughly, but..." "This doesn't affect our gambling plans. I've already repaid the deposit. We in the American Mafia never let others bear the blame for our mistakes. You should take back your good intentions!"

He turned to leave, but Miyamoto Kamui stopped him, saying, "Wayne, today is the draw for the participants. Are you going to give up?"

Wayne paused, remembering his purpose in coming to Japan, and quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "Don't misunderstand, I just have something to do. As for the draw, I've already arranged for Laun to take his place."

He then left, leaving the bewildered Laun behind, and departed with some of his men.

"Wayne, you bastard, do you think you're the Godfather? If it weren't for Father's strict prohibition against fighting during the competition, I would have killed you already!" Miyamoto Kamui muttered fiercely to himself.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew from behind him, gently severing the gold chain around his neck.

"Who is it?" he asked, turning around sharply, only to see his astonished subordinates. He asked in surprise, "Didn't you see someone cut my gold chain from behind?"

Just as his men exchanged bewildered glances, a low, husky voice suddenly came from behind the crowd: "Young Master, don't worry. That person was just showing off to you because you said something disrespectful to Wayne. He is the American Mafia's top-secret weapon, Death. I didn't expect him to use it so rashly under these circumstances."

Hearing this, Miyamoto Shinbei immediately felt relieved, but he still asked in a low voice with dissatisfaction, "Since you're here, why didn't you stop his show of force? Are you also afraid?" "Him? Lei Mingchan…"

Lei Mingchan never revealed himself, seemingly not nearby, but his voice still echoed from the crowd: "Hehe! Young Master still doesn't understand the special nature of the Aberrants. If I rashly stopped them, with the power of Death, none of them would escape death. Since Wayne didn't give the order, Death naturally won't send assassins. I'm doing this for your own good!"

Miyamoto Shenbei knew his subordinates couldn't hear Lei Mingchan's "directional sound waves," so he feigned composure and said to them, "Perhaps my chain wasn't fastened properly, causing everyone to worry."

Upon hearing this, his subordinates quickly bowed in return and followed him to the other gamblers.

Yu Xiangtian, hiding behind the door, observed everything. After this experience, he felt that the underworld truly harbored hidden talents, with extremely powerful Aberrants appearing from time to time. Although Lei Mingchan's words could deceive others, they couldn't escape the detection of the Demigod Armor's state detector, so he had a new assessment of the Imperial Society's strength. This shows that the powerful gangs that still stand strong today are all backed by powerful forces, and the ultimate battle for supremacy in this era will inevitably be a contest between those with supernatural abilities.

With this understanding, he secretly resolved to recruit more powerful individuals with supernatural abilities and finally accepted his master's expectation: to become an invincible powerhouse capable of altering the workings of the universe.

[Episode 6] Chapter 5: An Entangled Encounter of Love and Hate

The World Black Market Boxing Championship differs from ordinary black market boxing in that ordinary black market boxing selects strong fighters from the city's grassroots, gradually advancing to the local finals. In large countries like the United States, there are also inter-state and national challenges. The World Black Market Boxing Championship, however, only allows the top ten from each major region to enter the preliminary rounds.

In addition, the world's ten most famous gangs can directly send two of their own fighters to participate, and seventy percent of the total betting odds for the championship are won among these twenty fighters. It can be said that each boxer represents the face and strength of their respective gang, with large sums of money being wagered on their fighters by these gangs.

However, such boxers always meet a tragic end. Those eliminated are either crippled or killed by their opponents, or killed by their own bosses in a fit of rage. Only the final victor achieves glory and success. Therefore, almost all gang fighters participating in the championship are newcomers, and those who manage to make a comeback are as rare as Halley's Comet.

It is precisely because of this that all gang fighters fight desperately in the ring. Every match after the semi-finals ends in bloodshed and bone-tearing. This is what makes the World Underground Boxing Championship so attractive; such a thrilling and bloody scene perfectly satisfies the perverse psychology of many wealthy individuals.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Yu Xiangtian quietly blended into the crowd. Among those participating in the draw were representatives of the ten major gangs, as well as tycoons with bets exceeding one hundred million US dollars. Most of these people have gang backgrounds, but they can freely choose their preferred boxers. The information on the twenty gangsters is publicly available, and even their past glories are verified by the organizers.

However, there's an unwritten rule in every tournament: these boxers have never fought each other, whether publicly or privately. This is to maximize the suspense and drive up the betting odds.

The representatives who draw lots are mostly gang lieutenants. Since these are among the world's top ten gangs, their enemies are spread all over the world, and the bosses wouldn't participate in such a dangerous public appearance. However, these lieutenants are powerful figures with decision-making authority, leading elite henchmen from their respective gangs. The wealthy individuals even hire top bodyguards for their safety. These people are diverse and bizarre—a veritable gathering of the most beautiful and the most ugly—so Yu Xiangtian blends in unnoticed.

He circled the crowd a few times, probing a few talkative individuals to learn what had happened over the past few days. It turned out yesterday was the second day of the gathering. The first day was for those who had passed the application process to learn the new rules for participating in the gambling, held in a small parking lot. The second day was for depositing gambling funds; for every $100 million invested, a deposit of $100,000 was required. This effectively meant the organizers were taking a 0.1% commission to cover the various expenses of organizing the event. In Japan, this fee was split equally between the Imperial Society and the Yamaguchi-gumi, as "Yamaguchi Imperial Society" is a combined name for the two among the world's top ten yakuza groups.

The American Mafia's gambling amount this time was $20 billion, so they needed to deposit $20 million; other yakuza groups followed similar procedures. However, despite his efforts, he couldn't find the location of the super-vault. Everyone was in their cars, following the lead vehicle around and around the driveway until they lost all sense of direction, finally arriving at a location resembling a bank vault.

Yu Xiangtian knew things couldn't be that simple; there must be more covert security measures involved. This was just the deposit collection phase. Once the competition began, massive amounts of cash would quickly flow into secret storage locations, far beyond what a simple vault could hold.

Just as the draw was about to end, he overheard members of the Imperial Society discussing tomorrow's auditing process. Using his armor's long-range eavesdropping capabilities, he finally understood what was going on.

It turned out that the two major organizing gangs, in order to collect more deposits, had extended invitations to powerful corporations, conglomerates, and local gangs to bet on football and boxing matches. With the backing of high-ranking government officials, this clearly illegal activity had quietly become popular among the wealthy, though they were more interested in the World Cup betting odds.

Upon hearing this news, Yu Xiangtian had already made up his mind. Since it was a gambling event being held jointly, the Imperial Society would not waste manpower and resources finding a separate deposit location. This way, he could use the American Mafia's twenty million US dollars, using his Triad identity, to investigate the location of the super vault.

Seeing that the lottery ceremony was about to end, he quickly pretended to check the vehicles and secretly slipped into the trunk of a car.

Soon after, everyone who had completed the lottery drove away, and he also successfully left the underground castle. After leaving the Tokyo Bay Ring Road, the car he was hiding in arrived at a high-rise building in Marunouchi Ward. The car didn't stop immediately after entering the underground parking lot, but instead drove into a large elevator, arriving at a spacious building on the top floor.

Once inside, the car was clearly switched to electric drive, silently driving into a large room. At this point, he sensed something was wrong, wondering why these people had driven the car into the room.

