The roar of the aircraft engine gradually diminished, and several black-painted bodies swept over the walls of the Ice Plateau Fortress like giant birds, finally landing steadily on the ground within the fortress. The landing gear made a dull "boom" upon contact with the ice, stirring up a swirl of snow mist.
The cabin door slowly descended, the tal steps extended to the ground, and in the next second, hundreds of figures surged out like a tide, quickly standing in a neat formation on the open ground.
The figures at the forefront were particularly eye-catching; as soon as they appeared, they drew the attention of all the warriors of the Ice Plateau Fortress—Xiong, Terreda, Li Qi, Old Ghost, and Poisonous Widow, the five most core mbers under Qin Tian.
Walking at the far left was Xiong, undoubtedly the strongest visual impact.
Standing nearly three ters tall like a tower, his thick black fur peeked out from his collar, his half beastman-specific pointed ears slightly swaying, and the giant axe in his hand, the size of a door panel, glead with a chilling tallic luster. Just by standing there, he emitted an intimidating aura.
Beside him, Terreda was no less impactful, exuding a fierce and wild aura. The scorching Qi Blood Power surrounded him, seemingly driving away the surrounding wind and snow. The beheading saber on his shoulder emanated a dark red glow, with blood qi and sharpness intertwined, like a fearso weapon soaked in blood, making it hard for people to stare directly.
Standing in the middle was Poisonous Widow, wearing a white mink coat, with an exquisite and alluring face that resembled a white fox in the snow. Her eyes, in particular, were exceptionally captivating.
Next to her was Old Ghost Ji, dressed in a simple gray robe, his face etched with the wrinkles of ti, yet his eyes deep as ancient wells. Whenever a warrior from the Ice Plateau Fortress inadvertently t his gaze, they would instantly feel a pressure from their soul. It was clear this elder was a formidable Spiritual Mind Master.
And Li Qi stood at the far right of the lineup, with a thin figure and an unremarkable appearance in ordinary white combat gear, the most inconspicuous mber of the crowd.
Many overlooked him when their gaze swept past, but upon realization, their hearts would tighten—although the obvious sharpness was formidable, this ability to be "ignored" was even more terrifying.
Behind them were more than five hundred burly Barbarian Warriors, clad in heavy armor, wielding giant axes or heavy hamrs, with qi and blood fierce as a furnace.
Further behind were over a hundred mbers of The Shadow Division wearing white cloaks.
The two teams lined up neatly, exuding a powerful aura.
The warriors of the Ice Plateau Fortress fixed their gaze on this group.
The Barbarian Warriors were like steel lions, each with qi and blood soaring to the sky.
Beside them, the cloaked mbers had their hoods pulled low, almost hiding their entire faces in shadow, and their aura concealed seamlessly. It was as if they were not living people but ghosts traversing the snow.
Group leader Zhang Hao was standing not far away, his eyes lingering on Xiong, Terreda, and Old Ghost for a long ti, then speaking in a low voice to the leader of Group Three, "The two big n on the edge and that elder, they must be Tier Six powerhouses, right?"
The Group Three leader nodded slowly, his tone heavy, "Definitely."
Only Tier Six powerhouses could bring such a strong sense of oppression, but he also couldn’t ignore the two beside them—a man with a plain appearance and a seductive woman. Being able to stand with those strong figures was undoubtedly extraordinary.
The group walked with uniform steps through the crowd, the snow crunching evenly underfoot, finally halting in front of Qin Tian.
Then, hundreds of voices rged into a uniform shout, shaking the surrounding snow into a fall:
"Boss!"
Qin Tian gazed at the familiar faces before him, the smile at the corner of his mouth deepening. The core force he cultivated single-handedly had finally arrived at the Ice Plateau Fortress.
He knew clearly that solely relying on the existing garrison forces was far from sufficient to establish a foothold on Mingwang Planet.
First, there’s the issue of loyalty.
Though he was the Guardian Envoy, he had a vast number of soldiers under him, and no one could guarantee there wasn’t "sand" from other forces mixed in. Consequently, he couldn’t confidently entrust them with covert arrangents.
Additionally, while the garrison at the Ice Plateau Fortress numbered in thousands, the strongest unit leaders were rely Tier Five Spiritualists, and most soldiers ranged between Tier Two and Three, not particularly strong. They could barely hold the base.
Previously, they struggled to handle a Tier Six beast tide. Engaging the Luoho Clan controlling the Rift Soul Ice Valley with its strong forces was like hitting stone with an egg.
