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Chapter 164 Coming and Going Freely! God's Chosen Ones! The Pressure from Captain Xu (Long Chapter, Please Subscribe)

"Bang!!"

Hundred-Step Divine Fist!

The crimson, violent fist force, like an angry dragon soaring into the sky, tore through the night and crashed into the tightly closed window on the thirteenth floor in the blink of an eye!

boom!

A deafening explosion occurred!

The window twisted and shattered the instant the fist struck, sending shards of glass flying in all directions!

The window frame dented inward, and the load-bearing eaves cracked inch by inch under the immense force, with dust falling in clumps.

however……

Just as the fist was about to penetrate the room.

This incredibly violent energy disintegrated and dissipated on its own without any warning!

It was as if they had crashed into an invisible yet absolutely solid barrier, or as if the puncher had forcefully stopped the momentum of destruction at the last second.

The crimson flames vanished silently.

It transformed into a chaotic but harmless gale, whooshing into the room!

The strong wind whipped up years of accumulated dust, creating a hazy vortex in the empty living room.

The picture frame was blown over, cobwebs flew everywhere, and dust danced haphazardly in the remaining light before slowly settling.

The house was now empty.

The tattered car seat, along with Xu Lindong's figure, had long since vanished into the secluded road, leaving no trace.

Lu Xue stood still, her right fist still pointing upwards in a striking posture, the crimson energy swirling around her fist rapidly dissipating.

She stopped.

At the last moment, he forcibly dispersed the force of his punch.

It was only because she suddenly realized...

This house may be extremely important to "Yan Wang Tie" (a euphemism for a death warrant), and it may be his former home.

If this punch really hits the spot and completely destroys it, it won't just be a simple matter of ruining the scene.

This could very well completely destroy any clues to the true identity of the "King of Hell's Decree," and would further enrage this unpredictable and powerful lone wolf.

Once this happens, the already slim possibility of cooperation between the two sides will vanish instantly, making a comeback impossible.

At this moment, the force of her punch dissipated.

"jingle……"

A delicate, clear, yet soul-piercing sound, like the ringing of a copper bell, seemed to emanate from the depths of the underworld hidden in the mortal realm.

Only those with sufficiently keen spiritual perception can capture it.

Immediately afterwards, the two starving ghosts and headless ghosts, whose souls had been scattered and were almost transparent by her previous command and shout, disappeared.

Qiqi Ang let out a hoarse yet excited shriek!

Their illusory images solidified for a fleeting moment!

The next second, a dark rift suddenly opened up beside them, and a surge of yin energy rushed out.

A pale, bluish-black ghostly hand with sharp nails suddenly emerged from the gap and tore open to both sides!

"Sizzle!"

The entrance to Tongyou Road was forcibly widened.

The starving ghost and the headless ghost rushed forward without hesitation.

"Trying to leave!?"

Lu Xue's eyes sharpened, and she loosely clenched her left hand.

A condensed aura surged and gathered, bursting forth instantly, about to suppress them in place from afar.

But at that very moment, something unexpected happened!

The ghostly hand that emerged from the depths of the Netherworld suddenly spread its five fingers, its nails sharp as swords, and lunged at her in the opposite direction!

laugh!

Five sharp, bluish-black finger gusts suddenly shot out, like five blades tempered with ice.

With an extremely sinister sense of "dismemberment," it struck her wrist directly!

"The power of a night-wandering, dismembering demon?!"

Lu Xue felt a chill run down her spine. The protective aura surrounding her arms was easily torn apart by the claw-like wind, sending waves of stinging pain through her.

While not enough to cause serious injury, the momentary disruption was sufficient.

Whoosh!Whoosh!

The two wisps of black smoke, transformed from the starving ghost and the headless ghost, slipped into the depths of the crevice.

The crack immediately closed, and the yin energy dissipated, as if it had never existed.

"That damned guy!"

