<strong>Capítulo 1611: Chapter 1604: Ten Years Later</strong>


    Before Po Jun could finish speaking, Lu Tianxing interrupted without hesitation, saying, “Shut up, all of you. You are my brothers. If it weren’t for you risking your lives back in New York, I would have been dead already. The Netherworld Mercenary Corps is nothingpared to you. This is my decision, and anyone who tries to stop me is not my brother.”


    With these words, Lu Tianxing turned his gaze back to Sima Lingyun and slowly said, “So, Sima Lingyun, what do you think? With Starving Ghost and the others joining the Yanhuang Group, you can establish aw enforcement team to operate both internally and externally. This will ensure that you haveplete control over the Yanhuang Group. Coupled with the power of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps, you could kick out all the family members within the Yanhuang Group without shaking its foundation. I can assure you that Starving Ghost and the others will not cause any trouble in the Yanhuang Group, so what do you say?”


    Sima Lingyun did not immediately refuse Lu Tianxing’s offer but instead lowered his head and began to contemte.


    The main reason why he didn’t dare to act against the family forces within the Yanhuang Group was because once he did, he would inevitably expel all the families’ power from the group, leaving the Yanhuang Group empty, a paper tiger without any substantial strength.


    However, if the power of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps joined, it would stabilize the Yanhuang Group during this period of weakness. Moreover, if Starving Ghost and others join, it would be as if Lu Tianxing himself was binding himself to the fate of the Yanhuang Group.


    If Starving Ghost and his team encounter danger in the future, Lu Tianxing would not stand by. Acquiring legitimate identities for them in exchange for substantial support is a deal that can only profit and never lose.


    But, Starving Ghost and his crew are a group of maniacs. As long as Lu Tianxing is okay, they are a deadly sword capable of striking anywhere. But once something happens to Lu Tianxing, they turn into murderous machines, beyond anyone’s control.


    This is Sima Lingyun’s biggest headache. It’s a double-edged sword that can bring great benefits if used well, but if used poorly, the consequences are unimaginable.


    Thoughts whirled in Sima Lingyun’s mind for a long time before he finally raised his head, exhaled slowly, and said, “Judge, I can agree to your terms and give them a legitimate identity, but you must give me a promise. You know the kind of people those top ten leaders of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps are – they’re nothing but maniacs. If we let them stand in the sunlight, and they go berserk, you know the consequences better than I do.”


    “Rest assured, I will restrain thempletely. If they do anything heinous, I, myself, will clean them out before you even need to step in,” Lu Tianxing took a deep breath and said.


    After hearing Lu Tianxing’s assurance, Sima Lingyun exhaled slowly once again and said, “Okay, I agree with you. I can give them a legitimate identity, and I’ll set up a specialw enforcement team within the Yanhuang Group. They can join this team and coordinate with the Punishment Hall externally while not needing to remain with Yanhuang Group at all times, showing up only when there is a mission.”


    “Very well. Once this matter is resolved, I’ll have them all stay in Beijing and join the Yanhuang Group.”


    Hearing Sima Lingyun’s agreement, Lu Tianxing felt a slight relief, like a heavy burden had been lifted off his chest.


    For Starving Ghost and his team, joining the Yanhuang Group means gaining a legitimate status, allowing them to walk openly in China. As long as they refrain from reckless actions, they can live peacefully, shedding their past hidden lives and acquiring a protective shield. Now, any enemies wishing to confront them would have to consider whether it’s worth offending the Yanhuang Group, as anyone harming its members would inevitably face retaliation.


    “Boss, we won’t join any nonsense with the Yanhuang Group. The Netherworld Mercenary Corps shouldn’t be handed over to Sima Lingyun,” Starving Ghost said gloomily beside him.


