Shadow Muscle and Bone (Blue)

As everyone knew, Space Equipment was essential for all transmigrators.

A golden belt came from killing and arson. How could you get by without Space Equipment?

And the [Space Bag] talent was even more discreet than a Space Ring or Space Necklace.

Qin Tian reached for his waist pouch and pinched a magazine between his fingers. Then, with a thought, the magazine vanished into a space only he could sense. With another thought, it reappeared in his hand.

What an incredible feeling~

Qin Tian raised his brows slightly. With the [Space Bag] Active Talent, he had officially entered the ranks of Ability Users.

Contrary to what he had expected, he couldn't sense any energy or Mental Power in his body. Using his ability felt just like raising a hand or kicking a leg—a behavior controlled by his brain.

Perhaps he would only feel physically and mentally exhausted after using this talent too often.

Qin Tian turned his gaze back to the battlefield.

With the Sky Camel Beast gone and a sword thrust from a Military Psionic User, it was as if the first domino had fallen. The Sphinx Orc was gradually losing ground, and the wounds on his body were multiplying. Unless some other force intervened, his fate was already sealed.

As the key figure who had turned the tide of battle, Qin Tian had not only gained 217 Evolution Points, but would also receive a substantial Military Merit Points reward.

Beep, beep~

Just then, Qin Dadi's Smart Watch beeped several times. He checked it and said gravely,

"We've got a mission."

"What kind of mission?"

Xiao Yunlong immediately leaned in.

"There's a Second-Order Spirit Cat Warrior our squad needs to deal with." Qin Dadi's expression was grave.

"What? A Second-Order Spirit Cat?"

Xiao Yunlong's heart jumped, and Liu Zhaozhao beside him also paled.

Their entire squad might be second-order, and their target might be second-order as well, but not all second-orders were equal.

Spirit Cats were Black Iron Beastkin, comparable to the Empire's Black Iron Bloodline Warriors.

A Black Iron Bloodline Warrior could easily take on three to five Psionic Users or Ability Users of the same rank who had no bloodline.

And to make matters worse, Spirit Cats were the kind of explosive, agile Beast Spirit Warriors they least wanted to face.

With Qin Dadi's clumsy build and Liu Zhaozhao's strengths in attack but weakness in defense, they would be at the Spirit Cat's mercy.

Beep, beep, beep~~

The other Special Forces Squads nearby received orders too and rushed off in different directions.

"Spirit Cats are Black Iron Beastkin. Why assign an opponent like that to us?" Xiao Yunlong followed dutifully behind Qin Dadi, though he couldn't help complaining.

"It means we're short on manpower. The Command Center couldn't find a squad better suited than the Earth Dragon Squad. At least we have you, a Psionic User who's good at footwork."

Qin Dadi turned his arm to stone and raised it to knock aside an arrow streaking down from above. On this chaotic battlefield, where death lurked everywhere, they had to stay on their toes at all times—watching out for stray bullets and arrows from who knew where, as well as fighter jets and Giant Beasts plummeting from the sky.

"Even if my footwork is decent, I still can't match a Spirit Cat~"

Xiao Yunlong was at a loss. Beside him, Liu Zhaozhao bit her lip. She was very reserved by nature, and only in battle did she let some of the fiery temperament of a Flame Psionics user show.

"Orders are orders." Qin Dadi spoke gravely and said no more.

Xiao Yunlong shook his head. Just then, a hand suddenly tugged at him, slowing his step for a moment. The next instant, a bullet grazed past his chest, leaving a trail of scorching air behind it.

Xiao Yunlong's heart lurched. He turned and said, "Qin Tian, you've saved me again."

If Qin Tian hadn't pulled him just then, the bullet would have hit his shoulder. Though he wore a Combat Suit with bulletproof protection, it still couldn't guarantee he wouldn't get hurt.

And even if he wasn't wounded, the slightest impairment to his arm could become a liability in the coming battle against the Second-Order Spirit Cat.

"Yeah. Stay safe."

Qin Tian's gaze was calm. On a battlefield this intense, [Danger Sense] and [Shadow of the Spirit Cat] could almost guarantee that stray bullets wouldn't hit him, while also letting him look out for his teammates.

Still, at the thought of the enemy they were about to face, a trace of worry rose in his heart.

With [Shadow of the Spirit Cat], he knew better than anyone how powerful the talent was. Even though he wasn't a Psionic User yet, his raw reflexes, explosive power, and agility were definitely superior to Xiao Yunlong's.

The Spirit Cat's body was even better suited to [Shadow of the Spirit Cat]. Add the burst of second-order Psionic Energy, and the Earth Dragon Squad might not even be able to touch his shadow once they engaged.

At that thought, Qin Tian lowered his eyes and quickly made a decision.

Invest 2,000 Evolution Points to enhance—[Shadow of the Spirit Cat]

Buzz~~~

The green orb shuddered violently as its rich green glow intensified. It darkened from pale green to deep green, growing darker and darker. Then, at a certain moment, a flash of blue appeared inside the orb, like a predatory shark swallowing up every trace of green light.

Soon, the entire orb turned a faint blue.

[Name] Shadow Muscle and Bone (Blue)

[Type] Passive Talent

[Description] After prolonged exposure to Shadow Power, the host gains greater reflexes, explosive power, and flexibility than a Spirit Cat. The strain on the body is greatly reduced during high-speed movement and jumping. The sense of smell, hearing, and Night Vision Ability are further enhanced. Dark Affinity +30%. At night, all physical functions improve by 20%, and the host's presence is greatly concealed.

As he ran, Qin Tian's body trembled slightly. That tingling sensation returned, and he felt as if he had set down a thousand-pound burden. With every step, his body grew lighter. His legs felt like they were fitted with springs; a little push was enough to send him several meters into the air.

Now Qin Tian felt that even without Danger Sense, he could easily dodge bullets and arrows aimed at him.

I should be able to trade a few blows now.

Qin Tian thought to himself. His talent was superior to the Spirit Cat's, but without Psionic Energy to support him, the difference should more or less cancel out.

However, he had no close-combat experience and didn't know how to apply his strength. In a one-on-one fight against a Spirit Cat, he would probably still get beaten.

Fortunately, he wasn't fighting alone.

Bang, bang, bang~

Qin Tian fired in quick succession, clearing the "roadblocks" in their path. The Orcs in the Golan Heights might all belong to some kind of cat tribe. More than eighty percent of the Orcs on the battlefield were Green-skinned Orcs and Shadow Cats, though a few other kinds of Beastkin appeared now and then.

Evolution Points +26

Evolution Points +7

Before they knew it, Qin Tian had collected another 200-plus Evolution Points.

"I see him."

Qin Dadi suddenly stopped and stared ahead.

A catman with pale black fur was dodging and leaping across the battlefield. Dressed in dark brown Leather Armor, he moved like a battlefield sprite, evading every bullet fired at him with effortless ease.

Then, with an incredibly strange movement technique, he would slip up beside a soldier and slash open his throat with claws as Sharpness as knives.

"Second-order... Spirit Cat."

Qin Tian narrowed his eyes. Just then, the Spirit Cat also turned around to face the Earth Dragon Squad.

The Spirit Cat's face was much softer than a Shadow Cat's, with large eyes, a short nose, and a pointed chin. The sparse fur on his cheeks gave him the beginnings of a human appearance. But his eyes were just like a Shadow Cat's, full of cruelty and savagery.