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Chapter 775 - 751:

Chapter 775: Chapter 751:

The gates to the Sixth Layer slowly opened. As soon as a sliver of a gap appeared, a fierce flame blasted from within, the stream of fire looking as though it wanted to burn Ye Chen’s body to a crisp. Ye Chen immediately felt waves of immense pressure; the solid flames seemed much more potent than ordinary fire. Merely grazed by a trace of the flames, he immediately felt waves of excruciating pain.

The gates finally opened completely, the purple flames inside surging out like an enraged dragon, enveloping Ye Chen and pulling him inside before the massive doors slammed shut.

"Ah!" Ye Chen screamed, a cry that seemed to shake heaven and earth, making spirits weep.

Boom...

Within Leisure City, eerie purple lightning streaked down amidst the gathering storm clouds. This caused immense fear in the hearts of Leisure City’s residents. The head steward quickly said to Elder Steward Jack, "Steward, should we cancel the banquet?"

Elder Steward Jack, however, smiled and said, "Rest assured, these bolts of lightning are protecting the residents of Leisure City, no need to worry!"

"I see!" The head steward immediately nodded.

Entering the Sixth Layer was akin to triggering Leisure City’s protection mechanism. The city was suddenly surrounded by zigzagging purple lightning. If at this time any fleet or ship approached Leisure City, it would surely be struck to pieces by the thunder and lightning.

Upon receiving the news, the city’s residents were shocked but then celebrated, realizing that the lightning was protecting them and wasn’t a fatal threat. Those who had immigrated to Leisure City were overjoyed, knowing that even if a world war broke out, as long as this protective mechanism activated, not a single soldier could breach the city. Their safety was assured.

...

Ye Chen had entered the Ancient Lava Cave. Three months went by without a sign from him, and the people of Leisure City were deeply concerned. Elder Steward Jack managed the affairs of the Luo Sijue family as usual, standing vigil at the entrance of the Ancient Lava Cave every day, hoping Ye Chen would return soon.

But three months passed with still no movement. Three months earlier, the dark clouds and lightning that had surrounded Leisure City disappeared. The calm before had returned, only increasing Elder Steward Jack’s uncertainty about Ye Chen’s situation inside.

The absence of news about Ye Chen for three months also caused concern among the Heavenly Reversal Gang’s Eight Hidden Generals. Li Ruo had been especially unsettled during these days.

More than nine hundred square kilometers in the United States had become the territory where the Heavenly Reversal Gang galloped freely, turning it into a massive international gang. The Yakuza, due to Xiong Tai’s death, were in constant internal strife, thus split into two factions—one led by Dongchuan and the other by Fujiwara Ichiro’s brother, Fujiwara Tairo. Neither Dongchuan nor Fujiwara Tairo would submit to the other, but they had reached an agreement: Until Ye Chen’s death was confirmed, there would be no conflict between them, and they would stand united against others.

However, one matter set off a great crisis: the death of Zhang Bufen.

There were many theories regarding Zhang Bufen’s death. Some said Ye Chen had killed him, while others claimed it was Xiong Tai. Many different stories circulated, but no matter what others said, in Zhongnanhai, it sparked a debate.

On learning of his godson Zhang Bufen’s death, Elder Mr. Liu immediately flew into a rage, falling seriously ill. He gritted his teeth with fury, "Kill... Ye Chen must be killed to avenge my godson!"

"You senile fool, what makes you think Ye Chen did it?" Elder Pang said angrily, "The autopsy of Zhang Bufen and multiple witnesses clearly show that it was Xiong Tai! And Xiong Tai was killed by Ye Chen—my godson avenged your godson!"

Pff...

These words left Elder Mr. Liu sputtering blood in anger. "You bastard, you old fool, I’ll fight you to the death!"

"Come on, if you dare, get up and fight me!" Elder Pang smirked, laughing. Elder Mr. Liu did indeed unsteadily rise to his feet. Then, with a cold glare at Elder Pang, he said, "Pang Zhenhua, I’m going to fight you!"

"Ha-ha, weren’t you sick with rage?" Elder Pang laughed heartily.

At that moment, a Security Guard hurried in, standing at attention, and said, "Commander Liu, Commander Pang, there’s urgent news!"

"What news?" Elder Pang was startled.

"The Intelligence Bureau has just sent new information. In Japan, they’ve discovered an agreement signed between Zhang Bufen and the Japanese!" the Security Guard promptly reported.

