Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1769 The Chen Family Enters the Scene
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The main hall of the Dust Mansion.

Mo Yu bowed to Chen Zhang and Chen Xiaojun, who were seated in the main seat, and said in a deep voice, "Fifth Master, Young Master, the current situation is just as you two predicted."

"Under the strong call of the four bigwigs, Prince Xue Jiqing, Marshal Ge Laihao, Lord Zuo, and His Majesty Shi Wen'an, and in order to avenge the four Your Majesties who were assassinated, Tong Yangyuan and the other two, all the major factions in the court have put aside their prejudices and invested their elite forces into the underground network."

Chen Zhang's brow twitched slightly, and he pressed further, "What were the specific fates of which factions?"

Mo Yuzheng quickly replied: "Among the powerful ones are the 'Qingquan Society' of the Qing Prince's Mansion, led by Xue Jiqing; the 'Huangji Society' and 'Jinling Society', which belong to the same Imperial Way faction; the 'Chiguang Society' led by the Ge family with military background; our ally 'Yinling Alliance'; and the 'Mingwang Faction' led by the Tong family."

"In addition, the 'Zhishui Society' led by the Shui family of Tianshui, the 'Xuanyi Alliance' nominally affiliated with the Shi family, as well as more than a dozen other factions such as the 'Qingge Alliance', 'Cangyu Society', 'Western Three Systems', and 'Minghua Society' have all become deeply involved."

He paused slightly, then added, "Of course, many factions also came with the intention of taking advantage of the chaos to seize benefits and fish in troubled waters."

Chen Zhang smiled faintly, "So, the Flaming Sun Banner, Thunderclap Palace, Vast Ocean Court, and Wolf Smoke Society have all joined?"

“Yes, Fifth Master.” He emphasized solemnly, “Families and sects of all sizes are pouring in, and the entire underground network has become a boiling battlefield.”

"The underground forces, led by the Ghost Market, the Money Worship Cult, the Sand Mother Cult, the Spirit Cult, the Dark Tree People, and the remnants of the Blood Desire Cult, are engaged in fierce skirmishes with these influxes of forces in various corners, resulting in a chaotic melee."

"According to my preliminary estimate, the total number of people from various factions who have penetrated deep into the underground network is probably no less than five thousand!"

This underground net is not naturally formed.

It is a huge scar left over from the various catastrophes, dramatic changes in the earth's veins, and even ancient secret wars in the capital, and its scale is astonishing.

The entire Tiandou region is divided into 48 districts with countless entrances and exits. Its spatial scale is believed to be close to three-quarters of the Earth's capital, nearly 2000 square kilometers!

Hundreds of thousands of people operate underground year-round.

At this moment, this vast dark domain has become a battlefield of carnage.

After listening, Chen Zhang asked, "With such a large scale and such a commotion, has our Fighting Soul City been summoned?"

Mo Yu shook his head: "No. Super organizations or top sects like our four major organizations, as well as the Seagod Island branch, Haotian Sect, and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, have not yet received an official conscription order. They seem to be still observing, or perhaps they have not yet been included in the core circle of this 'purge'."

Chen Zhang turned his gaze to Chen Xiaojun: "Xiaojun, what do you think of this matter?"

Chen Xiaojun did not answer directly, but asked, "Fifth Brother, how did things go in the arena today?"

Chen Mu shook his head: "Don't mention it, Lao Liu. The audience is sparse. The 120,000-seat arena is not even half full. It's very desolate!" "Many of the Soul Masters who usually watch the games have probably gone underground by now. As for the rest, they are probably too scared to go out because of the storm and the sounds of fighting coming from underground."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaojun smiled and said, "Such a grand event, a once-in-a-century gathering of heroes in the capital, wouldn't it be a pity if our Chen family were to be absent?"

After exchanging a glance with Ding Bingming, Zhu Yanfeng said, "Young Master is absolutely right! The underground network is deeply entrenched and has always been a lucrative target. Judging from the current situation, after this battle, the underground power structure will inevitably undergo a drastic reshuffle, or even be completely redefined."

"If we can seize this opportunity to gain a foothold in the underground network and establish a stable base or channel, it will be a huge benefit for the family's future intelligence gathering, special material procurement, circulation of certain items that are not suitable for public display, and even the sale of stolen goods and shopping! Yu Zheng, you are in charge of intelligence, what do you think?"

Mo Yuzheng immediately affirmed, "Grand Steward's insight is brilliant! Indeed. The value of underground networks, especially in a power center like the capital, far exceeds what is visible on the surface. This is truly a golden opportunity to intervene."

Xia Yun and Qin Luguang both nodded.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Chen Zhang immediately decided, "Alright! Since we all think this is a golden opportunity, let's go and join in the fun!"

Chen Xiaojun added, his thinking clear: "However, it would be too obvious and attract attention if the Chen family were to act alone. The three families should unite, bringing in the Yang family and the Ximen family, and uh, the Flying Knife Li family can also be brought in."

He pondered for a moment, "We will send people to the Ximen family's 'Fire Knife Pavilion' (the Ximen family is known for its fire, metal, and spiritual attributes, and has a certain influence in forging, especially in knife weapons). Many of the weapons from the Fire Knife Pavilion are sold to the underground in the capital. They must have some understanding of the undercurrents of the underground network that we have not yet grasped."

He further planned, "We'll find Grandpa Ximen Wenming at the Great Soul Arena and ask if Soul City, as a whole, will participate in this underground purge. If so, that would be best; with a powerful backer, it would be legitimate, and our strength would be most concentrated. If not,"

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Chen Xiaojun's eyes. "Then let's settle for second best and contact other elder families to join forces! More people means more power, and we can make sure we can grab our share of the 'benefits' in this mess!"

“Alright!” Chen Zhang nodded and decisively ordered, “Uncle Lü Guang, Yu Zheng, you take your men and move out immediately. The primary task is to find out the situation of our Northeast region’s underground network—the distribution of adversaries, potential attack locations, safe routes, known dangers… We must obtain this crucial information as soon as possible!”

Mo Yu's expression hardened, and he solemnly replied, "Yes, sir. I will depart immediately. The situation in the Northeast region is relatively complex, but we will sort it out as soon as possible."

Chen Zhang turned his gaze to Zhu Yanfeng: "Uncle Yanfeng, on behalf of the Chen family, please pay a visit to Uncle Wenming and other elder families who are on good terms with us, especially the Xue family, the Chen family, and the Long family. They have a lot of influence here. Uh, also pay a visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Such a big matter, it's impossible for everyone not to have their own thoughts."

Zhu Yanfeng nodded steadily: "Understood, Fifth Master, I'll go right away."

“Time is of the essence,” Chen Zhang thought for a moment, then continued, “Uncle Xia Yun, you should go too. Go separately from Uncle Yan Feng, and make sure to convey our determination to join forces and our sincerity in sharing the benefits.”

Xia Yun cupped his hands in greeting: "Yes, Fifth Master."

The men accepted the order without hesitation, immediately turning and leaving quickly. Their figures disappeared through the doorway, leaving only a sense of urgency and efficiency in the air.

After the hall quieted down, Chen Zhang continued, "Uncle Bingming, will you accompany me to the backyard?"

His gaze was deep. "Such a huge storm, with turbulent waves underground and calm waters on the surface. We need to consult with Xue Gu about this matter first and hear her opinion."

(End of this chapter)