Chapter 142: Chapter 52 Traces of the Intruder Chapter 142: Chapter 52 Traces of the Intruder Editor: Noodletown Translations “`
Tian Qingyun paused in a downward strike, while Mu Fan, facing away from him, stood straight and put away the broken stick.
Hiss!
Four blossoms of blood simultaneously erupted from Tian Qingyun’s body, followed by streams of blood as he fell silently.
The metal short stick in his hand clattered crisply against the platform.
A sharp whistle echoed throughout the venue.
At the referee’s indication, the medical team hurried onto the stage.
Even the most experienced doctor gasped upon seeing the wounds on Tian Qingyun.
There were four deep blood holes on his shoulders and legs, gushing blood.
It seemed his body was pierced by the wooden stick.
If left unchecked for thirty seconds, he would likely stop breathing.
After emergency measures to stop the bleeding, a group rushed Tian Qingyun off the stage.
The broken stick spun in his hand, and Mu Fan spoke in a weary tone, “Aren’t you announcing the result yet?”
“Oh, right!
Number 1578 wins and advances to the next round.”
The audience remained immersed in the stunning moment just created by Mu Fan.
In Ruan Xiongfei’s mind, the image of Mu Fan executing those dozen or so raindrops flickered.
Such a martial arts skill, unheard of!
What did he just witness?
That instant high-frequency muscle vibration, that intense movement trajectory, wouldn’t it harm the body?
This kid had hidden such a profound fighting skill, with no hint of its origin seen by anyone else.
My flow fighting skill?
Impossible.
If it was just the first move, then perhaps.
But now that Mu Fan had already used the second strike, who knew if there was a third?
There was a trace of ancient legacy hidden within the fighting move.
Could this kid be the last disciple of some hidden grandmaster?
Amid excitement, Ruan Xiongfei completely ignored the curious stares around him while constantly muttering, “Good!
Good!”
Because at the moment of using Ten Fierce Rains, he could have completely eliminated the opponent, yet Mu Fan held back at the last moment, opting only for the shoulders and legs.
This action successfully avoided antagonizing the military.
Military?
Hmph, I have to find out who is playing tricks!
Ruan Xiongfei clenched his fist, letting it creak.
Let me see this dark plot, daring to deliberately confine me; just wait until I uncover it.
Back during the fights with the Luoye Clan, more than fifty deserters died in my hands!
Now retired, they probably think I’m a paper tiger.
Mu Fan, on the fighting platform, won this round despite injuries, casually tossing aside the broken stick as he staggered back off the platform.
His long sleeves still concealed the left arm, and no one knew Mu Fan’s true condition.
Seeing the young man closing his eyes to rest, a sense of dread arose among those nearby.
From the first match until now, this person seemed to make waves in every match.
Whether it was the brutal overwhelming strength or the astonishing, exquisite technique, a figure with excellent fighting skills and rich combat experience began to emerge in Mu Fan.
In an unnoticed corner, Zhang Yuanren crumpled a water cup in his hand, gripping it tightly in his palm.
“Number 196 vs.
Number 3554, Arena 33.”
This particular exam continued at a steady pace.
…
On a commercial street in District D of Purple Jade Star, Su Xiaomi, with her adorable eyes, was currently following behind a youth with extraordinary demeanor in a wool coat.
“Qi Longxiang, how long will you stay this time?
You keep saying you want to see colleagues, but I always feel like there’s something else.”
“There are indeed some matters, but not ones you can be involved in right now.” Qi Longxiang, with a doting look, rubbed Su Xiaomi’s silky hair with a gentle voice.
“Also, remember to call me brother.”
“What?
All secretive, I’ve been helping you manage this all day, and you’re still hiding things from me.
I’m so done with this shabby inn.” Su Xiaomi protested by pushing Qi Longxiang’s arm away, wrinkling her nose.
“This inn still needs to keep running…” Suddenly, Qi Longxiang looked up at the sky.
Confused, Su Xiaomi followed suit, but she saw nothing unusual besides the blue sky and the dazzling starlight.
“What’s up?”
“A minor issue.
I need to handle it.
Go back to the inn and wait for me.”
After leaving an indistinct note on his wristwatch, Qi Longxiang turned and departed without any hesitation.
Seeing her cousin’s typical habit of speaking incomplete sentences without caring about others’ feelings, Su Xiaomi stomped her foot and took off running.
Every time it’s like this, either say we’re playing or don’t!
How significant can your affairs be!
As if the planet wouldn’t turn without you.
Angrily puffing like a fuming dumpling, Su Xiaomi walked off with her cheeks puffed.
Meanwhile, as she lowered her gaze, a white dot in the sky rapidly enlarged.
At this moment, Qi Longxiang’s face was no longer the gentle demeanor he showed with Su Xiaomi but turned into an unspeakable cold, his eyes icy and astute.
Taking out and putting on a micro-communicator, a calm and magnetic voice rang out.
“Q1 team, report your situation.”
A rustling sound responded, “Reporting, Colonel.
Observed spatial fluctuations at coordinates 3759, 56, 291, with fluctuation frequency escalating three levels within sixty seconds.”
“Is the space instability coefficient still increasing?
Perform ripple identification.”
“Reporting, Colonel.
Still escalating.
Predicted to develop into a Level Four Realm-Breaking Gate in ten minutes.
Ripples identification…
unfamiliar!”
“Issue Level One combat readiness order.
All hands prepare for battle, primary weapons to undergo combat inspection, and side weapons to initiate energy charging and warming.
In five minutes, I will board the flagship.” Looking up at the rapidly approaching white dot in the sky, Qi Longxiang calmly issued directives.
“Yes, sir!”
Leisure time was indeed too luxurious for him.
It seemed his first hypothesis at the Staff Department was about to come true.
Slightly furrowing the corner of his eyes, the young man tightened his collar and stood upright in his uniform.
When the enlarging white dot halted over Qi Longxiang’s street, people only then realized it was a small transit ship emanating metallic silver light, appearing to fetch some important person.
On Purple Jade Star, floating cars could be freely purchased, but this kind of transit ship that suddenly appeared above was definitely a high-class exclusive.
Ignoring the surrounding murmurs, Qi Longxiang stepped onto the lowered hover-ladder disc and was taken inside the ship.
The silver transit ship immediately ascended, disappearing from the crowd’s sight.
“These rich folks love to flaunt!” a cynically envious youth cursed.
“Hush, be careful who’s listening,” his companion quickly cautioned.
“When will I ever be this illustrious?” another passerby longingly watched the vanishing tail.
…
In the pitch-black cosmos, stars adorned a dark canvas.
After Qi Longxiang’s directives, the first squad of the General Staff Special Service Fleet turned on the energy furnaces of these steel behemoths, unveiling their deadly fangs in the dark night.
Inside the command room of the most formidable hammer-shaped giant ship, all the screens were now active, constantly refreshing a variety of spatial data.
At this moment, a young female officer tentatively asked a nearby civilian staff member, “Aren’t we always under the covert protection of Lieutenant Colonel Li?
Why did the recent communication ask us to await Colonel Qi?”
Upon hearing, the civilian officer hurriedly covered the new female lieutenant’s mouth.
Seeing her face blush red after, he quickly let go and whispered urgently.
“Hush, Colonel Qi is the true fleet commander.
We only joke around when he’s not present.
Don’t let others hear, or you won’t remain on this ship.”
The female lieutenant nodded like a chick pecking at grain.
Five thousand kilometers away from this silver fleet, after a period of silence, a space suddenly grew intensely distorted, with space debris suddenly crumbling and coalescing.
A black dot formed and rapidly expanded…
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