Super Gene Hunting Ground

Within the Death Castle, Deputy City Lord Tam sat in the third-floor pavilion on Death Avenue, with a few trusted subordinates reporting to him.

"City Lord, we’ve been tracking and investigating the newcomer recently, and the situation seems a bit abnormal."

"Are you talking about that young man named Yang Xiao?"

"Yes."

"What’s his whereabouts during this period?"

"Reporting to City Lord, after Yang Xiao entered the castle, he found Elder Qi at No. 99 Bone Street, and in the following days, he roamed around the castle under the guidance of Elder Qi’s men. He left the castle three times during this period."

"Where did Yang Xiao go after leaving the castle?"

"This is not very clear; Yang Xiao’s speed is too fast, and his Genetic Evolution Level is higher than ours, so we dare not follow too closely,

after leaving the city, he used the Instantaneous Technique to fly swiftly, making it extremely difficult to track.

However, the general direction is clear; it should be the Dark Forest outside the castle."

Deputy City Lord Tam listened and chuckled lightly,

"The Dark Forest, maybe he’s going to hunt Demon Beasts?"

"The specifics aren’t very clear, but today’s events are quite strange. Early in the morning, Elder Qi gathered over a hundred of his clan members to form a team for hunting outside."

"Is Yang Xiao with them?"

"Yes, Yang Xiao is with them. However, the direction of their hunt is quite strange; it seems they’re following behind City Lord Da E, probably heading in the same direction."

Deputy City Lord Tam listened, pondering for a moment, then said,

"The City Lord likes to hunt at the Giant Crocodile Pond, where the giant crocodiles have strong defenses and are difficult to deal with, so average people don’t usually hunt there.

Elder Qi and his team’s hunting records rarely show they went there. Why would they follow the City Lord there today?"

"We’ve sent people to follow them; we should have accurate information soon."

"Good, make sure to keep an eye on this newcomer Yang Xiao,

and have you cleared Elder Qi’s identity? It’s been so many years, and Elder Qi’s identity is still a mystery; why can’t you handle such a simple task?"

"City Lord, it’s not that we’re not trying hard; as you know, everyone on the Central Continent escaped from other clans of the Dwarf Star, so there are no records to trace.

Besides, everyone lives mixed together, with dozens of races in a single castle, making it a jumble of information, making it truly difficult to investigate."

This is the reality, and Tam has no solution.

Most people who escaped from other clans of the Dwarf Star would conceal their real identities and casually invent names.

Even Tam himself did the same.

Deputy City Lord Tam glanced at the guard and could only shout helplessly,

"Forget it, let’s not talk about this for now. Quickly send someone to check if the front line scouts have returned."

...

Half an hour later, a man clad in black rushed back to the Death Castle with a terrified look on his face, running swiftly into the pavilion where Tam resided,

"Report to Deputy City Lord, something bad has happened, something big has happened,"

Tam’s face sank, scolding,

"Why panic, the sky isn’t falling, speak clearly."

That black-clad guard took a deep breath, forcibly steadying himself, and looked at Tam.

"Speak, what’s the matter?"

"Report to Deputy City Lord, something bad has happened, I saw Elder Qi leading over a hundred clan members to ambush City Lord Da E, they’re currently engaged in a fierce battle at the Giant Crocodile Pond, you should quickly send people to support the City Lord."

Tam and everyone present were utterly shocked.

"What did you say? Elder Qi led an ambush on City Lord Da E?"

"Yes, they’re fighting at the Giant Crocodile Pond."

"What’s the situation? Who’s in a dominant position?"

"I didn’t dare get too close, just hid in the distant forest to watch because I was worried about the City Lord, so I quickly ran back to deliver the news.

Also, Elder Qi and his people are all wearing masks, so City Lord Da E doesn’t know who’s ambushing him, however,"

"However what?"

"Elder Qi and their attack started after two in the afternoon while City Lord Da E was hunting Demon Beasts at the Giant Crocodile Pond with his subordinates for half a day, likely fatigued."

Tam’s heart jolted upon hearing this.

Years ago, Da E seized the opportunity of the previous City Lord’s injury during hunting to kill the old City Lord and seize the City Lord position.

At that time, Tam was Da E’s helper, which later positioned him as Deputy City Lord.

It seems like a cycle of fate; is this heaven giving me a chance?

Twenty years ago, Da E teamed up with Tam to take the City Lord position, but their friendship has since developed new cracks.

As City Lord, Da E couldn’t fully trust Tam. After all, wasn’t the previous City Lord just as trusting of me and ended up being betrayed and killed?

Who can guarantee Tam won’t do the same to me in the future?

After all, everyone desires to be a lord of the city, to enjoy the sensation of reigning as king over their territory.

Da E implemented many defensive measures against his former good brother Tam, such as only the City Lord Mansion being allowed for City Lord Da E’s residence, excluding Tam.

The five thousand guards of Death Castle are independently managed by five Guard Team Captains, with four of them being Da E’s confidants.

Every three days, Da E would inevitably patrol the city, lunching with the main guard leaders to maintain close relationships with them, to prevent Tam from marginalizing him.

Tam has always tolerated this, having only one thousand personal soldiers among the five thousand guards, while the other four thousand belong to Da E’s loyal captains.

Tam long ceased to care about fighting; he later simply established his office opposite Death Avenue, spending his days watching people below fight and collect protection fees from the pavilion.

When encountering new residents with exceptional Genetic Evolution Ability, he would secretly send people to entice them.

Initially, when Yang Xiao entered Death Avenue to fight, Tam was actually impressed by Yang Xiao’s ability and wanted to recruit him.

