Return of the King, Chapter 1419 - 1404: Disguise

Chapter 1419: Chapter 1404: Disguise

Of course, Song Yun couldn’t understand the sentints of the older generation.

Nevertheless, seeing the fierce battle below, Song Yun was quite pleased.

Song Yun was the first to arrive, but as the saying goes, "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind," if Song Yun showed up first, he might end up as the cicada. So, he chose to hide in a rather sneaky manner.

In this world, if Song Yun genuinely wanted to hide, there would probably be very few people who could find him.

Now, Song Yun is fully qualified to be called a super top-level ace assassin.

Super, top-level, ace—these three titles, Song Yun absolutely deserved.

At the mont, Song Yun lay atop the ventilation duct, observing everything below without anyone perceiving his presence.

The battle below had already reached a fever pitch.

All four were top experts, each at least capable of entering the War God List.

Among them, the Ghost King possessed the highest capability; according to Song Yun’s estimate, the Ghost King was at least within the top fifty on the War God List.

Next was Sakata Gintoki, whose prowess seed not much different from the Ghost King’s, though the Ghost King’s attacks were more bizarre, putting Sakata Gintoki at a disadvantage in this regard.

Mao Li Xiaowu’s abilities also did not differ much from Sakata Gintoki’s; both belonged to the category of super first-class martial artists, while Master Lang was slightly inferior to Mao Li Xiaowu.

Overall, the strength of the four was not significantly different, leading to a stalemate in their battle.

If at this mont, Song Yun joined the Ghost King’s side, Sakata Gintoki and Mao Li Xiaowu would certainly be no match and would have to flee, but Song Yun was not yet planning to reveal himself.

Why?

Because in Song Yun’s mind, there was still soone else, lingering in his thoughts.

That person was Shi Changxin.

Shi Changxin ca for Professor Tao’s research data, and with such a golden opportunity at hand, how could he let it slide?

Song Yun reckoned that Shi Changxin was probably hiding sowhere at this mont, watching all this unfold.

Song Yun lay motionless on the partition board, even slowing his breathing to near nonexistence, with his heartbeat forcefully suppressed to about thirty beats per minute.

This was to avoid being sensed by Shi Changxin.

It’s worth noting that the sixth sense of experts on the War God List is quite formidable.

Ti slowly passed.

About three minutes later.

The fight below had reached a boiling point; both the Ghost King and Master Lang initially held back a little, wary of sudden intruders, but Sakata Gintoki and Mao Li Xiaowu simultaneously increased their attack intensity, forcing them to unleash all their combat power.

anwhile, Professor Tao watched with keen interest, pondering if his research into creating elental transformations within human bodies using the torn formula page might enhance these fighters’ abilities. Particularly the one using poison insects—if he introduced radioactive elents into his body, would his attacks beco more destructive?

While Professor Tao was lost in thought.

An elderly man appeared at the windowsill to the side.

The old man crouched, observing the heated battle a short distance away, and laughed, "I see you four are truly struggling. As ti tonight is running out, what do you say we first join forces to eliminate these two Wokou before considering our next moves?"

At the sudden appearance of this mysterious elder at the windowsill, all four were taken aback. Once he finished speaking, both the Ghost King and Master Lang were thrilled; the ongoing battle had generated considerable noise, likely attracting attention soon. If they couldn’t resolve things before anyone arrived, there might be unforeseen changes.

So once the old man finished speaking, the Ghost King shouted, "Alright! Let’s finish off these two little Wokou first, and we can talk later!"

"Hahaha, good!"

The old man laughed heartily and charged toward Sakata Gintoki and Mao Li Xiaowu.

"Finally made your move!"

Seeing the old man’s appearance, Song Yun’s eyes lit up.

Shi Changxin, after all, couldn’t keep his composure!

Shi Changxin’s appearance instantly shifted the balance of the battle.

Originally, Shi Changxin’s skill surpassed everyone present. Though he alone might not be strong enough to take on two here, once he joined Master Lang, Mao Li Xiaowu’s pressure skyrocketed.

He had initially managed to suppress Master Lang sowhat, but Shi Changxin alone was more than a match for him; now, with the addition of Master Lang, who was roughly on par, this was outright bullying.

The scales tipped in an instant.

Mao Li Xiaowu was swiftly wounded by the collaboration of Shi Changxin and Master Lang.

Mao Li Xiaowu promptly withdrew from the battle.

Almost simultaneously, Sakata Gintoki also withdrew, despite not having been injured.

"Smart move, this little Wokou!"

Song Yun was slightly surprised; Sakata Gintoki’s tily retreat allowed him to avoid a three-on-one scenario later.

"Who are you!"

Sakata Gintoki asked with a deep frown, looking at Shi Changxin.

"Here, I’m just a Shen Zhou person."

Shi Changxin smiled and said, "Back when we fought the Wokou, I don’t know how many I killed. I didn’t expect to have this opportunity again today, haha!"

"Thank you!"

Master Lang showed gratitude to Shi Changxin with a hand gesture.

"We’re all Shen Zhou people." Shi Changxin nodded with a smile and said, "Judging from your fighting style, you seem to have so connections with those people in the Forbidden City?"

"We’re from the Special Action Departnt!"

The Ghost King squinted and said.

Master Lang glanced at the Ghost King, and the Ghost King’s eyes blinked slightly.

"Oh? Special Action Departnt? No wonder, haha, since that’s the case, we’re on the sa side. I assu your task is to protect him?" Shi Changxin pointed to Professor Tao.

"Indeed!"

Master Lang nodded, "We were sent by our superiors to ensure the safety of Professor Tao and to protect his research data."

"Oh!"

Shi Changxin nodded and said, "The quality of the National Security Bureau Special Action Departnt mbers has improved from before! You two young ones, your skills are comndable, especially this young one. If I’m not mistaken, you should be using Gu, am I right?"

With that, Shi Changxin pointed at the Ghost King.

"Yes!"

At this mont, the eerie smile on the Ghost King’s face had vanished, replaced by a humble smile fitting for a junior greeting a senior, with a hint of shyness.

Even Song Yun was surprised that the Ghost King could show such an expression.