Chapter 96: Taking Down the Xiacheng Base

Chapter 96: Taking Down the Xiacheng Base

Ye Zian had failed to extract any information about Taro Honda from these individuals' memories. However, they were not innocent bystanders; they had secretly provided substantial manpower to Su Chen to attack his fortress.

Since that was the case, killing them was a straightforward solution, reducing the unnecessary complications in his takeover of Xiacheng Base.

After all, the ordinary people at Xiacheng Base were merely victims of exploitation. Ye Zian planned to have these survivors continue farming, smelting iron, and even raising livestock for him.

"However... it seems there is still one person left."

Ye Zian's voice trailed off as he absently wiped the Soul-Eater Knife in his hand, shifting his gaze toward the beautiful city lord, Wang Yunshan.

Even someone as seasoned as Wang Yunshan was intimidated by the aura Ye Zian exuded, especially with her hands frozen to the chair by his abilities, unable to escape.

She felt like a little rabbit caught in the hunter's sights, her body covered in goosebumps, and her throat trembled with fear, as if the Soul-Eater Knife in Ye Zian's hand would strike her at any moment.

I'm the prey, and he is the predator.

Wang Yunshan steadied herself, trembling as she spoke, "I may not know where these people are, but I can have my team investigate immediately. All the survivors at Xiacheng Base serve me, so you can save a lot of trouble."

As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt a pang of disappointment. Here she was, the lord of Xiacheng Base, now reduced to nothing more than an ant in Ye Zian's presence, desperately trying to prove her remaining value to earn a chance at survival.

Ye Zian, however, was nonchalantly appraising Wang Yunshan, saying slowly, "That's not necessary right now. Take a moment to think about what other value you might have."

Just as his words fell, the sky suddenly darkened.

Ye Zian had sensed through his psychic connection that his fortress had arrived above Xiacheng Base, casting a shadow over the entire area.

Tens of thousands of residents emerged from their homes in the residential area, awestruck, staring at the massive fortress that spanned nearly a kilometer, floating above them like a city in the sky.

This was not something that could be created by human hands; it could easily destroy Xiacheng Base if it were to fall.

At the foot of the mountain, Anna charged into the ranks of the armed personnel with two golden hammers in hand.

Swinging her dual hammers, she sent one unlucky guard flying, their bones shattering upon impact as they hit the ground.

Before most armed personnel could react, Anna and her team of ability users swiftly eliminated them.

Anna shouted, "Block off the entrance to Xiacheng Base completely! No one is to leave, and anyone who tries to break in will be executed on the spot!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Seeing the survivors waiting for entry examinations, Anna waved her hand, directing two team members to escort them up the mountain for inspection.

Although the survivors appeared reluctant, they had no choice but to comply under the watchful eyes of the armed team.

Zhao Wanrong, clad in her battle armor, descended from the fortress and sensed Ye Zian's position. A smile graced her face as she entered the conference room.

Upon seeing Ye Zian again after parting that morning, she bantered, "If I had known, I would have sent a large force to search this place right away."

Ye Zian paid no mind to Wang Yunshan's presence as he pulled Zhao Wanrong into an embrace. Their affectionate display left Wang Yunshan stunned, speechless.

Zhao Wanrong noticed the corpses strewn about and Wang Yunshan's dazed expression, realizing how frightened she must be by Ye Zian's ruthless methods.

But why had Ye Zian only left Wang Yunshan alive? Apart from her position as the lord of Xiacheng Base, Zhao Wanrong began to suspect the reason.

With a playful pout, she broke free from Ye Zian's embrace.

In that brief moment, Wang Yunshan sensed a surge of energy from dozens of ability users suddenly appearing within the Wang family villa. Even the most powerful figures in the Xiacheng Base could not possibly summon this many ability users.

Ye Zian, not wanting to alert anyone, stepped to the window and ordered the team leaders outside, "Each team, led by your respective captains, is to begin searching the residential areas of Xiacheng Base. Dig deep if necessary to find those individuals. Anyone who refuses or resists will be executed on the spot."

"Yes, City Lord!"

Upon receiving Ye Zian's command, Chen Ruoxue began to collect the bodies from the floor, bringing them to the residential area to intimidate the survivors.

Well-organized teams started entering the residential area, executing their missions in batches.

Chen Ruoxue addressed the assembled survivors with a commanding presence, "All residents of Xiacheng Base assemble in the open space! Those who disobey will be killed without mercy."

Afterward, she summoned the bodies of the ability users and leaders to be displayed in the square as a warning.

As the guards at the base prepared to resist, they were met with the half-head of Deputy Director Wang Yunshan rolling toward them, his eyes wide with shock.

The sight left the remaining personnel paralyzed with fear, and they surrendered without further resistance.

Even the subordinates of the fallen ability users realized their leader was dead. What was the point of risking their lives? They had only ever followed him to survive.

In this apocalypse, their lives were the most important thing.

As the crowd of survivors gathered, they looked at the bodies on display, instantly silenced by the realization that each one belonged to a once-powerful figure within the Xiacheng Base.

The former rulers had perished without leaving a trace, and the survivors could only hope their new rulers would be somewhat merciful.

Understanding this, they quickly gathered their families and moved toward the designated open area.

Chen Ruoxue nodded in satisfaction, seeing that the survivors were more compliant than expected.

She took charge of checking the crowd while Zhou Ruyan waved her hand, leading her sister Zhou Ruyun and several psychic ability users to search the residential area for any remaining hidden survivors.

Wang Yunshan's icy grip was broken by Zhao Wanrong, and as she gazed at the thousands of fully armed female warriors on the hillside, she realized she had lost all value and the opportunity to bargain with Ye Zian.

In just a few minutes, her fate had plummeted from the heights of power to the depths of despair; the once-mighty lord of Xiacheng Base was now a prisoner to Ye Zian.

Noticing her dazed expression, Ye Zian knew the timing was right.

With a slight smile, he said, "Sister Wanrong, I have some important matters to discuss with this city lord."

Zhao Wanrong shot Ye Zian an exasperated look. What could he possibly need to say that couldn't be said in front of her?

Nevertheless, she took the hint and led Lin Qianqian and Liu Qinghuan out of the conference room, casting a meaningful glance back at Wang Yunshan as she left.

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𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚!

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:

• 𝘽𝙤𝙜𝙙𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪

• 𝙅𝙘𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟮

• 𝘼𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙟𝙖𝙝

• 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗼𝗲𝗲

𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸:

• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝟴𝟱+ 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚.

• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗢𝘂𝘁: 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩!

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀!

👉 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙬: 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