The Truth About Su Chen's Origins
As the investigators left, Su Chen remained seated in silence. The Tianlong Family...
If what the system said was true, then his lineage was beyond ordinary. His great-grandfather was the ruler of one of the most powerful hidden families, yet his identity had been erased. Someone had deliberately cut him off from his true inheritance.
"System," Su Chen asked, his voice calm but firm, "how much can you tell me about the Tianlong Family?"
Ding! The Tianlong Family was once the supreme ruling force in the Eastern world, controlling industries, politics, and hidden martial arts sects. However, 30 years ago, an internal betrayal led to its downfall. The family scattered, its power broken. Host is the last direct heir.
Su Chen's eyes gleamed coldly. So someone destroyed my family?
Ding! Affirmative. However, remnants of the family's power still exist in the shadows, waiting for the true heir to rise again.
Su Chen clenched his fist. If my bloodline was erased, then I'll carve my name into history once more.
Ding! New mission unlocked: Reclaim the Tianlong Family and restore its dominance.
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Assembling the Hidden Power
Later that evening, Su Chen was in his study when his phone vibrated. A message flashed on the screen:
Unknown Number: If you want answers, come to the old Tianlong estate. Midnight.
A smirk played on Su Chen's lips. It seems someone is still watching.
At exactly midnight, a black Rolls Royce Phantom left his mansion, heading toward a secluded location on the outskirts of the city. The estate had been abandoned for decades, yet as Su Chen arrived, several figures in black stood in the shadows.
An elderly man with piercing eyes stepped forward. "Young Master Su, we've waited for your return."
Su Chen raised an eyebrow. "You know who I am?"
The elder nodded. "We are the last loyal guards of the Tianlong Family. We have been protecting its hidden assets, waiting for the rightful heir to reclaim them."
Ding! Host has activated the hidden authority of the Tianlong Family. Would you like to inherit full control of its secret assets?
"Yes."
Ding! Activating… Access granted!
The elder kneeled. "Master, from this moment on, the Tianlong Family is yours to command. Our hidden guards, secret industries, and financial reserves belong to you."
Su Chen's smirk widened. Now, let's see who tried to erase me.
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Crushing the Betrayers
With his newfound power, Su Chen wasted no time investigating the traitors who destroyed the Tianlong Family.
Ding! Scanning… The betrayal was orchestrated by the Bai Family, the Li Conglomerate, and an unknown force from overseas.
Su Chen's gaze turned ice-cold. "Then let's begin by crushing the Bai Family."
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The Bai Family's Downfall
The Bai Family, once an ally of the Tianlongs, had betrayed them for personal gain. They now controlled vast real estate, backed by hidden underworld forces.
Su Chen summoned Song Hei and Chen Dong.
"Chen Dong, I'm investing 10 billion into your company. Use it to target Bai Family businesses."
Chen Dong's eyes widened. "Boss… 10 billion?!"
Su Chen smirked. "Make it hurt."
Ding! The Bai Family's stocks are now under attack!
Within 24 hours, their real estate empire was crippled. Projects were halted, banks withdrew loans, and business partners fled.
Inside the Bai Family estate, Bai Ming, the family head, was sweating bullets. "Who is doing this?!"
Just then, a subordinate rushed in. "Master Bai, it's Su Chen!"
Bai Ming's face paled. "H-how?!"
A cold voice rang out behind them.
"Still alive, Bai Ming?"
Everyone turned in horror. Su Chen had arrived, standing in the middle of their grand hall, surrounded by elite guards dressed in black.
"You…! This is Tianlong Family's hidden force!" Bai Ming gasped.
Su Chen smirked. "I've come to reclaim what was stolen."
The guards stormed the estate, dragging Bai Ming forward.
"Please! Mercy!" Bai Ming begged.
Su Chen's voice was indifferent. "Mercy? Did you show mercy when you destroyed my family?"
Bai Ming trembled. "It wasn't me! The Li Conglomerate forced us!"
Ding! Mission complete: Bai Family annihilated. Reward: 20 billion cash and full control of their assets.
Su Chen turned. "Good. Next, I'll deal with the Li Conglomerate."
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Facing the True Mastermind
As Su Chen continued his revenge, his wealth and power skyrocketed. The international market trembled, unable to understand how Su Chen had risen so quickly.
Then, an anonymous email arrived.
"Su Chen, you've come far. But the real enemy isn't the Bai or Li Families. If you want the truth, come to Venice, Italy. Let's see if you're worthy."
Su Chen smirked. An invitation? How interesting.
Ding! New Mission Unlocked: Travel to Venice and uncover the final mastermind behind the Tianlong Family's downfall.
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The Journey to Italy
The next day, Su Chen boarded a private jet, accompanied by Ye Meng, Song Hei, and his elite guards.
As the jet soared through the sky, Ye Meng held Su Chen's hand. "Su Chen, will you be okay?"
Su Chen chuckled. "Of course. I've only just begun."
In Italy, a masked figure sat in a luxurious villa, staring at Su Chen's photo.
"Finally, the heir of Tianlong appears."
The stage was set.
The final battle for his family's legacy was about to begin.
The Truth Behind the Shadows
As the private jet descended upon Venice, the golden glow of the city's waterways shimmered beneath the night sky. Su Chen's eyes remained calm, yet sharp as a blade. The email had come from someone who knew far too much.
"Boss," Song Hei spoke, glancing at his phone. "We received another message."
Su Chen took the device and read the short, cryptic words:
'Come to San Marco Square at midnight. Alone.'
He smirked. They think they can dictate the terms? Interesting.
Ye Meng frowned. "It's obviously a trap. Why go alone?"