He activated the "Remote Sensing Device" and immediately discovered that the building had no walls separating it from the main structure; it was a vast, open hall. Countless electronic cables crisscrossed beneath the floor tiles, eventually connecting to a cylindrical device in the center of the hall. There were eight people in the hall at that moment. Two men and one woman sat around the cylindrical device. The two men were walking towards a car, from which one woman and two men alighted.

"Your Highness, how was the expedition?" one of the men asked in a captivatingly magnetic French.

"Bankson, I'm truly sorry, we still couldn't find the Wolf Demon. It's likely she's still lurking within the Imperial Society. We'll need to be more patient. However, I did have an unexpected gain this time," the woman from the car replied in French.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiangtian's heart tightened, for he recognized the woman as Princess Gaeria. He was overjoyed that she hadn't perished in the "Super Annihilation Project." It seemed she must have disguised herself beforehand, which was why he hadn't noticed her while walking around.

"Oh! Something that interests Her Highness must be very interesting. Could the find you mentioned be in the car?" Bankson asked curiously.

"Indeed, but she's quite delicate and needs a 98.75% chromium electrolyte solution to contain her. I've temporarily put her in a polyphenol bag. You should quickly prepare a container like that; I need to get her out as soon as possible," Gaelia said cheerfully.

"What on earth is this strange thing? A 98.75% chromium electrolyte solution? That's really strange... Wait, could it be the Dragon Demon Toad mentioned in the prophecy... You... you actually found the Dragon Demon Toad?" As Bankson's tone rose higher, his unusually excited emotions were on full display.

"Hey! Bankson, don't get so excited, okay? I didn't say what it was directly because I was afraid you'd get too worked up. Besides, I can't be sure it's the Dragon Toad yet; we need to confirm further." Gaelia said as she walked towards the back of the truck.

Hearing this, Yu Xiangtian felt a sense of foreboding. If the Dragon Toad was in the back, he would not only expose his identity but might also have accidentally crushed the polyphenol bag that the other party was so concerned about. Thinking this, he reached down and felt around, finding the polyphenol bag had been crushed into a flattened piece. When he first crawled into the back, he hadn't paid much attention to the situation inside and thought the polyphenol bag was just an ordinary bag. Now he faced two predicaments at the same time, and he really didn't know how to deal with it.

At this moment, Gaelia had reached the back of the truck and gestured for her assistant to press the control button to unlock the back, but no matter how the assistant pressed it, the back didn't budge.

"What's going on? Is the lock broken?" Gaelia wondered, trying a few more times, but still to no avail.

At this moment, Bankson suddenly stopped her rashness and then analyzed seriously, "Your Highness, don't be so violent. I think this situation is most likely caused by the Dragon Toad. According to the divine revelation, the Dragon Toad secretes a highly corrosive mucus during its evolution, which can dissolve all surrounding matter and then stick to its own body to form a protective layer. Perhaps this Dragon Toad has already done so."

Upon hearing this, Gaia immediately released her hand and hurriedly asked, "Then what should we do? We can't just watch her corrode this car, can we?"

Bankson smiled slightly and said confidently, "In that case, wouldn't it prove that you caught the Dragon Toad? I wonder how Your Highness caught it? Perhaps we can make an estimate." "Her current growth stage."

Upon hearing this, Gaia couldn't help but look away, saying somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, I didn't catch the Dragon Toad; she ran into my car on her own. At that time, I saw the Imperial Society had posted 'No Entry' signs on many side roads, so I deliberately slowed down and led the convoy behind us into a very dark side road. Later, they sent a car to catch up, and we turned back to the original road. Just as we turned around, a glowing creature that looked a lot like a little elf actually passed through the tightly closed car window and landed on my chrome watch, then stuck there, looking exhausted. That's when I realized that only I could see this little thing in the car, so I connected it with the fact that she was a Dragon Toad."

"I see. It seems that the prohibited lane must lead to some underwater structure. The Japanese have advanced technology; building an underwater laboratory in Tokyo Bay wouldn't be difficult for them. They probably found the chromium-bearing meteorite containing the Dragon Clam on the seabed and were conducting research on it in the lab, but she accidentally escaped..." Bankson analyzed with an air of importance.

Gaelia knew his personality very well, so she quickly stopped him, saying, "Dr. Bankson, I greatly admire your behavioral analysis theory, but let's get her out first and analyze her after confirming her identity, okay?"

"Oh... of course. Given the current situation, we can only use a chainsaw to cut open the trunk lid," Bankson said after a slight hesitation.

In fact, the person who had locked the trunk lid was none other than Yu Xiangtian. Since he couldn't think of a solution, he could only resort to this half-baked method to buy time.

"Yu Zijie, do you know what a Dragon Toad is?" In desperation, he could only rely on the synthetic creature above his head, hoping it had a solution.

"Aha! My most esteemed Master, Yu Zijie awaits your summons. You should have thought of me long ago; after all, I come from a highly civilized place!" Yu Zijie said smugly.

"So, do you know what a Dragon Toad is?" he asked hopefully.

"No." Yu Zijie answered crisply.

"What? You don't know and you still spout so much nonsense? Do you know how dangerous we are right now?" Yu Xiangtian said angrily.

"Master, you misunderstand me. When I said I didn't know, I meant the words 'Dragon Toad.' This term was invented by humans themselves; I can't possibly know its true meaning unless I see the creature in its original form, then perhaps I can recognize it," Yu Zijie quickly explained.

Thinking of the polyphenol bag beneath him, Yu Xiangtian shifted his body, trying to pull the bag up to the top. He then used his Tai Chi Blade to cut open the bag and activated the night vision device on his armor to look inside. Inside the bag was a watch, and on the watch was a small, flattened creature curled up. The creature resembled a winged

white rabbit; if it weren't for its deformed shape, it would have been incredibly cute. "Wow! Master, this strange creature's life form is the same as your master's… What a wondrous life form!" Yu Zijie exclaimed in amazement.

"Yu Zijie, what exactly do you mean?" Because its words were so abrupt, Yu Xiangtian didn't understand immediately and asked again.

Yu Zijie pondered for a moment, then explained, "I'm sorry, Master, I forgot about the issue of human emotional endurance. It's understandable; suddenly discovering that your master was transformed from such a small creature is hard for anyone to accept. I have a scan record of your master, Yan Nishang, within my body. Regarding the slightest difference between her and humans, I haven't been able to identify which known anomaly it is

. But now I've finally found it. Her original genes have the exact same core base pairs as this small creature, meaning she evolved into a human step by step from this form. In my estimation, she must possess a body of higher intelligence to evolve normally, but regardless of the chosen creature, she will eventually become an ultimate form.

However, I've never heard of such a creature, so I don't know what Yan Nishang will ultimately evolve into."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiangtian was completely stunned. He stared at the strangely shaped dragon-demon toad, unable to connect it to his master.

When he faced the true face of this anomaly, the stark contrast in form truly made him understand the chasm between two different life forms.

"Perhaps Yu Zijie is mistaken..." he told himself, trying to ignore the disappointment of the grassy name.

Yu Zijie wisely didn't reply, but it still reminded him, "Master, the chainsaw will completely cut open the truck bed in 3.2 seconds."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiangtian was suddenly enraged. He kicked the truck bed open, then grabbed the polyphenol bag and charged towards the tempered glass window of the hall.

