Chapter 482 - 337: Public Opinion Explodes (Part 2)

Chapter 482: Chapter 337: Public Opinion Explodes (Part 2)

"Wu Liangchen’s target is crystal clear: it’s been you from the start. So, our job now isn’t to find him, but to make him come to us!"

As he said this, Qin Zhen’s tone turned decisive.

"So, in my opinion, we need to pull back our lines. We must concentrate all our remaining elite forces on the top floor and on the few essential routes that lead to it. We will abandon control of the other floors and turn this place into a sturdy fortress."

"We also need to repair the top floor’s defense systems and use our remaining resources to fortify our position. If we hold our ground here, Wu Liangchen, who’s still out there, won’t be able to resist. He’ll eventually try to infiltrate and attack."

"And when he does... I refuse to believe he can escape unscathed again!"

As he spoke, a murderous glint flashed in Qin Zhen’s eyes.

This Wu Liangchen had successfully ignited his fighting spirit. He would use Sun Fusheng and the entire skyscraper as his chessboard, setting a death trap and waiting for Wu Liangchen to walk right into it.

After hearing Qin Zhen’s plan, Sun Fusheng finally felt his own fighting spirit return.

Though it felt passive, it was undoubtedly the safest and most viable strategy they had.

He nodded without a moment’s hesitation. "Alright, we’ll do as Hall Master Qin says!"

The orders were quickly relayed down the line.

The remaining forces began to pull back, abandoning the lower floors as Qin Zhen had ordered. They converged on the top floor like a receding tide.

For a moment, the chaos inside the skyscraper subsided considerably. Only the piercing blare of a few alarms remained.

Beyond that, the skyscraper fell into an eerie calm.

Qin Zhen stood before the large screen, his expression grim as he watched the shattered battlefield.

Abandoning the search to dig in and wait for the enemy—it seemed passive, but it was also a show of force directed at Wu Liangchen.

’You want to kill Sun Fusheng, don’t you?’

’Fine. He’s right here!’

’Let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to come and get him!’

’And if he dares to show up, I’ll show him what true top-tier power looks like.’

At the thought, Qin Zhen felt his Qi and Blood surge like an excited tide. His muscles and sinews stretched, letting out a series of deep thrums like the pluck of a massive bowstring.

Meanwhile, outside the skyscraper, the night wind carried the pungent stench of gunpowder into the nostrils of every reporter waiting for a story.

Soon, these reporters—known as news hyenas—began to stir.

"They’re moving! They’re moving! Breaking news, the Sun family’s men are converging on the top floor!"

"What the hell? What’s going on? Why did they suddenly abandon the lower floors?"

"No idea, but something earth-shattering must have happened!"

"Forget about it, just start filming! News like this is a once-in-a-century story. We’ll never get a chance like this again!"

The flashes of cameras were relentless, frantically capturing images of the battered skyscraper.

Thick smoke gathered at the building’s peak, refusing to disperse, like a black cloud pressing down from above.

Lin Wei gripped the ballpoint pen in her hand, her fingertips turning white from the pressure.

Cold sweat soaked her palms, making them feel sticky and uncomfortable.

Her gaze was locked on the building, still billowing black smoke, her pupils reflecting the dancing flames.

’She didn’t know what had happened inside, but judging from the Sun family’s state of high alert, Wu Liangchen must be okay.’

’That was the best possible news.’

But Lin Wei couldn’t shake the anxiety in her heart.

’She just hoped this would all be over soon, and that the man would be safe.’

It was strange. She had only met Wu Liangchen once; everything else she knew about him came from information she had dug up through various channels.

But her feelings for Wu Liangchen were incredibly genuine.

It wasn’t a crush, but a kind of adoration.

If she had to draw a comparison, it was more like how a fan feels about their idol.

"Sister Lin, should we keep filming?" the young cameraman beside her asked in a low voice.

Lin Wei exhaled sharply. "Keep filming. Why wouldn’t we!"

"You got it!"

Meanwhile, online discussion about the incident had completely exploded.

