199: Chapter 199 A Feast at Hongmen?!

C3 Sea Area.

The seawater here didn't flow; it was thick like a pot of overcooked black asphalt.

The corpses of ancient gods and demons floating on the sea surface looked like tombstones, watching the intruders.

Toot—!!!

A dull and piercing siren tore through the mist.

Chen Du stood at the bow of ferry no. 0819, his windbreaker snapping in the sea breeze.

The cup of iced cola in his hand was still steaming with cold, his gaze piercing through the dissipating white fog to land ahead.

At the end of his vision.

Twelve grey-black destroyers stood in a crescent formation, tightly blockading the sea area.

Dark muzzles, dense heavy machine gun positions, and hundreds of fully armed soldiers on the decks.

This was the foundation of the Sleepless City—the First Joint Fleet.

Before this torrent of steel, ferry no. 0819 was like a little lamb that had strayed into a pack of wolves.

It appeared isolated, helpless, and fragile.

"This is that kidnapper's ship?"

On the bridge of the Sleepless City's flagship, "the judgment," an adjutant lowered his binoculars, a contemptuous smirk playing on his lips.

"A broken cruise ship? I thought it was some kind of armed fortress. Councilor, let's just blow it to smithereens."

Wang Zhen stood before the command console.

This middle-aged man, who held the power of life and death, wore a crisp grey Zhongshan suit, his hair combed meticulously.

"What's the rush?"

"Ce'er is still on board. Take the person first, then kill."

"Tell all gun positions, once the young master's safety is confirmed, launch a saturation strike immediately! I want this ship to not even have a single plank left!"

However.

The observer on the judgment suddenly let out an exclamation: "Sir! Look! That ship... it's transforming!"

Suddenly, a tooth-aching sound of metal grinding came from the sea.

Creak—Boom!

ferry no. 0819's elegant white hull instantly became like a waking mechanical giant beast.

Countless black alloy armor plates flipped and covered both sides of the hull, and the floor-to-ceiling windows used for sightseeing were all sealed off by explosion-proof steel plates.

The camouflage plates on both sides of the bow slid open, and a pitch-black ram extended out.

A small-caliber but ferocious-looking electromagnetic rapid-fire cannon slowly rose.

Even more absurdly.

A visible black shadow, like asphalt, crawled all over the ship's waterline.

Wang Zhen's pupils suddenly constricted.

This is a damn civilian ship? This is practically a mobile sea fortress!

"Interesting."

He snorted coldly and grabbed the megaphone: "Since you're here, don't hide in your shell! Come out and talk!"

On the deck of ferry no. 0819.

Chen Du finished his last sip of cola and casually threw the cup behind him.

"This old geezer sure has a loud voice."

He straightened his collar and glanced sideways at the group of beauties behind him.

Tang Ran carried that door-sized Spiked Club, a look of impatience on her face.

Lin Keke was touching up her lipstick in a small mirror, her Tifa outfit outlining curves that could cause a nosebleed.

Xia Mo had one hand on her hilt, her gaze cold.

As for Li Yaozhi, she was pinching a coin, her brow furrowed.

"Is everyone ready?"

Chen Du smiled, revealing a row of white teeth. "Let's go, I'll take you to see these so-called big shots."

Before his voice even faded.

The shadow beneath his feet suddenly boiled!

Countless black shadow tentacles erupted from beneath his feet, directly crossing dozens of meters of sea surface, forcibly building a pitch-black floating walkway between ferry no. 0819 and "the judgment"!

Shadow Bridge!

This miraculous display of skill immediately stunned the soldiers holding guns on the opposite side.

"Holy crap... what kind of ability is this?"

"Walking on shadows as a bridge? This must be an S-Rank Talent, right?!"

"Everyone be careful, this ability is a bit eerie!"

Under the gaze of thousands of eyes filled with shock, fear, and jealousy.

Chen Du stepped onto the Shadow Walkway.

He was unhurried, his leather shoes making a crisp 'da-da' sound as they stepped on the shadows.

Behind him followed a group of breathtakingly beautiful women.

How did this look like kidnappers coming for a negotiation?

This was clearly an emperor bringing his harem for an inspection!

"Show-off..."