Su Chen leaned back in his seat. "Because I want to see who dares to challenge me. Don't worry, I'll have my own arrangements."
Ding! New Mission: Meet the mastermind behind the Tianlong Family's destruction. Completion Reward: ???
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Midnight Meeting at San Marco
At exactly midnight, Su Chen walked into the square, hands in his pockets. Despite the lateness of the hour, the area still had lingering tourists. But among them, a single man stood out—a figure in a dark suit, wearing a silver mask.
"So, you really came." The voice was deep, laced with amusement.
Su Chen raised an eyebrow. "I like to give my enemies a chance before I destroy them."
The masked man chuckled. "Confident. Just like your great-grandfather. But confidence alone won't save you."
Su Chen's smirk didn't waver. "Then let's skip the games. Who are you?"
The man stepped forward, his silver mask gleaming under the streetlights. "I go by many names, but you can call me… Nero. I was the one who orchestrated the fall of the Tianlong Family."
Su Chen's gaze turned icy. "Then you should have stayed hidden."
Nero tilted his head. "You don't seem surprised. Interesting."
Ding! Host has activated 'God-Level Insight.' Scanning target…
[Name: Nero]
[Identity: Leader of the Black Ouroboros Organization]
[Strength Level: ???]
[Affiliation: Unknown Royal Bloodline]
Su Chen's mind processed the information instantly. An underground royal family? No wonder they were able to erase the Tianlongs from history.
Nero gestured toward a nearby gondola. "Come, let's talk properly."
Su Chen didn't move. "You think I'd step into a trap so easily?"
Nero laughed. "A trap? No, Mr. Su. This is an invitation."
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Secrets of the Past
Seated inside the luxurious gondola, Nero poured two glasses of wine. "Your great-grandfather was once my greatest rival. The Tianlong Family ruled the East, and my Black Ouroboros ruled the underground world of the West."
Su Chen swirled his glass, uninterested. "And?"
Nero leaned forward. "He won. The Tianlong Family was untouchable. But then… something happened. He disappeared."
Su Chen's fingers tightened around the glass.
Nero smirked. "You don't know, do you? Your great-grandfather wasn't just erased. He was betrayed from within."
Ding! New Clue Discovered: Internal Betrayal in the Tianlong Family!
Su Chen's expression didn't change, but his heart burned with a cold rage.
"Who?" he asked.
Nero took a sip of wine. "I'll tell you… if you can survive."
In an instant, he snapped his fingers.
Boom!
The gondola exploded.
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The Battle in the Canals
Su Chen had already sensed the danger and leaped onto the nearby pier just in time. The explosion sent waves crashing through the narrow canals.
From the rooftops, masked assassins emerged, their blades glinting under the moonlight.
Ding! Host is under attack! Activating God-Level Reflexes!
Su Chen dodged the first strike effortlessly, catching his attacker's wrist and snapping it in one motion. He grabbed the fallen dagger and threw it with pinpoint accuracy, taking down another assassin.
From a nearby bridge, Song Hei and Ye Meng arrived with a team of black-suited guards.
"Boss, we're here!" Song Hei shouted.
Su Chen's voice was cold. "Eliminate them."
Gunfire erupted. The assassins, realizing they had underestimated their target, tried to retreat. But Su Chen was faster. With lightning speed, he appeared in front of one, delivering a devastating punch to the gut, sending the man flying into the water.
In just minutes, the attackers were either dead or fleeing.
Su Chen turned his gaze upward. Nero stood on the highest rooftop, watching with interest.
"Well played," Nero called out. "Let's continue this game, Su Chen. The next clue about your family awaits you… in Switzerland."
With a final laugh, he disappeared into the night.
Ding! Mission Update: Travel to Switzerland and uncover the hidden traitor!
Su Chen exhaled slowly. Fine. I'll play your game. But in the end, I'm the one who will win.
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A New Power Awakens
Back at his private villa in Venice, Su Chen sat in deep thought. His great-grandfather had been betrayed from within. Someone in the Tianlong Family had sold them out to Nero's organization.
Ding! Host has unlocked a new ability: 'Tianlong Bloodline Suppression.'
Su Chen felt a surge of energy course through his veins. A golden aura flickered around him before vanishing.
Ding! This ability allows host to suppress any bloodline weaker than the Tianlong lineage. It can also force hidden enemies to reveal themselves.
Su Chen smirked. Now this is getting interesting.
The next morning, he boarded his private jet to Switzerland.
It was time to find the traitor.
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The Hidden Enemy in Switzerland
Upon landing in Zurich, Su Chen immediately noticed something strange. A group of men in black suits was already waiting for him at the airport.
One of them, an old man with silver hair, stepped forward.
"Young Master Su," the man said with a bow. "My name is Klaus. I serve the hidden branch of the Tianlong Family."
Su Chen narrowed his eyes. "Hidden branch?"
Klaus nodded. "Not all of us betrayed the family. Some of us remained loyal… waiting for your return."
Ding! New Clue Unlocked: A hidden faction of the Tianlong Family still exists!
Su Chen's smirk returned. "Good. Then tell me, Klaus… who is the traitor?"
Klaus hesitated, then whispered a single name:
"Your uncle."
Su Chen's expression darkened.
"My uncle… is still alive?"
Klaus nodded. "Yes. And he's the true mastermind behind the Tianlong Family's downfall."
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The Final Confrontation Begins
As Su Chen sat in the back of a luxury car, his fingers tapped against the armrest. His uncle… the man who betrayed their family… was still out there.
Ding! New Mission: Confront the traitor and reclaim the Tianlong Family's full inheritance!
A cruel smile formed on Su Chen's lips.
"Drive faster. I'm done playing games."
The battle for the Tianlong legacy was about to reach its climax.
To be continued....