Chapter 2, Hidden Arrows

Yu Xiao came to her senses and exclaimed, "How strange, why is the power of this bomb so small"

Tang Qian was also taken aback and hurried over to intervene, bending down to ask, "Xiao Yu, how has he bullied you?"

Regarding this matter, there are countless real cases that can prove it, without a doubt

I greeted everyone one by one and noticed that one person was missing, so I asked: "Where is Letu?"

Xiao Yu turned back to take a glance and shook her head, saying: "No, it's terribly ugly. Wearing it would definitely make me look clumsy"

"It is truly a case of the observer being perplexed." Long Ying smiled charmingly: "You possess extraordinary healing abilities, as does Xiao Yu. Furthermore, Maya's biochemical bombs are ineffective against you, and the same applies to Xiao Yu. These similar super abilities can only be enhanced through later development, but cannot be formed initially. The key lies in Xiao Yu's feelings for you, which should not exist, even to the point of attachment, far surpassing her feelings for us, with whom she has spent a long time. Given your understanding of the biology of life, you surely do not consider this merely a superficial coincidence"

I looked at Su Yang, my curiosity rekindled. Guli Brown was as strong as an ox, unfathomable; the strength Su Yang displayed on the surface was clearly insufficient to contend with him. So what kind of unexpectedly powerful skill did he possess?

"Can you block his grenade?" Long Ying said seriously, "Mo Ben is to be dealt with by Xiao Yu, while Mi Xue Er is yours. Moreover, you must remember Fang Tian's reminder: you must not injure Mi Xue Er, otherwise, if you provoke Ronash Jones, none of us will benefit."

This unique tree species grows in the region between the tropical rainforests and grasslands of Brazil, and only that particular intersection of unique ecological climate is suitable for its survival

This is the first time I have seen her so furious that her face turned red, and I can't help but worry that she might actually use a missile. God knows what outrageous joke Yu Xiao has made.

At that moment, Letu, who was drenched in dew, appeared. To everyone's delight, he brought back six full jars of fresh water. He handed the water to everyone one by one, explaining, "I was lucky; I found a peculiar spindle tree."

I listened quietly and nodded in agreement with his viewpoint

I smiled and nodded: "That is because teleportation generates a temperature of nearly one thousand degrees around his body, and such high temperatures can burn and decompose energy of ordinary intensity"

Yu Xiao was taken aback and, after once again concentrating the energy field and increasing its intensity, was able to block the fine needle.

How impressive! Xiaoyu exclaimed in surprise, "If he uses teleportation and fights with others, wouldn't it be very easy to burn someone to death?"

Oh, so that's how it is. Xiao Yu's face was filled with disappointment, and she lost interest

After tidying up, Daba took the initiative to put the tent and inflatable bed back into his large backpack

Who doesn't know that Xiaoyu is most afraid of caterpillars? You deliberately used that to scare her, it's truly deserving of a reprimand. " Long Ying's expression was particularly serious

Xiao Yu nodded helplessly and obediently quieted down

Xiao Yu unceremoniously kicked him in the backside, then caught up to him and began to punch and kick him as he fled with his head in his hands

We exchanged glances, cautiously advancing along the trail, ever ready to face challenges from the Destroyer, the Phantom, and even the Red Heart.

A massive shockwave carried dust, dispersing the energy field of Letu, leaving him covered in dirt and disheveled

"Leave Namiya to me," Yue Lang replied, full of confidence. The previous battle had indeed proven that he was fully capable of this.

There should be no problem. Tang Qian analyzed: "If Mo Ben dares to carry a powerful grenade with him, it must be ensured that it will not explode even when his body is struck. Therefore, it is not difficult for us to guess that the catalyst for the grenade's explosion is likely to be air. And your bubble is a vacuum, which just happens to prevent air from catalyzing the grenade."

