106: Chapter 106 New Trouble

Lin Chen stood atop the highest tower in New City, overlooking the orderly streets below. Hover-cars powered by Netherworld energy glided silently along designated tracks. As they passed the entrance of the "Wraith Re-employment Training Center," Zhang Hao’s strained voice could be heard shouting from within: "Everyone, pay attention! Mastering the 'Precision Resentment Deployment' technique is the key to your performance evaluation next month!"

Su Qingyu stood behind him, holding a stack of documents, and reported proficiently: "Master, the 'Netherworld Express' business with the three remaining human bases is now on track, with a net profit of 80 million nether talismans this month. Additionally, news has come from the 'ancient nether regret Project Department' that the sample of the preliminary refined 'Rule Corrosive' has been completed and they are looking for a suitable test subject..."

Everything was on track. Under his "capital operations," the Netherworld had not only restored basic order but had also begun to generate a steady stream of revenue. Even that toughest nut to crack—the "ancient nether regret"—was being operated as a long-term research and development project.

Boring.

This feeling of having everything under control made the frozen "humanity anchor" within Lin Chen’s body feel a hint of weariness.

Just as he was considering whether he should go to the "Project Department" himself to see those noisy ancient nether regret and find some fun—

"Buzz—!!!"

A sacred white light, pure to the extreme and diametrically opposed to the cold, deathly aura of the Netherworld, pierced through the gloomy sky without warning!

The light was like a sharp sword, carrying heat, purification, and a condescendingly arrogant will, instantly enveloping the entire New City!

"Ah!"

"My eyes!"

Within New City, some low-level ghosts and survivors with weak souls let out painful screams under the illumination of this white light. Their bodies emitted green smoke, as if they would melt at any moment! Even Su Qingyu felt a surge of intense discomfort and instinctively took half a step back.

Only Lin Chen, along with the three Ghost Generals Bai Qi, Xing Tian, and Ying Bu who appeared beside him the moment they sensed the disturbance, remained motionless in the white light, though their expressions grew solemn.

The white light converged in the sky, transforming into a massive figure composed of radiance. It had three pairs of light wings on its back, and its face was blurred, leaving only a pair of cold eyes that seemed to contain thunder and judgment. It looked down emotionlessly, finally locking onto Lin Chen at the top of the tower.

"Vile sovereign of the undead, God-defier who stole the Netherworld Authority!"

A grand, cold voice filled with unquestionable majesty resounded like rolling thunder across the entire Netherworld New City.

"I am the messenger of the 'Radiant God Race,' here by the order of the God King to pronounce judgment—"

The messenger of light raised a hand, and a scroll composed of pure holy light and burning with golden flames unfurled before him. It was inscribed with cold characters in Divine Script, emitting a heart-palpitating pressure of rules.

"You have presumed to open a passage between the human realm and the Netherworld, disrupting the order of life and death, and defiling the sacred reincarnation with filthy monetary laws! This is a grave crime!"

"It is hereby sentenced: Netherworld New City is to be closed immediately, all illegal passages are to be permanently sealed, and the God-defier Lin Chen... shall follow me to the God Realm to receive the ultimate purification judgment!"

"Should you dare to resist..."

The messenger of light’s words paused slightly, and a flash of undisguised contempt and killing intent crossed those cold eyes.

"...then with the 'Holy Light Annihilation Cannon,' I shall wipe you and this filthy place from the multiverse... entirely!"

Following his words, high in the Netherworld sky, space distorted as a phantom of a giant cannon, unimaginably huge and composed entirely of light with a muzzle that seemed capable of swallowing stars, slowly emerged! Terrifying waves of destruction began to gather, locking onto the entire New City!

The God Realm!

Judgment!

The Holy Light Annihilation Cannon!

Having just stepped out from the shadow of the Lord of the Ultimate End and finally established a new order, New City was instantly plunged into a crisis even more desperate than before! This time, the enemy came from a higher plane, representing the "order" and "light" of... the gods!

"Master!" Su Qingyu's face turned pale. She could feel that the power contained in that giant cannon far surpassed the Lord of the Ultimate End! It was a terrifying weapon capable of truly destroying a plane!

Zhang Hao came running out of the training center on all fours. Looking at the messenger of light and the phantom of the giant cannon in the sky, his legs were trembling: "G-Gods?! It's over, it's all over... We just got rid of a world-destroyer, and now a world-creator is coming to kill us?!"

