[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-king-of-all-manifestations":3,"chapter-king-of-all-manifestations-king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-165":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","King of All Manifestations",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2288001,4474,"Chapter 165: Justice Squad","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-165",165,"\u003Cp>After settling some of the plan's details with Zhao Kuo and the others, the group dispersed. Li Luo, Lu Qinger, and Xin Fu walked down the stairs, preparing to return to their respective quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he reached the bottom of the stairs, Li Luo’s footsteps faltered, his gaze sweeping forward with a hint of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four figures were walking toward them, one of whom looked very familiar—it was Shi Kong, Li Luo’s greatest adversary back in Tianshu Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few months, the sharp edge Shi Kong once possessed had dissipated significantly; his expression was somber, and his eyes appeared even more sinister than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were three others beside Shi Kong, all quite unfamiliar. The one in the center was a tall, unkempt youth with loose hair. His eyebrows were thick and black, and when he furrowed them, they seemed almost to touch, exuding an air of ferocity for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they crossed paths, the thick-browed youth walked up with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Classmate Li Luo, I’ve heard much about you,\" he said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo looked at him and said, \"Shen Ya?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this person was the first to speak, he was clearly the leader of the four, and thus likely the captain of this Viceroy squad, Shen Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick-browed youth nodded with a smile and said, \"What an honor, to have Classmate Li Luo know my name. I suppose our plan has been discovered?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, having ambition is a good thing,\" Li Luo commented earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I thank Classmate Li Luo for the encouragement. We will strive to succeed and knock you off your pedestal,\" Shen Ya laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck. But you should act within your means; don't end up failing to hunt the tiger and getting swatted to death instead—that would be quite laughable.\" Li Luo nodded, then said no more. He waved his hand and left with Lu Qinger and Xin Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Shi Kong, he hadn't exchanged a single word with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losers are not worth caring about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Kong clearly understood Li Luo’s attitude, so his expression grew even gloomier, his gaze fixed fiercely on Li Luo’s retreating back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, he’s not the incompetent Young Manor Master he was back in Tianshu Prefecture anymore.\" Shen Ya patted Shi Kong on the shoulder and laughed, \"He now possesses dual resonances and is a genius freshman who can even defeat Duze Beixuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But being able to cause some trouble for such a genius freshman is actually a joy in itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he led the three others forward, turned a corner, and knocked on the door of a private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, Wang Hejiu and Duze Beixuan glanced at the four of them, and the former smiled, \"You’ve finally arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We ran into Li Luo just now,\" Shen Ya and the others sat down and said with a smile, \"This time, we’ve truly offended him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duze Beixuan said indifferently, \"Actually, there was no need for you to get involved. In the ranking battle, we can wipe out Li Luo and his team without any surprises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Ya laughed, \"But haven't you already had one 'accident'? Would it be so strange to have another?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duze Beixuan’s eyes turned icy cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Ya, do you think I hold your so-called 'strongest Golden Glory squad' in any regard?\" Duze Beixuan said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Hejiu hurriedly opened his folding fan and said, \"Let’s talk properly; there’s no need to make things so tense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Ya picked up a wine cup from the table, took a sip, and said, \"Since we’ve accepted the job, we will naturally do our utmost to cause trouble for Li Luo and his team. As I said, after this, we will have thoroughly offended Li Luo. I want to know, will our rewards actually be honored?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Wang Hejiu and the other, saying slowly, \"Next year, will Instructor Shen Jinxiao select new Purple Glory students from among us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Hejiu smiled slightly and said, \"Don't ask about this in the future. Even if you ask, we won't admit we ever said anything, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Ya was silent for a moment, then finally nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Luo returned to the small building, he sought out Xin Fu and Bai Mengmeng to discuss the matter, especially the point about needing Xin Fu to help Zhao Kuo and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, although he was the captain, he clearly had to respect his teammates' opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That 'Viceroy squad' is targeting us, most likely because of the grudge I had with that Shi Kong. You all are being dragged into this because of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Mengmeng’s smile was like a flower, her voice gentle as she said, \"Captain, we are a squad now. Since they took the initiative to provoke us, it’s a matter for our squad. You don't need to feel burdened by it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo felt relieved; soft, cute girls are indeed likable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Xin Fu? Regarding the need for you to help Zhao Kuo and the others,\" Li Luo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xin Fu said listlessly, \"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo rolled his eyes. This person was truly too gloomy, lacking any fighting spirit or initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that’s the case, let’s decide on this for now. Xin Fu will go help Zhao Kuo and the others, while Mengmeng and I will tie down that 'Viceroy squad'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the information I’ve gathered, when we enter the competition area, the five Purple Glory squads will be specifically dispersed in different directions, so there’s no need to worry about interference from villainous squads in the early stages,\" Li Luo decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, can the two of us hold them off? I’ve heard of that 'Viceroy squad' too. Their strength is actually quite formidable; we shouldn't underestimate them just because they are a Golden Glory squad,\" Bai Mengmeng asked timidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo rubbed his chin and laughed, \"Of course I won't underestimate them. I will be well-prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Mengmeng nodded, then added, \"By the way, Instructor Xi Chan said today that since we need to register for the ranking battle, we should come up with a name for our squad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My sister’s squad is called 'Wind Rider Squad', Qin Zhulu’s squad is called 'Clear Moon Squad', Yi Lisha’s squad is called 'One Leaf Autumn Squad'—taken from the homophone of their captain Yi Lisha—and Wang Hejiu’s squad is called 'Golden Gate Squad', implying they are under Shen Jinxiao’s gate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing these names, Li Luo was puzzled as to why Qin Zhulu’s squad was called \"Clear Moon Squad\". One could guess with their feet that this name was decided by the two girls in the team. As the captain and the strongest fighter, did Qin Zhulu not even have the right to name it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a heartbreaking status to have within one's own team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that squad name of Wang Hejiu and the others—could they be any more sycophantic?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve actually had a plan for our squad’s name for a long time,\" Li Luo smiled at Bai Mengmeng and Xin Fu, his smile full of wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both looked over in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, our squad shall be called 'Justice Squad', because good looks are justice!\" Li Luo said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too tacky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xin Fu’s face twitched, and he was about to object immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever objects is just admitting they aren't confident in their own looks, which is a very sad thing,\" Li Luo said slowly before Xin Fu could voice his objection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, the words in Xin Fu’s mouth had to be swallowed back. Although he didn't care about looks, he didn't think he was ugly either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Mengmeng blinked her bright, watery eyes and said softly, \"I think the name the Captain chose is very fitting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mengmeng still has great taste,\" Li Luo praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since no one objects, let’s have Instructor Xi Chan use this name for registration tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo stood up, stretched out his palm, and said, \"Let’s celebrate the birth of a legendary squad. In the future, this world will tremble because of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Mengmeng was very supportive and immediately stretched out her small hand, placing it on Li Luo’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xin Fu expressed that it was very awkward and he didn't want to do such childish things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Luo laughed, \"Mengmeng, Xin Fu has been training very hard these past two days. If he doesn't have time to go to the cafeteria in the future, I think you could help him prepare a couple of meals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A palm quickly fell onto theirs, and a smile appeared on the pale face beneath Xin Fu’s hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, is there any need to trouble Mengmeng with every little thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends on whether you know how to play along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(One update today.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1471,"2026-06-20T03:27:18.369Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ea1afa97df4eff2eb1c2b54dcc776b534369ea538f01413718de2da819c23ef9","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-166","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-164",999,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fking-of-all-manifestations-cover.jpg"]