The sun rises, and a new day begins.
In today’s world, those who must become stronger to survive have also begun venturing outside the city walls in search of prey.
However, this day was a bit different.
People found that large areas outside the city were completely free of monsters.
Before the first hour of Xiao Yu’s light shield had even ended, someone discovered the three people.
After glancing at the three individuals, these people did not recognize Lu Yu. They simply felt that this group did not wish to be disturbed and thus turned around and left.
However, more people saw the three individuals on the plain.
Someone recognized Lu Yu and exclaimed in surprise, “That’s Lu Yu! What is he doing?”
“Ability fusion?” Someone who had seen similar situations before immediately speculated.
“What’s going on with this white light cover?”
Someone reached out to touch the light cover but was gently pushed back by a faint force.
Chen Hui politely replied, “Excuse me. Please don’t touch the light cover, everyone. Thank you. We don’t want to be disturbed.”
Chen Hui said thus.
“In that case, we’ll definitely make a profit.” The person who touched the light barrier laughed, stepped back, and glanced at Lu Yu.
Lu Yu sat with his eyes closed among a patch of weeds, beads of sweat forming on his forehead and dripping down, his expression showing signs of pain.
“What kind of ability fusion is this? It seems a bit troublesome,” the person said, recalling Lu Yu’s identity, a cold glint momentarily flashing in his eyes, though it quickly vanished.
Thinking of Lu Yu’s strength, the person suppressed some of his thoughts.
Some pass by, some stop!
As time became unbalanced, more and more people gathered nearby.
Chen Hui and Lou Xiaoyu felt an involuntary tension rising in their hearts, sensing that something was about to happen.
“Who is that woman? How can she have such special abilities? Could it be some sort of protective shield?” someone said, pointing at Lao Xiaoyu floating in midair.
“The person who can team up with Lu Yu must be extraordinary.”
“The abilities of that young man and that woman caught the attention of experts like Lu Yu. Who exactly are these two people?”
People were talking about it.
Some were drawn to the beauty of Lou Xiaoyu, feeling that she was like a fallen angel. Others were attracted by Lu Yu, curious to see what exactly Lu Yu was doing here.
Gradually, more and more people gathered around.
Thousands of people rushed there upon hearing the news, only to find Lu Yu sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed in such a public place, sparking widespread murmurs and discussions.
They saw that a defensive shield or something similar had been set up around the perimeter and realized that the situation was not simple.
Over time, Lu Yu did not stand up, not even opening his eyes.
Many people gradually began to feel that things were not as simple as they seemed.
“Perhaps Lu Yu couldn’t be touched at all right now, which was why his companion raised a protective shield to defend him.”
Someone guessed the reason and stared at the light shield, saying, “How many people’s attacks can this light shield block?”
Someone recalled Lu Yu’s identity and the abilities he possessed. Their heart began to race as they thought, “As the controller of the mine, he must be carrying a vast amount of treasures with him this time. Plus, he’s alone—it seems like an opportunity.”
This remark changed the expressions of many people.
That’s right. Judging from Lu Yu’s identity, he must possess something extremely valuable.
“If Lu Yu even killed Shen Hai, is there anyone he wouldn’t dare to kill?”
“I’ve heard that Lu Yu killed hundreds of people in Fangang. He’s a real murderer. Wouldn’t it be too risky to act before finding out exactly what treasures he possesses?”
People’s hearts came alive, but they were all hesitant.
Thinking that Lu Yu had killed Shen Hai, they were almost too afraid to make a move.
“Perhaps there’s still a clue about his crowd-control ability,” someone spoke up at this moment, as if trying to crush everyone’s hesitation.
“An attack skill capable of defeating Shen Hai!”
Many people who had originally been hesitating became even more intrigued, their eyes now gleaming as they fixed their gaze on Lu Yu, as if staring at a precious treasure.
That’s right!
Even one of the top ten defensive abilities in Fanggang, turn into stone, can be split apart. Who wouldn’t want such a skill?
The murmurs grew louder, reaching even Chen Hui and Lou Xiaoyu.
“Senior apprentice sister, you’re sure your light barrier won’t be broken through, right?” Chen Hui asked, looking at Lou Xiaoyu with some concern.
Because he noticed that their eyes had turned greedy, with expressions as if they wanted to swallow every last bone fragment of a person.
If the light shield were to break, these people might actually devour them.
Lou Xiaoyu gently shook her head, a hint of concern in her voice: “It’s never been broken before. But I’m not sure if there’s a special ability that can penetrate it.”
Chen Hui turned to look at Lu Yu and noticed that Lu Yu seemed to be in some pain. However, he remained very calm, as if he were completely unaffected by everything happening around him.
Suddenly, chaotic footsteps came from the back of the crowd.
“Move aside, all of you get out of the way!” a rough voice shouted. “Anyone who dares block the path again is making an enemy of the Sunset Alliance!”
The setting sun alliance—
These three words echoed across the plains, and the murmurs of the people instantly fell silent.
Many people began to move aside to both sides, creating a passage.
Looking at the back of the crowd, a procession of five or six hundred people was advancing in a grand and imposing manner.
The seven people at the forefront displayed an air of arrogance. As their eyes swept across the surrounding crowd, their expressions conveyed extreme disdain.
What concerned the people around the most was that these five or six hundred individuals, brimming with ferocity and exuding an aura of bloodthirsty determination, were advancing toward the glowing barrier with an aggressive and accusatory posture.
One of the seven men carried thick iron chains and shackles as thick as a man’s arm. Noticing the strange looks from people around him, he angrily shouted, “What are you staring at? Keep looking and I swear I’ll kill you.”
