Tian Ci and Red Eyes, known as the top thieves in the Hua Country War Zone.

Their strength and awareness are undoubtedly unquestionable. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

In the Hua Country War Zone, anyone who mentions the names Tian Ci or Red Eyes can’t help but feel a chill down their spine.

Their power is not only reflected in their exceptional equipment.

It’s also showcased in their terrifyingly elusive and extraordinary awareness.

If Feng Hua is the number one player in the game of Hua Country War Zone, with countless people regarding Feng Hua’s past battle videos as classics;

Then they are the leaders among the thief players in the Hua Country War Zone.

To this day, many videos of the two’s battles still circulate on game forums for learning and research.

Outside the city has already become a battlefield, with dazzling magic flying continuously from inside the city and landing outside with loud bangs.

Thieves from the Hua Country War Zone continuously leap into crowds to assassinate and slice through the He Clan’s backline players.

However, the He Clan War Zone players are not to be underestimated.

Under their tight defense, many thieves are almost immediately discovered by the dense ’Investigation Technique’ upon landing, and then focused and destroyed.

Even thieves who luckily escape the ’Investigation Technique’ find it nearly impossible to inflict significant casualties on the He Clan War Zone’s backline.

Nearly every fragile target is surrounded by many close combat players; any slip-up is met with destructive blows.

So far, the best record these thieves can achieve is a one-for-one exchange.

Especially as the defenders gradually fall to a disadvantage, such records do little to affect the course of the battle.

However, there are always exceptions.

Two ghostly silhouettes descend from the city wall and evade the ’Investigation Technique.’

The two move like fish in water, freely navigating the ranks of He Clan players.

In no time, the duo quickly moves through the battle zone and appears at the rear of the He Clan players.

"These Hua folk are nothing without Feng Hua."

"Too weak."

"Our Yamada-kun is still the best."

"I just killed their so-called madman; it was such a thrill."

"This person was one of Hua’s top hundred, hahaha~"

"But truth be told."

"Our Yamada-kun has already ranked third in the [World Power Ranking]."

"Surpassing these Hua people is just around the corner, hehe~"

Gazing at those fragile targets protected by close combat, casting magic at the city gate, while chatting and taunting with leisure.

Tian Ci suddenly halts.

Inside, a strong intent to kill rises against those boastful brats.

Tian Ci is confident he can silently take down those foolish fragile targets before anyone around responds.

But just as Tian Ci is ready to take action:

"Pa~"

Suddenly, a hand grabs Tian Ci’s arm.

Tian Ci tenses and turns to look.

Seeing Red Eyes grasping his arm, shaking his head.

Though Red Eyes says nothing, in that moment of eye contact, Tian Ci instantly understands Red Eyes’ intent.

Unwillingly glancing at those petty clowns, he turns to follow Red Eyes towards their target.

Within moments, the duo spots Yamada Miki hidden among the crowd.

As soon as Red Eyes sees him.

Just as Yamada Miki seems to sense someone watching him, he suddenly turns to look in Red Eyes’ direction.

This startles Red Eyes.

Quickly reeling back his gaze, Red Eyes maneuvers like a nimble rabbit through the crowd to Yamada Miki’s rear and meets Tian Ci.

After merging and exchanging a glance, Tian Ci nods knowingly.

Tian Ci seizes the chance and first attacks Yamada Miki.

A scroll appears suddenly behind Yamada Miki without warning, and Tian Ci emerges like a specter from the shadows.

Before anyone around can react, a sharp dagger emerges from the scroll, and Tian Ci swings it at Yamada Miki:

"Canglan Break"

"Puchi~"

"-0" Critical Strike~

System: Passive trigger failed.

The dagger couldn’t even penetrate Yamada Miki’s clothing.

This scene shocks Tian Ci:

"How is this possible!"

More astonishing is Yamada Miki, as if already expecting Tian Ci, turns to flash an eerie smile:

"Been waiting for you."

"What?!"

Just then.

