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Boom—
Just then, the broken bridge sections on both sides collapsed several meters further.
Due to the damaged bridge pillars nearby, the two sections of the bridge, no longer anchored by steel cables, swayed violently from side to side in mid-air like a headless snake.
As a result, the civilians who hadn't managed to escape far could not take a single step forward.
They could only lie on the ground, letting out screams of terror and despair.
And the continuously collapsing and tilting bridge deck caused large numbers of cars to slide uncontrollably down towards the broken section.
The situation became increasingly dire—
If no intervention was made, the entire bridge could potentially suffer a large-scale collapse at any moment.
Seeing this, Gwen's eyes flashed with determination.
At this moment, she couldn't possibly rescue everyone on both sides of the broken bridge simultaneously.
So, to help these people, there seemed to be only one extremely dangerous method left.
Without any hesitation.
Gwen immediately leaped down from the broken bridge section.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
As she fell, streams of web fluid continuously shot out from her wrists.
They stuck to strong points on the broken sections of the bridge on both sides.
Finally, she shot another web line, sticking it to the steel cable above, and used the leverage to swing upwards.
As she flew up, she shot several more web lines to both sides, gripping them all in her Hands and pulling with all her might.
She attempted to temporarily restore the bridge's stability, thereby buying the civilians in the dangerous areas on both sides a chance to escape.
"Everyone… hurry and escape! I… I can't hold on for much longer!"
Gwen had clearly overestimated her own strength.
Even though she could easily lift private cars weighing 1 to 2 tons on a normal day.
But the current situation was completely different.
Even as Gwen pulled on the web lines with all her might, the terrifying immense force from the two broken bridge sections was almost tearing her in half.
If she continued, she probably wouldn't last even 30 seconds!
Yet, seeing that the civilians below had not fully escaped the dangerous area, Gwen dared not let go of her Hands.
Because once she let go, nearly a hundred people would instantly fall into the sea along with the broken bridge sections.
What to do?
What to do?
Just as Gwen was feeling desperate, she suddenly remembered the voice that had echoed in her mind earlier.
So, she immediately shouted:
"Whoever you are, didn't you say you would lend me strength earlier?"
However, Khorne felt a little displeased at this.
No, I lent you strength because I wanted you to kill, not to save people!
Otherwise, wouldn't it have been better if I had directly bestowed upon you the power of Courage?
Don't you know, if you don't complete the task given by the Boss, the consequences are very serious.
However, abandoning Gwen now and choosing another God Chosen would definitely be too late.
Khorne could only adopt the idea of "long-term investment" and give the other party a taste of sweetness first.
"That's right, if you want power, then shout out My name loudly."
Gwen felt an incredibly powerful force building up within her, ready to be unleashed.
However, to successfully unleash this power, it seemed she needed a key to open the "door of confinement."
Without any prompting.
Eight large characters appeared in Gwen's mind, as if by some unseen force.
She screamed them out without thinking.
"Blood for the Blood God, Skulls for the Skull Throne!!!"
"Contract Concluded."
"Very good, Gwen, go and fully enjoy the pleasure that power brings… Once you've tasted it, you'll never be able to stop!"
Boom—
Although Gwen didn't understand what these eight words meant.
She could, however, clearly feel that the voice that had been bothering her earlier seemed to have vanished from her mind at this moment.
But her attention was immediately drawn to a terrifying power that instantly filled her entire body, so strong that it made her soul tremble.
From a perspective imperceptible to the naked eye, Gwen was now enveloped in a crimson glow.
The "sacred" rune symbolizing Khorne also appeared on her forehead.
"Huh?!"
Gwen was surprised to find that the intense tearing sensation that had permeated her body earlier had vanished.
She even had enough strength now to pull the two broken bridge sections even closer.
Even the web lines connected to the broken sections on both sides, which were on the verge of snapping, became incredibly tough under the blessing of a mysterious crimson power.
The two violently shaking bridge sections had indeed regained stability thanks to Gwen's efforts.
"Everyone, look, it's Spider-Woman…"
"That's right, she saved us!"
"Everyone, hurry and escape, don't let Spider-Woman's efforts be in vain."
And the civilians who had been lying on the ground waiting to die, quickly fled to safety amidst tearful cheers.
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A moment later.
Only when everyone had fled to safety did Gwen release the web lines in her Hands.
Rumble…!!!
The two bridge sections immediately collapsed another twenty meters backward, finally stabilizing before the next bridge pillar.
Concrete blocks plummeting from the bridge deck continuously stirred up towering columns of water on the sea surface.
Several rescue speedboats had already headed towards the civilians who had fallen into the water.
"Long live Spider-Woman! She bought us time to escape."
"That's right, she's a true hero…"
The civilians who had successfully escaped in the distance spontaneously applauded and cheered for Gwen.
However.
At this moment, Gwen had no time to pay attention to the civilians below.
She flipped and leaped onto the top of the steel cable.
Anxiously searching for the three off-road vehicles.
However, during the time she spent rescuing people, the three off-road vehicles from The Hand had already vanished without a trace.
But just as Gwen was about to give up with a look of disappointment.
She suddenly noticed three abnormally bright red dots speeding towards Hell's Kitchen in the dazzling city lights at the edge of her vision.
"Hmph, this time you scumbags definitely won't escape…"
Although Gwen wasn't sure why she could spot these three targets from such a distance.
It was clear that this special power came from the "Blood God" who had just lent her immense strength.
However, now was clearly not a good time to ponder the other party's motives.
Gwen spread her arms and leaped down from the hundred-meter-high steel cable, performing a perfect leap of faith.
