Control!

As Gong Le activated his ability, bone-chilling cold condensed into layers of frost on the ground, creeping slowly toward Li's feet. Li did not move immediately, watching the frost approach with keen interest. This was the first time he had encountered this type of special ability; while Ninjutsu and Dojutsu were also special abilities, they were fundamentally different from the powers wielded by Gong Le and his companions.

Soon, the frost climbed up Li's heels and continued to spread upward along his calves. Before long, only his head remained exposed. At this point, Gong Le ceased his power, fearing that if he continued, he might freeze Li to death.

"Hey, is this really okay? He doesn't look bothered at all. Should I finish him off with a fireball?" Chi Yan chuckled, looking at Gong Le with a playful grin. Clearly, this "newcomer" Li did not make them feel the slightest bit of tension. After all, intelligence reports stated that three years ago, Li was nothing more than a powerless university student. Even if he had gained an ability through some connection, how strong could it be after only three years?

"No need. Our goal isn't to kill him; let's just take him back like this," Gong Le replied calmly, shaking his head.

"I don't think that's a good idea. This kid clearly has no intention of joining the Sharp Sword Special Unit. Besides, didn't you hear what he just said? I don't think keeping him around is a good thing. Why don't we just finish him here? When we go back, we can tell the General that he was a demon. We killed the demon to save the world—the General might even give us a medal!" Chi Yan said with a naive, innocent smile, though his words were laced with