From the moment she kidnapped Erii, she became a roadblock.

As soon as Guan Luo and Erii entered the camp, they found that there were far fewer staff members.

The executive officers finally located the group that had provoked the academy.

The Thornbird team didn't dare leave directly either. Their main quest objective was still here. If they left, and the academy killed that fourth-generation species, their main quest would fail.

The penalty for failing the main quest is quite severe. It will seriously hinder their development, put them at a great disadvantage in subsequent worlds, and ultimately lead to a vicious cycle where death is the only outcome for them.

Suddenly, Brena, the leader of the regiment, who was walking ahead and wearing optical camouflage, stopped and gestured for everyone to cease their actions.

She narrowed her eyes and looked at the hillside ahead, as if she had discovered something.

The deputy commander understood her meaning and immediately took out a small box containing a solid eyeball with wings. The eyeball flew out of the box, gradually becoming transparent, and hovered in mid-air, scanning the rocky hillside in front of them.

However, there was no need for scanning at all; one could directly see the other side of the hillside, where seven or eight specialists from the academy were lying down.

Upon noticing that the other side had become alert, the agents behind the hillside immediately rushed out, while those carrying firearms opened fire in front of them.

This is where the advantage of teamwork comes into play. Two muscular women stepped out from the back of the team, each holding a tower shield and standing in front of them. All the bullets that were being fired were deflected, without even leaving a mark on the shields.

Moreover, the shield seemed to have an attraction, drawing most of the bullets fired at them from the vicinity towards it.

A small number of bullets were easily blocked or dodged by other team members.

The archers quickly created distance, preparing to fire. However, the envoys were incredibly fast, rapidly closing in.

Unable to leave the group's area, the archer drew his dagger, preparing for close combat.

The middle-aged commissioner at the head of the group muttered something under his breath, his pupils gleaming with a faint golden light.

Word of Power: Eye of the Wind King! Activate!

The airflow within a radius of several tens of meters suddenly changed direction, swirling and engulfing the Thornbird Adventure Team as it swarmed towards them, carrying with it pebbles.

The shields of the two shield bearers clanged and clattered, but the wind was not drawn in; instead, it carried the stones and struck those behind them.

The stealthy assassin disappeared into the shadows, preparing to approach the agents from the side.

Brena, clad in armor, dragged a giant axe behind her.

He let the whirlwind tear at his cloak.

The second agent also activated his skill, using his Word of Power Sword Domain to control several throwing knives to stab at Brenna from a blind spot.

Brena's muscles bulged slightly as she swung her giant axe, precisely striking several throwing knives and knocking them away, also sending a commissioner wielding a long sword flying.

The same incantation can have vastly different effects in the hands of different people.

"Surround her!" the team leader ordered.

Brena's charge shattered the agents' formation, and another volley of bullets came flying, some of them armor-piercing.

Even the physically strong Brena couldn't withstand a bullet with armor-piercing properties.

But she didn't dodge. A woman behind her, dressed in a white robe and resembling a priest, flashed a grayish-white light in her hand, and a grayish-white film appeared on Brenna's skin. The film was like limestone—a Stone Skin technique.

The bullet struck Brena's body, but instead of penetrating her flesh, it sent grayish-white stone fragments flying.

Although it caused some damage, it was far from enough to injure Breonna.

Led by Brena, with two shield guards on either side clearing the way, they broke through the agents in front and ran into the distance.

There was no other way but to escape, because other agents were already on their way, and the transparent stone eye floating in the sky had already detected it in advance.

Just as the middle-aged commissioner in the lead was about to give chase, a cold glint flashed from the shadows and slashed toward his throat.

His pupils contracted slightly, and the Eye of the Wind King erupted once more. His body was torn apart by a powerful storm, sending the assassin flying and causing considerable damage.

However, the data-driven body allowed the petite assassin to ignore her injuries and activate her skill again, disappearing into the shadows.

In that short delay, the entire adventure team had already rushed several hundred meters away.

On these steep, rocky mountains, vehicles simply cannot maintain their speed, making it even more difficult to pursue this hybrid species with its extraordinary physique.

The middle-aged man with the Eye of the Wind King spat.

"They got away."

Night was about to fall, but they still had a chance, since there were still several teams scattered throughout this rocky mountain area.

Their team was breached; they couldn't stop the opponent, but other teams still have a chance. However, they won't be able to get the high reward.

"Let's go, follow them as closely as possible."

The captain gave the order to prepare to surround and wipe out the group in front.

After Guan Luo and Erii finished their baths, they arrived at the camp and happened to see the adventure group from space on the screen.

The adventure group seemed harmless; they were all women, dressed in a very youthful and attractive manner.

If the academy hadn't witnessed their cruel methods before, they would have overlooked this group; this team is simply the epitome of ruthlessness.

It seems the Execution Department is about to take care of this adventure team. The other teams on the screen have already surrounded them and intercepted them several times, but the team seems to have eyes and always avoids them in advance.

And so they continued their chase, with nearly 20 agents following behind, fleeing further into the gravel mountain area.

The numerical advantage put immense pressure on the adventure team.

Their team leader might be able to face several specialists on his own, but the team members can't; even taking on two at a time would be difficult.

Especially those specialists who possess the power of words, a sudden attack on them could severely injure them.

Guan Luo and Erii sat bored in the camp. Now, only a few tactical commanders, a few guards, and Minister Schneider were left in the large tent.

There were also some officers standing guard around the perimeter of the camp.

Although Guan Luo and Erii were peripheral figures in this mission, since they had already come all this way, it wouldn't be right for them not to participate in something.

So Professor Schneider arranged for them to take turns standing guard in the command tent after training in the evening.

However, the two people currently on duty are sitting face to face on two small stools, engrossed in playing games while holding their phones.

Even Minister Schneider was somewhat speechless about them.

If you're going to be on duty, then do it properly!

Hey!

But he didn't say anything, too lazy to pay attention to the two of them.

He had to remove his oxygen mask to speak, because it was not worth the risk.

Suddenly, Guan Luo raised his head and looked outside the tent.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that it was much quieter outside. Although most of the commissioners had left, it shouldn't be this quiet.

He glanced at the screen again and saw that the adventure group was still fleeing, so he thought he might be overthinking things.