Chapter 1059: Summoning Gold, Aid from the Legendary Mage (2)

Chapter 1059 -640: Summoning Gold, Aid from the Legendary Mage (2)

Is this really breaking the bottleneck and promoting to Gold?

Although before executing this special operations mission behind enemy lines, they all knew Fang Zhou was already Silver Upper Rank.

But according to the typical speed of promotion for professionals, to break through the bottleneck from Silver Upper Rank to Gold Lower Rank, even with extraordinary talent, usually requires at least three to five years of grinding.

After all, compressing liquid energy into solid energy involves qualitative change, which is far from the simple quantitative change of lower tiers.

This time, Fang Zhou came back without intending to hide anything, and his improvement in power could significantly boost the morale of the Calamity Special Operations Team.

Hence, he nodded and said, “That’s right, Leng Feng.

In the previous bloody breakout battle, I had some fortuitous gains. After two days of secluded meditation, I was fortunate enough to break through the bottleneck and advance to Gold.

Next, as we move to the rear of the Calamity Sun Demon Army, we’ll be even more confident.”

As he spoke, Fang Zhou’s soul trembled, and he suddenly felt as though something had entered from the top of the cave.

His body stiffened, and he scanned the wind inlet at the top of the cave with the corner of his eye, but saw nothing.

The entire Calamity Special Operations Team was just looking at him with fervent eyes, seemingly unaware of his sensation.

He discreetly glanced at Tiamat beside him; even Tiamat, who always had the most acute perception, was unresponsive. Fang Zhou immediately became vigilant.

This was certainly not his illusion.

It seems a powerful figure has sneaked in.

He casually began recounting to Leng Feng, Zhuo Yue, and everyone in the Calamity Special Operations Team about events in the jungle after their departure while keeping an extra eye on the situation atop the cave.

Soon that feeling reappeared.

Using Soul Eagle Eye, Fang Zhou could clearly “see” that a shadow on the cave ceiling was slowly moving towards him.

As the shadow was about to move directly overhead, Fang Zhou channeled mana he had prepared long beforehand, and shot a Skeleton Prison plus Calamity Flying Spear directly at the ceiling!

The shadow on the cave ceiling was naturally He Xin, the ace of Commander Zhao Jingyuan’s Light Shadow Guard under the Dawn Legion.

Five days ago during the jungle skirmish, He Xin had been lurking on a nearby treetop.

Every aspect of Fang Zhou’s command of the Calamity Special Operations Team during the breakout, and later his solo combat against the Calamity Sun Demon Army and Demon Team, was witnessed by He Xin in detail.

He felt nothing but shock at heart; his competitive spirit, sparked by Fang Zhou’s remarkable reputation at such a young age, wholly dissolved.

After Fang Zhou withdrew, He Xin had intended to find him to relay the commander’s orders.

Unexpectedly, Fang Zhou was extremely cautious, employing Undead Sky Screen and disseminating copious poisonous mist.

After the poison mist had dissipated, even He Xin’s proud Tracking Technique couldn’t catch sight of the slightest trace of Fang Zhou.

In recent days, He Xin searched throughout the Dark Jungle for signs of the Calamity Special Operations Team.

However, the rocky hideout of the Calamity Special Operations Team was remarkably concealed, and he found nothing.

Moments ago, the voice of hundreds of people simultaneously pledging allegiance to Fang Zhou caught his attention while he was searching nearby, which led him here.

This was surely He Xin’s own misfortune.

His stealthy approach had no malicious intent, merely his pitiful pride acting up.

Though he acknowledged his inferiority to Fang Zhou, he wanted to showcase his strongest skills before him.

With his Golden Middle Rank Concealment Technique, as long as he didn’t disclose killing intents, he could seamlessly evade detection by others of the same rank.

Yet sadly, he encountered Fang Zhou whose Soul Power far exceeded Golden Middle Rank.

No matter how proficient He Xin’s Stealth Skill might have been, it was useless before Fang Zhou’s immense Soul Power.

After the two undead spells were cast by Fang Zhou, ripples appeared on the cave ceiling.

