Nemesis

The next day.

The morning sun had just begun to rise.

The early morning wind still carried a trace of biting cold, and pedestrians on the streets were few and far between.

After the turmoil of the previous night, Shadow Island seemed to have lost its usual vitality. The residents of the island appeared somewhat apprehensive, leaving their homes much later than usual. Even the aunties who normally danced in the plaza were sparse.

Beside the construction site on the long street.

Xiong Fen and his son led the crew to begin repairing the roadside. Looking back at the rather desolate surroundings, their faces bore complex expressions.

Xiong Zhong, in particular, still had a hard time dispelling the anger burning in his eyes.

Damn it...

Who knows where those bastard dogs came from, actually daring to wreak havoc on our Shadow Island. They almost caused the deaths of many people, and even the road we just finished paving was destroyed.

Don't let me run into them, or I'll definitely make them pay the price!

As soon as his voice fell, his father glared at him in annoyance!

Hurry up and get to work, stop your endless yapping!

Those enemies from last night were absolutely no ordinary figures. If a brat like you ran into them, this old man would be the white-haired burying the black-haired!

Instead of wasting time talking nonsense, you'd be better off doing more work. Your Dao of Involution is clearly lacking. With your current meager cultivation base, even protecting yourself would be a struggle!

Having a basin of cold water poured over his newly erupted anger by his old man, Xiong Zhong looked utterly helpless. He could only turn to look at Jiang Yuan behind him, trying to salvage a bit of face.

Uh...

Old Jiang, tell me. Were those enemies last night truly that formidable?

When has our Shadow Island ever feared anyone? Even if I, Xiong Zhong, am merely a lowly deputy manager, I am still a member of Shadow Island. I wouldn't go so far as to dread a bunch of sneak-attacking cowards, right? Isn't that just boosting others' morale while destroying our own prestige!

Who knew that as soon as his words fell, Jiang Yuan's expression would also turn somewhat subtle.

After pondering for a few breaths, he replied with a solemn look in his eyes.

Deputy Manager, you can't put it like that.

The strong enemies last night were far beyond anything we've seen before. Even the previous Demon Race didn't have such experts. It took the Second Young Master stepping forward to barely prevent a disaster. The opponent's tyrannical strength can well be imagined.

Perhaps, even Lady Nine Heavens Sword Maiden might not necessarily be able to handle them with ease...

Deputy Manager, it is best for you to remain cautious.

Hearing this, Xiong Zhong's eyes widened.

No way...?

I admit those scumbags were a bit strong, but they shouldn't be as incredible as you say, right?

Just as he was filled with doubt and astonishment.

Xiong Fen and Jiang Yuan suddenly turned around and bowed towards the distance. The workers beside them also stood up, all wearing expressions of surprise!

Following their line of sight.

Xiong Zhong finally saw Wu Tao walking over with his hands in his pockets.

He was instantly startled and hurriedly cupped his fists.

Second Young Master!

As the Second Young Master of Shadow Island, Wu Tao's status was naturally supreme. He rarely appeared before ordinary people. Having taken action last night and now appearing once more, it inevitably caused people's hearts to tremble.

Looking at the crowd bowing in respect, Wu Tao nodded faintly.

Mm, carry on with your work.

Only then did everyone rise. Gazing at Wu Tao's untamed visage, they felt an indescribable sense of excitement and honor in their hearts.

Xiong Zhong, unable to suppress his curiosity, hesitated again and again before bowing to ask for guidance.

Second Young Master, this subordinate makes bold to ask...

This question drew the gazes of everyone around.

Everyone, already curious and bewildered, felt their hearts palpitate at this moment. Including Jiang Yuan, they all wanted to know the inside story of last night's surprise attack.

Who knew that just as he opened his mouth, he would be interrupted by Wu Tao's indifferent voice.

You have no need to inquire about these matters.

To put it bluntly, even if you knew, you would be powerless to interfere in the karma involved. Therefore, it is better not to know. You only need to earnestly do your own duties, and that will be enough.

The city has suffered significant damage. I'll have to trouble everyone recently. I will apply for newly developed work uniforms and tools for you, and later there will be awards based on performance. I absolutely will not let your efforts go unrewarded.

New work uniforms and tools?

And performance awards?!

These promises naturally thrilled the crowd. Xiong Fen and his son felt as if they had been injected with chicken blood, their entire bodies brimming with motivation, wishing they could work ten extra shifts in a row!

