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Chapter 335 The Devilish Muscle Man!?

Wu Feng and Zhou Zhen exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of tension and excitement in each other's eyes. They took a deep breath and stepped into the suite's living room on the top floor of the most luxurious hotel in the City of Injustice.

The overwhelming atmosphere made the two of them feel a slight chill.

Apart from the unfathomable Fang Qingyu.

The white-haired man's gaze swept over them with an oppressive force.

At Fang Qingyu's prompting, the two...

He sat down on the edge of the sofa, looking a little reserved, with his back ramrod straight.

Fang Qingyu sat back down in the main seat, his molten gold vertical pupils calmly sweeping over the two of them, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger: "Do you know my identity?"

He did not deliberately exude an aura.

But the power contained beneath that calm gaze made Wu Feng and Zhou Zhen feel as if they were enveloped by an invisible mountain.

Wu Feng immediately stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply, his posture extremely humble, yet his tone carried the unique frankness and excitement of a martial artist: "I dare not be completely certain, but I am about 80 or 90 percent confident! I am Wu Feng, formerly a member of the Federal Bureau of Justice, and the captain of the third defense team on the Arctic front! This is my brother who has risked his life for me, Zhou Zhen!"

He took a deep breath and looked at Fang Qingyu with burning eyes: "Captain Fang! In that battle on the Arctic ice plains, you severed the third-tier super-large life ghost hand and killed Jiang Taixuan! I was on the outskirts of the battlefield at the time and witnessed the Divine Firmament transforming into a dragon, piercing the sky and piercing the earth! I will never forget that scene!"

He paused, his tone tinged with regret and earnestness: "Back then, I wanted to find you and follow you, but unfortunately, you suddenly disappeared. I searched everywhere but to no avail. I never expected to see you here again in this way."

Fang Qingyu's brows twitched almost imperceptibly beneath his mask.

In the battle on the Arctic ice plains, he did indeed use the Divine Firmament Dragon Transformation technique, which caused a great stir.

But he never expected that someone could lock onto him from such a distance in that environment and recognize his identity.

I never expected that so much time would have passed.

Someone will find him in the city of injustice because of this.

"Given your status and strength," Fang Qingyu's voice remained calm, tinged with a hint of inquiry, "whether you continue your advancement within the Divine Administration Bureau, find a powerful force in the City of Injustice, or even stay on the front lines, you could all thrive. Why...why are you coming to me? Just because of that one battle?"

He asked very directly.

Late and mid-stage Tier 3 Martial Saints are top-tier combatants wherever they are.

His only publicly known achievement was killing Jiang Taixuan.

Although Jiang Taixuan is strong, Wu Feng himself is at the late stage of the third tier, and with Zhou Zhen added to the mix, the two of them could easily accomplish this.

This sincerity in seeking refuge seemed somewhat abrupt.

Wu Feng straightened his back, his gaze meeting Fang Qingyu's scrutiny openly, his voice low yet exceptionally clear and powerful:

"Captain Fang, your strength in killing Jiang Taixuan is nothing special."

"What truly made me decide was your willingness to withstand such immense pressure to suppress Jiang Taixuan."

Hearing this, Lin Yu, who was standing next to him, also felt a sense of resonance.

In fact, she was willing to keep bringing everyone from Dawn with her and follow Fang Qingyu.

This is also the reason.

Why was Fang Qingyu the only one who discovered them and saved them back then?

And they made them kill their enemies with their own hands.

They even went to investigate the mastermind behind it all, wondering why it was Fang Qingyu and not someone else.

This in itself carries a lot of meaning.

The living room was completely silent.

Chu Kuanglan dropped his lazy expression, his large, bright eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

Wei Banmeng's cool eyes seemed to be deep in thought.

Su Wanqing looked at Fang Qingyu quietly, her eyes gentle.

Jiang Wei's clear red eyes swept over the two of them, finally landing on Fang Qingyu.

Fang Qingyu remained silent for a moment.

He could hear the sincerity in Wu Feng's words.

However, Fang Qingyu did not know them before, so it was impossible for him to show any particular enthusiasm based on just a few words from the two.

