Chapter 487 - 340: The Turmoil Gradually Subsides

Chapter 487: Chapter 340: The Turmoil Gradually Subsides

The night wind blew, carrying the charred scent and dust from the distant ruins, mingling with the stench of blood at the scene to form a very particular aroma.

Song Ling’Er hugged Wu Liangchen tightly, her slender frame trembling uncontrollably.

It was a result of being completely overwhelmed.

Wu Liangchen could clearly feel her tears soaking his chest. He let out a soft sigh and gently patted Song Ling’Er’s back, soothing her.

After a long while, Song Ling’Er finally calmed down a bit. She looked up, her face streaked with tears.

"B-Big Brother Wu, are you all right?"

She asked with great concern, worried that Wu Liangchen might have been injured again.

Wu Liangchen smiled. "Don’t worry, I’m fine."

Wu Liangchen wasn’t just putting on a brave face. Not only was he uninjured, but he was in better shape than ever before.

It might have seemed like a breakthrough to a single new realm, but the changes it brought were world-altering.

The moment the building collapsed, the intense sense of crisis had instantly pushed him over the edge, completing the final step to his breakthrough.

What followed was a kind of transcendence that was difficult to describe in words.

His Qi and Blood, which had once surged like a great river, now felt like a vast, boundless Star Sea. Every drop of his blood pulsed with vigorous life and a truly terrifying power.

His already keen five senses were heightened once more.

Every inch of his muscles, bones, and even internal organs felt as if they had been tempered a thousand times, achieving a state of near-perfect resilience and harmony.

This was the state of seeing the divine and remaining unbroken—the Body Impermeable Realm.

This was precisely how he had managed to survive the crushing weight of ten thousand tons of rubble.

He gently released Song Ling’Er and said in a low voice, "Let’s go."

"Mhm!" Song Ling’Er nodded obediently, then deftly disassembled the sniper rifle on the ground and packed it away.

Wu Liangchen took her hand, and with a leap, they vanished into the night.

Not even five minutes after they left, several black vehicles with special insignias pulled up silently to the perimeter.

The doors opened, and a group of guards in matching uniforms and with a fierce bearing swiftly exited, sealing off the office building and its surroundings.

Then, Tian Kun, flanked by his guards, stepped out of the vehicle.

He was not a tall man, but his gaze was electric. He possessed a natural authority, and every step he took carried the steady, composed aura of a man long accustomed to power.

Following closely behind him were Tian Zhongshan and Tian Junxi.

Upon seeing the completely collapsed ruins of the tower, Tian Junxi’s expression grew complex. His gaze then shifted to his younger brother, Tian Zhongshan, his eyes holding a barely perceptible flicker of jealousy.

’This brother of mine is so damn lucky,’ he thought, ’hitching his wagon to such a formidable outsider.’

Tian Zhongshan, however, seemed oblivious to his brother’s gaze. He simply followed his father to the rooftop of the office building.

When he saw Qin Zhen’s body, even Tian Kun, a man who had weathered countless storms, felt his pupils contract slightly.

’He knew Wu Liangchen was strong, but he never expected him to be *this* strong.’

’To have killed both Yin Jiu and Qin Zhen, two masters of the highest caliber... Truly astonishing.’

He crouched down, carefully examining the wounds on Qin Zhen’s body, then sighed softly.

"How formidable, this Wu Liangchen."

The clues at the scene were simple and clear; it was obvious at a glance what had transpired.

Thus, Tian Kun had already pieced together the sequence of the fight.

"There are shell casings here, and marks from a sniper rifle setup. It’s clear this was the work of the orphan girl who is always with Wu Liangchen."

"Qin Zhen must have escaped from the rubble. The girl attacked him. Qin Zhen rushed her, but just as he was about to make his move, Wu Liangchen arrived and killed him in one clean stroke."

"Judging from these clues, Wu Liangchen must have had another breakthrough. Otherwise, he couldn’t possibly have finished off Qin Zhen so quickly. Even if Qin Zhen was already injured, he was still a master of the Divine Sight Realm. Killing him should have been extremely difficult."

Tian Kun’s analysis was calm and precise, showcasing his formidable logical abilities.

At this, Tian Junxi, who was standing to the side, couldn’t help but interject, "Even if that’s true, after annihilating the Sun family and killing Qin Zhen, he’s become a public enemy. I doubt there’s a place for him in Qing Province anymore."

Though he tried his best to hide it, the sour grapes in his tone were still faintly discernible.

Tian Zhongshan said nothing.

Tian Kun shot his eldest son a glance and said coolly, "It’s too early to be saying that."

With that, he stood up and lightly dusted off his hands. His gaze turned profound as he looked out at the distant ruins that symbolized the collapse of the Sun family’s power.

"The Sun family is finished," he stated, his tone perfectly calm, yet it pronounced the final curtain on a century-old dynasty.

"Zhongshan!"

Tian Zhongshan immediately stepped forward and said respectfully, "Father!"

"You will lead the team responsible for taking over the assets left behind by the Sun family."

Hearing this, Tian Zhongshan was overjoyed.

It wasn’t just because it was a lucrative assignment; more importantly, it was proof that he held a significant place in his father’s estimation.

"Yes, sir!" he replied, suppressing his excitement and adopting a solemn tone.

As for Tian Junxi, he kept his head bowed, his eyes flickering with an unreadable light. It was impossible to know what he was thinking, but his tightly clenched fists revealed the turmoil within him.

Meanwhile, the fall of the great tree that was the Sun family left behind a power vacuum and immense wealth, attracting countless covetous eyes.

All the powerful families of Qing Province were watching like hungry tigers, hoping to get a slice of the pie in the coming feeding frenzy.

Soon, with the Tian family sounding the horn to start the feast, the other powers sprang into action. Like sharks that had scented blood, they frantically lunged for the various industries and resources the Sun family had left behind.