There are hundreds, even thousands, of henchmen, armed and guarding the area. Getting into the press conference venue is extremely difficult, almost impossible. Therefore, your chances of killing Shen Bing head-on are very slim.
However, aside from this press conference, we can't find out when or where Shen Bing usually appears. After all, he's a very cautious person. Our informants don't dare get too close to him. It's up to you whether you can seize this opportunity at the press conference.
If you're not confident, then don't act this time. We can wait for an opportunity.
"Hmm. I'll think about it," Gao Jianfei said ambiguously. In reality, he had already made up his mind to take action now!
After ending the call, Gao Jianfei gathered everyone together again.
"We'll take action on the 12th of next month! That is, we'll make our move. We have 23 days left until then."
Good heavens. In these 23 days, we need to conduct a comprehensive data collection. This data collection doesn't need to be complicated; just search online. As far as I know, this press conference is an annual, grand event under Shen Bing's company, and it will be heavily publicized online. Now, everyone…
Gao Jianfei provided everyone with notebooks, so everyone went online to look up information.
Everyone was taking notes.
The data was compiled and organized in one afternoon.
We have found the following pieces of information that are of great importance.
This press conference was the first of its kind, and it was broadcast live. It was broadcast in five countries.
Besides Shen Bing himself, those attending the press conference included his executives and henchmen, totaling over 10,000 people. Among these 10,000, 8,000 were thugs and gunmen responsible for maintaining order at the scene.
Third, approximately 1,000 political figures from the Northern Continent will also participate, and the police force from Hengnuo's capital will be responsible for maintaining order. At that time, a police force of around 2,000 people will be present.
The fourth meeting was held at the Shen family meeting place in the capital of Hengnuo.
Fifth, this conference requires the participation of a large number of excellent television program hosts.
The organizers are currently recruiting television program hosts.
After receiving this information, Gao Jianfei smiled slightly. "Xiaoying, with your hosting skills and your appearance, I think you can apply for this host selection."
“Yes! Jianfei, I had the same idea!” Song Ying immediately said.
"There are 10 days until the job fair. I'll ask Shangguan to get us some identification documents."
Then, you go apply for the job. Xiaowei and Cuiyun will be your assistants, Xiaoxia will be your personal makeup artist, I'll be your boyfriend, and Uncle Tangmao will be your agent. We'll go together and try to sneak into the organizers of this press conference. The rest of you—Brother Feilong, Sister-in-law, Leshi, and Xiaoxian—you'll sneak into the event as audience members. When it's time to make your move, everyone attack together!
Gao Jianfei quickly finalized the plan.
Everyone applauded, praising the plan's feasibility!
Chapter 647 Shen Bing
During his time recuperating at home, Gao Jianfei learned of Shen Bing's movements. Next month, Shen Bing would be holding a grand press conference in the capital of Hengnuo Kingdom. He was certain to attend. This was practically Gao Jianfei's only chance to kill Shen Bing, as his whereabouts were usually too elusive. Gao Jianfei quickly compiled the schedule for the press conference and learned that this unique event needed to recruit female television hosts. Therefore, ten days later, Gao Jianfei arranged for Song Ying to apply. Song Ying was known as the top host of an antique appraisal program on Earth. In fact, with her temperament, beautiful voice, and outstanding appearance, she could easily become a hit hosting any program. Therefore, she was extremely confident of being hired as the host of this press conference. After arranging everything, Gao Jianfei called Shangguan Longfei, the leader of the Shangguan Gang, and asked him to forge several identity cards. In fact, on a planet like Dragon Planet, where law and order are extremely chaotic, it's so easy to make real identity documents! It's much more sophisticated than forging documents on Earth.
In this old world, Song Ying would take some time to prepare for her role as a host, but most of the time she would spend absorbing orange ore energy to cultivate her supernatural abilities.
Those involved in the host recruitment drive, including Tang Bao, Zhuo Xiaowei, and Nie Xiaoxia, have also begun targeted learning. For example, they are studying what host agents and makeup artists should know and understand.
A few days later, the fake identity that Shangguan had prepared for Song Ying was delivered to Gao Jianfei…—a wealthy young lady from a prestigious university in Nanjing, a graduate of Nanjing University. She was the quintessential Snow White type. The name was also Song Ying's real name.
