Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings-Chapter 212 - 206: The Deceitful King Faction’s Next Plan

At this moment, under the cold pool is Yang Jing.

Or rather, the monster under the cold pool.

It is a fusion of Yang Jing, the Demon Flood Dragon, and the Demon Tiger.

Moreover, when Yang Jing was brought back, he was actually already dead.

Even his soul was extremely weak.

Therefore, after this monster composed of the three entities was resurrected, it's truly impossible to determine whether it's really Yang Jing.

Perhaps, the consciousness of the Demon Flood Dragon is dominant.

Perhaps, the consciousness of the Demon Tiger is dominant.

Or perhaps, Yang Jing's consciousness is dominant.

However, no matter whose consciousness ultimately dominates, the Ghost Leader's goal has been achieved.

The Ghost Leader needed a war weapon.

A war weapon that could potentially defeat Lin Yuan.

The current monster is its masterpiece.

Of course, regardless of whose consciousness occupies dominance, the Ghost Leader is confident in controlling this war weapon.

If he can't control his own masterpiece, there's no point in him being the Ghost Leader.

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In Lin'an City.

Inside the meeting room of the Deceitful King Faction.

The Family Heads of the various financial groups, along with some important members of the Deceitful King Faction, were gathered here.

The meeting began.

The Ghost Leader, who resembled an alien, was the first to speak: "Everyone should know why I called you here."

"Ninghai City's competition failed, and the last spot went to Peng City."

"All our investments in Ninghai City were in vain. Ah, this is truly a failed investment!"

The news of Ninghai City's failure to compete was no secret, and all the Family Heads present were already aware of it.

However, when this news came from the Ghost Leader's mouth today, everyone still looked disappointed.

"Ghost Leader, what should we do next?" Zhang Yuandong quickly asked.

After Zhang Yuandong asked this question, everyone in the meeting room turned their eyes to the Ghost Leader.

The Ghost Leader glanced around at everyone and smiled slightly: "Today, I called you all to hear your opinions."

"After all, the Deceitful King Faction is not solely my decision-making body. Everything must be discussed together."

"Especially this matter, which concerns our collective fate."

After the Ghost Leader finished speaking, he indicated to everyone present that they could speak freely.

Everyone looked at each other, but no one stepped forward to speak.

As the saying goes, "The shot hits the bird that pokes its head out." Being the first to speak is rarely a good thing.

Anyone who has worked in big companies or enterprises should know this.

When a meeting falls into silence and no one is willing to speak, it often requires a leader's sidekick to come forward, to break the ice.

And generally, what this sidekick says is prearranged by the leader.

Seeing no one speaking, the Ghost Leader gave Zhang Yuandong a look.

Zhang Yuandong, being a loyal supporter of the Ghost Leader, could be accurately described as a sidekick.

"Dear Family Heads, brothers!"

"The situation is very grim! Our Deceitful King Faction needs its own Giant City!"

"Once the nine Giant Cities are built, the entire scenario in the Dragon Country will fundamentally change. By that time, our Lin'an City will be like a lone boat in the sea."

"Since the strange invasion, the things we've done wouldn't be enough to save us even with ten heads!"

"If this ship capsizes, none of us will have a good ending!" Zhang Yuandong's tone was extremely grave.

They all understood the reasoning behind Zhang Yuandong's words.

Before the strange invasion, at most, they were manipulating the capital market, driving up housing prices, goods prices, and swindling some hard-earned money from ordinary people.

These crimes, before the strange invasion, were not worthy of the death penalty.

After the strange invasion, their money became worthless, and to ensure their rights and statuses, they committed many morally outrageous things.

Not to mention, just the act of hunting Life Pattern Masters and skinning them would be enough to get them hanged from the street lamps.

They occupied Lin'an City, which put them in a state of self-proclaimed kingship.

Currently, the authorities tolerate them because there are other important matters to handle and haven't dealt with them yet.

The current inaction is temporary and doesn't mean they will be forever immune. Once the authorities are free, they certainly won't show mercy.

As Zhang Yuandong said, if the Deceitful King Faction's ship capsizes, everyone dies.

After Zhang Yuandong finished speaking, the Patriarch of the Huang Family stood up and suggested: "Demon Dragon City, according to Emperor Dragon City's plan, all the cities in our area are to be merged into Demon Dragon City."

"This Giant City of Demon Dragon City is second only to Emperor Dragon City."

"We can divide ourselves and integrate into surrounding cities ahead of time, and then merge with them into Demon Dragon City."

"Given the hidden strength we have in Demon Dragon City, even if we can't completely control it, having some power is still easy enough."

Demon Dragon City is a very unique city.

Before the strange invasion, it was the economic center of the Dragon Country.

The large population base meant that there were many survivors here.

