Return of the King, Dominating the City
Chapter 1763 - 1657: Peril at Every Step
In the very center of the estate stands a magnificent Russian domed structure, strikingly vibrant in a celebratory red.
However, beneath this cheerful hue lies a scene of intense vigilance and security.
The entire estate is truly populated with guards armed to the teeth.
Here, it is legal to possess weapons, and in some instances, even heavy weaponry is permissible.
Just like within this estate.
There are armored vehicles, at least three, moving slowly and separated by a considerable distance, circumnavigating the estate, whose area must be over a hundred acres, even featuring a lake and a golf course within.
Many people with black hair and yellow skin are in the estate, dressed in camouflage outfits with M4 assault rifles slung across their backs—powerful, fast-firing, and very accurate.
These individuals, organized into groups of twelve, likely form no less than ten teams, similarly patrolling the estate to create a tightly secured protective ring. Additionally, there are some towering blond men, each exuding a formidable presence, dressed in black suits and wielding shotguns, roaming the estate forming another layer of defense.
Beyond these, there are numerous dogs in the estate, all fierce breeds including Tibetan Mastiffs, and Dobermans, providing effective security duties.
Within the castle at the very center.
Luxurious details abound, it’s clear the castle’s owner has a strong fondness for oil paintings, as numerous priceless artworks adorn the walls.
At this moment, several individuals appeared inside the castle.
Leading the group was the imposing Song Kunlun, followed closely by Song Kunhu and an adopted son. Next to Song Kunlun stood a man with a somewhat pale complexion.
This man was the Kunpeng who had been injured in the previous encounter with Elder Wang.
Despite the pallor, Kunpeng’s aura was by no means diminished.
Behind Kunpeng stood the Black Dragon King and Purple Dragon King, seemingly acting as chaperones, yet their expressions were stern as if they were monitoring Kunpeng.
"Kunpeng, don’t blame me for not trusting you, what follows might be a little unpleasant, so I’m having Xiao Hei and Xiaozi accompany you. Don’t wander off when we get below; I will give you what you came for." Song Kunlun looked at Kunpeng and said.
"If I truly wanted to do something, do you think these two could stop me?" Kunpeng sneered dismissively.
"Although they can’t stop you, should you truly wish to try something, they won’t make it easy for you." Song Kunlun said with a smile, his eyes flickering with a cold glint as if warning Kunpeng.
"They can try."
Kunpeng’s face remained arrogantly disdainful, while the Purple Dragon King and Black Dragon King tagging along said nothing, merely following.
Song Kunlun said nothing more, as the group traversed a long corridor before halting outside an elevator.
"The only way to access our basement is via the elevator." Song Kunlun seemed almost proud as he spoke, "Hence, if anyone violently breached the castle from outside, they would still need to use the elevator to reach the basement, and as soon as they enter the elevator, I have a thousand ways to ensure their demise."
"Oh."
Kunpeng seemed uninterested in Song Kunlun’s words, merely making a brief remark.
"Open the elevator door."
Song Kunlun directed the two grenade-launcher-wielding guards stationed by the elevator.
The two nodded, punched a long sequence of codes into the elevator, and the doors slid open.
"Right, dispatch another small team to guard the elevator entrance, at least two heavy machine gunners equipped." Song Kunlun instructed his attendant.
"Understood."
Song Kunhu nodded.
Song Kunhu glanced at Song Kunlun’s adopted son briefly, then at Song Kunlun, saying, "Dad, why deploy so many people?"
"Song Yun is highly skilled, and reportedly, he possesses an ability that makes him extremely adept at stealth, though I don’t know what the particular power is. However, increasing personnel here isn’t a mistake." Song Kunlun said, stepping into the elevator, Song Kunhu followed suit, and the remaining individuals, Kunpeng included, joined them inside.
"Even if he’s that capable, considering our outside defenses, how could Song Yun get in here? Unless he burrows underground." Song Kunhu scoffed, "Once he arrives, I’ll turn him into a sieve."
"Ha, you think."
Song Kunlun glanced dismissively at his son, saying, "If you manage to turn Song Yun into a sieve, all my enterprises will be yours from then on."
It was unexpected that this dismissive remark from Song Kunlun deeply rooted itself in Song Kunhu’s heart, offering crucial aid for Song Yun’s ensuing successful infiltration.
The elevator only had an upward button, no descent button, as this was already the lowest floor. Song Kunlun entered a numerical sequence on a keypad within the elevator, then a hole opened on the elevator wall, presenting a retinal scanner before him.
Song Kunlun leaned forward, and a red beam scanned his eye. Subsequently, several buttons appeared beneath the elevator keys with labels -1, -2, -3.
Song Kunlun pressed -3, and the elevator began to slowly descend.
"My elevator employs the most advanced technology of today, entirely unbreakable from outside, with the buttons requiring my retinal scan to appear. Except for a few individuals, none others can use this elevator to descend." Song Kunlun proudly said.
"Impressive."
Kunpeng nodded slightly, then fell silent.
"Moreover, I have one more critical trump card."
Song Kunlun said as he stamped his foot on the floor, "Below us is a lethal dose of cyanide, in gas form."
"Oh."
This time, Kunpeng’s face finally showed a trace of interest.
Ding.
The elevator arrived at level -3.
The doors opened.
A hall appeared ahead.
"Don’t go out."
Song Kunlun said to Kunpeng, "This is merely a deceptive ploy."
"Hmm."
Kunpeng’s expression appeared increasingly intrigued.
"Even if someone descends these depths, taking a step outside spells certain death." Song Kunlun squinted, "Step outside, and the elevator doors will automatically seal, transforming the exterior into an air-tight chamber where the system dispenses toxic gas automatically."
"Truly a perilous situation indeed."
Kunpeng finally nodded in admiration,