Super Gene Hunting Ground

In the Dark Web’s conference hall, Mr. Master gathered dozens of high-ranking leaders within the Dark Web for a meeting.

The crowd was astonished to find Yang Xiao sitting beside Mr. Master.

Mr. Master glanced at everyone, cleared his throat lightly,

"Today, the reason I’ve gathered everyone for a meeting is to inform you all of something important. I’ll first introduce this gentleman, the City Lord of the City of Hope, Yang Xiao."

Mr. Master gestured towards Yang Xiao at his side.

Yang Xiao immediately stood up and slightly bowed to the several dozen high-ranking members of the Dark Web present,

"Hello everyone, I’ve long admired your prestigious names, nice to meet you all!"

The crowd was startled, all looking at Mr. Master, not understanding why he suddenly invited Yang Xiao to their internal meeting.

Mr. Master said:

"After careful consideration, I’ve decided that starting today, I will absorb Yang Xiao into our Dark Web Organization. Yang Xiao will take over the position of the deceased Mr. Eight,

which means that from today on, Yang Xiao is our Mr. Eight in the Dark Web."

"Buzz!"

Everyone’s mind went buzzing, dazed as they looked at Mr. Master.

Yang Xiao actually became Mr. Eight of the Dark Web?

Wasn’t the previous Mr. Eight killed by Yang Xiao? Not only did Mr. Master not seek revenge on Yang Xiao, but instead accepted the enemy into the Dark Web Organization to become Mr. Eight.

No one could react for a moment, feeling utterly confused.

"I know it’s difficult for you to accept this decision immediately, but this is an important decision I’ve made after careful consideration, looking at the broader picture for the future of the Dark Web,

this decision is very difficult for both myself and the Dark Web, and I ask for everyone’s understanding and acceptance."

Within the Dark Web, Mr. Master’s word was law; there was no room for opposition or questioning anyone.

However, today’s decision was too abnormal and somewhat conflicted with the internal culture advocated by the Dark Web.

Second Master hesitated for a moment, then said with a bold face:

"Mr. Master, ordinarily, we should not question your decision, but absorbing Yang Xiao and making him Mr. Eight of the Dark Web, how can we explain this to our subordinates?

Yang Xiao was once our assassination target. We lost more than ten assassins in an attempt to assassinate Yang Xiao, including Mr. Eight,

not only have you given up pursuing Yang Xiao, but compensated the Vulture Chamber of Commerce with a billion Crystal Disks, now you accept Yang Xiao as a member of the Dark Web,

isn’t this inappropriate?"

Before Mr. Master could refute, Mr. Five also added:

"According to the intelligence we received, Yang Xiao killed Chi Qing, a subordinate of Ba Tianhu, yesterday, as well as Duan Jinjiang, the president of the Vulture Chamber of Commerce. Yang Xiao is now seeking refuge with our Dark Web, clearly to use our power to avoid Ba Tianhu’s retaliation,

Mr. Master, please reconsider!"

Mr. Master was wearing a cloak and veil, no one could read his expression,

however, everyone saw Mr. Master turn his head to gaze at Yang Xiao beside him.

Apart from the few masters from the Dark Web, there were more than ten high-ranking leaders present, all wearing cape masks, except Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao smiled faintly and said:

"Gentlemen, these have all been misunderstandings in the past. From now on, let’s turn over a new page and look forward,

personally, I believe that if I join the Dark Web Organization, from today onwards, the development of the Dark Web will open a new Chapter, and it is only a matter of time before the Dark Web becomes the most powerful hegemon on the Central Continent!"

Mr. Master: "Cough, cough, cough,"

The crowd was all dumbfounded, staring at Yang Xiao.

Oh my, this Yang Xiao is actually boasting to the heavens, are there really people so shameless?

The atmosphere on the site was quite awkward.

Yang Xiao glanced at everyone and said casually:

"Let me ask you a question, the Dark Web is an assassin organization, if one day there is no one on the Central Continent who hires assassins, how will the Dark Web continue to survive?"

Mr. Five laughed, hearing this,

"There isn’t a united hegemon on the Central Continent, various forces are divided, with constant conflicts and contradictions, how could there be no assassination business?"

"But if one day someone unifies the Central Continent, even if there’s still assassination business, the Dark Web might end up just scraping by,

also, are you willing to live your entire life wearing a cloak and veil, living such a ghostly life? What’s the joy in that?

