The Stars Beyond

Chapter 221: Fighting Back Against The Megacorps

Chapter 221: Fighting Back Against The Megacorps

Wang Xuan gazed at the corpse on the ground, observing that a chip had been implanted within the transcendent's body. "I bow my head and see your tragic end. You bow yours and see the whims of the conglomerates, losing your freedom forever," he reflected somberly.

Beyond the chip, there were other elements adhered to the flesh and even within the brain tissue, explaining the numbness and apathy of the deceased. This transcendent had become a mere tool in the hands of others, a fate Wang Xuan found lamentable.

The two individuals hiding atop a high-rise building sensed something amiss as their super-brain wrist devices emitted sharp alarms. "What? Our man is dead, life signs ceased!" one exclaimed in disbelief. "He went hunting with an ancient and powerful artifact and ended up losing his own life?" Their faces paled at the unexpected and horrifying outcome.

Wang Xuan, sensing a premonition, unleashed his psychic power like a sweeping tidal wave, lifting the severed body parts into the night sky. In an instant, his spiritual essence returned to his body.

Boom! A terrifying explosion erupted in the sky above the street. Fire and an umbrella-shaped energy surge lit up the dark heavens. The transcendent's resilient flesh, typically resistant to ordinary forces, not only exploded but also turned to ash. The potential devastation had it detonated amidst buildings and crowds was unimaginable.

"Even in death, still a tool," Wang Xuan mused, his powerful spiritual domain sensing everything around him. He pinpointed the source of hostility to a high-rise building only a mile away.

Instantly, his spirit left his body, streaking through the night sky like lightning, heading straight for the rooftop of that building. The two individuals there, believing they were safe at such a distance, were unaware of the impending danger. They wore metal wings, power devices enabling them to shoot into the night sky at incredible speeds – which they were now doing in a desperate escape attempt.

As the two individuals prepared to flee with their black metal wings unfolding, they hadn't anticipated facing someone like Wang Xuan, whose spiritual out-of-body capabilities extended for several miles. To other transcendent beings at this level, such a range was nearly impossible.

With a sudden crash, the two felt as if they were forcefully pushed together. Their wings were damaged, causing them to fall back onto the rooftop. Energy sparks flew as their metal wings deformed and eventually broke, an unknown force destroying their propulsion system.

Wang Xuan's spirit could travel five to six miles from his body. At just a mile's distance, he felt no significant strain.

"Name, age, background..." A mysterious voice echoed in their minds, interrogating them like criminals, yet they saw no one. Chilled to the bone and sweating profusely, they remained silent.

Wang Xuan didn't actually need their responses. He used mental waves to question and guide, then directly captured their intense thought fluctuations caused by panic, gathering valuable information.

In an instant, he identified them as members of a top power, linked to a particular family, yet not core members. The Sun family, a true super-conglomerate!

In the New World, only five families could claim the status of super-conglomerates, including the likes of the Zhong and Qin families. While Wang Xuan had speculated about the Qin family's involvement, the Sun family had now been confirmed.

The Sun family, known for their immense strength, was rumored to have been involved in the excavation of the New Technique's origin – the Superstar, wielding significant influence.

These two, with some degree of authority, were tasked with the dirty and arduous jobs of coordinating certain forces, explaining their presence here.

"You two aren't high enough in the ranks to fully command a transcendent being, are you? More like coordinators of relationships," Wang Xuan stated again, manipulating their thoughts with his mental prowess. Without needing their verbal confirmation, he was adept at capturing the answers from their agitated minds.

"What a surprise, a big player right here in Su City?" Wang Xuan mused internally. He initially felt a tinge of disappointment, as these men, though members of the Sun family, were not from its core lineage. However, he soon uncovered valuable information from their thoughts.

