Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal
Chapter 45 Counterattack

At dusk.

Lei Yun drove Alkaid to a house located in the suburbs.

There, two people were already waiting.

One was Xia Wuyuan, the initiator of this mission.

The other was none other than Yue Xingzhou, the Grandmaster openly affiliated with the Yue Family.

When he saw Alkaid entering with a sword, Yue Xingzhou was quite surprised.

His gaze instantly turned towards Xia Wuyuan, "Him?"

"Yes."

Xia Wuyuan nodded his head.

"How is that possible!"

Yue Xingzhou's pupils constricted.

Earlier, he had heard from Xia Wuyuan that a Grandmaster from the Su Family would join, combining the power of three Grandmasters to break through this demon convergence point.

At that time, he had wondered, which member of the Su Family had made a breakthrough to Grandmaster—was it Leng Jun or Su Chixin?

Why hadn't he heard anything at all?

With the current situation of the Su Family, not flaunting a Grandmaster didn't seem right.

Now seeing Alkaid...

"Is he a Grandmaster?"

Yue Xingzhou couldn't help but ask again.

"Yes."

Xia Wuyuan said solemnly, "I would not joke about a matter like this."

"Tsk!"

Yue Xingzhou sucked in a breath of cold air.

"Looking at your age, around twenty? A Grandmaster in your twenties!?"

This he asked Alkaid.

"He is nineteen this year."

It was Xia Wuyuan who replied.

Instantly, Yue Xingzhou couldn't help but rub his temples.

He felt as if he could no longer keep up with the times.

Xia Wuyuan then opened a guitar case.

Inside the case, however, were not guitars but firearms.

He expertly checked the firearms, which made Alkaid feel that the sword in his hand suddenly seemed awkward.

"Want one?"

Xia Wuyuan, noticing Alkaid's somewhat unusual reaction, asked.

Alkaid pondered and picked up one of the large-caliber handguns, then took two magazines and stored them away.

This scene made Yue Xingzhou beside him sigh, "The world's declining, people aren't like they used to be."

Alkaid, however, recalled what Zhang Tianji had said the day before and spoke to Xia Wuyuan, "Do you know about the World Salvation Society?"

As he was adjusting the firearms, Xia Wuyuan paused, and his gaze fell immediately on him.

Not just Xia Wuyuan, Yue Xingzhou also froze for a moment, then showed a look of realization.

"They've contacted you?"

"Tell me about it?"

Alkaid said.

The previous day, Bai Ya had spent the whole day checking, but there was scant information about the World Salvation Society online, and even within the information system of the Su Family, there was little about them.

It was as if the organization was a fictional creation.

"It is not surprising that the World Salvation Society would notice, watch, and recruit you," Xia Wuyuan nodded. He continued with some emotion, "In fact, shortly after I won the fourteenth Martial Path competition, I was attacked and nearly died. Only later did I replace out it was an examiner from the World Salvation Society, but... my performance... ultimately failed the assessment."

He looked towards Alkaid, "The World Salvation Society absorbed me as an outer member, asking me to scout and recommend promising martial artists from various places. Although they have a noble cause, their way of operating is secretive, and I do not like that."

Yue Xingzhou cast a glance at Xia Wuyuan, his expression somewhat peculiar.

Alkaid, noticing this, directly asked, "You know?"

Yue Xingzhou pondered for a moment and said, "I've heard of them, I know they are influential... but I achieved Grandmaster status later in life and never came into contact with this organization."

"As for their influence, the examiner at the time told me it involves many countries in Zhongzhou, aiming to create a Sacred Land of Martial Path that everyone aspires to, but... who knows."

Xia Wuyuan said.

Yue Xingzhou looked at him, but chose not to say much.

"If someone has approached you, it won't be long before someone from the World Salvation Society will come to assess you. Perhaps if you pass the assessment, you will be able to meet the real World Salvation Society. As to whether their claim of building a Sacred Land of Martial Path is just a pipe dream, that's for each person to decide,"

Xia Wuyuan added.

Alkaid nodded.

Soon after, Xia Wuyuan finished his preparations and also wore something like...

a bulletproof vest underneath his clothes.

As for Yue Xingzhou...

From his slightly discordant physique, Alkaid guessed he was wearing a Battle Garment inside.

It was unclear what level it was.

The party proceeded to the door where a seven-seater commercial vehicle was already waiting.

"If I die, all the information I've gathered will be presented at the sovereign's desk,"

Xia Wuyuan declared.

Yue Xingzhou shook his head, "I know what can be done and what cannot, I wouldn't joke about the entire Yue Family."

Then, looking at Xia Wuyuan, "But you... the buyers of Divine Blood are spread across every corner of the privileged classes, you better think carefully, this can lead to serious consequences."

"I will take full responsibility if anything goes wrong,"

Xia Wuyuan spoke solemnly, "I know this is a difficult decision, I may have to lose my time, my family, my friends, my life, even everything, but... such things eventually need someone to stand up and stop them..."

The gaze of both Yue Xingzhou and Alkaid fell on him.

"If no one else..."

Xia Wuyuan spoke emphatically, "then I will."

It was somewhat laughable for a man in his thirties to say such things.

But neither Yue Xingzhou nor Alkaid laughed.

Do not defend the darkness because you've grown accustomed to it, do not take pride in your own complacency, nor mock those braver and more passionate than you, for their self-burning, radiant brilliance may also illuminate you and me one day.

"Let's go,"

Alkaid said.

In the car, a martial master from the Yue Family took the wheel, heading directly into the wilderness.

Meanwhile, Yue Xingzhou unfolded a map.

"Baisheng Chemical Plant, forty kilometers from the capital, is the largest and only Divine Blood distribution point in the Tian Nan Territory. This is a map of the factory... Considering that the place might have been modified, this map is only for reference..."

