Chapter 449: An Era Ends! A New King Ascends!

"Qualifications?" Li Yongfeng narrowed his eyes.

In the next instant, the people behind him all drew their guns.

Hundreds of Glock pistols immediately aimed at the Search Army.

"Audacious! Under the superior's command, they dare to hide weapons!" The Search Army leader's face was as cold as ice.

"It's not just me; a friend also hid one."

Li Yongfeng turned his head, shouted loudly, "Come out, no need to hide."

As the words fell, a large crowd of silhouettes suddenly appeared at the corner.

The newcomers all wore seals with the bamboo leaf emblem on their chests.

The leading woman had a fox‑like face, a bewitchingly graceful figure, a tear‑mole at the corner of her left eye, and every smile and frown was captivating.

"Captain Zhu, long time no see, hope you've been well."

Zhu Xiaozhong's expression darkened instantly, and in a deep voice he said, "Zhu Yeqing, you also want to get involved in this?"

"People in the jianghu cannot control their fate; our Zhulin Gang does not crave meat, a sip of broth is enough," Zhu Yeqing said.

Her voice was light and gentle, feeling like a March spring breeze brushing the heart, making it itch.

Yet Zhu Xiaozhong was not careless just because of her looks and voice.

On the contrary, the seemingly delicate woman before them was the Gang Leader of the Zhulin Gang, one of the two most renowned gangs in Jinshan City!

Her face was like jade, but her heart was as poisonous as a scorpion.

Countless people have died by her hand, and her cruel methods are chilling.

She once set a record of beheading three hundred men in a single day.

She also once declared, "All unfaithful men in the world deserve death!"

"So you're saying you plan to go to war with the Warlord?" Zhu Xiaozhong said coldly.

"The guns are already out, do you still intend to play dumb?" Li Yongfeng said.

"It seems you're after more than Jinshan; your true aim is rebellion!" Zhu Xiaozhong shouted.

"Label it however you want, today this gate must be entered, whether you like it or not!"

"Alright, alright, alright!"

Zhu Xiaozhong, angry, uttered three "good"s, his face full of fury.

The Warlord's single hand once covered the sky; has anyone ever threatened him like this?

The Search Army isn't made of mud either; being ridden on the face gives no reason to retreat.

He raised his massive hand and in a deep voice said, "Soldiers, obey the order; anyone who crosses the forbidden line shall be killed without hesitation!"

Li Yongfeng, hearing this, stepped forward, murderous intent flaring, "Kill!"

……

Similar incidents played out across various spots in Xicheng District.

Many factions tried to seize a share of the chaos, each pushing for a coup.

The Warlord's troops were spread across the major districts, and gathering them already took time.

Moreover, the soldiers sent to Nancheng District District yesterday had exhausted a great amount of energy; fatigue and weariness intertwined, leaving morale in terrible shape.

With the Warlord Leader dead, undercurrents surged, and everyone coveted the unique throne at this moment.

Power struggles, coveting Jinshan, external threats and internal troubles.

All these combined, Jinshan City officially entered a 'Chaotic Era'!

When deities clash, mortals suffer; the powerless can only rely on the breath of great powers, and any survivor who steps into the Factory Area will be mercilessly slaughtered.

"Report: Beicheng District District has faced an enemy invasion, the defenses are breached, on the brink of loss!"

"Report: Qinglong Gang in East City has separatist intentions, they wish to establish themselves as king, breaking free from Warlord control!"

"Report: Nancheng District District loss assessment complete, one‑third of the buildings destroyed, tens of thousands united in protest!"

"Report…"

Inside the Warlord, the Deputy Commander listened to each report, his complexion growing darker.

He never imagined that in just one day such massive changes could occur.

The previously stable and harmonious atmosphere was shattered in an instant.

"Where are the major Group Leaders? Bring them to me!"

"Report: the order has been issued, but the Group Leader Fang has not responded."

"Bang!"

The Deputy Commander smashed his wine glass heavily, inhaled deeply, and paced back and forth.

"Since the Commander's death, every demon and monster has leapt out; do they truly think we're easy to bully?"

"I dare to suggest first eliminating the external threat, then solving internal issues."

"Speak."

"The Warlord cannot be leaderless for a day; using the late Commander's reputation and ability to rally consensus, one should assume the Commander's seat, the urgent task is to steady morale, and dealing with the external enemy in Beicheng District District is the perfect way to strike at those with hidden agendas…"

"Once you sit on the throne, you can become king, seize all of the Warlord into your hands, and reshape Jinshan City's order."

"Many forces covet Jinshan; let them fight each other first, and when the situation stabilizes we'll move in to suppress!"

The Deputy Commander's eyes lit up at the words, he glanced at the speaker, admiration flashing, "What's your name?"

"I am Zi Huai, pleased to meet you, Commander!"

"You're impressive; from now on stay by my side."

"Yes!"

Zi Huai bowed his head in agreement, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.

The Deputy Commander sat back in his seat, pondered for a long while, then slammed the table and said, "Sound the First Alert, summon all the Regimental Commanders back, and launch the Northern Expedition!"

"Yes!"

……

The Xicheng District had been raging like fire, but a single absolute order suddenly quelled the fighting.

The soldiers, originally blinded by anger, were ordered by their superior to withdraw, and felt deep resentment.

But military orders are like mountains; even if they were furious, they dared not disobey.

So, the heavily guarded Factory Area became deserted, leaving only the various factions present.

Li Yongfeng and Zhu Ye Qing exchanged a glance, and the former asked, "The warlords actually withdrew their troops? What the hell are they up to?"

"Li Xian Sheng may not know, but the north has already been taken by another warlord; they must be like ants on a hot pan right now, extremely frantic," Zhu Ye Qing giggled.

"Is there such good news?" Li Yongfeng laughed uncontrollably, "Truly, heaven aids me."

"Brothers, those soft‑hearted warlords have fled; now is the perfect time to seize."

"Whoever it is, as long as they can capture Jinshan, the Gold Mine can be mined at will, with no limit!"

Zhu Ye Qing also spoke up: "If we can get into Jinshan alive, we can take the gold at will."

Upon hearing this, everyone's breathing grew heavy, and their faces flushed with excitement.

"Charge!"

……

On the surface, killing cries thundered, while hidden currents surged beneath.

The war between the two warlords raged like fire, with artillery fire echoing for dozens of miles, refusing to cease for a long time.

The entire Beicheng District District turned into a battlefield, its devastation even worse than that of Nancheng District District.

The imagined stalemate never materialized; the warlord of Jinshan City had been stationed here for decades, with unprecedented strength.

Although the invaders possessed formidable arms, the mighty dragon could not suppress the local snake; within half a day they were defeated, and the remaining troops fled in panic.

After securing victory, the Deputy Commander immediately gathered all the major Regimental Commanders and opened a Round Table Meeting!

The sole agenda of this meeting was one thing—electing a Commander!

They claimed it would be a democratic vote, allowing anyone to nominate themselves.

However, the Regimental Commanders knew the truth; the command authority lay with the Deputy Commander, and anyone daring to run would be made a sacrificial bird and killed.

Thus, the election proceeded without incident, and the Deputy Commander, relying on his prestige and seniority, was successfully elected.

The first act after taking office was to abolish most of the edicts previously issued by He Zhenlong and to implement reforms.

At the same time, he proclaimed to the world his self‑establishment as king!

Title—Mighty King!

From this moment onward, the era belonging to He Zhenlong completely ends.

The New King era officially begins!