Pretending To Be A Boss

After devising a general plan, the two discussed some details of the prison break, with Song Que expressing concerns in certain areas:

"I believe the fortress guards won't trouble you, but the number of judgment knights has increased several times over.

Moreover, unlike last time, Li Xiaoyu was there, and they didn't dare act rashly. This time they have no such scruples."

Tang Xian said, "I can't beat the judgment knights."

Song Que was startled.

"And the one who impersonated you last time wasn't me. It was my cousin, Tang Ao. His identity is as special as mine, you should understand what I mean now, right?"

"Are you saying he's one of the Ten Thousand Beasts?"

"He is that dragon."

Song Que's mouth hung open wide enough to fit an egg.

It took a long time for him to recover from his shock.

"Your experiences in the mining area… just how extraordinary were they? I even heard from the Highlands that you were seen near the red soil forest riding a nine-tailed fox demon?"

"Those things did happen. When I get a chance, I'll invite you to my place as a guest and tell you all about it."

Song Que nodded and said,

"With this, you two can operate separately."

"That's what I was thinking. I can handle humans with my abilities, but for those mechanical bodies, we'll need to rely on Tang Ao," Tang Xian replied.

Song Que responded, "So let Tang Ao cause a big commotion elsewhere to attract fire, while you go to the prison to take Liu Lang away—but by doing so, the identity of the Masked Chopper Hero would be as good as confirmed."

Song Que continued with a wry smile,

"The first time you took away Li Xiaoyu, the second time Liu Lang, both have close ties to you, people are bound to speculate that the Masked Chopper Hero is you."

Tang Xian didn't think there was anything improper and said,

"Isn't that perfect? I have no intention of clearing my name in front of these lords. Letting them fear me a bit more wouldn't be bad either. Besides, this way, no one would suspect you."

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Just like the last stealth operation, as soon as the two agreed and discussed all the details, they did not delay and started taking action.

The efficiency of the two was very high.

Now that the security checks were strict, Song Que's power in the thirty-ninth fortress had quickly diminished a lot after the war.

However, it was not difficult for him to take Tang Ao and Tang Xian to the second level.

After reaching the second level, Tang Xian and Tang Ao blended in with the crowd. They didn't immediately split up to act, as Tang Xian still had some things to remind him of.

Song Que went to the sixth level to have a chat with Li Zheng. Although he didn't need to create an alibi, it would be good if he could get some information out of Li Zheng's mouth.

On the second level, plenty of hunters could be seen, and occasionally, Tang Xian's wanted poster would flash on the surrounding TV walls.

Tang Xian first went to a deserted corner.

It was in a corner alley of the clothing street on the second level.

"Nineteen minutes' walk from the prison. Tang Feiji, from now on, you'll be mainly responsible for causing chaos around the mission hall. There's only one requirement, no killing allowed. But the judgment knights are fair game," Tang Xian instructed.

Tang Feiji nodded and left; the creatures within the Pyramid were too insignificant for him.

Not killing them was more difficult than killing them, but just as easy.

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The alarm sounded, but Tang Xian did not immediately head for the prison.

When all the spotlights on the ceilings were lit up, when the roar of the judgment knights came from outside and gradually moved away.

Then he quietly equipped his mask from his prop bag and withdrew a cleaver.

Months ago, Tang Xian had wondered—it would surely be problematic for the humans if he stood on their opposing side, right?

But this was the first time he truly confronted humans.

Hideous, exaggerated laughter sounded, and Tang Xian frowned; Tang Fei's laugh was a bit too lewd, lacking the charm of a jester.

But coupled with Tang Fei's immense strength, no one would find the smile problematic.

Running through the streets with a mask on drew a lot of attention.

Especially as reinforcements were continuously heading towards the chaotic area.

Tang Xian was like swimming upstream against the tide formed by the large number of guards and hunters.

Gradually, people took notice of Tang Xian.

"The Masked Chopper Hero?"

This name was no longer just a secret known to the evolutionary zone.

Almost all hunters knew this title.

Now, two massive stones hung over the heads of the high-leveled and talented – two masks.

One comical, one sinister.

Today, both masks appeared together.

"Are you working together?"

Tang Xian wanted to say how small this world really was.

The person standing in front of him was Jiang Ming, along with Jiang Ming's new team members.

Apart from them, more and more hunters and guards were arriving.

While they couldn't exert their talents within the Pyramid.

But thanks to the fifty-first fortress's weapon reform, human combat capabilities had improved.

For a moment, countless crossbows were aimed at Tang Xian.

Tang Xian said,

"Don't get in my way. I'm more ferocious than that masked freak over there for you guys."

"Are you guys working together? What's your purpose here this time?" Jiang Ming asked again.
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Tang Xian did not respond and continued forward.

The thirty-ninth fortress is now the gathering place for hunters from the entire Federation, with a small portion of the severely injured hunters having been transported back to their original fortresses.

But even now, there are tens of thousands of talented individuals in the thirty-ninth fortress.

While they are unable to use their talents in the Pyramid, every one of them is a force to be reckoned with.