Well, no... Then, the tall man leading the team suddenly became very calm, as if he had unburdened himself, smiled slightly, calmly picked up a mask with his hand, and in an instant, his eyes were full of terrifying killing intent.
A powerful force surged from the mans body, creating waves of energy that rippled outward. The atmosphere around him shifted—leaves rustled in the wind, pebbles bounced on the ground, the sky darkened, and the air pressure began to rise.
Ajuns intuition reminded him that the other side was going to make a vicious move, which should be his real skill. He guessed that the other side was seeing the situation change and wanted to win it all at once and get away as soon as possible.
But why not use it in the first place, and what exactly is it that shows no sign of being used... Soon, the sword in the tall mans hand began to look strange.
In the Guardian World, while the five commanderies possess distinct exclusive weapons, they all share a common trait: wielders must first channel the weapons complete energy form through established methods before deploying it for combat—whether offensive or defensive. As guardians grow and advance, their weapons evolve in form. For instance, Xiao Xis shield currently exists in its first-stage form, known as the Primordial Qi Phase.
Now, the tall sword was approaching the higher third stage, the top —— of the elemental segment. Then, the color of the sword qi gradually changed to red and yellow, and fire was constantly spewing out. Soon, a series of dragon-shaped orange flames flowed around the blade.
As Ah Jun had already learned earlier, this persons power was aligned with the elemental attributes of the Alliance Leader, boasting the most dominant attributes among the Five Commanderies. With its overwhelming offensive power—— it seemed that the tall figures ability level likely rivaled that of the senior members at Yishou Town.
Originally, the presence of the Holy Maiden would have dispelled all concerns. Xuanwu Commandery stood as the only rival among the Five Commanderies, with elemental counterbalances —— Yet a critical flaw emerged. From Ning ers secret arts, Ah Jun detected her weakened state—her internal energy drained by the recent battle had left this barrier far weaker than its previous manifestation, likely reaching its physical limits.
If the other side attacked now, the knot would not disappear, but the companions might be hurt as a result, including the youngest brother, Xiao Xi, who was in the front.
Just as Ah Jun was worried that everyone would be affected by him and the tall man was about to act, suddenly another figure appeared in his sight, standing right between the two sides. Immediately after, a squad of people rushed over and quickly lined up neatly on both sides of the figure—— Now its reversed?
Wait a minute! No! The tall man looked surprised, but he kept his cold and indifferent eyes and was still ready to attack. Maybe he was really so good that even the reinforcements were not taken into account, and he was sure to win.
Ajun tried to turn his head and look at the friend who appeared to help him. The figure gradually became clear, and the one leading was a young man dressed in a white robe and silver armor, the smallest in size. He was probably about ——Ajuns age, but it was astonishing to see that the silver-clad youth calmly and skillfully commanded the few remaining guard soldiers, quickly surrounding them.
The soldiers, following orders with synchronized steps and rhythm, left the masked men somewhat at a loss. Though their vision hadnt fully returned, Ah Jun vaguely recalled from his vast database that ancient texts mentioned this military strategy—a signature formation of the Huangfu clan in Qinglong Commandery—— used in combat.
The formation, like the array and tactics from Ah Juns hometown, is said to originate from the ancient divine numerology of Qimen Dunjia. However, unlike the Eastern —— formations that serve as magical arts, these Western formations function as practical systems. Through these formations, troops can be mobilized to create an impenetrable net, much like traditional arrays, effectively combining collective strength to achieve 1+1=2 synergy.
The fundamental difference lies in how the formation incorporates tactical elements, ingeniously blending elemental attributes during integration. When guided by a mastermind and executed with collective precision, it can unleash power far beyond conventional limits – much like the protective barrier that emerged when Ah Jun collaborated with the Holy Maiden to weave a shield during his pivotal training phase in Xuanwu Commandery.
At this critical moment, the silver-haired youth had deployed a classic formation. Though Qing Xu—— hadnt activated elemental forces, his masterful command and seamless coordination with his team left Ah Jun deeply impressed. The masked group gradually lost their composure, while the tall member hesitated—— He glanced at the shorter companion beside him, then surveyed the others. Confronting their persistent struggles within the formation, he paused momentarily before resolutely pushing forward to achieve immediate success.
Just as the tall man easily completed his energy buildup and was about to strike, the short detective from the masked group raised the alarm—— another wave of reinforcements was coming, and this time it was not just a patrol, but an army.
At the same time, the silver boy received a message from the parrot. A lovely little green parrot appeared out of nowhere and stood on his shoulder, muttering about the situation.
Then there was the tall man, who also sensed the information around the same time—— At this point, the enemy team had been trapped in the formation, and his plan was interrupted once again. He had no choice but to look at the small man again, shook his head, and immediately ordered everyone to retreat.
However, the little man stared at Ah Jun again and at Ninger who was guarding him. He suddenly rushed into the Qingxu Array—— It seemed that he still did not let go of Ah Jun. For the sake of completing the task, he was too reckless for himself.
Ah Jun was right! The short mans hostility towards him was so intense that he got stuck in the center of the formation, making everyone around him frantic. The tall man had no choice but to prepare for a desperate gamble to save them!
At this point, the silver boy calmly sensed the intention of the other side and immediately gave orders to surround —— Then, the little man was surrounded, trapped in a dilemma, and the soldiers attack was approaching.
"—— Wait!"
Suddenly, Ah Jun suddenly shouted from afar. Whether out of kindness or noticing Mao Honghong in the small figures arms, perhaps even discovering a bigger issue—— he wanted to stop this encirclement. The silver-haired youth surprisingly cooperated, canceling the order and changing the formation. This allowed the small figure to retreat smoothly.
The masked group stood unflinching, their righteous resolve burning bright. Then came three burly men who sprang forward, trembling as they pulled out a handful of tiny projectiles from their robes. With a thunderous thud, they hurled them to the ground—what a deafening explosion! The smoke screen detonated with such deafening force that it sounded more like a bomb blast than any conventional firecracker.
In an instant, the battlefield was shrouded in thick fog. Fortunately, Ah Jun was in the boundary of the Holy Maiden, and was not affected by the protection of his nose breath.
The pungent smoke from the incendiary device threw everyone into disarray, yet Ah Juns eyes remained unfazed. He could still discern his opponents movements, the intermittent commotion and coughing from the masked figure, and the lingering shadow—— The short man at the rear paused momentarily, seemingly watching Ah Jun as if still haunted by the recent clash. At that critical moment, a gust of wind unexpectedly knocked off the young mans hat... Hmm?
He noticed some physical details about the other party. This guy actually kept his long hair—— It felt... this boy had a bit of a girls vibe! Later, Ah Jun also captured the moment when the petite one was being urged by her companion to leave, holding Bunny and frantically searching around... It turned out it was her own bunny!
However, under the influence of various reasons, at this moment, Ah Jun has been unable to provide the information of the enemy for his companions, but it seems that there is no need, after all, we know little about the enemy, it is a mystery, perhaps this is the best situation now.
In the end, the crisis was over and Arjun finally relaxed, and his companions rushed over to check on him—— perhaps because of the hangover from anxiety and tension, or perhaps because the fight had gone beyond their limits... Then, his body went out of control again.