165: Chapter 165 The Arrogant Zhao Liefeng!!

In the ruins of the East District of Jiangcheng, flames soared into the sky within a renovated abandoned factory.

This was the headquarters of the "Blazing Flame Gang."

In the center of the hall, a burly man sat on a "throne" welded from steel, his body radiating a scorching aura.

Zhao Liefeng.

The leader of the Blazing Flame Gang, a B-rank Esper with a fire-attribute Superpower.

The man looked to be in his early thirties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a short beard. His gaze was sharp as an eagle's.

His upper body was bare, revealing a muscular physique covered in flame tattoos that looked particularly ferocious in the reflection of the firelight.

A dark red cape draped over his shoulders fluttered slightly with his breathing, resembling burning flames.

"Boss!" A subordinate rushed in, looking flustered.

"Scouts report that Lin Yuan's side... is about to make a move on our East District!"

Zhao Liefeng didn't even open his eyes, leaning lazily against his throne.

"Oh? Is that the legendary Shelter that is rich in supplies and full of beauties?"

"Yes, Boss!"

The subordinate swallowed hard.

"Rumor has it that the women in their Shelter are all stunning, and they are also very powerful..."

Zhao Liefeng finally opened his eyes, a glimmer of interest flashing through them.

Scenes from a month ago surfaced in his mind—the leader of the Iron Fist Club, also a B-rank Esper, hadn't even lasted three moves against him before being burned to a crisp.

Then there was the Hall Master of the Shadow Hall, an A-rank stealth Esper, touted as the best assassin in the East District, who couldn't even get close to him within his flame domain.

Ever since awakening his B-rank fire-attribute Superpower, Zhao Liefeng hadn't encountered an opponent in the East District.

"Powerful?"

Zhao Liefeng scoffed.

"I can crush even B-rank Espers of the same level; why would I be afraid of a few women?"

He stood up, nearly 1.9 meters tall, his aura imposing.

"Before the Apocalypse, I was just a bricklayer at a construction site, stepped on by those rich people!"

"But now!"

Scorching flames ignited on Zhao Liefeng's body, and his terrifying B-rank aura exploded instantly.

"I have awakened a B-rank fire-attribute Superpower! In this East District, who dares to defy me?!"

The subordinates in the hall lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look directly at his majesty.

Zhao Liefeng sneered.

"A Shelter that relies on women to hold its ground dares to come to my territory and act wild? Go, scout out their background for me!"

"Yes!"

...

Meanwhile, at the Lin Yuan Shelter.

At the entrance of the villa, ten goddesses were fully prepared to set off.

Su Yuyan wore a black leather combat suit that outlined her perfect S-shaped curves to the fullest.

Her long hair was tied into a high ponytail, revealing her elegant, swan-like neck, and her cold, beautiful face was full of fighting spirit.

Ye Qingxue wore a white combat suit, radiating a cold aura, with no emotion visible in those pitch-black eyes.

Xia Bingli was dressed in black, looking like an assassin hidden in the shadows, cold and dangerous.

Although Chu Yanran's appearance was ordinary, the aura of determination she exuded made people not dare to underestimate her.

There were other goddesses as well, each with an outstanding temperament and formidable strength.

"Yuyan."

Lin Yuan walked up to Su Yuyan.

"You are the commander for this operation."

Su Yuyan nodded, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.

"Rest assured. I won't let you down."

Just then, Han Bingxin walked over quickly.

"Lord Lin Yuan! Please let me participate in this operation as well!"

Her eyes were burning with fervor.

"I want to prove my worth!"

Lin Yuan glanced at her and said calmly,

"You may. But you must obey Yuyan's command."

"Yes!"

Han Bingxin was so excited she almost jumped up!

Lin Yuan had agreed! He was willing to give her a chance!

Ye Qingyue watched Han Bingxin from the side, pouting, cursing inwardly: "Vixen, trying to seduce Brother Lin Yuan again!"

"Let's move out."

At Su Yuyan's command, the eleven goddesses turned into afterimages and sped toward the East District.

Lin Yuan stood at the villa entrance, watching their departing figures, a smile curling at the corner of his lips.

B-rank Esper?

In front of the goddesses he had cultivated...

they were nothing more than ants.

...

On the edge of the East District.

As soon as Su Yuyan and her group entered the East District, they were blocked by a group of people from the Blazing Flame Gang.

The leader was a C-rank Esper with a fleshy face and a fierce look in his eyes.

"Stop! This is the territory of the Blazing Flame Gang! Outsiders are not allowed to enter!"

His gaze swept over the goddesses, a greedy light flashing in his eyes.

"Holy crap... these broads are prettier than the last!"

"Especially that cold, beautiful woman; she's so beautiful it's suffocating!"

"Get lost."