Let alone counterattacking, whether they could hold the Ice Plateau Fortress was uncertain.
But now, with the arrival of Li Qi and the others, the situation was completely reversed.
Xiong and Terreda were genuine Tier Six close-combat powerhouses, Old Ghost was a Tier Six Spiritual Mind Master, and as for Li Qi, although he hadn’t broken through to Tier Six, his Night Demon Bloodline had evolved to "Night Demon King," equivalent to the Golden Bloodline, and his strength was not inferior to Xiong and Terreda.
Though Poisonous Widow was still a Tier Five Spiritualist, her lethal poisons were equally formidable.
The five hundred Barbarian Warriors behind them had all taken the Superman Potion, their physiques greatly enhanced. Even the weakest warriors achieved Tier Three combat strength, with over a dozen reaching Tier Five, and the leader of the Winter Tribe, Mu Ya, was nearly at Tier Six.
And the hundred Shadow Division mbers in white were even more significant in Qin Tian’s view than the Barbarian Warriors.
Before they transford into Night Demons, they were experienced assassins or intelligence personnel. After fusing with the Night Demon Bloodline, their stealth abilities, perception, and combat power leapt ahead.
With them present, the intelligence network of the Ice Plateau Fortress could rapidly unfold, and the maneuvers of the garrison at Rift Soul Ice Valley, along with the private actions of the Luoho Clan, would never escape his scrutiny.
Accounting for it, he hadn’t t with the group for months, but upon their reunion, it was evident no one had slackened.
Under the full resource support of Lingfeng Trading Company, everyone’s aura was more condensed than before, and their strength had notably advanced.
"Boss!"
Then, Li Qi stepped forward, his tone respectful and steady as he reported, "The entire team of 680 has arrived completely, and the materials to be transported to the Ice Plateau Fortress will arrive in two days."
"Good, it has been a hard ti for you."
Qin Tian raised his hand and patted Li Qi’s shoulder, his eyes full of recognition. As the first follower he took under his wing, also the first Night Demon Apostle, Li Qi had never disappointed him.
When he previously focused on the protection task for Dongfang Mingyue, Li Qi single-handedly led the team, not only establishing a foothold near the Royal Star on Mingwang Planet but also deftly handling the procurent of materials, border intelligence gathering, and recruiting new Shadow Division mbers, managing each affair skillfully.
Receiving Qin Tian’s endorsent, this typically low-profile "King of Intelligence" showed a rare, faint smile, nodded slightly, and retreated into the team.
Qin Tian’s gaze slowly swept over the group, his smile gradually fading, replaced by a sharp iciness: "You arrived just in ti; I happen to have sothing for you to handle."
He paused, his voice lowering a notch: "Just now, soone destroyed three safe houses set up on the periter of the Ice Plateau Fortress. Three soldiers are missing, their lives unknown. Now, I want you to mobilize imdiately—first, find the perpetrators and ascertain their identities and backing; second, bring their heads."
With the last few words, the air seed to grow more bloodthirsty.
Upon hearing this, a fierce look flashed in their eyes.
Terreda fiercely grasped the beheading saber on his shoulder, an unapologetically bloodthirsty smile spreading across his face, excitent coloring his voice: "Haha, Boss, my saber has long been yearning for bloodshed. This ti, I’m going to wreak havoc."
Compared to before, Terreda’s fluency in the Empire’s language had clearly improved, showing undeniable effort recently.
The Barbarian Warriors behind also tightened their grip on their weapons, their eyes burning with intense fighting spirit.
"Depart!"
Qin Tian’s hand swept sharply, opening three Void Gates, leading to the three safe houses.
Li Qi rapidly made arrangents, dividing the tracking-savvy Shadow Division mbers into three groups: with Xiong and Poisonous Widow leading one group, Terreda and Li Qi another, while the most experienced and seasoned Old Ghost led yet another.
The troops split into three paths, ensuring none were overlooked.
The three teams marched with synchronized steps into the Void Gates, and just before entering, Qin Tian used his Spiritual Link to communicate with Old Ghost.
"Bring back an important captive; I want to interrogate them personally."
Old Ghost’s eyes flickered, looking back at Qin Tian, nodding, then led the team inside.
The warriors of the Ice Plateau Fortress watched the gradually closing Void Gates, their hearts filled with both anticipation and a complex mix of emotions.
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