Abyss Summoner

Chapter 549 - 536: Unprovoked Provocation

Corpses lay scattered on the ground.

The rebels have been largely massacred, and these dead are considered elites. Li Hongyi owes his current status partly to the efforts of these strong individuals.

But now, to consolidate the newly established regime headed by Chen Feng, those who sought to surrender did not hesitate to draw their blades. Initially, there was some guilt, but as the death toll rose, their mindset began to change.

All four have bloodied their hands. Having survived this far in the apocalypse, their mentality has long surpassed that of ordinary people. At this point, there is no turning back, so they might as well go to extremes.

The scene of Chen Feng killing Li Hongyi is still fresh in their minds, making them aware that on this land, a change of regime has occurred, and the other side is undoubtedly the new voice of authority here.

Although new to the domain, Chen Feng, despite his sheer power, requires local manpower to control the vast forces.

Being seasoned veterans, they could easily tell that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: kill the Warriors placed in important positions and then replace them with their cronies. Their own forces would naturally rise in stature.

Eliminate dissenters, expand power.

Never gauge a person’s humanity, not long ago, these individuals felt profound distress over the fate of their comrades and Li Hongyi, but now, with their hands stained with comrades’ blood, they’ve wholly sided with Chen Feng, fearing that these people would become stumbling blocks in their ascent.

After discussions, a hint of crimson appeared in their eyes.

Li Hongyi’s influence affected hundreds of thousands. Besides these surrendering individuals, there are many key henchmen scattered in vital positions. If they learned of their leader’s brutal murder, they might just opt to join other factions for self-preservation.

Chen Feng has placed the burden of stabilizing the forces on these individuals. If a large-scale defection indeed occurs, they might face retribution.

A radical move!

There is only one word to solve these problems.

Kill!

The four summoned their confidants, whispered a few words, as this slaughter had not ended, but rather just begun.

At this point, the Warriors wielding blades were beyond redemption, unclear about the happenings but forced to blindly follow their leader’s path into darkness, clenching their teeth and nodding fiercely to carry out the beheading act.

At this moment, Yan Xiu witnessed the entire battle unfolding from a corner of the villa. Although there had been friction amongst the leaders in the past, with Li Hongyi overseeing things, there hadn’t been such large-scale armed fights.

Yet now, those who once fought side by side seemed to harbor a deep-seated enmity, transforming into terrifying Demons.

And the instigator of all this was the man behind him.

Yan Xiu sensed despair seeping into his heart.

However, what right did he have to criticize these traitors? Even he, driven by fear and survival instincts, had been appointed by Chen Feng as the new head of this force, but only he knew he was merely a pitiful puppet.

Just then, a bright light flashed across the sky, followed by a striped silhouette swooping down, landing amidst the crowd.

It was a massive White Tiger.

The White Tiger was but an apparition, with its four paws outstretched like steel hooks, standing over four meters tall. The ferocious roar dispersed the surrounding dust and sand, its might unparalleled.

Within the phantom was a figure, dressed opulently, showing no sign of distress amidst the apocalypse; rather, resembling a noble, it inspired a sense of inferiority among others.

Though the man hadn’t entered the Golden Tier, there was a faint hint of gold on the forehead of the White Tiger’s phantom, almost lacking just a moment of insight or a battle to breakthrough into the Golden Tier, further enhancing his power.

Yan Xiu frowned upstairs and said in a deep voice: "This is one of Flaming General Shi Xiong’s men, named Wang Duan. His strength is exceptional, considered the top warrior under Shi Xiong’s command."

Chen Feng remained silent, understanding why the other had come. It had been previously mentioned by Yan Xiu that Xiamen City wasn’t a monolith, with multiple factions experiencing some friction.

Where there are people, there will be disputes.

With such a heavy disturbance happening on Li Hongyi’s territory, it’s impossible to hide from other factions.

The weasel paying his respects to the chicken is bound to have ill intentions.

Wang Duan is unexpectedly handsome, likely having set foot in the Golden Tier, capable of handling two pinnacle adversaries without falling behind. Furthermore, his facial features are exquisite and perfect, like a golden ratio, sparkling gemstone eyes, thin lips, with a tall nose making him appear vibrant and unrestrained.

One glance reveals the extraordinary nature of this person.

The son of heaven.

Such individuals are naturally chosen by the heavens, one of the rare elites in the apocalypse. Chen Feng, possessing the Power of Faith, can glimpse some mysteries. Upon seeing the other at first glance, he realized this person’s future is immeasurable; once he enters the Golden Tier, his energy would transform, surpassing by leaps and bounds, not even Li Hongyi and his companions can compare.

Who would have thought someone like that would emerge here!

