Chapter 486: Flame Explosion Talisman

Hearing Jiang Cheng's words, Yu Yang reacted instantly.

Yes, the top priority is to report the situation here to headquarters and request support.

The next moment, he took out his phone and dialed the emergency help number.

Though he wanted to ask Jiang Cheng whether they could hold out here until reinforcements arrived.

"Damned it!"

The masked man, seeing this scene, clenched his teeth in anger.

The instant the three‑story treasure tower appeared, he recognized it as a Six‑star Primary Treasure Heaven‑Stabilizing Tower.

And in the intelligence the older brother had given him, there was no mention of this at all.

Moreover, that kid also had a Thunder Dragon Talisman in his hand.

Is this something a First‑level Grandmaster can pull out?

And now, Yu Yang had already taken out his phone, dialed the help line, and in no more than three minutes reinforcements would arrive here.

If he does not leave quickly, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Understanding what's happening is one thing; being willing to leave is another. After waiting several days, they finally got this chance. If they missed it and tried to act later, both the time needed and the risk to bear would not compare to this one.

"Try again; maybe the kid is just bluffing?"

The masked man continued to control three or four flying knives, constantly striking the tower, while he pulled a Talismans depicting a fireball from his body and waved his large hand.

The Talismans instantly turned into a fireball one meter in diameter, roaring as it hurtled toward the few people.

"Is this… a Flame Explosion Talisman?"

Di Yun and the others were shocked to the extreme.

The Flame Explosion Talisman, a Six‑star Primary Talismans, can kill with a single strike against any Grandmaster below Seven-level.

Can this treasure tower block it?

In fact it was only a split‑second affair; after the fireball smashed the tower, it exploded with a roar, flames sweeping in all directions, melting the surrounding rock walls and ground.

Yet the tower's surface only dimmed briefly and soon regained its former luster.

"This treasure?"

Di Yun and the others were again stunned.

Even the Flame Explosion Talisman cannot breach its defense.

Could this treasure also be Six‑star Primary, or even Intermediate, High‑level?

A flash of pain crossed the masked man's eyes.

One Flame Explosion Talisman was gone like that.

Although he still had two left, such items are extremely precious to him, able to save his life at a critical moment.

Moreover, even if he used the remaining two, he could not break the opponent's defense.

With matters at this point, retreat was the only option.

The masked man withdrew his Psychic Weapon, stared deeply at Jiang Cheng as if to imprint his image in his mind, then turned and vanished on the spot.

Seeing the opponent finally leave, Jiang Cheng let out a sigh of relief.

Although the Heaven‑Stabilizing Tower's Primordial Force Crystals were abundant enough to sustain for several minutes, if the enemy had allies and used even more lethal attacks, that would be disastrous.

Still, he dared not be careless, keeping the tower in an activated state, which also consumed energy, but compared with the energy loss from being attacked, this was negligible.

Immediately afterward, he felt several gazes fall upon him.

Di Yun and the others, mouths agape, stared blankly at Jiang Cheng; Yu Yang, having hung up the phone at an unknown moment, wore the same expression.

As if they had just met Jiang Cheng that day.

"How's it going, captain?" Jiang Cheng asked hurriedly.

"Huh?"

Yu Yang was startled, then quickly said, "Oh, oh, I've already contacted headquarters; they've sent people over. In about three or four minutes, reinforcements will arrive."

"That's good."

Jiang Cheng turned his head, looking toward the direction the man had gone.

Most likely, the opponent had already left.

"Brother Jiang, this time, it's all thanks to you," Yu Yang licked his lips, still trembling, "If it weren't for you, I'd already be a corpse on the ground."

The treasure he was wearing didn't even last a second.

Thinking of that, his heart ached again; it was a Four‑star High‑level treasure he had spent many Contribution Points to buy, and it was written off today. Even if it could be repaired later, it would cost many Contribution Points.

But, putting it that way, keeping his life is already a huge blessing.

"Yes, yes." The other three, as if waking from a dream, kept expressing thanks.

Not just the captain—if Jiang Cheng hadn't been here today, their whole squad would have been wiped out!

"You're all too polite," Jiang Cheng hurriedly said, "We're all members of the same squad; helping each other is only natural, right?"

"Indeed, indeed."

Di Yun and the others, hearing this, felt a tinge of shame on their faces.

Just this morning, before Jiang Cheng arrived, they were discussing whether to kick Jiang Cheng out after this mission was completed.

Yu Yang's face also flushed; if before this incident he had been among those who agreed to let Jiang Cheng leave, from now on he became the staunchest opponent.

That's right, Jiang Cheng's strength might not be great, but in the team, besides him there are also two First‑level Force Masters, right?

However, can the other two First‑level Grandmasters produce a Thunder Dragon Talisman or a defensive treasure that can block the Flame Explosion Talisman?

Obviously not; even they can't, let alone him.

So, as long as Jiang Cheng stays, when they go out on missions later, even if unexpected situations arise, their survival odds will increase greatly—today is the best proof.

This is one reason; the other reason is also crucial.

So, why can Jiang Cheng produce these two treasures that far exceed his own strength?

Did he bring them from outside? Or did they only appear after he entered Hope City? If it's the former, it can only mean the other party has some background outside, perhaps something changed, forcing them to seek refuge in Hope City.

If it's the latter, then it's worth pondering.

"Oh, right," Di Yun suddenly spoke, his face beaming with smiles, "Jiang Cheng, this treasure of yours has been staying active; it must be draining a lot of energy, right? That invader should have already left; why not shut it down?"

"Yeah, yeah."

The other two also echoed, especially the Juanfa Nu, whose gaze toward Jiang Cheng became enchanting.

"It's fine."

Jiang Cheng smiled, "A careful hand steers the ten‑thousand‑year ship; wait for reinforcements to arrive, then shutting it off won't be too late."

"Exactly, exactly, Jiang Cheng, you really thought it through," Di Yun gave a thumbs‑up, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.

The few didn't know that, just dozens of meters away, a figure was hidden—no one else but the masked man from before; though he was supposed to have left, he hadn't gone far.

(End of chapter.)