"Don't mention a name. Even if Jing were standing here right now, we'd have to capture his student."

The leader of the black-cloaked figures said unceremoniously, "If he dares to obstruct us, we'll just execute him along with them! That's the only way to justify the black cloaks we're wearing."

While he spoke boldly, everyone present knew in their hearts that he was only after certain benefits.

However, his words did indeed stir up the other black-cloaked figures.

The reputation of Lawless Gold is quite loud, but no matter how loud, it's all a matter of decades ago.

Time will eventually wash away fear and worry, whereas imminent benefits will transform all emotions into greed.

The black-cloaked figures became excited—so what if Jing really showed up? They were the elite of the Law Enforcement Team, stronger than the former [Profound Steel] squad, and this was a certified fact by the organization. Jing… that man was already old, never their match.

They resumed their actions, gathering evidence and sealing off the scene...

Then, the leader of the black-cloaked figures began to harness the power of the Sequence.

"Clang clang clang—!"

With a crisp sound of metal scraping, several thick silver chains suddenly emerged from the shadows behind the black-cloaked leader.

The chains, like pythons, whistled through the air, tearing towards Yun You.

"The candidate Mayor Shen had said, he hoped we could completely subdue this little girl, disable her, and then send her over."

The black cloak thought quietly, unconsciously grinning.

"Since that's the case, let's break her limbs first, shatter her spine, and save her from struggling on the way."

The speed of the silver chains was incredibly fast, and their power was so fierce that the sound of the sonic boom hadn't even echoed yet when they already lashed out at Yun You.

The strength of the black-cloaked leader was certainly above Tier Four, and Yun You had no chance to react to his strike! If hit, it would be a severe, life-threatening injury.

But at this critical moment! A cold snort suddenly echoed in the night sky.

"Humph!"

This sound was like a great bell, shattering the eardrums of the black-cloaked figures present, and forcibly stopping the silver chains in midair, just inches from Yun You, unable to move!

"Who is there?!"

The leader of the black-cloaked figures' pupils shrank, attempting to retract the chain... only to discover in horror that he couldn't pull it back even an inch!

Instinctively, he looked toward the voice, only to see a towering figure falling slowly from the sky.

The man stood nearly 1.9 meters tall, with shoulders like a tower, wearing an olive-green army coat that flapped in the wind, producing a light "flapping" sound.

He wore a hat with a wide brim, and his deep brown eyes flashed with an intimidating authority that sent chills down one's spine.

This was an aging middle-aged man, but unlike the old man in a suit, he stood firm like a sturdy pine, yet also like an iron tower, exuding a fearful aura.

On his wrist, the Three-Phase Diagram of the Apprentice Death God gently emerged, momentarily overshadowing all the black-cloaked figures present in terms of aura.

Someone with such presence, what sort of powerhouse is he, had become overwhelmingly evident.

"Law Enforcement Team?"

The man cast a glance at the already stunned black-cloaked figures and calmly dropped a sentence.

"Who gave you the courage to dare to touch my student?"

His voice wasn't loud, but each word, each tone, struck like a heavy hammer on the hearts of the black-cloaked figures.

"Are you... Jing?"

A slightly braver black-cloaked figure asked tentatively, "That Lawless Gold?"

"Who I am, what does it have to do with you?"

The man didn't answer but instead removed his white gloves, revealing his scarred fists.

"I'm asking you."

"Black cloaks, do you also dare to touch my student?"

Another dull question.

Some of the less powerful black cloaks couldn't help but lower their heads, a trace of blood spilling from the corners of their mouths.

"We act according to organizational rules!"

Finally, the leader of the black-coats forced through gritted teeth, overcoming that scalp-numbing invisible pressure.

"You have no right to lecture us! If you dare to block the way, we, the Law Enforcement Team, also have the right to detain you too!"

"Detain me?"

Upon hearing this, the man suddenly laughed.

Then, he placed his right hand behind his back and beckoned to the black cloaks with his left hand.

"Come."

"I'll give you the opportunity to make a move."

Upon hearing this, a fire instantly ignited in the hearts of the black-cloaked figures.

In the past, wherever they, the "Death God Slayers", went, they were greeted with respect and admiration, and fear from others?

But the man just looked down at them, not taking them seriously at all.

The emotions of the Apprentice Death God were extreme, and being provoked by the man like this, the anger in their minds could not be suppressed at all.

Therefore, the black-cloaked figures immediately cast aside their fear, gathered quickly, and simultaneously triggered the power of Sequence within them.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz—!

The Death God Symbols, with astonishing pressure, appeared on their bodies.

Two crimson giant wolves, representing the Mad Dog Sequence.

Two Sword Shields, indicating the Close Guard Sequence.

A Hexagram, representing the Regulator Sequence.

A binary number "01", symbolizing the Cyber Wanderer Sequence.

And the leader's "Double Serpent Staff" totem, representing the Doctoral Sequence.

"Seven people, most are Third Tier Death Gods, the leader's emblem shines brighter, likely Fourth Tier."

With the knowledge in her mind, Yun You roughly judged the strength of these seven people.

She turned her gaze toward the man in front of her.

At first glance, Yun You recognized this was her mentor, Old Jin.

She was very touched that Old Jin came to rescue her.

But... she couldn't help being a bit worried.

The black-cloaked figures were strong, very strong.

A Third Tier Apprentice Death God on the battlefield could already be termed a "Super Unit."

One of them could decide a battle's outcome, enough to defeat thousands of troops.

Facing a Second Tier Death God like Yang Lie, Yun You could still use strategy and ambush to overcome them.

But if Yang Lie were Third Tier, no matter how Yun You calculated, it was impossible to win.

As for Fourth Tier... that's rare.

Could Old Jin withstand so many Law Enforcers on his own?

Yun You also had no confidence in her heart.

"Don't worry about me, little girl."

Old Jin seemed to sense Yun You's worry, then smiled and shook his head, whispering, "Such opponents, even ten times more, aren't worthy to make your master use another hand."

"Arrogant!"

Hearing this, the leader of the black cloaks was furious, waving both hands forcefully, and nearly a thousand silver chains suddenly surged behind him! Each possessed the power to smash warships in the sea!

And the rest of the black-cloaked members also roared out to attack!

For a while, the small mining field overflowed with violent energy enough to tear apart the entire G District.

And all this energy targeted only one thing: the center of the mine – Jin and Yun You behind him.

"Feels like... you're not as good as the Law Enforcement Team from decades ago."

Facing the overwhelming attacks, Old Jin was not flustered, just grinning.

"It's been a long time since I've used the Sequence Power, just consider it a warm-up..."

Saying this, he gently activated the Sequence within his body, using less than one percent of his power.

Swish—

The next moment, all the attacks and hundreds of chains were once again fixed in place.

However, this time, they weren't stopped mid-air but were forcefully pressed in place by a large, transparent white hand!

On the surface of that large hand and Old Jin's forehead...

An emblem silently emerged.

It resembled Yun You's "Lord" emblem but had no jewel gold on the surface and was entirely composed of "thorns."

This was a brown Thorn Crown.

Just standing there, it exuded an aura of sacredness and inviolability.

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