"Holy shit, that Wu Liangchen is a total beast! He actually went in alone, guns blazing, and raised this much hell. The Sun family must be having a massive headache right now!"

"I’m officially declaring Wu Liangchen my idol from this day forward! I’m gonna be just like him, master unparalleled martial arts, and become a hero everyone admires."

"Lay off the video games, buddy."

Discussions like these flooded the internet, but there were also plenty of people carefully analyzing the situation.

"To deal with Wu Liangchen, the Sun family hired not only Qin Zhen from the Earthquake Prison Martial Arts Hall, but also Yin Jiu, who hasn’t been seen in ages. Yin Jiu is treacherous and cunning, and incredibly powerful. I thought with such a huge power disparity, even if Wu Liangchen managed to infiltrate, he wouldn’t get far—he’d kill a few guards at most."

"But based on the latest developments, something shocking must have happened, because the Sun family suddenly started moving their forces to the top floor. Unfortunately, with such limited information, I can’t guess what’s going on. But one thing is certain: Wu Liangchen has put the Sun family under immense pressure."

You had to admit, there were some sharp minds online. Based on a few limited clues, this poster had vaguely deduced the gist of the situation, earning countless replies.

Tian Zhong Mountain was also following the news. Unlike the netizens, however, he had his own sources.

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before an encrypted message appeared on Tian Zhong Mountain’s communicator.

He opened it. Inside were just four simple words.

Yin Jiu is dead!

Tian Zhong Mountain’s pupils contracted. Even his heart began to pound.

He knew, of course, who Yin Jiu was.

And that was precisely why he found it so hard to believe.

Wu Liangchen had actually killed the powerful level-five Magic user, and so quickly too.

It was utterly astonishing.

Thus, amidst his delighted surprise, he couldn’t help but feel a flicker of apprehension.

He was wary of Wu Liangchen’s power.

Fortunately, from their brief interaction, he’d found the man to be relatively easy to get along with.

Tian Zhong Mountain took a deep breath, pushed aside these stray thoughts, and dialed his father’s number.

He needed to discuss their next move with his father.

’Qin Zhen is still there, so Sun Fusheng probably won’t die. But so what?’

With both its power and prestige having suffered such heavy blows, the Sun family would have a hard time maintaining its current status.

And once the Sun family fell, the massive power vacuum and assets left behind would be a prize for the taking, inevitably attracting contenders from all sides.

Fortunately, the Tian family had already taken the initiative. They should be able to carve out the choicest piece for themselves.

Elsewhere, high in the sky, Tian Yushi also received an internal message.

When she saw the words ’Yin Jiu is dead,’ the faint smile on her face froze.

As a fellow Magic user, she knew better than anyone just how terrifying Yin Jiu was.

’Even with her deepest persona unleashed, the most she could hope for was a draw against him. Killing him would be completely impossible.’

She looked back at the building standing silently in the darkness and murmured to herself.

"Who in the world are you?"

Meanwhile, inside the skyscraper, Wu Liangchen was in the corner of an equipment room, eating.

He had prepared many custom-made energy bars before coming.

The things tasted indescribably bad, but they were packed with nutrients.

He finished one, and a notification popped up in his vision: Life Fire +1.

Wu Liangchen then opened his system panel.

[Name: Wu Liangchen] [Age: 19]

[Life Fire: 4 Wisps]

[Star-Swallowing Meridian Opening Skill (Mastery 985/1000)]

[Hundred Beasts Facing Heaven Stance (???)]

[Eight-Step Wind-Chasing Fist (???)]

[Sun-Chasing Archery Skill (???)]

[Jingzhe Blade Technique (???)]

[Golden Body Cross Training Skill (Mastery (???)]

[Root of Magic (lv4)]

[Opening Veins (98%)]

During the fight earlier, Wu Liangchen had felt a notification flash in his vision.

Looking now, he saw he was right.

His Martial Arts Realm was on the verge of a breakthrough.

His Life Fire, on the other hand, was in a sorry state. He had just replenished it, and now it was back down to single digits.