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"Impressive."
"Huh? I didn't expect there to be a force in the world that could mobilize so many peak experts at once."
"That's right. While there are indeed forces with such a number of Momentum Level experts, to be able to deploy them all simultaneously, especially after being attacked, is truly astonishing. If we hadn't been allowed to wreak havoc for so long, I would have suspected that these two grave robbers had betrayed us."
Seeing the overwhelming aura that combined and intertwined, instantly thickening the air around them, the members of Hive Security Company who had quickly gathered were equally astonished.
Since Hive Security Company had fully spread its wings and its core members had successively broken through to the Stage of Power, they had hardly encountered any opponents that could match their members' quality!
Not even their organization could compare!
Yet now, although not all core members were deployed, they had managed to mobilize all available core members. The fact that their opponents had been caught off guard and were able to summon such a large number of personnel in an instant was alarming; it was likely that even the headquarters of Hive Security Company couldn't muster this level of defensive strength.
How could this not astonish everyone present?
"The Centipede remains unyielding, having ruled the Chinese Mainland for hundreds of years. Even though it has rapidly weakened in recent decades, it is still not a force that ordinary powers can rival. This time, it's my negligence. Although I anticipated they would have strong defensive capabilities, it still exceeded my expectations. The investigation into Wise King and the movements of the Common Unity Party did not reveal how much strength they actually possessed."
Turning the ring he had just retrieved in his hand, Yang Xiaoyou narrowed his eyes slightly. His expression grew serious as he spoke.
Originally, the already half-disabled Wise King had leaked some information. Coupled with some activities initiated by the Common Unity Party, he thought that the royal family would definitely send more personnel.
After all, robbing the Royal Treasure was simply too fantastical. With such a large stockpile located in the imperial capital, how much could actually be transported away? And if they couldn't take everything, which force would be foolish enough to attempt to seize a portion? It would be completely counterproductive!
Although the defenses here were extremely tight, it was expected that the first wave of counterattack forces dispatched by the royal family would not be so terrifyingly large!
However, the reality was somewhat unexpected!
Before them stood only eight people. Compared to the full fourteen core members, this number was at a disadvantage, but the strength of the three leading them surpassed that of most core members of the Hive Security Company!
Only a few individuals at Silence's level could rival them, yet among the fourteen, only the gap-toothed Silence remained; the other two were in different areas!
As for the remaining five, if we exclude combat experience and simply rely on intuition, they were slightly superior to the average quality of the members brought here. Clearly, they all followed martial arts routines and were highly skilled masters. On the battlefield, these fellows could not compare to their side. Yet in this situation, they greatly showcased their opponent's advantage.
If it were just this, Yang Xiaoyou believed that with his explosive intervention, he could defeat them with minimal cost.
But then there was that aged voice at the beginning, and the sudden shift that repelled two core members. The heavy pressure gathering above the royal city told Yang Xiaoyou that there was an even more monstrous fellow lurking behind!
From Heart's sense of crisis, it seemed that this yet-to-appear presence could at least reach Luo Guohui's level! It could even be confirmed that in terms of pressure and spiritual cultivation, it surpassed even that!
"Hmph, the First Strongest of Huaxia is indeed as legendary as they say, but you are getting old. Aren't you afraid of an untimely end by wading into these murky waters? Even if you don't think for yourself, consider your descendants and family." After a brief flicker in his eyes, Yang Xiaoyou spoke in a clear voice while stepping forward. Although it wasn't a roar, his voice resonated throughout the Treasure Vault.
As he unleashed his own momentum alongside the Hive Security Company members, that step felt as if he had stomped on the hearts of those eight people, instantly tearing apart their gathered force!
They instinctively stepped back a pace!
Although his words were aimed at that yet-to-appear formidable opponent, they simultaneously suppressed those eight people and dealt them a blow.
Forced to take a step back, the Eight People also showed a slight change in expression. The pinnacle of strength that the royal family had always possessed was their pride and foundation!
If it weren't for the fact that firearms had already taken the lead! If it weren't for the overwhelming resentment from the lower classes towards the royal family! If it weren't for the continuous weakening of their power by other factions! The royal family would never be in such a predicament!
Moreover, even at this moment, no faction dared to openly offend them! Aside from the intangible issue of face, what they feared most was this kind of mutual destruction capability!
The higher up one was, the more they feared death; no one would make a thankless choice because of the current state of the royal family!
But right now,
In terms of sheer numbers, they actually exceeded the forces they had mobilized!
And what was the other side's objective?
