Watching the nuclear bomb being tossed up and down in Phoebe's hands, Nevis's heart still skipped a beat, even though he knew that the [DW Series] weapons were not dangerous due to their stability.
However, he replied nonchalantly, "Well, it's really nothing, just a thermonuclear bomb."
"I knew it! You coward, scared like that by a mere thermonuclear bomb." Phoebe scoffed instinctively, but he quickly realized something was wrong.
Thermonuclear bomb?
Phoebe frowned at the lump of iron in his hand. Suddenly, his eyes widened in fury, bloodshot veins clearly visible. "Isn't this a nuclear bomb?"
"Damn it!!"
It's hard to imagine that such a shrill voice could come from the mouth of a 2.5-meter-tall, muscular man. But thinking about it, it's not surprising. Although Phoebe, as a Middle Tier Nine Physical Enhancement Ability Energy, can bathe in lava pools and ordinary bombs exploding in front of him are like Qingfeng breeze, this is a nuclear bomb. The temperature at the explosion center is over 60 million degrees Celsius, and there is also super-energy light radiation and particle stream. Given Phoebe's physique, if this nuclear bomb in his hand were to explode, his chances of survival would be no more than 20%.
Phoebe reacted so strongly, the other members were even more so. Their previously calm demeanor instantly turned sour, and judging from their distorted expressions, they couldn't wait to leave the cave.
Beaufort performed somewhat better, after all, he had spatial abilities, which allowed him to avoid the most intense damage in the initial stage of a nuclear explosion. Although the subsequent power was still extremely threatening, it was not fatal to a Peak Tier Nine Transcendent.
"Where did you get this thing from?" Beaufort asked, looking completely bewildered.
Although nuclear weapons are no longer considered strategic weapons of mass destruction by the level of technology of the Crimson Alliance, they are still weapons of mass destruction, especially for ordinary people. Therefore, they are subject to a high level of control, and it is impossible to obtain them without sufficient authorization.
The reason is simple: if a nuclear bomb falls into the hands of terrorists and detonates in a densely populated area, the consequences...
For this reason, generally speaking, only Legendary- level Transcendent members of the Alliance can exchange for nuclear bombs on a limited basis.
Lancelot is only at the Tier Nine; theoretically, he shouldn't be able to obtain nuclear weapons.
This is precisely why Beaufort was puzzled.
Faced with Beaufort's question, Lancelot raised an eyebrow but offered no explanation.
In reality, the biggest contributor to his acquisition of the nuclear bomb was White. Of course, Lancelot's own potential and background were equally important; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to get those higher up to turn a blind eye.
However, these things cannot be told to outsiders, otherwise it would be considered an act of betrayal for White.
Seeing that Lancelot did not explain, Beaufort wisely did not ask any further. However, after this incident, his evaluation of Lancelot undoubtedly rose to a higher level. If before he was only trying to curry favor with Lancelot because of his extraordinary talent, now he also considered Lancelot's connections.
With the addition of nuclear weapons, everyone's confidence soared even higher. If used properly, these weapons could inflict considerable damage on the White Shark Bandit Group.
night.
There was no light or moon; dark clouds covered the sky.
A damp, strong wind swept through the valley, bringing a heavy dampness to the air. The earthy smell rose from the ground, and fish in the lake leaped out of the water, splashing as they fell back down.
Blue Dragon belong to the Chromatic Dragon Clan race, also known as the Evil Dragon Clan. They have relatively large ears and a distinctive single horn on their noses. They are accustomed to living in the desert, burying their bodies in the sand and only exposing less than their heads. Judging from their living habits, Blue Dragon do not like the ocean as people normally think. On the contrary, these big guys prefer dry land.
So, when the air became humid, the Blue Dragon, who had been relatively calm, became a bit irritable.
"Damn this weather! I wish I could fly up into the sky and scatter these dark clouds!" one of the Blue Dragon growled. His name was Bentley, the youngest of the three brothers, and also the most short-tempered.
"Bentley, calm down, just bear with it a little longer. Based on past experience, the Crimson Alliance will send an action team to deal with the White Shark Bandit Group within five days at most. After we ambush and wipe them out, we can return to the family. Not only will there be a dry and warm sandy nest, but we can also eat your favorite roasted camel." The eldest Josiah, soothed his restless younger brother, his voice steady, like that of a middle-aged man.
