Chapter 5
Zhao Heng returned to his study, took out the magic crystal core he had seized, opened the cabinet, and moved out an instrument resembling a harp. He placed the magic crystal core into a groove and then began to operate the miniature computer on the desk
The Guardians of Civilization are primarily composed of extraordinary individuals with special abilities or are assembled by government agencies. Within the organization, members are categorized into four levels based on their abilities, with each level having strict hierarchical authority.
The guards, wielding demon-slaying guns, fired at the liquid monster. Although the creature was riddled with bullets, it stubbornly writhed towards the guardians. As the guards continued to shoot and retreat, one of them accidentally stumbled over a corpse and fell to the ground. The liquid monster was about to crawl beside him when a flash of cold light streaked by, piercing through the monster's body and pinning it directly to the ground. The liquid monster let out a piercing shriek, writhing a few times before being evaporated into ashes by the stabbing blade, along with its crystal core.
Zhao Heng approached Zeng Yan, firmly grasping her delicate chin, and with a low voice, he smiled and asked, "What will you use to thank me?"
A man with dyed hair, at the moment of landing, saw his roots rapidly turn jet black. As he cautiously observed the silent surroundings, his blood-red pupils transformed into deep, dark ones. His armored-gloved hand gently grasped the earring that connected the silver mask on his face to his right ear. The silver mask shifted from a hard metallic form to a liquid state, swiftly peeling away from the man's face, ultimately reverting to a small silver letter-shaped earring that quietly settled on his right ear, as if no change had occurred. The man's face then displayed a signature lazy smile.
Since the onset of the Earth's mutation, the emergence of magical beasts has posed a threat to the survival of humanity. Research has revealed that within the cranial cavities of these magical beasts lies a peculiar crystal, which humans refer to as the Magic Crystal Core. It has been discovered that by placing the corresponding Magic Crystal Core into a specially designed machine, and successfully activating its energy, a protective barrier can be formed within a certain range. The more powerful the magical beast, the larger the area of the barrier generated by its Magic Crystal Core, and the longer its duration.
Unlike the Barrier City Guard, although both the Guard and the Civilization Guardians work for the government, each Barrier City is equipped with only one or two Guardians. Their primary task is to eliminate dangerous magical beasts that emerge from the vulnerabilities of the barrier. Moreover, higher-level Guardians are rarely seen.
The snow griffon coldly surveyed the surroundings. He walked over to the wreckage of the airship that had fallen near the moonlight lamp, picked up a piece of military uniform stained with blood from the middle, and frowned as he said: "This airship was piloted by patrolling soldiers. They must have left the airship in a place where the barrier of the barrier city was weaker, which allowed the magical beasts to take advantage of the opportunity"
was taken away by the Skoll family
A guard hesitantly reported: "The remains of the monster have already been taken away by the Zhao family's supernatural members"
The quality of this magic crystal core appears to be quite good. Zhao Heng turned to look at Zeng Yan, who was standing not far away. Having just survived a life-and-death ordeal, she revealed a section of her long, slender leg beneath her blood-stained white dress. A few drops of bright red blood adorned her perfectly delicate face, which only enhanced her enchanting beauty, making her seem even more alluring.
In the darkness of the night, within an apartment, the furnishings are quite simple. A group of people is gathered around a round table in the room, discussing matters. The leader among them is a middle-aged man named Paul, who had previously appeared in a bar. With a serious expression, he contemplated for a moment before instructing the others in the house, saying: "Instruct our people not to investigate the true identity of the hunter just yet"
The Supernatural Family! Sometimes it really goes too far
After a long time, the silence was broken by a sigh from the snow eagle
A gunshot was heard from outside the auditorium, indicating that the guard team of the Barrier City had arrived
Zhao Heng politely performed a gentlemanly gesture, and the four willow leaf blades that had just been embedded in the beast seemed to respond to Zhao Heng's command, flying towards him. With a casual wave of his hand in the air, he caught them and, in a flash, swiftly disappeared into the darkness
Keen as an eagle, patient as a wolf, hunting like an eagle! This is the code of conduct for the guardians of civilization
Looking at the corpses of the beasts around, even the guards felt a slight tremor of fear. A faint sound emerged as a black liquid beast clone slowly crawled out from the body of the beast mother, making its way towards the crowd
The Chief of the Guard, Gao, learned of the sudden incident in the auditorium and arrived at the police station, where he listened to the report from his subordinates together with the Guardian of New Civilization, Snow Eagle
Regardless of the time, the crystal core of the Warcraft is always a sought-after commodity in the market, and its price is quite expensive
What is the level of the magic crystal core of this beast?" asked one of the middle-aged men
Soul Devourer. It possesses dozens of liquid avatars, controlled by the main body, which devour the flesh and blood of humans. The consumed flesh and blood not only provide energy to the avatars but also partially transform into energy for itself. Some advanced liquid avatars can even infiltrate the human body, controlling it, and hide within human cities to continue their rampage. A cold voice came from behind the crowd
A figure silently descended into the outskirts
A beast capable of causing turmoil is generally dealt with by the guardians, who transport the beast to designated institutions through the Guard Bureau. However, what the Zhao family of He-Tu-Shu is doing at this moment is nothing short of a challenge to these regulations
Upon hearing this, the snow griffon in the corner remarked, "I personally believe it cannot be the work of those supernatural families"
As if sensing Zhao Heng's somewhat audacious gaze, Zeng Yan's body slightly stiffened. Meeting his blood-red pupils, she couldn't help but feel a wave of timidity, tightly biting her own crimson, almost trembling lower lip. That hint of delicate shyness made her even more enchanting
"That person actually dealt with the monster and just left?" Gao Er asked with a grim expression: "Who is he?"