Could it be that they encountered a bomb ambush from the Mo Ben?" Yue Lang made the most plausible guess based on the explosion sound he had just heard

This effectively avoids intense competition for rankings among other participating teams, as well as many unnecessary casualties, and in fact, this is entirely a good thing

Long Ying reminded, "Xiao Yu, eat your food, why are you talking so much"

While Xiao Yu and Yu Xiao were playing at mhetushucomcom, Tang Xi personally helped me pack up the tent. In the end, even Ba Te'er, Le Tu, Su Yang, and Da Bao joined in, allowing me to experience the warmth of home

What happened? Le Tu was taken aback and stopped in his tracks

Le Tu, Yu Xiao, and Su Yang were at ease, occasionally making faces at Xiao Yu in perfect harmony, which made her so angry that she clenched her little fists, wishing she could go over and hit them

"Oh no, it's going to explode, such a sensitive bomb..." As Xiaoyu's scream just escaped her lips, the ground within a radius of thirty feet in front of us suddenly bulged up, soaring into the air with a thunderous roar.

Xiaoyu found what I said interesting, and a smile appeared on her face. She turned her head and curiously asked, "Brother, how did you do that move just now? It was so beautiful."

This situation occurred repeatedly until encountering the super-powered team of the strong nation, Russia. This team was entirely clad in camouflage uniforms, and their behavior exhibited a rigorous sense of discipline, making their military background immediately apparent

What do these explain?" Yu Xiao was puzzled and confused

Yu Xiao. Long Ying gestured towards the tent beside him, indicating that he should go wake up Xiao Yu

Upon witnessing this scene, our expressions inevitably changed once again, and we all gathered around.

After speaking, I looked at Su Yang, who appeared nonchalant, and felt an immense sense of wonder in my heart. Top-tier experts usually possess their own unique skills, and the distinction between first and second-tier experts lies in this aspect. However, even until now, I still cannot discern what skills he truly excels in

Three hours later, we caught up with the last American team in the competition

In fact, it is not just me; even others, including Yue Lang, were taken aback.

I was secretly shocked and finally understood the reason why Long Ying dared to leave the powerful Destroyer, Guli Brown, for Su Yang to deal with

He scared me with a caterpillar. Little Yu turned around to look at Tang Qian, looking extremely aggrieved

Batel resolutely rejected: "The strength of their three teams is not significantly different, and no one would dare to boldly face two opponents at the same time while challenging the other two teams head-on"

Long Ying smiled as he looked at everything and casually said, "In the future, our direct confrontation with the Destroyer is unavoidable. I think it is necessary for us to allocate our respective opponents."

Long Ying turned around and slowly stated: "One of the reasons I brought her out was to save Letu, but more importantly, I wanted to use this rare opportunity to stimulate the immense potential within her, enabling her to achieve a balance between offense and defense. However, as you can see, we have spoiled her too much, often unconsciously infusing our feelings into our behavior, unwilling to let her face adversity, and even more reluctant to allow her to confront danger alone. Yet, these are precisely the best ways to enhance her superpowers"

Long Ying nodded in agreement and continued, "Tang Xi is responsible for restraining the internet genius Richard Churchill, James White will be handled by Letu, and Gu Li Brown will be taken care of by Su Yang. As for the speedster Godd Fox, Yu Xiao will need to put in extra effort. With an 8 to 8 situation, I estimate we won't have too much of an advantage. Apart from Ronash, the Destroyers still have one to three second-line players left. Bartel, you will have to work hard, as they are all yours. Does anyone have any questions?"

We shook our heads in disbelief, truly a pair of immature children

"Did the fox use teleportation when saving the butcher?" Bartel looked at me and opened the conversation

There is a small button in your left sleeve

"What about that beautiful golden color?" Xiao Yu inquired. "All you need to do is teach me how energy can transform into that lovely color."

"Xiao Yu." Tang Xi, who was setting up tents for everyone, walked up behind Xiao Yu, raised a set of deep black bulletproof vests in her hand, and said: "Come, try it on, see if it looks good"

Yu Xiao was at a loss for words: "Captain, you are really lacking in loyalty. Just now, it was clearly you who asked me to wake up Xiao Yu."

Dabao interjected, "Hand the ink book over to me."

The first to engage with them was Yu Xiao at the forefront, who, after enduring two rounds of energy impact, found his two fists unable to contend with four hands and retreated.

"Xiao Yu, are there any more bombs nearby?" Long Ying furrowed his brow

"Great! Where are the other buttons?" Xiao Yu exclaimed joyfully, jumping up and reaching out to search for the control switches of the other weapons on her body.

