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Chapter 294 Primordial Divine Armament, A New Beginning! (Please vote with monthly tickets!~)

Hearing this, Su Wanqing nodded helplessly and gently placed the marker on the edge of the whiteboard: "That analogy is indeed valid, but don't underestimate those gangsters who can only fight with their bare hands. Without circulating their qi and blood techniques or using visualization methods, those guys who can stand firm in the Abyss Corner are no different from humanoid beasts, relying solely on their honed physical strength."

"Their close-quarters combat skills are definitely a level above those of outsiders."

Fang Qingyu listened and nodded in agreement: "That's true."

His own body was tempered by both the power of the Dragon Transformation and the authority of the Divine Firmament.

It has long surpassed its peers, even without using any extraordinary power.

Its strength is also terrifying.

For him, crashing through a building was like smashing a block of tofu.

Then, Fang Qingyu turned his gaze to Su Wanqing and got to the point: "So, now that we've arrived in the City of Injustice, what's the first thing we should do?"

Su Wanqing immediately turned around, her slender finger precisely pointing to a circled area near the port on the whiteboard map, marked with three words: [Gray Rock District].

"The first step is to establish a foothold," she said decisively. "Whatever you want to do, you need a solid base first."

"The core of this mission is to suppress a large-scale riot and get a clear picture of the situation, but the prerequisite is that we must first establish a firm foothold ourselves. There are no empty rooms for rent in the City of Injustice; any place with a roof and walls means ownership."

She paused, then tapped the [Gray Rock Zone] with her fingertip: "My suggestion is to start here."

"The Gray Rock District is located on the edge of the outer city, near the port. It is a mixed bag of people, but the forces there are not so deeply entrenched."

“We need a base of operations, either by paying rent, which requires a massive amount of Unjust City currency, ‘Grey Crystals,’ which we have almost none of since we’re new here, or…”

Su Wanqing's lips curled into a sharp smile as her gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Fang Qingyu's face: "Fight! Take over a piece of territory directly!"

"Fight?" Chu Kuanglan's eyes lit up, and his fists clenched instinctively. "I know this one! Who should we fight?"

Su Wanqing's finger stopped on a marker with a simple azure dragon pattern within the [Gray Rock District] area: "There is an Azure Dragon Gang here. The gang leader is 'Sea-Splitting Blade' Lei Meng, a Martial Saint at the initial stage, and his swift blade is quite famous in the Gray Rock District."

"The core members of the gang are about thirty people, and the number of scattered members attached to them is probably close to one hundred. They control an area in the Gray Rock District near the dock warehouse, with several houses and an abandoned small freight yard. The location is good, easy to defend and difficult to attack, which is perfect for us to settle down."

She analyzed, "Lei Meng's strength is not top-notch among the initial stage of Martial Saint, and the overall strength of his gang is not strong either. In the Gray Rock District, he is only considered a second-rate to lower-class gang, making a living by collecting protection fees from dock laborers and small merchants."

"Although we are fewer in number, our quality absolutely crushes theirs."

"Qingzi, you can easily handle Lei Meng, and the others will have no problem dealing with those small fry. Taking them out and seizing the territory is the fastest and most decisive way."

Fang Qingyu stared at the azure dragon symbol on the map, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the door frame, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Should we just attack?
With their team's strength, wiping out a small gang with only a Martial Saint at the initial stage would indeed be a piece of cake.

The gap between people of the same level can sometimes be greater than the gap between a person and a dog.

Moreover, each of them is an elite capable of fighting beyond their level.

But the problem is
“It’s too conspicuous.”

Fang Qingyu spoke slowly, his brows furrowed slightly, "We're new here, and our goal is still to suppress the riots in the inner city."

"If we were to blatantly wipe out a local gang and seize territory as soon as we landed, it would be like throwing ice into a boiling pot of oil. We would instantly become the target of everyone's attention, be watched by all forces, and might even attract the attention of the real big shots in the inner city, alerting them. This would be detrimental to our subsequent operations."

