We spend our lives striving towards a just world,
but fate always tips the scales one way or the other.
Now, it has played a joke on my son.
A joke of only tears, cries, and sorrow.
Shang Chao! Shang Chao!
If this is what the world deems fair,
I refuse to accept it.
I will grasp fate by its throat, and tell it this:
since the scales have already tipped...
no one shall walk away from this
until this matter is settled.
I'm sorry...
What are you still doing here?
If you feel regret in your heart, you should go search for the murderer
and avenge Shang Chao
instead of standing here waiting for me to forgive you!
This is why I've come to you. To ask for your help.
The gunner's identity...
I could vaguely tell...
The scar on his neck
was the one I left.
Why have you come?
Uncle Rock had me bring you a drink.
Thanks.
Why did you choose to work by yourself instead of telling the Commission's agents?
Because the one who killed Shang Chao...
was supposed to be in jail for the kidnapping incident.
So... I can't trust anyone.
Not even me?
I'm sorry. I've made you and Uncle Rock worry.
There's something really important that I've got to do.
Hero Enlighter
Mr. Yang Cheng, do you have any thoughts on Shang Chao's death?
Please give us some information.
Mr. Yang Cheng, could you tell us some information?
Will you become a part of the company?
I've already finished investigating under Mr. Shand's orders.
The two kidnappers were still in jail,
but that was only on paper.
They themselves had been released during the incarceration.
Has the agent responsible for their case been found?
Your question would've still been valid a week ago.
I've investigated that agent's whereabouts.
He hasn't made any moves in over a week.
So he's either been asleep all week,
or he's already no longer part of this world.
To go through all this trouble to get those two scapegoats out,
these guys must have beef with you.
Even if they get caught again, they'd have a clear motive for this new crime.
That way, no one would suspect anyone to be behind-the-scenes—
the person who wants to ruin you repeatedly.
Mr. Yang Cheng, what do you have to say about Shang Chao's murderers
still being on the loose?
Will you continue to be active as New E-Soul?
Uncle Rock!
Hush.
The title of E-Soul has endured 34 long years.
I have also liked him deeply
and have fantasized about his maintaining peace and justice in this world.
But the truth is that a scale cannot be balanced by relying only on one side.
So, rather than leaving the weights to others,
we should become the weights ourselves.
I have decided that on the day of the 34th Anniversary,
I will...
challenge the previous E-Soul.
I'm not interested.
This is the perfect chance.
The supporters all want you to settle the score with this kid once and for all!
As long as you win the match,
your Trust Value will go up by at least 20%.
With that, we'll be able to work towards getting back into the top 10.
I didn't become E-Soul for some ranking.
It's not only ranking!
Do you still not see what this really means?
Silence is an admission of guilt.
Could Old E-Soul really be the murderer?
Old E-Soul's Trust Value continues to dwindle.
As of this week, his support has already decreased by 5%.
The "New and Old E-Soul Battle" continues to be a popular topic.
I've long gotten tired of that Old E-Soul's boring, deadpan face!
Guys, don't you agree that this handsome face is friendlier?
All you care about is extra useless crap.
Give me back my money! He's already changed!
From now on, I'll support the New E-Soul!
Everyone already thinks you're the Old E-Soul and he's the New E-Soul.
From just this, it's already very disadvantageous for you.
If you don't respond to the challenge, you're going to become an old man for real.
It may be a month, a week, or even tomorrow...
but soon, you'll no longer be E-Soul!
These gloves can produce such powerful punches...
Shang Chao designed this device for Yang Cheng.
When applied onto these gloves,
the reverse output will produce a punching force twice as strong.
Really?
But the pillar stays still, unlike people.
How can you guarantee you'll hit him?
Furthermore, their R&D is leagues above ours.
Their equipment's endurance is higher, and it even has a perfect guard mode.
Once activated, you won't be able to land a scratch on him.
I will hit him.
I will hit him no matter what.
Yang Cheng, you should take a break.
I must be faster than him.
That's how I can break his defenses.
This is the only path left to take.
Oh, yeah. If it's reverse psychology, I've got an idea.
If we could make him avoid turning on the guard system of his own volition,
wouldn't that be even better?
