Supreme Electromagnetic Tyrant
Chapter 561 - 363 I am the Grand Scheme

Chapter 561: Chapter 363 I am the Grand Scheme

Shi Hongyi stood motionless.

He seemed to have known Ji Xinghuo would come and had been waiting here. When Ji Xinghuo burst in at supersonic speed, not a ripple crossed Shi Hongyi’s face, and the frenzied airflow was blocked by an invisible wall of force.

Ji Xinghuo sensed the danger and did not attack rashly.

Both were observing each other.

The last time Ji Xinghuo had seen the nation’s wealthiest man was last year, only catching a glimpse of him from a distance at the Tianqin Stadium.

Although he often went to the Emperor Star Club, Shi Hongyi never involved himself in managing the club nor had he any contact with the team members.

Shi Hongyi was of average appearance, about 1.8 meters tall.

Whether in daily life or public appearances, he always wore expensive black suits, impeccably dressed, composed, a successful individual at first glance.

Such a person was common in the business world.

In Ji Xinghuo’s perception, Shi Hongyi’s Ether Energy fluctuation was very restrained, only the magnetic field strength was terrifyingly high, like a dormant volcano, ready to erupt with astonishing energy once activated!

At that moment, a group of people burst into the office. They were bodyguards clad in light armor, armed with guns, led by a Legendary Mutant.

"Protect the chairman!"

The bodyguards shouted, then saw Zhao Manying.

Few in the world did not recognize her, especially since the Emperor Star Club was a subsidiary under the Quartz Group. Glancing at the young man beside Zhao Manying, they immediately guessed he was Ji Xinghuo. The scene was eerie, and they stopped in their tracks.

"Chairman?" The security chief called out loudly, "Are you alright?"

Shi Hongyi waved his hand.

"All of you, get out."

The guards did not hesitate and quickly retreated to the outside of the door.

They all understood that with the chairman’s strength, they were mostly there for show. The chairman didn’t need any bodyguards.

That man was clearly Ji Xinghuo, ranked 31st on the Global Battle Power List, while the chairman was 26th. If the two were to fight, these bodyguards, who were at most Super Mutants, would likely become collateral damage.

"Chairman Shi." Ji Xinghuo asked directly, "Where is Zhao Cangming?"

"I don’t know," Shi Hongyi responded with a look of surprise, turning to Zhao Manying, "Your brother is missing?"

"Hmph."

Zhao Manying snorted coldly.

She had been watching Shi Hongyi closely. The True Eye easily saw through the pretense. Shi Hongyi obviously knew everything.

Ji Xinghuo did not want to waste words, "Chairman Shi, feigning ignorance is pointless. Name your price."

"I don’t understand what you mean," Shi Hongyi spread his hands, his expression darkening, "You’ve broken into my office, damaged my property. This is already illegal. I can call the police and have you arrested."

"Then call the police," Ji Xinghuo said nonchalantly.

"Heh heh..."

Shi Hongyi scrutinized Ji Xinghuo seriously and then laughed with amusement, "The law is the armor of the weak and the shackles of the strong. This is the Asia-Pacific Community, a country of laws. From the tone of your voice, it seems you do not take the law seriously at all. Do you think you have the strength to be above the law?"

Ji Xinghuo was taken aback.

He had no intention of bullying by strength, but he admitted that he was so brazen in heading to the Quartz Group largely because he was part of the core circle with backers.

If Shi Hongyi insisted that he was uninformed and called the police to follow legal procedures, not only would Ji Xinghuo have to compensate for the damages, but there would also be additional penalties.

Shi Hongyi was no ordinary person.

He was the nation’s richest man, a Heavenly King Level Mutant, ranked 26th on the Global Battle Power List, with immense connections and influence. While having a just cause, grabbing the weapon of law and making things public could indeed bring substantial trouble for Ji Xinghuo.

Ji Xinghuo fell silent.

Zhao Manying also realized the gravity of the situation and frowned slightly.