He looked at Su Wanqing: "Is there a more discreet way? Like... joining them first?"

Su Wanqing was slightly taken aback, then her eyes lit up: "Join? That's an idea! We can all find a new identity and join the Azure Dragon Gang together."

"It's perfectly reasonable for a declining small family to seek protection from local gangs in order to gain a foothold in the Gray Rock District. Lei Meng has limited strength but great ambitions and has always wanted to expand his power. The ten of us are definitely a valuable resource for him, and he will definitely accept us."

Fang Qingyu nodded, his thoughts becoming clearer: "Right. By joining them, we can legitimately establish ourselves on their territory and observe the ecology of the limestone district and even the entire outer city up close."

"More importantly, we can use the Green Dragon Gang as a front to slowly gather intelligence about the inner city riots."

"Once we have a clear understanding of the situation in the city, we can then decide whether to take over and completely control the Green Dragon Gang as our tentacles and fortress, or to start from scratch. This will make things much easier and more targeted."

"This is much safer than starting out shouting for war and exposing yourself to everyone's gaze."

"Agreed!" Wei Banmeng was the first to speak, her cool face showing her approval.

Infiltrate, observe, and wait for the right opportunity to act.

It's definitely better than blindly rushing in.

Lu Jiuyuan adjusted his glasses: "Taking a step back to advance, and planning carefully before acting, is indeed a more prudent approach."

Jiang Wei gave a soft "hmm".

Old Qin and the other three had no objections.

They were there to help, so they did whatever Fang Qingyu told them to do.

Although Chu Kuanglan was itching to get involved, he knew the bigger picture was more important, so he scratched his head and said, "Alright, I'll listen to Qingzi. Let's play the gangster for a few days and see how things go before we flip the table."

Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, Su Wanqing smiled and said, "Okay, then it's settled. I will contact the Green Dragon Gang's people at the dock who are in charge of welcoming new members while I'm on the ship. When the ship docks, someone will come to pick us up."

With the plan finalized, everyone discussed the details.

They didn't return to their rooms to rest until late at night.

Three days later.
Hopefully, the massive hull of the Ark will break through the ice floes and sail on the leaden-gray Arctic ice sea.

The biting wind, carrying snowflakes, lashed everything on the deck.

At this moment, the deck was unusually crowded with people, a bustling and noisy scene.

Passengers carrying huge bags rushed onto the deck, standing on tiptoe, craning their necks, and trying to see the sea ahead of the ship.

A restless atmosphere, a mixture of anticipation, curiosity, and a hint of unease, filled the air.

Just now, the captain's deep voice boomed through the ship's public address system: "Attention passengers, the Ark is about to arrive at its destination, the City of Injustice. Please take your carry-on luggage and prepare to disembark. Repeat, we are about to arrive at the City of Injustice."

"The city of injustice? Where is the city?!"

Chu Kuanglan carried a huge tactical backpack that was almost half a person's height, his eyes wide as he scanned the vast icy sea.

Apart from the rolling waves, floating ice floes, and the hazy horizon in the distance, there was nothing in sight; there was no sign of a city.

His loud voice stood out even on the noisy deck.

He was not alone in his bewilderment.

On my first trip to the legendary land of no return, I imagined a gloomy and terrifying fortress or a chaotic and crowded port, not this empty and desolate icy sea before me.

Doubts and questions rose and fell among the crowd.

"You must be mistaken! There's nothing but water and ice up ahead!"

"Is there a problem with the flight path?"

"Is the city of injustice submerged underwater?"

Fang Qingyu, Wei Banmeng, and others were also standing at the bow of the ship.

Hearing Chu Kuanglan's shouts, Su Wanqing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious and expectant smile: "Don't worry, the spectacle is about to unfold. Get ready to witness one of the most incredible creations."

As soon as she finished speaking, as if to confirm her prophecy...
"Boom——!!!"

A deep, resounding roar, as if it came from the depths of the earth, suddenly drowned out all the noise on the deck.

On the sea about a few nautical miles ahead of the Hope Ark.

The peace was completely shattered.

