196: Chapter 196 Chen Ping, I'll Fight You to the Death

He had to lock onto their positions first before moving to wipe them out.

The current situation was in his favor:

The enemy did not know his true identity, so they couldn't set an ambush or plot against him.

He also didn't know all the members of the Dark Alliance.

They were only targeting Chen Ping.

But ambushing Chen Ping was as difficult as reaching the heavens... no one knew when Chen Ping would appear or where he went on a daily basis.

Lin Fan made a decision.

He would investigate secretly using his identity as Lin Fan, and then destroy them in one fell swoop!

His biggest problem right now was a lack of information.

Countless questions remained unresolved.

Before finding the answers and ensuring his own safety, exposing his identity as Mr. Chen would be no different from seeking death.

Having thought this through.

The next issue was how to handle the death of Su Yunsheng's daughter.

Lin Fan turned and looked toward the three Fifth-Order Mages; his figure vanished from the rooftop and reappeared before the crowd.

"Mr. Chen, thank you for saving all the citizens and turning the tide at the moment of destruction."

Wei Yuan spoke first, his voice full of respect.

Yun Wei watched silently from the side.

Though she didn't speak, her expression held even more respect than when he had saved her and the Demonic Beast pup.

Dean Long Wei, Jiang Tianhai, Wei Donglin, and the other mages also offered their thanks.

Mr. Chen had no ties to Baiyun City, so there was absolutely no need for him to risk his life.

Everyone was aware of this.

Mr. Chen was not a local of Baiyun City; he had only appeared by chance.

Two Void Rifts had appeared simultaneously.

Even if he had chosen to flee, no one would have blamed him.

Lin Fan nodded slightly, accepting their gratitude, then looked at Wei Yuan and Dean Long Wei.

"Before the Void Rifts appeared, the situation at the Arena was already a mess."

He deliberately altered his voice, making it difficult to recognize.

The expressions of the crowd changed slightly, immediately understanding that Mr. Chen was referring to the conflict between Lin Fan and Su Yunsheng.

"Rest assured, Mr. Chen, we will handle it as soon as possible and will certainly punish that reckless youth."

Jiang Tianhai quickly voiced his stance.

He thought Mr. Chen was dissatisfied with a student being so arrogant and overbearing in public.

Wei Yuan and Dean Long Wei looked troubled.

If Mr. Chen was angry, they didn't know how they could protect Lin Fan.

But to everyone's surprise, Mr. Chen's next words left them overjoyed, and they couldn't help but smile.

"Punish him? His family was harmed; going all out for those he cherishes is the true essence of a mage's cultivation and the meaning of our Awakening magic."

Jiang Tianhai was stunned; it turned out Mr. Chen didn't blame the boy.

"Yes, yes, yes, Mr. Chen is absolutely right. Protecting one's family is the original intention of us becoming mages."

He laughed sheepishly.

"Mm. I admire his courage in facing the strong. Give this to him and tell him to keep working hard."

Lin Fan waved his hand, and a headless corpse appeared before Jiang Tianhai.

Everyone: "..."

Seeing the headless corpse on the ground, everyone was stunned.

The corpse had no aura, as if it were a rankless creature, but its appearance was very similar to the servants they had just fought fiercely.

"Mr. Chen, this is..."

Wei Yuan asked in disbelief.

"That's right, it's the corpse of the Void Demon from deep within the Void Rift."

As Lin Fan's words fell, everyone gasped.

The corpse of a void creature was of immeasurable value.

Mr. Chen was giving it away so easily?

At this moment, many people felt a pang of regret.

Why wasn't it their own family who had been kidnapped by Su Yunsheng's daughter back then?

Lin Fan looked at Jiang Tianhai and instructed him to make sure the Void Demon's corpse was given to Lin Fan.

Jiang Tianhai respectfully complied, stored the corpse, and promised to deliver it personally.

Not far away, Su Yunsheng looked at all this with a distorted face, yet he didn't dare make a sound.

He was afraid Mr. Chen would turn on him.

Even though he knew his daughter was in the wrong, he ultimately couldn't let it go.

After handing over the Void Demon's corpse, Lin Fan turned and left, returning to the hospital where his family was waiting.

He found a corner, took off his mask and black robe, and then walked into the hospital.

As soon as he entered, Xia Yue threw herself at him, hugging him tightly and weeping uncontrollably.

Lin Jian and Lin Duo also gathered around.

Lin Duo had long since woken up, and the whole family was overjoyed at Lin Fan's safe return.

They had witnessed too many heavily injured mages being brought to the hospital and had long been filled with dread.

Just as Baiyun City's families were reuniting and beginning to rebuild.

In another distant place, it was a completely different scene.

Far from Baiyun City, the Black-Robed Figure of the Dark Alliance who had planned the opening of the Void Rift watched the scene of the dissipating Void Rift in Baiyun City through a crystal ball and slammed his fist into the wall.

Bang!

The hard wall vibrated violently, and two fist-shaped indentations appeared instantly.

"Chen Ping, I curse you to die a miserable death!"

"I swear I will tear you into ten thousand pieces! I will not rest until you are dead!"

The Black-Robed Figure gnashed his teeth, his killing intent surging.

The Yellow-Robed members in the room retreated one after another, as quiet as cicadas in winter, not daring to speak during his rage.

This person had twice planned to wash Baiyun City in blood, but both times, his plans were ruined by the same person... Chen Ping.

Anyone else would have been psychologically scarred by that name.

In a corner of the room.

The child Lin Fan had met before, who was sucking on a lollipop, sat on the armrest of a chair.

He was still licking his lollipop.

Only now, he had changed into a red robe, with patterns similar to the yellow and black robes of the others in the room.

A look of contemplation flashed in his eyes as he calculated how to deal with Chen Ping.

Should he... ask a Tier 6 Saint Mage to take action?

"No."

"That would threaten my status as a Red-Robed member, and the years of work I've put into the Dark Alliance would be ruined."

The child thought to himself.

A moment later, his eyes lit up, and he looked at the Black-Robed Figure who was wreaking havoc.

"Chi Yue, contact Chi Yan."

"I have instructions for him."

The raging Black-Robed Figure heard the child call out his name.

He stopped instantly and immediately left to carry out the order.

After the Black-Robed Figure left, the child continued to lick his lollipop.

"Chen Ping, I'd like to see if you can create a miracle this time."

He whispered to himself.

...

Inside Baiyun City.

Jiang Tianhai quickly gathered the Alliance members and adventurers to begin clearing the battlefield.

Although the battle took place in the outskirts.

Many parts of Baiyun City were still affected, with damaged buildings and craters everywhere; the losses were heavy.

But for now, the city's top priority was to collect the remains of the fallen mages.

Although this was a great victory for humanity against the Void Rift, the number of sacrifices still reached a thousand.

The dead included Alliance adventurers, Magic Academy teachers and students, and visitors who had come to watch the competition.

It was a tragic victory, but there was no other way.

The cleanup was expected to take a week before citizens could gradually return to their normal lives.

While the Alliance adventurers and hired personnel were busy collecting remains and clearing the battlefield, the Alliance high-ranking officials were handling other matters.

For example, delivering Mr. Chen's gift to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan was summoned to the Alliance Building.

Lin Jian was worried and insisted on accompanying him, fearing his son might get into trouble.

He was arranged to wait in the reception hall, while Lin Fan was taken into the meeting room.

Walking into the room.

Lin Fan saw Jiang Tianhai, Wei Donglin, Wei Yuan, Yun Wei, and Dean Long Wei—all familiar faces.