“Using poison to fight poison…” Su Yuan nodded secretly.
Tang Jiao was using the power of the Dark Domain to psychologically intimidate and disrupt the Water Dream Realm.
This method was indeed effective. Before long, everyone woke up.
“Where is this?”
“What happened? Was I dreaming just now?”
“…”
The newly awakened were momentarily panicked by the surrounding darkness. However, they were all Shining Star-level experts. They quickly assessed the situation and calmed down.
After everyone woke up, Tang Jiao lifted the Dark Domain.
Wu Jianghao immediately asked, “Envoys, what exactly happened?”
Su Yuan then explained to everyone about the earlier attempt to rob Qiong Ying.
“Illusions, huh? Such flashy stuff! If I catch them, I’ll beat them into mince!” Xiong Chunyang sneered disdainfully.
It was evident that Xiong Chunyang, who liked direct confrontations, despised illusion techniques.
He believed that only those unsure of their own strength would resort to such means, considering it a low-grade tactic.
The others could understand this muscle-brained view of illusion techniques but generally did not agree.
The fact was, illusions had a wide range of effectiveness. Masters of illusions were genuinely fearsome opponents.
Xiong Chunyang curiously asked, “How strong were those people who tried to rob the prisoner?”
Su Yuan thought for a moment. “Average, not bad.”
Xiong Chunyang pouted at this. “Boring.”
In Xiong Chunyang’s view, since Su Yuan alone handled all of them and brought the prisoner back, those who attempted the robbery couldn’t be that strong.
Although they knocked him and the others out with illusions, their actual strength was mediocre. Indeed, those who used illusions weren’t strong themselves.
Most of the escort team shared this opinion.
Only Lin Chongyun, who perceived the residual battle fluctuations, glanced at Su Yuan, realizing that the attackers were likely not ordinary.
Out of caution, Wu Jianghao said, “I’ll take some people to check the scene and scout the surroundings. Please wait a moment, envoys.”
“Alright.”
Su Yuan thought it was a good time to rest.
Tang Jiao also joined Wu Jianghao for the investigation.
Even on the river, they could feel some residual Star Power fluctuations, indicating a fierce battle.
After a detailed investigation, Tang Jiao and Wu Jianghao returned, finding the battle’s aftermath mostly dissipated. They could barely discern the traces from a few individuals.
There were no additional findings. So, Wu Jianghao discussed with Su Yuan and the others, then heightened their vigilance and continued on their way.
Countless miles away from West Channel River, in a quiet tea room in Hui City, Wang Xu and Xu Fengtian were silently drinking tea.
Before them lay a copper mirror, its light swirling, projecting the scene by the West Channel River.
Watching Su Yuan slay Bain and others, bringing Qiong Shi back to the team, Wang Xu nodded in approval.
“This prospective member named Su Yuan is quite impressive…”
Xu Fengtian was full of praise, nodding. “His observation, action, and combat abilities are all superior! His performance during the previous battle with the Hundred Flames Association was average, but this time he stood out.”
Wang Xu smiled. “Such a performance is indeed worthy of the qualification to be nominated by Lord Imperial Throne.”
Xu Fengtian was surprised. “You mean he was nominated by the Vermilion Bird Throne?”
“Indeed.”
Xu Fengtian suddenly understood. No wonder Xuanwu Imperial ceded so easily. The Vermilion Bird Throne had personally nominated him.
“At this rate, we should reach Yanluo Country’s border for handover in two or three days,” Wang Xu said.
Xu Fengtian took out a map. “Yes, after crossing the West Channel River, it’s mainly Horror Mountain. Once we pass Horror Mountain, we’re near Yanluo’s border.”
Wang Xu said, “According to our information, some people likely don’t want to see these prisoners successfully returned to Yanluo. After all, some of them hold critical intelligence…”
Xu Fengtian snorted coldly. “These people are in the south, yet they’ve connected with the north!”
Wang Xu smiled. “Let’s wait and see which northern faction they’ve contacted. I’m here to investigate this matter…”
Even within the Sky Patrol Department, the number of Radiant Moon-level experts was limited. There weren’t many to watch over four Shining Star-level rookies.
Xu Fengtian was the one overseeing this mission, while Wang Xu was here for other investigations…