Chapter 331: Unusual Changes One After Another

Hu Yuer had also sensed the terrifying presence of the four approaching figures. They were experts in the Golden Body Realm and were moving astonishingly fast.

If she had been alone, she could have fled quickly. But with Li Xiaofei by her side... She wasn’t completely confident. Hu Yuer glanced around and, without hesitation, took Li Xiaofei with her to hide inside the belly of a fallen star beast. She used the beast's blood and energy to conceal their presence.

Several seconds passed.

𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

Wind gusted by as streaks of light flashed by and four figures appeared above the battlefield.

“Are they from the Realm of Traces?”

Hu Yuer saw the four figures dressed in golden combat suits through the eyes of the star beast controlled by her Heaven's Mandate Silkworms.

They were all Caucasians. Two had blonde hair, one had black hair, and the last had chestnut brown hair. They looked like they were in their thirties or forties. Their golden combat suits were clearly expensive, cutting-edge equipment.

In addition, their shoulders, elbows, and knees were covered by light silver metallic armor. They carried large two-handed swords at their waists, and resembled medieval paladins at first glance.

All four exuded powerful auras as they hovered in midair. Walking on air was a hallmark of the Five Spirits Realm. However, judging by the surging energy coursing through their bodies, they were undoubtedly true experts of the Golden Body Realm.

At that moment, Hu Yuer realized that these four were not from the Realm of Traces. They were Punishers from the Blade of Verdict, one of the three infamous and feared divisions of the Inquisition.

Her heart sank. The agents of the Realm of Traces specialized in tracking, capturing, and investigating, while the Punishers of the Blade of Verdict were far more terrifying in terms of combat ability. Each one was a berserker.

As a member of the heretical Wilderness Free Sect, Hu Yuer was quite familiar with the structure of the Inquisition. She cursed her luck. After finally managing to kill Edward, the inspector from the Realm of Traces, she was now trapped by four even more dangerous adversaries.

Her luck couldn’t be worse. All she could do now was hide. She hoped these Punishers wouldn’t stay here for long. But to Hu Yuer's dismay, the Punishers showed no signs of leaving quickly.

It was evident that the massive glaciers created by Edward's Ice Age had attracted the attention of the Punishers. Even more so, the energy from that sword strike had piqued their interest.

After a brief discussion, the group began to meticulously search the battlefield. The Punisher with black hair released twenty small hummingbird drones, which swiftly scoured the battlefield for any signs of life.

Hu Yuer glanced at Li Xiaofei beside her. Li Xiaofei’s expression was anything but relaxed. His physical wounds were not healing as quickly as anticipated. There were still traces of sword energy in his body after having forcibly endured the overwhelming sword energy from Ye Liuying with Star Shifting Reversal Technique.

If he wanted to expel it, he needed to quickly activate his cultivation technique. But using his cultivation now would be like lighting a beacon in the dark. It would expose them immediately.

The situation grew increasingly dangerous as the four Punishers drew nearer. Though the beastmaster’s abilities could mask their presence, they would still be discovered if the Punishers got too close.

Hu Yuer leaned close to Li Xiaofei’s ear.

“Take care,” she whispered.

Li Xiaofei was startled.

A moment later, she slipped out of the belly of the beast carcass. A clear, bell-like laugh echoed through the air as she unleashed her charm ability. For the briefest of moments, the four Punishers were dazed. Hu Yuer seized the opportunity to move with lightning speed. She fled into the distance like a streak of white smoke.

“The Yinji Moon Fox!” one of the Punishers shouted.

“John, you and Kendi, go after her.”

The four Punishers did not all give chase. Instead, two of them sped after her, using secret techniques to pursue Hu Yuer. The other two, however, remained behind to continue their search.

Hu Yuer grew anxious. She had taken a huge risk, but she had only managed to draw away two of them. Yet, she knew she couldn’t turn back. If she did, the remaining two Punishers would immediately realize someone was hiding, and Li Xiaofei would be exposed in an instant.

What now?

A thousand thoughts raced through Hu Yuer’s mind. She had no choice but to slow down slightly and allow the two pursuing Punishers to get closer. She prepared to feign an inability to escape...

But just then, someone stood up from the wreckage of a power armor suit on the distant battlefield. The two remaining Punishers were instantly on alert. A powerful aura crashed down on the figure.

“My lords, it’s me!” The man hurriedly explained loudly, “I’m an agent from the Realm of Traces...”

He raised his identification badge aloft. It was Lei Yinuo, the Realm of Traces agent from Great Xia. Li Xiaofei, hidden in the shadows, immediately sensed danger.

How is that traitor from Great Xia still alive? Did Hu Yuer fail to finish him off earlier? This is bad! The intricate plan he had painstakingly set up was about to unravel.

“What are you doing here?” The Punisher with golden curls verified Lei Yinuo’s identity and questioned him sharply, “What happened here?”

Lei Yinuo's face was filled with terror. He shouted, "Lord Edward is dead! He was ambushed by the despicable remnants of the Wilderness Free Sect."

The Punisher with short chestnut hair was shocked and barked, "What? Edward is dead? What exactly happened?"

Just as Lei Yinuo was about to explain further, a sound pierced through the air. A figure wearing power armor appeared in the west and sped across the battlefield with a sharp, hissing exhaust.

Both Punishers turned their attention to the approaching figure, growing even more alert. The figure quickly entered the battlefield.

The newcomer stopped a hundred meters away and cautiously surveyed the area before locking eyes on Lei Yinuo. He said, "Agent Lei, what are you doing here?"

The figure lifted the visor of his power armor, revealing his face. It was none other than Xie Renyu, the new city leader of Liuhe Base City.

"City leader Xie?" Lei Yinuo was stunned. "Why are you here? Are you alone?"

Xie Renyu replied, "The city's radar detected the presence of Golden Body Realm experts fighting in this area who were possibly connected to the Wilderness Free Sect. I immediately contacted Inspector Edward, but the base informed me that Edward had already left the city. I didn’t dare waste time, so I rushed over... What’s going on? Where is Inspector Edward?"

Lei Yinuo said, "City leader Xie, are you here to claim credit?"

Xie Renyu responded, "Nonsense! I'm concerned about your safety... And who are these individuals?"

Lei Yinuo introduced the two Punishers. When he heard their identities, Xie Renyu was shocked. He quickly bowed respectfully and greeted them. Despite being the city leader of a Great Xia base city, Xie Renyu was extremely humble and acted like a subordinate meeting his superiors.

Lei Yinuo's eyes flashed with a hint of contempt, but he still introduced Xie Renyu to the two Punishers. "The Xie family from the northwest is our ally. This Great Xia official has already formed a cooperative relationship with Inspector Edward."

The two Punishers glanced at the groveling Xie Renyu, their faces also showing disdain.

The Great Xia people are as spineless as dogs.

Hidden in the shadows, Li Xiaofei cursed silently in his heart. That Xie guy was nothing but a spineless worm; no wonder he was no good.

But then, something unimaginable happened. A blade. No, two blades. Two identical dragon-tailed blades pierced simultaneously through the bodies of the two Punishers. It was an ambush!