135: Chapter 135 Monster Hunt

"Isn't this Wan Chaoren, Lao Ge? What's got you so fired up?"

Wang Puchuan, with his shock of yellow hair, had long since heard the commotion outside and stepped forward with a welcoming smile.

Wan Chaoren's expression was grim as he spoke. "The Trigger-type Barrier used for the Continental Carnival—have you already filled in the rules?"

Although from Chen Moxuan's perspective, it seemed as if several days had passed.

In reality, less than half a day had gone by since they met to discuss the Continental Carnival and the subsequent departure of Explosive Flame King and Rewinder for C City.

Wang Puchuan patted his chest, seemingly wanting praise for his efficiency, and smiled proudly.

"That's right. After discussing the activity details with Lao Ge, I instructed my assistant to arrange for personnel to input the rules into the trigger device."

"After all, the initial barrier only restricts those inside from leaving, but doesn't stop Transcendents from entering."

"But since this event nominally allows Transcendents to join, I specifically added a rule to prevent some unruly or hot-headed guys from sneaking off."

This type of triggerable barrier was created by the S-Class Transcendent [Dream Box] using a Special Ability, and they were almost exclusively used for the Continental Carnival.

Once it was confirmed that the G District would host this Continental Carnival, the G District Hero Association received supplies from headquarters.

The initial barrier was merely equivalent to a cage, prohibiting everything inside from stepping out.

However, by setting various parameters on the trigger device, a highly extensible barrier could be formed.

For instance, parameters could be set to make it shrink over time, or to cause ordinary people who touch the barrier to instantly explode into a bloody mist.

"But Lao Ge, how did you know?"

Looking at Wang Puchuan's annoying, smirking face, an inexplicable fire surged in Wan Chaoren's heart.

If not for the fact that officially certified Transcendents cannot attack each other, he really would have liked to grind this blonde guy's face into the dirt.

Suppressing his anger, he said in a low voice:

"A powerful Monster has appeared in the center of C City with a high threat level. To prevent him from fleeing to other cities and causing more destruction, I have just urgently activated the trigger barrier."

"It's already activated?" Wang Puchuan slapped his forehead, his face full of bitter smiles.

"Lao Ge, you were too impulsive. Once the barrier is open, other heroes can't enter at all. Instead, it's become a protective umbrella for that Monster."

"Besides, the Continental Carnival doesn't officially start for another two days. This is the most anticipated event of the year for the entire Dazhou Nation, and it's not even time for the live broadcast yet..."

Before he could finish, Wang Puchuan suddenly felt a chill down the back of his neck.

He realized with a start that Wan Chaoren's muscles were tense, and even his breathing was becoming heavy.

He knew that if he didn't shut up, there was no telling what this mercurial guy might do to him.

No, even shutting up now was useless; he had to think of a remedy immediately!

Wang Puchuan's mind raced as he shouted urgently:

"Wait! I have an idea!"

"Even though the barrier restricts registered Transcendents, aren't there still those guys who were delisted for violating the 'Transcendent Management Law'?"

"Over the years, we've locked up quite a few of these problem characters in our G District Prison City. Isn't this the perfect chance to give them an opportunity to redeem themselves?"

"You mean... throw them into the barrier?" Wan Chaoren raised an eyebrow.

"Exactly!"

Wang Puchuan rubbed his hands excitedly, his speech becoming increasingly rapid.

"However, since we're doing this, if we don't have a justification, those above will surely hold us accountable."

"This year's Continental Carnival is already quite different from previous ones. I think we might as well take this difference to the extreme."

"Apply to the higher-ups to hold an event called 'Monster Hunting' as a warm-up for the official start of the Continental Carnival."

...

Afterward, Wang Puchuan explained his concept for the 'Monster Hunting' warm-up activity to Wan Chaoren in detail.

Wan Chaoren listened quietly, his expression flickering in the light.

