As dawn broke.

The Dark Web Headquarters bustled into action.

Dozens of patrol teams scattered throughout the entire base, searching everywhere.

Unfortunately...

After half a day of searching, they still hadn't found Fang Yu or Chen Daotian's whereabouts.

...

In the meeting hall.

The Dark Night and Thunder giants sat on either side, waiting for the results.

Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties, holding a document, slowly walked into the hall.

"Reporting to the giants, the search is complete. Seven bodies were found. Five are Martial Arts Fifth Layer martial artists. The other two are..." The middle-aged man's complexion suddenly turned ugly, his fingers trembling, seemingly in disbelief of the records on the document.

"Speak." The Dark Night giant said sternly.

"These two bodies, they are Yellow Rank cultivators, Middle Class and Upper Class!" After saying that, the middle-aged man swallowed hard.

Cultivators, within the Dark Web base, always enjoyed the highest treatment.

They were attended to in every aspect: food, clothing, lodging, and transport.

But unexpectedly, such an incident occurred inside the base.

The Dark Night giant stood up abruptly, huffing coldly: "It seems someone is targeting the Dark Web..."

The Thunder giant, Lei Hao, frowned and said:

"To kill two Yellow Rank cultivators, silencing them without a chance to send any distress signals, indicates that the enemy's strength far surpasses theirs... Could it be those cultivator sects behind this?"

"Impossible! The Dark Web has always stood on the side of martial artists... Those sects would not risk exposure to meddle in Dark Web affairs. To those sects, the Dark Web is never a threat, and we don't possess anything of value for spirit-snatching, no need to target us." Tang Yan analyzed.

"Then it's strange, could it be... Iron Fist and Chen Daotian."

"That's even less likely! I have already investigated the strength of these two... That Iron Fist should be just an Innate rookie who recently started cultivation, but judging from his past performances, I estimate his strength to be of Yellow Rank Upper Class. As for that Chen Daotian, he is merely at Martial Arts Seventh Layer, not worth worrying about. I convened this meeting for two reasons: one is to establish authority, and the other is to snatch spirits! I want those loyal to the Bright Giant to know, in this Dark Web, who is the true king!"

Lei Hao nodded.

Suddenly, as if thinking of something, he asked: "How are things at the Underground Cave?"

The middle-aged man replied:

"Additional personnel have been dispatched. It was just the shift change yesterday, and there were nearby patrol teams, so nothing happened... Someone also checked inside the Underground Cave, Jiang Shang is like a mudfish, unable to move."

Tang Yan nodded: "We cannot be careless these next few days, beginning today, guard it 24 hours."

"Yes!"

...

...

In the blink of an eye.

Two days passed.

On the early morning of the third day.

Fang Yu and Chen Daotian arrived early outside the base's main gate.

The nearby streets were bustling; some Dark Web members arrived at the headquarters in luxury cars.

All the parking spots were filled with luxury cars.

There were flamboyantly dressed beauties, bubbly young girls, slovenly hunchbacked youths, and sprightly old men...

Without exception.

They all carried a sense of confidence.

A confidence stemming from membership in the Dark Web, with which they took pride.

"It's been many years since such a meeting was held... I didn't expect such a grand scene!" someone commented.

At the entrance.

Dark Web members kept arriving in droves.

"I heard that the Bright Giant keeps disappearing... The Dark Night giant proposed to select a new third giant, hence this meeting."

"Isn't it said to be aimed at the King of Boxing? That kid committed a major crime. The headquarters plans to make an example of him, to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys."

"Cut it out, you're overestimating the King of Boxing. He's just a Hall Master, not even as significant as a Guest Elder at the headquarters. To stage such a big show for him, do you think it's likely?"

"Guest Elder?"

"It's a term. Refers to martial artists with high strength and power, who are long-term fixtures at the headquarters, hence the title 'Guest Elder', similar to 'Guest' or 'Feast Guest' in ancient times. But they are more loyal!"

"I see."

"No matter what, it's a pity for Iron Fist... He's been number one on the power ranking list for so long! Quite talented, his strength shouldn't be underestimated."

"That's because you lack insight! His number one spot is only because no one challenged it! Strong martial artists don't care about the power ranking list."

"No, no, no... These masters don't want to challenge because... they don't want to expose themselves..."

"What do you mean?"

"Because... above martial artists, there are cultivators. Cultivators are like fish swimming in the sea, any moment they could be eaten by a bigger fish... a little carelessness, and they can be swept away by the great waters."

Everyone laughed heartily. Only those Dark Web members who had seen cultivators had solemn and grave expressions on their faces.

Just then—

The gate slowly opened.

The guards stood in the road, loudly proclaiming, "Sorry to have kept everyone waiting... The Giant has decreed, welcome all brothers, to enter the meeting venue!"

Everyone flocked in.

The crowded throng soon dispersed.

Fang Yu and Chen Daotian were walking in the crowd.

"Bro Yu, it seems they all look down on you," Chen Daotian said.

"It's as if they could look up to you."

"Don't hit me where it hurts..."

The two proceeded.

Before long, they arrived at an open-air plaza.

This was a military-managed training ground, a large square.

In the middle was a circular stage, surrounded by nine areas divided according to Jiuzhou, filled with chairs.

As everyone just stepped into the area.

Members from the Dark Web Headquarters took to the circular stage.

"What's going on? Isn't this a meeting?"

"Wow, first time seeing this! So thrilling!"

People encircled the stage and found their own seats.

Fang Yu and Chen Daotian also came to their respective places for Jiangzhou and Yanjing, sitting at the very front.

"Boss, it's me!"

"Boss, boss!"

Chen Daotian turned around to greet.

On Fang Yu's side, too, it was the same, with Windy Second Madame, Cai Runiao, Zhu Sanpang, and Skinny Four all arriving.

"It's the Hall Master! Wacka wacka, dear Iron Fist boss, I will always support you!"

"Boss, for you, I had a debate online for days and nights without sleep, you better bring your A-game today!"

"Whoever dares to slander my boss, I will fight them to the death."

Clearly, the majority of Dark Web members on Jiangzhou's side supported Fang Yu.

However…

Over at Liangzhou's side, it was a completely different picture.

They all stared at Fang Yu with resentment... as if they couldn't wait to come up and devour him!

...

Meanwhile,

On the stage.

At this moment, everyone's gaze turned there.

A middle-aged man came to the center of the stage and declared loudly:

"According to the meeting rules, before we start, we shall first punish the first batch of offenders who broke the rules."

"Prepare—"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

This wasn't a meeting, this was outright intimidation!

Executioners took off all the hoods!

Instantly, the crowd was in an uproar.

"They are Dark Web members! They are our own brothers!"

"What's going on? Our own people on the guillotine?"

"No way! Is there some mistake?"

At this time, someone in the crowd revealed the truth—

"These are the Bright Giant's confidants! All of them are the Bright Giant's confidants!"

Not far away, Fang Yu and Chen Daotian immediately frowned.

The Dark Night Giant and Thunder Giant, have they really dealt a heavy blow to the Bright Giant?

"Violating the rules of the Dark Web, having committed unforgivable sins. The charges have been posted on the bulletin board. If there are any objections, please raise them when the meeting starts. Now... execute!"

What kind of twisted logic is this.

Executing before discussing the crime! This is just banditry!

And in the midst of talking.

Hisss...

Thud, thud!

Heads fell to the ground!

Rolling down from the stage in all directions.

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