"Let me see that!" Elder Mr. Liu exclaimed, snatching the message that had been sent from Japan. Elder Mr. Liu was seething, unable to contain his fury. He had not anticipated that Zhang Bufen would collaborate with the Japanese and reach a series of traitorous agreements. Clutching the document, Elder Mr. Liu trembled with rage, "I... My Liu family has always been loyal to the country, never once a traitor or a collaborator. I never thought... I..."

Pfft...

Another mouthful of blood spewed out, and Elder Pang at his side quickly supported him, speaking with deep concern, "That’s enough. If you keep vomiting blood like this, King Yama might summon you himself. You should take it easy, now that Zhang Bufen is dead, there’s nothing to worry about!"

"No!" Mr. Liu’s face was waxen yellow as he said, "Damn it, I can’t let others point at my backbone and curse me for harboring a traitor as my godson!"

"Why don’t you just tell others that Zhang Bufen isn’t your godson?" Elder Pang muttered.

"Hmph!" Mr. Liu snorted coldly, "That won’t do. How could that be enough? I have to at least spend a day in the dark room for self-reflection!"

"Look, Lao Liu, you’re not young anymore, is this really necessary?" Pang Lai offered words of comfort.

However, Mr. Liu was stubborn, and he actually locked himself in the dark room, not for one day, but for three days. What a dramatic turn of events! Zhang Bufen’s deadbeat dad was immediately demoted to the position of a district head—from the head of the Ministry of Public Security to a district head, causing many people to snicker behind his back. And the deadbeat dad of Zhang Bufen dared not show his anger. With his son dead, he couldn’t even give him a honorable send-off, and he had to bear all sorts of pain himself.

The moment Mr. Liu stepped out of the dark room, the first thing he asked Elder Pang was, "When is Ye Chen coming back?"

"Why are you asking about this?" Elder Pang was taken aback.

"I want to take him as my godson!" Mr. Liu said coldly, "Thinking about what he did, I realize now that he was right. He has a patriotic heart, but I misunderstood him. Sigh, I need to apologize to him!"

"Ha ha..." Elder Pang laughed heartily, "Why don’t I just accept your apology on behalf of Ye Chen!"

"Go away, how could that be okay!" Mr. Liu snorted coldly, "Are you going to take his place as my godson too?"

"Drop dead, you old rascal!" Elder Pang laughed heartily.

After spending three days in the dark room, Mr. Liu had a moment of enlightenment. He was soon able to adjust his emotions and step out from the shadow of Zhang Bufen’s death. He had always been tormented by indecision, and now he felt relieved.

The two old men bantered back and forth and soon reconciled. Upon learning this, Chairman Liu heaved a sigh of relief, and Vice Chairman Chen also let out a hearty laugh. As for the two energetic old men who seemed to be getting younger at heart, they expressed their helplessness.

With Zhang Bufen dead, the domestic power struggle seemed to have come undone. When Zhang Dadan learned of Zhang Bufen’s death, he was as thrilled as if he’d been injected with a stimulant, so excited he couldn’t sleep for several days. Damn it, the man holding his reins was finally dead, and now he was truly free.

"Brother Dandan, now that Zhang Bufen is dead, no one can control us. We should take this opportunity to expand our territory!" Zhang Dadan’s strategist exclaimed with joy.

"Exactly!" Zhang Dadan suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, "The death of Zhang Bufen is great news for the Mad Dragon Gang. Send out an order to celebrate for a day, and from tomorrow, begin our march across the entire province!"

"Yes!" The little brothers all responded with excitement.

While it was a day of joy for the Mad Dragon Gang, the Fierce Tiger Gang also came forth. With Zhang Bufen dead, the Fierce Tiger Gang naturally came out from hiding. From Zhejiang heading southward, they pressed close to Fujian, and then, a series of robberies and pillaging took place in Xia Men and Fuzhou.

The news reached Zhongnanhai and enraged Mr. Liu, who said, "Damn it, the Fierce Tiger Gang, do they really not take our China seriously?"

"Now with Zhang Bufen gone and Ye Chen far overseas, what should we do?" Elder Pang said helplessly.

"Ye Chen has been missing for months!" Mr. Liu frowned and said, "Do you think there’s any way we can invite the Eight Hidden Generals of the Heavenly Reversal Gang to return?"

"That’s difficult!" Elder Pang shook his head, "The eight of the Heavenly Reversal Gang only follow Ye Chen’s orders. It will be hard for us to ask them."

"No, appeal to their emotions and explain logically. It should work!" Mr. Liu sighed, "Originally, it was because I listened to Zhang Bufen that I drove the Heavenly Reversal Gang out of the country. Now, let me be the one to invite them back."

"Fine, if you’re going, I might as well join in on the fun!" Mr. Pang chuckled.