Free Web NovelChapter 50: Chapter 50: Wipe Out
The news of the purge in the southern part of the city quickly spread throughout its entirety.
The Five Great Powers and the forces in other regions all focused their attention on one person.
Fang Xing!
The elimination of the small and medium-sized factions was but a ripple, but the annihilation of a major power like the Red Gang was a tidal wave.
A Neutralizing Force Martial Artist had been killed by Fang Xing.
What’s more, it had been a completely one-sided slaughter.
This was what truly sent shockwaves through all the other powers.
A Neutralizing Force Martial Artist was already at the apex of power in Qingshan County.
Yet such a top-tier existence had died at Fang Xing’s hands.
It wasn’t just the various factions that were shocked; even the Government Office was astonished.
...
County Yamen, East Guard Room.
Yang Bo listened to the report from the constable before him, his heart pounding wildly.
Neutralizing Force!
Fang Xing had reached Neutralizing Force!
How was this possible?!
How could he possibly break through to Neutralizing Force?!
He’d leaped over the Dragon Gate just like that?
Even more incredibly, not only had Fang Xing reached Neutralizing Force, but he had also slain a Neutralizing Force Martial Artist.
As the reports came in one after another, Yang Bo felt all the strength drain from his body.
Before, he might have harbored some ambitions. He had gathered some Treasure Medicines and was preparing to try and break through to Dark Force, but before he could even begin, Fang Xing had already become a Neutralizing Force Martial Artist.
In that instant, any secret ambitions in his heart were utterly extinguished.
Even if he got lucky and stepped into the Dark Force realm, compared to Fang Xing, a Neutralizing Force Martial Artist, they were simply not on the same level.
He could kill a Neutralizing Force master, to say nothing of him.
After a long silence, Yang Bo waved his hand. "You’re dismissed. Inform me if the Lord has any orders."
"Yes, sir!"
The young constable nodded and promptly left the guard room.
But just as he left, another young man burst into the guard room the very next second, rushing to Yang Bo’s side with a panicked expression.
"Uncle, did you hear? Fang Xing wiped out the Red Gang in the south of the city."
"Even the Red Gang’s Leader died at his hands."
Yang Xin was frantic, his eyes filled with terror.
Seeing Yang Xin’s panicked state, Yang Bo composed himself, his face sinking. "Look at you, panicking like this. Pull yourself together!"
Yang Xin, still terrified, looked at Yang Bo. "Uncle, I’m scared. Do you think... do you think Fang Xing will come after me? I... What do I do?"
Hearing this, Yang Bo felt a surge of annoyance. "Look at you, so pathetic. Do you think Lord Fang is that petty? If he wanted to make a move, he would have done it long ago. Why would he let you keep your post as a constable?"
"But... but what if?" Yang Xin was on the verge of tears, still terrified.
"Just be more obedient from now on. Lord Fang won’t care about these things," Yang Bo said.
Hearing this, Yang Xin nodded and looked at Yang Bo. "Uncle, do you think I should go see Lord Fang now?"
"No need," Yang Bo said, shaking his head. He looked at him. "Lord Fang is busy right now. He doesn’t have time to deal with you. We can talk about it later when there’s a suitable opportunity."
"Th-then... alright." Yang Xin nodded and left the guard room, looking utterly dejected.
’Sigh. I’m afraid this has become his inner demon.’
Watching the dejected Yang Xin leave, Yang Bo sighed helplessly.
They were once both Bright Force Martial Artists, but now, the difference between them was like that of the clouds and the mud.
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"Such a huge commotion?"
In the Inner Hall of the County Yamen, Zhang Chen looked at Lin Zheng, somewhat surprised.
Lin Zheng nodded. "Yes. He acted swiftly. In the south of the city, aside from the Wang Family, I’m afraid there are no other powers left."
"This kid... he either doesn’t move, or he shakes the heavens when he does," Zhang Chen remarked with a sigh.
Lin Zheng looked at him. "My lord, should we give him a reminder? This commotion is too big. I fear it will lead to considerable trouble in the future."