It's not possible for Yang Cheng to affect E-Soul's thinking.
No need for that.
As soon as E-Soul uses his signature move, Lightning Slash,
all of his defenses will open up.
But he won't use that.
His strongest move is usually Double Edge.
He knows this better than anyone.
Lightning Slash has a huge opening,
but its damage is much higher.
Ever since that fight,
he hasn't used it again.
Yang Cheng... What if we just stop?
There's a chance this might be a part of their plan.
To anger you and make you overreach,
so they can regain their morale.
I'm becoming more and more afraid.
I don't want to lose another friend.
I'm making this suggestion for a reason.
I have a way to make him give up defending and use Lightning Slash.
But you must be
confident enough that you'll hit him before the Lightning Slash hits you.
Like I said, I'll hit him.
I remember seeing you for the first time at the beginning of the school year.
It was raining hard at the time,
and everyone was dressed up for the opening ceremonies...
And not only did you arrive late,
you were also covered in mud.
The teacher asked you what had happened.
Just as everyone thought you would explain yourself, you said...
Maybe I'm just a bit more down-to-earth.
It wasn't until later that we found out you slipped in mud while trying to save a cat.
Who would've thought that dorky student
would be acting as another hero on a stage?
The roles were different, but you were still full of confidence.
The confidence that comes from knowing what you were doing and striving for.
Now, does that confidence still exist?
I know what I'm doing.
Is this really something you want to do?
Yes...
Do you still remember what I wanted you to promise me?
Yes.
But right now, I'm not just me.
I also carry the trust of tens of thousands of people.
If I run away now,
then all of my supporters will have to compromise with crime and evil.
This isn't running away!
Xia Qing!
The fight between the Old and New E-Soul is about to begin!
The fight between the Old and New E-Soul is ready to erupt.
The 34th Anniversary Event is about to become the battlefield.
The 34th Anniversary Event is about to become the battlefield!
Battle between New and Old E-Soul, who will be the ultimate winner?
I think that Old E-Soul has the advantage in battle experience
and equipment from his support team.
But don't forget: in this world, the source of power is still Trust Value.
At this time, New E-Soul's supporters have already begun to overtake those of Old E-Soul.
So the deciding factor for victory in this duel...
may very well be how the supporters respond to each hero's performance.
Lucky Cyan! Lucky Cyan! Lucky Cyan!
Stop! You can't keep fighting like this!
Why?
All the discussion is calling for you to use Lightning Slash.
If you try too hard to avoid it, it will negatively impact your Trust Value,
and that would place you at a disadvantage!
Who is directing the discussion?
I've always heard about it, but I've never seen it!
Things aren't looking good for Old E-Soul.
Why aren't you using it?
Come on, enlighten us!
He's leading us on!
Didn't he say he would use Lightning Slash?
He didn't lie to us all these years, did he?
With this, he can no longer avoid using that attack.
Uncle Rock, this advertising must've cost a lot, right?
You don't have to worry about that.
Just remember that you must win.
Wow! New E-Soul's gear looks so cool!
Yeah! I'd love to buy his merch!
New E-Soul's gear looks great!
You can't keep staying on the defensive!
Supporters are swaying toward his side.
If this goes on, you'll lose!
I can make it! This time...!
Shang Chao!
Yesterday, Shang Chao confessed to me.
Shang Chao!
Shang Chao...
Xia Qing, this is a VIP seat I prepared just for you!
Xia Qing!
I won't hesitate anymore!
Uncle Rock, why is the "Special Love Seat" so powerful?
It's not really magical or anything.
It's just that the view and the lighting is the best,
so it's obviously the best spot for a good confession.
I just set up a table there is all.
People are interesting creatures.
You can say that it doesn't influence anything,
but once you set the game rules,
things will all fall into place.
Let's not bother with the guy with 0 Trust Value.
I have a big order. Do you want to take it?
If you want your brother to live, then go finish off that fake.
Where is he? Please, let me see him first!
Breaking news.
The Commission has just announced
that there has been a merging of E-Soul's Trust Values.
That means that one of the two has already perished.
Eh? When did this store close?
Looks like it's been a while.
How long was it even open for?
Didn't they have good business, too?
The view certainly looks different from higher up.