Chapter 26 Objective_4

Such a hunting team, even if you go to the trouble of paying attention to it, the intelligence gathered is useless, merely a waste of manpower.

Therefore, upon hearing that the Ninth Squad was being targeted by the Night Slayer Team...

Hu Wen thought that the Ninth Squad wouldn't last more than half a month.

Now hearing Lang Yun say that the Ninth Squad was still holding on, how could Hu Wen possibly remain calm?

"This is really... unbelievable!"

Hu Wen couldn't help but express his amazement, with a hint of joy emerging in his eyes.

"If that's the case, then we might really be able to catch Li He's weak spot!"

Currently, the Night Slayer Team is in the limelight, but the more successful they are, seeing the Ninth Squad, led by Yang Lie and Su Yu, still actively operating in the Sanctuary...

Their achievements will conversely become stepping stones for the Ninth Squad's fame.

Of course, the Ninth Squad might not wish to gain such fame either.

But whether intentionally or not...

It is now undeniable that they have become a thorn in the side of the Night Slayer Team.

And as long as the Night Slayer Team takes action, there will certainly be an opportunity to find their flaws!

...

"…Thus, the Ninth Squad must be dealt with."

"But we cannot act rashly; we must proceed carefully, as I instructed earlier. Do not overdo it! Too obvious — understand?"

The Night Slayer Team's base.

As observers, Lang Yun and Hu Wen could easily see the Ninth Squad's impact on the Night Slayer Team's prestige.

The captain of the Night Slayer Team, Li He, was naturally aware of this as well.

Therefore, upon returning to the base, he immediately summoned his deputies, Lei Wu, Li Yao, and others, to speak with them directly.

Upon hearing Li He's instructions, Lei Wu and others nodded repeatedly.

But Li Yao had a trace of confusion in his eyes: "Brother, why must we fixate on the Ninth Squad right now?"

"After all, brother, isn't it likely you'll soon break into Four-star? Wouldn't it be more prudent to deal with the Ninth Squad and any obstacles in one go after reaching Four-star?"

Li Yao spoke.

Around him, Lei Wu and others also showed confusion, evidently sharing similar thoughts to Li Yao.

Li He glanced at them coldly and said indifferently: "It's simple, because even if I reach Four-star, I would be the strongest in the Sanctuary, but not invincible!"

"Do I really need to reach Four-star to eliminate such ants as the Ninth Squad? How would the Sanctuary view our Night Slayer Team by then, need I say more?"

Only then did Li Yao and the others understand.

Although they felt that persistently targeting the Ninth Squad seemed rather counterproductive, since their captain had spoken so clearly...

Under the influence of Li He's established authority, they dared not question further, obediently bowing and scrambling to commence preparations.

Watching Li Yao and others leave, a chill emerged in Li He's eyes as well.

"The Ninth Squad... Su Yu? Truly damnable!"

He whispered through clenched teeth, his voice filled with unrestrained killing intent and irritation toward Su Yu!

The opinions of the Sanctuary people about the Night Slayer Team were unimportant.

That reason was merely to deceive those like Li Yao.

The real reason for wanting to eradicate the Ninth Squad was that their existence affected the newly recruited members from other teams who had just joined the Night Slayer Team.

This was the root problem!

Li He's Meditation Technique, a fundamental method for boosting spiritual energy and enhancing strength, involved extracting spiritual energy from the mental world of his subordinates.

The more subordinates under his control, the more extreme their emotions...

The more spiritual energy Li He could harvest, making his strength naturally increase too.

Thus, Li He deliberately allowed Li Yao and others to act arrogantly.

Thus, upon realizing he was nearing the Four-star level, he decisively expanded and absorbed the Sixth, Seventh, and Thirteenth Squads entirely.

After all, in his plan, after completing this absorption...

He could flow into becoming a Four-star Transcendent.

Then, even if the semi-mechanical relic in the Sanctuary wanted to take action against him, it would be impossible.

But he never expected, at this critical juncture...

The Ninth Squad disrupted his grand scheme!

Due to the Ninth Squad's presence, the new members from those three squads lacked sufficient fear and respect for the Night Slayer Team and Li He, far below what was needed for Li He to break through.

"The Ninth Squad... must die!"

"And the more miserably, the better!"

Li He roared in his mind.

A cold glint surged in his eyes.

Yet, he knew he was already being watched by the administrators and Lang Yun.

If he acted directly...

The administrators wouldn't say, but Lang Yun and Hu Wen definitely wouldn't sit idly by.

Moreover, when lying to Li Yao earlier, he wasn't entirely dishonest, at least one sentence was true: even if he reached Four-star, his strength wasn't enough to single-handedly fight all the strong in the Sanctuary.

He could cross lines but not truly overturn the table.

Otherwise, even if he reached Four-star...

Under the combined efforts of the administrators and teams like Wolfpack and Mountain Mist, Li He would have no choice but to flee wretchedly.

Without his carefully built Night Slayer Team and the spiritual energy provided by his subordinates...

Li He's painstakingly achieved Four-star Transcendent status would likely regress to its original state.

And that was something Li He could not accept.

So, these matters could only be left to Li Yao and his men.

"Fortunately, the Ninth Squad should be at the end of their rope by now…"

Li He shook his head, dispelling his distracting thoughts, and entered seclusion.

Although he couldn't extract much spiritual energy from the new Night Slayer Team members yet...

He could use his captain status to influence their spirits and leave psychological suggestions.

This way, in critical moments, he could transform them using the implanted suggestions into Death Soldiers, serving as his human shields for a time!

While Li He entered seclusion...

Li Yao and Lei Wu took swift action following Li He's instructions.

Taking advantage of the intimidating aftermath of the Night Slayer Team's aggressive absorption of three squads...

Their operations progressed far more smoothly than Li He's.

Meanwhile, within the Ninth Squad's base...

Su Yu and the others received the latest news from the Sanctuary.

"The Sixth, Seventh... and the Tenth Squads have already been absorbed by the Night Slayer Team?"