A flash of ripples, followed by intense distortion of light, with He Xin falling down with blood at his mouth.

“Zheng, zheng, zheng!”

The continuous sounds of drawing blades and guns resonated.

Seeing the suddenly appearing black-clad figure, the warriors of the Calamity Special Operations Team responded quickly, surrounding He Xin.

The arrows of archers, gleaming cold and menacing, targeted him.

“Who are you?” Fang Zhou’s eyes flashed coldly.

Already pressured under spiritual shock, He Xin felt his back instantaneously drenched in cold sweat amid the circle of sharp glinting weapons surrounding him.

Ever since entering from the inlet, he felt some force seemingly locking on to him.

Initially confident, He Xin hadn’t taken much heed, now realizing his tracks were long exposed, and his prideful Stealth Skill meant nothing here.

“Colonel He Xin, leader of the Light Shadow Guard under Commander Zhao Jingyuan, reporting to Colonel Fang Zhou of the Calamity Special Operations Team!”

This moment marked He Xin’s complete admiration for Fang Zhou.

He stood up, swallowing the sweet metallic taste in his mouth, respectfully bowing towards Fang Zhou.

“Light Shadow Guard?

You claim to be the leader of Commander Zhao Jingyuan’s private guard, what proof do you have?”

Fang Zhou held a poor impression of He Xin’s uninvited intrusion, furrowing his brow in inquiry.

Unaware that He Xin witnessed his combat five days ago.

The respect in He Xin’s eyes puzzled Fang Zhou, making him further uncertain about his identity.

Despite revealing his identity, He Xin sensed no dissipating of the killing intent locking on him.

He was undoubtedly convinced that one mistake would leave him slaughtered by the formidable Fang Zhou.

Enduring the pressure, He Xin began to slowly retrieve a token from his person.

Leng Feng snatched it, presenting it to Fang Zhou.

Using his personal terminal to verify it, Fang Zhou nodded.

He dismissed the warriors encircling He Xin, motioning Zhuo Yue to return the token politely, saying, “So it’s Colonel He Xin.

Apologies, given special circumstances recently, we had to be cautious.

If the Colonel was accidentally hurt, please forgive me.

We have several priests; does the Colonel need treatment?”

He Xin felt visibly awkward; it was undoubtedly his fault being caught infiltrating the camp.

Fang Zhou’s words were merely preserving face for him.

Hurriedly, he replied, “No need, no need, Colonel Fang Zhou showed lenience.

Being in enemy territory, having such reactions is normal, it was my own rashness.”

“Glad it’s nothing serious. Did Colonel He Xin come from the Hydra Demon Swamp?

How’s Major General Fan Tianzong in the Second Combat Master in charge of the swamp passage?

Recall when I first joined the Dawn Legion, I spent some time under his command.”

Fang Zhou seemingly chatted casually.

This question hinted at Fang Zhou’s doubt despite He Xin having the commander’s token.

Leng Feng and Zhuo Yue felt a warning, carefully observing how He Xin would respond.

Fan Tianzong’s death was confidential within the Dawn Legion.

Though if He Xin was truly the head of Commander Zhao Jingyuan’s guard, he would inevitably know.

He Xin’s body shook, but being sharp-minded, he quickly clarified, “We didn’t alert the garrison when entering the swamp.

Though, to my knowledge, Major General Fan Tianzong of the original Second Combat Master passed away recently from illness, it was kept secretive.”

“I see, that’s very unfortunate!”

Fang Zhou insincerely commented, “By the way, what orders has Colonel He Xin brought from the commander?”

Having confirmed He Xin’s identity, Fang Zhou ceased pretense while Leng Feng and Zhuo Yue lowered their guard.

With the pressure relieved, He Xin knew his identity finally recognized.

Intending to speak, he noticed that the warriors of Calamity Special Operations Team still hadn’t dispersed despite sheathing their weapons, which made him pause.

Fang Zhou—a clever character—certainly understood his intention.

Nevertheless, everyone remaining in the Calamity Special Operations Team now were comrades sharing life and death; regardless of what happened, he needn’t fear divulgence.