Free Web NovelChapter 185: Chapter 149: Each Shows Their Divine Power
Yu Fei lay motionless on the rock. He truly didn’t dare to move.
Not long after he took cover on the rock, a brilliant Ruby suddenly appeared in the air. It was sometimes on his left, sometimes on his right, and at one point, it even drifted right beside him.
This was rather frightening.
Yu Fei remembered that only Grandmasters could fly. But no one had said a Grandmaster Martial Artist from the reinforced group was part of the chase!
’If a Grandmaster really had joined the battle, then what was the point of even trying to escape? Surrendering early with the right attitude might mean a less severe beating.’
By the end of the day, his Qi Blood had long since been fully restored. He also confirmed one thing: the Grandmaster who had suddenly appeared probably wasn’t a member of the reinforced group. Several prodigies had passed by, and the Ruby’s owner paid them no mind.
As night fell, his "Silent Hunter" ability activated once more. Yu Fei felt the darkness embrace him like an old friend, and he immediately rose and headed down the mountain.
Dong Yu followed Yu Fei, feeling a little bored. She didn’t know if Ming had discovered something. Her original orders to monitor Yu Fei had changed to protecting him. But that wasn’t her concern; she just had to follow orders.
’The thoughts of a Martial Saint were hard to fathom, especially an older, single one.’
Dong Yu noticed that as night fell, Yu Fei’s presence changed significantly. It became more subtle and elusive. She had to maintain constant focus, or she risked losing him.
’How strange. A mere second-realm pipsqueak can actually hide from me?’ It was rather incredible. Dong Yu’s interest was piqued, and she stuck close behind Yu Fei.
This made Yu Fei even more nervous. Anyone would be extremely on edge with an untraceable Grandmaster following just three meters behind them.
He swallowed hard and sped towards Cyan Creek Valley.
Cyan Creek Valley was now filled with hundreds of densely packed poles. A prodigy hung from each one, with Zhang Xunyi in the most conspicuous spot.
This Inner Qi prodigy, a master of Sword Intent, was a miserable sight. His face was beaten to a pulp, and he swayed in the wind.
"Boss, what’s the situation now?"
Jiao Yu was getting frustrated. "Thirty-one people have already made it past Cyan Creek Valley. Fifteen of them were taken out in Firefly Forest, but that means a full sixteen successfully reached Base 105! We’ve only caught less than six hundred people so far. Who the hell knows where the other two hundred-plus are hiding?"
One of his men was puzzled. "How did they get past? The men have this place locked down tight. We haven’t even let a single bird slip by. It’s not like they can fly or dig their way through, can they?"
Jiao Yu froze, then roared, "What did you say?"
The man was startled and replied quietly, "I said we’ve got the place locked down tight..."
Jiao Yu’s eyes widened. "The last part!"
"It’s not like they can fly or dig their way through, can they?"
"Fly or dig their way through?"
Jiao Yu grew thoughtful, muttering to himself, "’Flying is impossible. Only Grandmasters can fly. But going underground? Underground!...’"
He suddenly yelled out in a panic:
"All units, except snipers, on me now!"
Instantly, the Warriors leaped into action, gathering before Jiao Yu.
Jiao Yu barked furiously, "Everyone, take a ten-meter section and start digging! I want a trench at least five meters deep! Dig a continuous line to cut off the entire Cyan Creek Valley!"
Everyone sprang into action. The capabilities of Inner Qi Martial Artists were astounding, their efficiency surpassing even heavy machinery. Before long, someone shouted out:
"Found it! There’s a tunnel here!"
Jiao Yu hurried over to check.
"Son of a bitch! I knew no one could evade the senses of so many of our men! So that’s how those little bastards got through! They’re playing fucking dirty tricks on me!"
He roared with fury. It was a good thing they’d figured it out, or who knows how many more would have gotten away!
"Commander, there seems to be a big rat in the tunnel!"
"Get it! Grab that son of a bitch for me! Drag him out here!"
Jiao Yu looked thrilled. "I’m going to plant him in the dirt, head first!"
Yu Fei quietly slipped past from the side. He’d been startled when Jiao Yu gathered his men, thinking he’d been discovered. But it turned out they were just digging trenches.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Yu Fei swept through Cyan Creek Valley like a gust of wind, heading for Firefly Forest. Jiao Yu and his men were completely unaware.
Before acquiring "Silent Hunter," it would have been extremely difficult for Yu Fei to evade Jiao Yu’s perception with his Illusory Sword Intent alone, but now, it was simple.
Owls were natural hunters of the night. The fact that this particular owl had manifested a purple-grade talent meant its abilities had surpassed the limits of its species.
In a valley on the north side of Guye Ridge, several third-realm prodigies gathered around a massive bamboo kite.
"Hao, is this thing really going to work?"
"Relax! When it comes to these, I’m the original master. There’s no doubt it’ll work!"
A lean young man was constantly checking the kite’s structure. It didn’t use a single piece of metal; it was all mortise and tenon joinery. Such a device was supposed to be an invention from ancient times, a relic of a bygone age. To think someone could actually recreate one.
The young man spoke with confidence. "I’ve run the numbers. As long as you all didn’t lie about your weight, we can definitely glide all the way to Firefly Forest!"
The group wore only their undergarments. Of their combat suits, only the smart modules remained; all other parts had been used to build the kite’s wings.
After finishing his inspection, the young man looked at the four others, who were still nervous. "What’s there to be afraid of? You think we can get through Cyan Creek Valley on foot? None of us have Inner Qi, and those freaks have super-powered firearms. You stick your head out, you get insta-killed, and then they beat you like a dog. I’m not up for that."
One of the others worried, "I’m just afraid something will go wrong with the kite. If we fall from that high up, won’t we be killed?"
The young man known as Hao laughed heartily. "You don’t have to worry about that at all. It’s not about how great my skills are. Just think about who we are! We’re prodigy Martial Artists. Would the organizers really let us just die like that? If something goes wrong with the kite, we just forfeit in the Ghost Core. Someone will definitely come and rescue us!"
The group’s final reservations vanished.
"Alright! I trust you. Let’s do it!"
"Let’s do it! All aboard the bird, we’re taking off!"
The night wind grew stronger. The kite wobbled as it lifted off from Guye Ridge, drifting towards Firefly Forest. Jiao Yu, immersed in the joy of discovering the tunnel, didn’t notice the commotion in the sky at all.
Zhuo Feiming watched on a monitor as the kite flew by, the young men suspended in mid-air, their faces a mixture of terror and elation. She casually instructed a nearby Grandmaster to ensure their safety.
’Young people who defy convention and dare to take risks are always a rare sight.’