After settling this matter, Gao Jianfei and the others began to make preparations in earnest.
Despite the tension ahead of a major battle, life went relatively smoothly. Daily routines consisted of absorbing orange ore, cultivating, and making various preparations. Then, something happened in this ancient realm that instantly stirred everyone's emotions.
After Zhuo Xiaowei frantically absorbed a certain amount of orange ore, coupled with her innate talent, she broke through again! Her superpower, Triumph, broke through once more! She was already a Platinum-level superpower user, and this breakthrough surpassed Platinum. Gao Jianfei, based on his understanding of this new level, named it… Diamond!
After Platinum, Gao Jianfei directly named this powerful level Diamond!
Zhuo Xiaobi became the first diamond-powered individual on Earth! Perhaps, he will also be the first diamond-powered individual in the entire universe—who knows?
To verify Zhuo Xiaowei's current supernatural abilities, Gao Jianfei led her and the others to the Ghost's Den. He randomly selected a room inhabited by a Level 2 ghost. The AI had warned everyone not to enter rooms inhabited by high-level ghosts. However, since none of them were ordinary people and weren't afraid of high-level ghosts attacking them indiscriminately, Gao Jianfei only chose a relatively weak Level 2 ghost. After calming it down, the Level 2 ghost didn't say anything and silently stayed to the side.
This room is an outdoor scene, on a vast plain.
"Xiao Wei, activate your powerful abilities," Gao Jianfei said eagerly.
Everyone was very excited and curious, wanting to see just how powerful the Diamond Ability User really was.
Zhuo Xiaowei herself was also very excited.
At Gao Jianfei's instruction, she directly activated a powerful ice-type ability in the open area.
In an instant, that is, in a second, the superpower was activated.
In an instant, an area spanning dozens of acres froze into ice! Then, several white clouds drifted in from the sky, and countless ice arrows and hailstones fell, cratering the ground of the area like a natural disaster.
This move completely shocked Gao Jianfei!
"My God! That's incredible! A Diamond-level ability user is so much stronger than a Platinum-level ability user! If it were me, I would be completely helpless if you suddenly attacked me, Xiao Wei! I really wouldn't dare to fight you head-on unless I hid in a ghost den!"
Gao Jianfei sighed.
The others' eyes bulged out. Chen Xian stared straight at her and said, "Xiao Wei, all of us combined can't beat you! You're amazing."
Zhuo Xiaowei quickly concealed the excitement in her eyes. "Anyway, Jianfei has a large amount of orange ore, and he won't be stingy. Therefore, everyone has the potential to advance to Diamond Ability User. The only difference is time. Also, although my ability has greatly improved, I still can't beat Jianfei."
"I understand that perfectly well. My promotion adds a bit of leverage to this assassination attempt; we can assassinate Shen Bing more smoothly, that's all."
"Yes, Xiaowei's supernatural attack is comparable to the forbidden spells of those great mages from Beast King Star. Moreover, supernatural attacks have the advantage of not requiring any casting time compared to magical attacks. Supernatural attacks are instantaneous. Magical attacks, especially powerful forbidden spells, require a very long casting time. Therefore, based on her current strength, Zhuo Xiaowei can already kill several high-level mages in a one-on-one fight. Furthermore, as an agent of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Zhuo Xiaowei also possesses a certain level of combat, assassination, and firearms skills."
In terms of combat strength, Zhuo Xiaowei is currently second only to Gao Jianfei among her group.
"I'm going to cultivate day and night! I'll absorb the energy of the orange ore like crazy! I'm going to be even stronger than Sister Xiaowei!" Zheng Cuiyun shouted as if making a vow. Currently, she's the life of the party among them. Everyone quite likes her personality.
Gao Jianfei said very seriously, "Everyone has seen that Xiao Wei's current strength is very strong. If everyone could become a Diamond Ability User like Xiao Wei, then we would easily take down Shen Bing!"
"Alright! Cultivate diligently!" everyone shouted. It was as if they were making a vow. Even gentle women like Chen Xian and Qin Leshi couldn't wait to become diamond-powered individuals. The reason was simple: they loved Gao Jianfei. Therefore, some of them were jealous of Zhuo Xiaowei. This was a woman's instinct. They also hoped to be like Zhuo Xiaowei, or even surpass her.
