Gou Zai Gaowu Shijie Cheng Shen

Chapter 236 Dark Flames Burn, SS-Rank Moon Slayer!
Base 9.

Xicheng District, Baiyue Street.

The base's steel walls gleamed coldly in the twilight.

The neon lights on the street had already been plunged into darkness.

This is a vital passage connecting Energy Station No. 3.

At this moment, special investigation team members are hiding behind each electronic roller shutter door.

"Third squad reporting: Bloodstains found in Sector B7! Bloodstains found in Sector B7, proceeding up the fire escape!"

boom!
The moment the walkie-talkie crackled to life, Yue Linfei had already kicked open the rusty fire escape and rushed up like lightning.

The metal staircase groaned under his feet, the height of the eighteen-story building compressed into three seconds.

When he broke down the iron gate to the rooftop, he saw Lin Xue from the intelligence department being pinned against a ventilation duct by two dark figures.

The female agent's combat uniform was stained with large patches of dark red blood, yet she still gripped the other person's wrist tightly.

The tall, thin thug suddenly turned his head, revealing half of his face covered in blue runes.

The ghostly blue flames dancing in his pupils caused Yue Linfei's pupils to shrink sharply—this was a sign of possession by an ancient human!

"boom!"

The roar of a sniper rifle tore through the rain.

The bullet exploded in the chest of the revivalist, spraying blood, but only caused the runic skin to ripple with blue light.

boom!
next moment.

Yue Linfei's spear struck in an instant, piercing the martial artist's chest.

Meanwhile, the other thug grinned maliciously as his body erupted with a burst of blue light.

The moment the blue light flashed, Detective Lin Xue suddenly let out a horrific scream.

Her right hand withered away at a visible rate, and it looked as if countless earthworms were wriggling under her skin.

boom!
Another gunshot.

The remaining thug's head exploded.

Gu Cheng holstered his gun and leaped from the billboard thirty meters away, sprinting towards this location.

Seeing Lin Xue barely clinging to life, Yue Linfei flung the stabbed thug's body away with a single shot.

"grass!"

With a low curse.

The neon lights on the entire rooftop exploded simultaneously, and glass shards danced wildly in purple arcs of electricity.

When Gu Cheng arrived, Lin Xue was already on her last breath.

"Gu"

As her arm collapsed to the ground, the combat recorder rolled to Yue Linfei's feet.

Yue Linfei picked it up and handed it to Gu Cheng.

While Gu Cheng checked the recorder, Yue Linfei knelt down and gave Lin Xue a dose of "blood-burning agent" to keep her alive.

Beside him, Gu Cheng's pupils contracted as a photograph appeared on the screen.

Chen Nian, the sole survivor of the communications station at Base 12, was being held in the arms of a girl.

A girl in a red dress stood behind him.

Gu Cheng zoomed in on the photo and recognized it as his girlfriend of three years, which was his old phone wallpaper.

"They used illusion magic to control Chen Nian."

Lin Xue coughed up blood as she managed to utter those words.

"The communications array at Base 12 has been infected with a virus."

"Tattoo!"

More than ten detectives, led by Li Suifeng and Luo Feng, rushed onto the rooftop.

Everyone fell silent upon seeing this.

soon.

Lin Xue slowly stopped breathing.

Yue Linfei sighed softly and closed the girl's eyes.

Everyone present turned cold and removed their hats in greeting.

The atmosphere was somber.

Yue Linfei turned to look at Gu Cheng.

Gu Cheng suddenly squatted down and ripped open the collar of the short, fat cultist whose head he had just blown off.

He seemed to show no sadness whatsoever, and simply examined the body carefully.

As his fingers lingered for a moment on the distinctive patterns on the other person's neck, his expression suddenly turned serious.

"Revival Church..."

Gu Cheng murmured softly.

These three words seemed to carry an immense weight, pressing down on the hearts of everyone present.

Revival Church.

A mysterious force established by the descendants of an ancient human race.

They claim to be the inheritors of an ancient civilization and intend to overthrow the existing order and restore the glory of the ancient human race.