Blue Dragon are an anomaly among the Chromatic Dragon Clan. They generally live together in family groups, are very united, and have harmonious relationships among their members, which is quite similar to the Metallic Dragon Clan.
Bentley calmed down with his brother's comfort. Just then, light footsteps approached, and the three Blue Dragon raised their heads at the same time, their dark golden vertical pupils emitting a captivating glow.
However, upon sensing the presence of the newcomer, their initial wariness subsided. Mike, the second oldest, sniffed and his mouth opened and closed, "It's Blood Fang!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a dog-man who was about 1.7 meters tall, thin, but with a very large mouth and an extremely ugly appearance walked in. His reddish-brown fur was covered with thick bloodstains, and the stench was overwhelming, causing the three Blue Dragon to turn their heads slightly.
"Blood Fang, what are you doing here?" Bentley leaned over; the enormous dragon head resembled a house, exuding a terrifying Intimidation.
"Boss White Shark needs you all to come over," Blood Fang said in a gruff voice.
"What is it?" Josiah asked.
"I don't know!" Blood Fang replied succinctly. He wasn't a talkative person to begin with, and normally he might not even speak once a month.
Therefore, the Blue Dragon did not suspect anything.
"Is this important?" the second Blue Dragon asked, pointing to his indigo scales, which emitted a series of crackling sounds. These were the natural reactions of a powerful static electricity effect. When the Blue Dragon was enraged, these sounds would be especially dense and loud, like the roar of Thor, and were extremely Intimidation.
Lancelot, disguised as Blood Fang, took a slight step back, mimicking Blood Fang's gesture. Blood Fang possessed an extremely chilling aura and had a natural aversion to fierce and intense lightning.
To impersonate someone, one must pay attention to the details; otherwise, even if one's body can completely change, the disguise will be exposed. This is knowledge that Lancelot learned in the academy's spy course.
Seeing Blood Fang's reaction, a hint of contempt, as well as the arrogance and sense of superiority unique to dragons, flashed in the eyes of the Blue Dragon Bentley, but he did not have the slightest doubt about Blood Fang in front of him.
As if oblivious to the look in Blue Dragon, Blood Fang remained expressionless and replied, "The boss didn't say whether it's important or not."
"Hmph, if it were important, White Shark would have come in person. Sending Blood Fang means it's not a big deal. Big brother, I'll go. You and second brother continue to hide," Bentley said.
Josiah considered it for a moment, and finding no problem with it, nodded in agreement.
Upon seeing this, a strange glint flashed deep within Blood Fang's crimson pupils.
A flash of blue light appeared and then subsided. Bentley's massive body rapidly shrank, eventually transforming into a young man with short blue hair, fair skin, and about 1.9 meters tall. The aura of True Dragon also disappeared.
To be honest, even if Bentley were discovered after he went out, it would be difficult to find out that he was True Dragon. This is one of the Dragon Clan's signature talents, [Polymorph]. It can not only change one's appearance and form, but also hide oneself to the greatest extent. It is an extremely powerful talent and one of the Dragon Clan's means of moving freely in all worlds.
However, Bentley was unaware that everything he did was in vain, because it was all happening right under Lancelot's nose.
After leaving the dragon's nest, led by Blood Fang, Bentley walked for about a kilometer before realizing something was wrong; this wasn't the way to the White Shark's lair.
"Who are you?" Bentley roared, sensing something was wrong, and let out a deafening dragon's roar to warn his two brothers.
Strangely, this sound, powerful enough to shatter the eardrums of ordinary people, seemed to sink into the mud like a pebble; it fell silent as soon as it was made.
The Deep Domain!
Beaufort's abilities!
For top assassins, this kind of shielding ability is almost essential, in order to prevent their assassinations from being discovered by the enemy and falling into the embarrassing situation of being surrounded and attacked.
Generally speaking, for assassins or killers, the ability to silence is just the most basic. Advanced versions can even shut down the five senses, taking it to a higher level. Some top-tier assassins can even sever the cause and effect, or even the Fate, of their targets, thus making them disappear from the world without a trace.
In assassination, the killing is secondary; the stealth is the key!
As soon as the Deep Domain unfolded, the Blue Dragon Bentley sensed something was wrong and instantly revealed his true form, attempting to Escape.
