The Ninth District has gained another Apostle-level powerhouse.

The next day, this news spread instantly through the streets and alleys. Although the name had yet to be announced, all major powers simultaneously received invitations to hurry to Zone 9 High School for the celebration.

People speculated that this Apostle-level powerhouse must be a former student from a previous class.

Only an Apostle-level powerhouse who graduated from Zone 9 High School would return to hold a celebration there.

"It has been three years since the last Apostle-level powerhouse emerged, right?"

"Indeed, I wonder which gifted individual has ascended to this supreme realm."

"I bet it's the same as before, just a ceremonial return; they probably won't stay in the Ninth District."

"Alas, there's nothing we can do about it. The Extraordinary foundation of the Ninth District is still too weak. Those branches of wealth families migrating from the Holy Cities are all without hope of further progress."

...

Having once been number 1 on the Hidden Dragon List, Wei Shaobin couldn't help but feel a little shaken upon learning this news.

Lately, he had been buying a large quantity of Fierce Beast Essence Potions from the Cleanup Company to enhance his physique, but his understanding of Heaven and Earth Power remained hazy.

It felt as though there was a barrier preventing him from breaking through.

A friend beside him suggested, "Young Master Wei, back then, your talent alarmed the main family in Holy City, but you insisted on being the first local in the Ninth District to ascend to the Apostle level. Let me tell you, you shouldn't be so fixated on this."

"Aren't the girls at the Silver Palace Club enticing?"

"They are!"

Wei Shaobin replied firmly, "I want both!"

That's right, it was precisely because his branch was considered to have no potential that they were assigned to the Ninth District. Officially, it was to strive for interests for the family in the Ninth District, but in reality, it was more like being kicked away.

He always brooded over this.

He wanted to prove that a true genius could thrive regardless of how barren the environment might be!

At this moment.

The major wealth families gathered at the entrance of Zone 9 High School, a scene that was extremely rare in previous years.

Based on past experiences, every time Zone 9 held an Apostle-level ascension celebration, Pei Jing would reminisce about hardships and joys, envision the future, and subtly or overtly hint for everyone to invest more.

Of course, they were never stingy with their donations to Zone 9 High School. First, many of their family members were sent there for cultivation, and second, they could have priority access to Transcendents who awakened there.

Usually, those newly ascended to the Apostle level would return to Holy City, and everyone would not benefit much. Even the dishes prepared at the celebration were bland and simple.

That was somewhat embarrassing, right?

In short, if not for Pei Jing's sake, their interest in participating likely wouldn't be high.

But this time was different.

The invitation letter clearly stated that the Cleanup Company would release some partnership slots at the celebration.

Suddenly, it made everyone flock to it eagerly.

After all, the Cleanup Company had been making a lot of waves recently.

Initially, other major wealth families speculated when this money-burning farce by the Cleanup Company would end, but now it had captured most of the market share.

Even in a near-monopoly situation, it hadn't raised prices!

Instead, it seemed intent on massive expansion.

This was very puzzling.

In order to understand the true intentions of the Cleanup Company, they were willing to come and take a hit this time.

Because this Cleanup Company was too mysterious, no matter how many connections they tried, they couldn't find out its details, even suspecting the Xu Family at one point.

But the facts proved otherwise.

The Xu Family seemed finished.

They didn't have the guts to pull off such a big move.

Could there really be an extremely powerful force, imperceptible even to them, quietly entering the Ninth District?

If their speculation was correct, it would be best to make contact in advance.

This invitation letter was personally drafted by Su Qi. He had deliberated for a long time; the first phase of the Cleanup Company's trial had been very successful, with both its secrecy and the establishment of channels implemented smoothly.

Now was the time to enter the second phase.

Which is, sharing joy is better than enjoying it alone.

Because no matter how covertly they acted, as long as the Cleanup Company wanted to expand, they could never avoid the attention of these wolves.

In that case.

Why not drag everyone into it, binding them all to the Cleanup Company's chariot?

As long as enough profit was ensured.

He believed even the main families behind those wealth families wouldn't be able to intervene!

This was the benefit of being far away from the emperor's reach, forming a community of shared interest.

However.

Just as everyone was waiting eagerly.

The Xu Family.

The doors of the confinement building opened slowly.

With the stride of long legs, Xu Zisheng's pale face appeared in the sunlight for the first time.

After adapting to the light.

He was surprised to find the entire Xu Family was deathly silent.

There was no cheering.

Nor were there expectant and excited gazes.

This was completely different from the scene Xu Zisheng had imagined.

"Uncle... where are the members of the Xu Family?"

After a long while.

The voice of Xu Tianci echoed in his mind: "They all died under Su Qi's pressure, including... your parents."

Hiss—

Xu Zisheng took a deep breath, his emotions beginning to destabilize.

This endless loneliness, of having illuminated the family, yet standing with no one behind him, quietly invaded his heart.

Fortunately.

The persistent pain during this period had tempered his heart to be extremely strong.

He quickly shifted his focus to a certain classmate.

It was because of the existence of that classmate that he could persist in endless suffering.

"Yes, yes, exactly like that, don't mind those details, your target is Su Qi, today you must show everyone the terror of Xu Family's prodigy!" In his mind, Xu Tianci guided him step by step.

Xu Zisheng gathered himself.

With a step, his figure had appeared at the gate of the Xu Family Mansion.

At this time, the Security Bureau personnel stationed near the Xu Family noticed Xu Zisheng, feeling a horrendous chill from the soul, as if they were being watched by the Abyss.

"Is that Xu Zisheng?"

"Why has he changed so dramatically, he doesn't seem like the same person."

"What should we do, intercept him?"

A few squad leaders exchanged glances and decided to report the situation. The response was to keep watch and not act rashly until further orders were given.

Indeed.

The higher-ups hadn't provided any concrete evidence against the Xu Family, other than classifying them as a dangerous element, there seemed to be no other instructions.

At the same time.

Xu Zisheng also noticed the presence of the Security Bureau's personnel, his gaze instantly turning cold.

On his pale, frail body, dark red aura swirled.

Pop pop pop pop!

In an instant.

Countless Bloodthorns exploded around him, bizarre and splendid.

The gate was pierced through, and cracks spread across the streets toward the distance, buildings were collapsing, people were panicking.

Even a squad leader from the Security Bureau, trying to stop a Bloodthorn in front of them, had their shoulder pierced in an instant.

The eerie power made everyone's scalp tingle.

"How is this possible, I am a Level Twenty Eight Overlord Level Transcendent..."

His eyes widened, he couldn't believe he was penetrated so easily.

At this moment, Xu Tianci's frenzied voice echoed in Xu Zisheng's mind: "Yes, just like that, destroy everything, demonstrate your strength to the world, as long as there aren't too many casualties, even an unscrupulous person like Pei Jing, who favors some over others, would regard you differently!"

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