Chapter 1282: Chapter 1282

One minute, two minutes, three minutes...

Time passed second by second, yet the scenery before the citizens’ eyes didn’t change at all. It was just like before; there was no sign of a passage to a Different Space, not even a shadow.

Number 38 felt unusually perplexed. He often opened this valve to the Black Hole Clan’s settlement. As long as the equipment was fully charged, once the valve opened, the passage would appear in less than ten seconds.

But now, five minutes had passed, and there was still no sign of the passage opening. This was way too unreasonable, wasn’t it?

However, even if he found it strange, Number 38 couldn’t reveal this to the citizens of South City. There were simply too many people, and even a slight commotion could cause unrest. With so many people, if chaos erupted, the casualties would be incalculable!

So, Number 38 could only quietly call Martial Artists from the Annihilation Squad like Number 54 and Number 75 to his side and quietly ask, "Is there a problem with the equipment? Is it fully charged? Why hasn’t the passage appeared even though the valve has been open for so long?"

Everyone looked at each other. Number 38 felt puzzled; naturally, they did too, but no one knew the reason why.

"I don’t know either. I checked the equipment; there were no problems!"

"I also checked the power; there was nothing wrong!"

"However, exactly what went wrong, no one can explain."

"Now, I’m just as confused and at my wit’s end."

The responses from his companions left Number 38 somewhat disappointed.

So many citizens, all eagerly hoping that the passage would open, yet such a situation had now occurred.

Number 38 froze on the spot; he had never encountered a scene and had no idea what to say next...

"Wah wah wah wah wah wah~~~~~~~~~"

In Yun Xinyan’s arms, the little one’s cries continued. This little guy seemed to not know fatigue, crying more and more energetically, showing no sign of stopping.

And the three hundred thousand citizens of South City, having lingered in the Underground City for so long and with the passage to the Different Space yet to open, couldn’t help but feel restless. Naturally, they began to discuss among themselves...

"What’s going on? We’ve been waiting so long, why is there no sound or movement? Could they be frauds?"

"They don’t seem like frauds; they seem so sincere that even the police trust them, proving there’s no problem... But it seems they’ve run into a minor issue!"

"Whether they’re good or bad, with so many people gathered here, if nothing happens soon, even if we don’t cause a ruckus, chaos is bound to occur later."

"Indeed, if we just stay here, I fear no one will be able to maintain their composure!"

The citizens finally couldn’t hold it in anymore. Seeing this, Number 38 was filled with helplessness.

Thus, Number 38 summoned up his courage, took the loudspeaker to his mouth, preparing to bravely explain everything to the citizens!

But before he could begin speaking, a voice interrupted!

"It’s no use; the door can’t be opened because I’ve already set the permissions!"

This voice made Number 38, Number 54, Number 75, and the Annihilation Squad Martial Artists shiver, as it was none other than the voice of Elder Dong Feng, the head elder of the Black Hole Clan!

This time, the Martial Artists of the Annihilation Squad trembled all over, unable to move...

At that moment, a person gracefully descended from above everyone’s heads, well-dressed, with an air of dignity, and looking righteous—who else could it be but Elder Dong Feng?

The other Martial Artists, having never seen Elder Dong Feng’s appearance, did not know this was the highest ruler of the Black Hole Clan. However, just from the power emanating from Elder Dong Feng, the Martial Artists could tell this was an unparalleled powerhouse.

Such immense power couldn’t be described with words—abnormally strong, beyond the limits of humans...

Now, not only were the Martial Artists of the Annihilation Squad trembling, but any Martial Artist who could sense Elder Dong Feng’s powerful presence was shivering and on edge!

"Wah wah wah wah wah wah~~~~~~~~~"

Yun Xinyan’s baby cried even harder, causing Yun Xinyan to also gaze at the gracefully descending Elder Dong Feng. Although she couldn’t sense the power within him, from the attitudes of those around her like Bilis and the reaction of the baby in her arms, Yun Xinyan could accurately surmise that this person was not a good man and was incredibly formidable!

Yet the ordinary citizens from South City, upon seeing Elder Dong Feng, showed expressions of excitement in their eyes!

"It’s the Mayor! I didn’t expect the Mayor’s martial arts to be so excellent. Could it be that the Mayor is here to save us this time?"

