Thorny Swamp.

In the dim sky, a flying transport vehicle made of B6-level alloy was quietly following the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall's medium-sized transport vehicle at a distance of less than five hundred meters.

"The life detector shows that there are over eighty life signals less than two kilometers ahead, which is likely Team Steel Bone and Sharp Fang," Lin Yan frowned slightly as she looked at the detector, "Their numbers are significantly more than we were aware of."

According to the information they received, Team Steel Bone and Sharp Fang had mobilized at most half of their people, totaling just over forty. After all, the captains and vice-captains of the Defense Corps aren't idly sitting around; they have various assignments given by their superiors. Gathering half of them at short notice is quite impressive.

Moreover, having so many captains and vice-captains to deal with a group of Initial and Middle Tier martial artists from the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall is already an exaggeration, and now the numbers of Team Steel Bone and Sharp Fang have directly doubled.

Such combat power to fight against over thirty disciples of the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall is practically insane.

Even with so many members from Team Steel Bone and Sharp Fang, they might not be able to handle it.

"More is more; we can only push through now," Wu Zhuoqun glanced at the life detector and said calmly, "By the time we join forces with the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall people, as long as they can hold out until we deal with Steel Bone and Sharp Fang, the captains and vice-captains of the Feather Race and Ape Race will naturally retreat."

Everyone in the vehicle nodded, agreeing that there was no other choice.

Originally, they joined the operation to return a favor to Lin Qi of the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall. After all, such a young Bone Forging Realm expert has immense potential; should he grow to Liu Tianzong's level, it would greatly benefit them, possibly aiding them in becoming Bone Forging Realm experts too.

As Wu Zhuoqun and others discovered Steel Bone and Sharp Fang, the latter received reports from their subordinates on a distant high slope.

"There's a group of life signals hovering in the air not far behind the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall's vehicle. Is that Wu Zhuoqun's team?" Sharp Fang looked at the message from the flying transport vehicle above, his previously composed expression darkening a little.

The name Wu Zhuoqun was well-known within the City Defense Corps, being one of the top five in this year's annual competition.

Although they hadn't directly competed with Wu Zhuoqun, being in the top five was no joke. At least either Steel Bone or Sharp Fang individually wouldn't have high odds against Wu Zhuoqun.

"The Human Race sure pays a lot of attention to the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, even sending someone like this," said Steel Bone, his fur ink-black, with an expression of excitement, "There wasn't a chance to fight in the previous competition; now I can truly see how much I've improved over this time."

"Indeed." After hearing this, Sharp Fang's previously gloomy face also turned excited. "Usually, it's hard for experts like us to face off; now it's a great opportunity."

The competition of the Chasing Light City Defense Corps is held at the beginning of the year, and now more than half the year has passed. The progress made by Steel Bone and Sharp Fang isn't insignificant.

Otherwise, Steel Bone wouldn't boast of being able to battle with an initial Bone Forging Realm expert.

They now had the confidence to break into the top ten of the competition, and vying for a top-five position wasn't out of the question.

"My lords, what about the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall?" Mans observed as both Steel Bone and Sharp Fang were fully concentrated on Wu Zhuoqun, quietly asking, "If you fight with Wu Zhuoqun, the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall might seize the opportunity to escape. Later on, dealing with them would be difficult."

"That's a concern." Steel Bone contemplated, "Currently, the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall doesn't know our plans. If some of them escape this time, they may not easily come out again."

"That's simple," Sharp Fang smiled, "We just have to avoid a chaotic battle with the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall. If Wu Zhuoqun doesn't want significant casualties, he'll definitely come down alone to fight. Before we take care of Wu Zhuoqun, others should focus on the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall's people. Once Wu Zhuoqun is dealt with, none of them can escape."

"That's quite a good plan," Steel Bone agreed, applauding.

This way, they could have an exhilarating battle with Wu Zhuoqun without any interruptions and fulfill their mission, killing two birds with one stone.

With Steel Bone's endorsement, no one dared object, especially the extremely respectful Mans, who was full of anticipation for Sharp Fang's proposal.

It was rare to witness a martial contest between top experts, much less within the Defense Corps—an event you couldn't buy your way into.

Even not just Mans, but also the self-assured and quite arrogant Wanderers felt excited.

"I never expected that while targeting the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, we'd witness such a duel in the wild."

"Pushing those tasks aside for this was worth it."

As Wanderers, they always admired the strong, living a life of kill-or-be-killed, constantly thinking about getting stronger.

Because only by becoming stronger could they survive better.

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