Abyss Summoner

Chapter 542 - 529: First Encounter

In the dimness of the night, the glow of fire illuminated the sky, and the vast port was filled with patrolling personnel.

This city has five factions, and compared to the other four, the one controlled by [King of the Sea Curtain] Li Hongyi is located near the coastline of the port. With long-term expansion, the number of ships has exceeded thirty, with more than a hundred career professionals under his command, and the number of survivors has surpassed two hundred thousand.

This number accounts for a third of the entire Order’s population, indicating that Li Hongyi is not an ordinary person.

The port is the lifeline for Li Hongyi, and hence, it’s a gathering place for many warriors. In the apocalypse, one could not survive without a ruthless heart, and those in such an important position were never benevolent. Chen Feng, with his keen sight, could see many fierce-looking people in the distance, most of whom were burly and armed.

The fleet was impressive. The appearance of several warships caused a stir, leading everyone at the port to gather in one place. Some people drew their weapons, and even some heavy machine guns appeared atop the towers.

As a well-preserved city, the talent pool was not small, so each of the factions had its own territory.

General Blaze, Shi Xiong, originally had a military background. After the apocalypse, he advocated for the restoration of military industry, thus establishing the city’s only munitions factory in the city center. As the days passed, hot weapons were continuously produced, used not only for himself but also for trading necessary goods.

Although King of the Sea Curtain did not have such a factory, he relied on the coastline, vigorously developing fishery and catching, to have enough food to trade with Shi Xiong. These heavy machine guns were weapons built by Shi Xiong’s munitions factory.

Before arriving, Yan Xiu had already informed Chen Feng of the intertwining forces in the city. With over a million people, each faction had its own territory. Despite occasional friction amongst them, in the face of survival, a sense of fairness, justice, and a mutual understanding from a period of adjustment had been achieved.

The nine warships, both in appearance and sailors, were not factions from Xiamen City, activating the guards at the port. Although there were usually visitors, most were the distressed; nothing quite like the present threat, with the warships displaying a remarkably shocking presence.

"Do not attack!"

At this moment, Yan Xiu stepped forward and began shouting towards the distant port. As a master at the Silver Peak, he was a significant figure under Li Hongyi and naturally commanded some authority.

As others attempted to probe, Yan Xiu loudly continued, "Do not attack. Friends, this friend wishes to see the leader!"

Friends?

Hearing Yan Xiu’s words, everyone holding weapons looked forward. Seeing this, Yan Xiu turned to Chen Feng, with an inquisitive expression in his eyes. Seeing this, Chen Feng nodded, and Yan Xiu walked towards the port.

Stepping down from the ship and onto the solid ground, Yan Xiu’s anxious heart finally settled. Looking at the densely packed guards around him, a shudder went through his body, his eyes widened, and his hands trembled slightly.

He struggled internally, doubting whether to betray Chen Feng and order the guards to open fire?

The guards nearby didn’t notice Yan Xiu’s complex emotions but instead flatteringly asked, "Brother Yan, what’s up with these people?"

"Ah..."

In the next moment, Yan Xiu gritted his teeth abruptly, raised his head, and his face returned to normal as he said to the officer, "Travelers we met on the road, claiming to want to see the big brother, these people... have no ill intentions, and besides, they’re not weak. You should report to the big brother now."

Yan Xiu deliberated repeatedly, ultimately abandoning the idea of betrayal. He had witnessed Chen Feng’s terrifying capabilities; whether commanding his troops to bombard his ship or exerting an overpowering influence, they appeared in his mind like nightmares.

The moment of humiliation seemed just before his eyes. Even separated by a few hundred meters, Yan Xiu felt that if he betrayed the other party, there would only be one path — to death. So next, he decided it would be better to let the other party negotiate with Li Hongyi.

This is Xiamen, where Li Hongyi had fortified it like an iron barrel. Chen Feng’s assertion to meet Li Hongyi was something Yan Xiu had not expected.

A meeting?

Yan Xiu’s expression grew sullen, his hands instinctively clenched into fists. He dared not divulge the information now, fearing immediate retaliation from Chen Feng, but once they were before Li Hongyi, he planned to expose the incident of Chen Feng threatening to destroy his ship. With Li Hongyi in control, he didn’t believe Chen Feng would dare confront him in person!

A gentleman takes his time for revenge.

Yan Xiu took a deep breath and quietly advised himself to wait a little longer, just a little longer...

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In the night, shouts echoed from afar. The port guards were all arrogant, chasing away many obstructing survivors along the way.

The roadsides were muddy due to an earthquake that had hit the area before. The once towering buildings had collapsed en masse, and most survivors lived amidst these ruins, their bodies as thin as sticks and their eyes dull. No matter where, no matter how prosperous, there were always groups of lower-class residents living like cockroaches, pitiful yet filled with humility.

Every night became a time for these people to move. They would come out to the port searching for food, whether it be a fishbone with some meat left on it or a discarded moldy steamed bun. Even so, they would treasure it and tuck it into their chests, as it meant that they wouldn’t have to go to bed hungry tonight.

Some suffered from severe malnutrition and were even kicked and beaten by the guards, looking rather miserable. The warriors beside Chen Feng watched all this thoughtfully. Perhaps witnessing these scenes was the only way to truly grasp the Order’s strength.

In the Order, such scenes would never occur.

Whether due to Chen Feng’s obsession with cleanliness or his respect for survivors, as long as people worked hard, they’d receive enough food to fill their stomachs. As for children and the elderly, they’d receive free care, though they couldn’t enjoy more exquisite food, maintaining daily life wouldn’t be an issue.

But look here...

The same faction, the same survivors, yet their lives were so tragic and chaotic. Witnessing this made everyone sigh with emotion.

After passing through a slum area, the road progressively became cleaner, contrasting with the dilapidated buildings in the distance stood a three-storey villa.

Li Hongyi’s residence.

Soon, Chen Feng would be meeting the rather legendary ruler of this faction.

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