Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 232 Investigation, Probing, Mental Fluctuations
If this information were placed out of context, no one would associate Qin Xiaonan and the others, who were merely high-level mages, with the Emperor-level Silverwing Ant Queen.

However, after sensing a similar aura to the Silverwing Ant Queen on Qin Xiaonan through the "Statue of Liberty".

They retrieved the previous information and went back in time, and discovered these connections.

“He’s not an ordinary team member…” a senior elder murmured.

"He might be... the eyes and ears of the Silverwing Ant Queen planted among humans!"

“Perhaps… he might be a puppet controlled by that emperor-level demon in some way we can’t understand! His task is to screen targets, gather intelligence, and even… guide the way for his ‘master’!” someone suggested.

"You are absolutely not allowed to leak this information."

The temple master then continued, "Dispatch the 'Iron Guards' immediately."

"Target: The entire Chinese National Team, especially that one named Qin Xiaonan. Invite them to the National Pavilion under the guise of an 'invitation.' Remember, it's an 'invitation,' but... they cannot refuse. Upon arrival, execute the pre-arranged plan."

The order was given to the Third Guard of the "Iron Guard".

They only knew that this was a priority task that had to be strictly executed.

As for other details, they knew nothing.

Therefore, when they appeared before the Chinese Nationalist Army with their fully armed and imposing presence, their arrogance and toughness were undisguised.

Their mindset that "the orders of the temple are the law of heaven" made them appear so arrogant and impatient when faced with Ai Jiangtu's questioning and Qin Xiaonan's rebuttal.

Even Ophelia Soren, who was in charge of the operation, only gave her vague instructions: "Make sure all of them arrive at the embassy safely, and then cooperate with the observation."

She could only maintain an elegant facade and try her best to play the role of "inviter," but her heart was filled with confusion.

The National Government team was quickly "escorted" to the National Museum.

Soon, Boblin, the captain of the guard team at the U.S. Embassy, ​​came out.

His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, carrying the arrogance and confidence (or perhaps arrogance) characteristic of American sorcerers.

He had already received instructions and his objective was clear.

"Hey! Friends from China!" Boblin's voice boomed as he strode up to the crowd, his gaze sweeping across them before finally settling on Qin Xiaonan with a strong sense of provocation.

"Welcome to our National Pavilion! I am the guard captain, Boblin."

A sneer curled at the corner of his lips. "Excuse my bluntness, but since we started guarding this place, no team has ever been able to take the badge away! Not even those so-called European powerhouses! As for your Chinese team... tsk tsk, you're far from it."

His words, which were derogatory and aimed at Qin Xiaonan, were blatantly obvious.

This is such a blatant provocation, with some ulterior motive!
A piece of the puzzle in Qin Xiaonan's mind instantly became clearer!
A forced "invitation," being taken directly to the national pavilion, and upon arrival being met with a provocative challenge from the pavilion's captain who named the person in question... all of this points to one possibility:
He is very likely the other party's target.

Considering that the Silverwing Ant Queen was discovered as soon as she infiltrated the United States, the American Magic Association and the Temple of Liberty likely possess extremely powerful detection methods.

Qin Xiaonan didn't believe they could discover Azir's existence.

The only possible weakness that could be exposed was the pair of magical wing artifacts on his body, crafted from the crystal wings of the Silverwing Ant Queen!
The energy imprints left on it, belonging to the Silverwing Ant Queen, may have been detected by the other party!

They might suspect they have a connection with the Silverwing Ant Queen, but they are also high-level mages. Under normal circumstances, how could they possibly catch the eye of an emperor?
This should be a test from the other party.

Facing Boblin's provocative gaze, Qin Xiaonan not only didn't get angry, but instead a cold smile curled at the corners of his lips. He slowly took a step forward and then said:

"As soon as I stepped into this place, I heard wild dogs barking wildly. What a disappointment."

"Since you're itching for a beating, then I... don't mind loosening your muscles."

The battle between the two is about to break out.

"Arrogant!" Boblin roared, instantly casting an ice spell!

Countless thick ice crystal chains materialized out of thin air, carrying an icy chill, and strangled towards the location where Qin Xiaonan appeared!
However, Qin Xiaonan was even faster! Or rather, it seemed he had already anticipated Boblin's move!
"Om-!"

With a deep hum, a thick, solid, earthy-yellow light suddenly shone around Qin Xiaonan!

That wasn't ordinary earth-type magic energy; it was a terrifying power fused with the earth-type soul seed "Shattered Gold"!
Wherever the light reached, the incredibly hard granite floor cracked, shattered, and even turned into dust!
An overwhelming gravitational field, as powerful as a collapsing mountain, descended instantly!

“Crack! Crack! Crack!”

The ice crystal chains emitted a piercing cracking sound the moment they came into contact with the "shattered gold" force field!
It turned into a sky full of ice crystal powder!

Boblin's sinister smile froze instantly, replaced by horror!
Just as his old strength had dissipated and new strength had not yet arisen, Qin Xiaonan's figure, like a ghost, pierced through the ice crystal powder and appeared in front of him!
The right fist, enveloped in a rich "shattered gold" light, simply imprinted itself on Boblin's chest!
"puff--!"

With a muffled thud, Boblin's burly body was struck head-on, and his protective armor was instantly covered in cracks.

He flew backward like a kite with a broken string, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and crashed heavily into the wall of the National Pavilion dozens of meters away with a loud thud!

From Qin Xiaonan's attack to Boblin coughing up blood and flying backward, the whole process was as fast as lightning!
In just one exchange, Boblin, the captain of the US embassy guard, was completely overwhelmed and rendered incapable of fighting!

Lan Xi said, "Brother, well done."

Members of the Huaguo National Government, including Ai Jiangtu and Mu Nujiao, were also very satisfied with Qin Xiaonan's behavior.

When provoked like this, the simplest way is to fight back with overwhelming strength.

The US embassy guards were stunned and incredulous; they couldn't believe their captain had been so easily defeated.

Meanwhile, behind the one-way transparent magic observation mirror on the fifth floor of the National Pavilion.

Two mysterious temple mages dressed in simple gray robes were staring intently at what was below.

"The high-purity earth-type soul seed 'Shattered Gold' erupted with energy far exceeding the normal high-level range... This young man's magical cultivation is quite impressive."

"He does indeed possess special energy fluctuations that are associated with the Silverwing Ant Queen!"

"However, there are no traces of his mental fluctuations, so it doesn't seem like he's being controlled by demons." This was a top-level mental mage, and he found nothing unusual about Qin Xiaonan.

"I don't see anything wrong with it."

The two monks exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with deep confusion and a hint of doubt.

Qin Xiaonan's behavior so far seems perfectly normal...

This does not match their greatest concern about the "puppet emperor" characteristic.

(End of this chapter)