The Grandmaster from the Yue Family explained.

The factory wasn't large.

It was not of the same caliber as Qingyu Industrial Park, but it had strict security facilities.

Yue Xingzhou directly pointed out the unit responsible for the facility's security, which had been established just a year ago.

"This mission has three main objectives. First, gather as much visual evidence as possible. Second, replace out if there's someone behind them. Third..."

Xia Wuyuan glanced at Alkaid, "I need to get a clear view of those monsters."

Alkaid nodded, "I'll replace them."

"Good."

Xia Wuyuan nodded.

He knew that Alkaid must have a way to draw those monsters out.

So, the professional work should be left to the professionals.

As the three communicated, they soon sighted the Baisheng Chemical Plant in their view.

Although it was night, the factory was still brightly lit, and numerous people and vehicles were seen moving in and out.

All three were Grandmasters, remarkably swift in their movements.

After parking the car hundreds of meters away in a forest, the trio swiftly approached the factory.

Upon reaching the exterior of the factory, Alkaid immediately began to use his Perception.

It must be said that the information provided by the Yue Family was very precise.

There were demons in the factory.

And there were two of them.

"Follow me."

Alkaid said.

"Found them?"

Xia Wuyuan quickly caught up.

Although Yue Xingzhou did not understand the specifics, he still followed closely behind.

Shortly after, the three arrived outside a building that was only three stories high.

"Inside."

Alkaid spoke, glancing over.

The doors and windows of the small building were sealed, and the inside was not visible.

"I'll handle it."

Xia Wuyuan said.

In his view, since Alkaid was brought here to help, such life-threatening dangers should be handled by him.

But...

"Let's do it together."

Alkaid spoke, "First, we'll kill them as quickly as possible, then the second one will surely be alarmed, and then you'll see its full form."

"Two?"

Xia Wuyuan was startled but immediately said, "Then we indeed need to fight quickly.."

He turned to Yue Xingzhou and whispered, "I'll need you to cover for us and block any enemies that are drawn by the noise."

Yue Xingzhou nodded.

Listening to Su Alkaid and Xia Wuyuan's exchange, it was clear that there was a high-ranking figure inside, and their strength must not be underestimated, otherwise, the two wouldn't have suggested joining forces to defeat it quickly.

If things went wrong...

It might be a Grandmaster who had escaped from some province or small country.

Compared to facing a Grandmaster, he'd rather battle ordinary people.

At that moment, Alkaid and Xia Wuyuan approached the door.

After exchanging a glance, the two pushed the door and entered simultaneously.

"Who!?"

At the moment of breaking in, a voice suddenly erupted.

Determining the position by the sound.

Without a moment's hesitation, Xia Wuyuan fired his gun immediately.

"biubiubiu!"

The muzzle of the rifle equipped with a silencer trembled slightly.

A volley of bullets was fired directly towards the direction from which the voice came.

But...

The breaking of the door had already alerted the demons residing within the building, giving them a moment's readiness; as the gunfire started, one of them burst forth, smashing towards the window.

Outside, Yue Xingzhou, who was just looking for a spot to easily clear some minor enemies, suddenly felt splinters of shattered glass and wood spraying out, followed immediately by a dark silhouette hurling towards him.

The reflexes of a Grandmaster allowed him to instantly redirect his vigor, and the battle sword he carried sliced through the air with a chilling streak, aiming directly at the dark shadow.

But almost at the moment his sword struck the shadow, the shadow fiercely struck back...

Or rather, a claw covered in scales!

The claw struck, hitting right at the sword light Yue Xingzhou had fiercely slashed.

The collision emitted a thunderous clang akin to metal striking against metal.

The instantaneous shock of the clash nearly made Yue Xingzhou lose grip of his sword, pushing it off course and leaving him wide open.

"Not good!"

Yue Xingzhou's expression drastically changed as he prepared to retreat immediately.

Utilizing the night, he clearly saw that the assailant's eyes had turned blood red, and his figure was impressively burly; his left hand followed with a stab, swift as a rapier aiming for his chest.

This strike was not only extremely fast but also exquisitely anticipated all his potential reactions.

At that moment, it seemed no matter where he tried to flee or hide, he would inevitably be pierced through the chest by this stab, and perhaps even have his heart ripped out!

Grandmaster!

The assailant's burst of speed was undoubtedly that of a Grandmaster!

And...

Even more, a Grandmaster who had mastered the Martial Path to an exceptional peak!

Their first target of ambush was such a fierce existence!?

"No!"

Yue Xingzhou let out a somewhat frightened shout, his body's blood energy bursting to its extreme as he seemed to activate some secret technique.

The speed of his retreating figure suddenly increased.

However...

Even so, the shadow's strike followed closely, attacking like a net from heaven and earth, tracking his retreating form.

In the blink of life or death!

Just as the shadow's exquisitely timed strike was about to hit Yue Xingzhou's chest, piercing and tearing through his body, a chilling sword light seemed to streak across the night sky.

Following that, the attacking shadow's body shuddered.

A section of the sword blade directly pierced through the forehead of the shadow.

Yue Xingzhou could even distinctly feel the chilling sharpness of the sword blade.

"Shoo!"

Yue Xingzhou instantly widened the distance from the shadow, landing and retreating several steps back.

Only then did he notice Alkaid's figure had already pursued from the shattered window, striking with a sword like a soaring dragon, piercing the back of the shadow's head, delivering a Fatal Kill that saved his life at the last moment.

Otherwise...

A half-second slower, and he would have become a lost soul under the shadow's claws.

Wait!

Under the claws!?

Yue Xingzhou suddenly looked towards the shadow...

Although the shadow maintained a human form, the monstrous arm was not completely retracted and was clearly visible.