Ten days will pass quickly.
"Tomorrow, we're going to the capital of Hengnuo with Xiaoying to apply for a TV program host position. Everyone, prepare yourselves well. Our flight is this afternoon. We're going straight to the capital," Gao Jianfei reminded everyone the morning before.
So, the relevant people began to make preparations.
Tang Bao, dressed in a trench coat, was Song Ying's agent.
Nie Xiaoxia dresses quite "trendy" and works as Song Ying's personal makeup artist.
Zhuo Xiaowei and Zheng Cui, dressed in black stockings and business suits, worked as Song Ying's personal assistants.
Gao Jianfei, dressed in a suit and tie, looked very handsome; he was pretending to be... well, Song Ying's boyfriend.
Song Ying herself was dressed elegantly, with a touch of sophistication. She wore light makeup and was very beautiful, and exuded a noble air. Born into a prominent family on Earth, her refined demeanor was beyond question.
After the group finished dressing up, the others, such as Dad, Mom, Chen Xian, and Yue Shi, hid in Gao Jianfei's Ghost Nest special space, absorbing orange ore day and night to cultivate their supernatural abilities.
In the afternoon, Gao Jianfei, arm in arm with Song Ying, disembarked from the plane and arrived in the capital of Hengnuo Kingdom.
Now, there are still b days until Shen Bing's grand press conference, but the entire capital is already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and people are taking to the streets to experience the lively atmosphere.
In addition, a large number of police officers and even soldiers to maintain order have entered the capital.
There are also tanks and armored vehicles traveling through the capital. Security is extremely tight.
Under Gao Jianfei's extremely professional observation, there were some sharp-eyed guys in plainclothes walking around the city. Those were obviously thugs from underground forces!
"This Shen Bing is indeed very powerful. Just look at the eyes of those thugs, you can tell they are all filled with murderous intent. They must be real thugs who have been tested by blood and fire. They are much stronger than the rabble of the Shangguan Gang."
Gao Jianfei assessed the situation in his mind. Just then, someone called out... "Mr. Shen is here! Mr. Shen is here!"
Immediately, soldiers, police, and thugs began to forcibly clear pedestrians from both sides of the main road!
Some pedestrians who walked a little slower were quietly dragged aside by the thugs, beaten without a sound, and then dragged away.
Gao Jianfei, holding Song Ying's hand, gently stepped back. During this process, Tang Bao, who had been peering around to watch the commotion, slowed down and was kicked hard in the stomach by a black-clad thug. Tang Bao immediately glared angrily, but Gao Jianfei pulled him away. Under the cover of the surrounding passersby, the aggressive black-clad thug stopped chasing Tang Bao.
Clearly, Shen Bing hadn't given prior notice about this trip. As a result, the road, being quite busy and crowded, caused some congestion and chaos. However, thanks to the relatively violent methods of Shen Bing's men, the situation was effectively controlled, and soon the road was clear of all loiterers.
Gao Jianfei watched silently, his heart pounding... It seemed that, despite both being exorcists, Shen Bing and he operated very differently. He was a free spirit, like a hermit. Shen Bing, on the other hand, had established his own regime on this planet, and his henchmen were all from underground forces, serving under him. The fact that there were thousands of underground henchmen on this one street indicated that Shen Bing's underground kingdom was vast.
The security situation in Longqiu is very chaotic, and Shen Bing has also kept so many thugs from underground forces under his command. It is conceivable that Shen Bing usually relies on force and violence to rule over the people of the five countries under his jurisdiction.
As for the fact that Shen Bing is outwardly a medical expert, scientist, geographer, and philanthropist, this has also deceived most of the people. He has been deified.
During this time, when Gao Jianfei was researching Shen Bing's materials, he was surprised to find that he had read articles praising Shen Bing in the Chinese language textbooks of elementary, middle, high school, and university students in the five northern countries of the Dragon Ball.
This is almost impossible on this earth.
In other words, Shen Bing used these methods to subtly and gradually turn the next generation, and even the generation after that, of Longqiu and the Northern Continent into his followers.
