The Grandmaster pursued him, but ironically, couldn't find a trace of Wang Zhan.

Immediately after, the robust Grandmaster spoke.

"It's not our fault that we can't find him now, but if we fail to do so moving forward, it will be."

"What is your plan?"

"He wants to kill, right? He wouldn't dare to kill those in a team. Let's just track those who are alone and bet on whether he'll show up. After all, no one can detect his presence now…"

This was the most frustrating part. Everyone could sense an elusive mental energy fluctuation surrounding them, yet they couldn't locate its origin. Even when destroyed, it would recover instantly.

This could only indicate that Wang Zhan's mental energy and overall strength were advancing by leaps and bounds. As he was now, even Grandmasters dared not underestimate him. However, it shouldn't be forgotten that these Grandmasters came from the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy. Compared to the Grandmasters of the major families, they possessed superior strength and a vast array of martial arts.

After some consideration, the ordinary Grandmaster finally nodded.

"Okay. We have no other choice right now. I don't believe that boy will continue to hide. The more people he kills, the more it reveals his fear, his unwillingness to confront us directly…"

It had to be said that their analysis indeed made some sense. Yet, no matter how much they mulled it over, they likely wouldn't have imagined that Wang Zhan was quietly standing right above their heads, staring down with no expression, like a vengeful ghost.

After the ordinary Grandmaster uttered a harsh threat, vowing to make Wang Zhan suffer if they found him, they prepared to leave.

Just as they turned, a brilliant white light suddenly erupted from behind them—a silent, yet heart-stopping spectacle.

"Fatal---One Slash!"

"Supreme---Clear Thunder!"

The powerful concealment effect of the Supreme Clear Thunder Summary almost made Wang Zhan blend into his surroundings like a stone, devoid of any life force.

However, when the Liyun Blade in his hand began to move, an almost shudder-inducing premonition of danger completely filled the vision of these two Grandmaster experts.

"It's Wang Zhan!"

"He's right behind us!"

"You go and alert the others! I'll stall him. We can't let him escape this time!" the robust Grandmaster commanded urgently, pushing his teammate away. Then, a brilliant blue light radiated from his body, forming what looked like a protective net, or perhaps a silkworm cocoon.

"Silkworm!"

This powerful defensive skill from the Royal Martial Arts Academy enveloped the Grandmaster expert in layers of thick blue light, as if he were wrapped in a cocoon.

To dare target them—Wang Zhan truly had the audacity of a lion!

WHOOSH.

A spark shot into the sky.

The blade descended. The Grandmaster expert obstructing Wang Zhan immediately plunged into a deep pit, landing right in the center.

Despite his reddened face and the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, he was unprecedentedly excited.

"I knew it! You can't kill me, Xu Xiu! You know nothing about the profound resources of the Royal Martial Arts Academy! Now, let us both stop you right here and bury you in the hole you dug!"

Wang Zhan glanced back. Behind him, an ordinary Grandmaster, also wrapped in a cocoon, was swiftly approaching, his demeanor imposing and his lips curled in a sneer.

"You dare to mess with us, foolish mudfish? Do you think we're trash that can be killed off with a single slash?"

"Die!"

With that, two blue figures, one in front and one behind, trapped Wang Zhan on the street. As expected of Grandmasters from the Royal Martial Arts Academy, they coordinated their attacks with remarkable synergy—orderly, powerful, and mutually supportive, making them extremely difficult to handle.

This sudden turn of events meant Wang Zhan's sneak attack had not only failed to yield profit but had backfired, landing him in trouble—a classic case of trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to lure it.

…

"Hahaha…"

As the two continuously cornered Wang Zhan, their attacks seemingly suicidal in their ferocity, Wang Zhan found himself trapped, able only to fiercely swing his ancient blade.

In the distance, people from the Royal Martial Arts Academy, along with other observers on the battlefield—like wolves and rats—were rushing toward them. The situation was rapidly becoming perilous.

「Finally.」

A handsome, agile young man landed silently on a tall building.

Looking at Wang Zhan, trapped and wildly slashing his blade, a rare smile appeared on his face.

"Perfect."

In a moment, four more figures appeared at his side. Along with the Captain, this made five. Their arrival completed the Royal Martial Arts Academy's team of seven on the field.

"Captain, I can feel many people lurking around us. If we don't do anything, he might escape."

The faces of the others showed surprise, but their eyes, though appreciating the captivating moonlight, flashed with murderous intent.

"Hmm. In that case, you four go scatter those rats around us and seal off the battlefield. I will lead the charge against Wang Zhan. This time, I'll ensure he has no escape," the Captain instructed thoughtfully, and the others responded casually.

"With the Captain taking action, we can rest easy."

"Those little rats are merely level three or four Grandmasters at most. Captain, you can engage freely. Leave them to us."

