Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 1681: In a Dilemma

Just as Ning Qi was about to issue the order to fire, everyone suddenly froze in shock and promptly ceased the bombardment.

Gu Fan made a simple gesture, merely removing his mask to reveal his true face, and it was enough to astonish everyone.

"Members of the X Legion, listen up. I am your master," Gu Fan shouted loudly, his voice rumbling across the land, filled with overwhelming authority.

At this moment, the people at the Demon Refining Island Base were dumbfounded, staring in disbelief. The intruder turned out to be the Great Demon King.

"What... what’s going on here?" Everyone was bewildered, one after another looking toward Ning Qi, hoping she, as a senior figure, could provide a reasonable explanation.

Ning Qi immediately spoke, "Don’t trust him. This isn’t the Great Demon King; he just happens to look similar."

"Oh, really?" The soldiers of the X Legion remained skeptical and then saw Gu Fan and Gu Xiaojin walking toward the Demon Refining Island Base together.

Everyone knew that Gu Xiaojin was the Great Demon King’s daughter. Now, seeing her walking alongside someone who looked exactly like the Great Demon King, how could this make sense? Could it really be as Ning Qi said—that this person merely resembled the Great Demon King?

Seeing the hesitation in the X Legion soldiers, who dared not open fire, Ning Qi became furious. "What are you all standing there for? Fire now!"

"But..." The X Legion soldiers still hesitated. In their hearts, the Great Demon King was an immensely terrifying presence; firing upon him would surely have severe consequences.

Ning Qi shouted anxiously, "What are you afraid of? If anything goes wrong, I’ll bear the responsibility!"

"I’m afraid it won’t just be you bearing the consequences," one soldier spoke what was on everyone’s minds, the fear palpable among them.

Ning Qi understood just how deeply rooted the fear of the Great Demon King was among them. She began trying to reason, "If this were truly the Great Demon King, he’d have his dedicated aircraft and entourage accompanying him. Why would he force his way in alongside the resistance forces?"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers suddenly felt enlightened. Yes, there seemed to be something off about this person’s identity.

Just as the gunfire locked back onto Gu Fan and Gu Xiaojin, someone suddenly called for an emergency halt. They had just pulled up a piece of footage, showing the person being blasted to dust by gunfire and then reconstructing his body out of ashes—this was immortality.

A person who looked identical to the Great Demon King, and someone who also possessed the same immortality—wasn’t this the Great Demon King?

What to do now? Open fire or not? Many soldiers began hesitating again.

Ning Qi grew desperate. She pulled out a gun, aimed at one soldier, and killed him on the spot, then issued a harsh command: "Anyone who disobeys me will face the same fate!"

However, Ning Qi’s actions didn’t instill fear; instead, they triggered widespread anger. Everyone raised their guns against Ning Qi, and one of them scornfully said, "Don’t think you’re the only one with a gun."

Ning Qi was enraged. "What is the meaning of this? Disobeying orders from your superior, and now you dare mutiny?"

One soldier righteously replied, "Attacking the Great Demon King is the real mutiny. Ning Qi, if you want to make this mistake, don’t drag us down with you."

"Indeed! We shouldn’t act recklessly until we’ve cleared up this matter," someone suggested, proposing they should verify this person’s identity properly—ideally by contacting the Great Demon King back in the Dark City.

"Fine, then hurry up!" Ning Qi grudgingly agreed, finding solace in the idea that once the identity was confirmed, she could deal with Gu Fan later.

But when the communication system was activated, after waiting for quite some time, there was no response from the Dark City.

"What on earth are you doing?" Ning Qi grew anxious. Normally, contact with the Great Demon King could be established quickly, but why was there a hiccup now, of all times?

Gu Fan and Gu Xiaojin were already approaching the gates, leaving everyone tense, wondering if this man was really the Great Demon King.

In desperation, the X Legion soldiers immediately used the broadcast system to warn Gu Fan and Gu Xiaojin to stop, else they wouldn’t be polite.

The gate then opened, and the X Legion soldiers rushed out, armed to the teeth and aiming their weapons at Gu Fan and Gu Xiaojin, clearly defensive.

A captain-like figure stepped forward, carefully scrutinizing Gu Fan, realizing the resemblance was exact.

"You claim you’re our master?" The captain’s tone was suspicious, and the X Legion members were also skeptical of this man who looked exactly like the Great Demon King.

Gu Fan wore a disdainful expression. "What’s wrong? Are you doubting my identity? Is there anyone else in this world who’s identical to me?"

The captain felt a terrifying aura emanating from Gu Fan and became visibly fearful, quickly attempting to explain, "It’s not that we doubt your identity, but why would you approach the Demon Refining Island Base in such a manner? You could have come openly. Moreover, why are you mixed up with the resistance forces?"

"Am I obligated to explain my intentions to you?" Gu Fan, unable to justify himself, decided not to bother reasoning.

The X Legion soldiers, though unwilling to contradict him openly, still deeply doubted his identity.

Gu Xiaojin coldly snorted, "You question whether he’s the Great Demon King, but do you question me? You know my identity, don’t you? I am the ultimate proof."

Hearing this, the X Legion soldiers reconsidered. Gu Xiaojin was undoubtedly the Great Demon King’s daughter—surely this was the strongest evidence?

Still, the X Legion couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. This person’s actions were too unconventional, giving them the impression of an enemy.

"If you still doubt us, you can verify our DNA," Gu Xiaojin proposed, and Gu Fan agreed readily.

Gu Fan and Gu Xiaojin each provided a small sample of their blood to the X Legion.

Curiously, when Gu Fan’s blood separated from his body for a brief moment, its color shifted from red to blue—a trait identical to the Great Demon King’s.

Seeing the blue blood, the X Legion was stunned, realizing this person might truly be the Great Demon King, but still puzzled over his motives.

After a swift DNA comparison, Gu Fan’s identity as the Great Demon King was confirmed. No one dared to question further, and they immediately showed utmost respect, opening the gates wide to welcome Gu Fan and Gu Xiaojin.

Ning Qi watched this unfold, realizing the gravity of the situation. She wanted to expose him but couldn’t—after all, Gu Fan truly was the Great Demon King.

"What to do, what to do?" Ning Qi paced in frustration when suddenly she received a phone call from the real Great Demon King.

Ning Qi quickly answered, planning to report everything that had just happened, but before she could speak, she heard the Great Demon King’s calm voice: "Ning Qi, don’t be anxious. Gu Fan will inevitably impersonate me to sabotage our plans, but he can only do it once. Once my subordinates experience his deception, they won’t fall for it again. Do you understand my meaning?"

"I see!" Ning Qi’s face lit up with realization, unable to suppress the upward curl of her lips.

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