Lu Xue slowly withdrew her fist, landed gracefully, and turned to look at the void where the aura of the Netherworld Path had finally dissipated.

Her eyes flickered, and her expression changed several times, showing scrutiny and contemplation, before she ultimately did not make another move.

With the overwhelming power of the law and the thunderous command of Lord Baili, she could directly project her voice into the Netherworld Road, attacking the Yama's Decree and even scattering the starving ghost and the headless ghost in one fell swoop.

But she ultimately did not do so.

Because she had realized that this was a deliberate test by the King of Hell.

To test whether she would continue to pursue the matter, and to gauge her true attitude.

It might even be... a way to lure her onto the path to the underworld.

As a humanoid sequence seven extraordinary being, once she enters the Path to the Netherworld, she will immediately trigger the suppression of the Netherworld power within the entire Path to the Netherworld, and will also attract countless evil spirits to devour her.

They would frantically covet the yang energy in her body, drain her life force, and even try to possess her.

The consequences would be extremely serious.

Even if she manages to escape unscathed, she will inevitably pay a heavy price.

Now that the other party had escaped into the Netherworld Path, she no longer intended to pursue them.

This "decree from the King of Hell" was indeed true.

In just one second, he could completely escape.

They can advance and retreat at will, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

"Who...is this guy?"

Lu Xue frowned slightly, a strong sense of doubt rising in her heart.

When exactly did the Eastern District start having such powerful, authentic superhumans?

Could they have migrated from other cities?

She suddenly remembered what Xu Lindong had said before.

"I have two daughters and a wife."

If that's true...

This might be a clue.

She withdrew her gaze, no longer looking in the direction where the path to the underworld had disappeared.

The most urgent thing is to go up and take a look.

Let's see what's so special about this thirteenth floor.

With a swift movement, she swept into the building like the wind.

After returning home, she will investigate who lived in that household seven years ago.

...

Inside the Path to the Netherworld, the entrance was completely closed, and the powerful Sequence Seven aura from the outside world was completely isolated.

Xu Lindong sat on the broken car seat, put away the Netherworld Ghost Token in his hand, and his dark hand, which exuded a cold, wandering ghost aura, returned to normal.

He then quickly calmed the 'opening' power that had been activated within his body.

The other party did not follow.

He felt both relieved and somewhat disappointed.

"If they really dare to come after us..."

A cold glint flashed in his eyes; he didn't mind teaching this woman a lesson.

Of course, in the end, out of respect for Captain Lu, they will naturally let her leave.

But the other party was clearly very clever.

They did not step onto this path that belonged only to the underworld.

"Bai Lihou, who is at Sequence Seven... is indeed quite strong."

Xu Lindong played with the Netherworld Ghost Token, glanced at the two weakened ghosts beside him, and calmly assessed the situation.

Even if the opponent adopts a control-oriented support strategy, their direct combat strength is still formidable.

Just now, he used the Netherworld Ghost Token in an instant to enhance his wandering soul power and also opened the gate, thus enhancing his extraordinary power.

Finally, he used the Night Wanderer's "Power of a Hundred Demons" to imitate the power of the Dismemberment Demon.

Only in this way can one barely threaten the other party.

But it was still just a surprise attack.

If he were to truly clash head-on with an opponent of this caliber, he would have to utilize the power of the three upper realms to have any chance of resisting.

If he wanted to completely defeat his opponent, he suspected that he would have to use the "Power of the Three Phases".

"After all, I've only just broken through to become a Sequence Nine Night Wanderer, and I'm not yet familiar enough with the power at this level... Maybe it will be better once I'm more familiar with it..."

Of course, he has plenty of cards up his sleeve.

If one were to disregard everything and use those few hidden, evil artifacts, one could still escape unscathed without revealing their identity.

But in that case...

The identity of "Yan Wang Tie" (a pseudonym for the King of Hell) is now completely tied to "evil" and "taboo," and it is very likely that he will be in complete opposition to the authorities in the future, with no room for maneuver.