"Young man, don’t let power make you act rashly," Shi Hongyi stepped forward with a smile, "Remember this lesson."

"Dad!"

A voice came through, and Ren Zhong burst in, surprised to see Ji Xinghuo and Zhao Manying, but then his rage flared.

"What are you two doing to my dad?"

Ren Zhong roared, striding over the ruined office straight toward Ji Xinghuo, throwing a punch at his head.

"Stop," Shi Hongyi demanded.

However, whether from fervor or desire to show filial piety in front of Shi Hongyi, Ren Zhong didn’t stop, his punch erupting with fierce Star Power.

He was a practitioner of hardened martial arts, and his skin turned hard, reflecting a metallic sheen when he threw a punch.

Crack!

Ren Zhong’s fist halted abruptly, mere inches from Ji Xinghuo’s face, blocked by Ji Xinghuo’s palm. Before he could retract his fist, it was grabbed, and with a slight exertion of force by Ji Xinghuo, his entire right hand deformed, emitting the sound of breaking bones.

"Ahhh..."

Ren Zhong screamed in pain, his expression twisted.

Fear filled his eyes, and he tried to retreat but could not free his hand.

Though aware that Ji Xinghuo was now at Heavenly King Level, Ren Zhong had not anticipated such a vast difference in strength. He hadn’t actually intended to fight, just to put on a show, but he was captivated at the first exchange.

Ji Xinghuo didn’t even glance at Ren Zhong.

"Chairman Shi," Ji Xinghuo addressed Shi Hongyi, "Let’s make a trade. You send back Zhao Cangming, and I will release Ren Zhong."

Shi Hongyi, looking at his son enduring the pain without a sound, had a flash of anger and disappointment, but quickly regained his composure, "Not only did you damage property of the Quartz Group, but now you’re taking hostages. That makes it worse."

"Ren Zhong attacked me first; I was merely defending myself," Ji Xinghuo countered.

Shi Hongyi did not respond.

Immediately, Ji Xinghuo increased the pressure on his hand, and more cracking sounds ensued. Ren Zhong’s right hand was almost completely crushed, yet he bit back the pain and stayed silent.

Zzz...

The sound of electric current pierced the air.

Ji Xinghuo’s hands flashed with electric light as high-voltage current passed through Shi Renzhong’s body, causing him to convulse violently.

Shi Renzhong’s face was ashen, pale as paper. Under his father’s watchful gaze, he tried not to scream in pain, but wave after wave of electricity tore through his organs as if countless blades were slicing inside him, causing unbearable agony.

"Mmm..." Shi Renzhong couldn’t help but moan involuntarily.

Shi Hongyi remained unmoved.

Ji Xinghuo didn’t stop either, gradually increasing the electricity while ensuring control over the intensity to avoid killing Shi Renzhong.

"Dad!" Shi Renzhong cried weakly in terrible pain. "I can’t hold on much longer..."

However, Shi Hongyi did not even look at his son.

He stared straight into Ji Xinghuo’s eyes. "If you dare kill Ren Zhong, I’ll actually admire you a bit. I’d like to see if the Asia-Pacific Community is still a country of laws, where someone can commit murder and still escape legal punishment."

Ji Xinghuo detected the underlying message in Shi Hongyi’s words.

Clearly, Shi Hongyi knew about the core circle around the leader, and he was aware that he was one of them, but he wasn’t afraid of confrontation.

It wasn’t Shi Hongyi’s strength that could contest many Heavenly Kings.

It was instead the "legal" ace up his sleeve. The leader had created this country, not to serve a privileged class, but from the very beginning, he had always emphasized that all are equal before the law, without exception.

Shi Hongyi hadn’t broken the law.

At least, there was no evidence to prove his involvement in Zhao Cangming’s disappearance. In the previous questioning, he had also denied any knowledge of it.

On the contrary, Ji Xinghuo had already broken the law, with conclusive evidence.

"I am a law-abiding citizen, naturally, I won’t kill anyone," Ji Xinghuo said with a smile. He didn’t want to argue with Shi Hongyi.