There was silence for a while.

"can."

Fang Qingyu finally spoke, "To be honest, I do need manpower right now. If you want to follow me, then follow me for now. My team is free to come and go. If you feel that our paths are different, you can leave at any time, and I will never stop you."

"But! My identity, my whereabouts, and everything you have seen and heard about me must not be revealed."

The rest of the sentence was left unsaid.

Wu Feng and Zhou Zhen tensed up and immediately replied in unison, "Captain Fang, rest assured! If there is even the slightest leak, we'll offer our heads in retribution!"

Fang Qingyu nodded slightly, a faint smile on his face: "Just call me Qingzi. That's what they all call me."

He pointed to Chu Kuanglan and the others.

"Okay, Captain Fang."

Wu Feng and Zhou Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, and genuine smiles appeared on their faces as they sat down again.

"You guys are also going to participate in the competition, right?" Fang Qingyu asked. "You'll stay here for now, and we can discuss the specifics after the third-tier competition."

"Understood!" the two replied immediately.

Next, Wu Feng and Zhou Zhen briefly introduced their current situation. They were both independent individuals renting a place in the City of Injustice.

Fang Qingyu nodded, indicating that they could go and rest first.

After the two left their contact information.

After checking into the next room and leaving, the living room became quiet.

Chu Kuanglan, who had been silent until now, immediately stood up, rubbing his hands together, his large, round eyes gleaming with excitement: "Qingzi, I'll go check on these two people?"

Fang Qingyu did not refuse and nodded slightly: "Investigate thoroughly. Especially the reasons why they left the Divine Management Bureau, and what they have done in the City of Injustice over the years."

"Yes, sir!" Chu Kuanglan grinned. "I guarantee I'll dig up every single time they wet the bed when they were little!"

He turned to Lin Yu and said, "Sister Lin, let's get to work. We still need you to investigate this matter."

Lin Yu's delicate face showed a hint of helpless smile, but she still stood up briskly: "Okay."

The two left the suite in a hurry.

Chu Kuanglan's social skills seemed to find perfect expression in the City of Injustice.

Coupled with the Dawn Organization's increasingly sophisticated intelligence network, it is extremely efficient.

Just two hours later.

Chu Kuanglan and Lin Yu returned, carrying a document that wasn't too thick but contained detailed information.

"Hey, Qingzi, I've figured it out!" Chu Kuanglan slammed the documents on the coffee table, grabbed a water glass, took a big gulp, and began to give a passionate report.

"Wu Feng, male, 43 years old, late-stage third-tier Martial Saint. Zhou Zhen, 39 years old, mid-stage third-tier Martial Saint. The two have a life-or-death bond, having faced death together on the Arctic front."

Lin Yu took over the conversation, her voice clear and calm, adding details: "Wu Feng was indeed a member of the Federal Divine Management Bureau, belonging to the 'Zhenhai' branch of the Eastern Region. At the peak of the second tier, he served as the captain of the local city garrison. He has a clean record, many merits, and is described as upright, brave, and capable of shouldering heavy responsibilities."

She paused, turned to the next page of the document, and frowned slightly: "The reason he left the Bureau of Justice is recorded as a command error in frontline operations, resulting in the deaths of two team members, twenty-seven years ago. There are questionable markings at the end of this record. We learned through some special channels that the situation at the time was very complicated, not a simple command error, but more like he was made a scapegoat. Wu Feng was deeply resentful about this, disheartened, refused all attempts to retain him and investigations, and voluntarily left the Bureau of Justice to come to the City of Injustice."

“That period of time,” Lin Yu looked up at Fang Qingyu, “was precisely when Chen Wudi rose to fame in the City of Injustice, almost being elevated to an invincible pedestal.”

"Wu Feng seemed to admire Chen Wudi a lot at the time and tried to contact him many times, but Chen Wudi's whereabouts were elusive and he mysteriously disappeared not long after."