The seawater churned and surged violently as if boiling.

An enormous, curved metal outline, beyond description, is rising slowly from beneath the deep ice sea, forcefully pushing aside billions of tons of seawater with overwhelming force.

That's one.
A massive metal sphere that instantly shatters human cognition.

The Hope Ark, a colossal steel ship, appeared as insignificant as a speck of dust at the feet of a giant before it.

The surface of the sphere is covered with countless metal plates that are full of geometric beauty and the marks of time.

The gaps between the tectonic plates were deep and dark, shimmering with a cold, faint light.

Its entire body has a dark gray-black color, as if it were forged from the core of the oldest star.

Like the core of a planet that has been frozen for billions of years.

Now freed from their restraints, they see the light of day once more.

The process of rising up was as if a continent had been lifted from the seabed and placed on the surface of the ocean.

The deck fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared in disbelief, as if an invisible hand had gripped their throats, forgetting even to breathe.

Countless gazes were fixed on the colossal object that was slowly rising and obscuring half of the view.

Even if everyone is an extraordinary being.

But I've never seen such a large, moving object before.
There's no end in sight to either the left or right.

Before this absolute creative power, both the technology we are proud of and the individual strength of extraordinary beings seem so insignificant.

Fang Qingyu's vertical pupils, which seemed to glow with molten gold, also shone with an unprecedented brilliance, and his heart pounded violently in his chest.

This is... the divinely armed "Mirage"?!

The giant ball has not completely left the sea surface.

When about two-thirds of its volume had risen above the sea level, its ascent came to an abrupt halt.

A huge shadow was cast on the sea, completely enveloping the Ark of Hope.

The light on the deck dimmed suddenly, as if dusk had arrived early.

In this suffocating silence.
"Buzz...creak...creak..."

A deep, loud metallic scraping sound came from the upper part of the giant sphere.

Before everyone's stunned gaze, the thick metal plates of the upper part of the enormous sphere began to move, deform, and separate in a way that was extremely precise and full of mechanical beauty.

Each polygonal, curved metal plate, like the petals of a sleeping lotus in mythology, slowly unfolds and turns outward, layer by layer.

The unfolding of each "petal".

All of this was accompanied by a dull metallic roar and a massive waterfall of seawater cascading down.

As the "petals" unfolded layer by layer, the core, encased within the sphere, finally revealed its mysterious veil to the world.

That was a city.

A city brightly lit, with towering buildings and crisscrossing roads.

It is not built on the inner wall of the spherical shell.

Instead, it seemed to be lifted up in the center of the huge spherical space by some invisible force.

The buildings, arranged in a staggered pattern, range from ancient stone fortresses to modern steel skyscrapers, their styles blending together in a strange yet harmonious way.

Countless lights, like stars, adorn the building, outlining its silhouette and illuminating the dense, spiderweb-like streets.

The port, docks, and huge shipyard facilities are clearly visible, and you can even see smaller boats moving around like ants.

Mirage.

Worthy of the name!

On the sea ahead of the Ark, as the "petals" fully unfold, a waterway formed by seawater will lead directly to the brightly lit city port inside the sphere.

"My God!" Chu Kuanglan finally found his voice, which was dry and hoarse, filled with disbelief and awe. He swallowed hard. "A city is inside such a big ball?!"

He felt his vocabulary completely depleted in the face of this miraculous sight.

Not only him, but almost all the first-time witnesses on the deck fell into a state of collective speechlessness.

First, I was awestruck by the giant metal sphere, larger than a city. Then, I was so stunned by the spectacular sight of a "giant lotus in bloom, containing a universe within" that my brain went blank.

Many people even rubbed their eyes unconsciously, wondering if they were hallucinating.

Looking at the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, Su Wanqing smiled and said, "How about it? No matter how many times you watch this scene, you'll never get tired of it."

He then introduced, "This divine weapon is of the 'Primordial' level. Its origin is very mysterious."

"Too basic?!"

Someone nearby gasped upon hearing this.