In a person’s life, pursuing fame and fortune is inevitable, but if you live each day wearing a mask, even if you are the world’s wealthiest or most powerful person, no one recognizes you,

where’s the enjoyment in life?"

"..."

The room fell into silence.

Yang Xiao could even hear the sound of everyone’s accelerated heartbeat.

This last question seemed to hit a nerve for everyone present.

The Dark Web has existed for over a thousand years on the Central Continent, and no one knows when this tradition of wearing cloaks and veils began.

Yang Xiao wasn’t wrong, no matter how much achievement members of the Dark Web attained, they could never bring glory to their families and return home renowned.

They always lived behind masks, in the shadows.

This question posed by Yang Xiao struck even Mr. Master to the core.

Mr. Master, naturally beautiful, a peerless beauty, yet in the Dark Web, no one knew her gender, let alone appreciated her radiant looks.

For a beautiful woman, this was the harshest punishment.

Second Master glanced at Yang Xiao,

"Does Lord Yang intend to alter the system that the Dark Web has adhered to for hundreds of years?"

"That’s correct, I believe the Dark Web is due for reform, it must reform, only through reform can it be reborn."

Mr. Seven furrowed his brow, looking at Yang Xiao, and with a mocking tone said:

"Reform? Lord Yang, how do you plan to reform our Dark Web organization?"

Yang Xiao turned his head to glance at Mr. Master beside him, he couldn’t read Mr. Master’s face, but since she didn’t speak up to stop him, Yang Xiao felt free to prattle on.

"Regarding talent, the Dark Web is perhaps second to none on the Central Continent. Although the Dark Web doesn’t have tens of thousands of guard troops like Ba Tianhu, regarding individual elite talents, the Dark Web is full of talents, definitely the top,

not only is there the unrivaled talent like Mr. Master, but there are also top talents like Second Master, Third Master, Fifth Master, Sixth Master, Seventh Master, and Ninth Master,

as well as hundreds of elite assassins on the assassin rankings,

in terms of solo combat, no organization on the Central Continent is a match for the Dark Web, but once it comes to a gang fight, facing tens of thousands of guard troops, the Dark Web will surely suffer."

Mr. Master and others listened, secretly agreeing with Yang Xiao’s statement.

Yang Xiao continued:

"As a mysterious assassination organization, the Dark Web has always inspired fear, yet it has also resulted in a negative image,

on the Central Continent, the Dark Web’s reputation isn’t good, few genuinely approve of such an organization,

without a massive guard troop, without a good public image, the Dark Web will always just be a specter walking in the night, unable to accomplish any significant achievements,

to dominate the Central Continent, it might not even stand a chance against the three City Lords of the Demon Cities."

Once again, the room fell silent. Yang Xiao’s analysis was not without reason; these were indeed the two major disadvantages of the Dark Web.

However, the ordinary members of the Dark Web wouldn’t think about such big issues, only Mr. Master understood how much she longed to change the situation, because she carried an unknown and vital mission.

Since taking over the Dark Web, Mr. Master has been working hard to develop its strength, making the Dark Web a mysterious assassin organization feared by all on the Central Continent.

But she found that was still far from her desired goal.

Yang Xiao’s analysis directly pointed out the fatal weaknesses of the Dark Web.

Yang Xiao glanced around, seeing that his analysis seemed to have captivated everyone, feeling somewhat pleased with himself, he continued to speak:

"Now the situation is different, I, Yang Xiao, bring with me the City of Hope, Titan City, Shuize City, Firebird City, Cold Wind Valley, five cities, three million people, to form a strong alliance with the Dark Web, fully addressing its two major shortcomings,

we now possess tens of thousands of elite guards, three million people, a good city image, and as our cities develop, we will have more cities and populations in the future,

if combined with the Dark Web’s strength, tell me, who on the Central Continent can resist us?"

The crowd looked at Yang Xiao, internally shocked.

Yang Xiao’s speech was like parting the clouds to see the sun, instantly illuminating everyone’s hearts.

Before this, they had never thought the Dark Web had such a glorious path.

Yang Xiao felt he had stunned everyone, naturally feeling proud, looking at Mr. Master and asked:

"Mr. Master, do you think what I said is right?"

Mr. Master snorted coldly,

"Lord Yang, when did I ask you to come to reform our Dark Web organization? You really think highly of yourself!"

Yang Xiao: "..."