Everyone in the hall was startled. They thought the Dragon Demon Toad had mutated, but unexpectedly, a person wearing an armored headgear jumped out of the truck bed.

Gaelia reacted the fastest. She immediately gathered her energy to form two sharp wind blades, but they were ineffective when they hit the demigod armor. He had already crashed into the tempered glass curtain wall. The huge impact, combined with the tai chi blade that the armor automatically raised, shattered the tempered glass. The next moment, he was soaring freely in the night sky.

Upon seeing his outstretched wings, Gaelia gasped and leaped off the rooftop. She carried her newly equipped Divine Feather Flying Machine on her back, allowing her to quickly give chase.

Her primary motivation, besides the supposedly lost flying machine and the Dragon Demon Toad, was to determine if the person ahead was indeed Yu Xiangtian.

The vow she made on Wuji Island wasn't empty talk; she had already expended considerable effort and time to find him, and she was determined to capture him and repay him a thousandfold for the humiliation she had suffered there.

However, Yu Xiangtian's flying machine was directly controlled by the Demigod Armor, allowing it to operate at 100% of its full potential, while hers only reached 60%. Such a disparity made it impossible for her to catch him.

Watching Yu Xiangtian recede into the distance, in her anxiety, she disregarded the fact that they were in a city and rashly unleashed a tornado storm.

Three suddenly appearing tornadoes instantly blocked Yu Xiangtian's path. He had regained his composure by now. Although he still couldn't shake off his disappointment, he dared not let his guard down in his pursuit of Gaia, so he remained wary of her superpowers.

As soon as the tornado formed, he immediately flew downwards, using the tall buildings as cover to swiftly weave between them.

The innocent buildings caught in the crossfire suffered greatly. Because Gaia's tornado was an ion-accelerated form, its close-range destructive power was like a hacksaw, shearing away at the buildings it touched, leaving their once magnificent and ornate exteriors riddled with holes and incomplete.

Fortunately, the area was mostly commercial office space, and it was late at night, so the casualties weren't too severe. After a period of rage, Gaia gradually came to her senses. Seeing the destructive power she had unleashed, she quickly retracted the tornado, filled with deep regret.

However, it seemed as if Yu Xiangtian was teasing her, sometimes disappearing without a trace, sometimes appearing not far from her, making her clench her teeth in frustration, yet she was helpless. And so, they chased and fled, soon flying over Ueno Park.

Suddenly, he lowered his altitude and quickly disappeared into the cherry blossom grove. Gaia didn't think much of it and followed, but quickly became lost in the dense cherry blossoms.

Ueno Park is Japan's largest park, with thousands of cherry trees that bloom in March and April each year, a traditional time for Japanese people to view cherry blossoms. Although the cherry blossoms had already fallen, the lush branches of the cherry trees still blocked Gaia's view. Finally, she had to slow down her flight, navigating through the trees, searching for her destined nemesis.

Just as she was about to lose herself in the grove, a strong arm suddenly grabbed her neck from behind and skillfully shut down her aircraft.

Hanging in the air, Gaelia felt suffocated and powerless. She hadn't even noticed the human brainwaves swirling around her; the other person had appeared abruptly behind her like a ghost. Although she possessed immense strength and exceptional skill, she was utterly powerless, completely at the mercy of her opponent.

"Yu Xiangtian, I...I know it's you. I must capture you, and then...torture you...forever..." she said with difficulty and determination, completely disregarding the fact that her life was in his hands.

Yu Xiangtian landed on the ground, remaining silent and not loosening his grip on her neck. When he heard Gaelia's resolute yet irrational words, he couldn't help but recall the enchanting scenery of Wuji Island. His lower body immediately burned like fire, and a multitude of inexplicable emotions surged forth, completely destroying his reason.

He removed the aircraft from her back and then ripped off a large section of her clothes from behind, instantly revealing her fair and tender naked back. The exposed skin only amplified her deadly sexual allure, and he could no longer suppress his long-dormant primal urges. He immediately unleashed his penis and roughly thrust into her from behind.

Without any preparation, Gaelia immediately felt pain she hadn't experienced on her first night. She screamed in agony, forgetting who she was and how noble she was, only weeping and cursing him in German.

Yu Xiangtian, however, paid no heed, only thrusting his lower body forcefully. His mind was filled with thoughts of Yan Nishang's alluring body and the sadistic pleasure he felt tormenting her. A complex mix of emotions surged through him, yet none he could fully grasp.

Gradually, Gaelia stopped crying, and her body ceased its dryness. The lubricating fluids finally washed away the initial pain, and she was now entangled in another intense sensation.

"Yu Xiangtian… Yu Xiangtian… I know it's you. Why do you always destroy my dignity before forcing yourself on me? I hate you so much…" Gaelia thought painfully amidst the rising pleasure.

[Episode 6] Chapter 6: The Retainer is an Alien

The morning sun cast its rays upon the ancient branches of the sacred mountain, imbuing its ancient grandeur with a vibrant energy. Yu Xiangtian sat cross-legged atop the thick canopy of a thousand-year-old pine, gazing at the shimmering sunset, his heart filled with a thousand unresolved questions.

"What did I do last night? Why did I do that? Could the pain of others provide me with release? But what am I releasing? Is it because of my master?" These questions swirled in his mind, preventing him from finding peace.

Last night, after raping Gaelia, he fled for his life, even forgetting to put away his manhood. As he took flight, he heard Gaelia's silent sobs, a silent transmission of resentment, the very reason for his immense self-reproach.

"Feelings are such a troublesome thing!" he sighed, looking up at the sky.

"Master, I suggest you practice your skills in the secret passage. That way, you won't overthink things and make me turn into an ugly white mess," Yu Zijie couldn't bear his sighs and couldn't help but advise him.

"Hmm! Perhaps practicing can help me relax." Thinking of this, he leaped down from the ancient tree and headed towards the Celestial Master's Cave.

The scenery of the cave further stirred his reverie. He walked to the dried-up swimming pool, recalling the enchanting scene of that day, and the sense of loss in his heart grew heavier.

When he came before the Dharma body of his grandmaster and gazed upon his face, an indescribable feeling welled up within him.

"Why did Grandmaster hunt down those aliens? Because his mission was to protect humanity's right to survival. Grandmaster's mission came from the Heavenly Profound Stone. Why would the Heavenly Profound Stone, which comes from outer space, protect humanity? Are humans also alien life forms from other planets? If so, what right do humans have to deprive other races of their right to survival?"

"Yes, humans don't have that right, Grandmaster doesn't have that right, and neither do I. That's why Grandmaster spared Master and helped and guided her to evolve into a higher life form, instead of letting her become a low-level demon with only instincts. So what is there for me to doubt? Master is Master. Even though she came from such an alien background, she is no longer low-level, but even purer and more evolved than humans... Alas... It's all my own low-level emotions that are causing this!" Thinking of this, he sat down cross-legged and gradually entered a deep silence of thoughtlessness and egolessness.

That day, he sat before Grandmaster's Dharma body, quietly practicing the Purple Star Heavenly Profound Record, and more deeply and effectively than ever before. As night fell again, he stood up, his heart no longer heavy with loss and confusion. Remembering he still had much to do, he quickly washed, dressed, and prepared to head to the Triad headquarters.

