Chapter 1806

The strategist's words were like a bolt from the blue, instantly flooding Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi with ominous forebodings!

"You mean… she was ambushed?" Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi frowned tightly.

"We cannot rule out that possibility," the strategist said. "If Junko was captured within China, the enemy would never dare do such a thing."

"Have you sent people to track Junko's movements? Where is she now?" Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi asked again.

"She has remained in the East Ocean. My people have been guarding her constantly. In recent days, I've received a message about Junko roughly every three days," the strategist said. "She has never contacted me directly."

Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi fell silent.

Junko's disappearance was an unimaginable blow to Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi.

"I think she must be worried about me," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi spoke rapidly, revealing his inner anxiety; then he immediately pulled out his phone and dialed Li Enrui. "Hello, Brother Enrui, this is Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi. Junko is missing—please keep an eye out for her."

Upon hearing this, Li Enrui immediately agreed: "Alright, Rui-ge, we have records of Purezǐ's itinerary—I'll send them to you shortly. Also, I have a dedicated search-and-rescue team—but…"

After a pause, Li Enrui continued: "Rui-ge, I advise you to avoid getting involved further. If Purezǐ hasn't sought you out, it proves she isn't in danger."

"But if she doesn't come looking for me, who will?" Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi said. "I must find out why."

"That is the shared hope of us all," Li Enrui said. "I'm deeply concerned for Purezǐ's safety, Rui-ge. Our current situation is already dire. I know you care for Purezǐ—I don't want this to continue."

This speech was sincere and earnest—and… almost pleading.

This time, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi chose to believe Li Enrui: "Alright, Enrui, I respect your judgment."

After speaking, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi hung up the phone.

His gaze became solemn.

"Strategist, who do you think the mastermind behind this is?" Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi said gravely.

"I don't know, but if I'm correct, it must be some big shot from the East Ocean," the strategist analyzed. "Over the years, your conflicts with the East Ocean have intensified, and Junko's reputation in the Dark World has grown ever louder."

"I understand—it's called attracting trouble by standing too tall," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi shook his head, two flashes of cold light gleaming in his eyes. "Whoever dares touch Junko, I'll wipe out the entire East Ocean martial world."

The strategist looked at Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi, her gaze soft yet resolute: "Rest assured. Junko's safety is my responsibility—I will bring her back safely."

"Mm. With you in charge, I'm at ease," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi nodded.

"Junko isn't in the country. Are you planning to go to the East Ocean yourself?" the strategist asked.

"Yes," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi said. "The root of this matter lies in the East Ocean—I must go there personally."

"I'll go with you," the strategist said.

"No. Stay in the capital. I'll return immediately once I have results. My friends are waiting for me to come home," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi said.

In truth, during the days he spent with Junko, though he rarely mentioned the sacrifices and efforts she had made, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi knew deep inside—without Junko, he would surely be dead long ago, let alone living a peaceful, happy life.

Moreover, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi believed that whenever he needed help most, Junko had always stepped forward unconditionally.

This debt of gratitude could never be forgotten.

"But…" the strategist hesitated.

She knew why Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi was going to the East Ocean. Of course, her reason told her his going would achieve nothing—but under these circumstances, she still wished to share this burden with him.

After all, if Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi were harmed, the entire Dark World would be thrown into chaos.

"Enough said. It's decided," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi said, clapping the strategist's shoulder. "Leave this to me—I'll turn the East Ocean upside down."

Saying this, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi pulled the strategist into the car.

The strategist did not refuse.

The two boarded a helicopter and flew toward the southern mountainous region of the capital.

An hour and a half later, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi and the strategist arrived near the target area.

Far off, they saw a convoy of several off-road vehicles slowly searching the area.

"Did the East Ocean police show up too?" the strategist asked.

These convoys looked like ordinary civilian vehicles, yet such large-scale fleets were uncommon within East Ocean territory.

"These must be the East Ocean Public Security Bureau," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi said.

He had once accompanied Junko into this special unit and still remembered it vaguely.

Moreover, from the formation of these vehicles, it was clear these officers weren't merely on patrol—they were clearly executing a secret mission!

This made Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi's brow furrow deeply!

How serious a matter was Junko's disappearance, that even the East Ocean's most secretive special forces had been deployed?

Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi's mind suddenly flashed a word: "The East Ocean government has moved!"

"Are you certain?" the strategist said. "This possibility is extremely high!"

"I think it's almost certain," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi shook his head. "The East Ocean government wouldn't risk its face so openly. There must be a conspiracy at play."

"I suspect it's likely tied to the Sun Temple," the strategist narrowed her eyes, as if recalling something—her expression sharpened. "And the target is probably me, because in this matter, I'm the prime suspect."

"Do you have any suspects?" Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi asked.

The strategist nodded, a sharp gleam flashing in her eyes: "Given our understanding of those old foxes, they must already know Junko is in enemy hands. So they'll likely launch a series of retaliatory actions to achieve their goal—such as—"

"Such as destroying Atlantis," Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi said.

He was about to ask for more details, but the strategist cut him off instantly, pressing her hand over his mouth: "Shh… be silent. Don't let them spot us."

Since this location was far from the East Ocean capital, no Sun Temple Guards were present—even Purnia had none.

Thus, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi and the strategist's arrival attracted no attention.

Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi fell silent, held his breath, and listened carefully—sure enough, footsteps approached, drawing nearer.

The footsteps were extremely light—clearly from a martial expert; otherwise, such silence would be impossible!

Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi clenched his fists, two beams of cold light blazing in his eyes!

Clearly, the enemy had locked onto them—these footsteps meant the adversary was about to descend.

1761 swept out in a horizontal slash.

Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi gripped his Tang blade, his feet suddenly kicked off, his waist exerted force, and his whole body instantly leapt into the air, borrowing the momentum to spring up over a dozen meters high!

Bang bang!

The sound of gunfire rang out!

However, at this moment, Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi's left arm swept out horizontally, directly lashing the cervical vertebrae of two shadows!

Crack!

The sound of bone splintering clearly entered Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi's ears!

The two shadows crashed to the ground, knocked out by pain!

These two were still holding guns in their hands!

Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi's counterattack just now was truly lightning-fast! Leaving no chance to defend!

However, at this moment, another three shadows had already leapt up from all around, their long swords unsheathed, stabbing toward Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi!

The attack angles of these three sword-wielders were devious, and their speed was extreme; in the blink of an eye the sword tips were about to slash open Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi's chest!

An attack of this level, if it were an ordinary person, simply could not be blocked!

Unfortunately, what they ran into was Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi!

Whoosh!

Only the clang of metal on metal was heard, and all three long swords snapped in two!

These three sword-wielders were quite skilled, all possessing Golden Bloodlines, and could be called hard to find rivals within the martial world of Huaxia; especially the weapons they used, all of them being Mount Emei swords from Mount Emei!

Truly worthy of being a super sect of the Huaxia martial world!

However, in a battle of this level, these Mount Emei swords simply could not play any role at all!

Qinglong Society's Great Dragon Head Ximen Wudi swung his Tang blade, and the flash of the blade passed!

Then… puchi, puchi!

Fresh blood spurted out!

Blood arrows shot out in unison from the throats of two Mount Emei disciples!

And the remaining Mount Emei disciple was likewise wounded.