Faint fluctuations, barely perceptible, rippled like water across the entire area. These came from scanning cards. There was not just one kind of complex fluctuation in this area, but five-a clear indication of how tight their security was.
Although Chen Mu's False Breath-Concealing Method lacked the immense power of the true Breath-Concealing Method, it was exceptionally effective at suppressing his presence. Beneath five fluctuations of different kinds, he slipped freely through them like a fish, without stirring a single splash.
Wei'a stayed beside him like a ghost. Chen Mu never saw him employ any particular technique, yet he passed through these scanning bands without causing the slightest ripple. Chen Mu had asked Wei'a about this, but Wei'a could not explain it either.
Over time, Chen Mu had grown used to it. This fellow's prowess had long since exceeded human limits.
Perhaps because of the scanning bands, security inside the base was surprisingly lax.
Today's fierce battle had been easy for no one. Even though Zhongda Academy was stronger, the mental strain had been enormous all the same. To let everyone rest better, Qiao Yuan had assigned only five card adepts to stand guard.
That did not mean their vigilance was lacking. In terms of scanning card mastery, these five card adepts would unquestionably rank among the top two hundred in the entire Federation. Five reconnaissance card adepts of such caliber were a truly terrifying force.
Scanning cards had inherent flaws, however. For instance, they were extremely sensitive to energy fluctuations; even the tiniest fluctuation could draw their attention. But they were much less sensitive to physical objects that contained no energy.
This was directly related to the nature of scanning cards and the perception methods card adepts practiced. Apart from a few special perception training methods, ordinary methods developed perception