All-out: Starting with the Awakening Special Operations Unit, search, attack, and withdrawal.

Looking at the worried and shocked faces of the crowd, Chu Hong smiled faintly.

"Alright, you all know how effective those display cases are in the [Crimson Collection Room]. Besides, I can instantly return to the [Special Operations Division]. They'd have to be able to catch me before they even get a chance. And..."

"And no one can suspect us!"

Chu Hong spoke with absolute certainty.

And indeed, it turned out exactly as he had predicted.

In the study of Xia Pingwei in the Rong'an Earl's Mansion in Xialong Base City, Xuan Yuanshou, with his back to the door of the Xia family's treasury, stared sharply at the other party.

Xia Pingwei stood nervously in front of the desk, like a quail.

"If you have no connection with that person, why would he specifically target your Rong'an Earl's Mansion out of all the noble families and mansions in the entire Xialong Base City?"

aside.

Mo Xin, the chief inspector of the Xuanlong City Inspection Bureau, also had a solemn expression.

Looking at Xia Pingwei, his tone became even colder and sterner, without the slightest hint of politeness.

"Lord Rong'an, this matter has already alarmed several elders. An enemy possessing a dazzling-grade divine item, who appears and disappears without a trace, poses a significant threat to the safety of Xialong Base City. If you know anything, you'd better confess honestly now!"

"Have you offended anyone recently?"

Xia Pingwei's face turned green.

"How could I possibly offend someone who possesses a divine item of the dazzling level? I..."

Xuanyuan Shou interrupted calmly: "That person doesn't have much experience in fusing divine-grade items; he probably only recently acquired them... Secret realms capable of producing dazzling-grade divine-grade items must be at least top-secret. Think about it, have you offended anyone at that level?"

Now.

Xia Pingwei was at a loss for words.

Could it be that... I've offended someone, but I don't remember exactly how many people I've offended?

Furthermore, my brother must have offended some people at the Dragon Roar Holy Academy...

Xia Pingjie is still lying in bed, having just been saved by medicine. Xuan Yuan Shou's palm strike was not at full strength, but... he didn't intend to consider whether it would kill him.

"I, I... Dean, I really don't know, I..."

Seeing his expression, everyone present understood what he meant.

Xuanyuan Shou took a deep breath, his dissatisfaction with Rong Xun's faction almost materializing in his eyes, causing several noble second-generation people who were usually close to Rong Anbo to look terrified.

Beside her, Mo Xin pursed her lips and turned to look at Xuan Yuan Shou with a sharp expression.

"Elder Xuanyuan, this matter is probably not easy to investigate. According to the usual method, we need to first classify the secret realms of the top-secret level or above that may produce magical lightning-attribute dazzling-grade divine items, and then specifically investigate the entry registration of these secret realms in recent months, but..."

Mo Xin didn't say anything after that, but everyone present understood.

Even if this investigation is effective, it will take forever... Moreover, entering a secret realm does not necessarily require registration, and even if you do register, the information may not be accurate.

The Black Hole Council has plenty of ways to bypass these procedures.

Standing nearby, Jiang Qingbo's wife, who was usually close to Xia Pingwei and whose fathers also had a good relationship with him, spoke up in a low voice.

"Given the current level of martial law in the base city, that guy shouldn't dare to show his face again for the time being. But Elder Xuanyuan, rest assured, whatever you need, all our families and households will absolutely cooperate to the fullest extent!"

Everyone hurriedly nodded in agreement.

however.

These people, however, were unaware of this.

The riots in the core base city of the Great Xia Dynasty will have far-reaching consequences, causing more than just instability within the base city itself. Xuan Yuan Shou's eyes were filled with solemnity.

A divine item of dazzling brilliance, unless it's completely fused, otherwise...

When a person dies, their belongings will be released, just like the source cores of a pioneer in the Core Condensation Realm in reality!

This temptation was too great for others, especially for those lunatics in the Black Hole Council!

Chu Hong underestimated the mental pressure this matter would put on the upper echelons of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Similarly, they underestimated just how terrifyingly alluring the dazzling, divine-level items truly are in reality.

After receiving information about the situation in Xialong Base City, Tianzhao Kingdom, Baixiang Kingdom, and even some hidden forces within the Great Xia Kingdom began to stir with activity.

They began searching for the "super gift" that might be hidden somewhere.

......

Account Energy Points -200w!

"Enter the secret realm, limited-time challenge mode [Hell Level - Clifftop Plague Hospital]!"

Entering the hellish dungeon again!

However, Chu Hong was not the only one who entered the secret realm this time.

Wang Suming and Song Jiao'er also followed them in.

"Beep beep beep!"

"Ω virus invasion! Please inject the [Ω virus blocker] immediately! Time remaining until mutation: 4:59"

"Warning! Anyone who undergoes this mutation will be automatically declared dead!"

Both Wang Suming and Song Jiao'er heard this cold warning immediately.

At this moment, the two finally understood why Chu Hong had made them bring over a hundred [Omega Virus Blocker] sticks. This stuff really couldn't be left out in the secret realm...

On the other hand, what about Chu Hong's side?

[Ghost Peach] Level 2 Display Case Effect Activated!

The crimson notification that had been in front of them vanished in an instant.

"The hellish [Clifftop Plague Hospital] has all its monsters and bosses concentrated underground in the [Beast Research Laboratory]. I've checked everywhere else; there's not a soul in sight. You two can search with peace of mind!"

Chu Hong said.

The effects of the [Cobweb Brain-Computer Interface] showcase were reactivated.

Chu Hong also confirmed the location where they had arrived.

...The northeast gap in the hospital, the No. 1 spot of the [Beast Research Laboratory]!

His expression changed slightly.

"Quickly! You two run west right now! I'll handle this!"

Having gained experience the first time, Chu Hong was quite adept at entering the palace a second time.

In an instant, a plan of action was immediately determined in my mind.

As Song Jiao'er and Wang Suming each carried a bag and ran towards the west [main hospital building].

The Flower of Eternity bloomed in Chu Hong's hand.

"Hana-lai!"

His [Slaughter Overlord] ability was activated instantly.

Without any hesitation, he immediately rushed towards the [Beast Research Laboratory].

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Several dark figures, accompanied by a sharp whooshing sound, instantly blocked Chu Hong's path.

Boss: Spyru Kylimont Hoffman!

That reaction speed is ridiculously fast!

"Here! Have an apple!"

There was no nonsense.

Chu Hong instantly flung out the three Golden Apples.

And in that very instant...

[Hate Scroll] Level 1 Display Case Effect, activated!

Attack locked!

The boss's three clones, who had just dodged a second ago, were then blasted away like broken sacks.

Everything happened so fast!

So much so that when Chu Hong rushed into the underground level, he didn't hesitate to drop several Hellfire Sacs into the densely packed horde of mutated zombies.

When the fire almost engulfed the first basement level.

Even the boss himself, Spyru Kylimont Hoffman, who was in the core research laboratory, was somewhat bewildered.

This person... how come they don't even do any intelligence gathering?

And what's more, these densely packed mutated zombies are enough to make anyone with trypophobia faint. And you, all fresh and delicate, just step on the heads of these zombies and rush down to the second basement level?

Is this your home?!