Not worth the candle.

"We must be cautious when opening the Path to the Underworld again in the future."

Xu Lindong secretly reflected on his actions.

When you reopen the Path to the Netherworld, it's best to leave the city directly and not linger within it.

Otherwise, it's hard to guarantee that we won't be intercepted by such official experts again.

Once his thoughts settled, he turned to look at his side.

The souls of the starving ghost and the headless ghost had dimmed and dissipated, clearly indicating that the "law" had seriously injured them.

The difference between sequence seven and sequence nine is simply too great.

With just a shout, the two ferocious ghosts were almost scattered.

Xu Lindong waved his hand and summoned the two ghosts back into the Tower of Babel.

The underground rooms on the ninth floor of the tower have a nourishing effect, allowing them to slowly recover without requiring any extra treatment from him.

Fortunately, the ceremony for advancing to the Night Wanderer level has been successfully completed.

He took out his phone and adjusted the navigation to the final destination.

A few seconds later.

At the end of the secluded path, a light suddenly appeared.

The tattered car seat carried him out and quietly landed in a secluded alley next to a bustling street in the North District.

There was no one in the alley, and no surveillance cameras.

This is his new place of refuge, which he prefers.

"brush!"

The entrance to Tongyou Road closed instantly.

Xu Lindong moved with lightning speed, instantly retrieving the broken chair back into the Tower of Babel.

The ghostly robes on his body also disappeared into the depths of his consciousness like mist, and the faceless mask on his face was also removed at the same time.

In the blink of an eye, he had changed back into normal human attire.

With a flash, he disappeared at the end of the alley.

...

Twenty minutes later.

A very faint scraping sound came from outside the window of the villa in the Eastern District's Mystic Division.

Xu Lindong's figure silently slipped into his room like a night bird returning to its nest, landing without a sound.

Almost immediately after he changed his clothes and put on his bathrobe.

"Knock knock".

There was a knock on the door.

Xu Lindong smiled helplessly and reached out to open the door.

Outside the door, Yi Qianxun, dressed in pajamas with slightly disheveled hair, was staring at him suspiciously with narrowed eyes.

"Did you... go out just now?"

She said suspiciously, "I think I heard some noises coming from your room."

"No," Xu Lindong said calmly. "I've been in my room the whole time; I haven't gone anywhere."

"In the dead of night, sneaking around..."

Yi Qianxun muttered to himself, looked around, and didn't ask any more questions. He then turned and walked towards the bathroom.

Soon, rustling sounds came from inside.

Xu Lindong immediately understood.

Well, Sister Xun probably woke up because she needed to pee.

"Remember to check the information for me tomorrow."

He shouted towards the direction of the bathroom.

"Okay!"

A muffled, impatient response came from inside.

Xu Lindong shook his head and chuckled, then gently closed the door.

Sitting back on the bed inside the room, he felt the new power within him belonging to the Night Wanderer.

Many insights gained after the breakthrough became clearer, and the understanding of this power continued to deepen.

His energy and spirit have been steadily increasing since the breakthrough, and the value has quietly crossed the 300 mark.

This in itself is not a qualitative leap.

This means that his physical attributes will be further consolidated and strengthened, increasing his chances of success in reaching Sequence Eight in the future.

He took out his extraordinary phone and used a VPN to access the federal network.

The reward for finding the "King Yama's Decree" is still hanging high, dancing along with a dozen other notorious "butchers of Xia Kingdom".

But apart from that, there were no more related posts or activity, and the gangs and small cults didn't show any new unusual activity, which made Xu Lindong feel somewhat bored.

He had barely pulled up his pants when these guys seemed to give in.

However, an even more explosive piece of news caught his eye.

The Federation God, a being of Sequence 2 of the Heroic Spirit Path—the Angel of Light, Owen—has actually openly proclaimed himself a god within the Federation.

