Chapter 567: [ Monster Tide (2) ]

"This battle is a matter of defenses. Your main mission is to buy time. I’ll do the killing,"

Liu Wentian said to everyone. His obnoxious instruction was comforting to many of them who were nervous.

Liu Wentian then activated his ‘Thunder Steps’ and fought with his epic ‘Pyrokinetic’ and ‘Moonlight Sword Dance’ skill. He was like a sharp blade with bloodlust, stabbing into the monsters’ abdomens endlessly and burning them to finish it.

The monsters that were arranged neatly became as chaotic as a rock tossed into still water as Liu Wentian got into the thick of the horde. Many of them were shocked when they saw Liu Wentian fighting alone among the monsters like a tiger that was released amongst the sheep. All the monsters where the sword flashed through were cut in half, none of them needing a second slash to be slaughtered. Even flames were controlled with ease and without no problem—

Is this still a Martial Technique—?

What kind of Cultivation technique is he using…?

Those who were not from the same group couldn’t help but feel shocked and awe. But there was one person who was surprised for another reason…

Young Lord…?

…And these abilities—the group who had been along with them was showcasing a variety of incredible powers and abilities. And their cultivation is surely among the top—

In addition, they had taken this direction because of one particular reason. Because ahead is him. And these people came from that direction.

“…Hey!”

“What?!”

Being called out during battle, Xu Tanlang responded in anger while sending a wind blade as he kicks upward.

“Are you… Dawn…?!”

“…what?” Xu Tanlang’s eyes widened. Because of this, his movements halted and the monsters he was fighting haven’t overlooked it. They rushed simultaneously.

“Tsk!”

Xu Tanlang clicked his tongue as he realized he messed up. As he was going to accept several damages in exchange for distance, at this moment—

“Flame Lance Fist!!”

The one who had called to him, a woman from another group cried out and a lance made of flame passed through his body and struck the incoming monsters, sending them flying. When the smoke and dust thinned down, Xu Tanlang finally saw the woman in her punching posture.

“You are?”

“My name is Lan Ling ‘er… young lord’s servant…” Lan Ling ‘er slowly withdraws her fist back. “Where is the young lord…?”

“Lan Ling ‘er?”

Seeing his doubtful expression, Lan Ling ‘er wasn’t too much disappointed. She had heard that Allen had taken many slaves but apart from several; she has no opportunity of meeting them all. Aside from the fact that her visits were always secret, she doesn’t visit the ‘Ruinos Castle’ that much.

She took out her phone and presented the logo engraved in the back of the metallic case—

“I’m a member of the Dawn Organization as well,”

“Ah! I see… nice to meet you, then. I’m Xu Tanlang,” Xu Tanlang looked at the phone and was startled. He immediately bowed his head—though, most of the people there saw it and was feeling similar as well.

In the Dawn Organization, there were divided into five ranks; lowest was the Rank E, D, C, B and the highest A ranked…

Relying on that, the cover color of the Phone’s back case also implied the ranking of the member who owned them.

A—Black

B—Blue

C—Crimson

D—Silver

E—Yellow

… As an example, Xu Tanlang and his group, the back case of their phones all had the same color—Yellow.

But the moment Lan Ling ‘er showed her phone, they immediately noticed its Silver color casing!

A D-ranker!

…it means all of them are now in command of Lan Ling ‘er.

This is the Hierarchy of the Dawn Organization. And even if they didn't like it, they must uphold it and respect it. If not, it would be like disrespecting him as well.

“Where is the young lord now?”

“Reporting to Miss! The young lord is in the ‘Ruinos Castle’!”

“… Is it far from here?”

Miss? Lan Ling ‘er was startled by the excessive politeness but it must be the Dawn Organization’s system. Well, not like she had known of it that well…

“…it’s half a day’s walk from here…”

“I see…” Lan Ling ‘er bit her lips in happiness.

Ah! I’m finally able to relax after a long time…!

The first thing I want to do after arriving will surely be to sleep until I’m satisfied!

