The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 419 - 199: Shadow Alliance Hierarch!_1

"What... what exactly happened?"

Zhuang Wenyao stared at the stern face of Master Han, asking himself in a murmur.

Then, his gaze shifted from Master Han to the figure wrapped in a golden shawl over a snow-white dress, caught in a golden whirlwind.

What on earth is this?

Has the Sandstorm Witch... mutated again?

Not only Zhuang Wenyao was stunned, but Tan Ziping, Yan Xuehui, Huo Xin... all of them were baffled.

"There is a chance of consecutive mutations, but this is too sudden."

"I more inclined to believe, Master Han didn’t want to remain in the second tier with us and secretly ascended to the third tier, leaving us behind."

"Then you know."

"The witch’s Ascending Evolution has made her more beautiful, more dramatic, more breathtaking... those golden large swords, they are remarkably unique!"

Huo Xin felt that his title of ’Golden Flash’ should be rightfully given to Master Han.

This Ascending Evolution of the witch, how sparkling and eye-catching she is, his Golden Fish Scale Cat... couldn’t compare!

"Someone has hired top-level dark forces, plotting to assassinate us."

"We must retreat as soon as possible. The consequences would be unthinkable otherwise."

Ye Hanjun succinctly emphasized the main source of danger.

Bian Haoran was greatly shocked, and he said in disbelief:

"Dare to ambush us? What do they think we are? Chickens, ducks, geese, or dogs on the roadside? Who dares to do this!"

You Jin agreed wholeheartedly:

"Yes, Master Han, we are Canghai Pavilion, with two of the Headteachers accompanying us. Who would dare to risk being hunted down, and cause trouble for us, isn’t that asking for trouble?"

"No." Ye Hanjun shook his head: "Usually, such rhetoric would be hard to convince."

"But we have just won first place in the Five Academies competition, and we haven’t left Red Frog Country. If assassins do rush over... The outcome would be disastrous."

"What you mean is... daring to target us would undoubtedly invite the wrath of Blue Frog Kingdom."

"But the fact is they dared to do this. With such confidence, it’s hard not to suspect there isn’t a national-level backing behind it?"

Li Jingming murmured softly, two short sentences left the students feeling as if they were falling into an ice cellar, their scalps tingling and their faces in shock.

"Is it really true..."

"Is it because Grass Frog Country can’t afford to lose, or Red Frog Country is so displeased with us that they are resorting to such sinister means?"

"No matter who it is, it’s not suitable to stay here, retreat quickly!"

Ye Hanjun cut off the questioning, his oppressive gaze scanning the surroundings.

At this moment, regardless of Dong Feng, Gu Miaoyu, Qin Tianyi, these three heroes, or even Ji Yan and NanHua Qiu, these two star mentors, they all could feel his inner sharpness, their hearts filled with awe.

During the Five Academies competition... Lord Han has never been so urgent.

Was this time so urgent that there was no room for delay, and he changed his usual leisurely state, presenting a majestic side to all?

"Retreat! return to Blue Frog Kingdom at full speed!"

Du Yuanjia made a decisive decision and immediately took action.

First, the Water Tiger sculpture spewed out dozens of water streams, binding thirty students forcefully on its back.

Then, a thick and tremendous watercolumn from the Water Cannon Frog destroyed and flooded the cave, destroying all traces of activity here.

"Roar!"

Bian Haoran withdrew the Burrowing Lizard and used the Two-tailed Direwolf to carry the remaining students.

The speed of the Direwolf exceeded the lizard’s. Only by relying on its sprinting could the move speed of the team reach its peak.

"The two headmasters, if you have any kind of augmentation treasures or abilities, use them as soon as possible."

"At least four assassins equivalent to your level are targeting us. With the number of Life Wheel Embryos doubled and no reinforcements, the situation is extremely critical."

"Understood." Du Yuanjia responded solemnly, then threw an object toward the front.

Ye Hanjun reacted quickly, immediately catching it and found it was a Dimensional Space Bag.

"Inside are some treasures. Distribute them to the other mentors. If necessary, don’t consider the value of the treasure, do everything possible to protect the students at any cost."

"Lord Han, if we really perish on the way, the impact on the three countries can be described as destructive. The hard-won balance of powers among the three countries will surely crumble."

"Hmm... I do not exclude the possibility that someone wants to deliberately provoke a war between the three countries." Ye Hanjun nodded.

He had long understood the historical background of the Giant Frog Marsh. When Emperor Tang fell, his descendants fought for the throne, involving countless innocents. The vast marsh was devastated.

If war sweeps away again, the peace that has been hard to achieve for two hundred years will once again be lost.

"Swoosh!!"

The Water Tiger Sculpture danced in the sky, and the Two-tailed Direwolf sprinted on the ground, taking a detour to the right.

For safety reasons, Du Yuanjia preferred to take a detour instead of taking the original path and being ambushed.

Even if this would delay leaving Red Frog Country’s territory, compared to being netted, this gamble was worth it.

...

In a tense and depressive atmosphere, they safely spent five hours.

When they finally exited Red Frog Country and entered the central border area of Red Frog, Grass Frog and Blue Frog Countries, Huo Xin breathed a sigh of relief, quickly wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Roar!!!"

A blood red figure flew by. With a force that could break mountains and shatter rocks, it slashed toward the Two-tailed Direwolf.

"Enemy Attack!"

Bian Haoran’s eyes widened in anger, activating his active ability ’Copper Wall, Iron Barrier’.

Instantly, a layer of heavy gray-brown keratin appeared on the body of the Two-tailed Direwolf, fitting like an armor.