Lin Keke whispered.

But she still cooperatively puffed out her chest, trying to strike a cold and aloof pose.

Tang Ran was more direct, giving the middle finger to the drooling soldiers opposite them.

A few minutes later.

Chen Du stepped onto the deck of "the judgment."

A series of clattering sounds echoed around him!

At least five hundred automatic rifles were pointed straight at his head!

Even more, two A-Rank Awakened Ones with deep auras stood to the left and right of Wang Zhen.

Their muscles were tense, ready to strike and kill at any moment.

In this tense atmosphere.

Chen Du pulled a cigarette pack from his pocket.

His gaze passed through the layers of gun barrels and landed on the middle-aged man in the Zhongshan suit.

"Councilor Wang, I've heard much about you."

His tone was lazy as he teased, "Is this the hospitality of the Sleepless City? Dozens of ships surrounding just me, are you afraid I'll kill the hostage?"

Wang Zhen stared fixedly at Chen Du.

He had seen many people, but this was the first time he had seen a young man who could still talk and laugh in a certain-death situation.

If this boy isn't eliminated, he will surely become a great threat!

The killing intent in his heart grew stronger, but a fake smile appeared on his face.

"You're joking. The sea is rough, bringing more people is just for safety."

Wang Zhen waved his hand.

The soldiers behind him immediately parted to make a way.

Several metal crates were carried up and slammed heavily onto the deck.

"The thousand portions of life essence you wanted, and that formula potion, are all here."

"Fuel? I'll have people bring it over now, just a moment..."

Wang Zhen pointed at the boxes, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes. "My sincerity has arrived. Where is the person?"

Chen Du glanced at the boxes.

Before he could speak, Li Yaozhi suddenly gave his sleeve a gentle tug.

The crystal pendant in her hand was spinning counter-clockwise.

"The items are wrong."

Li Yaozhi's voice was very soft, only Chen Du could hear it. "Inside the boxes... might be remote-controlled bombs."

Chen Du didn't even blink.

As expected of an old fox, not leaving a single path of survival.

He wants his son, wants to welsh on the debt, and wants to kill everyone to silence them.

Killing three birds with one stone, quite the smooth move.

"Councilor Wang really is a man of his word, a man of class."

Chen Du suddenly laughed out loud, his shoulders shaking.

He took a breath, then turned and snapped his fingers toward ferry no. 0819.

"Tang Ran, bring Young Master Wang over!"

On the Shadow Walkway.

Tang Ran walked over, carrying a young man in a high-end suit with slicked-back hair in one hand.

At this moment, Wang Ce's head was lowered, his body trembling slightly.

Although he had changed into a designer suit, his entire being exuded an indescribable lifelessness.

The moment he saw his son, a hint of joy appeared in the depths of Wang Zhen's eyes.

As soon as his son came over.

Open fire immediately!

"Dad..."

Wang Ce seemed to sense his relative's presence and slowly raised his head.

"Ce'er!"

A trace of emotion finally appeared on Wang Zhen's cold face.

He subconsciously took a step forward.

"Don't be afraid, Dad is here! Let's see who dares touch you!"

Chen Du watched this scene of fatherly love and filial piety, the smile on his lips deepening.

"Catch him well, Councilor Wang!"

"This is a... super-sized surprise I'm giving you!"

Before his voice even faded.

Tang Ran's arm suddenly exerted force!

How terrifying was the strength of an S-Rank Berserker?

Wang Ce was like a thrown sandbag, flying straight toward Wang Zhen!

At the same time.

Chen Du didn't stay for a second.

His figure retreated violently, grabbing Lin Keke and Xia Mo beside him.

The shadow beneath his feet instantly transformed into a massive black shield wall, protecting his people within.

Opposite them.

Seeing his son flying toward him, Wang Zhen didn't have time to think and instinctively opened his arms to catch him.

Bang!

The massive impact force made the councilor stumble back several steps before he could steady himself.

Even so, he still tightly hugged the young man in his arms.

"Ce'er! It's okay! It's okay!"

While patting his son's back, Wang Zhen suddenly looked up and let out a hysterical roar at the surrounding soldiers:

"Open fire!!"

"Kill them all! Blow that ship out of the water!"