Chapter 48: Fight, Fight (Revised)

A response quickly came from the envoy sent to negotiate with the Heresy Tribunal; although the information was fragmented, it still roughly outlined the situation.

A rampaging Aberrant Species appeared at the auction venue; after Qi Junyi suppressed it, he was attacked by an unknown assailant whose firepower was extremely fierce, and Chi Jinan has also entered the battle, currently fighting another attacker.

"Qi Junyi and Chi Jinan are down there, and they also encountered a troublesome enemy?"

Yue Chengzhang furrowed his brows, immediately realizing the seriousness of the situation: the Heresy Tribunal had clashed with a group of people, and it was on Undercurrent's territory!

Since the opponent could bring a large cache of firearms into the venue, they must have struck a deal with Undercurrent, making the situation below even more dangerous.

Although the Heresy Tribunal's methods differ from those of the Supervision Bureau, they are still under the Church's command, and faced with a major threat that could endanger the city's safety, he cannot stand by.

"All units of the Supervision Bureau, obey orders!"

Yue Chengzhang's voice was steady and powerful, instantly reaching every team member's ears.

"Target is the entrance to the underground auction hall ahead! First squad is responsible for perimeter guard and blockade, evacuating nearby civilians who might be affected."

"Second squad, follow me into the underground auction, rendezvous with the Tribunal's comrades, control the situation on site, and if there are any stubborn resistors, use necessary force!"

"Yes! Captain!"

Without any hesitation, Yue Chengzhang moved, leaping from the rooftop like a golden bolt of lightning, landing precisely at the hidden entrance supplied by the Heresy Tribunal.

Behind him, the Supervision Bureau's elite troops followed like swords drawn from their scabbards, swift and orderly.

Golden eyes reflected the deep underground passage, and Yue Chengzhang tightened his grip on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

Whether what awaits him below is Aberrant Species, attackers, or a maze set by an old adversary, he must forge ahead.

Maintaining order and safety in Tianmian City is a responsibility the Supervision Bureau cannot shirk.

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Inside the auction hall, a dead silence prevailed.

Everyone was stunned by the explosion sound that rose from the ground, like a muffled thunderclap; it's hard to imagine the carnage if this Cannon truly detonated in the underground auction hall.

A figure appeared silently at the center of the shattered auction platform, none other than the Undercurrent's Regiment Leader.

He still had short silver‑white hair, his ice‑blue eyes coldly scanning the arena, and the energy fluctuations radiating from his body had not yet subsided.

"Everyone," his voice was calm yet clearly rose above the clamor and explosions.

"My spatial Aberrant Arts ability is limited; I can only shift that dangerous object to high altitude, causing the attack to fall elsewhere. With such a move, the Supervision Bureau and the Heresy Tribunal's main forces must already be on their way."

Those words were addressed to everyone, and especially a warning to Bai Mu Yun and Ying Duo.

Bai Mu Yun also knew clearly that if they stayed here, they wouldn't have a chance to assassinate Ye Lin, and might also endanger themselves.

It has escalated to this point, which is already enough to give the higher‑ups an explanation.

Not to mention, Ying Duo also displayed such ability in this operation; just that alone could divert the superiors' attention elsewhere.

So why didn't Little Ghost say earlier that he has a weapon of this caliber?

Bai Mu Yun muttered under his breath while transmitting the message to Ying Duo via a mental link.

"Retreat!"

Ying Duo received the order; Yang Yixie regretfully glanced at the remaining two minutes on his trial card, and could only detach the equipped Cannon, lighten his load, and prepare to slip away.

However, just as he removed the Cannon, a dense, unbreakable blood‑soaked killing aura coiled around him like a cold chain.

【Danger! You have been locked onto by a high‑risk target!】

The system popped up a scarlet alert, prompting Yang Yixie to immediately exit the inventory screen and focus on the battlefield.

Chi Jinan, who had been confronting Bai Mu Yun, for some reason stopped entangling Bai Mu Yun and instead fixed his attention on Ying Duo.

