chsdbacks Chapter 656: Stronger than 5 Pupils?
Chapter 656: Stronger than 5 Pupils?
"Impossible..." Crack Stone murmured, "This is impossible..."
The three soldiers behind him were also stunned.
Their weapons were still raised in mid-air, unsure whether to lower them or strike again.
The three assassins emerged from their stealth and stood behind Lin Tian, holding short knives with the tips pressed against the shield, caught in a dilemma.
Their brains were racing, trying to understand what was happening before their eyes—a level 40+ warrior, with all his might, couldn't even crack the opponent's shield.
What does this mean?
This means that the opponent's defense is far greater than their attack power.
No, it's not far beyond—it's not even in the same league.
The hunter's bow was still fully drawn, but he didn't know whether he should let go.
The three arrows just now proved that his attack was ineffective, and shooting again would be a waste of effort.
The sorcerer's fingers were still raised, arcs of electricity dancing at his fingertips, but he didn't know whether he should continue casting the spell.
His Lightning Strike hit the shield without even a splash. Higher-level spells require longer casting times, and he was afraid that his opponent would attack before he could finish casting.
Twenty people, twenty different attack methods, all of them missed.
Not even a ripple was stirred in the shield.
..........
Ash stood at the very back of the group, holding a long sword, but he didn't draw it even once.
It wasn't because he was unwilling to take action, but because his "crisis perception" was constantly warning him—don't get close to this person.
Getting close means death.
He watched as the shield that shattered the stone crashed into it, as the spear pierced it, as the greatsword slashed it, as the battle axe swept it up, as the arrow shot it, as the lightning struck it, and as the dagger thrust it in.
He watched as the attack by twenty men was completely ineffective.
A bead of cold sweat slid down Ash's forehead.
He felt it—not fear, but a sense of powerlessness he had never felt before.
It's like standing in front of a huge mountain, holding a hammer, and feeling like you can smash it.
Then you strike the mountain with a hammer, but it doesn't budge; your hammer has broken.
His fingers were trembling slightly.
It wasn't because of the cold, but because he had finally confirmed it—the person who killed Han Ren and the other ten was this mysterious man in front of him.
There's absolutely no need for any powerful S-grade items.
It doesn't require the cooperation of anyone else.
The person before me is so powerful that it defies description.
One person is enough to instantly kill a ten-person squad of level 40 or higher.
Even a level 40+ squad that could instantly kill their twenty-person team.
A thought flashed through Ash's mind—if he made a move, how long could he hold out?
One second? Or two seconds?
He shook his head, banishing the thought from his mind.
His gaze refocused on the mysterious man, trying to read something from his expressionless face.
But I can't read anything.
The man's gaze swept over Crackstone, over the three warriors, over the hunter and the mage, and finally landed on Ash.
His gaze was indifferent, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, as if he were watching a group of ants fighting.
Ash took a deep breath.
He had witnessed the Five Eyes' strength before.
It happened during a battle against a level 60 world boss, when he and Wu Tong teamed up to attack it.
The level 60 boss had an incredibly thick health bar and ridiculously high attack power. It took them more than 50 people almost an hour to grind it down.
Only by working together can the five eyes suppress that level 60 BOSS.
As for the person before him—Ash had a feeling that perhaps only the combined might of the Five Eyes could rival this mysterious figure.
Even, it might just be "perhaps".
Ash dared not think any further.
His right hand quietly moved away from the long sword, his fingers tracing a few lines in the air, bringing up the private chat interface.
Cangwu's avatar is at the very top of the list.
Ash typed rapidly, each word dancing on a knife's edge:
"Boss Cangwu, we've encountered a very powerful and mysterious person."
"He killed Hanren and the others, I'm sure of it. This guy alone can kill a ten-man squad in an instant."
"I can't see any information about him—no rank, no profession, no name, nothing at all."
"I'm not sure if he's from the 9527 continent or a character who already exists on the Misty Continent. The situation is urgent; we request backup."
After sending the message, Ash's heart was pounding like a drum.
He stared at the private chat interface, waiting for Cangwu's reply.
Every second felt like an eternity.
..........
at the same time.
Ironbone and his forty-man squad were heading south along a dry riverbed.
Their speed wasn't slow, but it wasn't fast either—a team of forty people couldn't run too fast to maintain formation and vision.
Ironbone walked at the front of the group, a shield slung over his back, and wore a set of dark black heavy armor.
His steps were heavy, each one leaving a deep footprint in the soft riverbed.
"Captain, is there still no news from Ash?" a soldier next to him asked.
His name is Stone Hammer. He is a squad leader in the Iron Bone Squad, a level 47 warrior with an A-grade talent. He is not outstanding, but he is stable.
"No," Ironbone said. "The last message was sent three minutes ago, saying they were preparing to continue deeper into the south. That's all."
"Should we urge them?" Stone Hammer asked.
Ironbone thought for a moment, then shook his head: "No need. Ash is always reliable. If he needs anything, he'll definitely contact us. No news is good news."
Stone Hammer nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
The group continued south.
After walking for about two more minutes, Tiegu's private chat channel suddenly lit up.
He opened it and saw it was a message from Cangwu.
"Something's happened to Ash. They've encountered a very powerful, mysterious figure. Ironbone, hurry over there and try to save Ash's team."
Tie Gu's expression changed instantly.
He stopped, turned around, and shouted to the forty men behind him, "Everyone, halt!"
Forty people stopped at the same time.
Stone Hammer leaned closer and, seeing Iron Bones' expression, his heart sank: "Captain, what's wrong?"
"Ash and his men have been attacked." Ironbone's voice was deep. "Cangwu has ordered us to hurry over there and save them if possible."
Stone Hammer paused for a moment.
He knew Ash and had cooperated with Ash's team a few times.
Ash is a very strong person. He is a level 46 assassin with an S-rank talent, which would place him in the top ten among assassins in the Three-Eyed Clan continent.
His men, averaging level 47 or 48, were well-equipped and coordinated perfectly, making them a formidable force capable of fighting tough battles.