Suddenly, a small figure darted past him, flying towards the stone wall. He looked closely and realized it was the Dragon Demon Toad he had forgotten about. The Dragon Demon Toad's target was a small snake clinging to the wall. It extended its tiny forepaws, quickly pressing the snake's head against the wall, then grabbed the snake's curled tail with its other claw, lifting the snake and slamming it against the wall repeatedly. Only when the snake was silent did it pick up the body and begin to eat it.

"So this little thing wasn't killed by me. Why does she like to eat meat? This is quite different from Master's!" he thought, somewhat puzzled.

He checked the biological database of his battle armor but found no relevant information. However, it's not hard to deduce from Banksson's words that the Dragon Toad arrived on Earth aboard meteorites with extremely high chromium content. These meteorites likely arrived around the same time, some landing on land and others in the ocean. But why are their forms so different? Master initially appeared as a fox, while this little thing looks like a winged rabbit?

"It seems my master and I share the same fate! Since I've encountered her, I'll guide her evolution!" Thinking this, he picked up the chrome-plated watch from the polyphenol bag and waved it at the Dragon Toad. Upon seeing this, the Dragon

Toad immediately abandoned its food, flew like lightning to the watch, tightly hugged it with its limbs, and bared its teeth at him, displaying a fierce look of protecting its lair to the death.

Yu Xiangtian smiled slightly, channeling invisible energy to the tip of his right index finger, then pressed it against its rabbit head, pinning it firmly to the watch.

"Remember, little thing, you'll be following me from now on. I'm the boss here, and everyone has to listen to me. Disrespecting the boss will be severely punished, understand?" He transmitted his thoughts to her.

"Master, you're so great! Your incredibly kind and compassionate heart... um... Master, what I mean is, I arrived first, so can I take over managing this little brother?" Yu Zijie quickly stated her purpose after being punched by him. "

Sure! If you think you have the ability to teach it, of course you can take on this responsibility. However, you're not in a superior-subordinate relationship. You absolutely cannot order it to do errands for you, but rather take care of it and teach it, like parents treat their children. By the way, the first alien creature I took in was Yang, so in terms of seniority, you're not a senior." Yu Xiangtian said leisurely.

"Haha... Master's golden words have truly enlightened Yu Zijie. Actually, I was just joking to lighten the mood. How could I possibly have the right to instruct others? I am merely Master's most loyal servant..."

Before it could back down, Yu Xiangtian interrupted, "Words spoken cannot be taken back, especially since you brought them up yourself. I will be constantly monitoring your performance from now on. If you don't do well, don't blame me for being impolite."

"Ugh... Of course, of course. Since it is Master's request, Yu Zijie will certainly do its best." Knowing his habit, Yu Zijie could only regret its loose tongue.

Yu Xiangtian thought for a moment and felt it necessary to establish some rules. After a brief moment of contemplation, he transmitted his thoughts: "Your idea has reminded me of a problem. I already have three alien beings by my side, and there may be more in the future. Therefore, we need to redefine your relationship with me so that it won't seem chaotic in the future."

"Yang has always called me 'Lord,' and I think this title suits you well. From now on, you will call me 'Lord.' You will be my retainers, working with me to develop our own homeland. When we succeed, you will all receive land and the right to live, because we will have armed forces to protect ourselves."

"Lord is truly the most powerful and supreme ruler in the world... uh... I mean, should we also establish a feudal hierarchy?" Yu Zijie said nimbly after being punched again.

He shook his head and said, "No need. You are different from humans. What you want is not human power, but the power to survive and evolve. Therefore, I will assign you command authority according to your abilities, not ownership. After obtaining Dr. Yuuki Oto's memories, Yang's abilities have been greatly enhanced. From now on, she will be responsible for the deployment and use of all alien retainers. You reside in my body and are best able to understand my intentions, so you will serve as the messenger. As for the Dragon Demon Toad, it still needs to evolve and be observed, so you will train it as a subordinate for now! In the future, when new alien retainers are recruited, you will be responsible for teaching them these rules."

After this brief conversation, Yu Xiangtian had laid the foundation for the future alien army. After he "suppressed" the Dragon Demon Toad with his finger, it immediately became much more obedient. It was also a highly intelligent being, so it understood this kind of mental transmission.

After resolving these internal issues, he picked up the suitcase containing twenty million US dollars and left the Celestial Master's Cave. He first went to the Physics Institute to find Yuuki Odo, explained the rules he had set, and asked him to make a container for the Dragon Demon Toad containing a 98.75% chromium electrolyte solution. Unexpectedly, Odo immediately produced a ready-made metal cylinder of this type. Upon further inquiry, he learned that it was commissioned by the Japanese government to be made by the Materials Laboratory of the Physics Institute.

"Normally, a chromium electrolyte solution becomes a solid when it reaches a concentration of over 90%. Only a container made of special materials can ensure that the chromium electrolyte solution remains liquid. This shows that the Dragon Demon Toad is

a highly concentrated, heavy-molecule organism, which is why it obtains energy from the electrolyzed chromium," Odo explained professionally. Looking at Yang, who had become a true expert, Yu Xiangtian couldn't help but sigh. It was truly a waste for such a high-level creature to have to rely on a human body to unleash its advantages.

"However, I do know that the Dragon Demon Toad will gradually break free from the constraints of this electrolytic chromium and enter a higher life form, evolving continuously through life replacement." As his lord, he naturally couldn't appear too incompetent, so he explained Yan Nishang's situation.

"What? There's such a way of evolution? I wonder if my lord could leave the Dragon Demon Toad with me? I need to study this evolutionary method, because Yang also relies on the heavy metal iridium to replenish its energy, but Yang cannot evolve on its own and can only forcibly attach itself to someone else's body, which is even lower than the form of parasitism!" Upon hearing this, Wei Du You Shu immediately knelt down and begged.

"Hey! Speak more politely. Parasitism is a very high-level life form. Since you admit that you are a low-level creature, how can you look down on life forms that are higher than you? My lord, I suggest you immediately expel this mad feasting anomaly from the ranks of your retainers." Upon hearing this, Yu Zi Jie immediately muttered in dissatisfaction.

"I apologize, I forgot you existed. But no matter how lowly I am, it cannot conceal your equally lowly nature.

Especially since you reside on the Lord's head, it is an utterly disrespectful crime. Even if the Lord agrees, you should reside under his feet or buttocks, so as not to stand on the Lord's head, which would be a breach of the etiquette of a subject." Yang said righteously and feudally.

"You...this...this is the Lord's will. If I disobey, wouldn't that be even more disrespectful?" Yu Zijie immediately realized how terrifying her opponent was and hurriedly stammered in defense.

"Alright, let's not waste time on such pointless topics. I have things to attend to. You can keep the Dragon Demon Toad for now! But I need a lively and intact Dragon Demon Toad. You can't dissect it because of your own evolution." Yu Xiangtian interrupted their argument, and after giving his instructions, he quickly headed towards the Triad headquarters.

After two days of reorganization, Ito Shinobu reorganized the Triad. According to the new rules established by Yu Xiangtian, newly appointed group leaders are all members who have made contributions and are capable. Members who are dissatisfied can raise questions and challenges within three days of the appointment of a new group leader, and then Ito Shinobu and other group leaders will supervise and evaluate the process.

