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In this era, even ordinary people can pose a deadly threat to the strong.
A weakened soldier struggled to report the horrific state of the mission to Lei Mingcheng.
"How dare you touch my nephew, Lei Mingcheng! You're incredibly audacious!"
Lei Mingcheng's voice was as cold as ice, and his eyes flashed with furious flames.
Lei Mingda, his nephew and his capable assistant, had now been brutally murdered by Chang Wei. How could this not enrage him to the extreme?
"Send the order to assemble a battalion of soldiers, equipped with two tanks. I want to personally meet this Chang Wei!"
Lei Mingcheng roared in fury, his anger barely contained, "I will tear him to pieces at all costs to avenge my nephew!"
Chang Wei's actions not only caused Lei Mingcheng to lose face, but also cost him two valuable evolved human subordinates, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to his strength.
Everyone in the hall was shocked to hear Lei Mingcheng's order.
Tanks, such powerful weapons of war, number only three in their base, and are usually used with caution. Now, Lei Mingcheng is going to use them for Chang Wei, which is unprecedented.
"Brother, deploying tanks probably requires Ishihara Kei's approval," someone cautiously reminded him.
Lei Mingcheng suddenly turned around, his gaze sharp as a knife, which frightened the man into immediately shutting up.
"I don't care, Chang Wei must die today!" Lei Mingcheng roared, his voice echoing in the hall like a furious lion.
However, at that moment, a calm voice broke the tense atmosphere: "Commander Lei Ming, this matter needs to be reconsidered."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man of about twenty-five or twenty-six years old slowly stand up. He was wearing a purple coat, his eyes were flashing with purple light, and his hands were crackling with electricity. A powerful aura emanated from him.
This person was none other than Uesugi Yu, an eighth-level evolver and Lei Mingcheng's top subordinate.
His strength and status commanded the utmost respect from everyone.
"Uesugi Yu, what are your thoughts?" Lei Mingcheng suppressed his anger and asked respectfully.
Uesugi Yu nodded slightly and slowly said, "Chang Wei is not someone to be trifled with. If we act rashly, we may get into even bigger trouble. In my opinion, we should first understand his background and strength before making a detailed plan."
Upon hearing Uesugi Yu's words, Lei Mingcheng and the others fell into deep thought.
They knew that Uesugi Yu's words made sense, but the anger in their hearts was hard to quell.
However, they also understood that only calmness and rationality could ensure their survival in this crisis. Amidst the turbulent changes in the base city, Uesugi Yu and Lei Mingcheng maintained a deep brotherhood.
The Raigin Society, founded by Uesugi Yu, has long been the most powerful force in the city, with its influence even surpassing that of the Mad Blade Society. The reason why Lei Mingcheng is able to firmly hold the position of the number one force in the Shinjuku City base is inseparable from the strong support of Uesugi Yu.
When Chang Wei's strength as an evolved human was mentioned, Uesugi Yu's expression turned solemn. He stood up and looked directly at Lei Mingcheng:
"Chang Wei's strength is extraordinary. Even I wouldn't dare to say I could defeat him easily. He is a true top expert."
He paused, then continued, "Ordinary armored vehicles are unlikely to pose a threat to him. Unless we use all the power of the evolved beings, we might not be able to subdue him."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Although Lei Mingcheng was not an evolved being, he knew the power of evolved beings. When he heard that even armored vehicles might not be able to capture Chang Wei, he couldn't help but feel a chill.
Seeing this, Uesugi Yu sighed softly, waved his right hand, and a bolt of lightning struck the ground, blasting a huge crater and sending up clouds of dust.
He said calmly, "This is the difference in strength. Faced with an attack like mine, if an armored vehicle cannot fire back, it is no different from a wooden plank."
Everyone stared in shock at the crater in the ground.
Lei Mingcheng's pupils constricted, and he gained a deeper understanding of Shangshan Yu's strength.
"and"
Uesugi Yu continued, "I'm afraid Ishihara Kei won't easily deploy armored vehicles either. Although they sent people to deal with Chang Wei, they were fortunate enough not to make a move and were able to retreat unscathed. They know Chang Wei's strength, but the grudge we have has no direct connection to them. So, we'll probably have to think of another way."
After hearing this, Lei Mingcheng had some doubts, but he felt more admiration and trust for Shang Shanyu.
He knew that no matter what difficulties they faced, as long as Uesugi Yu was there, they had hope. After careful consideration, Uesugi Yu slowly spoke:
"He probably enjoys our conflict with Chang Wei so that he can reap the benefits. He would love for us to fight to the death so that he can reap the rewards."
"Therefore, she would never agree to the decision to use the entire base's weapons to settle a personal score."
Uesugi Yu's words were resounding, and everyone seemed to wake up from a dream, gritting their teeth at Ishihara Kei's insidious methods.
Lei Mingcheng remained silent for a moment, knowing that what Shangshan Yu said was true.
If he were to act rashly, he would only play right into someone else's hands. He shook his head helplessly and chose to give up.
Seeing that Lei Mingcheng had given up, Uesugi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew Chang Wei's terrifying strength all too well, and his words just now were merely an exaggeration to maintain his own dignity.
He knew that if war really broke out, he would be no match for any formidable opponent.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Kei Ishihara's office was unusually heavy.
