Global Lords: My Heroes Grow Infinitely
Chapter 164 - 155: Encountering the Captured Hidden Big Shot

Chapter 164: Chapter 155: Encountering the Captured Hidden Big Shot

"Shangde, let’s return, and I’ll consult the faction. Perhaps we can obtain relevant information about that Lord, which might enable you to acquire the ability to activate multiple skills!" Patriarch Li said, then left the competition grounds with his son.

Upon returning to the Li Family, Patriarch Li immediately dialed a specialized number. This number appeared different from usual ones; it looked like an international call but was distinctly different.

Once connected, Patriarch Li said gravely, "I am Li Chongwu, who has recently joined the faction, wishing to contact the person in charge."

"Please wait."

Ten minutes later, a hoarse-voiced man answered the phone, his voice sounding like an old hag’s, although his actual age was about thirty.

"Hello, Jonathan, I heard the faction has captured a hidden Lord. Can I meet him?" Patriarch Li asked into the receiver.

"Although I am your introducer, your title is too low. You have just joined our faction and are not qualified yet to meet prominent figures."

"Come on, isn’t it just one capture? If you pull some strings, won’t I be able to meet them?" Patriarch Li said.

"As Patriarch of the Central Plains’ Li Family, you certainly have the right to speak boldly. But you must understand, after joining the Chaos Faction, your identity as Patriarch means nothing to us. Unless you can elevate your title as much as possible and become a Steward, I can make an exception and let you meet the newly captured prominent figure."

"Specifically, what are the requirements to quickly elevate to Steward?"

"It’s very simple. The fastest way is to assassinate the heads of three major families in your Central Plains. Achieving this, you’ll qualify as a Steward!"

"What, assassinate three?"

Patriarch Li’s face stiffened, knowing that becoming a Patriarch meant being a leader among veteran Lords, and their strength wouldn’t be much weaker than his. Killing three would certainly require long-term planning and preparation.

"Give me a week, within a week I’ll bring you the heads of three Patriarchs!"

The call ended.

"Father, can we trust that introducer’s words?" Li Shangde asked nervously.

Li Shangde had seen people from the Chaos Faction before. When the introducer suddenly invaded the Li Family, invited Patriarch Li, and severely injured him, he was ultimately forced to join the Chaos Faction.

However, over the years, the Li Family steadily progressed in rankings due to the faction’s covert support.

Li Shangde’s strong desire to become stronger was also sparked after witnessing the introducer defeat his father.

Even after activating the Six Paths Hero Template, he still felt terrified of that introducer.

"Trustworthy. Such a strong figure, although I’m unsure of his status in the Chaos Faction, his power is comparable to Tang Xuanze’s, and I feel Tang Xuanze might not last three moves against him." Patriarch Li said.

"How is that possible? Tang Xuanze may be trash, but he’s ranked second among the strong in our Central Plains!" Li Shangde expressed disbelief.

"A ranking made by our own people is too unreliable. Even Nangong Wan may not squeeze into the top ten worldwide. Tang Xuanze might not even make the top twenty globally!" Patriarch Li commented.

"What, so even if I surpass Tang Xuanze in the future, I still won’t be a top-tier expert?!" Li Shangde suddenly felt fear.

"Yes, child, you need to have a clear understanding of the world. Those seemingly top-ranked experts are what others want you to see. The true masters often keep a low profile, and many of them are among the first to awaken as Lords!" Patriarch Li advised.

"Father, I understand; I won’t act recklessly anymore. I must learn to hide my strength!" Li Shangde seemed to have an epiphany.

"Alright, next we need to plan how to assassinate the three Lords in our Central Plains. You will need to participate in this plan. Your Seeking Jade can penetrate everything, ignoring any defense outside the rules."

"Father, what do you want me to do?"

"Don’t rush, first let’s select assassination targets. They must be family Patriarchs, not too strong, unable to exceed my control range." Patriarch Li said deceitfully.

Three days later,

News spread in the Central Plains of a major family Patriarch being assassinated and his head missing, having been taken away.

His chest bore an unmistakable penetrating wound, suspected to have happened before he could switch to the Hero Template, with his body violently pierced by physical attacks.

No one would think he was killed in Hero mode, given that attributes stack in Hero mode; as a family Patriarch, his attributes had already accumulated greatly, making it difficult for any physical attack to instantly penetrate his body.

Three days later, two more family Patriarchs were assassinated, their heads likewise missing, taken away.

This assassination method resembled foreign assassinations.

Taking the assassination target’s head away in exchange for a reward.

Because three family Patriarchs were killed consecutively, it drew extensive attention in the Central Plains, causing unrest among the Patriarchs, fearing being the next assassination target.

But the turmoil passed quickly, and no further Patriarch was assassinated.

...

Patriarch Li carried a burlap sack, seemingly containing three watermelons, bulky, with Li Shangde following him. After getting off the car, they walked towards the desolate forest outside the town.

Finally, they stopped at a one-meter diameter wooden stake.

The wooden stake was marked with symbols only recognizable by members of the Chaos Faction, one of many secret meeting spots.

A shadow suddenly flashed behind the stump, a mysterious figure resembling a nightmare, with indistinct features.

"Lord Nightmare, I’ve brought the items. It’s time to fulfill your promise. I know you hold a high position in the Chaos Faction."

Patriarch Li threw the burlap sack onto the stump, from which three heads wrapped in cling film rolled out.

Nightmare looked at the heads on the ground, sneering coldly, "I’ve seen the news, you’ve done well, not wasting my nurturing of you."

"Good, take this. From now on, you’ll be the Steward by my side, and you can accompany me to meet that captive."

"Lord Nightmare, may I bring my son?"

"Fine, anyway, both of you are under my command, none can escape."

Nightmare waved his hand, and a veil of night appeared before them.

The veil enveloped all three of them, and then they disappeared under broad daylight.

To a very secretive, dark location.

It’s reasonable to speculate that this is a distant underground prison.

The prison’s high-strength alloy steel indicated its formidable defenses, with destruction nearly impossible unless multiple powerful heroes attacked simultaneously.

"Patriarch Li, here we are. We spent a lot of effort and lost over a hundred people just to barely capture this hidden figure. So when meeting him, you mustn’t act recklessly, fearing he might escape."