Su Yuyan said coldly, her eyes full of disdain.

"What did you say?!"

The C-rank Esper was furious.

"You bitch, you dare talk to me like that? Believe it or not, I'll..."

Before he could finish—Swish!

A black shadow flashed by.

Xia Bingli appeared behind him like a ghost, her dagger having already slit his throat.

Thump!

The C-rank Esper fell into a pool of blood before he could even react.

One-hit kill!

The other Blazing Flame Gang members turned pale with fright and turned to run!

"Go back and tell Zhao Liefeng."

Su Yuyan's voice was cold.

"The East District is ours now."

...

Blazing Flame Gang headquarters.

When the scouts brought back this news, Zhao Liefeng was furious!

"Bastards!"

Boom!

He punched the steel throne, and the terrifying flames instantly melted the throne into molten iron!

But the next second, he calmed down.

"Who was killed instantly?"

"It... it was Liu Ba, a C-rank fire-attribute Esper."

Zhao Liefeng frowned.

Although Liu Ba was only C-rank, he counted as an elite in the Blazing Flame Gang.

Being able to kill him in one strike meant the opponent had at least B-rank combat power.

"Interesting..."

Zhao Liefeng stood up, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Since you dare to kill my people, let me see just how much strength you really have!"

He turned and ordered,

"Gather all cadres above B-rank, and bring all the C-rank elites as well. I want to meet these women personally!"

...

Ruins in the center of the East District.

Su Yuyan and her group were moving forward when suddenly—Rumble!!!

The ruins ahead suddenly exploded!

Dozens of figures surged out from all directions, surrounding them completely!

And at the very front, Zhao Liefeng walked slowly, his body burning with scorching flames.

When he saw Su Yuyan's face, he was stunned.

This... what level of beauty is this?!

That delicate, almost perfect oval face, the long, charming phoenix eyes, the high bridge of the nose, the light pink lips... and that figure so perfect it was suffocating!

Zhao Liefeng felt his heart rate accelerate.

Before the Apocalypse, he was just a bricklayer; he didn't even have the qualifications to glance at a beauty of this level!

But now... he was a B-rank Esper! He was the King of the East District!

A woman like this should belong to him!

Zhao Liefeng's inner reason was screaming warnings—this woman was dangerous; an existence capable of killing Liu Ba instantly was definitely not simple!

But his desire was clamoring—such a perfect woman, if he missed this, he would never encounter a second one in his life!

"You are Su Yuyan?"

Zhao Liefeng forced down the palpitations in his heart and spoke tentatively.

"I've heard of you, the number one warrior under Lin Yuan. You certainly look good, and your strength shouldn't be weak either, right?"

Su Yuyan's eyes were cold; the way she looked at him was like looking at an ant.

This look completely enraged Zhao Liefeng!

Reason... was swallowed by desire and fury at this moment!

"It seems Lin Yuan never taught you what respect means."

Zhao Liefeng sneered, and the flames on his body surged.

"How about this: you join my Blazing Flame Gang, and I guarantee I'll give you better treatment than Lin Yuan. As for the others... those who are sensible, get lost; those who aren't... don't blame me for being impolite!"

Once these words were spoken—Han Bingxin's expression changed drastically!

This idiot... he actually dared to talk to Su Yuyan like that?

Did he not know that Su Yuyan was Lord Lin Yuan's woman!

Sure enough—a glint of killing intent flashed in Su Yuyan's eyes.

Lightning began to flicker on her body.

"You... are courting death."

Crackle, crackle!!!

Terrifying lightning erupted from her body, dark clouds churned in the sky, and countless lightning snakes slithered within the clouds!

E-rank peak lightning-type Superpower—full power explosion!

Zhao Liefeng's expression changed drastically!

This aura... how is it possible?!

This woman was clearly only E-rank, but this pressure... was actually not weaker than him, a B-rank?!

Han Bingxin watched from the side, her mind shaken.

She was also a fire-attribute Esper, so she could feel the terror of Su Yuyan's strike even more!

Is this... the goddess that Lord Lin Yuan cultivated?

Han Bingxin tried desperately to display her A-rank fire Superpower, wanting to attract attention in the battle.

But... under the brilliance of Ye Qingxue, Su Yuyan, and the others, she appeared so dim.

No one noticed her.

No one cared about her efforts.

Han Bingxin bit her lip, a strong sense of frustration welling up inside her.

No matter how hard she tried... in front of these true goddesses, she would always just be a supporting character.

Lin Yuan... would never look at her twice.

"No... I cannot give up..."

Han Bingxin clenched her fists.

"I must become stronger! Strong enough... that he cannot ignore me!"

Meanwhile, Zhao Liefeng looked at the lightning-flickering Su Yuyan before him and finally realized—he... had kicked an iron plate!