Super Gene Hunting Ground

"Boom!"

Yang Xiao sent the Deputy City Lord Tamu Ge flying with one punch.

Everyone was stunned, mouths agape, unable to react for a long while.

Yang Xiao flashed, directly charging into the Defense Light Screen, and launched a frenzied attack with punches at several guards.

How could those guards be a match for Yang Xiao?

In an instant, five or six guards were sent flying by Yang Xiao, dying on the spot.

Elder Qi was initially startled, then he swiftly moved, dashed into the Defense Light Screen, and together with Yang Xiao, they decimated the dozens of guards at the castle gate.

The Defense Light Screen was an Energy Light Screen, and only those whose Evolution Ability exceeded the screen could enter; others couldn’t break through it and could only anxiously stand outside.

Elder Qi grabbed the second Guard Team’s Captain and shouted loudly,

"Captain Peng, assistant, the City Lord Da E is already dead, and now the Deputy City Lord Tamu Ge is also dead. Stop resisting, there’s still a way out for everyone."

Elder Qi took out the corpse of City Lord Da E from the Space Ring and threw it directly in front of everyone.

At this moment, Yang Xiao was battling against over a hundred guards alone, shouting loudly:

"I’ve already killed City Lord Da E. If you surrender, you can retain your current status and positions, with doubled salaries. If you continue to resist, death is the only path."

Yang Xiao flashed and flew to Elder Qi’s side, standing alongside him, surrounded by hundreds of besieging guards.

These people had already been shocked by Yang Xiao’s valor. Now, seeing Da E’s corpse, they were even more terrified.

For a moment, these hundreds of guards were at a loss, fighting without knowing for whom, retreating without knowing how.

Elder Qi was an old acquaintance of Death Castle, and most guards recognized him.

Elder Qi immediately shouted,

"Brothers, don’t be afraid. We only want to kill Da E and Tamu Ge; we won’t pursue anyone else.

Brothers, listen to me before you decide,"

With Elder Qi’s shout, everyone quieted down, and hundreds of eyes looked at Elder Qi.

Due to the sudden situation, apart from the few hundred guards at the castle gate, others had yet to know about the drastic change here.

Elder Qi pointed to Yang Xiao beside him and loudly said,

"Let me introduce to you all, this is Yang Xiao, an Emperor Level Transcendent Expert. City Lord Da E was killed by his fist, and everyone just witnessed the same with Deputy City Lord Tamu Ge.

If you have any impression, you should have heard about the newcomer who entered Death Avenue half a month ago, killing Fei Jian Lao San and his over a hundred brothers along the way. This Emperor Level Transcendent Expert beside me is Yang Xiao."

Everyone looked at Yang Xiao, their hearts trembling.

The story of Yang Xiao killing Fei Jian Lao San was privately known among many, and everyone was shocked then.

Now, after hearing Elder Qi’s introduction, coupled with watching Yang Xiao kill Tamu Ge with a punch through the Defense Light Screen, and seeing Da E’s corpse laid out,

their hearts were filled with shock and submission.

Whether on Purple Origin Star, Witch Star, or Dwarf Star, all are fantasy civilizations advocating personal heroism.

An extraordinary expert with a high Evolution Level will be revered, no matter their character.

Elder Qi’s mere introduction of Yang Xiao stilled everyone.

Elder Qi bowed to Yang Xiao and said,

"Yang Leader, please say a few words to the brothers."

The crowd was even more surprised upon seeing this.

Most people knew Elder Qi and knew he was at an Emperor Level Transcendent Realm.

For Elder Qi to be so respectful to Yang Xiao naturally signified Yang Xiao’s extraordinary ability.

Yang Xiao glanced at everyone and loudly said,

"Brothers, I’m new here, and my sole purpose in killing City Lord Da E and Tamu Ge is to seize Death Castle and become its New City Lord.

So, please rest assured that I have no animosity towards you. As long as you abandon resistance, I won’t make things difficult for anyone."

Yang Xiao straightforwardly explained his intentions, putting everyone present at ease.

"No matter your previous relationship with the City Lord, be it love or hate, today it’s all written off. From now on, I am your New City Lord,

and as long as you support me, I will treat you fairly. I hereby announce three laws: from now on, within Death Castle, killing warrants death, those who rob others’ property warrant death, those who defile women warrant death!

No matter who it is, all will be treated equally!"

"Buzz!"

Everyone was shocked internally.

Are there really such laws?

On the Central Continent, there’s no equality, freedom, or justice, only power.

In any scenario, everything is based on fists—whoever is strong is boss, whoever is strong is right.

What if I kill you? I have the power.

What if I rob you of your property? I have the power.

What if I take your wife or daughter? I have the power.

In such a power-driven environment, everyone often lives in fear.

Though Death Castle claims to protect all citizens’ rights, it’s superficial; in reality, it’s still a brutal environment where the weak are prey to the strong.

Even City Lord Da E himself secretly took other people’s wives several times; who dared to stop him?

In an environment where everyone fears for themselves, all long for a fair and lawful environment.

Even the Guard Team’s Captain fears City Lord might fancy his wife or daughter, without the ability to protect his family.

So, when Yang Xiao announced "the three rules," everyone was immediately shaken.

Yang Xiao continued,

"Starting from today, as I assume the role of City Lord, for three consecutive months, the city’s protection fees are waived. After three months, the fees will be halved based on previous standards."

"Buzz!"

The hundreds of guards around were once again buzzing with a hum in their minds.