What emerges from the muzzle is not the imagined laser bullet, but rather energy spheres resembling marbles

"Sister Qian, is it really possible?" Xiao Yu turned her head to ask

"Looking for death!" The speaker was Su Yang, who drew his laser gun and fired a shot at the person's chest

Sitting around the campfire, Yue Lang and Ba Te'er were intently turning over the two large, plump rabbits roasting on the fire

Le Tu exclaimed, "I clearly saw Su Yang's energy field blocking him, yet he passed through without any obstruction"

The energy sphere wielded by Su Yang is akin to the butcher's laser knife, both enhancing energy through mechanical means. The difference lies in Su Yang's terrifying speed advantage. If he were to use dual guns simultaneously, I fear that even in a hasty confrontation, I would similarly be forced to retreat.

Xiao Yu let out a sudden, inexplicable shout of joy, hurriedly rushing to catch up. Two slits suddenly opened on her shoulder, from which two metal tubes extended.

"Fang Tian, you are different from us." Long Ying gazed at me, speaking with deep emotion: "I believe only you can guide Xiao Yu to grow quickly, achieving a balance between her offense and defense."

Tang Qian crouched down and tilted her head to test the waters: "Don't regret it if you don't wear it. Inside, there are several advanced weapons. Take the right cuff, for instance; it conceals six 30-millimeter micro-missiles, each capable of easily blowing a several-ton car to pieces. Moreover, the most crucial point is that the mosquitoes here are quite fierce, and this outfit happens to have a fully automatic contraction feature, along with a retractable helmet. Wearing it at night while sleeping means you won't have to worry about being bitten by mosquitoes."

The tent and inflatable bed are both the latest generation of military products, featuring excellent fireproof, waterproof, and breathable functions. When folded, their overall volume is about the size of two or three fists, and their total weight is less than two kilograms, making them extremely lightweight

Xiao Yu glanced around, shook her head, and unable to resist her curiosity, quickly put away her helmet and ran swiftly towards the spindle tree

"It must be the Destroyer, Phantom, and Red Heart who are causing trouble up front," Dabao said with a sense of glee.

"That won't do," Tang Xi shook her head and said, "Any weapon you possess is lethal enough, and Mo Ben is the weakest. You wouldn't want to kill someone, would you?"

When two narrow paths converge, the other party, overestimating their own abilities, sets up a blocking stance. However, upon hearing the renowned name of Dragon Shadow, famous in the global superpower community, they immediately tucked their tails and respectfully stepped aside to let us pass

Suddenly, a sharp scream came from the small rain in the tent next door, and immediately after, Yu Xiao and she flew out of the tent one after the other

Under Tang Qian's subtle gaze, Yu Xiao walked up to Xiao Yu with a distressed expression, turned his back, raised his buttocks, and awaited punishment

Before Tang Qian could finish her words, a row of fine needles, resembling cow hair, shot out from her sleeve, targeting Yu Xiao beside her, effortlessly piercing through the energy field he instinctively formed.

Wow! Xiao Yu, Yu Xiao, and others were amazed by the scene of water gushing from the big tree in front of them, and Da Bao couldn't help but rush over.

This indicates that we have encountered our first challenge, which is the lack of water. We are not mere mortals, but neither are we true superhumans; therefore, our needs for water and food are no different from those of ordinary people, especially after prolonged use of energy for flight

It is explained that the areas of congenital development in Fang Tian and Xiao Yu's brains are complementary or identical. Yue Lang and Ba Te'er simultaneously understood this and responded in unison, their faces filled with joy.

I stepped out of the tent and first saw Dabao holding a military water bottle high above his head. He tilted his head back and took a long time to catch the last drop of water flowing from the bottle, looking quite endearing.

Letu turned his head to face us, his gaze somewhat vacant, as if he had not yet come to his senses even at that moment. His comical appearance made us all unable to hold back our laughter

Long Ying gave a bitter smile and feigned a fierce warning: "If you dare to trip me up, be careful that I will hit you on the backside"

After walking another 10 kilometers, when the backpack behind Dabaos reached my shoulders, the road ahead suddenly reappeared.

The opponents possess considerable strength; some are able to timely release energy to deflect bullets, while others use their shoulders or wrists to meet the impact, sustaining no injuries in the process. This allows us to see that the camouflage uniforms they wear are also disguised bulletproof vests

I could not help but secretly curse his cunning; he was clearly hinting that I should selflessly help Xiaoyu, yet he spoke in such an indirect and irrelevant manner

"Captain, can you take on Ronash Jones by yourself? I heard from my brother that this guy is skilled in many areas, and just hearing about it makes him sound much more formidable than you," Xiaoyu suddenly interjected.