Of course, such challenges cannot be limited to a contest of strength, otherwise the new group leaders would all be just physically strong but simple-minded guys.

The challenges are divided into three categories: martial arts, strategy, and leadership. Martial arts involves hand-to-hand combat, and those skilled in swords will use wooden swords to compete. In strategy, Ito Shinobu will present a real-world problem that both sides will solve using their wisdom. Leadership will be tested through a tug-of-war. Two people will first go to each group to promote their cause, and then each group will randomly send four members. Finally, three equidistant red lines will be drawn on the ground, and the two people will start tug-of-war. The members sent by each group can freely choose which side they want to help, or help neither side. Whoever pulls the other side across the middle red line wins.

This challenge method was a unique strategy employed by Shinobu Ito, essentially aiming to find a leader with pioneering abilities, rather than an incompetent figure who only knew violence and exploitation.

This new set of rules indeed stirred the nerves of many young people, most of whom were unknown yet arrogant, and only the strongest could tame them. The new chairman's forceful style undoubtedly ignited their wildness, resulting in all newly appointed team leaders receiving challenges, some even receiving three challenges.

After two days of assessment and competition, two young upstarts emerged, each displaying their long-hidden intelligence and strength, successfully replacing the new team leaders. Both were high school students who had recently joined the gang. Due to their impoverished families, they could only attend a third-rate high school with no hope of further education and a chaotic atmosphere. Such a school was practically a birthplace of delinquents, so the two quickly became influenced by its atmosphere. However, unlike other gang members, they were intelligent and never did anything meaningless. Once they set a goal, they would go all out to achieve it, displaying an astonishing tenacity.

These two men, Fujita Jun and Liu Chuanfeng, were childhood friends. Liu Chuanfeng's grandfather was a Malaysian Chinese who immigrated to Japan in his early years. Born and raised in Japan, Liu Chuanfeng was just like any other Japanese youth. Back when "Slam Dunk" was popular, many people called him "Rukawa Kaede" because he was an exceptionally good basketball player. Fujita Jun's family ran a martial arts dojo, teaching the ancient Japanese martial art "Jiefanquan." However, in today's world, only judo and shojudo are popular, so his family's dojo was deserted, and they were struggling financially.

The two originally wanted to achieve something in school, but those schools were not conducive to focused learning, and their families couldn't afford to transfer them. So, they decided to forge their own path through the underworld. When Ito Shinobu saw them, he saw a reflection of his younger self, except that his family was well-off and didn't let him directly join the underworld.

Fujita Jun's martial arts foundation was quite formidable; he deliberately concealed his strength, so he easily won in fights.

In the battle of wits, he acted decisively and ruthlessly, sacrificing several underlings to secure the overall victory. While the new leader didn't achieve the same results, he ensured the safety of all members.

Perhaps wanting to continue seeing his outstanding performance, Ito Shinobu, despite appreciating his actions, still declared him the loser.

Finally, in the tug-of-war, Fujita Shun clearly lacked the charisma of the veteran new leader, but he only extended favors to the strong members, sincerely persuading them. Although outnumbered, he ultimately won by a slight advantage in strength.

Liu Chuanfeng, however, displayed a different kind of skill. His opponent was a renowned fighter in the Triads. From the beginning, he was constantly on the defensive, even nearly unable to stand. But just when his opponent thought he had won, he suddenly grabbed his opponent's legs, tripping him to the ground, aiming for his groin, and stopping his attack at the crucial moment.

Unfortunately, Ito Shinobu ruled him the loser, arguing that the new team leader had shown leniency and that such an opportunity would never exist in reality.

In the subsequent tests of wit and leadership, the new team leader suffered crushing defeats. Because Liu Chuanfeng possessed exceptional intelligence, employing numerous ingenious strategies and skillfully balancing feints and real attacks, he achieved a near-total victory.

In terms of influence, the new leader, relying on his martial prowess and past habit of using force, had offended almost all the weaker members. Therefore, in the tug-of-war, only two weaklings appeared as symbolic supporters behind him; it was rumored that Ito Shinobu had secretly arranged this to save face for him.

Seeing such outstanding young talents among the Triads' younger generation, Ito Shinobu was filled with ambition and decided to focus on cultivating them, making them the Triads' two sharpest weapons. When Misaki arrived, he excitedly told the chairman about his discovery, hoping to gain his support.

Misaki readily agreed, immediately handing him a check for one million US dollars to improve the members' training conditions. He also presented him with a training plan he had devised, instructing him to implement it.

After reading the training plan with great interest, Ito Shinobu was immediately dumbfounded. "Is this the kind of training intensity a human body can withstand? Fifty kilometers a day, fifty kilograms of weighted running, walking a tightrope at the height of a seven-story building, perfect marksmanship , and knife throwing... This isn't training gangsters; it's a course for special forces or ninjas!"

Yu Xiangtian, naturally understanding his thoughts, smiled and said, "Don't be too surprised! This plan isn't for everyone. Ordinary Triad members don't need to reach this intensity, but those with life goals and a desire to strive must meet this standard, because that's how I was trained. Of course, I'll send someone to guide you through the specific training steps and methods; you just need to prepare all the necessary equipment and supplies."

Ito Shinobu felt increasingly aroused by the new chairman's mystery; he even... He hurriedly knelt and replied, "President, please forgive my lapse in composure. I will fulfill all your expectations. Moreover, I will set an example and meet the training requirements of this plan."

Yu Xiangtian nodded and smiled calmly, "Alright, you can carry out this plan tomorrow! Now you need to come with me to the Imperial Society to register for the sports betting. Our bet is two billion US dollars, and we need to pay a deposit of twenty million US dollars." Upon hearing

this, Ito Shinobu's eyes immediately bulged out, and he exclaimed, "Two...two billion US dollars, President, where would we get that much money to bet on sports! We can't even talk about the twenty million US dollars deposit! As you can see, you even paid for the one million US dollars of activity expenses..."

Yu Xiangtian didn't say anything, but simply picked up the large leather suitcase beside him, placed it on the table, and then unzipped it, spilling bundles of hundred-dollar bills all over the table.

"Find two new leather suitcases, pack them up, and then we'll go register," he simply ordered.

Misaki followed Ito Shinobu to the Imperial Society's betting registration office. Located in an office next to the Diet Building, the registration office was clearly intended to demonstrate to gamblers that the society had powerful political backing. To maintain secrecy, those registering were usually the gamblers' henchmen. Misaki, to avoid revealing his position, followed Ito Shinobu as a subordinate.

Each person entering the office received a number and then registered in the corresponding room. However, this registration process was only for high-rollers with bets exceeding one hundred million US dollars; smaller bets were placed anonymously at various betting outlets.

Gamblers registering here needed to fill in their real identities and receive a password identification card. If any losses occurred, the Imperial Society would compensate according to the identification card and the identity provided. Furthermore, after winning, the Imperial Society would be responsible for transporting the winnings to a designated location, preventing interception en route; however, this escort was limited to Tokyo.

These preferential terms were all part of the Imperial Society's recruitment tactics. Unlike underground boxing, sports betting doesn't have a host organization; any powerful gang can set up a betting platform. It all comes down to who has the strongest financial backing and the best reputation.

