THE VAGRANT: CRISIS CORE
Diving in the Shallow Pool

Arriving at the port of Qinhuangdao, a high fire was seen, equipped with thickened black smoke adorning the blue sea above the country of water.

The newly arrived reinforcements began to split. Feng Lian joined the battle along with Honda, Yuki with dozens of other troops went to evacuate the citizens. Meanwhile Inshun, Shin, and Eunchae will go in search of the strongest reinforcements that the water country has.

Shin formed a seal with his hands (four fingers straightened, made intersecting, thus making a reflection of the shadow on the ground that resembles a bird) then from behind the shadow, the shadow, a magical animal named Nuri appears. The magical beast was a giant bird that was in the strongest anghao in the land of the wind. Shin could control the animal completely.

"Where is this legend?" Ask Inshun.

"Jiangsu Village. A remote village near the southern ocean."

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Agni, the adopted son of Gongzun Han, stared at the battlefield with her chin held high. Sean's royal gate has been successfully broken by his front guard troops, another victory he will soon achieve. His father's power will be more and more.

Suddenly, bad news came to his ears. A huge explosion had just wiped out hundreds of fire country troops.

"What the fuck?!" Agni stared at the repeated explosion with eyes that were squealing in annoyance. "Why is his anti-magic armor not working?"

"Watch the fight well. Opponents don't kill with all those explosions, young master." Correction of Benimaru, Agni's loyal servant. "The explosion is just a diversion. Telekinesis magic is our real opponent."

"Whatchu mean? Telekinesis is also magic!"

"Our troops died in a wood-pierced condition. The opponent has already adapted to our strength." Benimaru. "We're backing out now. Reinforcements from the land of the wind will come soon, we will strike back when they arrive."

Agni nodded, then ordered his remaining troops to return to the northern shore that had been used as their temporary headquarters.

Seeing that setback, Honda laughed gleefully then clapped Feng Lian's hands in delight. They had managed to give a surprise attack, now they should be able to maintain their position while continuing to push back little by little the fire country troops.

On the other hand, Yuki with his ice power had made a high wall of protection for the citizens of Sean kingdom who could not fight. He also set up an evacuation route for the surrounding residents and gathered them in Sean's kingdom.

They have succeeded in carrying out their duties. Just wait for news from Inshun, and they will be ready to eradicate the entire army of the land of fire that is in the land of wind.

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Upon entering the Jiangsu village area through the air, dozens of blood-red magic needles suddenly shot towards Inshun quickly.

Shin reflexively pulled back his giant bird to dodge the deadly attack. The three of them then fell from the sky, then landed perfectly because Inshun had created three balls of air to neutralize their falling speed.

"Blood manipulation?" Ask Inshun.

"really. But he's not our target. Just finish it." Eunchae.

Inshun nodded, then galloped to approach the tall, black-clothed, exotic-looking man. Inshun swung his spear, then was avoided by the opponent by just looking down.

In mid-air, Inshun changed the rate of his attack, then struck the man right above his back. The man fell down, Inshun put the tip of his stick behind the nape of the opponent as a form of threat. "What's your name?"

The man was upset. "Ken." The answer.

Inshun smiled, then helped Ken up. "What do you need here?" Ask Ken.

"We're looking for someone-"

A holy sword Hocrux shot towards Inshun, but the attack from the blind spot was repelled by Shin who had first noticed it. Ken then returned to keep his distance and hid behind the forest.

"The energy of this soul..." Eunchae rounded her eyes, her body trembling violently.

When the menacing air of the man's figure was detected, Shin reflexively summoned one of his strongest magical beasts to attack the man. But unfortunately, the magical animal had already been split into two.

Without being able to be seen by the eyes, the katana sword that had been covered in a shell was now filled with blood spots.

The man before Inshun was the legend.

"I've stopped fighting. Get out of my house."

Inshun gulped his saliva. His body immediately shuddered and stiffly could not move. He was amazed by the skills possessed by the shabby-clothed man. "So you're Ling?"

"Please go." Dispel Ling once more.

6 Hocrux suddenly ejected towards him, Ling dodged it all including Shin and Inshun. "Eunchae, why?!" Ask Inshun.

Eunchae looked at Ling annoyed. The woman wanted to kill him.

"Eunchae?" Ling returned that hateful look with a smile. "You've changed a lot, haven't you?"

Feeling the warmth in her heart, the woman suddenly cried. "Where's Nero?" Ask Eunchae.

Ling walked up to Eunchae, then touched her shoulder slowly. "Nero is dead."

Hearing that remark, Eunchae's heart passed through a single drop. His breathing grew increasingly congested, and he became even more depressed. Just as Eunchae was about to give Ling another attack, Ken knocked her unconscious by manipulating the blood inside her.

"You didn't kill him, did you?" Ask Ling, make sure.

Ken shakes.

The action made Shin and Inshun realize how weak their strength was compared to these two mysterious men.

"Goodoo. Now, please escort them to the demon tower, I'm sure Qi Feng is there."

Ken nodded, then took Shin and Inshun away.

"What about Miss Eunchae's body?" Ask Inshun.

"Give it to me." Shin formed a symbol with his finger to extract a wolf from the reflection he made. Eunchae's body was then placed on top of it, they then walked in unison towards a tall tower that was touted as the tower of the demons.

Previously, Inshun had some conversations with Ling. The long-haired man always refused his invitation for a noble reason.

Inshun appreciates the reason, and does farewell with him because they may not meet again for all eternity. The backs of those facing each other were slowly getting further and further away.

"This man named Qi Feng... Who exactly is it?" Ask Shin, curious. This black haired man was indeed quiet but observational.

"He is the brother of Ling." Answer Ken.

"Brother? Does that mean their strength is similar?" Inshun.

Ken chuckles. "They are brothers, but they are black and white."

"Who is black, and who is white?" Ask Shin.

"You've met the white one." The answer.