Tian Ci feels his feet suddenly entwined by something, rapidly sinking.

When Tian Ci looks down.

He sees the ground beneath his feet has somehow turned into a bottomless vortex, swallowing him.

At this moment, Tian Ci yearns to escape this tremendous suction but finds his body stuck and immovable.

Besides.

Tian Ci’s health is plummeting relentlessly.

Tian Ci realizes that at this rate, he’ll certainly die.

But at this crucial moment.

A shadow suddenly flashes from a concealed spot, and Yamada Miki coldly sneers:

"Come out."

He extended his palm forward.

The fleeting figure seemed to have been magnetically pulled, forcibly dragged out of the void by Yamada Miki.

Hojo Takeshi, seeing this, stepped forward with his sword:

"Baka!"

His samurai sword pierced directly through the figure’s abdomen.

However, to everyone’s surprise, the figure pierced by Hojo Takeshi turned out to be a dried-up scarecrow.

Hojo Takeshi was taken aback.

Yamada Miki furrowed his brows:

"Cunning fellow."

When he turned around, he saw a ghost-like figure pouncing on Tian Ci who was nearly out of health.

But Yamada Miki didn’t make another move; instead, he said:

"Call your Feng Hua, you few are no match for me."

"If he doesn’t come, I’ll take this city for sure."

As the two landed, they rolled over and went back into stealth, disappearing into the dense crowd.

Seeing this, Hojo Takeshi became furious:

"Baka~ Priest, Investigation Technique!"

"Find them for me."

But as the surrounding players began using the Investigation Technique, Red Eyes had already taken Tian Ci around the crowd and returned to the bottom of the city.

Once they confirmed it was safe, Tian Ci, still with a frightened expression, said:

"That scared the hell out of me."

"I thought I was going to die. Damn."

Red Eyes, with a serious expression, said:

"He’s too strong."

"I didn’t have any chance to get close and strike."

In response, Tian Ci agreed emphatically:

"Apart from Big Boss Feng, this guy is the first to make me feel powerless."

"Even facing Satan J didn’t pressure me this much."

Red Eyes pondered for a moment:

"We should let them know about this situation and see how to solve it."

At that moment, Tian Ci couldn’t help but mutter:

"If only Big Boss Feng were here."

Red Eyes also thought the same but knew:

"We can’t always rely on Big Boss Feng for everything."

"To assassinate him, we must find someone to cooperate with."

"Let’s try again later."

Tian Ci nodded, saying:

"Alright, let’s go!"

...

In the cave deep within the forest of the Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts

Lin Yi didn’t know how much time had passed. He only knew that after a short sleep, the exhaustion from his tribulation had disappeared completely.

Lin Yi couldn’t help but stand up, stretch lazily, and let out a moan:

"Ah~~"

At this moment, the voice of the Golden Behemoth came from nearby:

"Master, you’re awake."

Lin Yi nodded:

"Yeah."

Then he looked outside the cave and asked, puzzled:

"Haven’t they arrived yet?"

Since there was no concept of time inside the Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts.

In addition, Lin Yi’s system didn’t show time, nor could he log into game forums and such, so he couldn’t know the current Earth time.

Based on Lin Yi’s understanding of them, they would only log out during lunch or dinner time at this point.

Considering so much time had passed, they should have finished a hotpot by now.

Yet the Golden Behemoth’s next words almost made Lin Yi stumble.

The Golden Behemoth, looking drowsy, said:

"They just came by."

"What!"

Lin Yi was instantly shocked:

"Then where are they now?"

The Golden Behemoth, with a matter-of-fact look, said:

"They left."

"Damn~"

Lin Yi stood there, dumbfounded, looking at the Golden Behemoth with a flattering expression:

"I was afraid of disturbing your rest, Master, so I didn’t wake you."

"Hehe~"

Lin Yi felt speechless upon hearing this:

"I... oh my... "

But at that moment, a familiar voice suddenly echoed in Lin Yi’s ear:

"Ah! Master!"