"A reminder? Do you think he’s in any state to listen right now?" Zhang Chen shot him a glance.
Lin Zheng was stunned. "My lord, you’re not going to intervene?"
Zhang Chen took a sip of tea, set down his cup, and looked at him. "Isn’t what he’s doing a good thing? He’s pacified the chaotic situation in Qingshan in one fell swoop. That’s a huge achievement."
"Besides, his relationship with the Observatory is not simple. Shen Ye holds him in very high regard."
"What’s more, Shen Ye has already broken through the Profound Gate and stepped into the realm of Pseudo-Immortal Cultivation."
"What?!"
Hearing this, Lin Zheng’s eyes widened.
Zhang Chen remained nonchalant. "What’s so strange about it? The Observatory has abundant resources, and Shen Ye comes from a major family. His breakthrough was only a matter of time."
"There’s no need to interfere with what he’s doing. He’s in charge of this area anyway. Getting closer to him will only bring benefits. He’s already broken through to Neutralizing Force, and with his connection to Shen Ye, he’s sure to get in."
A flicker of understanding crossed Lin Zheng’s eyes, and he nodded lightly.
"That guy really is a prodigy, reaching the Neutralizing Force Realm so quickly."
"His future is limitless!"
Lin Zheng sighed in admiration.
"Exactly. So, befriending him is beneficial for both of us. Besides, this cleanup is also what the higher-ups want."
Zhang Chen said calmly.
Lin Zheng nodded.
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
But for Qingshan County, those three days were like a massive earthquake that shook the entire region.
With lightning speed, Fang Xing had wiped out nearly every faction, large and small.
It could be called an unprecedented, thunderous operation.
It was practically the first time in a hundred years something like this had happened in Qingshan County.
Aside from the Five Great Forces, almost no other powers remained. freёweɓnovel.com
At the very least, the criminal underworld had been all but completely eradicated.
For the common people and merchants, this was excellent news.
And this thunderous operation also earned Fang Xing the title of "Iron-blooded Yama."
Anyone he targeted was as good as dead.
News of the great purge within the city spread, causing all the powers within Qingshan County’s borders to become exceedingly well-behaved.
The powerful families in the various towns and villages all began to keep a much lower profile.
This created an invisible but unprecedented deterrent effect.
They were terrified of being targeted by this Iron-blooded Yama.
...
County Yamen, General Guard Room.
Fang Xing sat in the Grandmaster’s Chair, looking at the panel in front of him.
Name: Fang Xing
Cultivation: Late Stage of Neutralizing Force
Enhancement Level: Two-Star (34%)
Enhancement Points: 3,936.
’Almost four thousand points... Not bad. But after this wave of purges, I’ll have to lie low for a while.’
Looking at the panel, Fang Xing sighed to himself.
Still, with nearly four thousand Enhancement Points, reaching the Peak of Neutralizing Force shouldn’t be a problem.
As for what comes after...
The image of the Five Great Powers flashed through Fang Xing’s mind.
’The Ning Family, the Wang Family, the Sun Family...’
’These three families have connections higher up. I can’t touch them.’
’That leaves two...’
Fang Xing fell into deep thought.
If he were to move against the two great gangs, there would still be immense pressure.
At the very least, his current strength was still a bit lacking.
He might be able to suppress them, but what he wanted was a surefire victory.
’Either don’t do it at all, or if you do it, do it cleanly!’
The leaders of the two great gangs were both existences who had long since stepped into the Peak of Neutralizing Force.
Their strength was formidable.
Furthermore, he still didn’t know if these two gangs had anyone backing them.
To deal with them, he had to think it through carefully. If there were hidden powers behind the scenes, it would inevitably be a huge problem.
’Forget it. I won’t think about it for now. For the time being, I’ll just focus on my Cultivation.’
Exhaling, Fang Xing suppressed the thoughts in his mind. Then, he took out a manual.
Red Fire Fist!
This was a Superior Martial Arts manual he had obtained when he dealt with Lin Yan.
