I Can See Your Combat Power

Yan Lingjing is thirty-five years old this year, at the peak of the Mortal Realm with unity of spirit and intent. After receiving instructions from Mi Chu, he began to instruct the three groups in front of him about their tasks for tonight. “Our target tonight is to capture that group of children and Mi Bai, the last survivor of Mi Family Village.”

Any action taken in Xiling City must have a justifiable reason, even for a wealthy young master like Mi Chu. Therefore, this time, their plan is to capture the remnants of the Mi Family Village that slipped through the net more than a decade ago.

Unfolding the map in his hand and pointing to several key locations, Yan Lingjing continued: “The terrain of Fengqing Alley is complex. This is where our target is located. Target one: Mi Bai, the remaining member of the Mi Family Village, hiding in Xiling. He used to be a clerk at Qingfeng Bank, now he is a painter, at the peak of the Mortal Realm, must be captured alive.” “Target two: The secret disciples cultivated by the remnants of the Mi Family Village, mostly abandoned children on the streets of Xiling, ranging in age from four to eight, totaling over forty. Understand?”

The three team leaders standing at the front of the square formation couldn’t help but sneer at Yan Lingjing’s explanation, as they felt such a mission was simple enough that a single team would suffice. They wondered why three teams were needed. They were all elite warriors who had fought on the battlefield and didn’t need to rely on numbers to complete a mission.

Seeing the look in the three men’s eyes, Yan Lingjing knew what they were thinking, so he pointed at the map and continued: “First team and I will break in from the front where a Mortal Realm squad is stationed, the only current resistance of our target. Be swift and don’t consider casualties!

“Yes!”

After arranging the tasks for the first team, Yan Lingjing pointed to two locations just two streets away from the target on the map and continued: “Fengqing Alley, a mixed dwelling of all walks of life in Xiling, every house has its own underground passage. The target’s building has even two! Therefore, the second and third teams must guard at the ends of those passages. When we start at the front door, release the Soul-Departing Incense into the tunnels, don’t let a single fly escape, understood?”

“Yes!”

“Use the beast roar as a signal, the sand timer to keep time, finish the mission within one sandglass.” Yan Lingjing gave his final instructions to the three teams, then turned to seek approval from Mi Chu: “Young Master, do you approve?”

The nine Mortal Realm soldiers watched Mi Chu, who stood with his hands behind his back, in anticipation of the final order to go into battle.

Mi Chu nodded, very satisfied with the plan and the warriors before him. He proclaimed: “Victory and triumph!”

Yan Lingjing led the three Mortal Realm teams out of the Beast King Residence. Bathed in the moonlight that draped them in silver armor, the mighty soldiers rushed towards their target in Fengqing Alley, West City.

The night at Fengqing Alley was chillingly quiet, without a trace of human activity, let alone the crowing of poultry.

In the corners where all sorts of people mixed, the terrain was complex. The night in Fengqing Alley was a symbol of danger, so every household would lock their doors tight, gathering their chickens and ducks, giving the appearance of an uninhabited place. But no one was more cautious than the residents here. Even a family of two would have one person stay vigilant throughout the night. Behind every derelict and seemingly vacant house, there could be a pair of eyes watching the street intently.

In front of Mi Bai’s house, three men sat around a bonfire, which stands out against the chilling alleyway.

“Boss Yan, do you think there are people in this shit place? Is there a need to guard this place at night?” The one who spoke was Hu San, asking the man called ‘boss’.

Yan Fei gave Hu San a sideways glance and said coldly: “If the master says to guard, then guard well. If you dare to close your eyes, I’ll gouge out your eyeballs!”

“I was just asking, no other meaning, don’t get angry, Boss Yan. Look, who is that?” Hu San waved his hands in fear, trying to explain himself to Yan Fei. Then he saw a stranger walking towards them from the other side of the alley, bursting with the formidable aura of unity of spirit and intent. He hurriedly alerted Yan Fei.

An appearance of a powerful martial artist in Fengqing Alley at night is highly suspicious, as not even a drunk would be out at this hour. Yan Fei, feeling an aura appearing behind him, drew his sword from its sheath and channeled his Spiritual Power. The silver sword glow illuminated his scar-covered face, looking extremely fierce.

Yan Fei turned around and warned the approaching figure coldly: “Stop, don’t come any closer!”

The approaching figure ignored the warning and strolled to a place not far from the three of them. He then looked at Yan Fei and said: “Is this the level of guards left by Xiao Zheng?”

Yan Lingjing was disappointed. He thought Xiao Zheng would leave formidable guards, but it turned out to be a swordsman who hadn’t even reached the peak of the Mortal Realm. Observing the relaxed stance of the three, it seemed that they hadn’t even prepared for their Combined Attack Technique. He had considered them a tough nut to crack and had made a specific tactical arrangement.

If Yan Fei hadn’t recognized his opponent before, he was sure now. Without any hesitation, he gathered all his Spiritual Power and launched a dazzling attack at the man in front of him.

A crescent- shaped blade light whistled towards the opponent like a scimitar. Yan Lingjing stood still without trying to dodge. A turquoise shield appeared out of nowhere and blocked Yan Fei’s full-strength attack.

Seeing his strongest attack couldn’t even break the opponent’s protective art, Yan Fei’s eyes narrowed and he yelled: “Prepare the Combined Attack Technique.”

At that moment, the other two members seemed to wake from a dream, and started to gather their inner Spiritual Power.

“Heh, foolish.” Yan Lingjing, who had dispersed the turquoise shield, looked at the three people who were now starting to gather their Combined Attack Technique, mocking them.

They were fooled by a simple diversion. Such people dared to challenge Master Chu and Jiang Lin. Did they think their subordinates are expendable?

Seeing Yan Lingjing, who was prepared to face their Combined Attack Technique, dispel his defensive art, Yan Fei had a sinking feeling. Moreover, the sudden massive fluctuation of Spiritual Power from behind revealed that his worst suspicions had come true.

A roar, infused with the scent of sulfur, and a fiery dragon, crashed onto the three warriors still preparing their Combined Attack Technique. The massive force, enough to injure monstrous warriors, left the three with no chance of resistance. After devouring the warriors, the dragon melted the ground into a huge pit, with rocks and dirt being melted and vaporized.

Seeing that their biggest hurdle was swept away with a single use of the Fire Python Transformation” technique, Yan Lingjing nodded in satisfaction. The first team had done very well, both in the realm of the Retractive Breath Technique and in the timing of their attacks.

The three Mortal Realm warriors from the Beast King Residence walked towards Yan Lingjing from the other end of the alley, their faces calm. Now that the only obstacle had been cleared, there was no need to hide their traces. All they had to do next was capture the target.

They had such confidence in the information provided by the Wind Media Department, and so did Yan Lingjing, until he saw a white cloud suddenly whirl and howl into their midst.

The cloud transformed into a tiger and bit off the head of one person. The remaining two reacted quickly, not even glancing at their fallen comrade, and began to use their spirit art against the attacker.