However, Yang Xiao’s power was too overwhelming, easily defeating the third elder of the Flying Sword Clan with a single punch.

Tamge believed he might not be able to control Yang Xiao, and thus harbored a desire to kill him, arranging for people to instigate those premium-collection assassins to swarm forward and attempt to kill Yang Xiao.

However, the result took him by surprise, as Yang Xiao unexpectedly defeated over a hundred assassins single-handedly, and smoothly entered the Death Castle.

Tamge recalled recent events, and suddenly his mind was illuminated, as if understanding some principle.

The fact that Yang Xiao was able to easily kill the third Flying Sword elder indicated that Yang Xiao’s Genetic Evolution had reached the Emperor Level Transcendent Realm,

and that Yang Xiao went straight to meet Elder Qi and others upon entering Death Castle showed the two were familiar with each other.

Now, Elder Qi and Yang Xiao were going to launch a sneak attack on City Lord Da E, clearly indicating a premeditated action!

Upon careful consideration, it was terrifying,

indeed terrifying!

Tamge felt a chill in his heart, glanced at the black-clad guards in front of him, and immediately issued orders to the surrounding people,

"Convey my orders, shut down Death Castle, activate the Defense Light Screen, and all guards enter battle-ready status."

Everyone was stunned, looking at Tamge.

Someone asked,

"City Lord, what’s happening?"

"What’s happening? City Lord Da E was attacked by enemies, the opponents must have come prepared, so we cannot be complacent, we must enforce martial law throughout the city,

also, you must immediately send people to Elder Qi’s household and arrest everyone inside, along with their wives and children from all the families of their clan."

"City Lord, should we kill them?"

"Temporarily no killing, keep them as hostages under guard, I want to see what kind of plot Elder Qi, the old fox, has been hiding for decades, finally going to be exposed, haha...."

"City Lord, should we send reinforcement to help City Lord Da E?"

Tamge paused, feigning a heavy demeanor, and said,

"City Lord Da E is wise and courageous, how could Elder Qi, that old bastard, be a match for City Lord Da E? Our main task is to defend the castle and wait for the City Lord’s return."

These people were Tamge’s trusted aides, and upon hearing his words, naturally understood what was going on and immediately replied,

"Yes, we will obey the City Lord’s command!"

To restrain Da E’s loyal guards, Tamge, in his capacity as Deputy City Lord, personally came to the castle gate to issue the lockdown orders.

A moment later, the city gates were closed, and a light blue Defense Light Screen soared into the air, enveloping the entire city like a giant cover.

"Report to the City Lord, there is no one in Elder Qi’s household."

"No one? What about Elder Qi’s clan members? They have over fifty families in the city, all must be captured."

"Report to the City Lord, we searched all the homes of Elder Qi’s clan members, they are all empty, with no women or children left at home."

"Damn it, Elder Qi is really cunning, he’s long prepared for it! We’ll wait here, to gain the advantage by being prepared, I want to see how big of a ripple Elder Qi can stir,

all guards listen, Elder Qi and his clan members are rebelling inside the Death Castle, I now order all of you to remain battle-ready; if Elder Qi and others return to the city, kill them without mercy."

"Yes, we shall follow the City Lord’s orders."

The Great Captain of the first guard team, Da Lang, who is a member of Da E’s clan, came over to Tamge and said,

"Deputy City Lord, since Elder Qi and his people are launching a sneak attack on City Lord Da E, I’ll take my men outside the city to support City Lord Da E."

Tamge smiled faintly and said,

"Captain Da Lang, no need to rush, don’t worry, how could that old Elder Qi possibly be a match for City Lord Da E? We’ll just wait here for the City Lord’s return."

Da Lang became anxious and said,

"How can that be, City Lord Da E only took a hundred guards, if the opponent set up an ambush, the consequences could be unimaginable."

"Don’t you know the City’s Lord combat power? City Lord Da E is exceedingly powerful; among all the guards in this castle, who could be his opponent? Even if Elder Qi set up some trap, what could he possibly do to the City Lord?"

"No way, I must go to support City Lord Da E now."

Saying this, Da Lang immediately turned around, preparing to gather his thousand-strong guard team to rush to aid City Lord Da E.

Tamge slapped the table,

"Da Lang, I said don’t go, don’t go, that’s an order, stay here, guard the castle, or else,"

Da Lang sneered, turned his head to look at Tamge,

"Deputy City Lord, don’t I know your little schemes? I am determined to lead my troops to rescue City Lord Da E."

"Don’t force me."

Tamge’s face darkened.

Da Lang, being Da E’s trusted aide and the Great Captain of the first guard team, was always arrogant and did not regard Tamge in high esteem.

Da Lang snorted coldly and walked away, completely ignoring Tamge.

Tamge gritted his teeth, waved his hand, and a black killing aura instantly erupted, stabbing towards Da Lang’s back.

Da Lang sensed the powerful killing aura behind him, hurriedly flashed aside while throwing a punch backwards.

"Hiss!"

The black killing aura, like a condensed sharp sword, pierced through Da Lang’s body.

Da Lang looked back at Tamge in horror,

"You?"

Tamge remained expressionless, waved his right hand, the black killing aura directly split Da Lang in two.

"Everyone listen, I now order you, as Deputy City Lord, defend the castle, no one is allowed to leave without authorization, otherwise, death!"

Everyone looked at Tamge, feeling a chill inside.

Even the few captains of the guard teams loyal to City Lord Da E dared not resist after witnessing Da Lang being killed, since Tamge was at an Emperor Level Transcendent Realm, his combat power far exceeded theirs.

Hence, everyone responded in unison,

"Yes, we shall obey the City Lord’s orders."