Chapter 98

In the spacious private club renovated from an old factory, the rock music played on vinyl records still echoed. Omega Yuriko's straightforward confession was heard only by Chen Xian and a few others around her.

Chen Xian remained silent, while Li Pu, standing beside her, took a step forward without showing any emotion. Ji Wangyue, on the other hand, gazed intently at the young girl in front of her, who claimed to be the "Raven King's apprentice."

Yan Xiaoyan and Tang Youyou were a bit confused about what was happening, but even they could sense that something was off.

However, from their perspective, about half of the people here were top students from the academy, and there was even a formal senior instructor present. In terms of combat strength, this group could probably match some elite special forces teams of certain countries. Causing trouble here? It was unimaginable!

Omega Yuriko's confident and fearless attitude made them feel a bit strange. But looking at Xiao Wang's student, it seemed like they were facing a formidable enemy.

Tang Youyou puffed up her cheeks in confusion and muttered softly, "I can't figure it out!"

Completely ignoring the other "bystanders," Omega Yuriko's eyes gleamed with an unusual light as she stared at her target—Ailu Anlita Phoenix. Her act of questioning itself was already an invisible attack.

"Tell me..." Omega Yuriko asked again, "What trump card does your father have?"

Killing was not the goal; just by asking this question, their mission would be considered complete. As for what happened afterward, they would adapt as needed.

"..." Chen Xian's eyelids drooped slightly, her eyelashes trembling weakly, and her small fists clenched tightly, but she still did not speak.

In terms of mental resistance, she was even better than Liang Ling, which surprised Omega Yuriko. Few people could withstand her "mental pressure" for so long. It seemed that this girl, who almost became her junior, had considerable potential.

She was about to increase the intensity of her mental attack when her eyes, suddenly glowing with an unusual light, turned to Chen Xian's side in surprise and displeasure.

The Chinese teenager, dressed in cheap jeans and a shirt, suddenly launched a powerful punch, like a thunderbolt, without a sound!

The compressed air rushed forward like a tidal wave, almost suffocating Omega Yuriko. The fierce and swift punch was like a sports car traveling at over a hundred miles per hour condensed into a fist. If it hit, her head might be knocked off.

In an instant, the mental energy waves Omega Yuriko had prepared to use against Chen Xian surged toward Li Pu. The intangible willpower formed a shockwave with enough force to shatter a concrete wall, smashing back at him.

—Mental energy shockwave! Derived from the most common and practical telekinetic ability, it could range from flipping a page or bending a spoon to altering the trajectory of a bullet or hurling a heavy vehicle. In this ability, Omega Yuriko, with her innate potential and the Raven King's training, was already a human weapon in a beautiful girl's form.

Li Pu's fist, which was about to strike Omega Yuriko's cold, beautiful face, hit an invisible barrier as if it were a transparent wall. The pure physical force collided with the intangible willpower! Li Pu's feet dug into the ground, leaving a trail over half a yard long. Omega Yuriko, caught off guard, felt as if she had just blocked a speeding heavy truck.

After regaining his footing, Li Pu blinked in surprise. He had plenty of combat experience, even facing bullets and firearms, but this was the first time he had encountered such extraordinary powers.

When Omega Yuriko's eyes flashed and she stared at Chen Xian, the AI of his God Warrior Armament suddenly issued a warning: detected a psionic (mental) energy fluctuation. After he threw his punch, the AI determined that the intangible force used to resist was a third-level psionic fluctuation.

Li Pu, who aspired to become a formal cultivator, was well aware of the classification of psionic energy. In the Star Hunter Covenant, psionic energy was generally divided into three main levels, with the ultimate level only possessed by a few top members of the Supreme Heaven Council. The lower and upper levels together comprised twenty grades of psionic or psionic-like energy.

The phenomena caused by the first to tenth grades were called psionic fluctuations, while those from the eleventh to twentieth grades were called psionic storms. Any life form capable of causing a psionic storm was a master-level extraordinary combatant, and in some lower races, they were even worshipped as deities. For example, in the history of the Star Hunter Covenant, the Supreme Devil Asmodeus had fifteen-grade evil energy (psionic-like energy), the star vampire "Night Embracer" had fourteen-grade psionic energy, the alien elder Ronikopolas had thirteen-grade psionic energy, the hybrid psychic Zerg Queen had twelve-grade hybrid psychic energy, and the fallen Transformers, messengers of the Cosmic Emperor, clashed with the Green Lantern Corps-led cosmic army over the sub-space psionic beasts that embodied the emotional origins of all beings. The battle spread across countless star systems, stars went out, and black holes withered, and it was only resolved by the intervention of a Saint from a hunting team within the Covenant.

Causing psionic fluctuations and causing psionic storms were entirely different concepts, but even a third-level psionic fluctuation was an extremely rare and outstanding talent on Earth.

