The only way to break the induced chaos was to stop the person ascending.So Chad called Fifi, but no one responded!Chad felt uneasy because Fifi never ignored his calls.It was obvious that the situation on Temple Road was worse than he had anticipated!Chad had no idea what to do until he noticed a helicopter platform on the top floor of Cloud Nine Tower.He told Zach, "Send a helicopter to Cloud Nine Tower immediately to pick me up and send me to Temple Road!"The ground was impractical; flying was the only option!Zach supported Chad's request and immediately arranged for a police helicopter to fly to him.A few minutes later, a flock of birds appeared when the helicopter approached Cloud Nine Tower.The dense flock encircled the top of the building, with various birds hovering in the air.The helicopter could not land because any error would result in a disastrous crash.Chad's heart sank. He did not expect those people to have considered that as well.After an hour,
Bloomington had a unique experience 60 years ago.At the time, the entire country was working to build those air raid shelters, with Bloomington leading the way, even constructing a small underground city.However, the shelters became increasingly ineffective as time passed, and many entrances and exits were sealed shut.Chad was aware of all that, but because the opponent had considered both the ground and the sky, he could only hope for success underground.The maintenance hole cover in the corner of Cloud Nine Tower's underground garage was lifted, revealing a vast dark space beneath.Chad jumped down without hesitation and quickly disappeared into it.Theoden stood there stunned momentarily, murmuring, "What a good kid!"Chad descended the iron ladder, landing after more than ten meters.However, the air in the deserted air raid shelter was murky and foul.After landing, Chad formed hand seals for the Immortal Guidance technique to determine the direction and sprinted off.
The figure said unequivocally, "I'll return it once I'm done."After that, the figure carried Fifi into her room before leaving.Several figures hid among them in a dirty ruin on Temple Road, surrounding the returning figure."Are you sure? Will we really receive 15 million in cash?"The speaker was a chubby man with a mouth full of large yellow teeth; he looked extremely ugly.The figure said, "Don't worry. If I say so, you'll get it. I'm just wondering if you'll be able to take the money away."Someone said with contempt, "Isn't money just paper? How heavy can it be? We can handle it!"However, the figure said coldly, "Fifteen million in cash weighs about 550 kilograms. Are you sure you can take it all?"The others became ecstatic. Their breath quickened, and their eyes shone with excitement.The chubby man looked at the time and said, "Half an hour left. It's almost time for the appointment—"The figure interrupted the chubby man, saying, "Just be ready. He'll come!"Ten
Seis said weakly, "I will not be seeing you off."As he watched Hector support Winston as they walked away, he sighed. "I guess we didn't make it out of this calamity! Kid, don't let those Saffronesians have it easy with you!"Outside Cloth Alley, Hector and Winston returned to their car. After a brief conversation with Balaro, they left.As they left, Ayo asked, "Mr. Yamamoto, what about the manuscript?"Balaro smiled and said, "There's no need to hurry. Let's find a place to watch the show first. Isn't that right, Hanako?"As he spoke, he looked toward Temple Road. Matilda was the one who walked over.However, Matilda was dressed in a butterfly-embroidered kimono at the time, with two swords hanging from her waist and a sinister smile on her face as she looked at Balaro.Ayo was stunned to see Matilda in that state and froze in place.Balaro said, "Ayo, hide the car somewhere secluded!"After that, he walked to Matilda, and they got into the car.After parking the car in a
The chubby kidnapper yanked a stack of money from the mountain of cash and exclaimed ecstatically."It is not fake money! It's real! We're rich!"When they saw the mountain of money in front of them, the others appeared to have lost their souls and stood dumbfounded.They could never have imagined having so much money, and it was right in front of them—real and tangible.They were at a loss for words then, wondering how they would bring the money with them!Suddenly, the five men trembled as if electrified, and the chubby kidnapper's cheers came to an abrupt halt.The sound of gnashing teeth echoed!Chad observed the eerie scene.He suspected Balaro or Ayo were lurking in the shadows, keeping a close eye on things.Through Chad's Clairvoyant Eye, the human auras on these five people disappeared completely.It was not entirely accurate to say they disappeared. It was more accurate to say that a layer of black mist surrounded them.Following that, those five were on all fours,
"Take care, Chad. Master and I will take care of them!"After that, the gates to Peak Institute closed, and wild beast howls could be heard inside.Chad could not care less about it at that point. He activated his Clairvoyant Eye and looked in the direction where Balaro was hiding."Come out! Stop hiding. I know your intentions!"In the car, Dark Phoenix asked, "Can we capture him now?"However, Balaro said, "Capture him? No, I want him to deliver the manuscript himself!"He looked at Matilda, who nodded and stood up. She opened the door before exiting the car and approaching Chad.Dark Phoenix was ecstatic, clearly not expecting Balaro to do that.Balaro said, "People will only speak the truth when they're the most desperate.""Matilda, thank god you're fine!"Chad felt relieved when he saw Matilda despite his confusion about what she was wearing.He quickly realized something was wrong with his Clairvoyant Eye. Matilda's aura was too dazzling.It was impossible for a non-
Balaro looked at the scroll in Chad's hand and sneered, not intending to release the hostage. Chad became very anxious and yelled, "Release her!"Bernard looked at him and said, "Kid, we can't give him the Worldly Medicine manuscript!"Surprisingly, Chad yelled angrily, "I don't need you meddling in my affairs!"Bernard, seeing Chad's desperation to save the hostage, wanted to make a move, regardless of the consequences.However, just as he reached out, Matilda's twin blades clashed with him, sparking another battle.Bernard wanted to retrieve the manuscript quickly and did not fully engage Matilda, so they unexpectedly came to a stalemate.Neither of them could overpower the other, so the deadlock persisted!Chad was concerned about the situation dragging on and only wanted to save Marilyn. He exclaimed, "Let's make a deal. You release her, and I'll give you the manuscript!"However, Balaro simply sneered. He grabbed Marilyn by her hair and lifted her off the ground. The sharp
The God of the Night pierced Matilda's neck pendant, splitting it in half.However, the God of the Night did not move any further. Matilda passed out as the pendant shattered, but her twin blades pierced Marilyn's body!Chad and Balaro rushed over immediately. Chad grabbed Matilda and Marilyn while Balaro dashed straight for the pendant!Marilyn, lying in Chad's arms, tried to say something, "Brother…"Then, she passed out.Chad went crazy, taking out a dozen Cleansing Pills and stuffing them into Marilyn's mouth, "I'm here! I'm here!"Marilyn did not react. Her human aura faded quickly in Chad's Clairvoyant Eye.On the other side, Balaro clutched the pendant and muttered, almost madly, "I'm sorry! I failed to protect you. Don't worry! I'll avenge you! Anyone who has harmed you will pay!"Balaro bit his finger and smeared blood on the shattered pendant, attempting to glue it back together.In an instant, a purple light flashed across the pendant, and it restored itself.Then,