The Former Nether Kings Phantom (who was still responsible for some cleaning work) looked up, snorted coldly, and muttered, "Hmph, the Radiant God Race... still that same nauseatingly arrogant face." But deep in his eyes, there was also a hint of profound wariness.

Bai Qi, Xing Tian, and Ying Bu were surging with murderous intent and battle spirit, but facing the divine pressure across planes and the lock-on of the terrifying giant cannon, they also felt unprecedented pressure.

The entire New City was once again shrouded in the shadow of death.

However, Lin Chen, who was at the center of the storm, looked up at the flaunting messenger of light and the massive muzzle in the sky. Not only was there no fear on his face, but instead...

He showed a sort of...

'A big client has finally arrived' ...delighted expression?

He even leisurely straightened the cuffs of his loungewear, which was newly tailored from the highest-grade Nether Silk.

Then, under the majestic gaze of the messenger of light and the fearful or nervous gazes of everyone else, Lin Chen slowly raised his hand.

But he did not gather power, nor did he prepare for battle.

He simply... as if clicking on some shopping app, casually tapped on the [nether domain asset system] on his wristwatch.

Then, under the unbelievable gazes of the messenger of light and all the entities peeking into this place, Lin Chen spoke toward the sky in a tone even more arrogant and matter-of-fact than his opponent's:

"Trespassing into private plane territory without permission."

"Releasing large-scale energy interference, affecting our normal production and business order."

"Publicly making death threats and attempting to damage our core assets."

"And..."

Lin Chen paused, his gaze sweeping over the messenger of light and the phantom of the Holy Light Annihilation Cannon as if evaluating two products.

"Extremely poor attitude, having committed a serious personal insult against our leader (which is me)."

With every point he made, he raised a finger.

Finally, he delivered his concluding statement and directly brought up the system's [Cross-plane Communication and Business Dispute Resolution] module (which had just been unlocked), locking onto the target—the Radiant God Race!

"According to Articles 1, 3, 5, and 7 of the 'Basic Cross-plane Commercial Code of Conduct (Unofficial Civilian Consensus Version),' as well as relevant provisions of the 'Underworld Group Internal Security Management Regulations'..."

"I hereby issue the following fine notice to the 'Radiant God Race' and its messenger—"

Lin Chen's fingers operated rapidly. An electronic bill flashing with nether light yet containing the highest rule-based efficacy of the Netherworld was instantly generated and blasted back through the passage the messenger of light had descended from, straight into its plane of origin!

"[Fine Notice Number: MF-WS-001]"

"[Penalized Party: Radiant God Race (and its messenger)]"

"[Reason for Penalty: See the four points mentioned above]"

"[Penalty Amount:]"

"1. Plane Trespassing Fee: 100 million Divine Crystals (or equivalent energy/assets)."

"2. Production and Business Loss Fee: 50 million Divine Crystals."

"3. Mental Anguish Fee (Leader-level): 1 billion Divine Crystals."

"4. Surcharge for Poor Attitude: 500 million Divine Crystals."

"[Total: 1.65 billion Divine Crystals!]"

"[Payment Deadline: Immediate.]"

"[Consequences of Overdue Payment: A 10% daily late fee will be added, and we reserve the right to take further legal (physical) means.]"

Messenger of Light: "???"

His body composed of light stiffened. The majesty and coldness on his face completely shattered, leaving only extreme absurdity and... a hint of bewilderment.

A... a fine notice?!

And it's issued to the Radiant God Race?! In the name of the Netherworld?!!

Is this guy... insane?!!

Does he not know what the Radiant God Race represents?! Does he not know what kind of concept the Holy Light Annihilation Cannon is?!

Just as the messenger of light’s CPU was overloaded by this bizarre operation, momentarily unsure whether to continue the judgment or deal with this ridiculous fine notice—

"Additionally," Lin Chen's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of unquestionable authority, "notify your God King."

He raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the plane barriers to look directly into the depths of the God Realm.

"I, Lin Chen, Chairman of the Underworld Group, formally issue a... full-capital acquisition offer to the 'Radiant God Race.'"

"Tell him to prepare the equity agreement and find a time..."

"To come over and sign it."