Chapter 318: Besieging the Anomaly, Lin Meng Observes the Fight

Without the barrier's isolation and protection, Lin Meng quickly felt a highly distorted aura spreading through this ruin.

The aura released by the S-rank anomaly seemed able to directly affect one's mind; merely being in this area caused an inner-to-outer discomfort.

"Keep your qi and blood circulating internally; if you sense your mind becoming agitated, uncontrolled strange images appearing in your head, or hallucinations around you, you must immediately bite your tongue tip and then quickly take a Qi-Blood Pill to counter it."

Wu Jiang quickly spoke up to remind everyone, and he himself vigilantly began mobilizing his entire body's qi and blood to resist this pressure.

Aside from Wu Jiang and another close-combat Night Watch member who had Proficiency Realm strength, the rest of the team only had Mastery Realm, and they quickly experienced what the team captain meant by mental agitation.

Lin Meng watched as they began to stagger while walking, like drunkards, some even clutching their heads in pain, collapsing and struggling on the ground.

Seeing this, Wu Jiang was both shocked and anxious.

"Not good, this S-rank anomaly's talent is astonishing; the spirit it releases can greatly disturb people's minds—those who can't hold up should retreat quickly!"

Wu Jiang hurriedly shouted, and most people were able to react; those feeling discomfort turned around and headed back, and leaving the ruin would ease them.

However, a few of the weakest Night Watch team members could no longer hear the captain's orders at all, having been completely disturbed in mind by the S-rank anomaly and lost themselves.

Wu Jiang dared not delay, and quickly together with a few other conscious teammates dragged them out.

Lin Meng witnessed the whole process, lowered her head and glanced at the Nine-Eyed Heavenly Pearl hanging around her neck.

This bead had become scorching hot since she entered here; if she hadn't isolated it with spiritual power, her skin would likely have been burned.

It seems the Nine-Eyed Heavenly Pearl greatly desires that S-rank anomaly's soul; if everything goes smoothly today, Grandfather absorbing this soul would surely be a great boon.

I don't know how Grandfather has been lately; he hasn't come to visit in dreams for a long time.

After Wu Jiang moved the problematic team members outside the ruin, he immediately turned back.

He saw that Lin Meng was completely unaffected, relaxed, even able to wander around scouting with ease, and he grew increasingly astonished by Lin Meng's strength.

"Miss Lin, most of the team members have left; we probably need to find a way to join forces with other experts."

Lin Meng nodded, "You lead the way."

After running another nearly half hour, Wu Jiang finally brought the people to meet up with the large force that had come to besiege the S-rank anomaly.

Lin Meng roughly glanced over; the gathered people were indeed quite many—those hiding in the dark plus those in plain sight numbered at least over a hundred.

Among them were some senior instructors from Jinan University, as well as two high-ranking officials from the Night Watch Administration Bureau.

They recognized Lin Meng and eagerly stepped forward to greet her.

"Miss Lin, you actually came too—this is wonderful!"

"Miss Lin, the S-rank anomaly is extremely dangerous; you must be very careful later."

Seeing the two bureau high‑rankers being so courteous—and even somewhat ingratiating—toward a young woman, those unaware of Lin Meng's situation were greatly shocked and speculated about her background.

Lin Meng smiled and nodded at the two; seeing they seemed to have something they wanted to say but dared not, her eyes flashed, she pursed her lips and said:

"Seniors, if you want to ask about the supernatural artifact in my hand, I'm sorry—I've already lent it out, just just now."

"What?!"

"May I ask who you lent it to?!"

Lin Meng pointed at Wu Jiang, then silently stepped to the side.

The two immediately glanced at each other and ran toward Wu Jiang.

Lin Meng only saw that after the three exchanged a round of verbal sparring, Wu Jiang laughed last and saw them off respectfully.

"After all, I'm a vanguard; leave the fighting against the anomalies to me—you two don't need to worry too much."

"However, that supernatural artifact is extremely precious; since Miss Lin has lent it to me, I bear the responsibility to keep it safe. If you wish to examine it closely, please go ask Miss Lin for permission."

The two exchanged a glance and both silently sighed.

"Forget it, forget it—knowing you're close to Miss Lin, with the weapon in your hand we can also rest easy."

"That S-rank anomaly has been identified as a three‑headed snake anomaly with a mind‑bewildering technique, but its strength has only just reached Proficiency Realm. We will force it out of its hiding place; you must launch your attack the moment it reveals itself."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jiang nodded solemnly; this should also count as good news.

"However, if one has just entered Proficiency Realm, the supernatural artifact Miss Lin gave is enough to instantly kill."

Lin Meng listened carefully and naturally heard the three's conversation.

They seemed to truly place high hopes on the laser gun.

But in Ye Heng's world, this laser gun isn't considered a particularly strong weapon; yet here it is rumored to be extraordinarily powerful.

If something goes wrong later and its actual power isn't that strong, then……

Lin Meng dared not think too much about it, after all she had only encountered two anomalies before, and regardless of talent or strength, they were far inferior to today's one.

At that moment, the Night Watch took action.

After forming a plan, a group entered the deep underground ruin to drive that anomaly out.

Meanwhile, Wu Jiang led another squad to intercept.

Lin Meng thought it over and decided to stand farther away to watch the battle, so as not to implicate herself.

After all, she had never truly participated in any combat; her experience was pitifully little, so naturally she wouldn't foolishly rush to the front.

Moreover, this is an S-rank anomaly; if it escaped, the threat would be huge—this muddy water she cannot wade through.

Wu Jiang had everything deployed properly; turning around, he saw Lin Meng standing alone, thought for a moment, then ran up to her and said:

"Miss Lin, there are many strong fighters in this siege of the anomaly; with the supernatural artifact you gave me in hand, I'm also quite confident—how about you find a safe place?"

After Wu Jiang finished speaking, he personally scanned the surroundings, wanting to find a high point for Lin Meng to watch the battle, but the ruins here are all low, with no high points.

So he immediately gestured behind him, summoning two defensive Night Watch members.

"Miss Lin, these two are earth‑attribute supernatural power users; I have them protect your safety."

Lin Meng glanced at the two Night Watch members, then at the two gaps that had appeared in the ground troops, and immediately said:

"No need; those two will also play a key role in combat. If we withdraw them, your defensive formation would be broken."

"Captain Wu, rest assured—I may not be skilled at combat, but I do have self‑defense ability."

As soon as Lin Meng finished speaking, she kicked off with both legs, instantly leaping into mid‑air and steadily standing there.

The air-walk technique consumes extremely little; using it now to stand high and watch the battle is most appropriate.

Her sudden standing in mid-air truly left everyone still present dumbfounded.

After regaining their senses, Wu Jiang and the others were instantly shocked, and also wore an envious look.

"Team Captain, what kind of extraordinary power has Miss Lin awakened? She gives me a feeling of being extraordinarily powerful yet illusory."

Wu Jiang, after hearing his own spirit, reminded his teammates,

"Don't pry into Miss Lin's affairs; you just need to remember, she is the most mysterious guest of the Night Watch Administration's Canaan City Branch, the chairmen and elders have set the highest clearance for her, none of us are qualified to inquire about her talent."