"Wu Feng has been shuttling between the City of Injustice and the Arctic front, without joining any other faction. He makes a living by taking on missions to hunt down ghosts and act as a bodyguard, and occasionally he also helps transport important supplies to the front. His partnership with Zhou Zhen is quite famous among the independent players in the City of Injustice, and they are known as the 'Feng-Shi Duo' (Feng and Shi Duo), with a very good reputation. They are loyal, law-abiding, never bully the weak, and have never taken on any heinous missions."

"Zhou Zhen's background is relatively simple. He comes from a small martial arts family in the Federation. After the family declined, he moved to the Arctic front and followed Wu Feng after they met. He is honest and kind, but very reliable in battle, especially good at defense and protracted warfare."

Chu Kuanglan added from the side, "We checked all their public and semi-public activities in the City of Injustice, including some underground black market transaction records, and found no signs of deep collusion with major forces such as the Lingxiao Society or the Huanggu Group. They have absolutely no connection with the Tianfa Society. In short, they are just two clean individuals."

Fang Qingyu took the documents and quickly flipped through them.

The information was very detailed, including a list of some of the missions the two had carried out, the main people they had contacted, and even their locations in several key areas of the City of Injustice.

Just as Chu Kuanglan and Lin Yu said.

Their resumes are clean, their behavior is ethical, which is highly consistent with their self-descriptions.

He gently placed the documents on the coffee table, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the living room.

"What do you think?" Fang Qingyu asked.

Although the two third-tier players just arrived.

Old Chu and his group remained silent due to their limited strength.

However, they were all people Fang Qingyu knew best. Since two third-tier individuals wanted to join, Fang Qingyu naturally had to ask for their opinions.

Chu Kuanglan was the first to speak: "Qingzi, I think these two brothers have good eyes and speak honestly. With their achievements in the Federation, they could easily become powerful officers or even generals. They don't need to come here and pretend to be humble and deceive people. I think they came here because of you and your spirit. They should be reliable."

Wei Banmeng's cool voice rang out, carrying a rational analysis: "Based on the existing intelligence, the credibility is very high. They have been in the City of Injustice for many years, with no bad records and a good reputation."

"While the reasons for their departure from the Bureau of Divine Intervention are questionable, considering the context at the time and their subsequent actions, they should not be considered true criminals. They also possess sufficient strength, which is very helpful to our current development."

Lin Yu and Su Wanqing nodded slightly.

I agree with everyone's opinion.

Jiang Wei didn't speak, but looked at Fang Qingyu with silent support in her clear red eyes.

Her attitude was clear: Fang Qingyu's decision was her decision.

Fang Qingyu pondered for a moment, then tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the sofa a few times.

The opinions of the group were largely in agreement, and they all tended to accept it.

He basically acknowledged the sincerity of Wu Feng and the other person.

“Alright.” Fang Qingyu finally made the decision. “Then let’s accept them for now. Old Chu, Banmeng, and Old Lu, you should spend more time with them and get to know them as soon as possible. Lin Yu, keep an eye on their movements at Dawn as well.”

He glanced at everyone, his tone becoming serious: "But remember, you can't be too careful. You can't let your guard down."

"Don't worry," Chu Kuanglan grinned widely, "Leave it to me."

……

Days 2 and 3 of the knockout stage.

It passed by uneventfully.

Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei maintained their undefeated record. As the competition progressed, their opponents' strength was indeed increasing.

But the reputation of "Thor" and "White Fire" is becoming increasingly intimidating.

Fewer people dare to admit defeat outright.

But very few dare to actually take the plunge.

Fang Qingyu only used the power of the Divine Firmament Envoy.

Whether it's a precise strike with a golden lightning spear refined to its utmost, a clearing of the field by summoning a small-scale thunderstorm with the authority of the Divine Firmament, or a close-quarters fight with the Thunder-Cutting Fist Technique, each victory is clean and decisive, showcasing the ferocity, speed, and destructive nature of the Divine Firmament Thunder to the fullest extent.

There is no longer a need to use a powerful and energy-consuming technique like "Divine Firmament - Dragon Transformation".

It relies solely on the three forms of "Thunder Cutter" combined with the authority of the Divine Firmament.

That was enough to sweep aside all the other undefeated opponents.

