Zhao Kui Jiang suddenly realized.
Jiang YunHan led a few people away quickly,putting distance between them and the suspicious Tianyi Warehouse group.
"The flash is close. Chen Xiao, Zhao Kui Jiang—come with me on the left.""Huang Shan, Yu Zhu, Zhang Xusheng—you three take the right."
This time, no one objected.The two teams passed through Tianyi's infighting zone, making their final sprint toward the flash!As they ran, Chen Xiao could even hear the crackling thunder behind him via [Dragon's Breath].It seemed Lin Lao'er had a tough life—he still wasn't dead.
"Boss Jiang, we're already few in number. Why split up?"Zhao Kui Jiang asked after a long pause.
Jiang YunHan said coldly: "Because I can only confirm you two are real."Chen Xiao was surprised: "Oh? I'm real?"Jiang YunHan: "Of course. When you kicked Lin Lao'er, that proved it. Those things aren't so impulsive—they wait for the perfect moment…"
Zhao Kui Jiang thought of Lü XingJi's death, shivering: "Then what about me?"Jiang YunHan continued flatly: "You ask too many questions."Zhao Kui Jiang was confused: "How does asking many questions prove I'm real?"Suddenly, he understood,and fell silent.
Jiang YunHan sighed as he saw Zhao Kui Jiang's realization.He wanted to ask Yu Zhu and Zhang Xusheng to confirm their identities too,but they were naturally taciturn, staying silent the whole way—he had no way to test them.Yet thinking of Lü XingJi's death, Jiang YunHan broke into a cold sweat.Those things were too cunning, capable of instantly killing S-rank talent users.He didn't dare gamble, nor did he want to.If they were real, he could only pray for their luck!
"Someone."Chen Xiao suddenly spoke as they sprinted.
Jiang YunHan was surprised: "You have a perception talent?""No, my sixth sense is spot-on.""…"Jiang YunHan was speechless, but soon heard the sound too—right ahead!"Someone's faster than us!"Zhao Kui Jiang was incredulous, knowing how hard climbing the peak was.Of the fifteen vanguard members, only three survived.Tianyi Warehouse, after infighting, was leaderless and weakened, with Lin Lao'er doomed.Yet the commotion ahead was significant!
Chen Xiao motioned for silence.Without warning, several dazzling beams of white light cut through the darkness, pinning Chen Xiao squarely in their glare. Four, maybe five flashlights."Why are you here so late?"A robust male voice came, sounding harmless.
As they approached, Chen Xiao and the others saw them clearly—they wore uniform black outfits, looking formidable.
Most importantly, each was armed with a rifle and a pistol!As they closed in, their movements were swift and coordinated—clearly well-trained!The answer was obvious:they were from a military organization!
Jiang YunHan counted—five people, covered in mud.They looked energetic but worn.Like them, they'd fought their way up the mountain.Perhaps the peak's safety was thanks to them.
"Jiang YunHan, founder of Nancheng Warehouse."Undeterred despite their guns, Jiang YunHan extended his hand.The leader, a middle-aged man with a square jaw and upright demeanor, shook it."Liu Chang'an, Jiangbei Military Base."
The name meant nothing to Chen Xiao, but the way Zhao Kui Jiang beside him stiffened, a barely perceptible shudder running through his frame, spoke volumes.Curious, he nudged Zhao Kui Jiang, whispering: "Who's this?"Zhao Kui Jiang's reply was barely a whisper, laden with awe. "Throughout the entire Huaxia Martial Circuit, they say only one man from Jiangbei is truly undefeatable... Liu Chang'an."
"Martial Circuit" referred to the Martial Circuit Tournament,a global reality show promoting traditional martial arts.Huaxia's Hunyuan Tai Chi, Tongbei Quan, and Mantis Boxing had gained worldwide fame through it!
Memories stirred in Chen Xiao—in his past life, there was someone called the "Chang'an Martial God"!He was the first true [Ancient Martial Inheritor] to step onto the world stage!He never revealed a talent, relying solely on his own strength!He'd astonishingly ranked 19th on the global combat list!
Chen Xiao hadn't paid much attention in his past life—it was too distant.Only fragmented memories returned.He wasn't sure about the ranking,He'd always seen himself as just a 'chicken' in the grand scheme of things, content to peck and scratch his way through life in Jiangbei. Earning the title 'Chicken King' had been ambition enough!
But Chen Xiao suspected this Liu Chang'an wasn't the Chang'an Martial God.Via [Dragon's Breath], his energy fluctuation was only slightly stronger than Jiang YunHan's!Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes, considering another possibility—unless he could hide those fluctuations…
But it was unlikely.
"I've heard a lot about you."Jiang YunHan wasn't lying—he'd heard of Liu Chang'an since childhood.Liu Chang'an waved, smiling: "Let's skip the pleasantries. You're here for that, right?"Following his finger, a flash was indeed on a platform nearby.Chen Xiao recognized it—it was identical to the "evolution opportunity."
"You can take a look."Liu Chang'an didn't stop them, generously letting them approach.Jiang YunHan was deeply suspicious, but they had come too far to turn back now. To leave empty-handed after all this would render their entire struggle meaningless.
As they neared, the flash grew brighter!When Chen Xiao and the others touched it, it responded instantly:[Evolution Opportunity: 8/10]Chen Xiao realized why they hadn't taken it—they were waiting on the spot.Turned out, they were short on numbers!Five of them plus three of theirs weren't enough to meet the activation condition!
Jiang YunHan, experiencing this for the first time, found it fascinating, repeatedly touching and pulling away.
"Boss Jiang, should we wait too?"Zhao Kui Jiang, seeing Liu Chang'an waiting patiently, felt uneasy.He'd heard rumors that Liu Chang'an was ruthless!
"Wait."Jiang YunHan withdrew his hand and waited without further words.
3 AM.Rustling came from below as everyone roused from fatigue.They saw three people approaching—it was Tianyi Warehouse's group!