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Chapter 335 Finding an even more powerful and cruel monster
The bedroom light was turned off.

Only the faint light seeping through the curtains outlined the desk and the stacked books.

Fang Cheng did not rest immediately, but sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes slightly closed, his consciousness slowly receding inward.

Just now, while chatting casually with his mother, he was suddenly struck by a strange feeling.

An unusual spiritual resonance clearly emerged.

The intensity was significantly more pronounced and defined than ever before, seemingly foreshadowing some kind of change.

Fang Cheng quickly composed himself, his consciousness sinking into the magnificent spiritual palace deep within his mind.

The outline of the palace was faintly visible in the gloom, and above the dome was a deep, indescribable darkness.

Several massive pillars and arches supporting the enormous structure cast large shadows.

But tonight, the surroundings are not completely dark; they seem slightly brighter than usual.

A golden sphere of light, representing the core of consciousness, floated quietly in the center, emitting a gentle glow.

And above that vast dome, the individual consciousnesses that symbolize establishing a spiritual connection with themselves are scattered like stars, shining brightly.

One of them shone with unprecedented brilliance at this moment, making it particularly eye-catching.

Its brilliance was so great that it could almost rival the star that represented Wen Xin.

These two stars, like the most dazzling presence in the night sky, hang silently in the dark firmament.

Fang Cheng's gaze focused on the star that had suddenly become brighter.

It represents the projection of a free-spirited individual consciousness within this palace of memories.

Upon closer examination, the reasons behind this are not difficult to discern.

This carefree person developed a certain sense of awe and even admiration for himself while in detention.

At that time, Fang Cheng successfully established a brief spiritual connection with him.

Today, Xiao Sa was released from the detention center and was kidnapped by the Red Tiger Gang.

In a life-or-death situation, he unconsciously revealed a strong will to survive and a plea for greater power.

Like a radio signal, it was precisely captured by Fang Cheng.

Taking this opportunity, the spiritual bond between the two parties was reactivated and solidified with unprecedented strength.

Fang Cheng secretly gave him mental cues to calm his mind and taught him how to deal with threats, helping him to successfully pass Chen Chen's interrogation and escape danger.

A simple act of assistance in reality can create far more ripples in the spiritual world than a simple act can.

This involves some more profound laws.

It vaguely coincides with the concepts of "cause and effect" and "vow power" mentioned in Buddhist scriptures.

Every effort is like sowing a seed.

Every receiving yields a result.

Whether this seed can take root, sprout, flower, and bear fruit may vary from person to person.

But there will always be some feedback, some ripples, causing people and things to evolve in another direction.

The so-called "spiritual resonance" is the result of the interaction between the sender and the receiver on a spiritual level.

The other party's prayers and gratitude are the soil that allows the seed to take root, sprout, and eventually grow.

According to this definition, the stronger the spiritual resonance, the brighter the corresponding starlight will be.

This means that the more "willpower" is returned from the other party.

When this quantitative change accumulates to a certain extent, it may even trigger a qualitative leap.

Perhaps, it can bring great benefits to both of us.

If we categorize the strength of this spiritual connection according to levels of faith...

So, at this moment, Xiaosa's level of self-admiration should have jumped from the initial "new believer" to the level of "devout believer".

A strange feeling welled up in Fang Cheng's heart.

Unexpectedly, the first person to reach the "devout" level was actually a small-time hoodlum like Xiao Sa.

The starlight he represented was even brighter than the starlight representing his mother, grandfather, uncle, and other relatives.

But upon further reflection, I felt relieved.

The feelings that relatives have for you are more about the trust and love that comes from blood ties.

Rather than "faith" or "worship" mixed with emotions such as awe or reverence.

The former is a natural expression of emotion, while the latter carries a sense of spiritual attachment and reliance.

Since the two are different in nature, the resulting forms and changes will naturally also differ.

As for Wen Xin, her feelings for him also contained a degree of admiration.

But the reason for the spiritual resonance lies more in that extremely special "healing" experience.

This discovery undoubtedly confirmed a fact for Fang Cheng.

The ability to achieve spiritual resonance does indeed follow a cause-and-effect relationship; every effort will be rewarded.

More importantly, Fang Cheng clearly sensed it.

As the "star" of elegance shone unusually brightly, the "wishes" transmitted back from it not only increased in quantity but also showed a significant improvement in quality.