Unlike the mad followers of the Extinction of the Heart Cult.

These people are steadfast in their beliefs, powerful, secretive, and ruthless.

Moreover, the technological and civilizational power behind these people is no less than that of the Great Xia Dynasty today.

"It seems that the destruction of the communication system at Base 12 was orchestrated by the Revival Church."

Gu Cheng's voice was deep, and his eyes flashed with a cold light.

Chen Nian was the sole survivor of that communications station.

He was seduced by his 'girlfriend' and became their pawn, voluntarily sabotaging the communication facilities.

This demonstrates the bizarre nature of the methods employed by the Revival Church.

Upon hearing this, Yue Linfei's gaze sharpened even more.

He stood up and looked around, as if trying to see through every corner of the rain curtain.

"The reappearance of Revivalists in the city is no coincidence."

They must have some ulterior motive; we must find out their purpose as soon as possible and thwart their plot!

"Notify all departments to immediately activate Level B martial law."

Yue Linfei flipped his hand to put away his battle gun, his gaze sweeping over the gradually thickening rain curtain at the edge of the rooftop.

"This time, they're probably targeting the entire base's energy hub."

The energy hub connects all the automated weapons and city defense artillery. What are they planning to do?

Everyone was speechless.

Gu Cheng stood there, deep in thought.

The rain is getting heavier.

The bloodstains on the special investigation captain's combat boots were being washed away.

In the distance, the giant cooling tower of the energy station lit up with red lights, resembling a bonfire burning on an ancient human altar.

Jiafu Auction House.

Small-scale high-end auction.

Xu Feng had barely sat down when he saw several familiar figures also sit down.

At first glance, they were all experts from various factions in the city.

"Mr. Xu!"

Hello XCMG!

"Hello, Mr. Xu!"

"Hello everyone!"

Xu Feng greeted them with a smile, then sat down leisurely to wait for the auction to begin.

This auction is a small-scale auction with fifty attendees.

However, almost all those present were high-ranking generals and war god-level powerhouses, making them of extremely high quality.

Xu Feng came today to buy that SS-grade weapon.

Soon after, Xu Feng spotted Li Tianlang and the others entering the arena.

He immediately gave a shout, and everyone came over.

Then, another round of greetings erupted from the surrounding area.

The experts in the base were already numerous, and almost all of them knew each other.

Today, almost half of the places have been visited, so it's naturally quite lively.

After exchanging pleasantries, the auction began quickly.

The auctioneer, dressed in a magnificent gown, walked steadily onto the auction stage.

His voice carried clearly throughout the entire venue through the loudspeaker:

"Distinguished guests, welcome to the small-scale high-end auction at Jiafu Auction House."

Today, we have prepared many rare treasures for you, including some powerful tools that can help you take a further step on your martial arts journey.

Now, let's begin with the presentation of our first item.

As the auctioneer finished speaking.

A graceful hostess walked onto the stage carrying an exquisite tray.

A red silk cloth covered the tray.

A mysterious light shone faintly from beneath the silk fabric.

The auctioneer gently lifted the silk cloth, revealing a potion that emitted a pale blue light.

"This potion is called 'Breaking Through Realms,' and it was created by the master potion maker Asile after years of painstaking effort."

It was just released last month and immediately caused a sensation worldwide.

After taking it, it can help high-level warriors break through the bottleneck of qi and blood, and increase the chances of successfully entering the realm of the God of War.

The starting bid is 5 million Great Xia coins, and each bid must be at least 1 million.

A low murmur immediately rose in the room.

Many high-ranking generals had a burning glint in their eyes.

Even Xu Feng was stunned for a moment before being greatly shocked.

A drug to break through the bottleneck?
Has human pharmacology made such a big breakthrough?

"Holy crap, there's such a thing?"

"I heard it was only released last month."

Just then, Zhou Xian suddenly spoke up: "Don't worry about this stuff. It's just diluted herbal essence with some spiritual fruit ingredients added."

It was prepared for generals who lacked resources.

"And didn't you hear? It only increases the chance of breaking through, it's not a 100% guarantee."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, and Xu Feng suddenly realized what was going on.