The member who stepped out from the gates of hell wiped the cold sweat from his forehead
The Zhao family exclusive identification officer stated: "At least among the collections of the four major extraordinary families, this can be considered a top-tier B-grade masterpiece."
Zhao Heng released the still panting Zeng Yan, his fiery red pupils fixed on the dazed Zeng Yan: "I am very pleased with your gratitude just now! The remaining gift shall be considered a meeting present for that guardian!"
The arrival of the era of Warcraft has led to the destruction of Earth. In order to continue surviving, humanity relies on the operation of magic crystal cores, and has established many special barrier cities in the space beyond Earth. The protective barriers formed by the operation of these barrier cities keep most of the magical beasts at bay. Only a small number of magical beasts have managed to exploit the spatial loopholes in the barriers and infiltrate the barrier cities.
Everyone then looked at the corpse of the beast, pondering in various ways with confusion.
"Are you the guardian of civilization?" he inquired, his voice trembling slightly with excitement
Countless chaotic digital bars appeared on the computer screen, continuously refreshing. He studied them carefully, his brows unconsciously furrowing: "Indeed, different categories of magical beasts all have similar memory traces, but what exactly are their patterns? Deciphering them is truly not an ordinary challenge."
The chieftain beside murmured, "Guardians? The Betrayer Alliance? Have they developed some new technology again?"
Uh... thank you. Zeng Yan's voice was low and slightly hoarse
The night is already deep, yet the guard team's office building remains busy
Based on years of research, federal agencies have classified the cores of the monsters into several levels according to their quality characteristics. Each level is further divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D, based on rarity. The special grade B can be considered quite rare; even among families of extraordinary abilities that have been passed down for generations, there may not be much stock available.
Gao Er did not wish to entangle himself with the unfamiliar guardians of civilization on this matter, and turned to ask: "What about the corpse of the beast?"
Gao Er clenched his fist and fell silent.
Zhao Heng shook his head in frustration: "It seems I need to thoroughly study and modify this machine; otherwise, every time I read the memories of the magic crystal core, they will shatter. It is truly an extravagant waste."
As soon as he finished speaking, the magic crystal core in the instrument emitted a crisp sound, shattered into fragments, and the screen of the microcomputer immediately went black
Before Zeng Yan could speak, he pressed his lips against her tender and enticing ones
The snow griffon discerned his thoughts and said coldly, "Rest assured, I am not one of the four great families."
Gao Leji interjected, "Why not investigate? Perhaps we can recruit him into the alliance. Besides, he has hunted so many magical beasts, he must have quite a few magic crystals in hand, and maybe he possesses the varieties that the organization urgently needs."
On the other hand, the Zhao family also found no peace that night
The subordinates' faces were filled with astonishment. By the time they arrived, that person had already left. One officer expressed his speculation: "Based on the descriptions from the on-site personnel, we infer that he might be the rumored... hunter."
Where is Miss Zeng Yan? Gao Er wanted to inquire about the person involved
Zhao Heng restarted the computer and organized the previously recorded barcode data from https://wwwhetushu.com.com
In order to protect humanity, the federal government established a guardian organization, whose members are collectively referred to as the Guardians of Civilization
The leading guard noticed the badge on the man's right arm, and was slightly taken aback. The badge featured a few patches of leopard print as the background, with a green barrier tower in the center tightly encircled by a pair of wings
Gao Er glanced at him, his expression suggesting he had something to say but hesitated.
Is it possible that it was those guardians who did it? They have long harbored discontent towards our four major ability families. Or could it have been the Southern Rebel Alliance?
The guard members followed the sound and saw that the speaker was a man with silver-white hair. His sharp star-like eyes sparkled with brilliance, and his exquisite features made one unable to help but be captivated at first glance. He was truly a handsome cool guy, and his refined appearance, combined with the aura he exuded, could not be overlooked in any part of the street.
Indeed! As the information states, the hunter possesses formidable abilities and a swift, uncanny agility. The technique of extracting the magic crystal core from a distance is exceptionally efficient, unmatched by any of the experts in the barrier towers. Even the advanced practitioners in our family can barely manage to accomplish it.
The man nodded slightly: "I am the newly appointed Guardian of Civilization in the North Latitude Barrier City, code name Snow Vulture"
Gao's facial muscles twitched a few times and said: "What hunters? Perhaps it is the work of those from the supernatural family. Who knows what ridiculous ideas they have come up with recently to toy with their conspiracy theories"
Are you certain that this efficient method of extermination is indeed similar to the hunting style of the rumored hunters?" The patriarch of the Zhao family furrowed his brows as he looked at another person
Paul smiled and patiently explained, "If we do not investigate, the Federation and the Four Great Families will not remain idle. He may be someone we cannot afford to provoke, and besides, the Alliance has more important matters to attend to"