Sun Chengquan, a key figure of the super-rich Sun family, in his forties, stood high in the family's hierarchy. Despite the Sun family's long-standing and secretive involvement in the exploration of the Superstar realm, the emergence of transcendent beings like Sun Chengquan was pivotal for them. It was he who regularly interfaced with the transcendent individual, and he who had selected the ancient, immensely valuable lamp from the Sun family's secret vault.

"A direct descendant from a super-rich family... that's a first for me," Wang Xuan remarked coolly.

On the rooftop, the two men, realizing they were dealing with Wang Xuan, were gripped by a sudden fear for Sun Chengquan, a high-level member of their family. Chen Yongjie's incapacitation and severe injuries only confirmed their worst fears: the young Wang Xuan was not just any transcendent being, but a formidable one.

In an instant, terror took hold of them. For years, no one had dared to target a direct descendant of a super-rich family.

With just a thought, Wang Xuan flipped one of the men, sending his head crashing down onto the rooftop. The impact was so severe that his skull was reduced to a gruesome mess.

"All the 'accidents' you orchestrated today, with spaceships and hovercars. Now, it's your turn to experience an 'accident,'" Wang Xuan's voice echoed coldly, laden with an ominous tone.

His words drove the remaining man to the edge of terror, shaking uncontrollably as he pleaded desperately.

"Please, don't kill me!"

Then, with a resounding thud, it was over.

In response, an irresistible force sent him plummeting off the high-rise, crashing directly onto the deserted ground below. The body of the already deceased man followed, tumbling down after.

Their "suicides" left enough traces to indicate their deaths were anything but ordinary. This was precisely Wang Xuan's retort to the Sun family of the super-wealthy, retaliating with methods akin to their own.

Regardless of the specifics, these were Sun family members. Even if only mid-level, their dual demise from a skyscraper would undoubtedly make headlines. For years, no one had dared to strike against the Sun family.

Wang Xuan's spirit instantly returned to the Wellness Hall. His physical form opened its eyes, and in the darkness, they were like two lightning bolts flashing across the sky.

He checked his phone for a map, searching for the hotel where Sun Chengquan was staying. "Not too far, just two miles away. Is this their way of savoring the downfall of a transcendent, witnessing their sad end?"

Drinking a sip of the Earth Immortal Spring, Wang Xuan ensured his vitality and spirit remained at their peak. This time, the distance was slightly greater, and the action he planned was bound to cause a stir.

After a brief rest of several seconds, he surveyed the area for any hostility or anomalies. Finding none, his spirit detached once more, racing towards the Fuyao Grand Hotel at an incredible speed.

......

"Who knows how Old Wang is doing. With his personality, can he really bow down? If he has to watch Chen, a transcendent, die before his eyes, and in such a tragic manner, will Wang explode?" Zhong Cheng paced back and forth, furrowing his brows in anticipation of the latest news from Su City on this restless night.

Zhong Qing remained quiet, her attention on the communications within the financial tycoon circles. However, she harbored a different speculation. "Is he a transcendent? Could he strike back against all odds?" Her thoughts were nuanced, recalling how confidently Wang Xuan had faced those from other realms in the City of Earth Immortals. His confidence seemed beyond just relying on Chen.

In another city, within the Zhou family, Zhou Yun sighed, "If Chen, the transcendent, is gone, and Wang acts rashly, could he endanger himself too? Those people are not to be trifled with."

The night was restless for everyone involved.

"Sorry for disturbing you so late, Elder Sun," Zhao Zejun was contacting a high-ranking member of the Sun family, the super-wealthy tycoons. He spoke politely, in the manner of a younger generation member.

"Ah, Zhao, I understand what you mean. You want to save that young man, Wang Xuan, right? He once saved your daughter in the secret realm, I hear. Speaking of which, Qinghan is a smart and capable girl. It would be wonderful if she could marry into our Sun family," Elder Sun Rongting said with a light laugh, maintaining a calm conversation with Zhao Zejun.