Jiang Wei's fighting style was even more overwhelming, almost holy.

Wherever the pure white flames passed, whether it was condensed energy, sturdy shields, or unpredictable divine magic, they were all purified and incinerated.

Her opponents often couldn't even touch the hem of her clothes.

Forced into a sorry state by the terrifying white flames, they were ultimately forced to admit defeat.

The three-day knockout stage has concluded, and the final standings have been determined.

"Thor" and "White Fire" are tied for first place with a perfect record of 120 points!

And those who, along with them, maintained their perfect record.

Only ten people remain.

These twelve top fighters, who remained undefeated throughout the knockout stage, were dubbed the "Twelve Heavenly Kings" by the audience and media of the City of Injustice.

They became the brightest star in this year's Tier 3 competition and the strongest contender for the final championship!
The list of these twelve people, along with some publicly available information, had already circulated on the arena's light screen and on the desks of various powerful factions.

Fang Qingyu and his colleagues also studied it carefully.

The other ten are indeed very strong.

There are veteran martial arts masters who have been famous for many years, cunning apostles, and mysterious dark horses who have emerged out of nowhere.

But from Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei's perspective...

While troublesome, it is not enough to pose a real threat.

The rewards for making it into the top 256 are also extremely generous.

Each person receives 10 pure crystals.

This is twice as much as the second order.

This demonstrates the importance that the City of Injustice places on third-tier powerhouses.

While Fang Qingyu and others were focused on the competition.

The limestone region is also undergoing tremendous changes.

The destruction of the Ironflow Gate was like a boulder thrown into a calm pond, stirring up towering waves.

The enormous iron gate.

Within just a few days, it collapsed, and its territory and businesses were swallowed up by the Green Dragon Gang with lightning speed.

The ruthless methods and formidable combat power displayed by the Green Dragon Gang completely shocked the entire Gray Rock District.

The others had previously been eyeing the Green Dragon Gang covetously.

Even the major gangs that had been secretly exchanging glances with the Iron Stream Sect suddenly fell silent, like frightened quails.

Posts seeking goodwill and cooperation flooded the headquarters of the Green Dragon Gang.

Some gangs have voluntarily ceded some of their most profitable neighborhoods in an effort to foster good neighborly relations.

Some gangs offered generous gifts, hoping to live peacefully under the protection of the Green Dragon Gang.

Even more extreme, some sent people directly to express their desire to merge.

As the most powerful fighter and leader of the Green Dragon Gang, Su Qiang managed the situation in an orderly manner under the remote command of Lao Chu and others.

They strictly followed the strategy set by Fang Qingyu.

Strike down some, recruit others, and deter others.

The territory of the Green Dragon Gang expanded rapidly, like an inflating balloon, and its influence covered almost half of the Gray Rock District!

The number of personnel, resources, and influence have all reached unprecedented heights.

Chu Kuanglan, Wei Banmeng, and the others were able to stay in the core area of ​​the City of Injustice with peace of mind, watching Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei's match while remotely monitoring the dynamics of the Gray Rock District.

However, the city of injustice itself is not without its troubles.

The most explosive news is the conflict between the Heavenly Punishment Society and the Wild Bone Gang.

The Heavenly Punishment Society, an organization that has always maintained a low profile, has unusually issued a public statement.

They declared a full-scale war against the Wild Bone Gang.

This means that there is no room for maneuver for either side.

Not to be outdone, the Wild Bone Gang's deputy leader, Gu Yan, personally stepped forward and issued a strong response in front of the media, declaring that the Wild Bone Gang would completely eradicate the Heavenly Punishment Society, this wicked and corrupt cult!

The declaration of full-scale war by the two top powers instantly ignited the entire City of Injustice.

In the streets and alleys, in taverns and casinos, everyone was talking about the impending storm.

The betting market was already bustling with activity, and all sorts of rumors and gossip were flying around.

The atmosphere in the area where the two major powers meet is extremely tense.

Small-scale frictions and conflicts occur almost every moment.

at the same time.

A rumor from outside the Federation also spread quietly through the City of Injustice like a plague.

Panic about the impending full-scale invasion of the Fate Demon.