The levels of divine weapons are divided into spiritual weapons, mystical weapons, divine creations, primordial ruins, and the Primordial Beginning.

Fang Qingyu's Dragon Sparrow Slaying Calamity is a Xuanbing-level weapon, while Shun Shi's Dragon Craft is a Divine Creation-level weapon.

Unexpectedly, the divine weaponry was two levels higher than that of Shun Shi Long Gong.
It can be that terrifying.

Hope Ark sounded its long whistle, adjusted its course, and slowly sailed into the wide waterway guarded by "petals" leading to the interior of the giant sphere.

The waterway was deep, and it took some time to sail before we finally entered the interior of the mirage.

The light suddenly became bright and constant, and the temperature seemed to rise a bit.

Above them was a metal dome emitting a soft glow, and all around them was a giant metal skeleton supporting the heavens and the earth.

In the distance, the brightly lit city suspended in the center became increasingly clear, and the port facilities were also clearly visible.

When the cruise ship finally docked smoothly in an enormous dedicated berth.

The passengers on deck seemed to wake from a dream, bursting into a huge commotion as they rushed to disembark via the gangway.

Fang Qingyu and his group of ten also moved with the flow of people.

This time, they did not reunite with the Dawn members led by Lin Yu.

Because in Lin Yu's and the others' minds, Fang Qingyu and the others were there to carry out a mission.

So they didn't come up and say they wanted to be together in the City of Injustice.

However, Fang Qingyu was told that if there were any problems, he only needed to say so in the Dawn group, and they would come to help immediately.

Actually, Lin Yu had already mentioned this point when they were in the courtyard.

Even if they went to the City of Injustice, Fang Qingyu only needed to say a word in the group chat if he needed anything, and they would be there at any time.

Hearing them say that, Fang Qingyu naturally couldn't disband the group.

The disembarkation process was not complicated; the port facilities were large and efficient.

Soon, Fang Qingyu and his group walked out of the spacious and bright passenger passage and arrived at a connecting hall with a towering dome.

The hall was bustling with noise, and people dressed in all sorts of different outfits were moving around.

"This way!"

Su Wanqing scanned the area and quickly found her target among the densely packed welcome signs on one side of the reception hall.

On a slightly worn wooden sign, two large characters were crookedly written in red paint: [Su Family].

The two men were holding the sign.

A man in his forties, lean and wearing a faded blue work jacket, with a shrewd and calculating look in his eyes, and a half-smoked cigarette butt dangling from his mouth.

The other one was younger, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a robust build. He was wearing an old T-shirt with a blurry blue dragon pattern printed on it, over which he wore a leather vest. He looked somewhat lazy and was leaning against a pillar, yawning.

Su Wanqing led the group straight over.

The lean man's eyes lit up when he saw Su Wanqing and her group, especially sensing the extraordinary aura emanating from them. He immediately stubbed out his cigarette and greeted them with a warm smile: "Hey! You've come! You must be the Su family brothers, right? You must have had a long journey! I'm Liu San from the Green Dragon Gang, but for the sake of respect, you're called 'Three-Eyed Liu.' This is A Biao." He pointed to the burly young man beside him.

Ah Biao quickly stood up straight, forcing a smile onto his face.

His gaze lingered on Fang Qingyu and Chu Kuanglan for a moment longer, clearly sensing the pressure.

"Brother Liu, Brother Biao, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Su Wanqing stepped forward, a polite smile on her face, her tone carrying a hint of newcomer's courtesy, "I am Su Qing, and these are all members of our Su family. In the future, we will rely on your esteemed gang for your assistance in the Gray Rock District."

"Of course, of course!" Liu San patted his chest, beaming. "Miss Su, you're too kind! Our Green Dragon Gang values ​​loyalty above all else! Chief Lei was overjoyed to hear the Su brothers were coming! He specially sent us to pick you all up! From now on, we're family! Come on, come on, the car's right outside!"

He enthusiastically led everyone outside.

The so-called vehicle was a dilapidated minibus parked on the side of the road outside the hall.

The car body paint was mottled, with rust showing in several places, the windows were also gray, and the tires were severely worn.

