Chapter 424: Legends of the Underclass (Part 3)
He just foresaw what would happen thirty minutes later. The Viper was found, but ultimately failed to stop the nuclear explosion.
However, he was unwilling to give up. Despite repeatedly rehearsing and attempting, he ultimately had to abandon efforts to stop the nuclear explosion.
The nuclear explosion was simply unavoidable; with just a thought, the Viper could have the Angel Envoy set it off.
Moreover, it took thirty minutes to reach the safe house, which was too long. If the Viper felt something was off, he could explode it at any moment.
Gao Xin even tried to control the Tiger Level guard, sending false information to the Viper, but it was still futile.
Even though Black Mamba and others could also communicate, after Gao Xin attempted to suppress everyone, the nuclear explosion still happened.
It turned out that the Viper guy would detonate it in thirty minutes no matter what, because his valuables were packed and he could withdraw.
His primary aim was not to foolishly blow himself up but to prevent himself from getting the supplies from Yamaguchi Village, a kind of move to destroy what he couldn't take.
He wanted to show his value and prove that he wasn't the coward who would hand over the village and flee.
"Fine, fine, you're just asking for trouble everywhere, huh?"
After repeatedly rehearsing, Gao Xin laughed bitterly. The Viper's nuclear explosion tactic was something he couldn't stop.
However, he already had a plan.
In one rehearsal, he discovered there was an uprising, with various gangs and locals following them, including ordinary people and Radiation, a complex mix. Their morale was sky-high, chopping down Yakuza members as they broke out of the village to seek aid from his army outside.
The key point was, it didn't trigger the nuclear explosion.
The reason was simple, this group hacked Yakuza members on sight, and both sides fought like amateurs relying on their numbers.
This evenly matched standoff, struggling to break out for half a day, and the chaotic groups running around the village were clearly Yakuza-induced burnings and lootings, leading to the internal weakest uprising, which the Viper and the others dismissed, as they weren't under Tai Sui's command.
Their goal was to destroy the materials they couldn't take, and the countless people in the village were collateral damage, not the main targets.
In other words, to save the villagers, he couldn't lead, nor could Suzuki and others lead. It had to be the people living within Yamaguchi Village leading themselves.
"Fine, fine, some people are recruiting Yakuza members, and you trigger the nuclear bomb. Some people hack Yakuza members on sight, and you do not trigger it, huh?"
Gao Xin chuckled, having no other plans left, allowing this ragtag army formed by villagers to fight their way out.
Bottom-level Yakuza henchmen wanting to stop them, well, they deserved it. Sacrificing those twenty thousand, everyone in the village could be evacuated.
If that's the case, the issue becomes simple, helping these people fight their way out within the span of twenty to thirty minutes.
As long as they can evacuate, let the nuclear explosion happen, as long as it's not causing countless casualties in the first instant, the aftermath can be suppressed.
As for Yamaguchi Village itself, it needs to undergo his final battle with Sea King Port anyway. The village could be rebuilt as long as the people were safe.
Gao Xin already had a plan in mind.
He went through the streets and alleys, quickly finding the ragtag uprising army.
"Hmm? The leader is actually Kerry?"
Gao Xin saw Kerry laughing. This guy was being carried high by a group of people, like a savior, held high.
He looked defeated, saying nothing, like a clay statue.
But wherever they passed, the crowd grew enthusiastic, with more and more people joining this team.
From Glass People to Radiation, from slaves to hired thugs, to some gang henchmen, even to deserters from the defeated Sea King Port.
Countless people began to rally around Kerry, joining the Tiger Level warriors carrying him, slashing Yakuza members on sight.
While slashing, they shouted, "Hidden Dragon Kerry, almighty and just, saving all!"
Seeing this, Gao Xin directly gave them a boost.
The Golden Biological Energy instantly enveloped Kerry, blocking all damage directly.
Kerry, being carried along and assaulting Yakuza henchmen, was initially very dangerous, but now knives and bullets couldn't hurt him. With a push, he had enormous power sending people flying, leaving him dumbfounded.
The bystanders were horrified, "Holy crap, Golden Battle Body!"
Kerry was about to explain when suddenly a focused sound wave rang, making him feel like he was hearing a familiar voice, "Kerry, long time no see."