People around immediately shifted their gaze, too afraid to make eye contact with this person.
Nanjing City is controlled by one of the three major organizations that oversee the mines. Although it has only about 1,500 members, the fact that it controls the mines proves that it must possess considerable strength.
Moreover, their leader rarely takes action, and no one truly knows the actual strength of this organization.
If you want to stay in Nanjing, it’s best not to provoke these powerful organizations.
In the crowd, someone had already recognized the identities of the seven individuals at the forefront. With a sharp intake of breath, they whispered in alarm, “Six captains and one head captain—these people definitely aren’t here to extend another invitation.”
“Lu Yu killed their squad leader and even threw back the invitation from the leader of the Sunset Alliance. This is clearly refusing to give the Sunset Alliance any face. In this situation, do you really think this is an invitation?”
At this moment, the members of the Luo Ri Alliance had already arrived in front of the light barrier.
Someone reached out a hand toward the glowing cover, pressed down on it with all strength, and upon failing to move it, realized that this cover, which Lu Yu used for isolation, must be no ordinary object.
When the leading figures glanced at the situation inside the light barrier, they immediately recognized who had erected it.
One of the seven recognized Chen Hui and coldly said, “Chen Hui, don’t make me say it twice. Have that woman deactivate the light shield, and then the two of you can leave!”
Chen Hui recognized the opponent as well, his face turned pale, and he knew he was no match for the other party.
Although he knew very well that he was no match and that persisting this way might even offend the Sunset Alliance, he gritted his teeth and said, “Captain Zhao, my senior sister and I promised to protect Mr. Lu before he regains consciousness. Therefore, I can’t fulfill this request.”
He is a man, and a man must take responsibility. Once he has committed to something, he will see it through to the end.
Upon hearing that, the man called Captain Zhao’s eyebrows shot up and he coldly retorted, “Impossible! Chen Hui, what makes you, just an ordinary college student, think you can oppose me and the Sunset Alliance? If you don’t activate the light shield immediately, you’ll be considered enemies of the Sunset Alliance. Once the light shield is broken, both of you will share the same fate as Lu Yu—death!”
“Die?” Another of the seven looked up at Lou Xiaoyu floating mid-air, smirking, “You’ll be the first to die. As for Lu Yu, he’ll be taken back to the Sunset Alliance to be dealt with by our leader. And that woman, if she doesn’t want something worse than death, she’d better let go right now.”
“Hey, woman, why don’t you just乖乖 (behave) at home on the bed, spreading your legs and waiting for men?” Someone from the crowd of the Sunset Alliance laughed lewdly: “She’s not bad, Squad Leader. Why don’t you just take her?”
“Exactly, if you don’t take it, we’ll take it then.”
“Tsk, tsk, this girl is really beautiful. Those legs, and that chest—wonder what it feels like to touch them!”
The words spoken within the crowd became increasingly harsh and unpleasant.
Lou Xiaoyu’s face turned pale, and her entire body began to tremble.
She bit her lower lip, closed her eyes, and tried hard not to think.
She promised Lu Yu that she would stay by his side in the days to come. A woman has her own kind of determination, and she would not give up.
But she really wanted those bastards to shut up.
“Look, look at this girl’s expression. Even when she’s angry, she’s so charming. Just imagine her in bed—”
Chen Hui shouted fiercely in anger, “Shut up! Captain Zhao, are these the kind of people under your command? After all, the Sunset Alliance is a major organization in Nanjing. If you want to fight or kill, go ahead, but why must you humiliate people like this?”
“Insulting people?” Captain Zhao sneered. “When it comes to enemies, nothing is excessive.”
The man carrying chains and shackles threw the items on the ground and said, “This is your last chance. Put these shackles on Lu Yu, and I’ll spare your life.”
“No need for that,” Chen Hui said angrily. “My senior sister once saved my life. You insulted her, so now you’re my enemy. Therefore, today you either break through this light barrier and kill me first, or you’ll never lay a finger on my senior sister. So what if you’re the Sunset Alliance? I may fear you, but I don’t dread you. Remember this—today, I, Chen Hui, swear that as long as I live, I will be your enemy. Because you insulted my senior sister, one day I’ll make you regret every word you’ve spoken today.”
The crowd around was taken aback, never expecting such words from a young man of seventeen or eighteen.
The group of the Sunset Alliance was first extremely quiet—
Boom!
Everyone from the Luoyu Alliance burst into laughter, all of them laughing so hard they couldn’t even lift their heads.
The leader clutched his stomach and laughed maniacally, “With you? What qualifications do you have—”
The man couldn’t finish his sentence, and his smile froze on his face.
First this person, then more people, and finally all members of the Sunset Alliance could no longer laugh.
They looked toward the center of the light cover.
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Lu Yu, who had kept his eyes closed all along, suddenly opened them. A pair of blood-red pupils emerged, exuding an oppressive aura of slaughter. His gaze swept across every member of the Sunset Alliance, sending a chill down their spines.
When the laughter of the Sunset Alliance ceased, Lu Yu’s cold voice cut through: “And what qualifications do you have to dare speak of arresting me here?”
“You killed Shen Hai. Do you really think you’re invincible?” One of the seven said solemnly. “The leader gives you a chance. Put on the chains and walk back to Nanjing City, and you’ll live. Otherwise, you die!”
Lu Yu spoke, his voice thick with the metallic tang of blood, coldly stating, “I’ll give all of you one chance. If you don’t want to die, get out! Anyone still here when I stand up won’t be spared!”
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