Chapter 21: Teach Xu Gu a Lesson!
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The Ascension Sect, infamous as it was, was naturally known to Xu Gu.
It was said that it all started with a group of ordinary people who were exceptionally talented elites in various industries. Unable to awaken as Auto Men, they turned to the Mechanical Abyss.
They were corrupted by the pure and highly concentrated power of the Mechanical Abyss, becoming humanoid steel monsters like the Steel Beasts.
Yet they retained consciousness and command.
Thereafter, they engaged in various terror activities, aiming to internally destabilize Hua Country and compel it to abandon its resistance against the Mechanical Abyss.
As the influence of the Ascension Sect expanded, an increasing number of Auto Men began to join, accepting modifications by the pure and concentrated power of the Mechanical Abyss, transforming into Fallen Autos in exchange for immense power.
"A Mechanical Abyss has descended in Xia City, but reinforcements are delayed. There's no doubt that the Ascension Sect is hindering them."
Xu Gu's eyes lit up slightly.
If the Ascension Sect was causing trouble elsewhere, he naturally wouldn't care. But if they dared to challenge him, he would not rest until he completely obliterated their base in Xia City.
There was no logic in guarding against thieves for a thousand days.
He didn't want to be constantly watched and potentially ambushed and assassinated at any given moment.
[Guard personnel will arrive in five minutes. During this time, please do not wander outside carelessly! If trouble arises, promptly contact the guard team captain Wang Lanlan. The contact information is...]
The Auto Association sent another reminder message.
Xu Gu furrowed his brows slightly. He had many secrets and did not wish for these guards to learn of them. Without a second thought, he messaged Wang Lanlan:
"Captain Wang, hello, I am very safe here. I have more than a dozen Level 30 bodyguards providing close protection, so there's no need to waste Xia City's manpower on protecting me. The resources can be conserved to protect others more in need."
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Outside Star Sky Manor,
About thirty miles down the road.
Several bikes, shining with an intimidating glow, sped down the road like streaks of auroras at incredible speed.
"This mission will be extremely challenging.
"The target we must protect is a newly awakened S-level high school student who advances five levels a day! An exceptionally gifted individual. The beheading operations of the Ascension Sect have always been insanely reckless, sparing no cost!
"Coming up, we can only expect a brutal battle."
At the front was a lavish street motorbike glowing with black-and-blue flames, advising the surrounding bikes.
"What's there to fear? Let's take them on!"
"Those Ascension Sect scum deserve to die!
"If it weren't for some mysterious individual stepping in, Xia City would probably have fallen already! And all of this is because the Ascension Sect obstructed support!"
Several team members spoke with righteous indignation, holding pent-up anger, eager to completely dismantle the Ascension Sect.
"There will be an opportunity."
Team Captain Wang Lanlan, leading the lavish street motorbike, sported a shimmering dark blue hue, feeling very pleased.
But soon enough, she exclaimed in surprise.
"Not a high level, but quite arrogant."
"What is it?" The other team members, curious, quickly asked.
Wang Lanlan said, "That newly awakened S-level declined our protection. He claims to have more than a dozen Level 30 bodyguards and doesn't need us."
"What?"
"Bold guy!"
"In the face of assassination from the Ascension Sect, he actually dares to refuse our protection?"
For a moment, all the members were stunned, surprised by this unexpected situation.
"I don't know if he's foolish or just arrogant. If the Ascension Sect plans to assassinate him, a mere dozen D-level scraps can't stop them."
"Level 30 sounds intimidating, but Level 30 scrap is still just scrap!"
"I don't like what you're saying; what do you mean D-level Autos are scrap?" protested a sedan nearby with a honk.
"Aren't they?" questioned the tricycle that had just spoken, puzzled.
"What I mean is, C-level Autos are also scrap. Even if he has more than a dozen Level 30 C-level Auto Men for protection, it's useless." A plain white sedan snickered, then suddenly sped up, turning into a streak of lightning.
"Screw it! Get him!"
Immediately, the other C-level members in the team became restless, chasing after, ready to unleash havoc on the opponent if it weren't for being within city limits.
Wang Lanlan merely smiled slightly.
Their blue and white team was absolutely elite in Xia City, truly the top-tier mercenary group. All uniformly C-level Autos, with two B-level Autos leading!
"Since he's so arrogant, if we encounter the Ascension Sect's assassination, we'll deliberately be slow in intervening, give him a scare! Make him understand what he's up against!"
Vice-captain Qin Hao, realizing he had stirred up anger, quickly changed the subject.
"Alright!"
"Let him understand the harshness of the world; it's not necessarily a bad thing."
"However, ensuring his safety remains paramount!"
"S-level individuals are scarce across Nanhe Province; they are the backbone of Hua Country's future revival!"
"Also, when he eventually rises, he won't completely neglect Xia City or us."
The team members quickly reached a consensus.
Then, their gaze fell on Captain Wang Lanlan.
Wang Lanlan pondered for a moment, then said, "Okay."
Refusing their team's protection? Did he look down on them?
Wind sounded outside.
Xu Gu raised his head, eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of coldness flashed, and he said to Lin Yuna:
"Teacher Yuna, there might be some events unfolding soon. No matter what commotion occurs, do not come out."
"Alright!" Understanding that she was just an ordinary person, Lin Yuna knew that running around would only cause trouble. She also asked, "Are people from the Ascension Sect coming to assassinate you? The Xia City Auto Association should have sent someone for protection, right?"
Lin Yuna was very worried.
She knew about the madness of the Ascension Sect.
"No worries." Xu Gu reassured her and then picked up the Blue Fury Sky Slash, a smirk on his face, a bloodthirsty gleam flashing in his eyes: "I hope the ones coming aren't too weak."
Three minutes later.
The blue and white team successfully arrived at the Star Sky Manor where Xu Gu was located.
It was an enormously vast estate, covering tens of thousands of square meters.
They only stopped around the perimeter, not daring to enter because Xu Gu refused their protection, wanting to teach him a lesson out of spite.
They then chose to quietly infiltrate the estate, setting up defense and hiding in the dark to guard it.
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