Before hitting the ground, she shot a web line, her body tracing a perfect arc close to the ground, and leaped into the sky again.
In just a few ups and downs, her figure had already flown several hundred meters.
Chasing after the area where the three red dots were located.
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Hell's Kitchen.
In a dilapidated warehouse.
Ferdinand opened the car door and stepped out, his face grim as he instructed his subordinates:
"Quickly send the sacrifices from the car to the basement; someone will come to pick them up later."
Then he picked up his phone and called his superior—Botou, one of The Five Fingers of The Hand.
"Mr. Botou, we were attacked by Spider-Woman while transporting the sacrifices. We only brought back 15 sacrifices this time… I hope you can explain to My Lord black sky."
"I understand."
A slightly displeased male voice came from the other end of the phone, "My Lord black sky is already on his way there. Before that, keep a close eye on those sacrifices. If anything else goes wrong, even I won't be able to protect you."
However.
Just as Ferdinand hung up the phone, he heard a loud noise from the warehouse door.
Immediately after, Gwen, dressed in her black and white suit, appeared before him.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
Before The Hand members could react.
They were already wrapped up like mummies by several web lines.
Gwen stepped in front of Ferdinand and asked in a cold voice:
"Take me to those children!"
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"Spider-Woman, those sacrifices are specially prepared for My Lord black sky. If you know what's good for you, leave here quickly. There will be no good end for those who oppose us, The Hand."
Ferdinand said, feigning composure, "I know you are very strong, but you are definitely no match for My Lord black sky."
But before he could finish speaking.
Gwen grabbed one of his arms, then with a slight pull, she actually tore that arm off Ferdinand's shoulder.
Blood immediately gushed from the wound.
Although Gwen had always adhered to a no-kill policy after becoming Spider-Woman.
These human traffickers, however, had clearly crossed her line, and had even senselessly blown up the bridge, causing the deaths of so many innocent lives.
Gwen felt a raging inferno surging in her chest; if she didn't find an outlet to vent it, it would eventually consume her.
And these scumbags were the perfect targets.
Because they simply didn't deserve her kindness.
"I'll say it one last time, take me to those children…"
The two then descended the stairs and soon arrived in a very spacious underground structure.
After walking a short distance further.
A pale-faced Ferdinand collapsed to the ground with a "thud" due to excessive blood loss, and soon stopped breathing.
Gwen completely ignored the fate of this scumbag and continued forward.
After successively dealing with several Hand guards hiding in the shadows who attempted to ambush her, she finally arrived at the cell where the teenagers were being held.
Fifteen teenagers, only a few years younger than her, stood motionless in the cell with vacant eyes.
They were like 15 lifeless walking corpses.
Why were they sold here?
Their families must be very worried now, right?
They should… all have fathers, right?!
Gwen felt something in her heart being sharply pricked.
She even found it hard to look directly at these poor children… Although, in terms of age, she was also a child, having just turned 18 and still attending university.
But from the moment she lost her father, she was "forced" to grow up!
"Everyone, hurry and leave with me, I'll get you out."
Gwen opened the cell door and kept urging the teenagers inside.
But the teenagers inside remained oblivious.
They continued to stand motionless in place with dull eyes.
"What's going on? Are… are they all hypnotized?"
Gwen, sensing that something was amiss, was about to enter the cell to pull the teenagers out with her web lines when.
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Her Spider-Sense suddenly warned her.
At the same time, a figure appeared silently behind her like a ghost.
Swish—
Accompanied by a flash of cold light, a sharp katana stabbed directly at Gwen's back.
Under the warning of her Spider-Sense, Gwen leaped forward, barely dodging the fatal blow.
"Oh? You were able to escape my assassination in that situation? It seems you are no ordinary person."
A young woman in a black trench coat, with long black hair and a face that looked Eurasian, looked at Gwen with curiosity.
"It must have been you who hindered our plan to transport the sacrifices at the dock, right?"
Gwen did not answer her question, but instead retorted angrily, "Why are you harming these innocent children?"
"Innocent?"
The black-haired woman seemed to have not heard such a foolish word in a long time, and a mocking smile immediately appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"This World only follows the law of the jungle, and the innocent and the weak are destined to become the 'food' of the strong."
"And these 'sacrifices,' through self-sacrifice, allow me to gain even greater power. This is the only meaning of their existence…"
"On the contrary, you, possessing such powerful strength, yet your thoughts are childish to the point of being laughable."
"Why don't you join our Hand? I will help you become even stronger, teach you how to see the true laws operating in this World… and then conquer the World with me."
That's right.
This black-haired woman was none other than Erica, who had recently backstabbed Alexandra, one of The Five Fingers of The Hand, and successfully ascended to the position of leader, black sky.
Having just taken power, she seemed to think highly of Gwen, who was also a woman and possessed great power.
That's why she extended an olive branch to the other party at this moment, putting aside past grievances.
"Bullshit!!"
No matter how well-mannered Gwen was, she couldn't help but curse at this moment.
"The meaning of those children's lives is not for you, a cultist, to bestow, because you are not worthy… And I will absolutely never cooperate with child traffickers."
Gwen then shot several web nets at Erica.
Then she shot a web line at the ceiling, and her body rapidly glided forward, propelled by the powerful swinging force.
Her long legs stretched straight in mid-air.
She wanted to quickly end the fight with a flying kick to the face.
However.
Just as those web nets were about to cover Erica.
The other party's figure created a series of afterimages, disappearing into the darkness beyond the reach of the lights in the blink of an eye.
Even Gwen's subsequent flying kick missed its target.
"So fast!"