No wonder, back when Gao Jianfei and Luo Linlin, the young lady from Hengnuo Kingdom, worked together, Luo Linlin greatly admired Shen Bing.
Gao Jianfei and Song Ying, hand in hand, watched coldly.
At the beginning of the main road, several luxury cars led the way, with a convertible in the middle. A refined man in a sharp suit and gold-rimmed glasses stood ramrod straight on the convertible. His face was all smiles, a confident and radiant smile, and his every gesture exuded an air of royalty. He was truly imposing.
Behind the convertible followed several luxury cars, forming a convoy of opulent vehicles. Glamorous. Imposing.
Enthusiastic applause and cheers began to erupt from both sides of the road.
“It’s Shen Bing.” Gao Jianfei recognized the guy at a glance.
"Jianfei, should we make our move now?" Tang Bao said coldly in Gao Jianfei's ear. "This old bastard, with his pretentious attitude, is utterly despicable. I want to kill him right now!"
Zheng Cuiyun, Nie Xiaoxia, and Song Ying, who were standing to the side, all had a restless, eager expression on their faces.
Zhuo Xiaowei said, "It would be a bit troublesome to take action now."
Gao Jianfei nodded in agreement. "Shen Bing is cautious when traveling. If I'm not mistaken, there should be at least a thousand snipers hiding in this area. Moreover, there are many civilians here, and taking action would cause unnecessary deaths and riots."
Shen Bing was currently highly focused, ready to retreat into the ghost's lair at the slightest disturbance. He was an exorcist, possessing the same ability as me to seek refuge there. Therefore, we either shouldn't make a move, or we should eliminate him outright!
Zhuo Xiaowei added, “During the press conference, Shen Bing's vigilance will be lessened by the enthusiastic atmosphere. Besides, given the security measures in place for the press conference, Shen Bing shouldn't suspect anyone of infiltrating to assassinate her. Also, those participating in that press conference were basically all Shen Bing's own people. Ordinary citizens weren't qualified to attend. So, there's nothing to worry about if an assassination attempt were to occur at that time.”
Gao Jianfei smiled. "That's right. Often, the situations that Shen Bing finds unbelievable, the situations that she thinks are well-prepared, are actually suitable for assassination. This is called the reversal of extremes."
After a pause, Gao Jianfei murmured, "I must kill with a single blow!"
Create chaos, and kill with one blow!
Looking up at Shen Bing again, although he appeared amiable and kind, like a saintly figure educating his people, a hint of ruthlessness and coldness still flickered in his eyes. It was clear that this man was a decisive and merciless tyrant.
"Last time, Shangguan Chuxiong told me that Shen Bing had pieced together the skills of 'Kumārajīva,' an important character from the novel *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*, and learned Kumārajīva's martial arts. Of course, Shen Bing is a level 7 exorcist, so he must have learned more than just Kumārajīva's martial arts; he should also know the skills of many other powerful figures. But at least, he has profound internal strength and knows the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts, the Lesser Formless Skill, and other divine skills. To achieve a one-hit kill, one would need to reach the level of the Sword God Xie Xiaofeng, directly lock onto him, and then use the Crescent Moon Blade to instantly kill him," Gao Jianfei estimated in his mind. Moreover, seeing that Shen Bing's temples were slightly bulging and his eyes were shining with divine light, he knew that this guy was definitely not simple.
In his convertible, Shen Bing waved frequently to the surrounding crowd, but he seemed somewhat detached from the atmosphere. His eyes held a hint of disdain.
Just then, an unexpected incident occurred. Suddenly, a young child, only a few years old, darted out from the front of the convoy, causing the first car in the front row to brake abruptly, throwing the entire convoy off balance and forcing them to brake suddenly. Shen Bing, standing in the convertible, immediately flashed a look of disgust and murderous intent in his eyes. However, he quickly changed to a compassionate expression and laughed loudly, "Haha, it's nothing, just a clever kid."
Several thugs in black quickly rushed out and grabbed the child.
"Whose child is this? Take them home, but don't be rash," Shen Bing said deliberately. However, a suggestive look flashed across her eyes.
Then, Gao Jianfei saw the men in black grab the child and his family and turn the corner.