The Bck Tortoise Guild had been defeated. A few survivors were retreating from Eternal Frozen Isnd. Just as everyone assumed the guild's hunt had ended in failure, someone suddenly noticed a three-man squad moving against the tide, charging toward the isnd.

  "Jiang Kai… is that the Jiang Kai you've been talking about?" Li Biao frowned as he locked his gaze on the man leading the trio. "What are they trying to do?"

  Judging by their direction, the three were headed straight for Eternal Frozen Isnd.

  "They're not seriously pnning to kill the Frozen Fishman Lord, are they? They must be insane!" Chen Yueling said, furrowing her brows tightly. "When you mentioned Jiang Kai before, I thought he was talented, but now it's clear—he's just reckless and brainless."

  "Charging in now? That's a death wish!"

  ———

  Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan didn't know how to defend their friend, as they, too, had the same thought.

  Jiang Kai was strong, but could he possibly be stronger than Jiang Fang?

  Even comparing their movement speed based on data from their wrist devices, Jiang Kai fell far behind.

  ———

  On the other side, the seven members of the Sky Sword - Rangers squad also noticed Jiang Kai and his team.

  "Boss, it's that expert Jiang Kai!" Du Lei excimed excitedly.

  Wu Gang and Shan Shan both turned their attention to the figures in the distance.

  "It really is him! Wait… are they seriously trying…? My God, they've lost their minds!" Wu Gang excimed, eyes wide.

  Shan Shan, however, had a different look in her eyes, one tinged with admiration.

  "You all think they're crazy, but… why do I feel like they're so… brave?"

  Having witnessed Jiang Kai in action several times before, the mysterious strength of this newcomer had left an indelible impression on Shan Shan.

  Curiosity often sparks a woman's interest in a man.

  ———

  Elsewhere on the ice ke, a group of vigint pyers stood behind two young men.

  Despite the Frozen Fishman onsught moments ago, the group seemed rexed and unbothered, a testament to how little effort they had exerted earlier.

  Standing at the forefront were two figures: Lu Jun, deputy regiment leader of the military district, and the bck-cd man often seen by General Wei's side.

  Given that the Bck Tortoise Guild's hunt for the King-level boss impacted the overall progress of the 18th district's exploration, the two were present to observe the situation.

  Their attention also turned to the three-man squad moving against the tide.

  "What do you think, Xiao Hei?" Lu Jun asked, gncing at the man beside him.

  "Nothing much to say. I don't really know him," Xiao Hei replied ftly.

  "You ate his food and drank his wine, and you still say you don't know him?"

  Xiao Hei coughed awkwardly. "That was for work. If he ever invites me personally, then maybe we can talk about friendship."

  Lu Jun chuckled, shaking his head.

  Despite Xiao Hei's usual aloofness, his assessment carried weight. Very few people in Jiangzhong City could cim a connection to him.

  Watching Jiang Kai's squad close the distance to Eternal Frozen Isnd, Lu Jun's brows furrowed tightly. His expression grew solemn.

  "Jiang Kai… what exactly are you pnning to do?"

  ———

  Meanwhile…

  As they sped across the ice, Ruan Yu took a swig of liquor, his eyes tinged with bloodshot determination.

  "Old Hu, are you ready to die?" His voice was louder than usual.

  Hu Yan kept his pace, his expression serious.

  He had already anticipated the consequences of charging forward—most likely, total annihition.

  Yet his eyes stayed fixed on the figure ahead of him.

  Their captain hadn't asked them to follow; it was he and Ruan Yu who had insisted.

  He'd sworn an oath: no matter the dangers, as long as the captain didn't kick him out, he'd stick by him.

  "I, Hu Yan, mean what I say. So what if we die? Eternal Frozen Isnd is nothing. The Fire God Squad is here!"

  "I—I think so too!" Ruan Yu chimed in.

  Soon, they reached the isnd's edge. Jiang Kai was at the forefront, his resolve unwavering. He knew Hu Yan and Ruan Yu were behind him, but there was no time to dissuade them now.

  Ahead, dozens of Frozen Fishmen noticed the approaching humans. About forty of them raised their ice tridents and charged forward.

  Nuannuan clutched her hands tightly to her chest, fingers unconsciously rubbing her life stone.

  "This farce is about to end," Chen Yueling scoffed.

  Suddenly, red light fred in Jiang Kai's hand.

  Several crimson streaks shot out, heading straight for the Frozen Fishman horde.

  The densely packed Frozen Fishmen made it easier for the fmes to spread. At first, the fire seemed weak, barely penetrating their icy scales.

  "Not even one kill?" Shan Shan muttered anxiously. "At this rate, it's over…"

  But before she could finish, a series of explosive roars filled the air.

  Within the Frozen Fishman ranks, the fmes abruptly intensified, erupting into massive fireballs. Screaming in agony, the Frozen Fishmen were consumed one after another.

  Five or six fell in an instant!

  The once-formidable ice scales crumbled under the bzing inferno.

  Moments ter, the horde of Frozen Fishmen blocking the Fire God Squad had fallen into a sea of fmes.

  A lone figure calmly stepped over their charred bodies.

  Raising his hand, Jiang Kai summoned the crimson streaks back to him and advanced another ten meters, heading straight for the Frozen Fishman Lord.

  Seeing this, Chen Yueling's eyes widened in disbelief.

  "He… he just wiped out forty Frozen Fishmen?"

  Yuan Zhu's eyes sparkled with newfound hope.

  "That guy… he's become this strong?"

  Shan Shan's heartbeat quickened, a blush spreading across her face.

  "So… powerful!"

  But the sughter had only just begun.

  Nine fiery streaks flew out repeatedly, returning just as swiftly. Wherever Jiang Kai passed, fmes erupted, and Frozen Fishmen fell one after another.

  Ordinary Frozen Fishmen, elite Frozen Fishmen, even a Frozen Fishman general—all perished under Jiang Kai's Inferno Piercers.

  The supposedly strengthened Frozen Fishman army couldn't withstand the Fire God Squad.

  Even the Frozen Fishman general couldn't unleash its full strength before being ignited by its comrades and burning to death.

  In no time, Jiang Kai left a trail of fmes in his wake.

  "Three minutes… 174 Frozen Fishmen… 31 elites… one general…" Lu Jun muttered, narrowing his eyes. He inhaled deeply.

  "What kind of monster is that guy? The effects of the Extreme Frost Storm haven't even ended yet!"

  For the first time, Xiao Hei broke his silence.

  "He's a ranged attacker. As long as his reflexes keep up and his accuracy holds, he can minimize the storm's effects."

  "But…" Xiao Hei paused. "His damage output… is ridiculous. I can't make sense of it."

  Lu Jun's expression turned grave.

  "They've made it to the Frozen Fishman Lord's perimeter. There are still commander-level Frozen Fishmen there. Let's see what Jiang Kai has up his sleeve!"

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