Soon, people began to make bids.

"5 million!" a burly general was the first to speak.

"6 million!" Another stern-faced general followed closely behind.

Prices continue to rise.

The atmosphere in the arena began to heat up.

Ultimately, this "Breakthrough Potion" was auctioned off to a mysterious buyer for 58 billion.

This also sparked considerable discussion.

The first item was so "precious" that the atmosphere of the entire auction became heated.

The following lots also each had their own unique characteristics.

There are secondhand SS-level combat suit parts, and ancient civilization relics that can increase cultivation speed.

Each item sparked considerable competition.

But Xu Feng remained unmoved, his gaze fixed on the SS-grade battle sword on the auction list.

at last.

The auctioneer's voice rang out again: "Next up is one of our highlights for tonight."

A second-hand SS-grade battle sword, the Zan Yue 9 series.

Original price: 150 billion.

As is well known, SS-class weapons are extremely expensive and have very limited stock.

Therefore, this battle sword is extremely rare.

The starting bid is 100 million Great Xia coins, and each bid must be at least 10 million.

As the "Zhan Yue 9 Series" battle sword was slowly unveiled, the venue instantly erupted in cheers.

This battle sword exudes a chilling aura, and the star patterns on its blade shimmer with a mysterious light, as if telling of its extraordinary nature.

"2 million!"

A war god-level expert was the first to make a bid.

"2.5 million!"

Another middle-aged man dressed in fancy clothes followed closely behind, but he only called out casually.

Everyone knew that this price was impossible to sell at; the real competition was yet to come.

“380 million!” a mysterious figure hidden in the shadows said, his voice hoarse and deep.

Prices continued to soar, and the atmosphere inside the venue grew increasingly tense.

Xu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing the intensity of the competition.

But he didn't rush to make an offer; instead, he waited for the right opportunity.

When the price broke through the 20 billion mark, there was a brief silence in the venue.

Just then, Xu Feng slowly spoke: "21 billion."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire venue.

All eyes were on him.

There was surprise, there was doubt, and there was silence.

Many people saw that it was Xu Feng who spoke, and even nodded slightly to him before withdrawing from the competition.

"22 million!"

Not to be outdone, a middle-aged man dressed in lavish clothes raised the price again.

Xu Feng smiled slightly and said unhurriedly, "23 billion."

The middle-aged man's face turned somewhat grim. He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "25 billion!"

In an instant, he was the only one left in the entire venue bidding against Xu Feng.

A hint of determination flashed in Xu Feng's eyes.

He knew how important the "Moon-Slaying" sword was to him.

In order to successfully capture it, he decided to go for it in one go.

"30."

Xu Feng's voice was steady and powerful.

The room fell silent once again.

Everyone was waiting for the middle-aged man's response.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on the middle-aged man's forehead.

He was new to the area and did not know Xu Feng's name.

However, no one made a bid for an SS-grade battle sword that originally cost 150 billion after Xu Feng spoke up.

Even a fool would know that this person is no ordinary individual.

He glanced at the budget in his hand.

He glanced at the strange, surprised looks from the many experts around him, and finally shook his head helplessly.

Fine, I'll just have to put up with it.

Even if you don't make friends in a place where you don't know anyone, at least don't offend people you shouldn't.

"30 billion for the first time, 30 billion for the second time, 30 billion for the third time! Sold!"

As the auctioneer brought down the gavel, the "Moon Slayer" battle blade officially belonged to Xu Feng. A round of applause and murmurs erupted in the hall.

Congratulations, Brother Xu!

Congratulations, Mr. Xu!

Congratulations, XCMG!

"congratulations!"

Xu Feng was overjoyed, but remained calm as he stood up and clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you all for your kindness. I will remember it."

"Haha, Mr. Xu, you're too kind!"

“That’s right, this knife and Mr. Xu are a match made in heaven.”

"you are welcome."

After exchanging pleasantries, the auction continued.

After the battle sword incident, no one held back in the subsequent auctions.

The atmosphere in the auction room grew increasingly intense.