"Tai... Tai Sui Sir?"
Gao Xin chuckled, "Doing quite well, huh? Became a king?"
Kerry looked around, unable to find Gao Xin, about to cry without tears, "Don't say that, I was forced, they caused me so much trouble, I almost died."
"Hurry up and take these people; I don't want to be the boss, I just want to live well."
Gao Xin said, "I can't show myself, otherwise there would be a nuclear explosion."
"What? Nuclear explosion?" Kerry was shocked.
Gao Xin explained the situation briefly, finally saying, "In short, if you want to survive, you have to escape the village, and these people are doing the right thing."
"However, there are still many people trapped in the village. You need to take them all and leave within thirty minutes."
"As long as you escape the village, not getting killed immediately, I can help you withstand the shockwave of the nuclear explosion."
Kerry was stunned, "Nuclear explosion? You want me to evacuate? I can't, I'm just Wolf Level."
Gao Xin laughed, "I'm leaving it to you, Hidden Dragon Kerry. Feel free to act; with me here, no one can hurt you, and you can walk freely."
"Okay... I understand..." Even though Kerry was slacking off, his goal was to survive. Hearing this news, he naturally knew what he had to do.
His eyes sharpened instantly as he jumped off people's shoulders, actively joining the battle.
"Everyone, follow me, Kerry! I... I am Caesar's brother!"
He was shrewd. After hearing Gao Xin explain some circumstances, he didn't say he was Tai Sui's brother but claimed to be Caesar's brother instead.
This was clearly to fool the Yakuza, to avoid being mistaken as a major subordinate of Tai Sui coming in to take over Yamaguchi Village, which would prematurely trigger the nuclear explosion.
But when he said this, in the eyes of Black Mamba, Viper, and others, it was utter nonsense, just a local bumpkin trying to add prestige to himself.
However, those who followed him believed it.
Yamal was stunned, "Ah? You're not only Tai Sui's buddy but Caesar's brother too? Blood brothers? You're relatives?"
Kerry thought for a moment and didn't refute, just staying silent. His golden shining body wreaked havoc all around.
But he didn't move outwards; instead, he continued to circle inside the village, rallying more people to join him.
"Holy crap, is Brother Kerry's identity really that complex?"
"As expected of someone who came ashore six years ago."
"Who would've thought someone like this was hiding out in our Yamaguchi Village..."
More and more villagers poured out, following him, with those uninformed asking questions.
A group of people repeatedly spread tales of his and Tai Sui's legend, having once braved adventures together, and after experiencing so much, decided to hide away or something.
Initially, Gao Xin could overhear people saying some reliable things, like Kerry's early ties with him, actually helping him a lot, which was true.
But as tales passed from mouth to mouth, they became more and more exaggerated.
Gradually it evolved into, "Hidden Dragon Kerry, a veteran strongman who came ashore six years ago... a concealed boss..."
"He is Tai Sui's brother, Caesar's relative, Milan's first love, Adam's old friend, Sea King's crew member, Eagle King's nemesis, Tangren City's guest, a veteran of the Jiyi Army, a genius among Independents, a star of the Redemption Game, someone feared by Angel Envoy..."
Gao Xin was dumbfounded, with Kerry's titles piling up, as people exaggerated more.
Yet, you have to admit, this tactic worked well. Words spread, and people who were muddled at the bottom, occasionally hearing island legends individuals, seeing so many say it, naturally believed it.
After all, the myths and legends of Tai Sui, weren't they passed on like this? Weren't they also heard from others? People hadn't seen with their own eyes, but now, indeed, the army was pressing on, and the majestic Titan Body was towering on East Mountain.
How could such things be fake? It's called a legend because it's passed around and talked about.
As for it being exaggeration, no matter how exaggerated Kerry's experiences were, could they be more exaggerated than Tai Sui's? Tai Sui is real, so definitely, Kerry is too...
Such an incredible person, yet living a simple life, hiding with them here. At the critical moment, standing out to save them, simply a savior.
For a time, countless weak people gathered together, despite being pathetically weak, even including a massive number of Glass People, making Elephant Levels like Black Mamba snort in disdain, merely ignoring the village chaos.
But the momentum grew tremendously, gradually sweeping through the entire village.
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