Super Gene Hunting Ground-Chapter 1048 - 1042: Why Is Someone Trying to Assassinate Us? (3 Updates)

"Awoooo—"

A giant wolf let out a wretched howl, instantly engulfed by the twin-headed giant crocodile's flames, turning into a roasted wolf.

The other five giant wolves immediately abandoned their attack on Yang Xiao and the others, and turned to pounce on the three giant crocodiles.

Xiao He and Xiao Gang immediately joined Yang Xiao in the battle against Fan Ni.

The three surrounded Fan Ni.

Initially, Fan Ni was already struggling against Yang Xiao's two-star divine weapon and frenzied swordsmanship. Now, with Xiao He wielding a two-star divine weapon joining the attack, and Xiao Gang also at an empire level advanced realm,

the tide instantly turned.

Yang Xiao shouted loudly; the killing aura of the Broken Rainbow Sword in his hand surged and stabbed into Fan Ni's defensive light shield.

Fan Ni was pinned between Xiao He and Xiao Gang on his left and right, unable to dodge.

With a "crack" sound,

Fan Ni's defensive light shield shattered, and the killing aura from the Broken Rainbow Sword pierced through Fan Ni's body.

At the same time, the killing aura from Xiao He's longsword also pierced into Fan Ni's body.

Xiao He's massive hammer violently struck Fan Ni's chest.

"Boom,"

Fan Ni's body was sent flying several dozen meters, landing motionless on the ground.

Yang Xiao swung the Broken Rainbow Sword from afar, and its domineering killing aura instantly cleaved Fan Ni's body into two halves.

The three turned together, watching the distant battle between the three giant crocodiles and five giant wolves. The violent killing aura pulverized the trees and shrubs within dozens of meters into powder.

Among the five giant wolves, two were at the empire middle level, while the rest were at the empire level primary realm.

The Wolf King fought one giant crocodile alone, while the other four giant wolves battled the remaining two crocodiles.

Although the combat power of the giant wolves was at a disadvantage, they possessed higher intelligence and cooperative fighting spirit. Moreover, their ferocity was akin to that of the crocodiles. For a moment, the battle was evenly matched, with both sides sustaining injuries.

In the distant forest, a few experts hiding in the shadows saw the situation unfold and gasped, unable to comprehend the sudden appearance of the wolf pack and the giant crocodiles.

However, they did see that Fan Ni had been killed by Yang Xiao and the others.

At that moment, they too felt a strong sense of threat, and they couldn't understand why Yang Xiao and Xiao He both possessed two-star divine weapons.

Clearly, this was not as simple as it seemed, and those 10 billion crystal coins were not easy to earn.

The three experts did not take advantage of the chaos to assassinate Xiao He but remained hidden in the trees, quietly watching the situation unfold.

Cui Yuan had already lit the four campfires, illuminating the surroundings brightly.

Wang Qian fed Gong Yu two Big Blood Pills and other healing elixirs, quickly bandaging his wounds.

Gong Yu lay on the ground, his breathing slowly stabilizing, and he opened his eyes.

Clearly, Gong Yu, Cui Yuan, and Wang Qian were all stunned by the scene before them. They usually cultivated within the academy; even the duels between classmates weren't as bloody and brutal, stopping short of actual injury.

Yang Xiao and Xiao He watched the far-off battle between the giant crocodiles and wolves, the shocking roars echoing continuously through the night sky.

"Yang Xiao, what should we do?"

Xiao He asked.

Yang Xiao calmly replied:

"While they are locked in battle, the three of us will charge over. I'll take care of one giant crocodile, and each of you will handle a giant wolf. Only by eliminating them can we remove the threat against us."

Xiao He nodded.

The three armed themselves and dashed forward swiftly.

Yang Xiao charged at the giant crocodile fighting the Wolf King from about thirty meters away, leaping into the air and flying over, his Broken Rainbow Sword slashing down towards the crocodile's body.

The violent killing aura split the night sky,

With a "puff,"

cutting the giant crocodile's body in two.

The giant crocodile, already grappling with the Wolf King, never expected an overhead attack from Yang Xiao.

Even after being cleaved in half, the giant crocodile didn't immediately die but let out a wretched scream, turning and unleashing a fiery dragon dozens of meters long at Yang Xiao.

