Chapter 997: Unbeatable Land?

Following his boss's instructions, Jian Changsheng quickly located the bridge underpass.

The place was remote and sparsely populated. If it weren't for the fact that all the homeless people had been conscripted by the King of Silver to work in the factory, this area would likely be home to many. However, beneath the underpass at that moment, two "homeless men" were already warming themselves by a fire.

Sun Bumian and Jiang Xiaohua sat facing each other, their four palms raised. A warm fire burned between them, illuminating their two expressions of utter despair.

"Huh? Why is Plum here too?" Jian Changsheng's eyes lit up when he saw both of them.

Sun Bumian stiffly turned his head to glance at the approaching Jian Changsheng. His dim eyes held no life as he weakly replied:

"After I left the restaurant, I saw this guy squatting miserably on the road, staring blankly. Bird droppings were landing on his head, and he didn't even try to dodge... So I just brought him along."

Jian Changsheng was speechless.

He turned to look at Jiang Xiaohua, who was silently huddled by the bonfire. Catching sight of Jian Changsheng in his peripheral vision, he opened his mouth as if to speak, then hesitated.

"I can understand Plum's despair; he's always been like this... But what's wrong with you?" Jian Changsheng couldn't help but ask, noticing the lifelessness in Sun Bumian's eyes.

"..." Sun Bumian's heart twinged, and he lay back on the ground as if completely drained. "I... never mind... A poor wretch like you, with only one lifetime, wouldn't understand..."

Jian Changsheng was utterly confused.

Jian Changsheng was about to curse him, but remembering the urgent matter at hand, he gritted his teeth and suppressed his anger.

"...You two need to come with me. I've found Heart!"

"Really?" Jiang Xiaohua's mouth formed an "O" shape in surprise. It was the first time he found Jian Changsheng so reliable.

"...Oh." Sun Bumian replied listlessly, "Where is he?"

"His situation... is complicated. He's infiltrated the Usurpers, but at the same time, he's left a part of himself outside... In short, there are now two Hearts! And he's completely baffled those Usurpers!"

Usurpers...

At those three words, Sun Bumian shot up from the ground, his eyes bloodshot!

"What's wrong with you?" Jian Changsheng was startled.

"Keep talking!"

"..." Jian Changsheng hesitated for a moment, then spoke, "We need to find a way to help him get his memories back. Once that's done, he can fight his way through the Usurpers, and we can all leave this place together."

"You mean, he not only completely baffled the Usurpers but can also fight his way through them??" Sun Bumian's breathing grew heavy.

"...Yes."

"They deserve it!!" Sun Bumian gritted his teeth. "Let's go! Even if it costs me my life, I'll rescue Heart... I'll make those shameless thieves, the Usurpers, pay the price!!

In this life... I will reclaim everything that belongs to me!!"

Watching Sun Bumian, who suddenly seemed full of vigor, a deep sense of bewilderment appeared in Jian Changsheng's eyes.

The Sun Bumian he knew had always been a lazy "young master" who couldn't be bothered with anything. Even after his memories of Chen Ling were stolen, he hadn't been particularly invested in rescuing Chen Ling... So what was this sudden surge of enthusiasm about?

Although Jian Changsheng didn't understand, Sun Bumian's willingness to exert himself was naturally a good thing.

"Come with me, both of you." Jian Changsheng glanced at the sky.

"Judging by the time... it should be about ready."

The Church.

Boom—!!!

A deafening roar echoed from afar within the Boundless Domain. Chi Tong, who had been dozing on his office desk, jolted awake and lifted his bloodshot eyes.

Chi Tong sharply looked out the window. Thick black smoke was rising in the distance, intertwined with dark murderous energy that formed a black spear, instantly piercing through the clouds!

Boom!!

Another massive wave swept across the sky, dispersing the thick smoke and the gloom shrouding the Boundless Domain. The hurricane sent trees along the street toppling and swaying.

Undoubtedly, this level of destructive power could only be wielded by an Eighth-Tier entity. In the entire Boundless Domain, only one person possessed such attack power... The Asura Leader, Hong Xiu.

Who was Hong Xiu fighting?

Chi Tong stared intensely in that direction, sweat beading on his anxious palms.

"Chi Tong!" A voice suddenly called from outside the door. Chen Ling rushed in, his face pale and flustered. "What... what's happening outside?"

Chi Tong turned to see Chen Ling, hesitated for a moment, then spoke:

"It should be... Hong Xiu fighting the people from the Twilight Society."

"Are those guys from the Twilight Society that strong?" Chen Ling frowned. "Isn't Miss Hong Xiu an Eighth-Tier Asura Leader? They can actually fight her?"

"There are quite a few powerful individuals among the Twilight Society's higher-ups... especially those K's."

"Are they all really in the Boundless Domain now?"

Chi Tong didn't answer. His mind was entirely focused on the distant battle, feeling deeply uneasy. He wished he could immediately pull out a photo of the King of Silver, burn incense, and kneel in prayer, begging him to return quickly...

The current situation seemed to be increasingly spiraling out of his control.

"Lord Chi Tong!" A Usurper rushed into the office, visibly agitated. "Playing cards have appeared in various areas of the Boundless Domain... And we've asked all nearby residents and workers, but no one saw how they appeared..."

"Playing cards... playing cards... Where did all these Twilight Society members come from??"

Chi Tong's eyes were bloodshot, as if he were on the verge of a breakdown.

Seeing this, Chen Ling looked around with some concern. "Chi Tong... With so many Twilight Society members in the Boundless Domain... can we defeat them?"

"Of course, we can defeat them!" Chi Tong said coldly. "We have no fewer people than they do, and this is our home turf... They can't possibly be our match."

"What if they directly attack the Church?"

Chi Tong froze.

"The Twilight Society members are too cunning; I know that very well," Chen Ling said gravely.

"Our disadvantage is that we have to protect the entire Boundless Domain, while they can simply hide in the shadows and strike at any time... If I were them, I would definitely drag this out slowly, waiting until our people are exhausted, and then launch a direct assault to destroy this place...

But we can't retreat everyone back to the Church, because that would allow them to control the streets and factories, take over the populace, and cut off all our supplies..."

Chi Tong's brows furrowed tightly, as if he were seriously considering Chen Ling's words.

"Are you saying..."

"I think we need to keep a contingency. After all, they only have four Kings, while we have five Judgment Proxies." Chen Ling paused.

"Miss Hong Xiu is an Eighth-Tier Asura; she alone can contend with several Eighth-Tiers. Having her stationed at the Church would be safer than leaving dozens of Usurpers here... So, why don't we have the other four proxies continue searching for the Twilight Society outside, and let Miss Hong Xiu guard the Church by herself?

This way, we can advance or retreat, placing ourselves in an invincible position!"