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Chapter 481 An Aura Like a Furnace: The Sudden Arrival of a Powerful Figure

The atmosphere inside the presidential suite suddenly became tense.

The two women on the bed, who had just woken up, grabbed their clothes, not even bothering to put on their high heels.

Barefoot, they screamed as they squeezed through the crowd and ran frantically toward the corridor.

Xuanzhen was cornered in the living room by a group of people, looking completely helpless.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, his face showed the bewilderment of someone who had just woken up, and his voice carried a hint of surprise:

"Second brother? Uncle? What are you doing? Kicking down my door in the middle of the night, trying to rob me?"

Chen Xu'an's gaze was sharp, fixed on him:
Why didn't you answer my call?

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanzhen forced an innocent expression onto his face:

"I had a few drinks and slept very soundly, and my phone was on silent."

"I was just woken up by your knocking. I was wondering who it was when the door suddenly fell down with a bang, which gave me a big fright."

He raised his hand to rub his forehead, looking as if he was still hungover and shaken.

After a pause, he immediately changed the subject, a look of concern on his face:
"By the way, what are you all doing here, making such a fuss? Did something happen at home again?"

"How is Grandma doing in the hospital? Is she feeling better? And Grandpa, how did the funeral rites go?"

His question was asked very naturally, and his tone and demeanor were no different from Chen Qiming's usual self, except that he showed more concern for his family.

"Stop pretending!"

Bai Ling, hiding behind Fang Cheng, peeked out half her head and exposed him:
"Your eyes aren't that lecherous, you're definitely not Chen Qiming, you're Xuanzhen!"

"Xuanzhen?"

Xuanzhen was stunned for a moment, his face filled with confusion and bewilderment:

"Who is this? I don't recognize him. What are you talking about? I don't understand. Can someone explain it to me?"

"Young Master Chen, I apologize."

Fang Cheng stepped forward, looking at him calmly:
“Just three hours ago, we held a religious ceremony at the Chen Family Manor to deliver a spirit that had taken over your grandfather’s body.”

"Although the main body of that evil spirit has been destroyed, a wisp of its soul may have transferred to other members of the Chen family."

"what?!"

Xuanzhen was startled and couldn't help but take half a step back.

"You mean... that thing got on me?"

He paused, then pointed to his own nose, his face full of absurdity, and said:
"Are you kidding me? I really am Chen Qiming!"

"Second brother, are you guys acting all neurotic because of what's been happening at home lately?"

Xuanzhen forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips:
"I know everyone is in a bad mood, but you can't just suspect your own family, can you?"

"If you don't believe me, I can prove it!"

"Second brother, have you forgotten? Last month I told you I wanted to borrow your limited edition sports car for a couple of days, but you complained that I was a bad driver and refused to lend it to me."

Then, he turned to another elder of the Chen family:
“Uncle, do you remember? Last year, on your birthday, I specially asked someone to bring you a box of antique cigars from abroad. You praised me for being filial at the time.”

He rattled off several private details that only core members of the Chen family knew.

Hearing this, Chen Xu'an and the other elders exchanged glances, their expressions of doubt beginning to waver.

Xuanzhen glanced at them and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, when the worm was implanted, I had peeked into Chen Qiming's memories, otherwise I would have really been doomed here today.

He knew that this was the perfect time to put on a good show, and if his identity were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Xuanzhen tried his best to remain calm, constantly talking about the Chen family to build rapport and prove his innocence.

His words subtly conveyed his grievance at being wronged, as well as a hint of anger at the violation of his personal space.

This masterful performance made the Chen family members unconsciously hesitate a bit.

Fang Cheng and Lin Chuqiao exchanged a glance, both of them understanding each other perfectly.

Xuanzhen had been lurking in the Chen family for many years, so it's not surprising that he knew these secrets.

Despite their suspicions about this guy who called himself "Chen Qiming".

However, the other party was, after all, the direct grandson of the Chen family, the third-ranking heir, whose status was far beyond that of ordinary family members.

They couldn't directly take action, forcibly kill him, or resort to torture to extract a confession.

As for exorcising demons and catching ghosts?

We're not Taoist priests from Maoshan, so who would understand these kinds of tricks?

Unless... we find a way to force it to act on its own.

Lin Chuqiao, who was observing from the side, exchanged glances with Fang Cheng and nodded to each other knowingly.

"Young Master Chen, we are also willing to believe you."

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she spoke softly:
"However, the situation is special right now, so just in case, please cooperate and have a mental health test."

"If there's no problem, we apologize immediately and will not disturb your rest at all."

Seeing his cousin speak, Pan Wen chuckled and quickly chimed in:

"Yes, no need to worry, it's just a small physical check-up, it'll be over in a bit."

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together, looking just like a strange scientist preparing to conduct an experiment.