That spiritual energy was more condensed and pure than the scattered "wishes" absorbed from other points of light.

As this pure "power of will" slowly merged into the golden sphere of light in the center, Fang Cheng could even feel his spiritual fire tremble slightly.

It was as if the parched seedlings had received sweet rain, or as if the metal had been tempered and become more resilient.

This sense of progress, subtle yet real, is fully reflected in the system panel.

[You are absorbing external ideas and refining your self-awareness; your spiritual energy has increased by 0.001.]

[You are absorbing external ideas and refining your self-awareness; your spiritual energy has increased by 0.001.]

[You are absorbing external ideas and refining your self-awareness; your spiritual energy has increased by 0.001.]

………………

I watched as one notification message after another slowly swept past my eyes.

Fang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had realized something.

The growth of mental attributes does not bring about a direct increase in muscle strength like physical exercise.

However, it can make one's mental world more stable and one's senses more acute and alert.

It also possesses a stronger ability to resist external negative consciousness and psychic attacks.

This is not merely a simple mental enhancement, but an essential path to cultivating the sixth sense, the seventh sense, and even the eighth sense, "Alaya consciousness".

When we reach the end of this road, perhaps we will be able to touch the legendary realm of immortal gods...

Fang Cheng's mind was filled with many thoughts, and he vaguely grasped a path leading to the highest realm.

If one can have enough "devout" level linkers, the pure "power of will" they give back will surely have an immeasurable and enormous impact on one's spiritual evolution.

As his consciousness withdrew from the memory palace, Fang Cheng slowly opened his eyes.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes, then vanished, before returning to normal.

The night is dark.

The alarm clock on the table ticked away, its hour hand quietly pointing to midnight.

Fang Cheng quickly took off his clothes, lay down on the bed, and put his hands behind his head.

In the quiet atmosphere, I sorted out everything that happened tonight.

Chen Chen, the leader of the Red Tiger Gang, is an important peripheral force cultivated by the Noah Organization in Dongdu.

Such a person actually chose to betray the organization and took the initiative to come to me, this "mysterious assassin," seeking cooperation.

This is undoubtedly a variable, but also a rare opportunity.

Tonight's unusual "meeting" gave Fang Cheng some new considerations about the current situation. He could clearly sense that Chen Chen was ambitious and cunning, and was far more complex than he appeared on the surface.

Dealing with such a person is like asking a tiger for its skin for an ordinary person.

If you're not careful, you might swallow even the bone fragments.

But Fang Cheng is no ordinary person.

Faced with absolute power, all schemes and tricks are nothing but clumsy performances by clowns.

Based on the information currently available, Chen Chen does indeed have the intention to betray Noah and break free from the organization's control.

If used properly, this local strongman entrenched in Dongdu could become a key piece in the fight against the Noah Organization.

Moreover, he also holds a trump card that is difficult for ordinary people to predict.

Thinking about this, another face came to Fang Cheng's mind.

So dashing...

Although this guy had seen his true face before and had ties to the Red Tiger Gang, there was a risk that his identity would be exposed.

However, he unexpectedly developed a strong spiritual resonance with himself and has become a high-quality provider of "willpower".

The value speaks for itself.

Moreover, this person is quite clever and can handle things well in critical moments.

If he were to act as a "representative" between himself and Chen Chen, it wouldn't be a bad choice.

As for that potential hidden danger...

If we make him completely one of our own, wouldn't the problem be solved?

After a moment's thought, Fang Cheng's slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and he had already made up his mind.

Whether to engage in in-depth cooperation with Chen Chen requires further consideration.

However, further contact is necessary.

The intelligence provided by Chen Chen regarding "Scorpion," a cadre of the Noah Organization, can be used to test their sincerity and ability to cooperate.

He had originally devised a hunting plan to continuously hunt down Noah members in order to weaken their power in Dongdu.

However, the successive elimination of several cadres, including Chen Rui, has likely alerted Noah's top management.

The intelligence network of the Eastern Capital branch must be fully activated at this moment, searching for any suspicious clues.

To avoid arousing suspicion from Noah's intelligence personnel, Fang Cheng had previously instructed Xu Hao not to act rashly, lest his undercover identity be exposed.

Now, with Chen Chen's unexpected "surprise," we can obtain intelligence about the Noah Organization through another, more secretive channel.

Then you can confidently and boldly take action.

Even if there are some oversights during the operation, there is the clue of Chen Chen that can be used to confuse the public.