They were received by a team leader from the Imperial Society. Although the Triads had clashed with the Imperial Society a few months prior, any gang rivalries were temporarily set aside during the betting period.

However, after Ito Shinobu filled in the Triad's name and the two billion US dollars in bets, the team leader still stared at the form in disbelief. Everyone in the underworld knew that the Triads were now just a shell; aside from the land of their headquarters, they couldn't possibly have two billion US dollars to gamble.

But the other party filled it in according to the rules, and the deposit had been delivered, so his suspicions were unfounded.

Just as Yu Xiangtian had predicted, to demonstrate their foolproof security capabilities, the Imperial Society arranged for everyone to visit the super vault and deposit the deposit in front of them.

So, Misaka and Ito Shinobu drove to the underground parking lot of the Tokyo Sports Center and finally saw the rumored super vault.

[Episode 6] Chapter 7: The Mystery Inside the Artificial Island

Only about fifty cars entered the parking lot this time, significantly fewer than the scale of the underground boxing match, and there were no incidents of sniping imposters.

The card readers at the entrance were clearly newly installed, and the weapons on the driveway had all been repaired and restored. Misaka used his armor's detection system to record the locations of these weapons and marked the route he had taken.

The convoy wound its way through a maze of side streets, finally arriving at a spacious parking lot, but it was only a quarter the size of the one he had seen last time, and the height was different.

After getting out of the car, everyone was led to a four-meter-high metal door. After a short wait, the metal door slowly opened, revealing a pristine white hall of about 1,000 square meters. Three walls of the hall were covered with various surveillance cameras, and the other wall had three huge vault doors and wheel-shaped electronic locks.

At this point, the representative of the Imperial Society, who had been guiding everyone, began to introduce the vault: "What you see before you is our society's super vault, built at a cost of ten billion US dollars. The vault you are in will enter a constant-temperature security state after the outer gates are closed. Any temperature change exceeding or falling below ten degrees Celsius will trigger an alarm, with a sensitivity of no more than one-tenth of a degree. Of course, there are many other advanced anti-theft devices, which I won't go into detail about here. After building this super vault, we hired top anti-theft testing experts to conduct tests and offered a one hundred million US dollar reward to anyone who successfully enters. However, so far, only one person in the world has passed this test, but she still cannot open the second barrier—the three interlocking atomic pressure locks."

He led everyone into the vault. As they approached the door, the explanation continued: "The interlocking atomic pressure lock is designed by top German anti-theft experts. It's 'unbreakable' because, apart from a single, unique unlocking procedure, even the designer cannot open it. When these three locks are in secure mode, one lock is always absolutely unopenable. To unlock it, the heavy metal door must be open while simultaneously turning all three atomic locks to depressurize the vault door. Only then can the super vault door be opened. Of course, these three atomic locks are absolutely top-tier security locks; it's impossible for a thief to open them simultaneously."

On the way back, Ito Shinobu suddenly said, "Super vaults are practically useless luxuries. If you want to rob the money inside, you just need to ambush their armored trucks on the road. Who would be stupid enough to steal from there?"

"Armored trucks don't carry that much money at once; they transport it in batches. Even if they get robbed once, they can't be robbed every time!" Yu Xiangtian had already considered this, so he said this.

Ito Shinobu still said, puzzled, "But even if you get into the super vault, it's not like a few people can move hundreds of billions of dollars! And I've never heard of armored trucks passing by the sports center. It's really strange that the Imperial Society spends so much money to build this underground parking lot and vault."

This immediately reminded Yu Xiangtian, and he couldn't help but think, "Indeed, it's not hard to tell from that winding, long driveway that this super vault must have other exits, and they must be extremely well hidden. The construction of such a large-scale underground structure on this artificial island must have been meticulously planned from the very beginning. How could a mere gang have such power? It must be the government operating within it. Could it be, as Banksson said, that there's a special laboratory built underwater on the artificial island? But how could a gang be involved in such a secret?" These questions plunged him into deep thought.

Ito Shinobu originally wanted to ask him why he would spend two billion US dollars betting on football, but seeing his pensive and puzzled expression, she knew that things were far from simple. This person could casually take out two billion to bet on football, demonstrating the immense power behind him, and his skills and equipment were so mysterious and formidable. Her own Triad organization certainly couldn't tolerate this rising star.

However, this was precisely the opportunity for the Triads to rise. Even if the other side only used the Triads as a weapon, they had to find a way to hone that weapon to its sharpest edge.

The two returned to Triad headquarters, each lost in thought. Yu Xiangtian convened an internal meeting with the newly elected group leaders and gave an encouraging speech. The

group was extremely excited, seemingly believing that as long as they worked hard, they would reap rich rewards, unaware that a hellish training program awaited them.

The Triads had eight groups, each responsible for a specific area. Four groups were responsible for protecting the Kabukicho area near Ginza and Shinjuku, two groups collected loan sharks and protection money, one group was responsible for headquarters security, and the last group specialized in murder, arson, and internal strife.

Yu Xiangtian eliminated the two groups collecting loan sharks and protection money, transferring them to headquarters security. He also reassigned two of the groups protecting the Kabukicho area and gradually abandoned their prostitution-related businesses. The others, unaware of the chairman's new plan, assumed he was about to open up a new avenue for wealth, not realizing this was merely the first step in Yu Xiangtian's torment of them.

After dealing with the Triads, he immediately rushed to Taibai Tower and woke the sleeping Xiong Yiwei.

He recounted what he had seen, then analyzed, "Breaking into the vault through the main entrance is impossible; there aren't even ventilation shafts there, and they have to pump oxygen in before opening it. Our only option is to find their hidden exit and then rob a few armored trucks. Even if we get less, it will temporarily solve our cash shortage."

"Couldn't we just dig a tunnel and break through the wall?" Xiong Yiwei suddenly asked, recalling a movie about the heist of the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States.

Yu Xiangtian shook his head and said, "I've tested the distance between the super vault and the ground. It's at least over 200 meters. And those 200 meters aren't ordinary soil or rock; it's an artificial island made of reinforced concrete with a hardness exceeding 800! The deepest part of Tokyo Bay is only about 300 meters, so this vault is practically touching the seabed. I also considered starting from the seabed, but the lateral distance between the vault and the seawater exceeds one kilometer, making it even more impractical."

Xiong Yiwei scratched his head upon hearing this and exclaimed, "Damn it, this vault truly deserves the title 'super.' But who's so freakish as to spend so much money to build such a vault? Could it be the government using it to protect against nuclear attacks?"

Yu Xiangtian immediately slapped his thigh and said, "That's right! I never understood why the Japanese government would build this artificial island that looks like an underground parking lot. Now that you mention it, I understand. It turns out it's a huge..." "A massive air-raid shelter, with lanes wide enough for tanks to enter and exit, and large enough to hold the equipment of several armies. Moreover, the lower levels of the artificial island can be used for secret research. This super-vault must have another purpose; it's definitely not just for storing money."

