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Due to the importance of this mission, the Dark Realm dispatched an "Azure Rank" assassin specifically responsible for this operation.
However, Qingyuan did not expect to be involved with the Dark Realm. If it were someone else who was killed, it would be one thing, but anything related to the Dark Realm required him to be cautious.
As a veteran of the Dark Realm, he was aware that there had been some internal issues recently. Many principles that were once upheld had been abandoned, which was a major reason for the Dark Realm's poor reputation.
To take action against someone with the identity of the Dark Realm was unprecedented in its history. If this bottom line were broken, the downfall of the Dark Realm would not be far off.
Just relying on the Dark Realm's name could not allow for complacency. Without a certain level of understanding, one could never grasp its true essence.
If the mission continued, it would no longer be a simple bounty; it could potentially provoke a backlash from the Dark Realm. This could lead to conflicts between factions within the Dark Realm, and even escalate into open conflict. This was what he feared most. The Dark Realm had always operated in darkness; if war broke out, it would inevitably shift into the light, which was precisely its fatal weakness.
At this point, whether or not the Teleportation Array was operational became irrelevant. What mattered most now was confirming the identity and background of the target, as well as understanding the specific reasons behind this mission.
If they were truly going to take action, a comprehensive and meticulous plan was necessary. The Dark Realm was like a sword hanging over the Celestial Realm; if mishandled, that sword could very well strike down upon them.
Iron Yue waited anxiously for a response from the other party.
"Since it's an order from the Dark Realm, I won't make things difficult for you," came the reply before he turned and vanished without another word. He needed to clarify the ins and outs of this matter. More importantly, as a dignified figure from the Celestial King Realm, he did not want to be used as a pawn.
What he did not know was that just as he was about to uncover the truth, another team had already targeted Zuo Dao and his group.
This was a team not listed in any mission sequence; no one knew how they had managed to track down Zuo Dao's group. Zuo Dao himself felt frustrated. His arrangements seemed flawless—how could they have been caught up by enemies so quickly?
However, he soon realized that this enemy was entirely different from those encountered previously; they were ruthless.
They had flown nearly thirty thousand miles in peace before encountering this group of assassins. Without any warning, their opponents launched an attack. It seemed they had been lying in ambush nearby for quite some time.
"I’m Maiko; how could they discover us so quickly?" Zuo Dao wondered if there might be an issue with Zhao Yanwu.
"You ask me? How would I know? This is just bad luck," Zhao Yanwu replied while reinforcing the Airship's defenses and maneuvering it to evade incoming attacks.
"Weren't you in contact with your people earlier?" Zuo Dao suddenly recalled that Zhao Yanwu seemed to have communicated with outsiders before.
Zhao Yanwu was taken aback, his grip loosening just enough to avoid being struck directly by the opponent. "What do you mean? Don't tell me you suspect someone from our Dark Realm has betrayed us."
Zuo Dao hadn't expected Zhao Yanwu's reaction to be so intense and shrugged his shoulders.
"I was just asking out of curiosity. I'm puzzled as to how they could find us so accurately, especially to ambush us. It would require an enormous network of information and manpower to pull that off."
"Why don't you consider that your plan might have a flaw?" Zhao Yanwu shot back.
"My plan is definitely sound; at least two batches of assassins were shaken off. The assassins that appeared this time are definitely not from the same group as the ones before," Zuo Dao said, pondering while observing their surroundings.
Chen Yang also stood up from his meditation, entering a combat-ready state.
"You can see the difference too, right?" Zuo Dao looked at Chen Yang's expression.
"This is likely the Execution Squad from Dark Realm," Chen Yang replied uncertainly. Although he knew such a department existed within Dark Realm, he had never seen it himself; anyone who had was likely dead.
"Execution Squad?" Zuo Dao was completely unaware of the situation but could infer the nature of this team from its name.
"Yes, similar to a faction's enforcement hall, responsible for certain punishments within Dark Realm. They could also be the most elite team in Dark Realm," Chen Yang explained, though his expression was somewhat strange. "But if this is a bounty mission, there's no need to mobilize this squad."
At this point, Zuo Dao finally grasped where the key issue lay.
"It seems your identity has been exposed. Someone from Dark Realm has locked onto your location through some means, which explains why we were targeted," Zuo Dao said, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"Boss, you don't suspect me, do you?" Chen Yang's heart raced at this revelation, especially since Zhao Yanwu's gaze turned particularly unfriendly after hearing Zuo Dao's words.
"Of course not. In their eyes, you're just a pawn, expendable. Your only value is to die," Zuo Dao said bluntly, causing Chen Yang's face to flush with embarrassment.
"As long as we know where the problem lies, we can handle it. Maiko, charge ahead; I want to see what makes these elite assassins so special." Zuo Dao clapped his hands together. "Chen Yang, you stay put; I'll call you if needed."
