The Water Drop Organization's thousands of mutant firebirds moved out all at once, making it impossible not to attract attention. Xiao Tian could only temporarily retreat in response.

Although a single firebird is nothing to fear, the power released by even the weakest of attacks becomes significant when the numbers are sufficient.

As the mighty mutant firebird swarm surged like a rolling black cloud, the Water Drop Organization's five top-level experts also made their move, intending to seize the Five Elements Crystal under the cover of the firebirds.

At this moment, the top experts, who were fighting to the death earlier, simultaneously stopped, then unleashed their special skills without holding back, while Xiao Tian had already retreated dozens of meters away.

Even though there were thousands of mutant firebirds, they were up against nearly a hundred Dark List experts. On average, each expert only faced about a dozen birds, naturally creating a one-sided scenario.

One moment, the sky was shrouded in dark clouds casting shadows, and the next, the mutated firebirds all froze in mid-air, their charred bodies slowly disintegrating, revealing the gentle sunlight once again.

This scene made Thunder King Salon, who was lurking in the shadows intending to deliver a deadly blow to Xiao Tian, feel a pang of remorse. This time, he really suffered a huge loss.

These thousands of mutant firebirds were practically the entire stock of the Water Drop's biochemical laboratory, and he had borrowed them due to his high rank, only to see them vanish in an instant without fulfilling their intended role.

If acquiring the biochemical crystal was successful in this round, no further explanation would be necessary. However, if they failed to obtain it and suffered such significant losses, even he, with his esteemed position in the Water Drop Organization, would face considerable repercussions.

To some extent, the Water Drop Organization's biochemical laboratory holds greater sway within the organization than most high-ranking officials. Apart from the leader and one or two others, no one else can compete with its authority! 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Though the personnel in the laboratory aren't particularly strong themselves, their minds, ideas, and technologies are enough to shake any country in the world.

A regular logistics member there is equivalent in importance to someone like Lauren, a Four-Pointed Star officer; thus, their significance is evident!

In contemplation, the situation on the ground changed once again, making Thunder King Salon even more anxious.

"Are those idiots all blind? Not a single one of them is attacking Xiao Tian?!" Thunder King Salon cursed in dismay, knowing internally that it wasn't that those experts wouldn't attack, but that they dared not to.

Signaling the Water Drop Organization's five top-level experts to strike, Thunder King Salon calmed himself, eyeing Xiao Tian like a lurking venomous snake waiting for an opportunity.

As soon as the five appeared, they were confronted by two frosty beauties blocking their path, with dozens of followers standing behind them. Although most were ineffectual rookies, a few could still pose a threat.

Ghost Face displayed a cold expression, holding a fist-sized crystal ball in front of him, with various colors of smoke-like substances swirling within, resembling a transparent energy bullet.

Celestial Punishment Daoist, gripping his longsword in reverse, glared at the five from the Water Drop Organization, his True Essence fluctuating without restraint, bearing down on his opponents.

The Lei Tong brothers stood firm with a sword each, slowly gathering energy, ready to unleash their signature technique, Twin Sword Fusion!

Though tensions seemed high on the surface, none planned to act immediately. According to Xiao Tian's instruction, they were only to support from the sidelines and watch Lin Bingxuan and Melinda make their move.

Of course, providing minimal life insurance was fundamental, but Xiao Tian tasked them not to intervene unless their lives were directly threatened, regardless of other injuries.

Even Ghost Face, the aloof scientific expert, couldn't help but criticize him for his lack of compassion!

This was, of course, Xiao Tian's deliberate plan. Although Lin Bingxuan had learned many combat techniques and moves, training and actual combat were two entirely different things. Regardless of the excellence of training results, many unexpected differences arise in actual combat!

Each move practiced during training is a somewhat rigid and inflexible move. No matter how elegant it may seem, it cannot be executed perfectly step-by-step in real combat. Adapting on the spot is even harder to master than the moves themselves.

For Lin Bingxuan, this was a rare opportunity for growth and learning, while even Melinda, an experienced fighter, could benefit greatly. After all, opportunities to fight freely with so many expert guardians are scarce.

In the pain of experience, one grows and becomes stronger. Although Xiao Tian can replace many tasks, personal combat experience, tactical application, and timing cannot be taught.

Only through personal experimentation and reflection can one develop their combat style and thought process. This is the fundamental quality of a qualified expert!

With little pre-battle dialogue, Lin Bingxuan and Melinda calmly sprang into action like goddesses bathing in sunlight, initiating the attack without hesitation.

In midair, Lin Bingxuan released an Endless Life energy towards Melinda, warming her heart and resolving not to rely on this external energy.

She knew Lin Bingxuan was worried about her, but years of solitary experience taught Melinda not to depend heavily on foreign powers.

Though their relationship had grown to near sisterly bonds, betrayal would never occur again, these emotions held no bearing. Melinda was independent.

In this respect, she was unwilling to rely on anyone, even Xiao Tian!

Since Duoduo developed new attributes, Lin Bingxuan was truly facing combat for the first time, not acting as a simple auxiliary, which filled her with uncertainty but also excitement.

In midair, Lin Bingxuan unleashed Endless Life in reverse, causing the energy in her meridians to transform from pure and clear to a deep and powerful force.

This extraordinary change made her realize that this is what ordinary experts refer to as True Qi!

What used to be a warm energy in her meridians suddenly transformed into True Qi with a sharp aura. Lin Bingxuan could not describe this subtle feeling, only that it was entirely different from before.

Seeing just two seemingly weak women attack, the five experts exchanged glances. Although they didn't realize they were being used as mere training dummies, they felt a sense of disdain.

The five nodded simultaneously, then, without hesitation, unleashed various mutant creatures they carried with them.

They remained unmoving, confident that these Biochemical Beasts were enough to handle the two women.

Thunder King Salon, lurking in the shadows, couldn't help but curse loudly again: "This is fucking stupid! At this point, what chivalry are you pretending? Grab those two while you have the chance, and everything will be settled!"