Ling Xian's reinforcements

The body of "Ling Xian" on the ground had completely lost its vitality, as if it were truly dead.

But...

After Xiao Nian asked the question, Ling Xian's body, which could almost be considered a corpse, moved slightly.

"Hey-hey..."

Ling Xian laughed, then reached out and lifted the swaying head.

"She's already arrived... 'Xiao Nian,' you've been tricked."

You've all been fooled.

Ling Xian finished speaking...

Then, the flow of the surrounding seawater suddenly became stagnant and slowed down.

It's not just the flow of seawater...

Xiao Nian also felt her body become heavier—her body seemed to suddenly become several times heavier.

Raising his hands and feet became difficult, and he bent over instantly.

Not just the Xiao Nian.

Even "Knight," "Dionysus," and "Director" felt their bodies become heavy, as if they were about to be crushed to the ground.

Yin Lan realized what was happening. "It's 'gravity'... the gravity has changed!"

After Yin Lan revealed the reason for this change, the group, as members of "Order," immediately thought of someone recorded in the Database.

"Could it be that guy?"

The "Knight" asked solemnly.

"I hope not," Yin Lan said, glancing in Xiao Nian's direction, "But anyway... Xiao Nian, you'd better come back quickly."

Xiao Nian had been quite aggressive earlier, has calmed down considerably and nodded immediately upon hearing Yin Lan's advice.

"I understand... but my movements are restricted right now, and it will take me time to retreat."

As it rushed towards them, Xiao Nian's body was incredibly light, like a pike in the seawater.

But now, under immense pressure, Xiao Nian seems to have become a sunfish, only able to move backwards with difficulty and slowness.

Only...

Before Xiao Nian had taken more than a few steps, Ling Xian spoke again.

"Hey... I already said it's too late."

Ling Xian continued speaking, and then...

"Bang!"

The already doubled gravity intensified again, and Xiao Nian, caught off guard, was almost pressed to the ground by this invisible force.

Yin Lan, the Knight, and the Director all hunched over—the surrounding seawater became as heavy as Mercury.

The Swordsman, whose bones were shattered and who had fallen unconscious, let out a painful groan in his unconscious state, clearly indicating that the increased gravity was further aggravating his injuries.

Even Ling Xian and Celestial King, who are considered "friendly sides," seem not to be completely exempt from this.

Ling Xian also used her hands to support her knees, bending over as much as possible to counteract the weight pressing down on her.

And the Celestial King...

"Cough, cough...!"

Underwater, the Celestial King coughed up more blood and complained, "Ling Xian, is she the helper you found? Why did you choose that guy?"

Ling Xian smiled and said, "Because... she just happens to be free."

"Damn it, you know how it is, I don't get along with her at all!"

The Celestial King said unhappily.

"Oh, I'm really sorry."

A magnetic female voice sounded from behind the Celestial King.

Then, a black, thick-soled boot covered in studs stepped onto the sand next to the Celestial King.

The Celestial King's gaze shifted upwards.

A sassy woman with neatly trimmed Black Long Hair and a straight fringe that looked as if it had been measured with a level stood beside her. She wore a long black leather coat over a black undershirt with gothic white lettering, and a short skirt with three rows of silver studs.

Although she was underwater, the woman had a cigarette dangling from her lips—within ten centimeters of her body was an "invisible domain" isolated from the seawater, like an airbag.

"Your outfit is nice," Liu said, "But... I hope you'll put on some makeup, otherwise it's a bit of a waste of these clothes and your hairstyle." The Celestial King looked at the woman's appearance with an expression of both admiration and heartache. "If you don't know how to do makeup, I can teach you or recommend Makeup Artist —seeing you like this really makes me feel bad, okay?"

Although dressed in trendy clothes, the woman with no makeup glanced at the Celestial King lying on the ground, rolled her eyes, took a deep drag on the thin cigarette in her mouth, and then casually flicked it into the seawater.

The cigarette went out instantly in the seawater. The woman called "Liu" looked at the Celestial King and said sarcastically.

"I'm here to help 'Ling Xian' on her behalf, so don't criticize my appearance."

"If you had spent less time on makeup, you wouldn't be lying on the ground like a dead dog now."

The Celestial King shook his head upon hearing Liu's sarcasm.

I really don't know what you're in such a hurry for.

Liu looked at the Celestial King and said, "Believe it or not, I'll kill you."

Seeing that the reinforcements she had brought were about to clash with her own colleagues, Ling Xian quickly spoke up.

"Alright, Sister Liu, let's... take care of business first."

After hearing Ling Xian's words, Liu stopped worrying about the Celestial King and nodded.

"That's true... I forgot, we still have 'important business' to attend to."

