Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 1437 - 26: The 3rd Trojan Squad (4th update, bonus)

Chapter 1437: Chapter 26: The 3rd Trojan Squad (4th update, bonus)

Dantai didn’t immediately approach the Trojan Squad; instead, he hid to observe their performance.

The team, nearly one hundred and eighty strong, had a decidedly unfriendly atmosphere; the Conquerors were cursing and swearing, with dark lines on everyone’s face, all cursing the Trojan for dumping them into this unfamiliar and godforsaken place.

The over one hundred Newbies sat sprawled on the ground in disarray, exhausted and thirsty from a long march, and in such discomfort that it felt like death.

Finally, someone couldn’t bear it any longer, and after some discussion, a few dozen Newbies chose five representatives to negotiate with the Conquerors.

"Group Leader Li, we need to find a way to get some food; everyone is about to collapse!" The speaker was a man in a high-grade suit, clearly engaged in a respectable job, his words exuding confidence.

Group Leader Li Zheng, without even lifting his eyelids, leaned against a tree trunk to rest, his girlfriend seated beside him, tenderly massaging him.

Li Zheng, in his late twenties, likely had undergone cosmetic surgery, was quite handsome, with a well-built and proportioned physique. The muscle lines wrapped in his tight clothing exuded a sense of power and texture, so perfect like a cheetah; if he starred in an idol drama, he would surely captivate thousands of young girls.

The white-collar man, always proud, had never been so ignored, his face turning iron blue with anger, then red with embarrassment. However, he took a deep breath and held back.

"Group Leader, we can’t just sit around; if you don’t come up with an idea, then we’ll make our own decision!" The tone of the white-collar man became hostile, ready to threaten Li Zheng, relying on the backing of the Newbies.

"Right, we can’t go on like this!"

This was someone who supported the white-collar man’s opportunistic approach, wishing to ally with the group to secure a larger share of benefits. Others were simply dissatisfied with Li Zheng’s attitude and wanted a more reliable Group Leader.

"We need an explanation; what place is this, exactly?"

This was a relatively impatient Newbie.

"We should have an open and frank discussion; only by doing so can we unite as one and overcome the crisis together."

This was someone who tried to play peacemaker, with flowery words; they wanted information but wouldn’t easily take sides until the situation became clear.

The Conquerors sitting around Li Zheng were shooting the breeze, and upon hearing these chirpings, they couldn’t help but burst into laughter. A Bald man, in particular, pointing at the white-collar man, laughed heartily, slapping his thigh exaggeratedly.

"What’s so funny? What are you laughing at?" The white-collar man’s voice deepened as he clenched his fist, ready to fight.

"You got a say in this?" The Bald man provocatively lifted his chin and then flipped him the Middle Finger, "Fuck you, fight me one-on-one if you disagree!"

The white-collar man was about to lunge at the Bald man to settle the score when the Newbies behind him quickly grabbed him; others, who hadn’t intervened, also wished to teach the Bald man and his ilk a lesson.

"Fight then, whoever chickens out is a coward; C’mon, Watermelon, teach him a lesson!" A man with an Eye Patch, not wanting to be left out of the turmoil, incited them.

"Enough! All of you go back and wait. Li Zheng is working on a solution; he will tell you when it’s time," Wang Fang, Li Zheng’s girlfriend who had completed four game cycles before him and was quite powerful—coupled with her relationship with Li Zheng—was now the deputy leader and had significant clout.

The Bald man grunted and stopped provoking further.

Li Zheng was somewhat arrogant and not very communicative, but it was all thanks to Wang Fang that he managed to win over a few companions and got to where he was now.

"Quite the wise and virtuous aide you are!" The Eye Patch man watched the pure Wang Fang and cursed under his breath; from the moment he first saw her, he felt affection for her.

Wang Fang wasn’t a particularly beautiful woman and would not waste Points on cosmetic surgery. She was gentle, virtuous, and always organized everything perfectly, making Li Zheng extremely comfortable.

The Eye Patch man wanted such a wife, and more than once, he had thought about killing Li Zheng to have Wang Fang for himself, but he didn’t want to see her heartbroken.

In the end, unable to devise another plan, the Eye Patch man used ten thousand Points to clone a Wang Fang from the Trojan and kept her at home, enjoying a sweet life for two.

The white-collar man hesitated, but the few Newbies behind him started to shout.

"No, we must get an answer now; we don’t want to be kept in the dark."

"Right, we can’t delay any longer; who knows what you’re thinking, you must make it clear!"

"I..." Another Newbie hadn’t even begun to speak when Li Zheng, like a ferocious beast hunting its prey, sprang up, grabbed the man by the Neck, and then violently slammed him onto the ground.

The unfortunate Newbie was thrown into utter disarray, his Throat bone nearly crushed, lying on the ground moaning in pain, unable to get up.

"Go to hell!" Li Zheng muttered under his breath as he raised his right leg and viciously kicked the unfortunate Newbie.

The Newbie coughed up blood in big gushes, wanting to cry out for help, but unable to speak.

"Li Zheng, stop it, someone’s going to get killed," Wang Fang rushed over and grabbed Li Zheng.

Li Zheng, surprisingly docile, stopped after two steps but then stomped back and kicked the Newbie a few more times. Afterward, he spat a thick glob of phlegm onto the man’s face, finally venting his frustration.