It wasn't assassination! It wasn't a cleanup! They had simply dispatched powerful individuals at Momentum Level for transportation?! They casually brought out so many strong fighters! Meanwhile, their main task was to guard the royal family! It seemed like they had easily sent out personnel, but those were undoubtedly their main forces!
When did Momentum Level fighters become so common? With so many people having that kind of energy, they might as well disperse and lead the Fourteenth Division to hit up bank vaults around the world; that income would definitely be much greater than what they faced now!
Did they really think they could move the entire Treasure Vault?
There were still issues like disposing of stolen goods and a series of problems afterward; the ratio of investment to return was simply too disproportionate. Which lunatic came up with this idea? Did they have so many people that they didn't know what to do with them?
Seeing the advantage in numbers on the other side and the atmosphere on the battlefield shattering their imposing presence, each member of Eight People and Heart flashed through their own thoughts.
If it really came down to a direct confrontation, it was likely that they would not fare well at all!
However, thinking about the presence behind him, they gradually regained their confidence. Indeed, those were formidable opponents at the Momentum Level, but as long as his group could briefly hold them off, relying on the terrifying strength of the Elder Patriarch to eliminate them one by one, victory would ultimately be on their side!
Moreover, no matter how disconnected the royal family and the current regime were, time would eventually bring their reinforcements, no matter how slowly they arrived. They were not afraid of dragging things out.
With time, place, and people all in their favor, they were already in an invincible position; now it was just a matter of calculating how to achieve their task with the least cost!
“Sharp-Tongued Youngsters, I am not one to hold grudges like you. I am giving you a chance now: put everything down and leave peacefully. This is my greatest mercy; do not refuse kindness and instead seek punishment.”
In response to Yang Xiaoyou's mockery, the Ancient Voice, which had been lurking in the shadows, spoke again with an uncertain tone.
Although such words seemed to convey ‘Mercy’, they were filled with malice. With such an illusory verbal promise, it was easy for one to develop a sense of complacency, regardless of whether his words were true or false. If they truly believed him, being specialized in battlefield Slaughter as a Hivemind Team Member, they could easily lose their unique sharpness and miss the opportunity for a decisive strike.
Before any real confrontation occurred, the psychological Game between Both Sides had already fully unfolded!
“Oh dear. You need not trouble yourself, old man. We don’t intend to empty your treasury completely. We only want some specific items. With your Royal Treasury so richly stocked, you wouldn’t be too upset about that, would you?” Realizing the other party's intentions, Yang Xiaoyou began to play along with a smile.
However, this shift in momentum he created did indeed cause some unease among the Hive Core Members, whose expressions darkened slightly. Yet they still chose to trust this strange teammate and allowed him to maintain control over the gathered momentum; otherwise, they risked internal collapse.
“Oh? You only need some items? Well then, let’s see what you want. If it’s not too excessive, we can negotiate,” replied the Aged Voice, seemingly unfazed by Yang Xiaoyou’s brazen theft.
As long as they followed his rhythm, once he struck and broke their battlefield Slaughter momentum, the opposing team’s overall strength would be reduced by at least a third!
As one side weakened while the other grew stronger, the costs incurred could be significantly lowered!
The entire main stage would then fall under their control!
"Oh, this is the thing. Unfortunately, it's already broken, so I came to see if there's a similar one."
Yang Xiaoyou, who seemed to have reduced the oppressive atmosphere even further, smiled as she pulled out a shattered jade pendant that was in several pieces.
Although this jade pendant still seemed to retain some lingering aura, indicating that it had once been a magical artifact, it was clear that it had been completely used up and held little value now.
However, as soon as Yang Xiaoyou took out the broken jade pendant, the air in the Treasure Vault became almost solid. A wave of suppressed anger surged from outside the door, and a cold yet magnetic voice belonging to a middle-aged man resonated around them.
"Where did you get this jade pendant?"
"Oh? This pendant? I found it while traveling in Denmark. I encountered an unwise Second Generation Heir and, not liking him, took care of him. Tsk tsk, the fellow protecting him was quite strong. I learned from him that this pendant originally belonged here, so I thought I'd come and try my luck."
Upon hearing that voice filled with suppressed anger, Yang Xiaoyou's smile grew even brighter. However, to the outsider, her smile was extremely glaring, especially when combined with her mocking words about her junior's family—it was a double blow.
Finally, I'm exhausted from all this torment. Classes morning and night—damn it, it's senior year! And now there's a two-thousand-word essay for the exam; it's way harder than just typing!
And now I have to go back to work. Let's see if I can still manage to write another chapter. Regretting.
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