I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 462 Destroying the Demon Clan’s Spy Organization
Apart from this intelligence, another important piece of information had forced Wang Lan to spend so much time researching: in the past six months, the suppression by the Law had been weakening.
The human race might not have felt it clearly, but for the Demon Clan, it was glaringly obvious. Their strength was visibly growing stronger, and this sensation was exhilarating.
"Wang Lan, how’s it going? Any discoveries?" Wang Qianfeng asked, somewhat impatient.
"Ever since the Demon Clan spy Wang Lan in Suzhou City was wiped out by us two years ago, their network hadn’t recovered. Then, six months ago, a spy chief codenamed ’Disk’ was air-dropped in. Disk spent half a year integrating the Demon Clan’s spy network in Suzhou City, managing to contact only forty spies, all of whom were in a dormant state. This guy is one of Disk’s subordinates, so he happens to know those forty names. The spies responsible for the assassination attempt on my aunt weren’t local agents from Suzhou City; they came from Qin’an City with Yu Ruohuai. The Suzhou City spy team only found out what happened after that group was completely wiped out that night."
"Whether they did it or not, all Demon Clan spies deserve to die."
"He only knows the codenames and real names of forty spies. He doesn’t know their exact identities or locations, so we still need to investigate," Wang Lan said, opening his computer.
He typed dozens of names into the computer, initiating a search using Xiao Ai’s cloud computing capabilities. About half an hour later, the results appeared: the forty names yielded a list of over a hundred potential identities.
"Most of them aren’t confirmed; there are two or three alternative identities for each. So, these individuals require further vetting."
"Where is the spies’ headquarters?"
"In the White Elephant District. A chess and card room there serves as the Demon Clan’s communication station." Wang Lan clicked, and a photo from a street surveillance camera appeared before them.
"Send Wang Qi and Jiajia to the Tianjian Bureau. They caused us such a huge mess today; we’ll return the favor with a surprise for them tonight."
They got into the car driven by Wang Qianfeng, and the convoy set off again for the Tianjian Bureau. Although there were only forty dormant spies, the list Wang Lan had compiled contained over a hundred names. For the Tianjian Bureau, which operated on the principle of "rather catch the wrong person than let one escape," this wasn’t an issue.
The subsequent vetting could be continued at the Tianjian Bureau.
「As dusk settled」
A convoy of sealed vehicles slowly drove into Modu City’s Star Martial Academy, heading into its warehouse. A car door opened, and Qing Emperor Yu Qing stepped out, his expression grave. Spotting a silver-haired elder at the front of the crowd, Yu Qing quickly approached.
"Eld Di! Why have you come in person?"
Eld Di should have stepped down after the battle a year ago. He had burned through his vital qi and blood, a power that could only flare once in a lifetime, and his health had been deteriorating ever since. Fortunately, Eld Di had always focused on recuperation, and his strong underlying constitution remained, making him appear much more spirited than others in their seventies or eighties.
"Ah, the legendary demigod, King Jiangshan. How could I not come to pay my respects? How was your journey? Was it peaceful?"
"I remained on high alert the entire way. Sony isn’t foolish enough to try and snatch it," Yu Qing replied. Though his demeanor was refined, his words radiated strong confidence.
"Sony didn’t dare target the Raw Jade, so he went to Suzhou City. This afternoon, just after Wang Qi’s plane took off, before it even left Suzhou City airspace, Sony destroyed it in a single blow."
"What? Then Miss Wang Qi... is she...?"
"Wang Qi is fine. Luckily, Wang Lan was escorting her personally and used instant movement to save them at the critical moment. But the seventeen warriors in the escort detail..."
Yu Qing’s brow furrowed slightly. "Can Emperor Bai, Ming Emperor, and Xuan Emperor spare any aid?"
"They can’t spare anyone for now. Although Wang Lan’s strength is considerable, there’s still a significant gap between him and Sony. Sony’s objective is clear: create diversions and use his speed advantage to wage guerrilla warfare against us. Moreover, I’m certain Sony will soon learn that Wang Qi is unharmed, and he will strike again quickly."
"Then I’m the only one who can go to Suzhou City," Yu Qing said, his expression grave.
"If you go, who will protect the Raw Jade?"
"We’ll figure something out. I refuse to believe those Paradise Bird people can monitor our every move."
「Suzhou City. Night had completely fallen.」
Wang Lan’s original mission was to protect his aunt. However, considering that Sony, the Sonic, might be present, Wang Lan had to participate in the operation. Even though I say Sony is powerful and I’m no match for him, not being a match doesn’t mean I can’t exchange a few blows.
Wang Lan was now at the peak of the Galaxy Stage; his normal strength was on par with a Titled Strongman. If he activated his Phoenix Form, the Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious Form would grant him the combat power of a Half-step Star Soul, while the Space Phoenix Form could ensure his survival.
Furthermore, Wang Lan had left coordinates at the Tianjian Bureau, ensuring he could return instantly if the Bureau came under attack.
Wang Lan and Lu Zhao, along with several Star Sea Stage experts dispatched from Jin City, would raid the Demon Clan’s spy headquarters. The remaining personnel would apprehend those on the suspicious list.
The night remained vibrant, filled with lights and revelry. On the streets, crowds bustled, people coming and going.
Silently, outside an inconspicuous chess and card room in a remote old school district of the White Elephant District, civilians were slowly evacuated. To avoid alerting their targets, the Suzhou City guards were all in plain clothes, disguised as various pedestrians.