In the realm of superpowers, the methods of utilizing personal skills are not only highly confidential but also serve as vital lifelines for survival, making Xiaoyu's question quite challenging for me

At that moment, a tremendous explosion was heard from two locations several kilometers ahead.

The helmet's eye emitted a strong infrared beam, quickly scanning the area within a hundred meters. ... Beep beep ... . ... The infrared beam fixed on a point twenty meters ahead of Letu, emitting a warning sound

I had no idea that what she cared about was merely the color. Glancing at the surrounding people, including Long Ying, who were exchanging looks, I said with a mix of laughter and tears: "This brother probably can't teach you, because that is a natural phenomenon resulting from the use of my skills."

Five kilometers away, we suddenly lost all traces left by the Destroyer, Phantom, and Red Heart. Thus, we helplessly drew our military knives to carve our own path, the only thing we could do was to lock onto the straight route leading to Flag Cliff, to avoid taking unnecessary detours, although our speed would undoubtedly slow down significantly

Looking at Xiaoyu's silhouette, Longying suddenly asked without any preamble: "Fang Tian, have you noticed the difference between Xiaoyu's offense and defense?"

That is the spindle tree, known for its green water tower. Letule responded with delight and quickened his pace towards the tree

The Destroyer, Phantom, and Red Heart Team have dealt a powerful blow to the confidence of other competing teams vying for the championship. Our presence has only added insult to injury, causing the lagging teams to lose their last shred of hope and extinguishing their ambitions.

Stung by our laughter, he awkwardly touched his nose and quickly ran to the spindle tree, where he carved a hole in the trunk and washed his head and face with the water that flowed from it

Really? Xiao Yu cannot withstand such temptation, a heart-stirring rhetorical question

Xiao Yu jumped up in fright, seizing the opportunity to pull Tang Xi into the tent, seeking her guidance on how to use the weapons on her person

Xiaoyu took the opportunity to sit on her lap, eagerly wrapping her arms around her and saying: "Just tell me now."

Yu Xiao showcased her speed, darting around everyone. Xiao Yu pursued relentlessly, filled with rage, clearly having been bullied again

Waking up in the early morning, I found that little Yu, who should have been sleeping in Tang Xi's tent, was beside me. She curled up like a little cat, snuggling close to me, sleeping exceptionally soundly. As I quietly watched her, I felt an unusual calmness in my heart, and a smile unconsciously appeared at the corners of my mouth

The metal tube quickly adjusts its position, and within one second, hundreds of bullet-sized projectiles shoot out, aimlessly targeting all personnel on the opposing side. The bullets travel at a supersonic speed of one thousand meters per second, effortlessly penetrating the first layer of energy field that the opponent has hastily formed.

I followed Long Ying and the others, striding forward and quickly disappearing from their despondent gaze

As Xiaoyu turned to look at Longying, Su Yang said with glee, "Xiaoyu, you even dare to betray the leader; I think this time you're doomed."

"No, please don't use it, it could be deadly." Yu Xiao obediently stopped and raised both hands in surrender

Seeing this, I couldn't help but laugh, especially as I had not anticipated that Letu possessed a personality that was entirely different from his tall and imposing appearance

Tang Qi, seeing our strange expressions, quickly reached out to grab Xiao Yu and chuckled, "You won't be able to find them. I'll teach you how to use them later."

"Oh, I almost forgot that I can be seen," Xiao Yu responded joyfully, as the collar stretched upward, quickly forming a black helmet.

"No problem." Le Tu, Yu Xiao, and others replied in unison, brimming with confidence

Yue Lang, Le Tu, Ba Te Er, and others were simultaneously taken aback. Firstly, they did not expect the use of meteor showers to be so complex. Secondly, due to my candor, because once the super high-level *Tu* book masters like Long Ying learn the method, they can fully grasp the trick with just a few practices, and even surpass me.

Sister Qian," Su Yang said in surprise, "Why didn't you get one of these good things for all of us?"

