At the Crimson Gold Battle Group headquarters, eight battle flags unfurled in the howling wind.Inside the main tent, the lights cast the shadows of several battalion commanders onto the tent walls, creating an atmosphere as heavy as a lead block soaked in water, mixed with an inexpressible awkwardness.Everyone's gaze flickered, and while pretending to drink tea, they secretly glanced at Qin Tian and Li Wufeng sitting opposite them. No one had expected that these two battalions, which had been thrown out as sacrificial pawns, would actually be able to chew through the tough bone that was Demon Cave Number Two. Even more unexpected was that Qin Tian could, by himself, cut down two Rank Six Demon.This outcome was like a resounding slap across the face, leaving the entire battle group somewhat stunned.The teams that were considered sacrifices not only returned alive but also achieved immense Achievements, plunging the Crimson Gold Battle Group into unprecedented embarrassment.Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the First Battalion and Third Battalion must hate Yan Song to the core and would never again obey the orders of the Regimental Headquarters; and a wolf-like character such as Qin Tian, capable of fighting Rank 6 with Rank 5, held solid battle merits and the loyalty of the troops, giving him every right to contend with Yan Song, who hailed from the Golden Family.The air within the tent seemed to hold its breath, waiting to see who would make the first move in this dragon-tiger struggle.The six battalion commanders knew perfectly well that this matter couldn't be avoided. Yan Song had the Golden Family backing him, and Qin Tian also came from the mysterious Seventh Bureau, with numerous trump cards. Both sides were formidable powers not to be trifled with, yet being part of the battle group, they ultimately had to place their chips on the scale.The military merits distributed when Demon Cave Number One was destroyed were still in their possession, and that tangible benefit, even if they disdained Yan Song's sinister methods, now forced them to tacitly stand behind him.Their gaze returned to Qin Tian, seeing that he still maintained his unperturbed demeanor, his fingertips casually stroking the rim of his teacup, as if the undercurrents in the tent had nothing to do with him.Li Wufeng, on the other hand, was completely different; his back was ramrod straight, and he met everyone's gaze without flinching, his eyes filled with sharpness and ferocity.The wind outside the tent suddenly intensified, making the battle flags flap loudly, and the candlelight flickered violently, illuminating the calmness on Qin Tian's face and the determination in Li Wufeng's eyes even more clearly."Are they all here?"In the distant central command tent, Yan Song held a white porcelain teacup between his fingertips, gently blowing away the tea foam floating on the surface. The red-dai tea in the cup was a rare treasure he had brought from his hometown; the tea leaves unfurled like sparrow tongues, and the steam carried a clear orchid fragrance.Whenever a critical moment arose, he would brew a pot, watching the tea liquor gradually change from amber to rouge red, and his restless mind would settle with it. This was a habit he had developed since his youth, and it was also the unique composure of a Golden Family scion."Everyone is here, all eight battalion commanders are waiting in the main tent," the adjutant replied, bowing. He lifted a silver pot and added some mountain spring water to the teacup; the sound of the water hitting the cup wall was exceptionally crisp."Good."Yan Song tilted his head and drained the remaining tea in his cup. The tea was slightly astringent on the throat but left a hint of sweetness in its aftertaste.He set down the teacup, tapped his fingertips lightly on his knee, and as he stood up, his military boots scuffed the felt carpet on the ground with a faint friction sound. He raised a hand to adjust the golden embroidery on his military uniform collar, and a cold, sharp smile suddenly curved his lips."Qin Tian, next it's our stage." His lips curled slightly, and his eyes surged with a determined sharpness, "I hope you can handle this play."Before his words finished, he had already strode out of the tent, the sound of his military boots on the flagstone path as firm as drumbeats.The sunlight fell on his tall back, gilding the military uniform embroidered with the family crest, yet it could not hide the deep-seated coldness in his eyes—what if a pawn turned the tables?It was still Yan Song who held the authority of the battle group. Qin