"If Wang Xuan behaves and listens, there shouldn't be any danger. But if he's immature, irrational, or acts rashly, it's likely he'll suffer a lot, maybe even end up disabled," Sun Rongting spoke evenly, his confidence clear. The Sun family, as a super-wealthy tycoon, was at its zenith, especially with the formidable power they had amassed over the past two years.

"Today, Ling Qiming also approached me, wanting to save Chen Yongjie's life. I know they were friends when they were younger, but I still refused him, making it clear that this has escalated to a conflict of ideologies. The transcendent have already lost; if they don't submit, they must die!"

Sun Rongting ended the call without further ado, remaining composed throughout. He idly played with a small yellow gourd in his hand, his demeanor unchanging.

......

This night, many awaited the outcome in Su City, with various families discussing the situation. Regardless of their stance or mindset, a consensus emerged that there was little suspense left. The operation was backed by a super-wealthy tycoon, promising to be incredibly formidable.

In Su City, Wang Xuan's spirit left his body, reaching the Fuyao Grand Hotel, two miles away, almost instantly. Sun Chengquan, as a key member of the Sun family's direct lineage, ranked high among his peers and was surrounded by top-notch security. His floor was exclusively booked, guarded not only by skilled protectors but also by elite mechanical guards.

The recent burst of fire in the sky had alerted Sun Chengquan to trouble. He rose and ordered an immediate departure. They moved swiftly to the expansive rooftop, where a small spacecraft awaited. Their response was rapid, aiming for a swift escape.

However, Wang Xuan's ability to project his spirit, disregarding the distance, allowed him to hover in mid-air, observing them coldly. He quickly tuned into the thoughts of some individuals, discerning the main target through their actions and words.

Sun Chengquan, a high-ranking member of the Sun family and a true descendant, was now in his sights.

Wang Xuan dove down, and Sun Chengquan, who was boarding the spacecraft, stumbled as a misty halo rose around his neck. It was an ancient-looking jade amulet, carved into a protective charm.

Wang Xuan frowned; his initial strike had been blocked. The Sun family's deep heritage was evident in Sun Chengquan's possession of a transcendent object. Yet, he remained unbothered, knowing the jade couldn't compare to the ancient lamp.

"Quick, get out of here!" Sun Chengquan's face turned grim as the protective amulet shone. A group rushed onto the small spacecraft, but not before a crack appeared on the jade amulet on Sun Chengquan's chest.

"A Transcendent is nearby, hurry, leave Su City now!" Sun Chengquan yelled frantically as the spacecraft took off, soaring into the sky.

Wang Xuan frowned, missing his chance to extract valuable information from a key member of the Sun family. As the spacecraft ascended, the jade amulet on Sun Chengquan's neck exploded, snapping his neck and twisting his head backwards.

The others aboard were petrified, their faces ashen as someone shouted, "Accelerate, get away from Su City!"

As the spacecraft began its escape, soon to exceed Wang Xuan's spiritual reach from his body, he made his move in these final moments.

A terrifying sound echoed from within the small spacecraft, sparks flew, and a dreadful crack appeared in the main control room. Then, other areas, especially the energy transmission system, also malfunctioned.

Fearful screams filled the small spacecraft. In the sky, amidst flashing lights, the spacecraft sped away from the city, its course unchangeable despite internal issues.

"You like to stage ‘accidents’, right? Let me indulge you!" From the city, Wang Xuan's spiritual form watched the craft fleeing towards the outskirts.

Today, it was a ‘accidental’ spacecraft explosion that had initially injured Chen Yongjie.

With a thunderous explosion, dozens of miles away from Su City, in a forested area, a blinding energy burst erupted. The small spacecraft crashed into the mountain, disintegrating on impact, melting the surrounding terrain.

Wang Xuan's spirit returned to his body, his eyes opening calmly.

"Killing just one high-ranking direct member of your family isn't enough. You've shed too little blood, and you're probably still not convinced."

He knew this was far from the end. This night, as everyone awaited the final outcome, news from Su City would inevitably cause a massive stir, marking it as a sleepless night.