The energy sphere swiftly traverses, creating sparks through friction with the air, growing larger and larger, violently impacting the formidable energy of that person, its power sending the opponent flying back several dozen steps

"Xiaoyu, can you check if there are any bombs around us?" Tang Xi quickly pulled Xiaoyu, who was still foolishly moving forward.

However, it is indeed surprising to discover spindle trees in such a drastically different ecological environment here, which is why everyone feels astonished

I did not respond directly; I merely turned to look at the dragon shadow that was gazing at me. We exchanged a knowing smile, and all our feelings were conveyed without words

Long Ying raised the corner of his mouth in a faint smile and turned to say: "Fang Tian, do you choose the butcher or Maya?"

As soon as Tang Qian nodded, she let out a cheer, took the bulletproof vest, and quickly ran towards the tent to try it on

The spindle tree, tapering at both ends and bulging in the middle, resembles a giant spindle inserted into the ground, hence its name. Additionally, since a mature tree can store as much as 2 tons of water, it is also referred to as a green water tower, and it is renowned worldwide for this characteristic

Along the path trodden by the competing teams, we have spared ourselves the obstacles of cutting through thorns and brambles, racing forward with great speed

"You have some insight after all," Letu chuckled and asked while tilting his head, "Are we going to fight again?"

The deep black bulletproof vest fits her very well, and the vest is camouflaged, being very thin; at first glance, it merely appears to be a black bodysuit rather than a military product equipped with high-tech technology

Then I request to change to another person... Xiao Yu looked at Long Ying, and upon encountering his fierce gaze, could only nod in resignation: "Alright, I will listen to you."

"Who are you?" The voice of the other party, a top-tier expert with exceptional abilities, had slightly changed.

I can hardly believe my ears

The development of life sciences has evolved from traditional external factors to intrinsic origins. For instance, the mutual attraction between individuals was traditionally believed to be determined by appearance, but now it delves deeper into innate factors such as human body odor. The similarities between Xiaoyu and me can indeed be traced, yet I have not analyzed them, which aptly illustrates the saying that those involved are often perplexed.

"That would be catastrophic." Long Ying was startled, suddenly changing his expression, and advised in a negotiating tone: "Why don't you first use the bubble against Maya this afternoon? If we really can't prevent the grenade from exploding, then we can use missiles to blow him up."

Suddenly, the light rain stopped. She raised her right hand, aimed it at Yu Xiao, and shouted: "If you run again, I will use a missile."

Tang Qian reached out to embrace her and replied with a smile: "You have a microcomputer in your chest; that is the central controller of this bulletproof vest. Without pre-entered commands to activate it, other weapons cannot be used at all. Don't rush; it's quite complicated. I will teach you in detail later."

Upon hearing the renowned name of Long Ying, others also displayed expressions of the same despair. The emergence of Long Ying signifies the addition of another invincible competitor alongside the Destroyer, Phantom, and Red Heart. Unless a significant accident occurs, they can at most secure the fifth position.

I had never considered this point, and I was momentarily taken aback. Upon reflection, I found that what Xiaoyu said was very reasonable, so I nodded in response: "Indeed, if he were to teleport into our close proximity and engage us in a desperate struggle, we would likely fare worse than the fat rabbit on the fire."

I didn't ask him to use the caterpillar. " Long Ying glared at Su Yang and Yu Xiao, who had betrayed him, and hurriedly clarified the facts

I looked at the increasingly somber faces of Yue Lang, Tang Qian, and Ba Te'er, and sighed, "However, the Destroyer's objective has been achieved, which is to inform the Phantom and the Red Heart of our location"

"Can I use the other weapons I have on me to deal with him first?" Xiao Yu, not willing to give up on her initial intention of using the ink book as a test target, pouted and retorted.

"Oh, what kind of tree is that? It looks so strange," Xiao Yu exclaimed, pointing at the large tree ahead, which had a narrow top and bottom, a swollen middle, and leaves that grew entirely on the trunk.