If they truly followed Wang Puchuan's proposal, C City would inevitably turn into a living hell.

If it were only heroes joining, they would more or less restrain themselves for the sake of their public image.

At most, they would get carried away in a fight and cause wanton destruction without regard for their surroundings.

But if it were those villains and bloodthirsty maniacs who didn't hesitate to kill their own kind, once they were unleashed, they would only intentionally turn everything upside down.

Ordinarily, Wan Chaoren would definitely call Wang Puchuan an idiot and reject his proposal.

But now, to vent the hatred in his heart, Wan Chaoren no longer cared what happened to C City.

He only wanted to make that ant disappear from this world as quickly as possible before the Superpower Association noticed.

In any case, after experiencing the Continental Carnival, it would take C City at least several decades to recover.

A half-ruined city had no value anyway; if it were completely destroyed and wiped off the map, it wouldn't matter much among the millions of cities in the Dazhou Nation.

Wan Chaoren nodded, fully agreeing with Wang Puchuan's proposal.

"Even though your past ideas were as disgusting as your hero title, I have to say, your proposal today is quite good."

"So... Lao Ge, you agree?" Wang Puchuan's pupils contracted, and a light of surprise burst from his eyes.

This proposal was just a ridiculous idea he had patched together on the fly to deflect Wan Chaoren's anger; even he thought it was absurd.

He hadn't expected Wan Chaoren to actually agree to such an outrageous idea.

"Now, come with me to find the Branch President to coordinate the activity arrangements."

"Within two hours, I want that Monster dead!"

Just as Wang Puchuan was about to respond, his arm was suddenly clamped by a massive force.

Before he could even see Wan Chaoren's movement, he was dragged into the high sky.

"Wooohooo!"

The whistling wind tore apart Wang Puchuan's exclamation, carrying him rapidly toward the Branch President's headquarters.

...

Inside a hotel in C City.

"I can't do it anymore, I'm really drained, let me go..."

Song Xin's face was as pale as snow, her forehead covered in cold sweat. She was slumped on the bed like her bones had been removed, her voice as faint and flickering as a candle in the wind.

Sitting in a chair, Chen Moxuan glanced at her state and secretly used his Spiritual Sense to investigate, confirming that she truly could not use her Special Ability now, rather than deliberately feigning weakness as she had several times before.

"Fine, we still have time. Rest for another hour."

Chen Moxuan flatly dropped those words, closed his eyes, and began to perform his Meditation Technique, accelerating the operation of [All-Things Calculation].

Although Song Xin's recovery wasn't as lightning-fast as Chen Moxuan's, who had awakened a Dao Seed, her Mental Energy recovery rate was still respectable thanks to the immortal cultivation method she practiced.

Based on his observations during this time, Chen Moxuan had already accurately calculated that one hour was exactly the limit at which Song Xin could barely manage to activate her Special Ability one more time.

"One hour? Are you a demon?!" Song Xin protested with a thread of breath.

However, after entering the meditative state, Chen Moxuan could no longer hear any outside sounds.

Half an hour later, Song Xin finally recovered from her state of overextended weakness.

Out of boredom, she turned on the television to watch.

Although it was now impossible to receive external channels, the internal channels within C City were unaffected.

Ordinary people could not see the barrier enveloping C City from the outside.

The local news channels in C City were currently reporting on the battle between Explosive Flame King and the Monster an hour ago, as well as whether the city-wide communication blackout was related to that event.

They were completely unaware that C City had been chosen as the venue for this Continental Carnival.

After all, the probability of being chosen from millions of cities once a year was not much different from winning the lottery.

"There aren't any interesting TV shows..."

Just as Song Xin was about to turn off the TV, the screen suddenly flickered violently.

The figure of a middle-aged man she was quite familiar with appeared on the screen.

"Good afternoon to all citizens of C City. I am the Branch President of the G District Hero Association."

"First, I would like to congratulate you all in advance for becoming participants in this Continental Carnival."