The Newbies were silent as the grave, even the few white-collar men frightened enough that their hearts beat much faster.

"Kid, feel the might yet? This is Trojan World, a place where the law of the jungle reigns, all that crap about morals and laws is just bullshit. Without strength, you’re worse than a dog!" Baldy stood up, looking at the newbies, spouting remarks that sent shivers down their spine.

"Not convinced? I could kill you right now!" Baldy saw the defiance in the white-collar man’s eyes, reached out, and grabbed his cheek with force. "How’s that? Wanna bite me?"

"Big brother, forget it, it was our fault." One of the newbies tried to smooth things over, but before he finished speaking, he got slapped across the face by Baldy and toppled to the ground.

"What the hell are you? Got any say here? Piss off!" Baldy kicked out again, then his gaze settled on the female newbies. With nothing better to do, he might as well have some ’fun’.

The newbies had wanted to speak up for the white-collar man, but now they all shut their mouths, not daring to meet Baldy’s eyes.

"Dantai bro, they look so fierce!" Bai Guo, with a camouflage hat of tree branches, crouched behind a small mound, watching the conflict unfold on the other side, and let out a shrewd comment.

"Damn it, why are there so many Trojan Squads? I’ve never seen this before. It’s even more terrifying than the Great Purge Event!" Bai Guoqiang, clenching his sports uniform, wiped his dry lips. He didn’t care about the newbies’ wellbeing; he was just worried that the game was too hard.

Just in the China Region alone, there were so many squads; according to the Group Leader’s rules, there must be a significant number teleported in from other regions too—definitely a death battle.

"Let’s get out of here!" Dantai gave up on negotiating with Li Zheng. This bunch with their questionable character, if brought back, would only cause trouble.

These Conquerors didn’t care a whit about the newbies’ survival; it was apparent from the few newbies who only carried the silver boxes and weren’t wearing the Protective Clothing. The Conquerors hadn’t bothered to remind them.

Since entering the game, quite some time had passed, and the lengthy run had worn the newbies down. Some had even ditched their Thunderstorm rifles provided by Silver Trojan.

Had it not been for a few people putting on Protective Clothing and feeling the boost in strength, these newbies might have lost their boxes too. Of course, about a dozen had already lost theirs and were now full of regret, but sadly, they no longer had a chance to make amends.

This is the nature of Trojan World; any mistake could be a matter of life and death. That’s also why some newbies were pushing the white-collar man to seize power—they hated those guys.

Dantai waved his hand, signaling to leave, but then an unexpected change occurred, the conflict with the Trojan Squad escalated.

"See that? That’s how you handle lambs!" Baldy boasted to his buddy, squeezing the white-collar man’s mouth forcibly, then deliberately coughed and spat right onto his face.

The white-collar man tried to dodge, but couldn’t break free from Baldy’s grasp. That spit sparked the rage smoldering within him, triggering an outburst.

The white-collar man threw a punch at Baldy’s stomach, but it was blocked. Baldy retaliated with a knee strike, landing squarely in his groin.

The newbies shivered involuntarily and turned their heads away, unable to watch anymore. They even heard the sound of eggs cracking. With that hit, the white-collar man was effectively done for.

Lying on the ground, writhing in pain, the white-collar man was furious and raised his Thunderstorm rifle, aiming to kill Baldy.

Fizz—the Thunderball grazed Baldy’s cheek, and some electric arcs leaped to his skin, making his sweat glands stand on end.

"Motherfucker!" Baldy roared, landing a kick on the white-collar man’s wrist, knocking away the rifle, then kicked him right in the face.

The white-collar man’s eyes were blinded by the kick, but just as he began to scream, Baldy’s second kick shattered his jaw, blood and more than a dozen Teeth spewing onto the ground.

Watching this brutally vicious, bloody scene, the female newbies screamed in terror.

"Wanna die? Not so easy, I’ll turn you into a wind-dried salted fish and hang you up on a tree!" Baldy, cursing, thrashed the white-collar man. He wasn’t foolish enough to make the mistake of killing a newbie and costing himself Points.

Nearly every Conqueror was adept at inflicting grave injuries without killing, leaving newbies badly wounded yet alive.

"That’s too cruel, shouldn’t we help?" Bai Guo could no longer stand by idly. "These people have no humanity."

"No point!" Dantai didn’t look back, utterly cold-hearted.

"Hmph, my brother-in-law would definitely do something," Natural Stupid pursed her red lips.

"Brother-in-law?" Dantai chuckled. "Since when did Tang Zheng get a promotion?"

"No, you heard wrong," Bai Guo quickly shook her head in denial, her cheeks blushing red. Despite wearing a tight suit, the motion still set her ample bosom trembling conspicuously.

The newbies glanced over and silently commented on their enormity.

"Heh heh, Tang Zheng must have kneaded your big breasts, right? How else could they grow so big?" Bai Guoqiang, with no filter, teased Bai Guo, but as soon as the words left his mouth, a sharp glare shot his way, like being stalked by a lion, made him break out in a cold sweat.

"I was just joking," Bai Guoqiang quickly apologized, seeing Dantai’s rage.

"If there’s a next time, I’ll turn you into an idiot!" Dantai could be intensely intimidating, like a sharp military knife.

Bai Guoqiang chuckled awkwardly, not daring to retort, but cursing inwardly, "Given a chance, I’ll definitely kill you lot, and mutilate that big-breasted woman."

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