From the true universe, Shen Hai and the others looked like a group of automatons moving in slow motion. Lu Yin could deal with all of them however he wished. This was the superiority enjoyed by Envoys, and this feeling was inexplicable to those who could not enter the true universe for themselves.
Cheng Ji blankly stared at Lu Yin after seeing the youth enter the true universe in a casual manner. “You- how is this possible?”
A small smile appeared on Lu Yin’s lips. “I’m sorry, Envoy, but I killed a powerhouse of your level when I was still a Hunter.”
After speaking, Lu Yin attacked with another Vacuum Palm. It was a very powerful and fast technique, and no other attack could fulfill Lu Yin’s needs like his Vacuum Palm.
Cheng Ji reflexively dodged the attack, but the Vacuum Palm was just too fast, and he ended up being struck in the shoulder. Still in shock, he pulled out another scimitar from his cosmic ring, and as he flourished the blade, the natural suppression of stellular energy appeared. Lu Yin’s star energy was destabilized, but despite that, he still ignored Cheng Ji’s attack and pushed his way forward.
With a bang, Cheng Ji’s slash was dispersed by the Cloudguard Robes. The Envoy stared at Lu Yin in horror, feeling as though he was looking at a monster in the shape of a human. The Envoy was suddenly reminded of Hua Beibei’s words: Lu Yin was the Beastmaster out of everyone in the group.
Lu Yin rushed straight at Cheng Ji and attacked with another palm strike. The pain caused Cheng Ji to grit his teeth, and his expression instantly changed. His pupils fluctuated, and he unleashed a powerful spiritual force attack at Lu Yin. Lu Yin felt his mind jostle for a moment, but that was all. Cheng Ji, on the other hand, was stunned. What had just happened?
Lu Yin grabbed ahold of Cheng Ji with a hand, and said, “Even I feel bad for you. All of your attacks are useless against me.”
With that, Lu Yin squeezed hard and crushed Cheng Ji’s shoulder. The Envoy let out a cry of pain and swung his scimitar at Lu Yin in an attempt to defend himself. However, all of his efforts were pointless, and Lu Yin kicked the older man out of the true universe and into the back of the queen ant.
Shen Hai and the others had already dealt with the traitors following Cheng Ji, but they were just as confused as Cheng Ji; how was Lu Yin able to enter the true universe and fight against an Envoy? Could the youth also be an Envoy?
While such thoughts swirled through Shen Hai’s mind, Cheng Ji suddenly reappeared, and they watched on in shock as he crashed into the queen ant’s back in a pathetic manner. The impact caused the Envoy to crush the queen ant’s body, and she hissed in pain.
Lu Yin then emerged from the true universe, staring down at Cheng Ji from the sky.
An Envoy’s advantages meant nothing to Lu Yin. If they rendered him, an Enlighter, unable to use star energy? Lu Yin would just use the Vacuum Palm anyways. If they entered the intangible true universe? Lu Yin could still see them. If they used an overwhelming spiritual force attack that could instantly kill an Enlighter? Lu Yin’s spiritual force was comparable to that of an Envoy.
Lu Yin seemed to be the bane of Cheng Ji’s existence. No matter what tactics Cheng Ji employed, he was completely helpless against Lu Yin.
Cheng Ji despaired. He was an almighty Envoy while the other party was nothing more than an Enlighter! How could there be such a large gap in strength between them?
“Just who are you?” Cheng Ji stammered out between mouthfuls of blood. After eventually finishing the question, the Envoy coughed up even more blood. Lu Yin had really not held anything back when kicking the Envoy.
Lu Yin just stared at Cheng Ji. “Just tell me, are there any more traitors?”
Cheng Ji replied with a bitter smile, “You think I’ll actually tell you? What a joke!”
Lu Yin raised a finger and gave a light tap. The force from his finger tore open the void with a power that surpassed an Envoy’s attack. Just one finger was enough for Lu Yin to deal with a peak Enlighter like Shen Hai.
Lu Yin’s simple finger tap shattered both of Cheng Ji’s legs.
“Still not talking?” Lu Yin continued his interrogation.