At this time, several mainstream media outlets in the Federation began to report on it simultaneously, calling him the only true God who descended to earth, the messiah and savior of the Federation.

The report claims that Irwin Jenkins will replace Jesus, abolish the traditional church, and establish a "Chosen Federation".

From this day forward, all those who believe in the God of the Federation will become "God's chosen people," working together to save the Federation and the world, and gain a higher right to life.

In the future, everyone can become an extraordinary being and usher in a new era of extraordinary humanity.

These words exude an almost manic atmosphere of "forced freedom".

Xu Lindong felt a chill run down his spine, his body was filled with static electricity, and he was so embarrassed that he could dig a castle out of his skin.

However, the reactions on the forum left him even more speechless.

Many federal netizens seem to have started to get carried away and are in a state of extreme fanaticism, deeply believing in the so-called "chosen people of God".

The Federation is now clearly in dire straits, facing a life-or-death crisis.

However, it seems that simply because the Angel of Light has appeared at the border several times recently and used some means to save some refugees, it has achieved a significant reversal in public opinion.

His previously waning faith has rebounded, and he has even shifted the blame onto the Xia Kingdom.

Many refugees have begun to denounce the Xia Kingdom for "refusing to help those in need" and "bullying the weak," accusing the Xia Kingdom of being "too powerful, which is why their extraordinary sequences are incomplete"...

Such outrageous statements are constantly emerging.

Xu Lindong practically grimaced and grimaced as he watched it.

He slammed the forum shut, afraid that if he looked at it any longer, his normal brain would be corrupted and distorted by these lunatics.

"Now I understand..."

He shook his head and smiled bitterly, "No wonder the evil god keeps causing trouble in the Federation and still manages to succeed time and time again, living such a comfortable life. It's because they are highly compatible in thought and have fertile ground to thrive."

"If these federal lunatics changed their slogan to 'Chosen Ones,' I don't think there would be anything wrong with it."

He absolutely did not object to this, and was even the first to raise his hand in agreement.

After finishing this "crazy" piece of gossip.

Xu Lindong got up and went into the bathroom, where he quickly washed up.

Back in his room, he sat up against the headboard, tucked the cushion behind his back, and his consciousness sank into the Tower of Babel.

It's time to start cultivating.

It's past 1 a.m. now.

In a few hours, another joint mission awaited him.

He needs to familiarize himself with the power of the Night Wanderer as soon as possible and get himself into the best possible condition.

Inside the Tower of Babel, Little Finger was engrossed in playing with a faintly glowing seashell.

She would whisper to the seashell from time to time, her eyes crinkling with a smile, as if her mother were listening right beside her.

Xu Lindong could clearly sense that the extraordinary fluctuations on the little finger had become much more solid.

This most likely means that the invisible "luck buff" has also been enhanced.

This mysterious and special ability.

Even just a little bit is enough.

"Little finger, come on, come into the room with Uncle..."

He immediately summoned Little Finger and led her into the Heavenly Dao Room of the Tower of Babel to cultivate.

With his little finger by his side, he seemed to be able to perceive the eight gates of the human body even faster.

...

The next day, in the southern district of Jiangcheng.

Three kilometers away from where I used to patrol the river.

Inside a makeshift observation and defense room, the Southern District's Paranormal Division's Third Team and seven carefully selected members from the Second Team were already waiting.

Qiao Zheng, wearing his signature brown trench coat, leaned against the wall, a cigar dangling from his mouth as he slowly puffed it out.

Amidst the swirling smoke, he listened to his teammates whispering about the mission.

A female team member wearing a black, tight-fitting combat suit and black-rimmed tactical glasses looked at him and asked:

"Captain Qiao, what do you think of that Captain Xu...? Is he easy to get along with? Is his skill level really as amazing as the rumors say?"

Qiao Zheng slowly exhaled a smoke ring and tugged at the corner of his mouth:

"They're definitely impressive, otherwise how come they're ranked above me on the Prodigy Ranking? That's something they earned through real hard work."