"This……"

Xuanzhen's expression turned ugly.

Chen Xu'an then realized what was happening, and his tone became resolute:
"Third brother, please cooperate. As long as I confirm you're alright, your second brother will personally apologize to you, and you can borrow that sports car as long as you want."

Upon hearing this, Xuanzhen's heart sank to the bottom.

Having said all that, there's no reason to refuse.

However, his soul has not yet fully merged with Chen Qiming's.

At this moment, he is essentially facing everyone with a somewhat unstable second personality.

Although he had tried his best to suppress his aura to the extreme and deliberately imitated Chen Qiming's expression and behavior, the sense of disconnect in the depths of his consciousness was still his biggest flaw.

If someone with top-tier mental abilities like Fang Cheng gets close and uses special methods to detect him, he will definitely slip up.

That wisp of remnant soul, which does not belong to this body, is like a firefly in the dark night, nowhere to hide, and no amount of sophistry can change its nature.

However, if the suppression is relaxed, Chen Qiming's consciousness will be restored.

That kid will definitely reveal his existence, and then his fate will only be worse.

They would probably be utterly destroyed on the spot by these people using ruthless methods.

His hesitation immediately aroused everyone's suspicion once again.

Fang Cheng didn't give him time to think and moved straight forward.

His eyes locked onto "Chen Qiming," and a strange red light shone in his pupils.

His gaze was so sharp it seemed to pierce through flesh and blood, staring directly at the remnant soul hiding within the body.

Xuanzhen froze, and cold sweat instantly seeped out from his back.

His face, which was trying to appear calm, was visibly pale, but he dared not make a move.

Fang Cheng remained expressionless and took another step forward.

Boom!
This step seemed not to be stepping on a carpet, but rather directly on Xuanzhen's heart.

It was as heavy as a thunderclap.

Xuanzhen's eyes glazed over for a moment, as if he had returned to the collapsing spiritual realm.

I saw the raging golden flames that burned everything, and I saw the man's ferocious posture as he wielded countless fist shadows and shattered the domain.

A tangible mental pressure suddenly descended, enveloping him as if he were in a furnace.

Xuanzhen could clearly feel that his fragile remnant soul was about to be reduced to dust and ashes at any moment under this power.

He tried to resist, but his body trembled uncontrollably, and his teeth chattered uncontrollably, making a soft "clucking" sound.

The pressure from this aura forced me to retreat until my back hit the cold floor-to-ceiling window, leaving me with nowhere to go.

"and many more!"

Xuanzhen suddenly raised his hand, his voice becoming sharper with fear.

The moment he opened his mouth, his feigned youthful voice was instantly shattered, revealing its true aged tone.

Under such terrifying pressure, he finally couldn't keep up the act any longer. "It really was you!"

Upon seeing this, Chen Xu'an raised an eyebrow, no longer harboring any doubts.

His eyes blazed with fury as he pointed at Xuanzhen and shouted angrily:

"Evil spirit, get out of my third brother's body right now! Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

The Chen family members standing nearby were also shocked and furious. They stepped forward and completely blocked Xuanzhen's escape route, their eyes filled with vigilance and killing intent.

Lin Chuqiao breathed a sigh of relief and quietly stood beside Fang Cheng, ready to provide support at any time.

Bailing clenched her fists, staring intently at the monster that liked to possess other people's bodies.

Pan Wendi cracked his wrists, making a "crack" sound, and a look of eager anticipation appeared on his face.

Seeing himself surrounded and with nowhere to escape, Xuanzhen took a deep breath, and a fawning smile appeared on his face:

"Let's talk this out. I really didn't mean any harm. I just wanted to find a place to rest temporarily."

"Strictly speaking, this was just a misunderstanding. We could have turned hostility into friendship and lived in harmony..."

He ignored the Chen family's expressions and instead turned his gaze to Fang Cheng, who was clearly in control of the situation:

“Nephew, how about we make a deal? I intend to abandon the darkness and embrace the light. If you release me, I can help you take revenge.”

"I know many secrets of the Ideal Land, and I also know the true identity of that person. With me as the mole, wouldn't it be twice as effective for you to deal with the Ideal Land in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng frowned slightly and stopped walking, seemingly considering the matter seriously.

Xuanzhen was overjoyed upon seeing this and quickly added fuel to the fire:

“Nephew, look at my current wretched state. I have lost all my magical powers and am powerless to even kill a chicken. I can’t harm anyone.”

"You can rest assured that in the future, the two of us will join forces to wipe out Utopia. Money, power, and beautiful women will be within our grasp."

"We could even take over the organization, cooperate, and dominate the world!"

His words were eloquent, sincere, and full of seduction.

Upon hearing this, the Chen family members felt uneasy and turned their gaze to this seemingly extraordinary "Mr. Bai".