That’s right, the apocalypse presents countless possibilities. Take people like Li Hongyi, who entered Golden Tier early, but it’s like urban renovation, inexplicably being given millions in demolition benefits, he’s completely a nouveau riche.

Though his wealth is astonishing, it’s merely dead money. Once the gold and silver are exhausted, he’ll be reverted to his original form.

However, someone like Wang Duan is like a workplace elite who has stepped up to the peak step by step, with no backing behind him, no demolished house from his family, everything depends on his own struggle. But it is precisely because of this that his foundation is more solid. Once he grasps wealth, not only does he not fall back, but he can use money to make more money, even pioneering his own financial era.

This person’s future is incalculable.

Chen Feng, seeing the other party, couldn’t help but give some comment.

"So many people have died, what exactly are you doing?"

Wang Duan, seeing everything in front of him, couldn’t help but be slightly stunned. He already knew there was an internal conflict here, but the level of tragedy exceeded his realm of cognition.

Furthermore, besides dead people, there were a lot of living corpses and Skeleton Warriors surrounding the area. Why were these Undead Creatures congregating here?

A trace of thought floated in Wang Duan’s mind.

"This is not your concern!"

Among the four, a leader with a poisonous scorpion tattoo on his face frowned and immediately spoke in opposition, having pledged full allegiance to Chen Feng. At this time, an adversarial force appearing midway, he naturally wouldn’t show a good face.

"Wang Duan, this is our family affair. Could it be Shi Xiong wants to interfere too?" someone on the side supported.

Wang Duan was taken aback, but there was little change in his expression, then he said: "Your family affairs are naturally not something I will meddle in, but what’s the matter with these living corpses and skeletons? Where is the King of the Sea Curtain? I’d like to pay a visit."

King of the Sea Curtain?

Li Hongyi had long been beheaded, and besides him, several strong figures had also been massacred. For Wang Duan to want to visit was simply impossible.

The few asked felt the pain, their expressions somewhat flustered. After hesitating for a few seconds, they finally said, "The king is already resting. Whatever the matter, come to visit tomorrow!"

But Wang Duan wasn’t someone easily deceived. He noticed the subtle lies straight away, and his mind began to ponder.

The factions in Xiamen City had long been displeased with each other. Only, they usually had big figures sitting in town. Once they tore their faces, no one could estimate what kind of drastic change would occur.

Thus, Shi Xiong sent him this time, precisely to investigate the real situation. But seeing their expressions when talking about Li Hongyi, unexpectedly hesitating, could it be... something significant had happened here?

To know the result, one must take a closer look.

Thinking of this, Wang Duan took a step forward, and at this time Chen Feng’s loyal supporters immediately became tense, shouting angrily: "Wang Duan, I’ve already said, to visit the king, come again tomorrow. Does Shi Xiong want to declare war?"

"Say this for the last time, please go back, otherwise, don’t blame us for being merciless!"

"Prepare, if Wang Duan takes another step forward, kill without exception!"

The few were already on the same boat as Chen Feng, and at this moment, they couldn’t allow Wang Duan to enter the room. If he knew Li Hongyi had died, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But even when threatened, Wang Duan showed a careless attitude, grimaced, and said: "Just by you few wretches want to stop me?"

Eyeing that he was already pressed to the door, Li Hongyi didn’t surface, not only him but other strong figures in the force didn’t appear either, only a few small lackeys. Wang Duan’s mind was more certain of his guess.

That’s right.

Even though they were fierce figures in the force, but in this world, fists are king. These people couldn’t reach Wang Duan’s eyes.

"Kill without mercy? I want to go in now to visit the King of the Sea Curtain, let’s see who can stop me?!" Wang Duan had already torn off the facade. These skeletons and living corpses, although terrifying, didn’t count as anything in front of him. At worst, he could retreat unscathed.

At this moment, the tiger head behind Wang Duan suddenly opened its mouth and spewed out a white beam of light. A fierce explosion followed, then these beams swept through the void and bombarded towards the ground.

"Bang!"

A loud noise, earth-shaking, countless soils flipped over, causing the warriors in front to be overturned.

"Hmm, such strength dares to confront me. If you want to peek at my secrets, be prepared to pay the price with your life." Chen Feng’s eyes flashed, ordering the Undead Mage and Inferior Demon not to act rashly, then turned around, placing one hand on Li Hongyi’s corpse.

Make use of waste.

Wang Duan was Shi Xiong’s number one warrior; killing him would be equivalent to crippling one of the potential enemy’s arms.

Meanwhile, as Chen Feng pressed his five fingers, a scent of sulfur spread throughout the room, and after a while, a huge and profane monster appeared in the house...