He flicked off his cigarette ash, a rare hint of admiration in his voice:

"I rarely submit to anyone, but for him... I do acknowledge him."

Several team members gathered around, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Qiao Zheng didn't keep anyone in suspense and spoke eloquently, with a hint of self-satisfaction:

"I teamed up with that little evil cult leader, Ash Hand, during the last border raid."

There was a Sequence 8 experimental monster that I could barely hold my own against even when I used all my strength.

"As a result, he took action and solved the problem immediately."

Qiao Zheng shook his head, completely ignoring his disheveled description of being knocked into the wall, and laughed:

"Of course, I also got a share of the credit in the end."

The team members looked at each other and gave each other a thumbs up:

"Team Joe is awesome!"

"It has to be Captain Qiao! With you here on this mission, we feel completely at ease!"

"No problem, we're all supporting each other!"

Qiao Zheng waved his hand and smiled.

"My hair. I think I heard someone praising my brother?"

At this moment, a figure suddenly passed through the wall from outside the door and entered; it was none other than Ding Jian in his soul form.

The door was then pushed open, and Pan Chao walked in.

Qiao Zheng raised an eyebrow upon seeing this: "Xiao Pan, even you came this time? Was such a big fuss really necessary? Aren't the seven of us here, plus Xu Lindong's team, enough?"

Pan Chao's expression was indifferent: "This is an arrangement made by headquarters, and the headquarters' security advisor has the final say. The fact that we're all involved in this joint operation means that hospital is very troublesome."

Ding Jian nodded in agreement, "Old Qiao, if there are any questions, it should be my brother Xu Lindong asking them. What's the rush?"

Qiao Zheng scoffed, "Well, Ding, now that Captain Xu is all high and mighty, you're getting cocky too?"

Ding Jian calmly sat down: "I'm also a 'joke' at Sequence Nine now, on par with you. What's wrong with cracking a joke?"

"'Joke Ghost'? Just a wandering ghost, it sounds like a joke." Qiao Zheng chuckled.

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting a bit tense, the female team member wearing black-rimmed glasses chimed in at the opportune moment:

"By the way, something happened near the South District last night. It seems like the 'Death warrant' has appeared in the cordoned-off area."

"A warrant from the King of Hell?" someone asked in a low voice, looking surprised.

"That's the same underground expert who eliminated the three scourges at the Compassionate Welfare Home and later killed many villains in the Federation. He also recently took down several superhumans from the black market in the city."

Her tone was grave: "Last night he suddenly appeared near the cordoned-off area of ​​Xunxunhe Tiankeng, his purpose unknown... We need to be careful during this operation."

"Sister Chen, your information network is as good as ever."

As soon as Pan Chao finished speaking, his expression changed, and he suddenly looked towards the door.

A special operations vehicle had already driven up and stopped outside the observation room.

The car door opened with a "whoosh," and several figures stepped out.

"Captain Xu has arrived. Let's go out and greet him."

The woman surnamed Chen, who was wearing black-rimmed glasses, immediately stood up.

Pan Chao nodded and followed him outside.

Xu Lindong today is no longer the newcomer he once was.

He is the second person in the top 200 of the Jiangcheng Youth Ranking, after Xie Zhou, the leader of the Special Operations Group.

He could even be the first in the future.

He was the commander-in-chief for this joint mission.

Within the system, there are rules, proper etiquette, and the right attitude. Everyone is shrewd and no one will be ambiguous about these.

The group quickly walked out of the room.

Inside the vehicle, a tall figure stepped out, shouldered the equipment, and then walked steadily towards the vehicle.

A massive scythe and shield were crossed on Xu Lindong's back, their cold, hard lines gleaming with a metallic sheen in the sunlight.

Just walking over there gives you a sense of overwhelming pressure.

The group of people who went to greet them felt a sudden tremor in their hearts, and truly understood the saying, "A person's name is like the shadow of a tree."