Xiong Yiwei pondered for a long time before shaking his head and saying, "No way. Such a top-secret military base wouldn't be open to the public, let alone a gang storing money here. Unless the base has been abandoned or has another purpose, it shows the Imperial Society is definitely not a simple gang… Hmm! If that underground parking lot really has such a spacious area, I guess the underground boxing championship would be held there. If we planted a few powerful bombs inside, the world would definitely be much cleaner. Ha…"

His words made both of them laugh, but they were still helpless regarding the super-vault. In the end, Yu Xiangtian had no choice but to tell him about the Triads.

Xiong Yiwei nodded after listening and said, "I have extensive experience training gangsters. With our hellish training program, give me three months, and I can basically bring them up to the combat strength of a police-level special forces unit." "

But that's not enough. Next month is the date of the competition, and I need an armed force capable of storming armored trucks. I hope you can train them according to this specific goal first. If these people are really not up to par, we can borrow people from Li Xinzhou. I'm sure he won't refuse." Yu Xiangtian said somewhat uncertainly.

"It's hard to say. The Chinese Association is not like us. It won't shake its foundation for such a small amount of money. Let's find people to train ourselves! That way it's safer. Even if we fail, the other side won't be able to find anything. At most, they'll just use the Triads as scapegoats." Xiong Yiwei analyzed carefully. Yu

Xiangtian couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile. He didn't subdue the Triads to use them as scapegoats. If he wanted to do something in Japan, he had to use Japanese people. The necessity of this strategy can be seen from the difficult history of the Chinese Association.

However, he couldn't think of a good solution right now and could only take it one step at a time. His original plan was that even if the super-vault was heavily guarded, with good weapons and skilled personnel, he could storm in by force, and then, no matter what kind of vault it was, he could simply blow it open with powerful explosives. He had also meticulously planned how to escape after getting the money. But this military base-like underground fortress stumped him, completely ruining his original plan.

Just as he was about to leave, Xiong Yiwei gave him Zhuge Bailing's American citizenship certificate. He hadn't expected Ryoko to be so quick, arriving two days earlier than planned.

This meant Zhuge Bailing could now enroll at Tokyo University normally, as long as Oto Yuuki intervened.

He walked out of the basement and bumped into Hongye, who looked completely disoriented and almost bumped into him.

"I'm sorry, Brother Yu, I... I didn't see you come out..." she said shyly.

"What's wrong, Hongye? Is something bothering you?" He had a fondness for Hongye similar to that for Zhuge Bailing.

"Nothing... but... what if Brother Yu met a very good friend, and you just hurt him and stole his money, even though you didn't actually steal it, but he misunderstood and thought you did? What would you do?" Hongye said somewhat incoherently.

He understood that the friend she was referring to must be Wayne, the American Mafia boss. No wonder Wayne looked so distraught after seeing her picture; it turned out the two knew each other well, and their relationship seemed quite close.

"I don't think that's a problem at all. If he's truly your good friend, he should believe you. If you didn't know he was involved when you hurt him, and he's still standing in front of you unharmed, then he has no reason to blame you, and you don't need to blame yourself either. Because everyone serves their own master, it's natural for them to be enemies." He directly advised her.

"Huh! Does Brother Yu know about this? But how do you know?" Hongye asked curiously.

Yu Xiangtian smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "What I said is just a principle, not a specific matter. If I happen to guess correctly, it means that the principle is correct, so you should remember it well." After saying that, he waved and left Taibai Tower, taking the tram back to Dongda Shenshan.

Hongye watched his departing figure, her heart filled with disbelief at his words. How could he possibly know? And how did Wayne find out her identity? Back then, she couldn't even play the pipa!

When Yu Xiangtian returned to the apartment, it was already broad daylight. For the past three days, he had been operating at night and practicing his skills in the Celestial Master's Cave during the day, almost forgetting about his apartment home. He went to Zhuge Bailing's room with his identification, but didn't see her. He only heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom, so he sat on the sofa, waiting for her to finish showering. Soon after, the shower stopped. Suddenly, he had a whim to tease his newly adopted sister, so he turned and hid behind the sofa, peeking into the bathroom through the gap.

To his surprise, Zhuge Bailing came out completely naked, and after drying herself with a towel, she showed no intention of putting on any clothes. He felt extremely embarrassed, unsure whether to go out or stay, and remained frozen in place.

Zhuge Bailing hummed light music and began doing various stretching exercises in the room. It seemed she had a habit of exercising like this every morning, though it was unclear whether she was always naked.

As her body gradually warmed up, the range of her stretches increased, and her already mature breasts, like two snow-white little rabbits, bounced around in front of Yu Xiangtian, causing his heart to race and his blood to boil.

What Yu Xiangtian found most irresistible was her frequent extreme movements, such as wide splits. Her legs, stretched out wide, exposed the dark bush between them. Every time she turned around, squatted down, and stuck out her buttocks, the pink and tender flesh seemed to beckon him, making him stare blankly, unable to look away.

Just as he was swallowing, Zhuge Bailing seemed to sense something. After a moment of hesitation, she immediately jumped up, rolled to the other side of the bed, and covered her naked body with the blanket.

"Who's behind the sofa? Come out now..." she shouted sternly.

Yu Xiangtian, quick-witted, tore a strip of cloth from his clothes and blindfolded himself. He then stood up, raising his hands, and said, "Bailing, don't be afraid. I'm your eldest brother, Yu Shou. When I came in, I saw you taking a bath, so I wanted to play a joke on you. But I've already blindfolded myself, so I didn't see your body.

" "You...you bad brother...you lecherous brother, you gave me a real fright! Humph! I bet you just blindfolded yourself!

Don't think my ears are bad; I just heard the sound of the cloth being tugged!" Zhuge Bailing said shrewdly.

"Um...this...I think you misheard. I really did blindfold myself a long time ago..." he argued, utterly embarrassed.

Zhuge Bailing suddenly giggled, then stepped forward and yanked off his blindfold, puffing out her cheeks as she said, "Don't lie to me! I knew you were a lecherous brother. How could a man who doesn't come home every night be honest? Do you think I'm a child? Actually, I knew you were peeping from behind the sofa. I deliberately exposed myself for you. Haha! Brother Yu, to be honest, weren't you excited just now? Did you have the urge to pounce on me?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiangtian slumped onto the sofa, unable to utter a single word. He hadn't expected this clever girl to know how to use her looks to seduce men, and at such a sophisticated level, without making a sound. If he were the naive boy who had never seen a woman before, he would have succumbed to her seductive trap.

"Hey! Bailing, please put your clothes on now. You look too indecent like this..." Seeing that she was still naked, he quickly closed his eyes and said.

"No, you've seen everything just now, what's there to hide now? Brother Yu Shou, if you really need it, you can have mine. I'm willing to offer my body to you for release." As she spoke, she jumped onto the sofa and squatted down on his stomach.

Yu Xiangtian immediately lost control of his manhood when she sat on him. He knew something was wrong and quickly muttered, "Form is emptiness, do not move the five senses." Then he grabbed her shoulders, got up, and carried her to the bed, covering her tightly with the blankets.

"Little sister Bai Ling, don't test your brother anymore. I really want a sister. If I really violate you, we won't be innocent anymore. I've been with many women, but none of them have stayed by my side. Do you want that too?" He stared intently into her eyes and said with unusual seriousness.

