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Chapter 416 I Have a Second Stage, What Do You Have? (Second Update)

The two looked at each other, momentarily taken aback.

"Are you badly injured?"

The middle-aged man had sharp eyes and instantly realized that the man was in a bad state.

He was not even as good as an ordinary person; just standing there, his body swayed precariously, and he was panting as if he were pulling a broken bellows.

Luo Lie did not answer.

His gaze swept past the three people, fixed on the enormous red eyeball floating in the air.

This battle with Bai Xiao was arguably the most dangerous and difficult battle of his life.

They fought their way from the underworld to the real world, from inside the building to hundreds of meters in the air.

Even after exhausting its last bit of strength, it ultimately fell in defeat.

Even his prized domain was forcibly shattered by the other party, and it was impossible for him to rebuild it in a short period of time.

Normally, he would have to admit defeat and slink away in disgrace.

But now, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is right in front of us.

Gazing at that alluring red eyeball, Luo Lie's breathing became increasingly heavy.

As long as... as long as I can devour it!
Even if you only absorb a few drops of blood and swallow those fleshy tendrils, your injuries can heal at the fastest speed.

With the extraordinary properties of this rare item, it may even be possible to repair the damage to the psychic cloak and return it to its peak condition.

At that time, he can once again control the domain and tear that damned monster to pieces!
Although reason told him that consuming such filth was utterly disgusting.

It will inevitably have a strong negative impact and cause unpredictable consequences.

But the desire for revenge had already overwhelmed everything.

Luo Lie had only one thought in his mind right now.

Eat it, regain your power, and become stronger!

Give me the Crimson Eye!

He roared, his eyes bloodshot, his voice hoarse and frantic:
"This is the property of our Noah Organization. All irrelevant people, get out of my way!"

"Excuse me, Minister Luo."

The young man chuckled, interrupting his daydreaming: "This treasure already has a new owner."

Luo Lie was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Looking at the already opened spatial portal, and then at the three people's formation positions, he suddenly realized:

"You... are Xiao..."

whoosh-

Before he could finish speaking, the middle-aged man suddenly moved.

His figure vanished from the spot, and the next instant he appeared in front of Luo Lie like a ghost.

His five fingers, like iron claws, firmly gripped the top of the other's head.

Luo Lie's body stiffened abruptly, unable to muster even the slightest strength to resist.

I felt as if all my energy and vitality were being frantically drained away through the top of my head.

His skin quickly lost moisture and luster, becoming dry and sallow.

Muscle atrophy caused the eyeballs to sink deeply into their sockets.

In just two or three seconds, a living person was turned into a skin and bones dried-up corpse.

Minister Luo, who was just moments before full of ambition and seeking revenge against Bai Xiao, died here without any explanation.

"How stupid."

The middle-aged man released his grip, letting Luo Lie's body fall onto the blood-soaked carpet, his tone icy:
"Despite being severely injured and losing all his abilities, he still feels good about himself and insists on speaking his mind."

"You're forcing me to kill someone to silence them..."

He sighed helplessly, then turned around:
"Take Crimson Eye away quickly, don't delay things."

The young man and Xiao Ming shuddered and responded in unison.

He was filled with tension, fearing that a large group of pursuers would rush in and discover the crime scene and the murderers.

Keep in mind, he's a board member of the Noah Organization, a top-tier S-class expert.

It was actually dealt with by Second Master as easily as crushing an insect.

This time, they've really gotten themselves into big trouble.

however.

Before they could make a move, another series of steady footsteps sounded.

The three of them immediately turned their heads again, looking at each other warily.

A tall, strong figure emerged from the shadows of the entrance.

He was a man who wasn't wearing any clothes, but whose true face was covered by a white mask.

His naked body was completely exposed to the air, generously displaying its robust and masculine charm.

Each muscle is sculpted like granite, unlike the exaggerated, bulky lumps seen on bodybuilding stages.

Instead, it is a super fiber bundle that has been forged through countless trials and tribulations and subjected to extreme compression, outlining lines full of explosive power.

This otherwise perfect body is now covered with a crisscrossing network of wounds.

Some were merely cuts to the surface, while others went deep enough to expose the bone, even revealing pale bone fragments and writhing muscles.

They had clearly just gone through an incredibly fierce battle.

An ordinary person with such severe injuries would have collapsed long ago, but this man still stood upright.

That calm and unhurried demeanor, on the contrary, made this scarred body exude an even more astonishing sense of oppression.

Like a ferocious beast in the darkness, having just finished hunting its prey and preparing to eat.

Fang Cheng's gaze swept over the three people and then fell on the withered corpse on the ground.

"Luo Lie died at your hands?"

"Are you an executive of Noah?"

Upon hearing the question, the middle-aged man looked doubtful and asked a question in return, but immediately denied it himself.

"No, there shouldn't be anyone like you in the Noah Organization."

"Let me think... You must be that mysterious expert who specifically opposes the Noah Organization, right?"

He paused, as if he had figured something out, and stared intently at the newcomer.

"You are the one who will defeat Luo Lie!"

Fang Cheng neither denied nor responded.

His gaze swept over the eerie nest of flesh and blood, finally settling on the enormous, still-pulsating eyeball.

Beneath the mask, his brow furrowed slightly, and he could vaguely sense a buzzing noise in his ears.

It sounded like countless flies buzzing their wings, extremely noisy. "I see."