Large numbers of ordinary people, and even low-level superhumans, from all over the Federation, brought their families and flocked to the City of Injustice through various clandestine channels, seeking refuge in this "lawless land."

This made the already chaotic and unjust city even more crowded.

Soaring prices have led to a sharp increase in public security pressures.

The air was filled with a restless and uneasy atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing.

"The federal government is also losing control; there are terrifying videos all over the internet!"

"Damn it, I only came here because I heard this godforsaken place was a safe haven! I paid so much for admission, and it turns out this place is no safe haven at all!"

Is this world really going to die?

Similar conversations are taking place in every corner of the city.

The morning after the elimination rounds of the third-tier tournament ended.

The core area of ​​the city of injustice.

The wide streets leading to the central arena were once again filled with people.

Today marks the start of the Round of 256, and the main competition is about to begin.

Fang Qingyu and his group met up with Wu Feng and Zhou Zhen.

They walked together toward the arena.

After two days of getting to know each other and being deliberately courted by Chu Kuanglan, this "social terrorist".

Wu Feng, Zhou Zhen, and Chu Kuanglan were already quite familiar with each other, and their conversations were less reserved and more casual, like those of comrades-in-arms.

"Old Wu, Old Zhou, how did you sleep last night? Today's going to be tough!"

Chu Kuanglan patted Wu Feng's shoulder in a loud and boisterous manner.

Wu Feng smiled and nodded: "Not bad. My opponent is also a late-stage Tier 3 fighter, with fast and tricky swordsmanship, which is a bit troublesome, but not a big problem." His tone was confident.

Zhou Zhen also smiled innocently: "My opponent is the Chosen One, whose abilities are exactly what I can counter."

The group chatted as they walked, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Wu Feng seemed to suddenly remember something, moved closer to Fang Qingyu, lowered his voice, and said with a hint of seriousness and strangeness on his face: "By the way, Qingzi, there's something I think I should remind you of."

"Oh? What is it?" Fang Qingyu asked, glancing sideways.

"It's about another one of the Twelve Heavenly Kings."

Wu Feng carefully chose his words, his gaze sweeping over the noisy crowd around him. "It's... that guy everyone jokingly calls 'Devil Muscle Man'."

Chu Kuanglan, with his sharp ears, immediately leaned closer, his large, round eyes filled with curiosity: "Devil Muscle Man? That guy who fights by relying entirely on his physique, like a lump of iron? What's wrong with him? I watched his matches, and although he can take a beating, his attack methods seem rather ordinary. Just a brute!"

Wei Banmeng and others also turned their attention to it.

They had all read the information about the Twelve Heavenly Kings, and the burly man nicknamed "Devil Muscle Man" did indeed have distinctive features.

His defense is ridiculously strong; any attack that hits him is like a tickle.

His fighting style is to charge straight at the enemy and defeat them with brute force.

Wu Feng shook his head, his expression becoming even more serious: "We can't underestimate him. His previous opponents couldn't force him to show his true strength. Yesterday, I heard a bit of a rumor from an old friend who works inside the arena."

He paused, lowering his voice even further, so that only the few people around him could hear him: "I heard that the Demon Muscle Man can withstand a fourth-tier opponent."

"What?!" Chu Kuanglan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "A direct confrontation with a fourth-tier opponent?! Old Wu, are you sure you're not mistaken? Isn't that guy a third-tier opponent?"

Lu Jiuyuan frowned immediately: "Is the source of this information reliable?"

Wu Feng smiled wryly: "My friend didn't tell me where he heard it from, but it's better to believe it than not."

He looked at Fang Qingyu: "Qingzi, if the rumors are true, then this 'Devil Muscle Man' is probably the biggest variable in this competition, besides you and Sister Jiang, and may even be the most terrifying opponent!"

A direct confrontation with a fourth-tier opponent!

Fang Qingyu's molten gold-like vertical pupils narrowed slightly.

Internal staff.
If it's truly reliable information I heard.

It could only be heard from the city lord who never cared about anything.

This is a message that the city lord deliberately leaked to them!?
(End of this chapter)