Tian, you cannot overturn the heavens.After Yan Song left, the adjutant quietly tidied his used tea set. The white porcelain teacup was carefully wiped clean, and the fragments of red-dai tea were swept into a copper basin, his movements meticulous. The candlelight flickered in the tent, making his face, alternately bright and dark in the shadows, appear even more profound, and a cold arc slowly curved his lips.With a 'thwack', Yan Song pushed open the tent flap and sat majestically in the main seat, his gaze like a knife sweeping across the room, pausing for several seconds especially on Qin Tian and Li Wufeng.Under everyone's gaze, he spoke in a calm tone:"The meeting begins. Today's meeting is a post-battle summary."He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone in the tent, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table, making a rhythmic 'thump-thump' sound."In today's battle, our regiment split into two routes and simultaneously annihilated Demon Cave Number One and Demon Cave Number Two. Our military achievements are formidable, showcasing the iron-blooded combat power of our Crimson Gold Battle Group."At this point, he suddenly changed the subject, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Especially the First Battalion and Third Battalion, under the leadership of Battalion Commander Qin and Battalion Commander Li, were able to successfully chew through a tough bone, which truly surprised me. It seems entrusting Demon Cave Number Two to you was a correct decision."These words sounded like praise, but to Li Wufeng's ears, they were particularly grating. Yan Song deliberately downplayed the fact of them being 'sacrificial pawns' and instead claimed credit for his own decision.Li Wufeng's fist, hidden under the table, clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force, almost digging into the flesh of his palm. He subconsciously glanced at Qin Tian beside him, but saw that the other's face was as calm as a deep pool, his dark, profound eyes slightly narrowed, seemingly focused on some inconspicuous spot, completely disregarding the veiled barbs in Yan Song's words.He instantly understood what Qin Tian was looking at.It was the ruby ring on Yan Song's right index finger. Only half an hour ago had he learned from others that this seemingly luxurious ornament was actually 'Burning Heaven Purgatory,' one of the Ten Famous Guns, renowned for its destructive power.Yan Song had used this very gun to destroy Demon Cave Number One with a single strike."Hmph, for one of the Ten Famous Guns to fall into the hands of such a despicable scoundrel is truly a waste of a heavenly treasure," Li Wufeng cursed bitterly in his heart, an uncontrollable rage surging in his chest.Yan Song looked at the undisguised anger on Li Wufeng's face, and the coldness in his heart grew stronger. Qin Tian was a tough nut to crack, but what right did Li Wufeng have to bare his fangs at him?Just wait, I'll deal with you first!Yan Song leaned slightly forward, his elbows resting on the table, just as he was about to speak and cause trouble, a strange sensation of weakness suddenly shot from his spine to the top of his head, as if all his strength had been drained.His fingers trembled violently, and his shoulders, usually as steady as a rock, swayed. A white mist instantly clouded his vision."Not good!" Yan Song's heart pounded. He immediately realized he had been poisoned.Before he could dwell on when he had been poisoned, he instinctively tried to use his spiritual energy to force out the toxin, but found his dantian felt as if it had been stuffed with a damp wad of cotton, unresponsive to his command.The moment his face changed drastically, a sky-obscuring gale suddenly rose outside the tent."Boom!"The sharp tearing sound of canvas pierced their eardrums, and the profound iron supports holding up the tent groaned under the immense strain. The entire main tent was actually ripped from its roots by a colossal force, disintegrating into countless fragments. Sunlight poured in unobstructed, illuminating everyone's stunned faces, and also illuminating the rapidly approaching ink-black demonic energy in the sky.That demonic energy was like a living creature dragged from the abyss, carrying shattered rocks and dust, emitting a sharp howl. Wherever it passed, vegetation snapped.Even more terrifying to Yan Song was that the violent aura contained within that astonishing surge of air was locked onto him!"Not good, it's coming for me!" Yan Song's pupils contracted, and his face changed dramatically.

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