Gao Wu: I became the minor villain that the protagonist was about to destroy.

"Chen Qingyuan is indeed a bit difficult to deal with. He likes to play tricks behind the scenes and is very cunning. With such a big operation tonight, he won't just send these small fry as cannon fodder. I'm afraid there are bigger fish to come."

At this moment, outside the true headquarters of the Chu Group.

Although the headquarters of the Chu Group is ostensibly located in the bustling city center, its true headquarters is actually in a remote suburb. It is here that they research gene-enhancing drugs for those monsters, and the area is guarded by a large number of bodyguards and a trusted confidant of Chu Yuntian.

Inside and outside the towering walls, shadowy figures loomed, and flashes of psionic energy flickered intermittently, accompanied by the clanging of clashing weapons and suppressed screams.

The invaders were numerous and their attack was fierce, but the bodyguards under the Chu Group were also extremely powerful. For a time, the two sides were evenly matched, and the final result of the battle was nothing more than mutual destruction.

On the first floor of the building, Chu Yuntian pulled up the perimeter surveillance footage. He stared intently at the screen, his brow furrowed. He had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his bodyguards had temporarily regained their composure, but the next second, his gaze froze on one of the images!

A small, pale-faced girl in a tattered dress emerged slowly from the shadows behind the intruder, as if sleepwalking. She mechanically raised her hands, and an eerie, dark green aura emanated from her frail body.

Then, a cold, emotionless word came from her mouth:

"Sacred Witch Spirit Realm"

"Buzz—!"

A visible dark green halo, centered on the little girl, rapidly spread out like ripples on water, instantly covering a large open area at the entrance of the Chu Group!

Enveloped by this halo, the intruders visibly swelled, their eyes glowing with a bloodthirsty red light. Their attack speed, strength, and even psionic energy intensity all surged to a new level! The previously stalemate was instantly shattered! The Chu family bodyguards' defensive line collapsed in multiple places like glass struck by a heavy hammer, and screams of agony suddenly intensified!

"It's a rare group-amplification trait!" Chu Yuntian jumped up from his chair, slamming his fist on the table. "Damn Chen Rui and Lei Laohu, they won't even spare such a young girl!!"

Amplification-type traits are extremely rare among all traits; hundreds of thousands of people might not even recognize one. In contrast, this little girl is definitely not old enough to awaken a trait, which means that she was born with an awakened trait.

People of this type are often one in a million geniuses, but they cannot use their awakened special powers before their bodies are fully developed, otherwise it will greatly damage their foundation and even their lifespan.

Beside the little girl stood an elderly man, hunched over and leaning on a cane. The old man was dressed in simple clothes, his face wrinkled, looking like he was on his deathbed. He seemed oblivious to the fighting around him, only muttering complaints:

"Sigh, young master, really. It's just a small company in a remote town. Is it really necessary for this old man to make the trip himself? My bones are too old to take any more trouble..."

The little girl who had used her special ability showed no reaction to the old man's complaints, her eyes still vacant as she stared at the killing field ahead, like a puppet being manipulated.

Ye Ming was aware of this situation, but he didn't quite understand why such a person would be protected by the family if discovered by them. Once the person matured, they would become a huge trump card.

But now they don't care about the girl's safety at all, and judging from her appearance, this isn't the first time they've done this.

Although his "Observation Haki" had only begun to awaken, allowing him to vaguely perceive the aura and strength of life, the aura emanating from the girl at this moment was like a flower about to wither, devoid of vitality.

However, Ye Ming could not sense any presence from the old man beside the girl, as if the man did not exist.

Ye Ming frowned slightly. There were only three possibilities for this situation: one was that the other party had a technique that was extremely effective at concealing their aura.

Secondly, it possesses unique stealth characteristics, and thirdly, it carries items that can shield it from detection.

Hearing his whisper, Chu Yuntian hurriedly asked, "Brother Ye, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with that old guy?"

Ye Ming nodded, his gaze fixed on the old man on the surveillance screen: "I can't sense his presence. Either he has a treasure for self-defense, or... he's just an old snake who's truly adept at hiding his venomous fangs."

"Let all the brothers who are still able to move back. The situation is beyond their control now."

Then Ye Ming stood up and slowly walked towards the door.

The moment he stepped out of the building's main entrance.

"Buzz—!!!"

An invisible yet terrifying pressure, as immense as a collapsing mountain, erupted from Ye Ming's body! This aura was not spiritual energy, yet it was more oppressive than any spiritual energy, like a tangible tsunami, sweeping towards the swarming invaders in front!

The invaders, who were the first to be hit, felt an irresistible fear instantly seize their hearts. Their minds went blank, and before they could even scream, they collapsed like felled wheat, their eyes rolling back as they lost consciousness! Under this domineering pressure, the dark green "Holy Witch Spirit Realm" halo flickered violently a few times like a candle in the wind before quietly shattering and dissipating!

The moment the little girl was enveloped by the domineering aura, the light in her eyes completely dimmed, and she collapsed softly to the ground, losing consciousness.

In the blink of an eye, the battlefield, which had just been filled with the deafening shouts of battle, fell into an eerie silence. The only remaining intruder standing was the hunched old man!

The old man's originally cloudy eyes suddenly shot out two beams of light the moment Ye Ming released his aura, filled with unbelievable shock!

"Such astonishing spiritual pressure... no, this pure intimidation... it's an aura! Who is this master?!" he exclaimed in shock, instinctively gripping his cane tighter, his body tensing slightly as if facing a formidable enemy.

When he saw that the person slowly emerging from the shadows of the building was just a young man with a cold and unusual appearance, he was completely stunned.

"You...?!" The old man's face was filled with disbelief. "So young?! How is this possible?!"

He scrutinized Ye Ming from head to toe, as if trying to see right through him. After a long while, he slowly exhaled, his tone filled with disbelief and a hint of excitement as if he had discovered a treasure:

"This tiny city of Luoxia... is truly a place where hidden talents abound! I never imagined that such a 'ghostly place' could nurture a young genius like you... Interesting! Absolutely interesting!"

"Kid, interested in joining us? We can give you everything you want!"