The middle-aged man feigned sudden realization, then looked Fang Cheng up and down with great interest, as if admiring a rare treasure:
“I was outside the building earlier and caught a glimpse of your battle with Luo Lie in the air. It was spectacular. You could say it was all about skill, no technique involved.”

"No wonder, no wonder you were able to push Minister Luo to the brink. Your physical structure is probably beyond the scope of a human being."

He clicked his tongue repeatedly, his tone calm.

His eyes, however, held a sharp, dissecting gaze, as if he wanted to see through Fang Cheng inside and out.

Fang Cheng ignored the other party's comments.

After a series of fierce battles, especially after destroying the inner world, he and Luo Lie moved to a height of several hundred meters in the air for a life-or-death struggle.

It caused him a huge physical drain.

At this moment, every breath he took was hot, and sweat seeped uncontrollably from his pores, sliding down the grooves of his muscles.

Once the body, which has been taut like a string, relaxes, fatigue comes uncontrollably, almost taking over the entire mind and body.

The workload of tonight's short game far exceeded that of any previous extreme training session.

Fang Cheng took a slight breath.

Feeling the sweat and blood stains covering his body, and his feet stepping on the disgusting, slippery carpet of flesh and blood, his brows furrowed again.

Luo Lie is dead, the feud is over, and I have no intention of staying here any longer.

Time to go home and take a good, long shower...

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng withdrew his gaze and turned to leave.

"stop!"

At this moment, the young man suddenly shouted sharply.

Fang Cheng ignored him and continued walking without pausing.

Enraged by Fang Cheng's dismissive attitude, the young man immediately screamed:

"Second Uncle, we can't let him go! He knows we killed Luo Lie and took the Crimson Eye!"

A glint flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, and then he spoke:
"My friend, I'm afraid you can't leave yet."

"You've seen something you shouldn't have. To avoid any unnecessary trouble, please come back to the Xiao family home with us for a few days."

His words remained calm, but the underlying threat was obvious.

"Want to fight?"

Fang Cheng suddenly stopped and turned around.

Behind the mask, a pair of scarlet eyes silently watched the three of them.

"Oh, you're quite arrogant."

The young man's heart skipped a beat under that gaze, as if he were being stared at by a ferocious beast, but he still forced himself to remain calm:

"Second Uncle, don't waste your breath on him. This guy just finished fighting Luo Lie, he must be exhausted. Let's all attack together and take him down!"

The middle-aged man did not make a move immediately, his sharp gaze sweeping over Fang Cheng.

A moment later, a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips:
"Young man, do you think you can fool my eyes?"

"Your blood and qi are currently fluctuating and almost depleted, and your internal energy is almost nonexistent. Forcing yourself to fight will only damage your very foundation. How much strength will you have left?"

As he spoke, he took a step forward.

An invisible aura was released without reservation, instantly enveloping the entire flesh and blood nest like a tidal wave.

Even the tentacles that were still wriggling began to hiss and curl up into a ball.

"Besides, you are facing an S-class expert like me."

"Even if I give you a handicap, you can't make a fuss."

The middle-aged man, with a hint of arrogance, continued:
"Young man, surrender obediently, swear a blood oath, and serve the Xiao family from now on, and I can guarantee your life."

He had a very clear plan.

The masked man was able to defeat Luo Lie, so he must be very strong.

However, through his previous observations, he also saw through the opponent's true nature—that he was all bark and no bite, and that his condition was far from good.

Remembering that Luo Lie had just revealed their identities, and that he had not only killed Luo Lie but also stolen the Crimson Eye.

If this gets out, the Noah Organization will definitely come knocking on our door.

Although the Xiao family is not afraid, it will cause them a lot of trouble.

Therefore, the middle-aged man had made up his mind to take care of this masked, unknown guy as well.

The young man and Xiao Ming exchanged glances and quietly moved to either side, preparing to attack from both sides.

Another S-level expert?
Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng's eyes behind the mask lit up.

It then twisted its neck, producing a series of crisp popping sounds.

"I'm having a lucky day. Sandbags keep coming to my door so I can practice my punches."

"Pretentious!"

The middle-aged man scoffed dismissively.

However, the moment he finished speaking...

The calm in Fang Cheng's eyes had been completely ignited by a burning fighting spirit!

hum-

An invisible energy storm suddenly erupted from his body.

It was as if a dormant volcano suddenly erupted, or as if a extinguished furnace was injected with high-energy fuel and burned fiercely again.

His aura, which had been somewhat dimmed by injuries and exhaustion, suddenly surged and soared into the sky.

All the fatigue, soreness, and other negative effects caused by the battle were completely swept away.

A visible wave of energy, resembling a crimson-gold flame, even rose from Fang Cheng's body.

The blood and flesh carpet beneath his feet sizzled and burned.

"what?!"

The astonishing change before their eyes caused the three who had been so confident of victory to change color.

The confident smile on the middle-aged man's face froze instantly.

He could clearly sense that the other party's aura was incredibly fierce.

It seems to have returned to its peak, and may even be better.

Fang Cheng raised his head, his eyes, burning with fierce flames, piercing through the mask and locking onto them.

"I have a second stage, what do you have?"

　Thank you to reader 20240127214517876 for the generous donation! I'm so grateful for your support! I didn't have any drafts saved up, so I wrote an extra chapter today. Please don't mind.

　　
　
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