Chapter 268 The Truth Is Getting Closer

The prosperity of Soto City to this day is largely due to the convenient transportation and agricultural foundation brought by its rich water resources.

The groundwater network throughout the city is like a natural lifeline. When there is a water source problem during the construction process, you only need to dig five or six meters deep to get clear and sweet groundwater.

Among them, the public wells that provide residents with the main source of drinking water lead directly to a secret underground river.

This secret was only known to the physiognomist who was responsible for building the water well. Apart from this, only their underground organization, which has been operating in Soto City for more than ten years, has this important information.

However, once this escape channel is activated, it also means that their organization's last infiltration card in Soto City will also be exposed.

Rhodes couldn't help but feel a trace of regret in his heart, recalling the night when he found the clue to Zhao Wuji.

He had been extremely confident that sending three groups of elite assassination teams was enough attention to Shrek Academy.

But he never expected that this seemingly dilapidated college would hide so many unexpected characters, making all his efforts in vain.

Now, in order to escape, he had to abandon the network of wealthy businessmen that he had worked so hard to weave before. This was not only an acceptable but conspicuous flaw in the overall plan of the master behind the scenes.

It also left a huge stain on Rhodes' own career that is difficult to erase.

Due to the special nature of Wuhun, he was already neglected within the organization, and now it is expected that his future life will be even more difficult.

Rhodes understands that this failure will make him face more challenges and tests, but he has no choice but to bite the bullet and face the upcoming difficulties.

With a dull "pop" sound, Ross, a cunning fox-like guy, quietly disappeared into the secret and deep underground river under the city.

At this moment, the slums fell into a dead silence after a brief battle, but not long after, a subtle vitality began to sprout again amidst the fragmentation and chaos.

The residents of the destroyed houses let out angry and helpless wails. Fortunately, in this world, ordinary people are stronger than ordinary humans due to the influence of martial soul physiques.

Therefore, this sudden disaster did not cause serious casualties.

In the mess, those thin but tough figures moved quickly, eagerly rummaging through the rubble for valuable things.

Suddenly, two distinctive figures walked through the crowd. With firm and powerful steps, they came straight to the two-story wooden building that had collapsed after being hit by Flanders.

One of them, a tall man with a rough face, used his amazing strength to easily lift the mountains of rubble.

His eyes were fixed on Flanders, whose face was covered in blood and his breath was weak.

He asked in a deep voice: "We noticed that you have not sent out a signal for help, so we did not take action rashly. Dean, are you okay?"

Flanders tried his best to calm down his breathing, but unexpectedly he coughed violently and coughed up a mouthful of turbid air mixed with black blood.

"Fortunately, you didn't act rashly, Lao Zhao." Although his face was pale, his happiness was beyond words.

"Help me and go back as soon as possible. We have to discuss this matter in the long run." Flanders endured the pain and stretched out his hand to Zhao Wuji.

After being pulled up, Flanders ignored the confused looks of his companions and looked around, cleverly avoiding the sight of the Tiandou Empire agents who came after hearing the news.

The group of people took a detour and finally returned to the safe house in Soto City, where they were ready to discuss the next step in detail.

Still in the familiar conference room, the gorgeous long table was piled full of all kinds of information and documents, and the clue board on the side was filled with dense pushpins, crisscrossed with lines of various colors. Like a complex and sophisticated network.

Under the illumination of the soul guide light, Flanders' sharp eyes accurately dug out several key pieces of information from the mountain of documents, and pasted them on the clue board one by one, and then connected them with red ropes to form a Eye-catching veins.

He turned around and faced his friends who were still sitting around the conference table, waiting for him to reveal the answer to the mystery. A faint but confident smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:

"We are getting closer to the truth. During the battle just now, I discovered a vital piece of information."

Suddenly, Flanders' body trembled slightly. He took out a handkerchief from his arms, covered his mouth and coughed several times. The blood he coughed out left spots on the handkerchief.

He casually threw the bloody handkerchief aside and continued:

"The boss Ross who controls everything in Soto City's Great Soul Fighting Arena, his martial spirit turns out to be the extremely rare and powerful 'Dark Eyes Xuanbiao'."

"It's no wonder why those from the Tiandou Empire are so mobilized. It turns out that they are not targeting the subordinate organizations of other sects, but the intelligence personnel of their old rival, the Star Luo Empire."

Flanders' words seemed to be explaining to everyone, but also reasoning on his own, every word spoke loudly.

"The Star Luo Empire's intelligence network, the artificially manipulated food shortage crisis, and our Queen who is so anxious that she is in chaos, these seemingly unrelated clues are now connected together, and everything begins to have a clear outline. "

Listening to Flanders' analysis, the companions around him all had serious expressions. They stared at the lines and marks on the clue board. As Flanders narrated, they gradually sorted out the ins and outs of the current situation. A more grand conspiracy and struggle pattern gradually took shape in their minds.

"Flanders, can you stop keeping us in suspense and finish what you are saying in one breath!"

Zhao Wuji couldn't hold back his anxiety and asked Flanders loudly.

"What I want to discuss is very simple, that is, whether we should continue to go deeper into this vortex."

Flanders' words revealed firmness and determination.

"To avenge Lao Lu, I have prepared a backup plan. As for that guy Ross, I can also create an opportunity to deal with him personally. You all know that as a four-eyed cat owl, I always have a few tricks in hand. But I am not satisfied with just doing this step."

Flanders supported the edge of the long table with both hands, leaned forward slightly, and looked at the companions sitting around the table one by one with a sharp gaze.

Those sharp eyes flashed with determination and scrutiny, as if they wanted to see through everyone's mind.

"Dare to touch the people around me, Flanders? How can I easily end a few lives? I must pursue those who provoke me to the end, and I will not stop until I achieve my goal! Even if the top powerhouse standing in front of me is a Titled Douluo, I will find an opportunity to make him fall into my calculations, just like a mouse drowning in a pile of horse manure."

Flanders finished speaking, stretched out his weathered palm, waiting for the response of his companions.

The air seemed to solidify, waiting for their decision.

The first one to stand up was not Zhao Wuji, but Li Yusong, who was usually taciturn but extremely resolute in his heart.

He clenched his fists, and a pair of hands with distinct bones slowly stretched out and placed them on Flanders' heavy palms with force, which was a silent promise and support.

Then, Zhao Wuji's strong and powerful hands, like bear paws, also pressed heavily on Flanders and Li Yusong's hands.

His eyes were also full of determination and loyalty, and he was obviously ready to fight side by side.

In another corner of the city, the elite agents of the Tiandou Empire were facing an unprecedented severe test.

They risked their lives and resolutely sneaked into the dark underground river full of unknown challenges.

The fourteen agile and well-trained agents, like an elite scout team, explored deeply along the winding tributaries of the underground river.

The light spots on the captain's bracelet flickered one by one, symbolizing the position and dynamics of each team member. These light spots were like stars falling into the river under the night sky, gradually moving away, connecting with each other, and finally drawing a complex vein map of the entire underground river.

He stared at the screen, paying close attention to every subtle change, silently praying for the safety of each agent in his heart.

As time went by, agents sent back important investigative information:

Agent No. 1 found an exit leading to a public well; Agent No. 5 found a closed air chamber deep underground, which might be used for people to take refuge or hide.

Finally, after a series of tense messages, Agent No. 9 sent back an exciting message.

He found another exit of the underground river at the bottom of a lake in a private courtyard. This lake, which seemed calm as a mirror, was actually the key to hiding the secret passage.

This discovery undoubtedly provided crucial clues to unlock the secrets of the entire city's underground network.