Chapter 113: Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Fang Ziyang completely ignored the expressions of the investigators. Without waiting for their reaction, he quickly assigned tasks to his team and prepared to begin the tracking operation. This was all happening live.

By the time the investigators realized what was going on, it was too late to stop it. Fang Ziyang was indeed codenamed “Little Elf,” but he had already provided irrefutable evidence proving his innocence from the night before, rendering their reason for coming to take him away invalid. Now, with the whole world watching, he had every right to clear his name publicly, and they had no grounds to stop him!

The investigators exchanged uneasy glances. Not only had they failed to accomplish their mission, but it seemed they had also made a mess of things. But who could have predicted that Fang Ziyang would record a video last night?

The atmosphere at the scene was tense, while the live broadcast rooms across various countries were buzzing with excitement.

On Fang Ziyang’s side, everyone followed his instructions and took their positions, no longer paying attention to the surrounding stares. They all focused on completing their assigned tasks.

Meanwhile, Professor Yu, in the short time available, led the security team to secure the hotel’s electrical controls and network. He also brought a few reporters to livestream the event to prevent anyone from cutting off the power or internet, which could sabotage the operation. After all, cutting off power or internet might seem trivial, but in the online world, it’s the most direct and effective method of disruption!

Once Zhao Kairui and Yuan Zhuoting had completed the data barrier, Fang Ziyang, Tang Xun, and Xie Zheng immediately began their actions, their fingers flying across their keyboards.

“Brother, you’re responsible for the route to Country A…”

“My dear, you handle the route to Country H…”

“I’ll take care of the route to Country M. The investigator just mentioned that the intruder’s method is very similar to our new programming language. I suspect they might be using a simulation program that can mimic any code shell after running…”

“This type of simulation program is available on the market, but the effects are usually crude. Hold on, let me check this… This one is sophisticated, but it still has significant vulnerabilities. I’ve found a lead. I’ll send it to you guys right away; just follow this lead for the trace…”

As Fang Ziyang typed on the keyboard, he communicated with Tang Xun and Xie Zheng and explained things to the viewers in the livestream. After all, these technical matters are hard to understand without expertise, and even professionals need a certain level of knowledge to grasp them. Without explanation, the general public in the livestream would likely be confused, which wouldn’t achieve the effect Fang Ziyang wanted.

He had learned this tactic of using public opinion from Yan Tong in his previous life. Although he had always understood the importance of public opinion, he hadn’t paid much attention to it until he suffered multiple losses at Yan Tong’s hands. After reading the golden book that recorded the plot after his death, he realized that public opinion was far more powerful than he had imagined.

In the book, after his death, the James family’s dirty scandals were exposed. What should have been fatal blows ended up being brushed aside. Besides relying on the goldfinger materials provided by Yan Tong, the key factor was that Yan Tong had an excellent public image worldwide. Just a few words or a bit of “evidence” from him, and everyone would believe him unconditionally.

So now… Fang Ziyang could also use public opinion to protect and help himself and his people.

Using a livestream format for this tech competition was indeed a very smart decision. Some people were going to regret it deeply after the competition.

Fang Ziyang and Tang Xun, having trained together at the base for a year, already had the advantage of being naturally close due to their blood relationship. By now, their teamwork was highly synchronized. Although Xie Zheng hadn’t worked with them as much, he was Fang Ziyang’s partner, and they had a natural understanding and trust between them. Moreover, Xie Zheng, who usually kept a low profile, was no less skilled; his codename “Heavenly Scourge” was not just for show.

Xie Zheng and Tang Xun had been friends for many years, so they also had a certain level of mutual understanding.

As a result, the three of them worked together seamlessly, each handling one data line without any signs of difficulty or panic.

Meanwhile, knowledgeable viewers online were getting excited by their operations.

“Wow, look at Xie Zheng’s computer! Isn’t that code ‘Heavenly Scourge’s’ signature move? I can’t be wrong—only Heavenly Scourge uses this code! Holy crap, Xie Zheng is actually Heavenly Scourge? Is this finally a big reveal?”

“Oh my god, I used to think the ‘Little Elf’ thing was just hype since there was no interaction between him and Heavenly Scourge on the forums, but they’re really a couple!”

“No wonder. I always felt that Heavenly Scourge’s style was a bit familiar. It turns out it’s really similar to Xie Zheng! No wonder Xie Zheng could start New World Technology; he’s Heavenly Scourge, for crying out loud. This feels like a dream…”

“So Xie Zheng is Heavenly Scourge, but what’s Tang Xun’s codename? Tang Xun’s operation is also amazing, but I can’t figure out which legend he might be.”

“Tang Xun probably doesn’t have a codename. I’ve heard he was recruited by the National Security Bureau long ago, and according to the rules, he’s not allowed to act independently outside…”

“I’m totally impressed. Haven’t you noticed that this entire family is incredible? All four of them are big shots!”