Lin Chuqiao, Bailing, and Pan Wendi also changed their expressions slightly, turning to look at Fang Cheng, waiting for him to make a decision.

Fang Cheng remained silent, seemingly weighing the proposal carefully.

In the end, he slowly shook his head.

"Excuse me."

He replied calmly:
"Your methods are too strange and unpredictable. I will not be able to eat or sleep until I have completely eliminated you."

Upon hearing this, Xuanzhen's forced smile instantly froze.

"Why...why are you so determined to kill me? I've already decided to turn over a new leaf and become a good person, why won't you leave me alone?"

His facade crumbled completely, revealing a crazed and ferocious expression:
"I'm warning you! If you kill me, you'll all die too. Don't blame me for not warning you!"

Pan Wendi sneered:

"Still being stubborn at this point, you old fool? Do you think we're easy to scare?"

Chen Xu'an said in a deep voice:
"Evil spirit, stop spreading your lies! Tonight is your death day, a day to pay for your blood debt!"

"Damn it, you all forced me to this!"

Xuanzhen leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, already in dire straits, but a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes:
"I didn't want to do this, but since that's how it is, let's all die together!"

Everyone's expression tightened, thinking he was about to use some forbidden technique that would lead to mutual destruction.

He suddenly stopped, abruptly raised his head, and with all his might let out a piercing scream:

"Help—Sir—Help me—"

Everyone was stunned. Could there be other helpers hiding nearby?

However, all around was silent, without the slightest movement.

"Damn, this old man is putting on an act, deliberately stalling for time!"

Pan Wendi was the first to react and reminded everyone.

"beat him!"

Bai Ling rubbed her hands together excitedly and said:

"Let's beat him unconscious, tie him up, and slowly discipline him. Let's see how he tries to play tricks then."

Without further hesitation, the Chen family members rushed forward.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

An indescribable, powerful aura suddenly awakened from the depths of Chen Qiming's body.

hum-

An invisible shockwave suddenly spread out from him.

The Chen family members at the forefront were struck as if by a heavy blow. They groaned and were forced back several steps by the force.

A sudden gust of wind swept through the presidential suite.

The heavy velvet curtains fluttered in the wind, and the documents on the table flew around with a rustling sound.

The hanging crystal chandelier also swayed wildly, making a crisp and rapid tinkling sound.

Pan Wendi and Bai Ling were blown so hard they almost lost their balance and had to grab the sofa next to them to steady themselves.

Chen Xu'an and the others stared in horror at the eye of the storm.

There, "Chen Qiming" slowly raised his head.

His previously distorted face now became unusually calm.

In his eyes, a blazing white light replaced the pupils.

The madness and despair that Xuanzhen once possessed in his eyes had faded, replaced by an extreme sense of majesty and indifference.

"not good!"

Lin Chuqiao's pretty face turned deathly pale, and she called out in a trembling voice:
"I sense a powerful consciousness descending upon this place."

Without her prompting, the others also felt a chill that seemed to originate from their very souls.

That aura was not simply powerful, but also carried a noble and sacred quality that transcended all living beings, making them instinctively want to kneel down and worship.

Amidst the chaos, only Fang Cheng remained standing.

The strong wind whipped at the hem of his clothes, but it couldn't shake him in the slightest.

The moment that divine pressure descended, he not only did not back down, but a chilling killing intent flashed in his eyes.

Whatever is descending, before it fully takes control of this body, let's destroy the container first!

Without the slightest hesitation, Fang Cheng lowered his body slightly, exerted force from his waist and abdomen, and channeled the energy to his toes.

His right leg, like a steel whip brimming with power, delivered a sonic boom that tore through the air, and slammed into Chen Qiming's chest.

If you don't have enough time to build up your punch, then just use a more powerful leg technique.

He used all his strength in this kick, aiming to completely obliterate the opponent along with everything inside their body.

No mercy!

Chen Qiming, or rather Xuanzhen, who was controlled by that mysterious consciousness, seemed not to have reacted yet.

boom--

With a dull, drum-like sound, Fang Cheng's foot landed firmly on his sternum.

The immense kinetic energy erupted instantly, and Chen Qiming was sent flying backward like a cannonball.

Boom!

The entire floor-to-ceiling window behind him, along with its sturdy alloy frame, was shattered into pieces by the violent force.

Countless shards of glass, like a sudden, glistening rain, exploded and scattered towards the 39th floor.

A strong wind rushed in, making the room even more chaotic.

Everyone instinctively looked up and gazed outside.

Falling from this height, even a superhuman would be smashed into a pile of minced meat.

However, the expected scene did not appear.

Outside the window, Chen Qiming's body flew backwards for more than ten meters before mysteriously hovering in mid-air.

(End of this chapter)