"Spindle Tree?" Everyone exclaimed in astonishment almost simultaneously

The brain is the source of superpowers and knowledge; only through the intensity of external adversities and dangers can the perpetually closed areas be unlocked, thereby releasing superpowers that enable ordinary individuals to accomplish feats that would otherwise be impossible in times of adversity

I still don't quite understand, can you please stop speaking in riddles?" Daba protested while scratching his head

Long Ying glared and replied: "It's easy for you to say, do you know the cost? Not to mention anything else, just one missile alone is equivalent to your total salary for two to three years"

A sense of terror simultaneously arose in the hearts of those around us, causing both Yue Lang and me to instinctively adopt a state of full alertness, lest we become the next living targets for a formidable weapon that could appear at any moment

"It's alright," I shook my head at Longying, reaching out to touch Xiaoyu's head, and smiled as I explained, "My brother calls it Meteor Shower. As for the method of use, the key lies in the control of energy. First, secretly gather energy multiple times to an appropriate location behind the opponent, making sure to remember that the energy must roll upwards; otherwise, it will not rise from the ground automatically. Next, control the timing for each stream of energy to rise from the ground, and then ensure that the edges of each stream of energy press against each other to form that beautiful pointed cone. Finally, if you can force the opponent into that position, you will have succeeded." First, secretly gather energy multiple times to an appropriate location behind the opponent, making sure to remember that the energy must roll upwards; otherwise, it will not rise from the ground automatically. Next, control the timing for each stream of energy to rise from the ground, and then ensure that the edges of each stream of energy press against each other to form that beautiful pointed cone. Finally, if you can force the opponent into that position, you will have succeeded.

"What a headache!" Bartel laughed and scolded, "This means that the growth experience of Fang Tian's superpower is also the process that Xiaoyu must go through in the future. As long as Fang Tian is willing to share with our little treasure, she is very likely to rapidly enhance her attack power in a short period, thereby surpassing most of us."

I was taken aback and nodded in astonishment: "Yes, the difference is likely more than five times."

I cannot help but once again examine Su Yang's wisdom, for although his words seem to assist Long Ying, they actually hinder Long Ying, thereby diverting and diminishing Xiao Yu's anger. This is the only effective way to handle the matter

After a short while, Xiaoyu ran back and exclaimed, "Sister Qian, where are the weapons? I can't see them at all."

Yu Xiaoque responded loudly with excitement, a malicious smile spreading across her face as she quickly ran into the tent

"I apologize, please go ahead." The person who was just repelled by Su Yang seemed to be the captain of the Russian team. He quickly adjusted his emotions, smiled brightly at us, and turned to give orders in Russian for his teammates to make way.

My heart trembled as if it had been awakened from a deep slumber

"If possible, I choose the butcher." I hesitated before speaking, finally understanding the reason behind his sudden decision to assign opponents to everyone. A significant part of this was to subtly remind me and Daba not to let our emotions interfere, so as not to affect the overall situation.

"Letu, what are you doing?" Dabaor was carving small holes in the trunk of the cotton tree, preparing to drink water, when suddenly Letu pushed him aside, causing Letu to lose his balance and fall down.

He went to look for water early in the morning. Tang Xi turned back to respond, and the smile on her face made me feel as if I were basking in the spring breeze

The girl sitting next to me, Xiao Yu, was sulking and glaring at Le Tu, Yu Xiao, and Su Yang across from us, unable to forgive their barbaric act of snatching.

Yu Xiao deliberately made a comical fall, and after getting up, he shouted for help while running around the entire venue in chaos, until he finally made Xiao Yu laugh again

"Dragon Shadow!" Another team member from the opposing side exclaimed in shock upon seeing Dragon Shadow emerge from behind Bartel

Outside the tent, the early-rising members of the Dragon Shadow and others were each packing their luggage and tents, preparing for departure.

The opponent had another expert who charged into the hail of bullets, delivering a powerful punch towards Xiaoyu

Hooray! Little Yu said happily, "At that time, I will compare with him to see if the missile is more powerful than his grenade"

Yesterday, when setting out from the starting point, in order to avoid the impact of excessive weight on speed, not much water was carried, which led to the current scene.

Smelly Captain! Little Yu raised her small fist and glared fiercely.

Due to everyone being quite tired, most people fell asleep as soon as they entered the tent last night, with the exception of Xiaoyu. She was particularly energetic, and coupled with the effects of jet lag, she spent the entire night complaining that she couldn't fall asleep. I could still hear her clear and sweet voice before I fell asleep in the early hours, though it was mostly her grumbling about Daba's snoring

I replied softly: "Yes, apart from Ronash Jones, only he could save the butcher in that situation"