The Situation Takes a Sudden Turn

As the thunder light faded, the Bloodline Warrior revealed his true form.

With rugged, resolute features, he wore Spirit Pattern Armor and held a long spear. Its shaft was slender and straight, glinting with a cold metallic sheen. At first glance, he looked like an ancient general charging across the battlefield.

"Handsome~"

Qin Tian silently appraised him. If that outfit had existed in his previous life, he would definitely have become the hottest male cosplayer on the internet, attracting countless rich ladies.

"Meow!"

"Meow!"

The moment the Bloodline Warrior appeared, more than a dozen Spirit Cats shrieked and pounced at him.

"You overestimate yourselves!"

The Bloodline Warrior snorted. Spiritual power surged around him, forming a Spirit Shield that sent all the Spirit Cats flying. Then, with a flick of his spear, the spearhead transformed into countless phantoms, like falling stars, instantly enveloping every Spirit Cat.

Puff, puff, puff~~~

Bloody blossoms burst open as holes appeared in the Spirit Cats' chests, snuffing out their lives.

With a single move, more than a dozen Spirit Cats were all killed.

Yet the Orcs were not intimidated. More and more Shadow Cats and Spirit Cats abandoned the soldiers and rushed toward him in overwhelming numbers, like a beast tide.

Seeing this, the Bloodline Warrior showed no fear. His spear danced so swiftly in his hands that not even water could pass through, layers upon layers of spear shadows flashing with Lightning. Everywhere he passed, enemies fell one after another.

His figure seemed ever taller amid the rain of blood and stench of slaughter, like a God of War descended upon the world, deciding life and death across the battlefield.

"I remember now—he's Purple Lightning Spear Yang Ling, a Fourth Order powerhouse."

Xiao Yunlong's eyes widened as he said excitedly, "He was transferred to our regiment not long ago and has never shown himself. I only heard people mention him."

"As expected of a Fourth Order Bloodline Warrior. He's way too strong! If I could have even half his strength, I'd die without regrets."

"You have a chance."

Qin Dadi smashed a Shadow Cat's head with one punch and said, "You're a Psionic User. As long as you save up enough Military Merit Points, you can exchange them for a Bloodline Potion suited to you."

A Bloodline Potion?

Qin Tian could not help asking, "Bloodline Warriors can be cultivated after birth too?"

Xiao Yunlong was surprised that Qin Tian had actually taken the initiative to ask, and immediately explained:

"Bloodline Warriors are divided into innate and acquired types. With a Bloodline Potion and a specific surgery, ordinary Psionic Warriors can also gain the power of a bloodline."

"However, the limit of Bloodline Potions is Bronze Rank. No, I heard there are Silver Rank Bloodline Potions too, but those are simply beyond the reach of ordinary people."

"Besides, acquired bloodlines are ultimately not as pure as innate ones, so all their abilities are somewhat inferior. More importantly—"

Xiao Yunlong paused before saying, "Innate bloodlines can be inherited, but acquired bloodlines belong only to the individual and cannot be passed down to the next generation."

So that was how it was~

Qin Tian's eyes flickered. This was good news for him. Once he picked up a Bloodline Warrior's talent in the future, he could claim that he had undergone modification with a Bloodline Potion.

Just as the Earth Dragon Squad was discussing this, a sudden change erupted on the battlefield.

A furry black hand stretched out from the shadow on the ground and grabbed Yang Ling's ankle.

Then several more black shadows leaped out of the darkness from close beside Yang Ling, their sharp claws stabbing toward his vital points.

"Shadow Catmen!"

The Earth Dragon Squad members immediately recognized the race of these Catmen. They were the very same Shadow Catmen who had ambushed them in the tent earlier and had ultimately been killed by the group working together.

"I knew you'd show yourselves sooner or later!"

Yang Ling seemed to have been prepared. He slammed his spear into the ground, and violent purple lightning erupted, like a storm of Lightning.

The Shadow Catmen were struck by the purple lightning, their bodies suddenly stiffening.

Seizing the opportunity, Yang Ling's spiritual power instantly surged to its peak. With a flick of his spear, a Purple Spear Light containing boundless destructive power burst forth.

The spear light streaked like Lightning, piercing straight through a Shadow Catman's body.