"Next up is an SSS-grade battle sword, Frost 6 series, starting bid 50 billion!"

Wow!
The entire venue suddenly became lively.

SSS-class weapon!

Even Hsu Feng was hearing about it for the first time.

Almost everyone present turned their gaze toward the battle sword.

The Frost 6 series battle sword was placed in a transparent display case.

The sword emitted a cold blue light, as if frost had condensed on its blade.

The entire sword is like a work of art.

"This Frost 6-element battle sword is made by mixing rare metals from the extremely cold regions of the dimensional realm with Kunlun metal."

It was forged by a team of masters.

There was a slight chip when it arrived; the original price was 1200 billion!
The starting bid is 5 billion, and each bid must be at least 50 million.

The auctioneer's voice was tinged with excitement as he introduced this peerless weapon.

"55 million!"

An elderly man with white hair but vigorous spirit was the first to make a bid.

"60 million!"

Another man dressed in black followed closely behind.

His voice was deep and powerful, and he exuded a sharp aura.

"100 million!"

Wow!
Someone shouted for bidding, which immediately triggered a murmur of cheers from the crowd.

"Make it simple! 200 billion!"

With another expert joining the competition, the atmosphere in the venue became increasingly tense.

Everyone knew that this SSS-grade battle sword would inevitably spark a fierce battle.

But unexpectedly, the price surged to a staggering 200 billion after just a few rounds of bidding.

Looking at the Frost 6-elemental battle sword, Xu Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

If we can get our hands on this sword, the success rate of slaying the wolf king will be greatly increased.

But he also knew that his funds were limited.

Moreover, the main target of this auction was that SS-grade battle sword.

However, since we've encountered such a rare treasure, watching the competition is quite interesting.

Prices continued to climb, quickly surpassing the 300 billion mark.

At this point, the number of competitors has decreased significantly.

Only a few powerful and well-funded individuals remain to persevere.

Moreover, to be honest, if this sword were intact, the price would probably double.

However, once a gap appears, the price will be greatly reduced.

"310 billion!" The white-haired old man raised the price again, a resolute look on his face, clearly determined to get the sword.

"315 billion!" The man in the black outfit retorted, sticking firmly to the price.

"320 million!"

At that moment, an unfamiliar voice came from a corner of the venue.

Everyone turned to look, only to see a tall man in a black combat uniform, with a full beard and a large sword, sitting in the last row.

"It's the God of War, Luo Meng!"

"How did he get into Dimension 13? Wasn't he in the second-order sinkhole?"

"I heard that he was transferred back by the authorities, supposedly to deal with the impending tense situation."

"Tensions?"

"That's how it is with dimensional advancement; soon there will be even more powerful beings pouring in."

The white-haired old man frowned and hesitated for a moment, seemingly wary of the reputation of the War God Luo Meng.

In the end, he shook his head: "Never mind, this sword is good, but the price is beyond my budget."

After saying that, he stopped bidding.

The man in the black outfit glanced at the man in black, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes, but he did not raise the price further.

"320 billion for the first time, 320 billion for the second time, 320 billion for the third time! Sold!"

With the auctioneer's gavel falling, the Frostfire 6-elemental battle sword fell into the hands of the God of War, Luo Meng.

A gasp of surprise rippled through the hall.

Xu Feng was secretly amazed: the shadow of a person, the name of a tree.

He had built up his reputation over many years at Base Nine, which earned him the respect he deserved.

And what about the other side? The moment they showed their face, everyone avoided them.

Sun Liu, who was standing to the side, asked in a low voice, "What is Luo Meng's background?"

Li Tianlang squinted and said, "This person has killed four high-level War Gods of the same rank."

"hiss--"

Everyone, including Hsu Feng, gasped in shock.

This one sentence alone is enough to demonstrate his level of ability.

The auction continued, and although the following items were also very valuable, none of them caused the same sensation as the Frostfire 6-series battle sword.

Xu Feng successfully obtained the "Zhan Yue" battle sword he had bid on, and his heart was filled with joy.

