Said to Kill, Then Killed

However, with Ling Ling, the Little Strategist who cost a lot of money, around, Tang Miao and his group gained a lot by knowing what they could and couldn't take, and what they could acquire and how much they could earn.

Of course, it wasn't just them; the mercenary groups that led the way also received some benefits.

Cautiously panning for gold along the way, the group unknowingly crossed the meadow layer...

The harvest here was plentiful, but it was all just small change. The real treasure of the Tianshan was hidden in the high mountain and glacial layers, pristine lands untouched by any disturbance or harvesting. The thought of making such a fortune just from the meadow layer made the mercenary group even more eager to explore the higher reaches of the Tianshan.

Upon reaching the high mountain level, the vegetation becomes noticeably sparser, consisting mostly of steep and rugged mountain rocks. Due to the greater elevation difference here, walking through this great rift valley feels like being deep beneath a dark cliff in many places.

Once they arrived here, the mercenary group's scouts were practically sent to their deaths.

Guan Yu finally found his moment to shine. Under his guidance, the group encountered no further obstacles. Even when they met Demon Beast, they were merely weaker ones. Before the Demon Beast could even launch an attack, they were easily defeated by relentless attacks.

As for the overlord of this place, the Tianshan Demon Tiger, it didn't even bother to show itself after Tang Miao summoned Little Black.

They traveled safely along the way, and at one point they encountered a very famous man, the Hunter King Arsen.

The reason he stopped here was because there were herds of beasts on the road ahead!

However, the real reason was not these beasts, but the Feather Demon of the Extreme Cold Ancient Eagle Clan who treated these beasts as food!

After witnessing such a terrifying scene, one group of junior mages gradually chose to descend the mountain.

They didn't want to risk their lives. They had suffered constant losses along the way, enduring immense mental anguish, and had finally made it this far, believing the future held promise. Who knew it would be such a hellish hunting scene? They preferred to play it safe and scavenge for supplies in the high mountains or meadows to take back...

Those who left probably make up about a third of the total number of people in several teams!

At this moment, the various groups were preparing to set off. A cold, bloody smell permeated the entire frozen Tianshan Shan Lake, and the blood vapor even condensed into red ice mist, which still drifted above the lake.

Hunter King Arsen glanced at the members of the Mairon Mercenary Group, his gaze inadvertently landing on the group from the Ninth Division.

He had noticed it before, so he asked with a smile, "When did your Mailong Mercenary Group incorporate the Huaxia National Team?"

"The Huaxia National Team??" Kuma turned around and looked in their direction upon hearing this.

She only knew that Ai Jiangtu was a member of the National Team; she really didn't know anything about the others... But after considering the strength of these young people, Kuma suddenly felt that nothing was wrong.

After all, if every young Huaxia person were this powerful, wouldn't Huaxia have unified the world long ago?

"So you're a bunch of prodigies, huh? You actually dared to come all the way to Tianshan. Looks like you've got something to offer for taking first place in the world's top universities." Zhao Kang of the Niao Bird Mercenary Group couldn't help but laugh, his tone tinged with amusement.

"Then we'll have to keep an eye on them. After all, we're the seniors. We can't let a group of college fresh out of school with such high reputations die at the hands of our mage group. If word gets out, we won't be able to face anyone internationally, hahaha," said Botang of the New York Temple Expedition.

Several team leaders discussed the matter, and the team members all looked over, but their gazes were not necessarily friendly.

"We've been recognized," Guan Yu said.

"Their eyesight might really be off," Jiang Shaoxu added.

"Having traveled to various countries over the years, I've noticed that people don't really take the World Academy Competition seriously," Mo Fan said with a shrug.

"Just a bunch of scumbags being envious," Tang Miao said at this moment.

Unlike the others, he didn't deliberately lower his voice.

Those who were already unfriendly turned even more hostile!

Of course, the members of the Mailong Mercenary Group didn't say a word.

After all, Tang Miao's previous display of strength had left a deep impression on them.

Although the Hunter King Arsen was very famous and powerful, Kuma believed that even he might not be a match for Tang Miao.

After all, a Summoning Element alone is enough to give these people a headache, right?

"Kid, you think you're so arrogant? You don't think that just because you won first place in the National Academy, you have the right to talk back to the seniors, do you?" Zhao Kang of the Niao Bird Mercenary Group said to Tang Miao.

"Senior?"

Tang Miao looked at the other party with great interest, and the next moment, he appeared in front of him. Then, a powerful spatial force lifted him up.

Zhao Kang was quite strong, but at this moment, he was like a chick, completely powerless as Tang Miao locked him in place.

His men tried to attack, but the Dark Power suddenly enveloped them, giving them no chance to even move. Then, Tang Miao looked at the man before him and coldly said, "You're nothing but an ant in my hands, do you even deserve to be my disciple?"

The New York Temple Expedition team, who had initially intended to say something, immediately fell silent upon witnessing this scene...

Even the Hunter King was somewhat shocked...

How long has it been since the National Prefecture Competition? The new National Championships haven't even started yet, have they?

Keep in mind that during the National Prefecture Competition, they were only Advanced Mage...

But when Tang Miao appeared in front of Zhao Kang just a moment ago, he barely had time to react!

"You... want to die...?" Zhao Kang tried to speak, but no sound came out... but he still gritted his teeth and said those words.

"Cut!"

After hearing what the other party said, Tang Miao uttered a single word.

The next moment, the Shadow Fiend Lord appeared, and at the same time, the Shadow Fiend Commander also appeared near Zhao Kang's subordinates. The Dark Power almost instantly engulfed them all, leaving them no room for resistance whatsoever...

Arsen the Hunter had initially intended to dissuade Tang Miao, but who knew Tang Miao would be so hot-tempered? He killed him without warning?!

These are people hired by the Zhao Clan within Huaxia, after all!

The members of the Mailong Mercenary Group were also somewhat dumbfounded...

However, those on the National Team's side, especially Zhao Manyan, were quite clear on why Tang Miao had killed Zhao Kang over a few words.

There was no other reason than that he was a subordinate of Zhao Manyan's beastly brother, so Tang Miao simply took the opportunity to eliminate them.