Up until now, just like others, Lan Ling ‘er was filled with anxiety and fear every damn passing day!

The only thing that made her feel relieved was the Dawn Communicator where she could eat delicious foods and deserts—though, the thing she liked the most is still the Ice Cream. Although it consumed quite a few points, it was not significant for her. She had also accumulated a lot of points these days.

So cold and yummy…!

However, because of the danger, the times she could eat it was reduced once a week to thrice a month due to prioritizing weapons and items. It was extremely dangerous, all day was like a life and death battles—fortunately, she was able to come terms with another Sect; the infamous Purple Flower Sect and Fire Lotus Buddha Sect.

Including her, the rest of her group were the four disciples of the Purple Flower Sect and three from the Fire Lotus Buddha Sect.

Although they were doubtful about Lan Ling ‘er’s plan, since the latter had assured them the safest place here where no kind of danger whatsoever would pass was, they agreed on the matter. In any case, the one who gave them assurance was the miraculous Dawn Communicator…!

The creator of that magic artifact—

The giver of those miraculous items and weapons—

Who wouldn’t want to meet him…?

“Let’s end this as soon as possible! I want to report to the young lord!”

“““Yess!”””

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“It’s her!”

Si Mulan and Bu Fanyi locked their gazes together. They followed the sounds and walked upwards, and after climbing to the top of a small hill, they cast their glance downwards to the source of the commotion in the valley.

Layla’s party narrowed their eyes as they frowned.

“Who are they?”

“Lan Ling ‘er… and those people…”

“They said, young lord… then,”

“Yeah, I thought as well,” Si Mulan nodded her head with unusual seriousness.

“What do you mean? And who is this Lan Ling ‘er?” Xue Ling asked curiously.

“She’s also a member of the Dawn… and if I’m not mistaken, those people as well! Well, at least most of them…!”

“What?! Then, that means… we’re almost there, right?!”

Layla’s expression beamed and so as the others…!

“As a member of Dawn, leaving the comrades in danger is a sin…!”

Liu Muxiao grinned as she clenched her hold on her sword.

“Another fight, ey…? Count me in!” Celty took five steps forward with resolution as she said that. Then she stood still and looked back at Qin Han’s group with a small smile.

“How about you? If you don’t want to, we won’t force you… you can just stay here.”

Qin Han frowned but he didn’t say anything. Glancing at his companions, he asked back, “Will ‘he’… take us in as well…?”

“Take in…? Do you want to join the Dawn?”

“Preferably… yes,” Qin Han and the other four nodded their heads in excitement.

However,

“…I’m sorry but I can’t promise you that,”

“Eh?”

“…Allen’s whims, we don’t want to control it. However, we can put some good words, though him accepting you would be another matter—” Xue Ling explained.

“In fact, the ten seats are almost completed…” Si Mulan added. “So I don’t know if master will still accept you, though… and if he really did, you will start from the bottom,”

“The Ten Seats?”

Not only Qin Han and the others but also Layla and her group asked in interest.

“What are the Ten Seats?”

“Eh? You don’t know sister Layla?” Si Mulan was quite surprised, asking while tilting her head in confusion.

“Well, I never heard about it…” Layla smiled wryly and shook her head. Who knows what goes around inside her brother’s head?

All he does was base on his whims and mood. He basically does whatever comes inside his head, that it's no way to predict what he would do the next moment.

Si Mulan was doubtful but she still explained it, “…Ten Seats means the holder of this Ten Rings…” She started while showing her, her ring. “I’m not too sure about its real significance but the master said that we will know it when the time comes. And that it was proof that they are the official members and elders of the Dawn.”

Then, she started explaining the current members;

Allen— [ Zero (零) ] (Rei)

Si Mulan— [ Stand (立)] (Tachi )

Xie Fang— [ Blade (刃)] ( Ha )

Xia Xinyan— [ Bright (明)] ( Akira )

Yu Tingting— [ Heart (心)] ( Kokoro )

Zhao Shen— [ Strength (力)] ( Chikara )

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