Although confident in his acting, Chen Pingfan couldn't help but feel a little flustered under the gaze of so many high-level cultivators.
However, with the arrow already nocked and drawn, there was no turning back. Chen Pingfan took just a second to adjust his state.
"Everyone, prepare to fight with me!"
Voice is the hardest thing to imitate, but Chen Pingfan deliberately strained his vocal cords until they were hoarse, as if he had suffered some persecution.
Even the soldiers were stunned by the shout.
It was only when he turned and rushed towards the defensive line without another word that everyone began to react.
"Was that the subordinate colonel just now?"
"It seems so. I just shook hands with him."
The more astute ones immediately changed their expressions and shouted, "Prepare for battle, enemy attack!"
Dozens of high-level cultivators immediately dropped their drinks and rushed in the direction Chen Pingfan had gone.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Eagle Cat and his two companions took less than half a minute to deal with the last two, but before they could leave, they were intercepted by other remaining guards.
Although they only possessed strength at the fourth level, there were five of them, all guards who had rushed over as soon as they heard the commotion.
"Kill them quickly!"
Eagle Cat said in a deep voice. In his mind, the guards who had left would take at least another minute to react, even under the fastest circumstances.
And that time was enough for them to leave safely.
His confidant, Old Chu, however, felt a strange sense of unease.
"Boss, why don't we leave first?"
The highest-ranked of the five present was only at the fifth level. If they wanted to leave, they could, at most suffering minor injuries.
However, in Eagle Cat's view, it would only take another half a minute to deal with these five. Killing them first and then leaving was perfectly fine.
Although the subordinate colonel had been killed so inexplicably, the anger in his heart had not fully subsided. To be nearly killed by a joint effort on his own territory, could he sleep if he didn't release this anger tonight?
Thinking of this, Eagle Cat decisively said, "Kill them first!"
He then charged forward as the first.
It must be said that the island nation's guards were also fierce characters. Knowing that their strength was insufficient, the five did not retreat, as if intending to use their deaths to hold back their progress.
The three were not surprised by this. It was rumored that the island nation's ancestors had split off from China and had continuously learned from China's excellent traditions over the centuries, so it was not surprising that they had learned this sort of bravery.
But when it came to ruthlessness, the three were not afraid of anyone.
A chaotic battle between eight people instantly began.
Well, perhaps "one-sided crush" would be more accurate.
When the fearless met the equally fearless, it all came down to whose fist was harder. The lowest-ranked among Eagle Cat's group had a strength of the fifth level, which was completely different from the five individuals whose highest level was only the fourth.
It took the three even less time than Eagle Cat had predicted, only about ten seconds, to successfully kill the five.
However, just as the three were about to leave after completing their mission, several bright lights suddenly exploded overhead.
"Over there!"
Dozens of people, at least thirty or more high-level cultivators, suddenly swarmed towards the three.
This time, Old Chu, the confidant, finally understood where his unease was coming from and shouted in shock, "Run!"
Eagle Cat looked at the dense figures and felt his scalp tingle. Without needing any reminder, he instinctively fled towards the black forest.
If not now, then when!
However, there were also fifth-level cultivators among the pursuers, and more than one at that. The distance between the two sides had not completely widened.
Eagle Cat became anxious because several guards who had remained on the front line appeared ahead.
"Damn it! Are we going to die here!"
At this moment, Li Chonglou and the other two had already secretly taken the subordinate colonel's body to a safe place.
"Brother Li, I've had enough stimulation. Don't call me for this kind of thing next time."
Some things only become frightening afterward, and Chen Pingfan was experiencing that now.
Li Chonglou smiled and said, "You performed very well. The first time is unfamiliar, the second time is familiar. You can do it."
"No, no, no, I wouldn't do this again even if you beat me to death!"
Being stared at by dozens of high-level cultivators, if even one of them had voiced the slightest doubt, he would not have been able to return alive!
It was more thrilling than dancing on the tip of a knife!
However, the outcome was perfect.
Hearing the great commotion from ahead, Li Chonglou knew his plan had succeeded.
Although neither of them knew the subordinate colonel's real name until his death, it did not hinder the fact that his status was not simple.
With such a figure missing and someone discovered to have invaded the black forest, the island nation would absolutely not give up investigating!
If the people in the black forest couldn't produce the subordinate colonel's body, a great war between the two sides was almost imminent!
Even if the island nation's higher-ups could endure it, Li Chonglou had backup plans to escalate their conflict.
"Brother Li, where do we go next? Shall we find more people to kill? Or go back and bring Wu Di and the others to control the situation?"
Chen Pingfan had unknowingly developed a sense of admiration for Li Chonglou. The current situation was created by two people who hadn't even reached the sixth level. Who would believe it!
Even now, this situation gave him hope of completing the mission. If the two factions were to engage in combat, with the manpower sent by the General Bureau this time, plus the existing stationed personnel, where would they not be able to handle it!
Li Chonglou shook his head. "Neither."
"Neither?" Chen Pingfan's expression was once again stunned.
"Let's go to the mine site first. Don't forget, according to the mission handbook, the mine is our core."
Chen Pingfan asked in confusion, "But according to the information we've investigated so far, the General Bureau clearly has something else in mind, right?"
Li Chonglou chuckled, "They might have something else in mind, but I want to ask you, does the mission handbook mention it?"
"No."
"Then that settles it. You can't produce any substantial evidence to prove that the General Bureau gave us another mission, and all we have now is a mission handbook. Who do you think we should trust?"
Chen Pingfan suddenly understood.
"So, does that mean we've passed the test as long as we complete the content in the mission handbook?"
This time, Chen Pingfan continued on his own without needing Li Chonglou's explanation, "Damn it, it turns out we overcomplicated the mission! What mole, what faction, what do they have to do with us? Our mission is only to reclaim the mine and eliminate the evil forces!"
"No! Brother Li, if that's the case, was our target tonight wrong? We should have joined forces with the island nation to destroy the forces in the black forest!"
Li Chonglou looked into his eyes calmly.
"Didn't I tell you?"
"Ah? What did you say?"
Chen Pingfan didn't react for a moment and looked confused.
"I don't like the island nation's people!"