Behind Cheng Ji, the queen ant shrieked in pain, and all of the nearby ants converged upon the area in a frenzy, desperate to kill Lu Yin.
Lu Yin frowned at the sight and tapped his finger again. The force easily tore a hole through the queen ant’s body, ending her life.
As soon as the queen ant died, all of the other ants in the area entered a frenzy and began devouring everything in their vision. Some turned towards Shen Hai and the squad while others turned to leave.
Shen Hai let out a sigh of relief. They had actually managed to survive.
Cheng Ji stared at Lu Yin with growing intensity. “There’s no way you’re an ordinary cultivator. You- you’re from one of the four ruling powers!”
Everyone turned to stare at Lu Yin in puzzlement.
Lu Yin locked eyes with Cheng Ji before raising a hand and attacking once more. With that, Cheng Ji’s life ended.
Cheng Ji had been no different from Guan Tong and the other Redbacks; none of them would ever reveal anything. Even if Cheng Ji had not been an actual Redback, he had still been an incredibly important traitor.
“Hey Beastmaster, that was amazing! As expected of the Beastmaster,” Hua Beibei gushed, though his tone of voice sounded like he was scolding someone.
Lu Yin glanced over at the surviving squad members and asked, “Have all of you forgotten about our mission?”
It was only then that everyone remembered what they were supposed to be doing, and they all hurriedly began eradicating the nearby terror ants.
Lu Yin spent this time submitting a report regarding Cheng Ji to Xia Yan.
Xia Yan quickly sent a reply: ‘Immediately make your way to the second forward basecamp. You are allowed to reveal your status as a colonel, and you can recruit any cultivator you wish in order to form your own troops.’
The second forward basecamp?
Lu Yin called Shen Hai over and asked, “What sort of place is the second forward basecamp?”
Shen Hai was surprised by the question. “That’s the lowest part of the second array base. It’s actually located between the New World and the second array base, and it’s usually overseen by a colonel. They’ll protect that place from the attacking monsters. Why do you ask?”
“Is that place very important?”
“Extremely. It’s one of the most intense locations on the entire battlefield, and according to rumors, it’s overseen by someone known as Colonel Zuo, who’s also recognized as the local general’s second-in-command.”
Lu Yin then softly ordered, “Everybody, follow me to the second forward basecamp. They need backup.”
Everyone else’s faces displayed complete shock when Lu Yin gave out a command. Being sent to the second forward basecamp was not a mission as simple as clearing out terror ants. This new mission meant actively fighting on the main battlefield.
A few people instantly voiced their objections, “Brother Qi, we were given a mission to eliminate terror ants, not fight on the battlefield.”
“I’m sorry, but we have no desire to go to the second forward basecamp.”
“I’m sorry.”
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Even Shen Hai spoke up, “Ah Qi, we all understand your passion for helping humanity on this battlefield and your desire to do your part in supporting the defense. However, our task is only to clear out the terror ants. We will all be instantly annihilated the moment we step onto the battlefield. We’d be scattered like ash, and we wouldn’t even be able to offer any kind of help.”
No one was willing to travel to the forward basecamp because staying on the trunk of the Mother Tree meant that there was at least a 60% chance of returning alive. However, if they stepped onto the active battlefield, their chances of surviving and returning would drop to under one percent. Going there was equivalent to going to their graves.
Lu Yin understood his companions’ feelings, as no one wanted to race towards their own deaths, and even he was no different. Unfortunately, not moving to the second forward basecamp after receiving Xia Yan’s orders would be blatant insubordination. Xia Yan knew just how important Lu Yin was, but despite that, the general had still sent Lu Yin to reinforce the defenders of the second forward basecamp. This clearly indicated just how dire the situation was on the battlefield.
This was the chief battlefield of the war between humans and the monsters. There was no one who could stay safe from the conflict.
Lu Yin looked around and saw the hesitation, fear, helplessness, confusion, and nervousness in every eye. He sighed and thought, I’m sorry, everyone. “I, Ah Qi, use my rank as a colonel to draft everyone present to move out as reinforcements for the second forward basecamp.”