Prodigies Split into Two Groups, Ghost Plunders the Treasury
Meanwhile, five prodigies from Capital and Demon Capital Martial University, like a pack of cheetahs patrolling their territory, swiftly traversed the rooftops of varying heights, searching for their "prey" hidden in the shadows of the city.
Hundreds of meters behind them, in the air, the two Qi Gathering Realm instructors— Li Changshan and the Demon Capital from Shanghai—stood with their hands behind their backs, quietly watching everything.
Sudden.
"Whoosh--!"
A burly figure, imbued with extremely dense Blood Transformation Realm aura, shot into the sky like a cannonball from a small alley below, hovering steadily in the path that the two instructors were bound to take.
The newcomer was none other than Wolf Fang, a mid-level investigator from the Night Watchers wearing Wolf Fang mask.
Who goes there?!
The instructor from Demon Capital frowned, and the terrifying pressure of his [Qi Gathering Fifth Level] instantly pressed down like a mountain collapsing into the sea!
Under the pressure of this true energy, which was enough to suffocate an ordinary Blood Transformation Realm, Wolf Fang's figure suddenly sank in mid-air. However, he endured the excruciating pain of his bones being squeezed and did not retaliate. Instead, he bowed slightly and clasped his hands in a fist.
"Great Xia Night Watchers, a mid-level investigator from the Jinling branch, codenamed ' Wolf Fang.' I greet you both!" Wolf Fang's voice was hoarse, but it conveyed a respectful tone that was neither humble nor overbearing.
"The Night Watchers?"
Li Changshan reached out and stopped the Demon Capital instructor who was about to continue applying pressure, his gaze sweeping over the Wolf Fang's mask. "In the middle of the night, you're blocking our way. Do you have some information to share?"
"Instructions have been issued from above, ordering me to fully cooperate with the two mentors and all the outstanding talents in their 'training' operation."
Wolf Fang took a deep breath, bracing himself against the oppressive aura of true energy, and said in a deep voice, "In order to improve the hunting efficiency of all you prodigies and avoid unnecessary casualties, I have come here specifically to inform you two of the detailed distribution of underground Variants forces in Jinling City."
Upon hearing the words "avoid casualties," the five prodigies who were speeding across the rooftops below stopped and looked up at the sky.
One of the top-tier prodigies from Capital Martial University, Blood Refining Upper-Tier Perfection, curled up a disdainful sneer.
"Casualties? A mere sewer Rat from Jinling City doesn't deserve to cause us casualties. You're being far too pessimistic, Night Watchers."
Faced with the mockery of this group of arrogant spoiled brats, his eyes beneath the Wolf Fang mask remained completely unmoved. He was long accustomed to the arrogance of these top university prodigies.
He simply turned to look at the two mentors and continued, "The Variants in Jinling City are mainly divided into two major forces: the Xiahou Family and the Han Family."
"The two families have slightly different types of Variants. The Xiahou Family tends to have physical deformities, berserk strength, and extremely strong recovery abilities; while the Han Family is more adept at stealth, agility, and speed."
"As for the distribution of strength..." Wolf Fang paused, his tone becoming serious, "The vast majority of them are at the [Blood Refining Realm]. But among them, there are also a small number of [Blood Transformation Realm] experts who have completed physical transformation! Combined, the number of the Blood Transformation Realm Variants from both families is definitely no less than ten!"
Upon hearing this statement...
Although the five prodigies below still wore arrogant expressions, their eyes now held a hint of excitement and eagerness.
Ten Blood Transformation Realm Variants! These are excellent sparring partners and medals of honor!
"No one at the Qi Gathering Realm?" the instructor from Demon Capital asked in a loud voice.
Current intelligence indicates... there are no fully formed Qi Gathering Realm Variants.
Wolf Fang shook his head, but then his voice became extremely serious. "However, the current head of the Han Family — Han Changfeng —is an exception!"
"He is a master of the [Qi Gathering Realm] among humans! He is also one of the very few survivors of the Variants cleansing storm decades ago!"
"Qi Gathering Realm?!"
Upon hearing this news, Li Changshan and the Demon Capital instructor, who had been nonchalant, instantly changed their expressions!
Human cultivators at the Qi Gathering Realm possess true qi protecting their bodies and have keen mental acuity, making them extremely difficult to be contaminated or parasitized by the blood of Variants. However, once successfully transformed, the destructive power and bizarre nature of their attacks will increase exponentially!
That was true terror!
Seeing the solemn expressions on the two mentors' faces, Wolf Fang quickly added, "Seniors, there's no need to worry too much. Han Changfeng suffered extremely severe Dao injuries in his early years, resulting in the depletion of his true energy. He has been barely clinging to life all these years."
"Although he has retained his Qi Gathering Realm level, it's still uncertain how much of his strength he can unleash. As long as the two seniors personally oversee things, he won't be able to cause any real trouble."
"A mere Qi Gathering Qi Gathering Realm clinging to life?"
A glint of shrewdness flashed in Li Changshan's eyes, and he exchanged a glance with the instructor from Demon Capital.
"There's no time to lose. Now that we know the details, let's take action and cut this mess quickly!"