In the outside world, this car would have been in a junkyard long ago.

Chu Kuanglan looked at the weathered vehicle and couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Qin Hui and Lao Qiao looked at each other in bewilderment.

The strength of the Azure Dragon Gang seems to be more modest than expected.
Liu San seemed to sense everyone's thoughts, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face, but he quickly straightened his chest and explained with a touch of pride, "Brothers, don't be offended! In our Gray Rock District, there aren't many forces that can afford four-wheeled vehicles! This precious thing was acquired by the gang leader after a lot of effort! It's much better than those gangs that have to run around to the docks to pick people up! It's good enough to have a ride, it's better than walking there, right?"

"That is that is!"

Chu Kuanglan immediately put on a smiling face and flattered in a loud and boisterous voice, "It's a blessing to have a car to ride in! Brother Liu, Brother Biao, thank you for your hard work! This car looks like it can handle heavy loads and be built up, it's a good car!"

His flattery made Liu San and A Biao's smiles widen even more, and they repeatedly said, "Brother, you know your stuff! You know your stuff!"

Everyone got into the car separately.

The interior space is quite large, but the seats are worn out and reek of a mixture of cheap tobacco and old sweat stains.

Chu Kuanglan naturally sat in the passenger seat, next to A Biao who was driving.

Fang Qingyu, Wei Banmeng, Su Wanqing, and others sat in the back.

Ah Biao skillfully started the old car. The engine roared like a tractor, and the car shook violently a few times before it shakily drove away from the port transfer area and merged into a wide but slightly dilapidated main road.

Outside the car window, the cityscape flashed by.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, the architectural style inside the mirage was not as chaotic and disorderly as imagined.

The road is wide, lined with buildings of all shapes and sizes, including sturdy stone houses, shacks made of corrugated iron, and modern-looking multi-story apartment buildings and shops with huge neon signs.

The style is eclectic, but the basic urban functions seem to be all there.

The pedestrians were all different.

If it weren't for the wind blowing in through the car window still carrying the distinctly Arctic chill...

And looking up, you can see the enormous metal dome that emits a constant glow and the crisscrossing, massive supporting structure.
It almost makes you think you're in an ordinary seaside city.

Chu Kuanglan stared curiously through the dusty windshield at the enormous dome-shaped sky above.

At this moment, the minibus drove away from the port area.

Upon entering the city, one can see that the edges of the enormous "petals" supporting the dome are slowly closing inward.

As if night had fallen, a huge shadow began to spread from the edge of the dome toward the center!
"Holy crap?! The lights are off?" Chu Kuanglan exclaimed instinctively.

He hadn't finished speaking.
Just as the giant "petals" were about to completely close.

The moment before the entire city was plunged into darkness!

hum!
The entire "sky" suddenly lit up.

A soft yet incredibly bright light emanated from within the massive metal dome, without any blind spots.

It instantly dispelled all the shadows.

The entire interior of the mirage was illuminated as brightly as day.

The texture of that light was very similar to real sunlight, warm but not dazzling.

"this?!"

Chu Kuanglan was completely dumbfounded. He pointed at the "sky," looked at A Biao who was driving, and then looked at Liu San next to him.

The sudden shift in light and shadow was so natural.

Seeing Chu Kuanglan's shocked expression, Liu San chuckled, with a local's sense of superiority: "How about it, Brother Chu? Awesome, right! Our City of Injustice may not have a good reputation outside, but it has everything it needs! The daytime here is just like the normal world outside. Right now, it's daytime."

"During the day?" Chu Kuanglan looked up at the huge dome radiating warm sunlight, feeling as if his worldview had been refreshed once again. "How is this light produced?"

"Hehe, that's what makes our city so awesome!"

While carefully avoiding pedestrians, Ah Biao interjected with pride, "Mirages can simulate the most realistic sunlight! And when night falls," he deliberately kept everyone in suspense, "look up again, and you'll see a sky full of stars and a moon that look exactly like the real thing, much more beautiful than those polluted skies outside."

