Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 230 The Temple of Liberty's Unexplained Moves, Targeting the Chinese National Government Team

"The Temple of Liberty and the Magical Association of the United States are currently overwhelmed with problems. Their primary tasks are to stabilize the situation, assess the damage, and strengthen defenses. They simply have no time to attend to the National Games."

"If we wait, it could be weeks, months, or even... indefinitely."

"Time is very precious to us."

Her words were reasonable and well-founded, highlighting the enormous uncertainty of waiting and hinting at the potential risks of being stranded.

"Leave? Easier said than done!" Guan Yu pointed to the heavily guarded magical sentry posts outside the window and the figures of mages patrolling the air.

"Look outside! The entire city is under martial law! The magic port is locked down, and all transoceanic flights and magic airships have been suspended!"

"How do we get there? Are we supposed to expect them to take pity on us and give us a special pass?"

His tone was clearly impatient and anxious; being trapped in a perilous place made him restless.

Jiang Shaoxu appeared much more relaxed than Guan Yu. She said, "Martial law is a dead end, but people are adaptable. In such a large city and in such a chaotic situation, there must be a way."

"Besides, their martial law is aimed at demons, not at us."

"Once the martial law eases a bit, or we find a suitable 'channel,' leaving shouldn't be a problem."

However, Lan Xi then said, "I don't think there's any need to rush off."

"We've basically collected enough national pavilion badges, so our ranking is secure."

"We've only been here three days, and there are so many places I haven't even been to yet. It would be such a waste to leave now." Lan Xi's words clearly indicated that she was just here to have fun.

I don't want to leave because there are still some places I haven't visited yet.

Moreover, she knew that the crisis outside was probably related to Qin Xiaonan, so she wasn't worried about safety.

"Where is safety?!" Lu Yilin's voice suddenly rose, filled with suppressed fear, and his face turned pale.

"You're incredibly careless! Those were Emperor-level beings! The official announcement said it was an attack by two Emperor-level beings working together! Even four Forbidden Spell Elders were killed! Four of them!"

"Those kinds of beings are simply beyond our comprehension! Who knows if they will return? Who knows if there are still terrifying demons lurking in this city? Newt Harbor is gone just like that!"

“What if… what if their next target is the city center? What’s the difference between us staying here and sitting on a powder keg? Every second we stay increases the danger!” He looked around, trying to find agreement.

"Think about it, last night's light... that palm... it almost knocked us down from that distance! The best thing we can do is find a way to get out of here as soon as possible!"

Last night's scene, which resembled divine punishment, has indeed left an indelible shadow on these young mages.

Jiang Yu held his Night Rakshasa, his brows furrowed, and did not participate in the argument.

And just as everyone was arguing.

"Dong dong dong!" There was a knock on the door.

Zhao Manyan, who was closest to the door, instinctively opened it.

Outside the door, instead of hotel staff, stood a whole team of mages dressed in the dark blue robes of the Temple of Liberty, exuding a sharp aura!

There were only eight of them, but each of them exuded powerful magical energy fluctuations, at least at the peak of the high-level!
The two leaders exuded an aura as solid as a mountain, clearly indicating they were super-level experts!
One of the mage's features, a stern-faced middle-aged man with deep nasolabial folds, swept his gaze across the room and said, "We are the 'Iron Guard' of the Third Order, directly under the Execution Department of the Temple of Freedom. Please come with us immediately."

This is not an inquiry, not a discussion, it's an order!
The oppressive atmosphere froze instantly.

As the team leader, Ai Jiangtu forcibly suppressed his surprise and anger and stood at the very front of the team.

"Gentlemen of the Temple of Liberty, may I ask what urgent matter requires our entire team to accompany you at this time? As far as I know, the National Tournament has been suspended due to the unexpected events in your area." The stern-faced captain frowned slightly, seemingly impatient with Ai Jiangtu's question.

His tone became even harsher: "The temple has its reasons for acting. We've told you to come with us, so come with us. No need to ask any more questions! Set off immediately!"

The temple mages behind him seemed to tense slightly, and an invisible pressure, like shackles, was trying to be imposed on them.

"Hmph!" A cold sneer broke the tense silence.

Qin Xiaonan had somehow walked from the window to Ai Jiangtu's side.

His gaze calmly swept over the group of temple mages who looked like they were facing a formidable enemy. "The Temple of Freedom, what a show of power. Forcibly breaking into the base of a foreign government's team, and taking them away with a simple 'no need to ask any more questions'?"

"Why should we go with you on this trip?"

"Based on the orders of the Temple of Liberty! Based on the current martial law order in Newt City!" A battle mage with an even more fiery temper stepped forward beside the stern captain, his body crackling with lightning, and shouted sternly, "Any further resistance will be considered as obstructing the temple's official duties, and you will bear the consequences!"

"Heh, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself?" Lan Xi's clear voice rang out.

She stepped forward and stood on the other side of Qin Xiaonan.

In her deep blue eyes, it seemed as if there were swirling whirlpools in the deep sea, and a powerful aura, which was not ostentatious but even more vast and profound, was released!

"boom--!"

The expressions of those high-ranking temple mages changed drastically. They groaned and involuntarily took a half-step back, as if they had been pushed hard by an invisible force.

Even the two super-ranked "Iron Guard" captains' pupils suddenly contracted.

Lan Xi's aura instantly suppressed the murderous aura that the entire opposing team had gathered!

He looked coldly at the battle mage who had made the threat: "I'd like to see what kind of consequences would make us arrogant? With your power?"

The situation is tense!

Conflict seems inevitable!
At this critical moment, a soft, melodious female voice, carrying a hint of reassurance, rang out from the rear of the temple's procession:

"Stop! We're here to invite you, not to arrest you!"

As the words were spoken, the temple procession neatly parted to both sides, making way for a passage.

A tall, beautiful blonde woman walked out gracefully.

She was also wearing the temple's dark blue robes, but the style was more refined and elegant, making her skin appear even whiter than snow.

Her smile was gentle and graceful, and her azure eyes were clear and serene.

"I'm very sorry, Captain Ai Jiangtu, and all the geniuses from China." The blonde beauty bowed slightly, her posture elegant.

His gaze lingered on Qin Xiaonan and Lan Xi for a fleeting moment, almost imperceptibly.

Especially when he sensed Lan Xi's aura, a deep sense of shock and solemnity flashed in the depths of his eyes.

"I am Ophelia Soren, Senior Deacon of the External Liaison Department of the Temple of Liberty. Please allow me to apologize for the recklessness and impetuosity of my subordinates."

“Deacon Soren.” Ai Jiangtu nodded slightly, his vigilance remaining.

"So, what is the purpose of your esteemed court's grand mobilization today?"

(End of this chapter)