The chess and card room wasn’t open for business today, but figures moved within its inner room. Flickering lights illuminated these figures, their swaying light casting grotesque, terrifying, and bizarre shadows on the walls.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze wafted in, causing the curtains to sway slightly. A figure appeared eerily in the room, clad in a black bodysuit that clung tightly to his skin. Even his head was covered by a snug hood, revealing only two chilling eyes.
The figure surveyed the room, filled with what seemed like a chaotic revelry of demons, yet showed no discomfort. A deep voice buzzed, "You’ve sent me over ten coded messages to come here... What for?"
"Mr. Sony, we just received intelligence. Wang Qi is not dead," the leading high-ranking Demon Clan member said in a low voice.
"Impossible! I watched Wang Qi board the plane. I destroyed that plane. There couldn’t be a single survivor."
"We have absolute confidence in your abilities, Mr. Sony, but please take a look at this." The Demon Clan member produced a stack of photos. Sony took them, and a flicker of astonishment crossed his eyes as he looked.
The photos showed Wang Lan, Wang Qi, and Song Jia getting into a Tianjian Bureau car and driving away.
At first glance, Sony thought they were photos from that afternoon, showing the Tianjian Bureau escorting them to the airport. However, the timestamp on the photos read 3:30 PM. Sony clearly remembered the plane had taken off at 3:00 PM.
"Rest assured, Mr. Sony, the timestamps on the photos are absolutely accurate. We don’t know why, but Wang Qi and the other two definitely survived. Perhaps they never boarded the plane, and today’s flight was merely a decoy."
"It couldn’t have been a decoy," Sony replied in a low voice. He recalled that at the exact moment he shot down the plane, he had faintly sensed a fluctuation of Space Attribute Star Energy.
As a speedster, I’m more sensitive to spatial fluctuations than others. I can detect even the slightest disturbance. At the time, I thought it was just a minor tear in space caused by my own attack, so I paid it no mind.
Space Attribute? Sony’s gaze instantly turned icy.
I can confidently say, no one in the world is faster than me. No, I can proudly state that no one can match my speed. Among the twelve Star Soul Realm powerhouses globally, my speed is in a league of its own—the undisputed top tier. Because of my unparalleled speed, I can go wherever I wish. Jade Country or White Eagle Country, it makes no difference; I don’t need to hide my identity. So what if you find me? Who can stop me? But I know that if a Space Attribute Star Martial Warrior were to appear, I’d have reason to worry. The only thing that can counter my extreme speed is Space-time Attributes. No matter how fast you are, even if you could catch light, it still takes time. But Space Attribute can ignore distance, and Time Attribute can ignore time.
"Number two on Paradise Bird’s kill list, is it?" Murderous intent flared in Sony’s eyes. "Then you can just die."
The moment his words landed, Sony’s figure flickered and vanished without a trace.
The dozen or so Demon Clan spies present were momentarily stunned. He arrived without a trace and left just as silently?
Less than three seconds after Sony vanished, all the Demon Clan spies suddenly became alert.
"Not good—!"
"Thunder Lockdown—!" a thunderous roar echoed.
The Demon Clan spies instantly unleashed their full power. BOOM! The chess and card room disintegrated into a cloud of dust. When seven or eight high-ranking Demon Clan spies burst out and saw the forces arrayed to encircle them, their faces turned deathly pale.
What kind of insane lineup is this? Four Star Sea Stage masters, five or six Galaxy Stage experts, and who knows how many Tianjian Bureau special operatives surrounding them, forming a Sky Net blockade! A Sky Net formation—escape is impossible, even with wings!
"Mr. Sony! Save us—!" Disk shrieked. Paired with the appropriate reaction image, it would undoubtedly be captioned, "My Lord Fengxian, save me!"
But after several seconds, the surroundings remained empty. With Sony’s speed as the Sonic, he could have whisked us away instantly if he wanted to save us. There’s only one reason he hasn’t appeared: Sony won’t save us.
"Leader, could it be that Sony..."
"Impossible. Jade Country wants nothing more than to tear Sony limb from limb. But he won’t lift a finger to save us either. After all, we’re not Paradise Bird."
"Forget it! We fight them! For the Divine Clan—!"
A Demon Clan spy roared and charged. His voice still echoed when a precisely targeted Star Martial Skill struck him. BOOM! His body instantly exploded.
"A bunch of fish in a barrel! Why not surrender obediently?"
"Kill—!" The Demon Clan was renowned for its fearlessness in the face of death. Knowing it was futile, they still charged at Lu Zhao. Seeing this, Lu Zhao abandoned any hope of taking them alive.
Star Power surged around him. Together with the two Star Sea Stage experts who had come as reinforcements from Jin City, he launched a Super S-rank composite Star Martial Skill.
"BOOM—!"
The wide-area Star Martial Skill struck the seven Demon Clan members mid-air. Their figures froze within the curtain of light, and in an instant, seven "fireworks" exploded in the sky. Against such thorough preparations, the Demon Clan members, trapped like fish in a barrel, had no means of resistance.
Just as Lu Zhao’s mind began to relax slightly, an intense premonition of danger suddenly gripped his heart.
Lu Zhao spun around like lightning. The void behind him rippled slightly, and within that distortion, a ghostly figure flickered in and out of existence, like a reflection on water.