The academy's superhuman studies department had many students with psionic potential from all over the country, like Tang Youyou, who was a typical example. As for Senior Liang Ling, she was an even rarer type born into a military family. However, their psionic energy levels were generally below the first grade, and Tang Youyou's psionic potential was slightly better than Liang Ling's, but she was younger and had issues with personality, which affected her power usage.

In the entire superhuman studies department, there were only about ten students, and only one teacher. Out of China's population of over a billion, only a handful could be found, highlighting how rare this ability was.

This was the power Li Pu had always hoped to possess. Unfortunately, like most people, he had no talent in this area and could only hope to achieve it through future cultivation, perhaps even breaking through to the realm of immortality and divine transformation.

—The seemingly fragile girl in front of him was probably the most dangerous enemy he had ever encountered. Li Pu realized this fact in an instant.

"I just want to chat with little Aili. Don't interfere, okay?" Omega Yuriko glanced casually at the few people blocking Chen Xian, shook her fluffy ponytail, and said with a sweet smile, "Otherwise, I might get angry and cause big trouble."

At this point, not only did Yan Xiaoyan and the others sense something was wrong, but even some of the guests around them noticed the conflict. Their gazes focused on this area, but Omega Yuriko still acted as if she were alone.

"Miss Omega, stop playing around. Complete the mission quickly," a well-dressed, handsome man who had caught the eye of many female students earlier, stepped out of the crowd. With him was a graceful woman carrying a long, silk-wrapped object.

The handsome man, Long Taiyang, walked straight toward Chen Xian. His wife, Hu Qinglan, followed three feet behind him with light, graceful steps.

There was no outstanding aura, and Yan Xiaoyan couldn't quite understand, but Li Pu and Ji Wangyue both frowned slightly—very strong. The leading man, though seemingly relaxed, was perfectly composed and without any weaknesses. The woman's steps were perfectly synchronized, making her a formidable opponent as well. The threat posed by just these two was no less than that of Omega Yuriko.

Without hesitation, Li Pu and Ji Wangyue moved forward together.

Long Taiyang glanced at Li Pu, smiled, and then turned to Ji Wangyue, "Are you the grandson of 'Red Sword Immortal'? Step aside, unless your grandfather and 'Thunder Sky Great Strength' are both here, you can't stop us."

"Who said we want to stop you? That's too low a goal, not in line with the rules of the Hidden Dragon," Ji Wangyue's eyes were sharp, and she smiled coldly, "We should capture all of you."

"Capture all of us?" Hu Qinglan laughed, her body shaking, "Oh, Ji-kun (she emphasized the 'Ji'), you're really cute. You don't think this mission involves only me, my husband, and a high school girl who rarely leaves home, do you?"

"Of course not," Ji Wangyue said calmly, "That's why we've prepared as much as possible. You won't think China is a place you can come and go as you please, will you?"

"The mission is difficult," Long Taiyang smiled, "But the Raven King ordered us to try."

"Unexpected loyalty," Ji Wangyue sighed, "I respect you for that."

As he spoke, his palms vibrated, and a foot-long alloy short sword suddenly appeared in each hand, transforming into a dazzling, lethal silver light that swirled toward the two in front of him.

"Swordsmanship? Excellent!" Hu Qinglan smiled, her lips curling, and she drew her beloved wakizashi "Sixteen Night Ghost Cutter" with expert iaido technique.

The "Sixteen Night Ghost Cutter" had a plain ivory handle and guard. As it was drawn, not only did the sword's intent condense and flow like light, but a chilling, bone-chilling aura, as if from the underworld, accompanied the crescent-shaped slash toward Ji Wangyue.

Chinese swordsmanship is dynamic, while Japanese swordsmanship is static. But as soon as they clashed, a fierce and intense exchange erupted! Ji Wangyue's sword skills were personally taught by his grandfather, Ji Haoyang, and he was skilled in dual-sword techniques, much like the fictional Xiaolongnü, who could wield two different sword techniques simultaneously.

At this moment, his movements were a blend of Xingyi and central positioning, perfectly balanced. His left hand wielded the soft, flexible Wudang sword, with its curved and intricate movements, like a chess game, striking first despite being second. This was the intelligent sword. His right hand wielded a powerful, straightforward, and resolute sword technique, cutting through the heavens. This was the brave sword.

Intelligent and brave, he embodied the qualities of a great general. This handsome young man, not yet twenty, displayed a hint of such a demeanor in his sword skills.

But even so, he only managed to block Hu Qinglan.

Blocking the stronger Long Taiyang was naturally Li Pu.

Li Pu could not find any weaknesses in Long Taiyang, and he was unsure if he could still protect Xiao Xian after engaging Long Taiyang. So, in the blink of an eye, he discarded all other thoughts.

Only by giving his all and engaging in battle!