“Haha, I’ve wanted to say that for a while… A scientific research giant, a business tycoon. Tang Xun’s partner is low-key, but there are rumors that he comes from an overseas conglomerate family. And now Fang Ziyang is a rising star we’ve practically watched grow into fame.”

“This family of four, with two couples—saying they’re a strong alliance is an understatement. It’s more like a ‘super-strong’ alliance. I can already foresee the birth of a powerful family…”

“Um, if you guys put it that way… if I bribe King Yama now for a chance to be reincarnated, do I still have time?”

“No, it’s too late, haha.”

Netizens love gossip. While they do pay attention to the technical aspects, they are more interested in scandals and rumors. After all, most ordinary people don’t really understand the technology; they’re just here because it’s a national-level event, joining in for the excitement. It’s like spectators watching the Olympics—not all of them are sports enthusiasts; they just enjoy the thrill of competition and the lively atmosphere.

So, in the eyes of the general audience, they were more interested in the identities and relationships of Fang Ziyang and his group rather than the technical details. And at this moment, Fang Ziyang and his team didn’t mind exposing their alter egos.

First of all, an alias can always be changed; secondly, none of their aliases had any black history of illegal activities. Even if they had, it was done so discreetly that no evidence was left behind. So, it didn’t matter if they were exposed—they might just attract some enemies they had offended in the past. But it’s not like they weren’t already under scrutiny by many people.

Thus, they made no effort to conceal their identities during their operations, and who knows, they might even boost the stock prices of New World Technology and Dongsheng Pharmaceuticals in the process.

As the three of them continued their in-depth operations, the gossip in the live chat gradually gave way to comments from professionals:

“This operation is seriously impressive, 666! I thought it was a dead end, but they managed to carve out a path…”

“It’s not carving; it’s a diversion. The main thing is that Fang Ziyang and the others are launching such a massive attack that it’s multiplied several times over, completely surpassing world records, so these diversions are useless.”

“They even managed to find such a hidden data channel. I’m totally floored.”

“It seems the opponent is scared too—the traces they left behind have been found, and they’re starting to fight back…”

As the pursuit became more intense, the live chat was increasingly dominated by excited and active professionals.

In a certain computer room, the people inside became truly anxious as Fang Ziyang and his team’s attack grew more intense, and it looked like it would take less than ten minutes for them to be traced back through the internet.

“My God, are these three people crazy?”

“Mr. Shi, think of something quick! I can’t hold on any longer. In less than ten minutes, they’ll have tracked me down!”

“Cut the internet, hurry up and cut it!”

The three people sent to help were sweating profusely, their faces filled with anxiety, their voices trembling.

Shi Liangchen, seeing this, remained calm and coldly ordered, “Quiet! Do your best to maintain the firewall; I’ll handle the rest.”

As he spoke, Shi Liangchen swiftly tapped on the keyboard a few times.

The three who had been under intense pressure suddenly felt a lot more at ease, and they breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Shi Liangchen with grateful eyes. They couldn’t help but think, as expected from someone associated with Mr. Moore—he really is on a different level.

Just as they were feeling grateful, Shi Liangchen, who had been diligently working, suddenly stopped.

“Mr. Shi, what’s wrong?” The three of them looked at him in confusion.

“The opponent is too difficult to deal with. I need to use a special method. You hold the line; I need to grab an instrument…”

Without waiting for them to ask more questions, Shi Liangchen walked toward a computer bag placed in the corner.

Since it was a critical moment, the three of them didn’t have time to keep their attention on Shi Liangchen. Seeing that he was just going to the corner to get something, they quickly turned their focus back to their screens.

But in that brief moment of distraction, Shi Liangchen swiftly activated a wristband on his arm, then, without any hesitation, pushed open the window and jumped directly from the high-rise building, over thirty stories up.

“My God, Mr. Shi just jumped!”

Hearing the commotion, the three of them turned to see that Shi Liangchen had already fallen out of the window, causing them to scream in shock.

However, because the room was well soundproofed, their screams didn’t reach anyone outside the room.

When they realized what had happened, they immediately ran to the window to check, but they didn’t see the expected gruesome scene. Outside was empty and silent, with no sign of someone having just jumped.

The three of them were left in shock and confusion.

At this moment, Fang Ziyang and his team finally completed their trace, and the control of all the computers and electronic devices in the room changed hands in an instant.

And then, the faces of the three people appeared in front of the audience watching the global livestream.

“These three look like… the team leaders of the R, U, and A country teams… right?” An eagle-eyed viewer quickly recognized them.

The three turned around and saw the live broadcast displayed on the computer screen. Their faces instantly turned pale, and only two words echoed in their minds: It’s over.

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