Even when necessary, it can become a potential shield.

Fang Cheng lay back on the bed and closed his eyes.

Outside the window, the city's neon lights still flicker, outlining the bustling silhouette of this city that never sleeps.

Beneath this bizarre and dazzling appearance, however, turbulent undercurrents are surging.

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The top floor of the Yuanchen Group Building.

As the sun rises, its rays, shining through the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, bathe the luxurious office in a pale golden hue.

Chen Chen rubbed his sleepy eyes, yawned widely, and walked out of the luxurious lounge inside.

On the floor, four men lay sprawled out, their faces bruised and swollen, looking utterly miserable.

Some had dark circles under their eyes, swollen like overripe peaches, while others had cracked corners of their mouths, oozing dark red blood.

Even more outrageous, the arms of two of them were hanging down at an odd angle, clearly broken.

They were wearing several ill-fitting pieces of clothing haphazardly thrown on.

It looked like it had been hastily pulled out of a garbage dump, barely enough to cover its body, which only added to the comical appearance.

Chen Chen's brows furrowed instantly into a deep frown.
"what happened?"

Secretary Liu, standing to the side, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and quickly explained the situation:
"Chairman, those few were knocked unconscious last night and dumped in a garbage dump in the suburbs."

"I woke up in the early hours of the morning, walked a long way in the dark, and finally found a phone in a nearby village to call me when it was light."

"I just sent someone to drive over and bring them back."

When the four unlucky guys saw Chen Chen come out, they struggled to get up, but the movement aggravated their wounds, causing them to grimace and groan in pain.

One of the scarred men, who appeared to have less severe injuries, managed to lift his head, his voice trembling with tears:

"Boss... no, Chairman... we... we've been tricked..."

He recounted his experience from the previous night, in fits and starts, and described the appearance of the man wearing the white demon mask.

When the masked man mentioned the "warning" he left for the gang leader, his words became extremely cautious and tactful.

They were afraid that by spreading this bad message, they would incur the wrath of the gang leader.

After listening, Chen Chen questioned him in detail for a few more minutes, and only after confirming that he could not get any more valuable information out of him did he realize that he could not get any more information out of him.

A flash of impatient anger crossed his face, and he waved his hand:
"Get out, you bunch of useless trash!"

"Yes Yes Yes…"

Those guys felt like they'd been granted a pardon; they helped each other up and scrambled out of the office.

Once those unlucky guys had disappeared through the doorway, the office door was gently closed.

The anger on Chen Chen's face receded like the tide, replaced by a sinister look.

"Chairman."

Secretary Liu stepped forward at the opportune moment and lowered his voice:
"It seems that the dashing man is indeed closely related to that 'gentleman'."

"Otherwise, they would never have gone to such lengths to protect one of our thugs."

Chen Chen walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the city gradually awakening below, without saying a word.

Secretary Liu's eyes flickered behind his glasses, and he continued to ask for instructions:
"Chairman, should we still provide the other party with detailed information about 'Scorpion' according to the cooperation agreement?"

He paused, lowering his voice even further:

“Yesterday, Noah sent people over to conduct a surprise inspection of all our communications and equipment.”

"They seem more vigilant than before. If they discover our underhanded dealings, I'm afraid..."

Secretary Liu didn't finish his sentence, but the two people present understood the apprehension he was conveying.

"fine."

Chen Chen seemed to be deep in thought, and after a long while he finally spoke, waving his hand:

"The Noah Organization just suffered a huge loss and is now being relentlessly pursued by the Special Investigation Team's pack of mad dogs, leaving them no time to worry about anything else."

"They don't have much energy to care about the lives of us peripheral forces. Right now, they're just putting on a show to stabilize morale."

As he spoke, he clenched his fists, his eyes revealing a hint of almost insane gambling instinct.

"Now is the best chance to break free from their control!"

"Not to be missed!"

"But... does that mysterious assassin really have the ability to help us deal with Noah and those monsters?"

Secretary Liu's tone still carried a deep sense of worry.

As Chen Chen's trusted secretary, he was well aware of the horrors of the Noah Organization.

"Hehe, the only thing that can deal with a monster is a monster."

Chen Chen gave a cold laugh for no apparent reason, his gaze drifting to the concrete jungle outside the window:
"That's why we need to find another, more powerful, more ruthless monster..."

(End of this chapter)