"Since it’s the Mayor, we should be relieved! No matter the difficulties and obstacles, the Mayor will lead us through them together."

"Could it be that the one fighting against such powerful enemies is the Mayor? Is the Mayor commanding our retreat?"

Because the Black Hole Clan used money to penetrate the upper channels of South City, the clan’s leader, Dong Feng Elder, naturally became the Mayor of South City as a matter of course.

Moreover, during Dong Feng Elder’s governance of South City, he contributed significantly to improving the livelihood of its citizens. South City was developing rapidly, and the citizens’ income increased year by year. Naturally, the citizens were thankful to Mayor Dong Feng Elder.

Thus, in the hearts of South City’s citizens, Dong Feng Elder is a good person, a truly great person!

Dong Feng Elder faced the 300,000 citizens of South City with a smile, a smile he often displayed from the Mayor’s office, a smile that made him seem kind and approachable...

The citizens began to stir, treating Dong Feng Elder as their savior. Some even wanted to rush forward and tightly embrace him. If not for the sheer numbers, it’s feared that people would have fallen into chaos trying to shake his hand.

Dong Feng Elder gently waved his hand, brewing the power within his body, yet 300,000 citizens were completely unaware, still glorifying Dong Feng Elder as if he were a towering figure.

"Run! This person!! He is the worst!!!"

At a crucial moment, Number 38 suppressed his inner fear and shouted through a loudspeaker.

The citizens of South City were startled by Number 38’s shout, and everyone fell into confusion...

Number 38’s cries were naturally intended to help the citizens escape from the Underground City, for even one person’s escape was a gain. Unfortunately, since Dong Feng Elder could show himself, he must have been thoroughly prepared!

"Run? How could you possibly escape?"

Dong Feng Elder sneered coldly, and then the power in his hand burst out, filling the entire Underground City of South City.

Those ordinary citizens who could not practice martial arts, including the weapon-wielding police, all felt a sensation akin to electric shock; everyone was rendered immobile...

"What’s happening? Why can’t we move?"

"The Mayor... What kind of spell did he cast...?"

"Oh god, what’s wrong with my body? It won’t listen to me at all..."

As for those martial artists who could perform martial arts, they also experienced a sensation similar to electric shock. Fortunately, due to their Inner Strength guarding them, the martial artists were not immobile.

However, even so, a terrified expression appeared on all the martial artists’ faces.

What Dong Feng Elder just demonstrated wasn’t any kind of trap, but power originating from himself, which in such a short time could restrict the actions of 300,000 people. The strength of Dong Feng Elder’s Inner Strength had reached an unfathomable level!

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Bilis quickly infused her energy into Yun Xinyan’s body, thanks to which Yun Xinyan became the only ordinary person who could move.

"Waaa waa waa waa waa waa waa waa~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

But the baby in Yun Xinyan’s arms continued crying. Dong Feng Elder’s technique could control so many people, yet couldn’t control a tiny infant. This situation was quite amusing.

Dong Feng Elder couldn’t help but look towards Yun Xinyan’s direction, seeing the child she held. His gaze was piercing, and Yun Xinyan quickly avoided his eyes!

Dong Feng Elder’s face then showed a smile with a hint of mockery. He loudly addressed all the citizens of South City: "Everyone, as the Mayor of South City, I thank you for still recognizing me even now! So, I assure you that after you become my sustenance, I will remember you, remember everything you’ve done for me!"

Upon hearing this, the 300,000 citizens of South City were stunned.

This Mayor, who ruled for the people, focused on livelihood, and loved the citizens like his children, what on earth was he saying? How could he speak such words?

How should one interpret the term "sustenance"?

Could it be that Dong Feng Elder misspoke?

Though under control, and despite Dong Feng Elder’s outrageous speech, many citizens of South City still believed in him, thinking that this Mayor had done much good for South City. How could he possibly be a bad person?

But Dong Feng Elder’s following words left everyone disappointed!

"I built South City. I made South City so prosperous for only one purpose, to attract outsiders to join. And my goal has been achieved. The population of South City has increased threefold since I became Mayor, and now all this population can be transformed into my power!

Although there’s been a minor incident, it doesn’t matter because I know very well that currently, all citizens of South City are gathered here; no one escapes! Here, I must thank the Annihilation Squad. Without them, how could I easily trap you like fish in a barrel?"