"hiss"

Qin Hui, Qi Hao, and the others in the back seat couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

This divine weaponry is quite miraculous.

Can it even simulate the sun, moon, and stars?
Once the initial novelty wore off, Chu Kuanglan remembered his business.

He pulled out half a pack of cigarettes he had bought on the ship, which was of decent quality.

He handed one to Ah Biao, who was driving, and one to Liu San next to him. He then put one in his own mouth, pretended to be in great pain, hesitated for a moment, and then stuffed the remaining half pack of cigarettes into Liu San's hand.

"Brother Liu, Brother Biao, come on, let's perk us up! This road is so bumpy."

Chu Kuanglan skillfully lit the fires for the two men, took a deep breath himself, and then lowered his voice, asking casually, "By the way, you two brothers, I'm new here. I heard things haven't been peaceful in the city lately? What's with the pretty big riots? Will they affect our Gray Rock District?"

A perfectly timed hint of worry appeared on his face.

Liu San took the half-pack of cigarettes, his eyes lit up, and he quickly stuffed it into his pocket, his smile becoming even more sincere and warm.

He took a leisurely drag of his cigarette before slowly saying, "Hey, Brother Chu, is that why you're in such a hurry to find a backer and join our Green Dragon Gang? Don't worry!" He patted his chest, "Those are just evil fires burning in the inner city; they won't reach this corner of our outer city!"

He leaned closer and lowered his voice, "Actually, it's nothing big. It's just that recently the inner city has set up some kind of 'Blood Battle Arena,' which is the most exciting competition in our City of Injustice."

"Hey, what a scene! A sea of ​​people! Gamblers, onlookers, people hoping to make a name for themselves—they all flocked in!"

"As a result, a few groups of fools took advantage of the fact that the competition had attracted the attention of the whole city and the guards had been mobilized to secretly raid several other people's territories."

Liu San exhaled a smoke ring, his face showing a mixture of schadenfreude and a hint of awe: "Tsk tsk, those few businesses that got their places swept aren't pushovers either. They can't stand it, can they?"

"During the break in the competition, it immediately erupted into chaos, with retaliation, counter-retaliation, and looting. The inner city is now in complete disarray, and I heard that quite a few people have died."

Chu Kuanglan feigned surprise and confusion at the opportune moment: "Huh? So bold? They dare to make a move while the city lord is holding an event? Aren't they afraid of breaking the rules and being crushed to dust by the city lord's mansion?"

On the ship, he listened to Su Wanqing explain in detail the core ironclad law of the City of Injustice.

During the city lord's large-scale events, the entire city will enter into a truce.

Liu San's smile faded slightly. He looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to their beat-up car before leaning close to Chu Kuanglan's ear and whispering in a voice barely audible to the two of them, "Who says otherwise! Logically speaking, they wouldn't dare even if they had a hundred lives! But..."

He paused, his voice barely audible, tinged with uncertainty, "I heard that the City Lord seems to be injured, and quite seriously so. There's chaos inside the City Lord's mansion right now."

"That's why those monsters and demons in the inner city, who are usually suppressed, dare to jump out and stir up trouble. They all want to take advantage of this opportunity to grab more territory and gain more benefits!"

Chu Kuanglan's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly. He took a deep drag of his cigarette, slowly exhaling, suppressing his shock, and his face showed a look of realization and gratitude: "Oh, I see! Thanks for reminding me, Brother Liu! I understand now! Once I'm in the gang, I hope Brother Liu and Brother Biao will take good care of me!"

"No problem, no problem! We're all brothers!"

Liu San patted Chu Kuanglan on the shoulder with satisfaction.

Fang Qingyu sat in the back row, seemingly resting with his eyes closed, but Liu San's last few words, spoken in a low voice, clearly reached his ears.

Open your eyes slowly.

There was a hint of absurdity in his eyes.

From what Liu San said, it can be understood that...

A city lord who is at least at the fourth or even fifth rank.
In a city where beings of rank four or higher cannot enter.
injured?
(End of this chapter)