Battle Begins

After finishing his conversation with Captain Li, Wang Zhifan began operating independently as the team's free agent. His figure flickered and vanished in an instant, leaving the Xia Kingdom group behind.

When he disappeared without a trace, several members of the team discussed his method of departure as they relocated, concluding that he had used a spatial ability.

The Lv99 mage Gu Xingchen said to Li Zhenguo:

"Captain, I just sensed a faint fluctuation of space law. It looks like Mr. Wang really does possess spatial abilities, and he doesn't even need any casting gestures to use them. Combined with the extraordinary perception he demonstrated earlier, I'm thoroughly convinced. Giving him the new team slot was the best possible choice."

The tall gunner Han Yuanhou beside him agreed:

"I feel much the same. When Captain Li took me to meet Mr. Wang yesterday, all I could tell was that I couldn't see through him. Now that he's shown us something, I can confirm he's operating at a very high level. He's definitely no weaker than Hercules and Wizard from the United States."

When Li Zhenguo heard Han Yuanhou compare Wang Zhifan to the American team's captain and vice-captain, a hint of disdain entered his eyes. He replied directly:

"Yuan, the fact that you're putting Brother Wang on the same level as Hercules and Wizard shows you still don't understand his strength. Those two are undoubtedly among Earthstar's top players, but it depends on who you're comparing them to. I dare say that even together, they wouldn't last three moves against Brother Wang. Do you believe me?"

Li Zhenguo's extravagant yet decisive claim left the tall gunner Han Yuanhou momentarily stunned. He turned toward the mage Gu Xingchen and the priest Lin Fengwu beside him, seemingly asking his two teammates whether