All this was instigated by Shi Hongyi in the first place, who now picked up the legal weapon as if he were the victim.

He wasn’t a judge to discuss procedural justice with the other party.

While speaking, Ji Xinghuo’s thoughts moved.

A ring of invisible Electromagnetic Pulse suddenly spread out, causing sparks to fly from the surveillance cameras and electrical devices around the office. The circuitry of several dozen floors above the Quartz Group building was burned out, bringing operations to a halt.

This was the destruction of evidence.

Ji Xinghuo did this without any hesitation. The Electromagnetic Pulse was invisible, leaving no evidence that it was his doing.

"Hand him over," Ji Xinghuo said calmly. "Or continue watching him get tortured."

He intensified the electric current, pushing Shi Renzhong’s body close to its limit, causing him to fall into a semi-conscious state.

Shi Hongyi still didn’t budge.

"You can kill him," he said coldly. "He’s just a son. I can have ten more any time."

Ji Xinghuo scoffed. "Chairman Shi’s tongue is tougher than his heart."

Shi Renzhong was not just a simple son. Becoming a Mutant depended on talent and luck. Although Shi Renzhong’s strength was wanting, he was still a Mutant on the ladder. Shi Hongyi could have a hundred more sons and still might not be able to cultivate another Shi Renzhong.

If he truly didn’t care about his son, he wouldn’t have waited until Shi Renzhong was semi-conscious to say such a thing.

Shi Hongyi kept a stern face.

His cheek muscles twitched slightly, clearly on the verge of exploding.

"Ji Xinghuo, what exactly do you want?"

"At this point, Chairman Shi is still putting on an act, it’s disappointing," Ji Xinghuo shook his head. "I have only one demand, hand over Zhao Cangming."

"I don’t know where he is," Shi Hongyi flatly denied. "If someone is missing, you report it and search for them. What does that have to do with me?"

At these words, Zhao Manying couldn’t hold back any longer.

She had been silent since her arrival to let Ji Xinghuo handle the situation, but she didn’t expect Shi Hongyi to continue denying.

With a clang.

Zhao Manying’s Spirit Ring Bracelet fell from her wrist, and a sword flash flew toward Shi Renzhong’s legs.

"How dare you!"

In Shi Hongyi’s furious shout, his figure flashed to the front, his hand striking fast as lightning, not to block the sword flash, but to punch at Zhao Manying.

As he struck out, a silvery-gray liquid flowed beneath the skin of his hands, instantly forming a thin glove as delicate as cicada’s wings, perfectly fitting his hands, and his fist shone with red, blue, and white lights. He threw the punch, and terrifying energy surged around him.

Fire, ice, and Light Burst—three types of energy conflated and counteracted, triggering a chain reaction that erupted with several dozen times the power.

Zhao Manying retracted the sword light and retreated explosively.

Bang!

Ji Xinghuo stepped in front of her to take the hit, an Electric Light Spiral Force took on the punch head-on, and the fists collided without any pretense.

In an instant, multicolored energies exploded between their fists. The shockwave swept across the whole floor of the building, walls collapsed, the exterior glass curtain wall shattered in unison, as if hit by a tornado, and the ceiling was blown away.

Ji Xinghuo was sent flying backwards for over a dozen meters before he stabilized.

Shi Hongyi, however, just swayed a bit and, glancing at Shi Renzhong lying on the ground, stared at Ji Xinghuo across from him and said solemnly, "If you leave now, I will give you a chance to consider the bigger picture, as if nothing happened."

"Consider the bigger picture..." Ji Xinghuo laughed.

He understood that when Shi Hongyi mentioned the bigger picture, he was referring to not undermining the country’s legal system and avoiding making things difficult for the leader.

But by now, he didn’t care.

Shi Hongyi didn’t realize his own status in the eyes of the leader, or his significance and weight to the country.

"I am the bigger picture!"

Before his words had faded, Ji Xinghuo instantly entered supersonic speed, launching another Electric Light Spiral Force towards Shi Hongyi.

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