After the last item was sold, the auctioneer stepped onto the stage and said with a smile, "Distinguished guests, this small-scale high-end auction has now come to a successful conclusion."

Thank you all for your enthusiastic participation. I hope you all have a fruitful auction.

We at Jiafu Auction House look forward to seeing you again next time!

Inside the venue, everyone stood up and began to leave in an orderly manner.

"Congratulations on winning the bid for your desired sword."

Li Tianlang walked over and said with a smile.

"Old Xu, the month-long feasting isn't over yet, we need to add another one!" Zhou Xian egged him on.

"Absolutely!" Wang Leng and the rest of the group chimed in.

Xu Feng clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Please come in. Today's auction has truly broadened my horizons."

Li Tianlang nodded: "Yes, the appearance of this SSS-level battle sword is indeed unexpected."

Alright, enough nonsense. Everyone, go backstage and get your things.

Let's have dinner together afterwards, Lao Xu's treat.

"Alright!" Everyone noisily headed towards the backstage.

Wherever he went, many masters clasped their hands in salute.

This attracted frequent attention from onlookers.

This small group has clearly gained considerable influence, making them impossible to ignore wherever they go.

Backstage.

Xu Feng accepted the "Moon Slayer" battle sword from the hostess, feeling the slight coolness emanating from the hilt, and his heart was filled with joy.

at this time.

The middle-aged man dressed in splendid clothes walked over.

He extended his hand, smiling, and said, "Mr. Xu, congratulations on winning this precious sword."

Xu Feng glanced at the other person and realized that this was the same person who had just bid against him. He immediately extended his hand in surprise and said, "You're welcome."

Lin Yu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "I didn't know your name before, and I rashly competed with you. My name is Lin Yu, and I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you more in the future."

Xu Feng also extended his hand and shook hands with Lin Yu, saying, "Mr. Lin, you're too kind. It's not appropriate to say that."

We were just competing fairly, and I'm happy to meet you.

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Mr. Xu's magnanimity is truly admirable."

Therefore, if Mr. Xu thinks highly of me, I would be so kind as to allow myself to host you for lunch today, which would also be a good opportunity to make your acquaintance.”

Xu Feng's heart skipped a beat. He glanced around and said, "Sorry, I have lunch with friends today, and there are quite a few of us."

Lin Yu quickly grabbed Xu Feng's hand and said, "It's okay, come on over, I'll treat you all."

I'm new here and don't know anyone.

I am overjoyed to have met such an outstanding person as Mr. Xu, and I am eager to make his acquaintance.

I hope Mr. Xu will grant me this favor; this is my apology to you.

As he spoke, he flipped his hand and took out a wooden box.

Xu Feng was immediately stunned; it was indeed that "Breakthrough Potion".

"No way! No way!" Xu Feng quickly waved his hand and pushed him away. "Since Mr. Lin wants to make friends and treat us to a meal, then we'll go."

As for any apology, there's absolutely no need. I'm not that petty.

Lin Yu laughed and said, "Haha, okay."

Since Mr. Xu has put it that way, then I won't stand on ceremony."

After saying that, he exchanged phone numbers with Xu Feng and arranged to have lunch together before quickly leaving.

"Phew—since my strength improved, more people have come to make friends, and I've had more social engagements."

After lunch, Xu Feng returned home and talked to Lu Fei about the recent changes.

"I always feel like I can't calm my mind."

Lu Fei smiled and said, "If you don't like socializing, just refuse."

Xu Feng shook his head slightly and sighed softly: "It's not that I don't like it at all, it's just that I feel this kind of life has deviated from my original path."

I practice martial arts in order to pursue greater power and protect what I cherish.

But now they're caught up in these social niceties and interpersonal relationships.

Lu Fei walked to Xu Feng's side, gently leaned on his shoulder, and said softly, "This is actually a kind of growth."

As your skills improve, you will naturally attract more attention.

These connections might play a crucial role someday in the future.

Moreover, moderate socializing can also allow you to learn more information and stay informed about current events.

Xu Feng smiled wryly: "That's true, but I'm still worried that it will distract me and affect my cultivation progress."