As she spoke, she raised her Right Hand, her sleeve sliding down half an inch to reveal the skull pendant bracelet on her wrist.

Then...

Liu continued to raise her hand, and Xiao Nian, who was not far in front of her, seemed to be pulled up by an invisible force, his body being pulled into the air.

"Xiao Nian!"

The Knight in the distance cried out in surprise, then without hesitation, immediately took out his [Exclusive item].

A lance appeared in the Knight's hand. He bent low, bracing himself against the force of gravity several times greater than his own, and resolutely charged toward "Liu"!

But...

"Commendable courage."

Liu watched the Knight rushing towards him and raised his other left hand.

"Bang!"

The immense force of the impact swept towards the Knight —in this underwater body of water, the waves could somehow outline the shape of this force, which was completely invisible on land.

The terrifying power represented by the undulating water ripples instantly sent the Knight flying, and he landed heavily after flying more than ten meters.

With just a raised hand, this tall man was excluded from the battle!

And...

Next, Liu pressed down again with his backhand, slamming the "Knight" completely into the seabed, almost as if it were embedded in it!

This is not because the "Knight" is too weak... On the contrary, this Inspector of the Northwest District is of above-average strength among the "Tier 3" and his abilities in all aspects are very balanced with almost no weaknesses!

The reason he was defeated so completely...

It's simply because the opponent was too strong!

A top expert at the "Tier 4," ranked eighth on the Rankings, even higher than the "Celestial King"...

The most formidable Bounty Hunter among the "Player," "Liu"!

And after the "Knight" was dealt with...

"Xiao Nian," caught in the air, gritted his teeth and spoke.

"Liu—the 'Liu' in 'Hunter Society,' have you thought about the consequences of your actions?"

"The existence of 'Bounty Hunter' has always been in a gray area. As the strongest 'Bounty Hunter,' although you have often stepped on the edge of the law... you have never Crossing the Line!"

"Now that you've openly aided the 'Marauders' in attacking members of 'Order,' are you... planning to become an enemy of 'Order' from this day forward?!"

Xiao Nian asked, and Liu looked at her and gently shook her head.

"I wasn't helping the 'Marauders' attack 'Order' members, I just... took this guy's job."

Liu pointed in Ling Xian's direction, her tone perfectly matter-of-fact. "You said it yourself... I'm a 'Bounty Hunter,' right?"

Xiao Nian spoke again, "But... this request has Crossing the Line!"

Liu shrugged. "Then you've got it wrong. I never intentionally avoided 'Crossing the Line'... I just consider the 'cost-effectiveness' every time I close a deal."

Offending the "Order" or violating its Rule Order never been a "red line" I deliberately avoid crossing. It's just that in all the time I've been taking on these jobs, no one has offered me a reward that would make me want to be an enemy of the "Order."

As Liu spoke, Xiao Nian frowned.

"Is the reward for 'Ling Xian'... worth it?"

"Whatever benefits he promised you, we in 'Order' can certainly give them to you—and that way you wouldn't even have to be an enemy of 'Order'!"

Liu laughed, "Then that wouldn't be in accordance with the rules for Bounty Hunter."

"How can I go back on a commission I've already accepted? -- It's not like I don't have my own principles, and mine is to absolutely complete the commissions I accept."

"As for going against 'Order'... firstly, I don't really mind it, and secondly... it's not necessarily true."

Liu looked at Xiao Nian, tilted her head slightly, and a bright smile appeared on her somewhat cute face.

"If I kill you all, how will 'Order' know it was me?"

"Ling Xian wouldn't betray me—he'd definitely take all the credit for himself and Celestial King —which would greatly help them boost their reputation and enhance their prestige within the 'Marauders'."

As Liu spoke, Xiao Nian nodded slightly.

"Well... actually, I did expect that."

She raised her hand with difficulty and slowly, and a blood-red crystal appeared in her palm.

"Fortunately, I never really expected you to take pity on us or switch sides and listen to my advice."

Liu narrowed his eyes as he watched Xiao Nian's actions. "Are you stalling for time?"

"Yes, I'm stalling for time."

As Xiao Nian spoke, he continued...

"Snap!"

She crushed the Blood Crystal in her hand, and layer upon layer of Alchemy Circuit lit up on her entire body.

But this is not the Alchemy template familiar to the Noble of the City That Never Sleeps and the R&D personnel of large companies.

Because...

The Alchemy emanating from Xiao Nian at this moment...

All from the Great Wilderness.

This is a creation born from the superposition of Alchemy that do not belong to the Three Great Lineages!

Wild and primal alchemical power raged through her body, granting the girl the strength to break through the shackles of gravity dozens of times stronger!