Illuminating half the night sky.

Several kilometers away, students at Flying Leopard Academy heard the colossal roar in the distance, and now seeing a fiery dragon streak across the sky, they could only wonder what kind of ferocious battle was unfolding, their hearts deeply shaken.

However, in this forest at night, each team faced various dangers and was preoccupied with their own safety. No one would be foolish enough to run over for a look.

Yang Xiao performed a mid-air somersault, dodging the fire dragon's attack.

The giant wolf seized this opportunity, leaping and pouncing on the crocodile, biting its neck with its giant jaws.

Yang Xiao descended from the air, slashing the giant wolf along the way, splitting the night sky.

"Puff!"

The Wolf King was cleaved in two.

On the other side, Xiao He and Xiao Gang each killed a giant wolf.

Realizing the unfavorable situation, the remaining two giant wolves howled and darted into the forest, disappearing into the darkness instantly.

The two giant crocodiles, now severely wounded from battling the wolves, saw their companion slain and felt inclined to retreat, unleashing a fire dragon at Xiao He and Xiao Gang.

Xiao He and Xiao Gang quickly dodged backward.

The fire dragon from the crocodile arced through the air,

taking advantage of the chance, the crocodile turned and charged madly into the forest, crashing with explosive sounds as dozens of large trees snapped and fell.

Xiao He paused and asked:

"Yang Xiao, should we chase them?"

"No, let them go. The forest is deep, and the night is dark. Chasing them would put us at a disadvantage, especially since Gong Yu and the others still need us. It's only the first half of the night, and who knows how many demon beasts might come attacking in the latter half."

Xiao He nodded, and the three returned to the campfire.

Wang Qian and Cui Yuan watched both astounded by Yang Xiao and the others returning after the battle, staring blankly.

"You two, add some wood to the campfires, make the flames brighter."

Wang Qian and Cui Yuan, hearing this, mechanically stepped forward, grabbed wood, and placed it on the four campfires, feeding the flames which roared higher.

Yang Xiao walked over to Gong Yu, squatting down.

"How are you? You won't die, right?"

Feeling thankful to Gong Yu, Yang Xiao knew that if Gong Yu hadn't lit the campfires and inadvertently uncovered Fan Ni's ambush, it might have been him lying on the ground instead.

If Yang Xiao had fallen, there was a strong possibility everyone would have been wiped out tonight.

Gong Yu forced a weak smile and said softly:

"Wang Qian gave me Big Blood Pills, the injury is under control."

"Good, rest well. By morning, you should have recovered more than half. Let me know if you need anything."

"Thank you."

"It should be me thanking you. If you hadn't intercepted that strike from the ambusher earlier, I might be lying down now."

Saying this, Yang Xiao stood up and glanced at Xiao He and the others.

"It's strange. Why would someone try to ambush us?

Right, I should check on the ambusher's body for clues about their identity."

Yang Xiao, holding the Broken Rainbow Sword, walked towards the edge of the campfire, spotting Fan Ni's body in the light's glow.

Xiao He said to Xiao Gang:

"Stay here and keep watch, I'll go help Yang Xiao."

So saying, Xiao He drew his longsword and ran to assist Yang Xiao, wary of an ambush.

Yang Xiao, not daring to linger far, hoisted Fan Ni's body and walked back, with Xiao He covering his rear.

Returning to the campfire, Yang Xiao removed the black veil from Fan Ni's face.

Xiao He took one look and exclaimed,

"Oh, it's him."

"Do you recognize him?"

Yang Xiao glanced at Xiao He.

Xiao He nodded,

"I've been at Flying Leopard Academy for over ten years and have seen him a few times at academy gatherings; he's Fan Ni ranked tenth on the combat power list at Flying Leopard Academy."

"Damn, that explains his fierce combat abilities;

if I didn't have this two-star divine weapon, I'd have been killed by him,

but why would he try to assassinate us?

Notice how he covered his face, clearly intending to kill us while fearing recognition."

Yang Xiao looked at Xiao He,

Xiao He, Xiao Gang, and Wang Qian, upon hearing Yang Xiao's question, exchanged glances, each one feeling their heart skip a beat,

an unsettling mood enveloped their hearts.