Chapter 1160

In the mighty troop, after taking another gathering point, Lin An suddenly halted in midair, frowning.

The crowd driven away behind him panicked, fearing he would kill again.

Seeing the unanswered message on his communicator, Lin An looked thoughtfully toward the southwest.

After warning other Awakened Ones within a 1000‑kilometer radius earlier, he also contacted many members of Faction: Long An. Although he approached it as a test, intending to pick out elite troops, it did not mean he would completely ignore them.

In fact, Lin An had, as soon as he contacted those twenty‑odd people, ordered the Awakened Ones of Faction: Long An to gather toward his location.

With his own people helping, his capture efficiency would be much higher.

But ten minutes ago, a squad that should have approached him stopped responding altogether.

Even when he inquired doubtfully, there was no reply for half a day, only a notification that a target had died.

Without much thought, Lin An realized this squad had likely run into a Third Rank from another theater, and probably been captured; how many survived is unknown.

"Who dares to seize my people.."

"Interesting.."

He gave a cold laugh.

Lin An stood with hands behind his back, and the map of gathering points in his mind formed a three‑dimensional model, constantly being assessed.

The disappearance point lies at the junction of southwest and due south.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Third Rank who seized our members must be nearby!

With a faint killing intent, Lin An unhesitatingly waved his hand, turning the troop behind him around.

Anyway, it's close by; he wants to see just who dares to seize his people!

The appearance of Long An's Awakened Ones is unmistakable at a glance!

To act while knowing Lin An is within 1000 kilometers is nothing but a naked provocation!

Seeking death and finding it on his own head?

Do you really think I can't find you!?

"Boom!!"

Killing intent rose, and Lin An burst forth in speed, his whole body shooting like a meteor.

"Everyone, follow me!"

"Dare to flee! Kill without mercy!"

He couldn't be bothered to worry whether the captured Awakened Ones would flee after he went ahead; for Lin An, whoever dares to escape will be killed when he returns after dealing with them—he can refrain from killing, but only if they obey.

As Lin An's silhouette suddenly departed, the Awakened Ones from various regions carrying the Heaven‑Eye people exchanged glances and couldn't help shivering.

Obviously, they also sensed the fleeting killing intent Lin An had just displayed.

Judging by this, there's an eighty percent chance some theater provoked this killing god.

After silently praying for the poor fellows, a few instead became excited and began discussing.

"I don't know who has the guts to do this.."

"They dare to provoke even this pervert.."

"Who knows.. I actually wish more people would provoke Lin An, so we at least could have company.."

With mixed emotions, the dozen or so Third Ranks captured by Lin An gave a bitter laugh; many actually felt a bit of satisfaction inside.

Having been captured, they naturally hope others get caught too.

Leaving aside other matters, lugging so many Heaven‑Eye people is truly exhausting; anyone can see that a monster like Lin An has no mercy, so they will inevitably become cannon fodder later.

The more people, the safer they actually are.

As for whether they've considered that Lin An's indiscriminate killing might provoke a joint effort to take him down—perhaps they see it as a chance to flee.

Sorry.

After witnessing Lin An's terrifyingly extreme combat power, they could not muster the slightest thought of resistance.

Perhaps several countries joining forces could oppose Lin An, but with fewer than a hundred below Third Rank, hope is truly slim.

"Damn it! Laozi bought the information are all lies!"

"Those bastards! I even bought a piece of intel claimed to be the most genuine Awakened Ones' combat data worldwide before entering the confrontation."

"They said it's more accurate than the rankings! All gathered from their various channels!"

"The result is completely wrong!"

He cursed and swore.

A burly man captured from the Myanmar‑North theater flashed a hint of hatred in his eyes.

He was seized by Lin An on the road!

Heaven pities him; he had just spotted a gathering point, about to enter and occupy it cheerfully, when he turned his head and saw Lin An leading a group flooding the sky.

At first he wanted to resist and flee, but the moment they clashed, a companion was blown apart from afar, frightening him into surrendering quickly.

Heaven knows how much damage Lin An inflicted on his tender psyche.

A Third Rank, blown apart from a hundred meters away, with brain matter splattering onto his face.

"This Lin An's strength is definitely at least advanced Third Rank, maybe even higher!"

"My brother, a physique type, didn't even utter a cry before a bang and he was gone!"

"If I manage to get out alive, I will surely kill those who sold me the information!"

His anger surged from all sides.

Thinking that after receiving Lin An's warning he still ignored it and roamed everywhere seeking gathering points, the burly man's heart filled with regret. Had he known Lin An's power was this monstrous, the moment he heard that name he should have run as far as possible!

As a proper Third Rank, even alone he could easily take a small gathering point; steadily grinding points, isn't that better than being caught by Lin An?

"Don't say more.."

"Be careful—someone might wait for Lord Lin An to return and accuse you of disrespect!"

Beside him, a kind Third Level reminded him.

Looking toward the direction Lin An had gone, his eyes involuntarily flashed with pity.

Ah, this life is unbearable.

For some reason, he felt this apocalypse was not only cruel but also stifling. He had thought reaching Third Level would make him a notable figure, but he never expected that in any system-organized event they would forever be suppressed under Lin An.

The earlier announcements were fine, and the Trial Tower was fine too.

Damn it, even at the Confrontation Match it's like this! Can't they give him a way to survive! In the last trial, he was already 'killed' by Lin An once!

So stifling...

Inside the gathering place, Pa Wa looked surprised at the nine Third Levels who had arrived as a team, feeling excited yet also a hint of astonishment.

Many people came.

Not only was there a large group of Second Levels behind, he also saw over a dozen Awakened Ones wearing spiritual energy exoskeletons.

Such conspicuous equipment, he immediately recognized it as belonging to the Long An faction.

"Haha, hello everyone. I am Pa Luo, the one who previously contacted you!"

"I suppose you are all the commanders of the various battle zones... Let me introduce myself; this Third Level beside me is..."

Pa Wa put on a beaming smile and went forward to greet them.

But before he could finish speaking, the leading youth swept his outstretched hands aside with a wave.

His gaze was cold, carrying an air of arrogance.

Seeing the leading youth furrow his brows at his group behind him, he let out a scoff:

"Is that all the people you have?"

"Third Level Beginner?"

After glancing at Pa Wa without a care, the youth directly flew into the gathering place.

"From now on, you all answer to me; obey my orders!"

"My surname is Wu! Wu Wen!"

He directly displayed his strength; Pa Wa, who had been somewhat displeased, felt a flash of surprise in his eyes upon sensing the youth's aura.

"Third Level Intermediate!?"

No wonder he's so arrogant!