"With just Koichi and Maya working on it, how long will it take to undo this seal? And there's something strange about this place. I just tried using magic to heal my injuries, but it barely helped."
Mai Futatsugi said.
"Let's take this block of ice back first,"
the head of the Jumonji family said after giving it some thought.
"All right."
After reaching an agreement, the group decided to take the block of ice back first.
After all, theirs was not the only team here. There were teams from other countries too, and if one of them discovered it, a fight over it would be unavoidable.
On their way here, they had already seen quite a few teams locked in fierce battles over treasures.
"I've made the arrangements. Someone will meet us at the foot of the mountain. Let's head down first," the head of the Jumonji family said after putting down his satellite phone.
"All right."
Since the others could not undo the ice, the task of carrying it ultimately fell to Koichi Saegusa and Maya Yotsuba.
Just as the group escorted the frozen infant to the foot of the mountain, a group of people approached them.
"Boss, look at that group ahead. They seem to be escorting some kind of treasure, and they're extremely wary."
A hook-nosed man pointed toward Koichi Saegusa and the others as he spoke.
"Looks like we've got work to do. Grab your weapons, brothers."
At their captain's words, the ten-man squad looked eager to get started.
"This is bad. There's a team ahead of us, and they don't look friendly."
Atsuko Mutsuzuka was the first to spot the group ahead and hurriedly called out a warning.
"Everyone, prepare for battle."
The head of the Jumonji family issued the warning in a grave voice, already taking a stance to meet an attack at any moment.
Upon hearing him, the members of the Ten Master Clans also prepared themselves.
They protected Maya Yotsuba and Koichi Saegusa in the center of the group.
"This is bad. They've attacked already."
Maya Yotsuba felt the psions around them begin to fluctuate. Magic circles had already begun to form, and she hurriedly called out a warning.
"Defensive formation."
The head of the Jumonji family immediately placed his hand on his CAD and activated defensive magic.
Seeing this, the others activated their CADs to defend themselves.
"Hand over what you're carrying, or don't blame us for showing no mercy."
A man wielding a greatsword charged toward them at great speed.
"Watch out, they're coming."
Just as Koichi Saegusa called out the warning, several fireballs suddenly appeared in the air and fell from the sky.
The head of the Jumonji family immediately raised a shield made of psions, protecting everyone beneath it.
As the future heirs of the Ten Master Clans, Koichi Saegusa and the others were powerful in their own right.
In no time at all, they dealt with everyone who had attacked them.
"Damn it! Contact the other squads! Everyone else, lay down suppressing fire! Don't let them get away!"
Seeing that he had lost half his squad in moments, the hook-nosed captain shouted angrily.
"Yes, captain."
Seeing this, the head of the Jumonji family resisted the magical attacks from above while also blocking the gunfire from the front.
"Jumonji, hold on for a while. I'll deal with these insects."
"A few of you, come with me."
After calling over the family members who had come with him, Mio Itsuwa sprinted straight at the enemy with them.
When the members of the hook-nosed man's squad saw Mio Itsuwa and his people charging, they immediately turned their guns toward them.
A burst of rat-tat-tat-tat rang out.
The people with Mio Itsuwa succeeded in drawing their fire. By then, he had already reached the rear of the hook-nosed man's squad and quickly finished them off.
"Y-you... won't get away with this. I've already notified the squads nearby. They'll be here soon."
The hook-nosed captain had never expected a group he had encountered at random to be so powerful. His eyes filled with disbelief as he stammered.
After saying that, his head fell to one side, and he died.
Mio Itsuwa frowned deeply at the hook-nosed man's dying words.
He carried an earpiece translator, so he could understand the foreigner's language. It was also so they could coordinate better when investigating the disappearance of the mysterious country.
After returning to the group, Mio Itsuwa walked up to the head of the Jumonji family and spoke in a low voice.
"Jumonji, the captain of that squad just notified the teams nearby. Looks like we're in for trouble."
"It's fine. I sized them up before we came. Most of the people who came here aren't the top figures from their countries. As long as we force our way through, we can definitely break out."
The head of the Jumonji family replied.
"All right, let's get out of here as soon as possible."
After dealing with the minor trouble in front of them, the group headed once more for the plane's landing site.
Only when a plane came into view did they finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"The plane is right ahead. Once we're aboard, we'll be safe."
The head of the Jumonji family said.
"All right," everyone replied with a nod.
Just then, a group of people suddenly appeared in front of them, and their equipment looked to be of excellent quality.
Figures then appeared one after another all around them.
"Oh no, we've been ambushed!"
Atsuko Mutsuzuka exclaimed.
"Cover Maya Yotsuba and Koichi Saegusa as they break through."
Jumonji ordered.
"Yes."
Battle then engulfed the area, with shouts ringing out from time to time.
An hour later...
Of Jumonji's group, only the future family heads remained.
However, they were all seriously injured, and even Maya Yotsuba and Koichi Saegusa had suffered considerable injuries.
During the battle, the two had seen enemy reinforcements arriving in a steady stream. With no other choice, they had temporarily put down what they were carrying and joined the fight.
"Quick, let's get out of here. If any more of them come, we really will die here."
Atsuko Mutsuzuka said as she pushed herself up.
The ten of them struggled to their feet. Koichi Saegusa and Maya Yotsuba carried the block of ice, staggering toward the plane.
Their attention was entirely focused on watching their surroundings, afraid that more enemies might appear. They failed to notice that the ice now seemed completely transparent.
The infant inside looked at the two people carrying him, his face full of confusion.
He also wondered why he was shut inside such a cramped space.
Bai Feng moved his hands and discovered that his body seemed very small now.
Huh? Why do I feel like I've gotten smaller? Did I transmigrate into a baby?
After touching his cheek with his little hand, he spoke in surprise.
Looks like I really did transmigrate into a baby. But what the hell is with these people? And why is there a war going on here?
Bai Feng looked at the world outside through the sealing barrier, feeling like crying but having no tears. When he saw the weapons on the ground, he thought to himself.
This world actually has guns. Then the world I've come to must have technology. Looks like cultivation is out of the question.
Although he could not go to the cultivation world he had always dreamed of, he was already content just to have another life.
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