Chapter 156: Spirit Tree Defense Battle

From morning until noon, within the area guarded by the 18th Unit, the battle was nearing its end.

Li Canghai began to inspect various points to assess the casualties and make arrangements for the next phase of defenses. He wanted to see how the team members were doing.

Initially, he had little confidence in the youngest group, Qin Tian and Alan, thinking he might have to collect their bodies. Who could have predicted that they not only remained unharmed but also managed to kill a Tier Five Dark Druid?

"Is what he said true?"

Li Canghai was still in disbelief: "The two of you killed a Tier Five Dark Druid?"

Alan waved his hand and said,

"It had nothing to do with me. Qin Tian killed it."

Li Canghai looked at Qin Tian, but the young man’s stern face showed no expression, as if what had happened didn’t concern him.

Then, Li Canghai’s gaze moved over the long black rifle.

Sniper

Rune Sniper Rifle?

Has the Rune Sniper Rifle become powerful enough to take down a Tier Five?

Li Canghai was shocked, knowing that he himself was a Tier Five Spiritualist. If Qin Tian could gun down a Tier Five Dark Druid, then he also had the capability to kill him.

Turns out there’s a true dragon lurking in my squad~

Adjusting his mood, Li Canghai said to Brother Lei:

"Old Lei, I have a solution. Let me know if it works for you."

"The Dark Druid was injured by you guys, but it entered our territory, and Qin Tian delivered the final shot. Both sides contributed. How about splitting the combat merits in half? When Qin Tian’s merits come in, he can exchange half of them for resources and then hand them over to you."

"How can that be!"

Before Qin Tian could respond, one of Brother Lei’s underlings was already unhappy.

"If it weren’t for them snatching the kill, we could have caught up and slaughtered the Dark Druid. Why give half of the combat merits to them? If anything, all of it should go to them."

"You’re dreaming!"

Alan said angrily, "We killed it, why should we give you guys any of it, let alone all of it. Not even half!"

"Captain Li, it seems your team members aren’t grateful~"

Brother Lei smirked coldly, "In that case, don’t blame us for being impolite."

Seeing this, Li Canghai also showed a helpless expression.

Qin Tian and Alan were young and inexperienced, having just joined. They had no idea of the weight the Huoshan Mercenary Corps carried.

Not to mention he was just a vice-captain; even the main captain of the 18th Unit wouldn’t want to mess with the Huoshan Mercenary Corps.

"Qin Tian, Alan, listen to me."

Li Canghai tried his best to persuade them, "There will be plenty of opportunities to gain merits in the future. Don’t sacrifice the big picture for small gains."

Alan remained silent, refusing to concede on this matter.

Li Canghai could see Alan’s stance; kids were like this, lacking in adaptability.

"Qin Tian, what do you think?" Li Canghai asked.

Compared to Alan, Qin Tian, though also young, was clearly more mature. He hoped this young man understood his well-intentioned advice.

"I think..."

Qin Tian calmly said, "Not really."

He wasn’t someone stubborn. If the enemy was strong and he was weak, he didn’t see conceding as a humiliating thing. However, the people in front of him clearly weren’t qualified to make him bow down.

"Good, that’s gutsy!"

Brother Lei also got riled up; since these two youngsters weren’t taking the step he offered, there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

"Captain Li, better stand back, lest you get blood splattered on your face later," Brother Lei said with a sneer.

Seeing Brother Lei’s attitude, Li Canghai could only sigh helplessly.

As a vice-captain, he had already done enough, but unfortunately, the two didn’t appreciate it.

He had just met Qin Tian and Alan, and it wasn’t worth offending the Huoshan Mercenary Corps for two team members he wasn’t close with.

"Alan, listen to my instructions."

Right then, a calm voice from Qin Tian suddenly echoed in Alan’s mind.

Alan was startled as his peripheral vision glanced at Qin Tian on the left. Immediately, Qin Tian’s voice sounded again in his mind.

"Don’t look. This is my ability. In a moment, just focus on blocking Brother Lei and his first wave of attacks. Leave the rest to me."

A cool voice carried a hint of killing intent.

This time, Qin Tian was genuinely angered by this arrogant, lawless group of mercenaries.

Along the way, his opponents were Beastmen, the Insect Race, and even the Evil God. After enduring so many cruel and brutal battles, how could he take the so-called Huoshan Mercenary Corps seriously?

If they dared to make a move, he wouldn’t mind going on a killing spree.

Alan nodded silently, fixing his gaze on Brother Lei.

However, just as both sides were about to make a move, several eagle cries suddenly came from overhead.

Screech~~

A few green vines dropped from above, and an Elf Warrior stood on the back of a giant eagle, shouting:

"You all come up and follow me to protect the Purple Wisteria Spirit Tree."

"Is the Purple Wisteria Spirit Tree in danger?"

Alan’s face tensed, quickly saying, "Qin Tian, let’s go!"

With that, he ignored Brother Lei and the others, directly grabbing the green vine and climbed onto the back of the giant eagle in no time.

After that, neither Qin Tian nor Brother Lei and his entourage moved.

They were all wary of the opponent making a surprise attack while climbing.

"What’s the hold-up? Get up here!"

Overhead, the Elf Warrior’s tone was heavy.

Alan was also urging, "Qin Tian, let’s go!"

Qin Tian gave Brother Lei a deep look, grabbed the green vine with one hand, holding his gun with the other as he let Alan pull him upwards.

"Brother Lei, are we going or not?"

The underlings whispered quietly.

"We are going,"

Brother Lei’s lips barely moved, and he spoke in a very low voice, "We’ll seize an opportunity to deal with them amidst the chaos."

"Yes!"

Several underlings with glimmering eyes grabbed the green vine and climbed onto the back of the giant eagle.

With his experience, Li Canghai could tell from Brother Lei and his underlings’ expressions what they were planning.

"Sigh."

He sighed inwardly and followed them in silence.

Heh, it looks like you’re not giving up just yet~

Qin Tian’s eyes flashed with a cold gleam. No matter how softly Brother Lei spoke, it couldn’t escape his ears.

This group of mercenaries still thought that the chaos of the battlefield could give them an opportunity.

Little did they know, their target was a true battlefield killing god.

Just now, the face-to-face scenario had many limitations.

Once the situation turned chaotic, he’d make them realize that mercenaries were always just mercenaries, not even worthy of carrying the bags for a Professional Soldier.

Screech~~~

The giant eagle flapped its wings, soaring towards the distance.

On the back of the giant eagle, Qin Tian noticed that Alan looked tense and anxious, constantly murmuring, "Faster, even faster!"

Seeing this, Qin Tian’s eyes carried a hint of emotion.

"Don’t panic!"

Qin Tian placed a hand on Alan’s shoulder and said solemnly:

"Remember, the more urgent the situation, the quicker you must calm down. Don’t let emotions affect your judgment and reaction."

Qin Tian’s voice seemed to carry a magical power.

Upon hearing it, Alan pursed his lips, adjusted his breath, and gradually his expression grew firm.

"I understand,"