City protection fees nearly affect everyone.

Ordinary people pay one hundred Crystal Disks per month, and guards pay 25 Crystal Disks monthly.

In addition, most of the guards actually have families, even if they themselves only pay 25 Crystal Disks, their families still bear the heavy burden of 100 Crystal Disks per month.

Yang Xiao now announces a three-month reduction, followed by a halving of fees, significantly reducing everyone’s burden.

"Yay, great!"

A few guards couldn’t help but shout.

People around were stunned, looking at those guards.

The guards felt awkward at first, then one guard mustered up courage and said loudly,

"If Lord Yang can really reduce the city’s protection fees, providing us with a fair and safe environment to live in, I support you, I stand by you."

Yang Xiao nodded, smiled slightly, and said,

"Thank you!"

Then he glanced at the crowd and said loudly,

"What about you? If you continue to support me, everything in terms of status and treatment remains unchanged. If any among you feel grateful to the previous City Lord Da E and are unwilling to betray him, you can choose to leave the Guard Team or leave the Death Castle, I will absolutely not make things difficult for you,

Of course, if anyone desires to avenge Da E, I accept that too. You are welcome to come to me anytime."

Hundreds of guards exchanged glances, the guards truly grateful to Da E were very few, and indeed, what Yang Xiao offers now surpasses Da E, leaving them with no reason to oppose Yang Xiao.

As for avenging Da E, well, that’s a joke. Everyone saw Yang Xiao’s combat power earlier; no one is capable of challenging Yang Xiao.

The guards exchanged glances, putting away their weapons, and the previously tense atmosphere eased quickly.

Elder Qi spoke to the Captain of the second Guard Team beside him,

"Captain Peng, what say you?"

Captain Peng was named by Elder Qi and dared not hesitate. He immediately took two steps forward, kneeling before Yang Xiao,

"Captain of the second Guard Team, Chen Peng, is willing to support Yang Leader as our New City Lord, following wholeheartedly until death!"

The first Guard Team Captain was already killed by Tamu, and among the remaining team leaders, Yang Xiao killed two. Only Chen Peng and Le Ting of the fifth Guard Team were left.

Seeing Chen Peng’s allegiance, Le Ting quickly stepped out and knelt before Yang Xiao,

"Captain of the fifth Guard Team, Le Ting, supports Yang Leader as our New City Lord, pledging loyalty until death!"

Seeing the situation, the rest had nothing more to say and all knelt down, loudly proclaiming:

"We are willing to support Yang Leader as our New City Lord, following wholeheartedly, never betraying!"

Yang Xiao nodded, personally helping Chen Peng and Le Ting to their feet and said,

"Everyone, please rise!"

Hundreds of guards stood up.

"Chen Peng, you remain the Captain of the second Guard Team. Le Ting, the same for you, remain the Captain of the fifth Guard Team, um,

From today onwards, Elder Qi is the General Captain of the Death Castle Guard Team and also the Deputy City Lord. All guards must obey Elder Qi."

The crowd immediately knelt to Elder Qi:

"Greetings, Deputy City Lord!"

Elder Qi laughed heartily and said,

"Everyone, rise. We all live in Central Continent, it’s not easy, who isn’t living to survive and protect their families? From now on, we must unite closely around Lord Yang, protecting our castle, our home, achieving common prosperity and development."

Elder Qi’s usual impression in people’s hearts has always been good, his words gave a sense of warmth and closeness.

Hundreds of guards cheered loudly,

"Great!"

"Support Lord Yang!"

"Support Elder Qi!"

...

At this moment, Elder Qi’s clanspeople standing outside the Defense Light Screen witnessed the cheering inside and felt relieved.

Yang Xiao waved to the crowd, and everyone immediately fell silent,

"Alright, everyone, return to your posts, continue with your tasks. You, the veteran Guard Captains, must exert positive influence to help stabilize the Guard Team."

Chen Peng and Le Ting said immediately,

"Lord Yang, rest assured, I will first deliver the command in my Guard Team, ensuring everyone supports you!"

Yang Xiao nodded.

Elder Qi said,

"Open the castle’s Defense Light Screen, let the outside people come in, a full city lockdown will be enforced for the next few days."

"Yes!"

The Defense Light Screen opened, and Elder Qi’s over a hundred clanspeople and disciples poured in.

At this moment, a rumbling sound came from the distant sky.

Everyone looked up to see over twenty warships flying over, along with dozens of guards.

Chen Peng, Le Ting, and others exclaimed in surprise,

"What’s going on?"

Elder Qi smiled and said,

"Don’t be nervous, they’re all our people."

A moment later, Fan Chen and Wanyan Bai, leading dozens of guards and twenty warships, flew over the Death Castle.

Chen Peng and others were secretly surprised, thinking to themselves thank goodness they surrendered wisely earlier. Elder Qi and the New City Lord truly have so many backup plans.

The Death Castle enforced a lockdown for three consecutive days, reorganizing the internal order and reconstructing a new castle management system.

Wanyan Bai and Fan Chen each took charge of a Guard Team as Captains, leading a thousand guards.

Elder Qi personally took command as the Captain of the first Guard Team.

The entire venue was convened for a meeting, declaring the death of Da E and Tamu, and announcing the succession of Yang Xiao as the New City Lord.

Yang Xiao announced the three rules personally at the city square in front of tens of thousands of citizens, reducing the city’s protection fees, causing a city-wide sensation, everyone shouted in unison,

"Support Lord Yang!"

"Long live Lord Yang!"