    “Starving Ghost, say less. What do you want? Don’t you know? Are you really willing to live your life in the shadows, like a rat hiding in the sewer? Have you forgotten the girl you like? Are you willing to watch her marry someone else? Losing the Netherworld Mercenary Corps is nothing, but at least now you can live under the sun, sleep until naturally woken, instead of going to bed with fear, worried that if you close your eyes, you might never open them again. Is that how you want to spend your life?”


    Lu Tianxing spoke heavily, and seeing Starving Ghost still wanting to protest, he added, “Starving Ghost… no, Chen Siwu, if you still consider me your boss, obey my arrangement. I hope by the time my son is born, you godfathers will be there with him rather than me taking him to the mountain to visit your graves. Do you understand what I mean?”


    A person’s life is not just about fighting and killing; there are more exciting things awaiting you. Once you obtain legitimate identities, I’ll have Angel erase all records about you. I hope that in ten years, no one remembers the names Starving Ghost, Tan Lang, or Po Jun, but only Chen Siwu, Zhu Junhao, and Lin Tiancheng.


    Ten years from now, I hope your sons and daughters can happily go to school and that when you’re old, you have someone to rely on, instead of living in solitude. You know I’m your boss, your brother, and should find you a proper path, not lead you down a dark road with no future or end.”


    After hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Starving Ghost, Tan Lang, and Po Jun struggled to open their mouths, wanting to say something, but felt as if something was stuck in their throats. They didn’t know what to say.


    Sima Lingyun fell silent at this moment, realizing why Lu Tianxing could have brothers like Tan Lang, Starving Ghost, Po Jun, and Little Bee, who he could trust with his life. He finally understood why, knowing the dangers, Tan Lang and Po Jun came to Beijing without hesitation.


    Having such a brother, who’d give up everything he built just for you to stand under the sun, is a brother anyone would cherish, diving into danger for each other.


    This is what true life-and-death brothers mean, who on the battlefield can unhesitatingly trust each other’s backs.


    Meanwhile, inside Maria Church.


    Avril watched in shock as Poseidon regained hisposure, her face showing visible surprise and a slight, almost imperceptible coldness. She hadn’t expected Poseidon to indeed be at the same level as rumored – thete stage of the mythical.


    This hit Avril’s mood hard, realizing that though Poseidon now cooperated with her, who knew if he’d suddenly turn on her after killing Lu Tianxing, considering the Holy Mountain had done such things before.


    Poseidon maintained a faint smile throughout, observing Avril’s expression, and said, “Holy Daughter, do you now think I have the capability to deal with Lu Tianxing?”


    Listening to Poseidon, Avril exhaled, suppressing her internal turmoil, and responded calmly, “Poseidon, with your strength, killing Lu Tianxing should be no problem. Why then choose to cooperate with me? Don’t tell me it’s just for the Four Symbols Ring.”


    “We at the Holy Mountain have no desire to provoke a peakte-stage mythical, which would be extremely disadvantageous for us,” Poseidon answered candidly without hiding his true intentions.


    “And do you think our Church can handle Judge’s invincible backer?” Avril responded evenly, her tone giving no hint of her true thoughts.


    “Holy Daughter, let’s not beat around the bush. We both know why you’re in China, and it’s not just to avenge that trash Holder. Such words only fool the naive. So, I won’t dwell on your actual motive, and I’m here only for the Four Symbols Ring, consciously avoiding conflict with a future Female Pope.”


    “Hahaha, a Female Pope, indeed. Avril, I didn’t expect such ambition from you. But, Poseidon, I too want the Four Symbols Ring. So, what should we do?”


    At that moment, an arrogant voice suddenly echoed throughout the church.


    Alongside the voice, the space seemed torn apart, revealing a crack. A burly, bear-like Caucasian man slowly emerged from it, emanating an overpowering aura, looking like a humanoid beast exerting immense pressure.


    “Dio, what are you doing here?” Avril immediately asked upon seeing him.


    The Caucasian was none other than the leader of the American Superhero Team’s second unit, Dio, a Petrification Superpower User.