The situation in the dimensional realm is becoming increasingly complex, and the Wolf King is still lurking in the shadows. I must improve my strength as soon as possible.

Lu Fei raised her head, looked into Xu Feng's eyes, and said seriously, "Then you can try to find a balance between socializing and cultivation."

For example, reduce unnecessary social engagements and dedicate more time to spiritual practice.

At the same time, one can observe and learn during social interactions, and perhaps even gain some inspiration for self-cultivation.

If you don't know how to distinguish them, I can help you filter them.

Xu Feng hugged Lu Fei and said with a smile, "They say a virtuous wife is a treasure, and I've certainly found one."

Lu Fei smiled shyly: "By the way, we have to go on a mission soon."

This is my first mission since joining the Martial God Squad, so I need to prepare properly.

Xu Feng asked curiously, "What mission?"

Lu Fei hesitated for a moment: "We need to find someone. A top-tier warrior from Wuhan University has gone missing while on a gathering mission."

"Missing? Where?" Xu Feng asked, puzzled.

Lu Fei nodded. "Yes, don't worry, it's in the central part of Wumeng Mountain."

We are merely scouting and searching; we will not act rashly if we encounter danger.

Xu Feng patted her on the shoulder: "Take Ah Kun with you, and be careful."

Remembering what Elder Zhou Ren of the Tree Clan had said about the origin of the world, Xu Feng reminded him:

"There have been some unusual things happening in the dimensional realm recently, and the Tree Clan seems to have noticed them."

The reason is still unknown, but in any case, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Lu Fei smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Shortly after Lu Fei's team set off.

Small meeting at the beginning of the month.

As soon as everyone met, they made an unexpected discovery.

The three men, including Yue Linfei, looked much more disheveled than when they had met before, with unshaven beards and unkempt appearances.

His overall mental state has also deteriorated significantly.

"Good heavens, Lao Yue, have you fallen into a widow's village? What happened and you've been drained dry?"

Huang Sen poked his head out of the kitchen and was immediately shocked.

"Even Sui Feng and Xiao Luo are the same, you three haven't been using drugs, have you?"

The others also gathered around.

"What's going on with Lao Yue?"

"What happened?" Xu Feng asked with concern.

Yue Linfei sighed and plopped down on the sofa: "The Revival Church and the Extinction Church have joined forces."

Recently, these two factions have been causing trouble all over the city, resulting in the deaths of many good brothers.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression turned solemn.

Wang Lin raised an eyebrow first, his killing intent palpable: "Need any help?"

"Yeah, do you need any help? With a few of us, what can't we handle?"

"That's right, Lao Yue, just ask if you need any help."

"We've all been free lately."

"So bored out of my mind!!"

Yue Linfei glanced at the crowd, his heart filled with excitement. This was a group of war god-level experts: "Won't this take up everyone's time?"

Xu Feng was the first to stand up and said, "Hey, what kind of cultivation can compare to real combat?"

Wang Leng rubbed his hands together and said, "It's our duty to eradicate evil and protect the people, Old Yue!"

Yue Linfei's eyes lit up, and he stood up, saying, "Heh, since you guys are so energetic, let's give it a try."

"Stop getting excited, let's eat first!" Huang Sen ran out of the kitchen carrying dishes. "Count me in!"

"Uh, then you'll come with me," Xu Feng said, waving his hand.

"okay!"

Upon hearing that he could participate in the special investigation team's operation, Huang Sen became immediately excited.

In just a few words, a group of war gods joined the special reconnaissance team as temporary external experts.

"By the way, do we get a subsidy for participating in the Special Investigation Team's operations?"

"Old Yue?"

Yue Linfei picked up the bowl and began to wolf down his food: "One million per person, that's the most I can get. I'm very poor."

"Hey, as long as there's money, that's all that matters! Let's do it!" Zhou Xian excitedly squatted on the chair, holding the bowl and starting to shovel rice into his mouth.

This heated "anti-traitor operation" has aroused the interest of almost everyone.

Especially these idle people.

(End of this chapter)