But listening to Wu Tao's serious tone, everyone suddenly felt a drum beating in their hearts. Their past confidence suffered an unprecedented blow, as if unknown disasters would continue to occur in the future, making it hard to feel at peace.

No one made a sound, but everyone's expressions became uncertain and alarmed. The excitement from just a moment ago was quickly suppressed, and they looked at each other in dismay, the atmosphere turning somber.

Seeing this.

Wu Tao pondered for a moment and decided to reveal a little bit of the inside story.

Regarding last night's events, you must have seen them. Even if you didn't, you've surely heard. The enemies who launched the sneak attack were indeed powerful. If I'm not mistaken, they are the archenemies of our Shadow Island.

Archenemies!

As soon as the words fell, a tremor flashed through the depths of everyone's eyes.

Even as powerful as Shadow Island was, it actually had an opponent that could match it?!

Before the nervous Xiong Zhong could speak, Wu Tao continued his explanation.

However, you don't need to worry too much.

Those rats from yesterday were nothing but lackeys. They only dared to come and harass us while the cultivation bases of my fellow disciples and I have yet to reach perfection, vainly attempting to destroy this city and affect Master's grand plan.

If our cultivation reached its peak, what would they amount to?

Hearing this, Xiong Fen and the workers felt slightly relieved. At the same time, the gazes they directed at Wu Tao grew increasingly reverent and passionate.

As expected of the Second Young Master.

His cultivation was already extremely terrifying now, yet it hadn't even reached its peak. If he continued to cultivate, who knew what kind of realm he would achieve!

In contrast, Xiong Fen and Jiang Yuan were clearly much more seasoned, and they heard the deeper meaning behind his words.

They murmured in astonishment, their eyes revealing shock.

The people who came last night were merely lackeys?!

This!

Second Young Master, forgive this subordinate for asking presumptuously, but if the mastermind behind them comes, what should we do?

Second Young Master, please understand, Elder Jiang's worries are not without reason. The cultivation of you and the other lords has not yet reached perfection, and who knows if the several Lord Protectors can block the incoming enemies...

The question shocked the surroundings into silence. Everyone revealed expressions of terror upon closer thought.

In an instant.

Nearly a hundred workers along the entire long street looked nervously at Wu Tao.

Under their nervous gazes, Wu Tao merely gave a faint smile.

Heh...

That pack of rats only dares to launch sneak attacks in the dark. They will always have the gloomy style of cowardly villains. Just the name of my Master alone has frightened them into apprehension to this day. They absolutely wouldn't dare to come rashly.

Even if there occasionally are a few reckless fools who don't know the meaning of death, at most they are just their middle management. That kind of trash, the Chief Protector only needs a single finger to turn them into flying ash and annihilate them!

Hiss...

The surroundings instantly gasped in shock!

Even the veteran Xiong Fen had his pupils trembling in shock at these words.

The tyranny of their archenemies had far exceeded their understanding. Just the lackeys alone made them feel fear; they couldn't even begin to imagine how powerful the mastermind behind the scenes was.

They never would have expected it.

Even being that tyrannical, they still had to fear the Mister's name, and under the Chief Protector's hands, they couldn't even compare to a single finger?

What the hell was there to be afraid of then!

Our Shadow Island truly possesses heaven-reaching foundations!

In an instant.

The faces of several hundred people flushed red. Excited expressions continuously spread, and the confidence and pride in their eyes were even richer than before, as they quickly threw themselves into their labor!

Xiong Fen and his son felt their blood boil with so much enthusiasm that they had nowhere to vent their surging energy. Looking around anxiously, they simply ripped off their ties, snatched the iron pickaxes from the workers beside them, and buried themselves in the hard labor.

Amidst the bustling and fiery atmosphere, the two workers were left standing there, looking completely bewildered!

Seeing that everyone's state of mind had finally stabilized, Wu Tao turned around, stuffed his hands into his pockets, and continued walking. The flopping sound of his sandals against the ground brought an infinite sense of security to everyone's hearts.

However, as soon as he walked out of the long street, the lazy expression on Wu Tao's face quietly vanished. It was replaced by a rare look of solemnity. He raised his eyes to gaze up at the sky, a trace of hidden worry flashing in the depths of his gaze.

Those damn mongrels have already started to make their moves.

Time is running out.

Skull Lord, how are things progressing with you and the others?

And Master, when will you finally return...?