However, the next moment, chains formed of earth elements wrapped around from all directions. These chains were somewhat illusory when they first appeared, but they quickly became solid and eventually became completely tangible. Crackling lightning struck these chains, scattering some debris, but it was unrealistic to break free of their restraints instantly.
Not only that, while the spellcaster Diliya was using her shaping magic to exert physical control, the psychic Caroline also unleashed a full-power mental shockwave. The bespectacled girl showed no mercy, launching a powerful attack right from the start. Although the Blue Dragon Bentley's strength had reached the peak of the Tier Nine, he was still dizzy from the attack. His originally majestic dragon eyes instantly became blank and dazed, and even the strength of his struggles decreased by 70-80%.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Ability Energy Maxin and Gwendolyn launched their attacks one after the other. Maxine spread his arms, and countless energy blasts instantly engulfed Bentley. After this round of attacks, Gwendolyn leaped high into the air, spread her limbs, grabbed Bentley's horn, and pulled him backward forcefully, exposing his neck.
With a series of cracking sounds, the Blue Dragon's neck was gradually raised, and when the angle was just right, a glimmer of black light quietly appeared.
Laugh!!
The black light was like Endless darkness condensed together, incredibly sharp, and possessed a corrosive power unique to dark energy. In just a second, when Bentley broke free from Caroline's mental restraints from the excruciating pain, he was already severely injured.
"Roar, you damned insects, you will surely bear the wrath of the True Dragon!!" The enraged Blue Dragon roared madly, and Berserk lightning surged from its body. Lightning is known for its fierce attack power, and this lightning was mixed with the power of the True Dragon. In an instant, Beaufort's Deep Domain showed signs of collapse, and the dark Mist trembled violently, teetering on the verge of falling.
However, at that very moment, the squad's final blow arrived!
Why didn't Lancelot make the first move?
The reason is that he's gathering his strength!
Qi combustion, Willpower Burst, Absolute Focus, Cell Liberation...
Use them simultaneously!
Energy is vibrating, muscles are pulsating, bones are rumbling, and the spirit is ascending...
When all of this was put together, even in just a few seconds, it increased the power of Lancelot's attack by at least two times!
The Steel Feather Cloak transformed into a three-meter-long spear under the influence of lightning. The spearhead was a full eighty centimeters long, with incredibly sharp blades on both sides. Due to the fish-scale-like arrangement of metal plates and the metal vibrations caused by the lightning, it also generated a strong cutting force.
Holding the spear upside down, Lancelot charged forward with long strides, the spearhead dragging on the ground, leaving a charred mark. Then, to the astonishment of the squad and the horrified gaze of the Blue Dragon Bentley, a blue crescent moon flashed and disappeared!
Tear!!
The tough dragon scales were swiftly sliced open by the lightning spear, and scalding dragon blood gushed out as if it were free. On the severed neck, two different types of lightning intertwined, collided, and annihilated each other, emitting a terrifying sound before disappearing into the Deep Domain.
Thump!!
A dragon head the size of a house fell to the ground!
Blue Dragon Bentley has fallen!
Holding a lightning spear, Lancelot stood atop the towering body of True Dragon, surrounded by swirling lightning, resembling a true god.
Everyone stared blankly at the scene before them!
Although, according to Lancelot's deductions, this is only the first step in the plan!
But when a Peak Tier Nine True Dragon was killed by them in less than ten seconds, a feeling of unreality still involuntarily welled up in their hearts.
This is Blue Dragon, not White Dragon or black dragon. In the Chromatic Dragon sequence, the Blue Dragon ranks second, and its combat power is beyond doubt.
Yet, it was precisely this kind of enemy that fell at their feet, and so easily!
It's all because of that person!
All eyes were fixed on Lancelot. Everyone knew why the operation had gone so smoothly, and the terrifying power he unleashed at the last moment had completely convinced the team members who had previously doubted his combat abilities!
"Lancelot, what do we do next?" asked Caroline, the girl with glasses, excitedly.
"Killing the Blue Dragon didn't take much effort, and it happened within the captain's Deep Domain, so no one should have noticed. We can use the same trick again to take down another Tier Nine opponent," the spellcaster Diliya calmly analyzed.
Her words were undoubtedly exciting, and Beaufort and the others were quite interested.
Lancelot shook his head, "There's no chance!"
"Why?" Phoebe, puzzled.
"Because..." Lancelot turned to look to his side and behind him.
Beaufort continued, "They're here!!"