"Captain Xu, this is our first time working together. I'm Chen Yu, the captain of Team Three from the Southern District's Mystic Division. Hello!"

The woman wearing tactical glasses stepped forward first, extending her hand, her tone warm yet measured.

Pan Chao followed closely behind, a lazy smile on his face as usual: "Captain Xu, your skills have improved again. I'm really far behind you now."

"My hair, brother!"

Ding Jian jumped up from behind, grinning wildly, "It hasn't been that long since we last met, but you've almost made me unrecognizable."

Hello everyone! This is our first time working together, please feel free to offer your guidance.

Xu Lindong shook hands with everyone in turn, and finally looked at Ding Jian, chuckling softly:

"You look much better. The last time I saw you, you looked like you were about to die, but now you're lively and energetic."

Upon hearing this, Ding Jian immediately pursed his lips and feigned injury: "How could I possibly die? We're best buddies! I'm still waiting for you to become the headquarters captain, then I'll cling to your coattails and take off!"

Xu Lindong rolled his eyes at him: "Get lost, I'm not interested in men."

A murmur of laughter rippled through the crowd, lightening the atmosphere considerably.

Qiao Zheng took a puff of his cigar and steered the conversation back on track: "We were just talking about how a mysterious person appeared in this cordoned-off area yesterday, codenamed 'King Yama's Decree'."

"Captain Xu, you've probably heard of his exploits. He's probably quite capable, so we need to be extra careful on this mission."

Chen Yu glanced at him from the side and said, "That's exactly what I just said."

Qiao Zheng shrugged: "It doesn't matter what anyone says, the important thing is to be careful."

Behind Xu Lindong, Tang Lei, Xiao Mufeng, and the other two exchanged glances, a subtle sense of pride rising in their hearts.

Standing opposite them were almost all the captains of the squads from various districts: Qiao Zheng, Chen Yu, and Pan Chao, all of whom were elites at the ninth rank, with only two at the tenth rank.

In comparison, apart from Captain Xu, they do seem to be somewhat "newbies".

However, for now, the power of discourse still lies in the hands of their own captain.

Xu Lindong alone dominated the entire scene.

"Last night I pretended to be a death warrant and did something sneaky, and the news spread so fast..."

A hint of amusement flashed through Xu Lindong's mind, but his face remained impassive.

He nodded slightly and said calmly:

"Our target is that hospital, a strictly sealed-off, mystical area. You in the Southern District should know this best. As long as the death warrant doesn't go there, it's none of our business."

After a brief pause, he glanced at the crowd:

"Even if he really dares to come."

"I can kill him with my own hands."

He spoke with absolute certainty and conviction.

After all, he knew very well that the King of Hell's decree was impossible to obtain, and he couldn't possibly cut himself in the process.

But to onlookers, it only sounded like an undeniable strength and confidence.

"As expected of an extraordinary person who cultivates all three paths, he has plenty of confidence."

Chen Yu sighed inwardly, but a smile had already appeared on his face:

"With Captain Xu's words, we feel relieved. Time is tight, shall we go through the data for the mission area now?"

"Alright, let's go inside and talk."

Xu Lindong waved his hand.

Everyone immediately went inside and took their seats.

Chen Yu quickly had his team members take out a stack of documents and distribute them.

Xu Lindong and his team had already reviewed the mission briefing before they arrived.

But the one in Chen Yu's hand was more detailed.

After all, this case was originally being investigated by the South District Third Team.

Xu Lindong received the documents and glanced at them.

Mission Name: Operation to Purify and Reinforce the Array of Abandoned Mental Hospital C-17

Mission Location: The former "Anning Mental Hospital" (now designated as Abandoned Mystic Building C-17), located approximately 1.2 kilometers northeast of the former site of the river patrol in the southern district of Jiangcheng...

That's right, the hospital we're dealing with this time is a mental hospital that has been transformed into a monster...