Chapter 8: Pursuit

In the mercenary world, there exists a mercenary ranking list. Due to the generally low strength of the mercenaries, this list is not related to their combat abilities, but rather to their survival skills.

What?

The second brother, who had remained silent all along, spoke in a deep voice, positioning the large sword across his chest. Since Zhou Yi could no longer move, he felt completely insignificant, unable to participate in the battle between such powerful figures.

Looking at the older brother beside him, he too was covered in a layer of yellow and white spotted fur, transforming into a tiger-like figure

I believe this small team must have been educated by you

Let go, you know we will not let you off

The elder brother's pupils suddenly constricted, and after a moment of careful observation, he realized that, just as the second brother had said, this man no longer had a heartbeat. In his line of sight, the man was leaning against a tree, one leg bent, his hands crossed over his chest at some unknown point in time, his expression calm, and the corners of his mouth curved into a smile.

Elder brother! The second brother's voice grew louder, "Breath and heartbeat have ceased... He... is already dead..."

Let us not dwell on this matter any longer. It is estimated that the Beidou Sect has gathered nearly all of its strong practitioners for the sake of the Yuan Seed this time. Given the difficulty of this challenge, it is likely that news will spread quickly, and as a result, the Beidou Sect will also face the fate of the *Tushu Mie Sect*

The two individuals who had already departed returned to their original positions, but this time they were no longer so tense and vigilant, as they had finally seen the object of their actions

Elder brother, wait a moment...

The elder brother let out a cold laugh, blood dripping from his teeth. Although the middle-aged man was already on the verge of death, he remained motionless, standing in front without making any rash moves. He cast a disdainful glance at Zhou Yi, his gaze fixated tightly on the magic crystal glass ball, momentarily flashing with emotions of greed, desire, temptation, and more.

Second brother, you still have ideas!

The aura of the leader suddenly surged, and the violent energy instantly filled the entire space. Zhou Yi, who had not yet reached the first level of body training, found it difficult to breathe under the pressure

The elder brother walked forward; although he remained vigilant, he felt somewhat relaxed emotionally

After Canglang finished speaking, he swung the giant sword in his hand. The muscles on his wolf-like arm swelled to twice their size, enveloped tightly by a circle of golden energy. A fierce wind surged around him, and the ground beneath his wolf-like legs actually cracked as a result

You were still careless

Moreover, there are rumors in the mercenary world that the top ten on the mercenary list are all non-human. Their willpower and character have long surpassed the realm of "humanity," and everything before us serves as a perfect illustration of this

"Such achievements are rare in this land, and to be honest, I admire you greatly." A hint of respect emerged from the elder brother's indifferent expression; such an opponent, no matter how cold-blooded, cunning, or treacherous, is still worthy of admiration. "However, in the end, you still fell into the hands of us brothers"

Is it necessary to use the bloodline power of the Blood Fusion Realm on someone who is already dead

However, you do possess some remarkable abilities. With the strength of an initial stage of Blood Fusion Realm, you managed to counterattack and kill over a dozen strong practitioners while being pursued by more than twenty from various sects. Even after your strength was significantly reduced, you still caused us brothers considerable losses. If it weren't for the fact that the second brother had also worked as a mercenary for a period before joining the sect, it is likely that both of us would have fallen into your hands.

Time stood still, and the elder brother's face was filled with disbelief. Why did this man, who was merely at the initial stage of Blood Fusion, evoke in him a sense of facing a position of respect and the imperial throne? It was as if he were gazing up at a towering mountain.

The second one, carrying a massive sword, spoke in a deep voice, creating a layer of transparent ripples that spread outward

Moreover, at the quadrennial 'Grand Ceremony of the Hundred Clans', your younger generation surprisingly made it into the top fifty, which is truly impressive. Although the youth of your sect remain at the Pulse Integration and Harmonization - Diagram - Bone Integration stages, they have managed to defeat quite a number of those at the Blood Integration stage, and even when they resort to their bloodline powers, they are still unable to contend with them.

The second brother held the great sword in front of the elder brother, his expression solemn and his gaze intense, "Let's wait a moment..."

The power of deduction! Suppressing a trace of unease from the bottom of my heart, these two individuals are at least at the Fusion Realm level, and their deductive abilities are even stronger than that of the strongest elder in the family, the Third Elder. If I am not mistaken, these are definitely two powerful figures at the Blood Fusion Realm level

Is there really someone in this world who can achieve such a thing? Clearly, he is already dead! The elder brother's heartbeat suddenly quickened, his legs trembled, and he actually felt the urge to worship the man before him

"Second brother, it can't be that bad. I feel like his vitality has almost drained away; he can't even lift his hand..."

In that case, it would not be good. Firstly, it is not just about two individuals; even one of them would be enough to overturn the entire Broken City. However, if it is to seize the Yuan Seed, their strength is indeed within reason, as such a thing is something that almost all sects are determined to obtain. If there is news of it, they will surely dispatch the core forces of their sects.

No matter how many calculations you made, in the end, you were still uncovered by the two of us brothers

Struggling to stand on the ground, he spoke with pride, followed by the shock of Lao He and the astonishment of Zhou Yi.

My name is Blood Red! Ranked ninth on the mercenary leaderboard

The middle-aged man's voice has become much more fluent than before, "However, indeed, who would give up the Yuan species they have in hand"

Is this the power of the Blood Fusion Realm? Zhou Yi gritted his teeth, forcing himself to stop trembling. Experience and skill appeared utterly insignificant in the face of absolute strength. This person doesn't even need to lift a finger; merely their aura is enough to kill me.

Young man, I suggest you better not move

Zhou Yi instinctively felt the urge to escape. Just as his right leg stepped out, his body suddenly became uncontrollable, making it difficult to move

Two individuals strolled over, their gazes indifferent, exuding a chilling and bloody aura. An overwhelming sense of oppression accompanied them. Startled, Zhou Yi realized that their eyes had already locked onto him, as if escape was utterly impossible.

The elder brother spoke lightly and calmly, while the man who had been keeping his head down like a corpse finally slowly raised his head at this moment, his right hand tightly gripping the Yuan seed a little more firmly.

You may come and take it.

How is that possible? Zhou Yi was taken aback by his own speculation. Strong practitioners in the Blood Fusion Realm are rare in Duancheng, and even less common in the Fengyun Kingdom. How could two suddenly appear? Could they be from the Institute, the Sect Domain, or the Library?

The bloody wolf eyes of the second brother revealed a look of relief, "So it turns out that being ranked in the top ten among mercenaries and being treated so badly by you is not unjust after all"

"However, we never expected that you would actually hide the Yuan seed within your body." The cold and ruthless elder brother looked at the man's abdomen, which was still bleeding profusely, and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. "No wonder the Beidou Sect has transformed from an obscure minor sect into the most promising force within just a few years, even earning the praise of the superpowers in the Academy's domain."

The middle-aged man exudes an aura of extreme weakness, now relying solely on his willpower to endure.

Damn! Such a powerful ability to deduce! Cursing inwardly, I realize that having reached this level, I am no longer on the same plane as myself. The ability to deduce is originally meant to predict the opponent's next move, yet I find myself completely immobilized, highlighting just how vast the gap is.

My name is Canglang, and my elder brother is Banhua. I once served as a mercenary for one month; please give me your guidance

No wonder then

Why bother

"State your mercenary name!" After a brief silence, the second one spoke in a low voice. At the same time, a layer of green fur suddenly sprouted from his body, his nose elongated, canine teeth protruded, and his muscles bulged, tearing through his clothes. A terrifying aura emerged, ultimately transforming him into a wolf-like humanoid form