Li Changshan shouted loudly to the five prodigies below:
"All members of the Capital Martial University, come with me to the Han Family! Let's meet that old, immortal monster!"
"Yes!" Two Blood Refining Upper-Tier Perfection and one Blood Transformation First Level cultivator answered in unison, their killing intent palpable.
The Demon Capital instructor waved his hand dismissively. "You Demon Capital lads, come with me to the Xiahou Family! Slaughter all those muscular lizards!"
The two groups split into two in an instant in the night sky, transforming into streaks of light and rushing towards the north and south poles of Jinling City respectively!
Wolf Fang hovered alone in mid-air, watching their departing figures, a cold smile curving his lips beneath the mask.
"The dog-eat-dog game has begun."
In the Jinling City, at the heavily guarded Xiahou Family manor.
Inside this fortress, which is as solid as an iron barrel.
A figure dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt strolled leisurely through the corridors and gardens of the manor, like Ghost.
"The security here is not much better than that of the library at Jinling Martial University."
Dongfang Yueming had his hands in his pockets.
[Heaven Grade Ultimate Technique - the Ends of the Earth Are Within Reach]!
[Heaven Grade Ultimate Technique - the Great Form Is Shapeless]!
With the enhancement of two Heaven Grade divine skills, he ignored all physical obstacles and qi and blood detection. The Xiahou Family's patrol teams even walked past him less than half a meter away, as if they were blind, completely unaware of anything unusual.
"Let me see just how many monsters are lurking in this man-eating Demon Cave."
Dongfang Yueming stood behind an artificial hill, his eyes slightly closed.
"Buzz!"
[Yellow Grade Qi Technique - Clear as Watching a Fire] Unlocked!
A grayish-white vortex swirled deep within his pupils, and the manor buildings before him instantly became transparent.
"Whoa..."
Dongfang Yueming was slightly startled.
Under the gaze of his Illusion-Breaking Void Pupils, the entire underground of the Xiahou Family manor was completely hollowed out!
It was an enormous underground labyrinth!
Deep within that labyrinth, dozens of nauseatingly dark red wisps of blood energy swirled and coiled! These wisps of blood energy were filled with a savage, greedy, and chilling aura, far beyond the comprehension of a human being!
"They're all Variants."
Dongfang Yueming sneered. Several of the clusters of blood energy were extremely large, even reaching the mid-stage of the Blood Transformation Realm!
"The largest red dot at the deepest point... that should be the head of the Xiahou Family. His blood and qi are as viscous as mercury, and he seems to be on the verge of breaking through to the Qi Gathering? Unfortunately, he's still a monster."
He did not immediately storm into the underground chamber to wreak havoc.
Since we're already here, we can't leave empty-handed.
Dongfang Yueming's gaze swept across the underground buildings of the manor, and soon he locked onto a place where spiritual energy and metallic luster were most concentrated.
"The treasure trove has been found."
"Whoosh!"
He One Flash and passed directly through the heavy alloy vault door, entering the core treasure trove of the Xiahou Family.
Inside the treasure vault, a dazzling array of precious resources were piled up like mountains! Various ancient medicines, materials from Ferocious Beast, and even boxes of E-grade and D-grade alloy weapons!
"I can't be bothered to carry these pieces of junk; they take up too much space."
Dongfang Yueming bypassed the priceless treasures in the eyes of ordinary martial artists and went straight to the row of safes at the very back of the vault.
With a swift movement, a wisp of the extremely cold sword energy from the [Taixu Extreme Ice Sword Scripture] instantly shattered all the lock cores.
"Splash..."
Inside the safe, a pile of anonymous federal cash cards, with the largest denomination being $100,000, fell out! A quick scan revealed a value of at least several million!
"The Xiahou Family has amassed quite a fortune by profiting from human suffering over the years. Now, I have the money to buy the remaining cultivation techniques."
Dongfang Yueming accepted all the cash cards without any hesitation.
His gaze then fell upon a very well-hidden compartment at the very bottom of the safe.
Open the hidden compartment.
Inside lay four jade slips, radiating an ancient luster!
"This is..."
Dongfang Yueming picked up the jade slip and placed it on his forehead.
[Ding! You have learned the "Primeval Giant Beast Transformation" (Profound Grade)!]
[Ding! You have learned the Iron-Blood Golden Body Art (Yellow Grade)!]
[Ding! You have learned the "Dragon Scale Armor Transformation Technique" (Profound Grade)!]
"Three Blood Transformation Realm cultivation techniques! Two Profound Grade and one Yellow Grade! What a windfall!"
Dongfang Yueming was overjoyed. This was truly a case of finding something without even looking for it!
With these three techniques, he now has an abundance of materials for the Blood Transformation Realm techniques and is ready to synthesize a Heaven Grade Blood Transformation Realm technique at any time!
And when he picked up the last jade slip, which was also the one with the deepest color.
[Ding! You have learned the Qi Technique "Exhale Qi into Arrows" (Yellow Grade)!]
"Um?!"
Dongfang Yueming's eyes lit up instantly!
"Another Qi Technique that only those at the [Qi Gathering Realm] can use!"