After listening to his subordinate's report, his face darkened, and he sighed, "It seems I underestimated him. I didn't expect him to be so ruthless, eliminating Lei Mingcheng's men and only letting one evolved human go."
“Since the plan to threaten Chang Wei with his family has failed, we must change our strategy,” Ishihara Kei said in a deep voice.
"Mayor Ishihara, what are your plans?" Sanjay and Kengo asked An with a puzzled look.
They knew that if this plan failed, they would have to change their attitude towards Chang Wei, since Chang Wei also had a considerable force behind him.
Just then, Satomi Ishihara suddenly burst in, her smile vanishing as she looked at Kei Ishihara.
She looked at her father, finding it hard to believe that such an idea could come from her usually kind and forgiving father.
“Satomi!” Ishihara Kei’s expression changed; he hadn’t expected his daughter to suddenly appear.
He hurriedly began to explain, "Satomi, listen to me, things aren't what you think..."
But Satomi Ishihara simply interrupted him coldly: "Fine, go ahead, I'm listening."
She remained expressionless, as if she were prepared to listen to her father's explanation.
Satomi Ishihara's face gradually froze, and she said in a cold tone, "Father, I am aware of your situation."
As Ishihara Kei watched his daughter's indifferent back, a tremor ran through him, as if all his strength had vanished in an instant. He leaned back weakly in his chair and sighed, saying:
“Rimi, the world has changed. Lei Mingcheng’s power is now at its zenith in Shinjuku City. His ambition is like a bottomless pit. I have become a stumbling block in his eyes. He wants to get rid of me at all times. My power is gradually weakening, but he is still not satisfied and is determined to kill me.”
He paused, a resolute glint in his eyes: "But I cannot stand idly by. Under Lei Mingcheng's rule, Shinjuku will become a living hell. If I do not pull myself together, even this last vestige of peace will be lost. As long as I live, I will do everything in my power to maintain the order and morality of this city."
As Ishihara Satomi listened, her eyes gradually shifted from indifference to a hint of emotion, eventually returning to their usual state, but still carrying complex feelings.
She said softly, "Father, why didn't you tell me sooner? If I had known, I would have definitely helped you."
Ishihara Kei sighed, "Satomi, it's not that I didn't want to tell you, but I was afraid you wouldn't be able to accept it. Although I intended to use Chang Wei's family to force him to stand on my side, I never thought of hurting them. Now, I desperately need strong support to fight against Lei Mingcheng."
Satomi Ishihara clenched her fists, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Father, I'm going to find Chang Wei. I will do everything in my power to get him on our side to fight against Lei Mingcheng."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Ishihara Kei's eyes: "Satomi, you really want to?"
He knew his daughter's friendship with Chang Wei, and that if he could get Chang Wei's support, it would be a great help to them.
He said excitedly, "If Chang Wei can help me, our chances of winning will be much greater."
I have given him command of all my forces. You must convey my decision to him!
A hint of hesitation flashed across Satomi Ishihara's face as she murmured to herself, "I will do my best."
Time flies, and just one day later, Chang Wei, along with his family and siblings Chuan Yuanyi, returned to Jinniu Town.
The townspeople warmly welcomed them, especially Hoshino Ai and Okino Yoko, who were so nervous that they could barely speak when facing Changwei's family.
Fortunately, with the help of Yoko Okino, Tensei Nakano, and others, Chang Wei's family was arranged in an orderly manner.
When they first arrived, everything they saw shocked them.
Everyone in the town was busy and full of energy, while the zombies and mutated beasts were firmly kept outside the city walls.
Although the city wall was not indestructible, it provided a safe haven for people in this chaotic world.
Two days later, Chang Wei's family gradually integrated into life here.
Chang Wei recounted in detail what they had seen and heard in Shinjuku City, as well as the situation there.
It seems we need to be extra careful. Nakano Tensei looked at everyone and said slowly.
If Shinjuku City is not satisfied, we may be attacked by them.
Yes, we must be vigilant. Ada Wong and the others nodded in agreement. They had all learned about Shinjuku City's strength from Chang Wei's description, and the consequences of war would be unimaginable.
Chang Wei placed the injured Eriri in a comfortable residence with dedicated personnel for her protection.
As for Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kuroyukihime, they were also in the hall at the moment, listening to Chang Wei and the others' discussion.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chang Wei, after careful consideration, put forward an exciting proposal.
He looked around, his gaze resolute, as if he had already foreseen a glorious future.
"Gentlemen, we have reached a clear consensus regarding our relationship with Shinjuku City and our response strategy," Chang Wei said, his voice firm and confident.
Then, he turned to Kuroyukihime, a former elite leader who, even in the apocalypse, had never given up her pursuit and aspirations for the legion.
Chang Wei was well aware of Kuroyukihime's talent and potential, so he devised a plan.
"Kuroyukihime, I have a bold idea."
Chang Wei's eyes gleamed. "I want to establish a chamber of commerce, an organization that can bring together forces from all sides to jointly address the challenges of the apocalypse. And you, as one of the best in the base, I hope you can serve as the president of this chamber of commerce."
This suggestion was a revelation, and everyone expressed their agreement and support.
Kuroyukihime was extremely excited, feeling Chang Wei's trust and expectations of her, and also seeing the important role she could play in this chamber of commerce.
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