Chapter 995 - 366: In the Past, People Called Me Xu Fu!

Everything they just witnessed surpassed their understanding of Power.

That was not a battle.

That was a divine punishment!

It was a true... miracle!

However, the aftermath of the miracle was just beginning to unfold.

Rumble——!!!

The terrifying shockwave caused by the falling stars finally caught up with the towering tsunami.

Like countless icebergs collapsing simultaneously at the seabed.

A ring-shaped tsunami, stacked layer upon layer, tens of meters high, fiercely pushed towards the City of Injustice.

"Tsunami!!!"

"Run quickly!!!"

"Back to the city! Go back to the city!!"

On the port, the crowd that was immersed in the shock of the miracle exploded instantly.

They cried out for their parents, fleeing desperately towards the city.

The scene was completely out of control.

On the sea, those lucky enough to not be affected by the falling stars, whether on speedboats or fallen humans, were trying desperately to paddle or start their engines, escaping madly towards the port as well.

"Oh no!"

Wei Banmeng’s face changed as she stabilized her posture and flew back into the air.

"Damn it! I forgot this!" Chu Kuanglan looked at the overwhelming wall of the tsunami, his scalp tingling.

A hint of heaviness flashed in Jiang Wei’s crimson eyes.

Just as everyone was about to try everything to jointly stop this giant wave.

"Buzz!"

A silhouette appeared, without any warning, at the forefront of the tens-of-meters-high wave, like a heavenly chasm.

He stood calmly on the crest of the surging wave.

The figure wasn’t particularly brawny, clad in a simple gray robe.

The night breeze gently blew his slightly graying sideburns.

It was City Lord Da Lei.

Faced with the tsunami capable of destroying the entire City of Injustice port, Da Lei’s face showed no waves.

He slowly lifted his right hand.

Towards that tsunami, roaring in like a collapsing mountain, he spread his five fingers and then... gently pressed down.

Boom——!!!

The tsunami, high enough to destroy cities, felt like it was gently stroked by an invisible hand.

Its forward momentum suddenly halted.

The wild roar instantly quieted.

Like a tamed wild horse, the towering wave silently lowered down on the sea, less than a kilometer from the port, at a visible speed.

Ten meters... five meters... three meters...

In just a few breaths.

The raging sea returned to a nearly mirror-like calm.

Only circles of tiny ripples quietly spread, proving that the earth-shattering power had indeed existed.

The sea breeze remained fierce, yet no longer carried a trace of violence.

The entire port, the whole City of Injustice, was plunged into silence.

City Lord Da Lei, who arrived on the waves, slowly withdrew his palm.

With a calm gaze, he scanned the crowd below, frozen and alive after the disaster, looked over the port, the entire City of Injustice.

His voice wasn’t loud, yet it clearly echoed in every corner of the city, carrying an undeniable authority mingled with a touch of... inexplicable complexity:

"Apologies."

"Due to my oversight, such filth has flourished in the city."

"From today onwards, all major gangs in the city will have their protection fee increased by twenty percent annually. The increased amount can be collected from the City Lord’s Mansion on the fifth of each month."

"All civilians not affiliated with any gang will have their residential tax decreased by thirty percent annually. The reduced amount can likewise be collected from the City Lord’s Mansion on the fifth of each month with identity verification."

"This order takes immediate effect."

As his voice faded, it was like pouring cold water into boiling oil.

After a brief silence—

"Long live the City Lord!!!"

"Thank you, City Lord!!!"

"City Lord’s benevolence!!!"

A cheer like a tsunami.

Instantly erupted from every corner of the City of Injustice.

Civilians wept with joy.

Reducing the protection fee by thirty percent was a tangible benefit.

The people from various gangs also cheered.

Even if the City Lord covered it for ordinary people.

But it was real money nonetheless.

And tonight, for the people of the City of Injustice, it felt like a dream.

First, someone fought in the real city.

Then an Earth Palace rose and exploded in the sky.

Then turned into a revolting hundred-meter giant.

Following that...

Fang Qingyu created an almost miraculous scene, directly eliminating the hundred-meter statue.

Then, the tsunami struck, with the City Lord intervening.

Each event was linked to the next, scaring everyone considerably...

Fortunately, now that the City Lord had spoken.

Tonight’s series of unexpected events should all be put to rest.

City Lord’s Mansion’s guards surged like a black tide from various places.

They began taking over the ruins area of the Celestial Punishment Association headquarters.

Maintaining order, calming the populace, handling the aftermath for the families of thousands of suspended individuals.

The chaotic situation.

Swiftly terminated with Da Lei’s appearance and proclamation.

Da Lei’s gaze withdrew from the cheering city.

It landed on Wei Banmeng, Jiang Wei, and others who hovered in mid-air, anxiously searching for Fang Qingyu’s figure.

His figure slightly flickered.

Had appeared before everyone.

"Fang Qingyu is fine." Da Lei’s voice was plain and smooth, "He said there’s still some business to attend to, asking you to go back first."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.

Jiang Wei’s crimson eyes instantly locked onto Da Lei.

Staring directly at him.

Da Lei calmly returned Jiang Wei’s gaze.

Eyes candid and earnest, not a hint of shyness.

After a few breaths.

The emotion in Jiang Wei’s eyes gradually dissipated.

She nodded lightly, her voice crisp: "He speaks truly. Let’s go back first."

Only then did everyone feel relieved.

Although there were countless questions in their hearts, they had absolute trust in Jiang Wei’s judgment.

Wei Banmeng took a deep look at that starlit surface gradually fading back to dark, her cool face flashing a hint of complexity, ultimately nodding.

"Let’s go!"