Zuo Dao sprang into action, intricate patterns of runes floating from his fingers and merging into the Airship. Some even entered Chen Yang's body.
Zhao Yanwu was controlling the Airship, watching Zuo Dao's movements intently. "You don't really want to crash into them, do you?"
"Crash? What else can you do? Go out and fight them again?" Zuo Dao looked at Zhao Yanwu as if she were an idiot. "Who told you this ship doesn't even have an attack formation?"
"This is just a vessel I use for traveling; who knew we would run into this situation?" Zhao Yanwu was exasperated. Ever since she met Zuo Dao, she had never gained the upper hand, always being pressured by the other party. It left her, a 'Formation Witch' from the Celestial Realm of the Eastern Victory Continent, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
"You're capable enough, aren't you?" Zhao Yanwu said bitterly.
Chen Yang, watching from the side, couldn't help but chuckle. He had completely come to trust Zuo Dao. By now, he also understood Zhao Yanwu's identity; just the title 'Formation Witch' revealed her background. Not to mention that she could casually grant a spot in the Dark Realm.
In every aspect, Zhao Yanwu could be considered a talented individual, yet in front of Zuo Dao, she seemed utterly powerless.
"A man can't just sit around and do nothing!" Zuo Dao joked while busying herself, which eased Zhao Yanwu's heart somewhat.
"Go on," Zhao Yanwu said with a slight smile, spitting at Zuo Dao playfully.
However, after Zuo Dao enhanced the formation, the Airship, which had been like a leaf in the wind, gradually stabilized. It seemed that their opponents were aware of Zuo Dao's intentions. Yet instead of weakening their assault, they became even more aggressive.
"What the hell? Did they take some kind of stimulant?" Zuo Dao exclaimed as she saw someone on the opposing side summon a distant magical artifact. She quickly took control of the Airship from Zhao Yanwu. "If they aren't afraid of death, then I'll oblige them."
Previously, under Zhao Yanwu's control, the Airship had been somewhat restrained; now in Zuo Dao's hands, it moved like a fish through water. Dodging countless attacks, every time Zhao Yanwu thought they were about to be hit, Zuo Dao somehow managed to evade with some miraculous method.
Though this Airship wasn't large by any means—about ten zhang in size—it was still considerable for one person. As Zuo Dao dodged incoming attacks, she steered the Airship straight toward their opponents' formation.
She didn't want to get entangled with them. If they disembarked to confront the enemy directly, they would inevitably be held back by their opponents, wasting time and putting themselves in danger. Of course, that danger was primarily for the other two. Right now, Zuo Dao had turned the Airship into a protective shell; if she didn't make good use of it, how could she justify it to these people?
Chen Yang wasn't mistaken; this ambush against Zuo Dao and her companions was carried out by the Execution Squad from the Dark Realm. Xing had initially been frustrated with the mission imposed from above. But now he had no choice but to take it seriously.
He could see the quality of that Airship; he had destroyed similar ones before. However, this particular Airship was giving him a headache.
The Squad had used all their available means of attack; if it were an ordinary Airship, it would have been destroyed countless times over by now. Yet this Airship remained unscathed. Observing the current situation, it appeared that their opponents intended to use the Airship's sturdiness to charge at them directly.
The Execution Squad had never faced much resistance in the past, but now they found themselves stumped by just one airship.
"Damn it, unleash the Fire Extinguishing Strike and blow that airship to pieces!" Xing E shouted fiercely.
The Fire Extinguishing Strike was one of the squad's signature moves, specifically designed for assault missions. Since the squad's formation, they had used it so few times that they could count them on one hand, yet not a single Great Power had survived after being struck by the Fire Extinguishing Strike.
"How's your contact with the higher-ups going?" Zuo Dao asked while controlling the airship.
"I've already reported this incident to them. The Dark Realm will respond soon, but we still have to rely on ourselves for now." Zhao Yanwu was straightforward about the situation; there was no point in hiding the truth at this critical moment.
"This is an unexpected event. No matter how powerful the Dark Realm is, they can't have a countermeasure ready immediately, especially when it comes to mobilizing personnel," Zhao Yanwu continued, maintaining communication with the Dark Realm through certain channels.
"Especially since my identity is a bit special; the processes involved might be even more complicated." She felt quite helpless; if she hadn't been so low-key in her usual life, this wouldn't have happened.
"It seems you have quite the background!" Zuo Dao remarked suggestively.
"Well, I do have a good grandfather. No, I actually have several," Zhao Yanwu replied proudly.
Zuo Dao could only acknowledge this; just the presence of Zhao Elder from Zhao Wang Village gave him an unfathomable impression. Moreover, judging by Zhao Yanwu's tone, it seemed there were several such figures in her life.
Truly, having powerful connections gave one a solid foundation!
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