Many survivors also implied many Life Pattern Masters.

The situation in Demon Dragon City is extremely complex.

Its various forces intertwine in a complicated manner.

Official forces, the power of the Deceitful King Faction, and even some foreign forces

Although the official authorities have overt control over Demon Dragon City, in reality, they only possess about sixty to seventy percent of the power.

The remaining thirty to forty percent of power is held by the Deceitful King Faction and those scattered small forces.

The proposal of the Patriarch Huang is actually feasible.

Due to the unique situation of Demon Dragon City, even after the construction of a Giant City, it would still be difficult for the official forces to fully control it.

Once they enter Demon Dragon City, although they no longer wield the emperor-like power they have in Lin'an City, their security is certainly assured.

However, this is merely the thought of Patriarch Huang.

For many heads of financial conglomerates, without extraordinary power, what is the point of living?

Why did they establish the Deceitful King Faction in the first place?

Isn't it all for extraordinary power?

Power is something captivating, something that drives people mad.

Once they merge into Demon Dragon City, the Deceitful King Faction would completely turn into an underground organization.

Their power would also be greatly restricted.

"No, I do not agree!"

"This can only be considered a fallback option. If there's no other way, we can choose to merge into Demon Dragon City."

"However, there's still time now. I personally believe we should find a way to gain control of a Giant City. A Giant City, just like Lin'an City, that belongs to us." Patriarch Li stepped forward in opposition. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Find a way to control a Giant City?"

"How could such a way be so easy to think of?"

"If you, Li Hongyan, have a way, then speak up?" Patriarch Huang said irritably.

Within the Deceitful King Faction, there are radicals as well as conservatives.

Especially as the situation becomes increasingly unfavorable for their side, the conservatives' ideas have grown even more conservative.

Patriarch Huang is a conservative within the Deceitful King Faction.

Although Li Hongyan is a radical, he currently has no good idea.

However, facing the timid yet aggressive Patriarch Huang, Li Hongyan didn't hold a good attitude.

"I may not have a good plan?"

"But I'm still better than a certain coward."

"The situation has just begun, and some people are already planning their escape!"

"If you ask me, don't go to Demon Dragon City. Just head straight to Emperor Dragon City!"

"If you go to Emperor Dragon City now and apologize, maybe you can save your life. But, I estimate that even if you survive, you'll spend the rest of your life behind bars!" Li Hongyan sneered.

For a while, the conference room erupted in arguments, growing increasingly intense, almost turning physical.

The Ghost Leader sat at the head seat, smiling as he observed everyone present.

The more ferociously they argued, the more divided they became, the happier he was.

Because the Deceitful King Faction is a kind of alliance. Although everyone respects him as the leader, he is just a leader in name.

The more fiercely they bicker, the more secure his position becomes.

If these people united, they could easily overthrow him.

This is similar to the balance of power philosophy of ancient emperors.

Seeing that the argument had subsided somewhat, the Ghost Leader finally stood up.

"Bang!" The Ghost Leader slammed the table, frowning, and reprimanded, "What are you doing? The external threat hasn't even been resolved, and you're already fighting among yourselves first."

"Since you're so capable, go kill Lin Yuan for me, and everything will be solved!" "Old Huang, Old Li, which one of you is going to take out Lin Yuan for me?"

Patriarch Huang: "?????"

Patriarch Li: "?????"

If the two of them had the ability to take out Lin Yuan, they wouldn't resort to arguing here.

After reprimanding both with fifty strokes, the Ghost Leader continued to ask, "What about the others?"

"Does anyone else have any ideas?"

In the conference room, Patriarch Liu frowned deeply.

The Liu Family's influence is significant, and Patriarch Liu is very young. Many people believe he will be the next Ghost Leader.

Until now, he had not spoken at the meeting.

He didn't intervene during the factional disputes either.

Because he does not support either faction.

The conservatives' opinion is to merge into Demon Dragon City and try to gain as much power as possible there.

The radicals' opinion is to seize a Giant City, and have absolute control over the city.

Patriarch Liu's opinion is to construct their own.

To build a Giant City themselves.

With factions entrenched within Demon Dragon City, trying to seize power won't be as easy as imagined.

Seizing a Giant City is equivalent to directly challenging the official authorities, and once angered, it could lead to a catastrophic disaster.

Both methods are not flawless.

The only perfect method is to construct their own.

With Lin'an City as the foundation, they could build their own Giant City.

If the official authorities can construct nine Giant Cities, then pouring all of the Deceitful King Faction's strength into it should have no reason to fail.

This way, they can fully control it without falling out with the official authorities.

However, Patriarch Liu has never discussed this idea with others.

Because there is one most crucial condition that hasn't been resolved for building a Giant City.

That is the Guardian Demon Alloy.