Assassins were indeed skilled at hiding in complex terrain and striking their enemies from the shadows.
But that didn't mean they were good at finding enemies hidden in the shadows.
An assassin's perception was, at best, utterly ordinary compared to other classes.
The class with truly powerful perception was the Observer.
Clang!
Leng Qingying felt a chill sweep toward her from behind!
She whipped around, trying to catch the incoming attack!
But as she swung, she realized it was only a phantom that had vanished right before her eyes!
Leng Qingying immediately switched positions!
Whoosh!
She traded places with a phantom and concealed herself beside a tree.
...I need to find Lu Cang first.
Leng Qingying's presence gradually faded until she was barely detectable.
Meanwhile, her other phantoms moved about wildly.
They chased those afterimages, making a tremendous racket.
The phantoms drew attention.
Her true body lay in wait.
In fact, her phantoms possessed nearly the same killing power as her true body.
In most situations, she didn't even need to show herself. As long as her true body remained hidden, her phantoms could carry out assassinations without any danger.
What was more, phantoms could appear out of nowhere anywhere within her perception range, up to a kilometer away.
In theory, they could even pass straight through walls into heavily guarded rooms.
They didn't need to make their way through layers of traps and guards.
And with her true body and phantoms able to switch positions, she was virtually invincible in complex terrain, such as houses, forests, and intricate structures.
Or rather...
She was supposed to be invincible among those of her rank. Before Lu Cang appeared... she always had been.
Until—
"Hey. Who are you waiting for?"
Leng Qingying shuddered as a hand came down on her shoulder.
Whoosh!