"Once we've driven them away, we'll immediately close in. We absolutely won't give him a chance to escape…"

After their discussion, the other four team members immediately scattered. The Captain then leaped, like a hunting eagle, and descended from the sky.

What he didn't know was that this was also a move Wang Zhan favored. Coincidentally, it led to their encounter on these deserted streets of Jing State's E7 Zone.

"Fatal---One Slash!"

Seeing the situation develop as he had hoped, Wang Zhan finally erupted with power. He wouldn't allow himself to be trapped in a stagnant encirclement at such a critical juncture, thereby losing his chance to escape. Therefore, he had to carve out a path for himself.

Xu Xiu, who had been struck by his blow at the beginning and was undoubtedly still suffering, was the perfect target.

"Hmph…"

Struck again, Xu Xiu was so frustrated he nearly spat blood.

This kid might have some tricks, but he's just a Warrior! How can he be so formidable?!

How could Xu Xiu know that Wang Zhan, while preparing his sneak attack, had placed a Blood Essence Pill under his tongue? Coupled with his increasingly formidable combat awareness and speed, although the situation seemed highly unfavorable to Wang Zhan, he himself had only executed five or six slashes.

…

Just then, Wang Zhan felt tremendous pressure bearing down from above. It was undoubtedly from a Grandmaster, making him feel as helpless as an egg facing a rock.

Here it comes!

Wang Zhan's heart tightened. He immediately rolled on the ground, narrowly evading the attacker's range.

Before he could react, an extremely cunning and swift fist slammed into his stomach, sending him flying backward.

At that moment, rendered powerless, Wang Zhan's eyes stung with tears, and his stomach churned. PUFF! He spat out a mouthful of blood and almost dry-heaved, bringing up some bile.

BANG!

When Wang Zhan landed, he was already hundreds of meters away. Who could have imagined that the intervention of a single attacker could turn the tide of battle so dramatically?

"Captain?"

"Captain?"

Then, the joyful shouts from two people immediately revealed the newcomer's identity to Wang Zhan.

The Captain waved his hand, signaling that the primary mission now was to deal with Wang Zhan. After taking my punch, even if he isn't dead, he must be crippled. We need to capture him completely.

Wang Zhan, sent flying, could only lie powerlessly on the ground, remnants of vomit still at the corners of his mouth.

However, he unexpectedly raised his head, struggling to look at the handsome and elegant Captain of the Royal Martial Arts Academy team in the distance. Though his vision was somewhat blurry, a grin was already spreading across his face.

"Perfect! I've waited for you for too long."

The Captain's expression stiffened, but he didn't slow his stride.

"You think you still have a chance to turn things around?"

Wang Zhan popped a brilliant Blood Essence Pill, which had suddenly appeared in his hand, into his mouth. His words were muffled as he spoke, "Who knows?"

「…」

Not far away, the students from the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy silently watched Wang Zhan, who seemed to have no strength left to resist.

"Didn't Teacher say we couldn't defeat him? We all knew he wasn't easy to deal with, but how did Li Shiji take him down so easily, without any resistance?"

"Who knows? But Li Shiji is a level 9 Grandmaster, after all. Although he's a bit weaker than our senior brother, that's genuine strength, not like Wang Zhan who just piled up resources. It's understandable, right?"

"Hah! If Wang Zhan were really just a Resource Martial Artist, then Yuan Shisan wouldn't have died, nor would that Grandmaster from the Xu family, or that little rat later on. We can look down on him, but we can't deny his achievements."

As they were discussing, a young man in casual clothes strolled out from the stairwell and stood behind them, smiling faintly.

"That's right. We can underestimate them, but we cannot deny their strength, or we'll definitely suffer for it. You all are doing very well!"

Everyone turned in surprise, shocked that they hadn't heard a sound. Seeing Lin Han, immediate joy lit up their faces.

"Teacher Lin Han, you're here! This kid might be about to die. What should we do?"

"Yes, Teacher Lin Han! He has offended the Royal Martial Arts Academy so severely. If he really dies, wouldn't he lose the qualification to be an exchange student at our Yanjing Martial Arts Academy? Then our trip would be for nothing!"

"Exactly! Teacher, you should hurry and intervene! Save him and make him sign a contract. From then on, he'll be our junior brother at the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy. Never mind the Chu State Military Martial Arts Academy; we'll have saved his life. He wouldn't dare refuse!"

Lin Han chuckled at the chattering students—all except one, presumably their leader, who remained quiet. He then raised his chin slightly and prompted, "Who says he's dying? Why don't you just keep watching and see."

"Even in this state, he's not dying? Is he a cat with nine lives or something?"

The students turned their heads in disbelief, unable to fathom that another twist could occur. Yet, instinctively, they all looked back towards the battlefield.

What is that? How is this possible?!

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