In those dim, placid black eyes, the most primal madness and ferocity now surged.

The near‑destructive Cannon fire Ying Duo unleashed earlier contained annihilation like a key, fully unlocking the long‑suppressed feral switch inside him.

"Where do you want to go?"

Chi Jinan's voice was hoarse and murderous; his form turned into a blood shadow, instantly appearing before Ying Duo, his fingers forming claws, the tips gathering blood‑colored energy capable of tearing any alloy, and he slammed them onto Ying Duo's head.

Yang Yixie felt grateful; the trial card offered not only Cannon weapons but also various energy shields, and he had equipped one of them from the start as a precaution.

If not for that, he would probably have been killed instantly by that NPC's basic attack.

He clearly remembered that Chi Jinan had just stepped in to block Bai Mu Yun, and seeing the sweaty expression on the pixelated avatar's forehead, he knew Bai Mu Yun was struggling hard against him.

What a buddy! Not fighting Bai Mu Yun, but chasing this low‑level rookie for a kill?

Despite the rant, Yang Yixie's reaction was no slower.

The advantage of limitless firepower was now on full display; he didn't need to aim, as a heavy energy gun materialized in each hand, delivering a barrage of close‑range fire at the charging Chi Jinan.

"Tadadada!"

Chi Jinan faced the savage assault without dodging or evading.

A viscous blood‑colored tide surged around him; the massive energy beams and Cannon shells that struck the tide merely created ripples before being swallowed and annihilated.

He simply flicked his fingers, sending crystal‑clear, blade‑sharp blood crystals flying back toward Ying Duo like a sudden storm.

These Blood Crystals possessed not only astonishing physical destructive power but also strong energy‑corrosion properties, dealing magical damage as well.

Yang Yixie's hand speed was equally astounding; he swiftly removed the nearly depleted protective shield and equipped a fresh one.

Blood Crystal Fragments struck the barrier, emitting a rapid crisp sound, yet they could not break it.

"Hm?" a flash of surprise crossed Chi Jinan's eyes, quickly followed by even more excited ferocity, "Let's see how long you can hold!"

Yang Yixie exhaled, glanced up to see a dialogue box pop up over Chi Jinan's head, and silently equipped Ying Duo with a Cannon Barrel, though not the same model as before.

Although its power should be considerable, charging it would still take too long.

"Since you can't break my defense, don't blame me for treating you as a BOSS to grind."

For a moment, the two clashed in the narrow outer area of the private room and above the auction platform, engaging in a wildly uneven yet intensely fierce duel.

One side was the limitless‑fire, heavily defended "Cannon Fortress", the other a "Humanoid Beast" with overwhelming strength, speed, and energy layers, fighting in a bizarre, bloody manner.

The explosions of the Cannon shells, the crisp shatter of Blood Crystals, and the rumble of the constantly damaged structure intertwined.

Neither sustained any noticeable wounds; the only thing damaged in the battle was likely the costly underground auction hall itself.

Ornate decorations were shattered into powder in the explosion; sturdy walls and pillars were easily pierced by Blood Crystal, and cannon fire blasted huge holes inside.

The whole space shook violently, rubble and dust falling like rain, on the verge of total collapse.

Having just struggled out of the ruins with blood still at the corner of his mouth, Qi Junyi saw this scene and almost spat out another mouthful of old blood.

"Chi Jinan! Don't go fucking crazy! This place is going to collapse!"

Qi Junyi had already grabbed the unconscious Ye Lin with one hand, and with the other hand lifted up Lin Hao, who had gone limp after the recent explosion, and roared at Chi Jinan, who was still frenziedly attacking Ying Duo.

However, the blood‑red‑eyed Chi Jinan turned a deaf ear to his words; in his ink‑black eyes remained only Ying Duo, this "interesting toy" that could continually produce new tricks and even block his attacks, and his assault grew ever more savage and fierce.