Zhuge Bailing stared at him blankly for a long time, then said with teary eyes, "I understand, Brother Yu Shou. I won't seduce you anymore, and I won't leave you. I want to be your sister." "

That's more like it! Let's forget everything that just happened! I brought you good news this time. I've got your new identity document. You can walk freely in the sunlight now." As he spoke, he handed her the identity document and wiped away her tears.

Zhuge Bailing had indeed felt very stifled in the apartment. Hearing this, she immediately cheered up, examining the various documents again and again, then exclaimed in surprise, "That's strange! Can you get American citizenship in Japan? Am I really an American Chinese now?"

Seeing her laugh so easily, like a child, Yu Xiangtian couldn't help but feel fortunate for his composure. Such a pure girl shouldn't be drawn into the world of romantic desires too early; only then could she maintain a happy state of mind and live freely.

"Don't worry! My passport and ID were obtained from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Registry Division, so they won't give me away even in the United States. After we finish eating, I'll take you to the Physics Institute at the University of Tokyo to meet Dr. Yuki Otori. You might be studying under him, or he could introduce you to a relevant department." He said as he walked towards the kitchen.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Bailing immediately jumped up excitedly, disregarding her naked body, and followed behind him, asking, "What? Odo Yuuki? Is he that world-famous high-energy physics professor? How does Brother Yushou know him? Wow!

I'm going to study under Odo Yuuki! That's great! Brother Yushou, I've already taught myself all the basic knowledge, I don't want to hear anyone else repeat it. You must let me study under Dr. Odo Yuuki, he's the great scientist I've wanted to meet for so long."

Yu Xiangtian took off his outer garment and draped it over her smooth body, then smiled wryly, "We'll talk about it when we meet him!"

Yu Xiangtian didn't want to tell her about the alien creature yet, so he could only keep it a secret. Thinking of Odo Yuuki's blind loyalty, if he knew Bailing was his sister, he probably wouldn't refuse anything she asked him to do.

After breakfast, the two walked down the mountain together, but happened to meet the Chiyo sisters who were also coming down the mountain. Zhuge Bailing greeted them warmly, and Yu Xiangtian waved back.

Chiyo Tsukikage merely snorted and ignored them, walking past with her head held high. Lixiang, however, politely bowed in return, giving him a deep look before hurrying towards Tsukikage.

"Tsukikage is such a stingy girl! She just didn't go to eat, and she's still acting all awkward. Look how nice Lixiang is! Brother Yushou, if you're going to find a wife, you should find someone like Lixiang!" Zhuge Bailing said disapprovingly. Yu

Xiangtian smiled calmly, remaining silent, and slowed his pace as he walked down the mountain.

When they arrived at the physics lab, many people were gathered in front of Oto Yuuki's lab, discussing something, as if something had happened inside. Yu Xiangtian quickly squeezed forward and asked the people around him what was going on. It turns out that since bringing the Dragon Toad into this "polymer biochemistry laboratory," Yuuki Odo has never come out and has locked the door tightly from the inside, preventing anyone from entering.

Yuuki Odo lost his wife early in life and has a daughter named Maruko Odo. Because her father is extremely busy with work, he has no time to take care of her, so Maruko has always lived with her uncle.

Maruko has always been strong-willed. Even after being admitted to the University of Tokyo last year, she didn't tell her father. She only visited him at the physics institute every week. Her biggest wish is to study high-energy physics well and become his assistant after graduation, so she can take care of him.

Today was the day she was supposed to visit him, but she heard that he had gone to the biochemistry lab alone for two days and nights without making a sound. So she quickly found the institute director, intending to force open the lab door to prevent anything from happening to her father inside. She had

already experienced the pain of losing her father when he had his accident. Since fate had miraculously brought him back to life, she didn't want to lose him again, because she had never experienced the warmth of spending a long time with him. Moreover, after the accident, her father had become even more loving towards her. During their short meetings, he always asked about her well-being, no longer as brief and hurried as before. Therefore, she was even more determined not to lose him.

"Please, please open this damn door! Any method will do, just hurry... Waaah..." Maruko knelt helplessly in front of the door, pounding on the metal door with her fists, tears streaming down her face.

"Please don't be too agitated, Miss Maruko. Professor Yuuki Otori is still conducting experiments inside. He's in good health. If he faints or encounters any other danger, the lab's smart alarm will sound immediately," a lab assistant advised from the side.

"Has this alarm system ever malfunctioned before?" Maruko asked with a look of distrust.

The assistant was immediately speechless, because it had indeed malfunctioned before. Originally, the research institute had installed security camera systems in all the labs, but for some reason, Yuuki Otori had turned the system off, which was the main reason why the assistant couldn't guarantee anything.

Moreover, Professor Otori's research had always been related to high-energy physics, and his sudden occupation of the institute's only polymer biochemistry lab was truly incomprehensible. However, Professor Odo held the highest authority within the research institute. Even if he wanted to occupy all the laboratories, the other researchers could only obey.

At this moment, the university's president, Asayama Eizo, arrived after hearing the news. After understanding the reason, he immediately ordered, "Don't wait any longer. Immediately borrow equipment from the Special Machinery Research Laboratory. We cannot allow Professor Odo Yuuki to be in any more danger."

Yu Xiangtian knew that "Yang" might be overly concerned with its own evolution and had forgotten to conceal its identity, focusing solely on its research on the Dragon Demon Toad. Now, things were gradually reaching an uncontrollable point, and if its secrets were exposed, there would be no way to salvage the situation.

Therefore, he quickly stepped forward and said, "President, esteemed seniors, may I speak with my mentor? I believe I can call him out; there is absolutely no need to break down the laboratory doors."

"Who are you? What makes you so confident you can summon the professor? We've tried all the methods you suggested, even the professor's daughter, Maruko, didn't work. What makes you think you can..."

Before the assistant could finish, Asayama Ei-en waved her hand to stop him, then asked Misaki Sho-ten, "You must be the genius Misaki Sho-ten, whom the professor specifically requested to take as a student! I heard you have a nickname at Tokyo University: the 'Running-Loving Tokyo University Fanatic,' which shows how hard you work! But what reason do you have to be so sure the professor will listen to you?"

Misaki Sho-ten smiled slightly and bowed, saying, "The professor and I have been researching a topic together. I suspect the professor must have made a major discovery to be so engrossed in it. If I were to explain the relevant information now, it would surely awaken the professor. Of course, I can't guarantee this method will definitely work, but I won't back down once I've tried it."

Maruko, upon hearing this, couldn't help but scrutinize the handsome young man before her. Her ideal was to do research with her father like him, but she never expected that this junior, a year below her, would achieve it ahead of time.

After listening, Asayama Eigen nodded in agreement. The group then went to the research institute's monitoring center and activated all communication ports leading to the laboratory.

"Professor Odo Yuuki, this is your student, Mikumo. I think your research should be halted. I'm worried about the safety of the test subjects, and I hope you remember the precautions I mentioned earlier. Please open the laboratory door now. If needed, we can continue the research later," Mikumo commanded, trying to be as subtle as possible.

Everyone felt his words were overbearing, as if he were the one in charge of the research. Asayama Eigen also felt a strange urge; he sensed an invisible pressure emanating from this young student, as if his words were an order to Odo Yuuki.

But regardless of their feelings, the laboratory door was indeed opened after his command. When everyone rushed in and saw Odo Yuuki standing before the experimental table, they were all stunned by the sight before them.

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