"Die!"

Yang Ling shook his spear, flinging the corpse from its tip. Then his spear shot out like a dragon, stabbing toward the other Catmen.

But the Shadow Catmen were no pushovers either. They had already recovered from their paralysis, their bodies twisting like springs as they nimbly evaded the attacks. At the same time, their Claws flashed, sending out streaks of dark green claw light that collided with the spear shadows in crisp clangs, scattering sparks everywhere.

At that moment, the Shadow Catman underground also leaped out of the shadows. Together with the other Catmen, they closed in from four directions.

Clang, clang, clang, clang~~~

Yang Ling's gaze was sharp as torches. His spear whirled at high speed, empowered by purple lightning, making his spear techniques faster and fiercer while rendering his defense impenetrable.

What was more, the armor he wore was no ordinary item either. Several times, the Shadow Catmen found openings and broke through the spear's defense, but the Claws capable of tearing open a tank's outer shell could not leave even a single scratch on his armor.

"What beautiful spearwork."

Xiao Yunlong sighed. "He must have at least ten or twenty years of training."

Qin Tian did not quite agree with Xiao Yunlong's words.

If someone possessed enough talent with weapons, it was entirely possible for them to quickly master a martial technique in a short period of time and reach the level of complete mastery.

For example, he now possessed a White Talent: [Basic Knife Sense].

If he raised this talent to blue, or even higher, he would become an unparalleled genius in blade techniques. He might be able to learn any blade art after seeing it only once.

After Qin Tian and the Bloodline Warrior slaughtered their way through them, there were noticeably fewer Catmen in their area. Only a scattered few remained, and they were quickly eliminated.

Without receiving clear orders from the Military Department, the Earth Dragon Squad did not act recklessly. They obediently remained on standby, watching Yang Ling fight the Shadow Catmen.

The Shadow Catmen moved with Ghostly Movement, and all of them had mastered the talent Shadow Leap. Like fleas, they darted into the shadows one moment and sprang back out the next, green Psionic Energy shimmering over their claws.

Spears and claws collided, spiritual power scattering in every direction. The surrounding ground was torn apart by the raging force, while huge chunks of Stone were hurled into the air and sent flying everywhere.

At this moment, Yang Ling no longer wished to drag things out. The Barracks had suffered a night raid, and many important personnel and supplies still awaited his protection.

Bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt—

Lightning flashed in Yang Ling's eyes. Suddenly, he gripped the shaft of his spear with both hands and swept it out with the force of thunder, as though waving a banner. Thunder Light burst from the spear, forming a curtain of lightning.

"Heavenly Thunderfall!"

Boom!

Thunder suddenly roared through the sky as bolts of Purple Lightning descended, striking every Shadow Catman.

The Purple Lightning was wildly violent, making the Catmen's bodies convulse.

Yang Ling seized the opportunity and spun out blossoming Purple Gunflowers. They were dazzlingly beautiful, yet brimming with deadly intent.

For a time, the Shadow Catmen's screams rang out one after another, bloody holes pierced through their bodies.

They lay on the ground in agony, helplessly watching their lives drain away, their eyes filled with despair.

"Damn, that was so cool. I never realized using a spear could be this stylish."

Xiao Yunlong stroked his chin and said, "Qin Tian, do you think it's too late for me to switch weapons now?"

Qin Tian could not be bothered to respond. This guy was all talk—if he were actually told to change weapons, he definitely would not agree.

"You stay here on standby and protect the logistics supplies. I'm going to support the other areas."

After taking out all the enemies, the Bloodline Warrior gave his instructions and prepared to turn away. But at that moment, a Black Shadow suddenly emerged from the shadow beneath his feet, moving with Ghostly Movement.

Squelch!!

A Cat Claw shot out from behind. The Blood-red Strange Steel Claw effortlessly pierced through the armor and plunged deep into his body, crushing his heart.

"Khheh... human... die!"

A hoarse, clipped voice came from behind his ear, like a Demon's whisper. Yang Ling stiffly lowered his head, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

The scene abruptly fell silent, everyone staring at this sight in horror.

A Shadow Catman more than three meters tall stood behind the Bloodline Warrior, one claw thrust through his chest and drenched in blood, a cruel smile splitting its lips.