A man among dragons, building a mysterious ancient church.

Chapter 186 Match Fixing, Another Match Fixing

“Angers, it seems we’re going to take the lead this time.” Han Gao calmly took out a cigarette case, lit a cigarette, and tossed the case to Angers.

When Han Gao saw that Zhao Xuzhen had Chen Motong under control, he felt that he had won. There was no way Chen Motong could break free from Zhao Xuzhen's Word of Power: Dream Eater.

As for Susie's sniping? Without maintaining a sufficient distance, it posed little threat to a mixed-race individual like Zhao Xuzhen.

Not to mention Zhou Minhao has arrived now, making it two against two. There's no reason for their alliance, which is plotting to seize the Dragon Cross in Kassel, to lose.

Angers, not one to back down, took the cigarette case, casually set it aside, picked up his own cigar, and began cutting hair: "That's not necessarily true."

He placed his hopes on Susie. Angers had always suspected Chu Zihang, so naturally he wouldn't overlook Susie either. He had long suspected that Susie had also joined the mysterious organization, mastered the Bloodlust, and might have even activated the Word of Power to advance.

If that's the case, they might actually be able to turn the tide.

"Hehe." Han Gao just assumed Angers was being stubborn and continued watching.

Chen Motong, who was pretending to be affected, did not expect Zhou Minhao to rush up so fiercely, with great momentum but very slow speed.

It's more of a reminder than an attack.

Could it be someone from Ms. Twilight's side? Chen Motong, who was good at observing, immediately made a reasonable judgment and tried to read Zhou Minhao's mind.

Zhao Xuzhen, standing next to him, frowned. Was this teammate serious?

In Zhao Xuzhen's eyes, Chen Motong was just a nobody. If Zhou Minhao wanted to steal the kill, he could just let him have it. It didn't matter; Chen Motong wasn't any important prey.

But what if shouting like that wakes Chen Motong up?
As expected, amidst Zhou Minhao's 'noisy' attack, Chen Motong 'woke up in time' and swung her baseball bat.

The metal baseball bat slammed into Zhou Minhao's sword. Zhou Minhao had already held back, intending to deliberately hold back.

As a result, an overwhelming force came from the baseball bat, causing Zhou Minhao's tiger's mouth to crack and go numb.

The audience members' Sequence 7 and Sequence 6 have improved their physique and strength. Combined with Chen Motong's own A-level physical qualities, their direct combat power is by no means weak.

With a single blow, Zhou Minhao, who was holding back, was sent flying, like a perfect home run.

Zhou Minhao almost lost his mind, completely unprepared for Chen Motong's power. He could only barely seize the brief opening, adjust his position with his feet, and deliberately fly towards Zhao Xuzhen.

To prevent Zhao Xuzhen from launching a sneak attack while Chen Motong's old strength has faded and new strength has not yet emerged.

Chen Motong was both amused and exasperated. She didn't need the help of Lady Huanghun's people. She had just been fishing, and the fish was about to take the bait. This powerful strike was originally intended for Zhao Xuzhen.

Zhou Minhao was right. Zhao Xuzhen tried to take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, but his path was completely blocked by Zhou Minhao's flying body. How could he possibly launch a sneak attack?

He had no choice but to step in and forcefully catch it for Zhou Minhao.

"Ahem, thank you, Brother Zhao." Zhou Minhao noticed that Zhao Xuzhen had used his strength to deflect the attack, and landed somewhat awkwardly to regain his footing. "I was careless just now. She's very strong. Be careful, Brother Zhao."

"Let's attack together and finish this quickly." Zhao Xuzhen was too lazy to waste words, lest that female sniper from Kassel go and bring reinforcements later.

When Zhao Xuzhen tried to use the Word of Power: Dream Eater again, Zhou Minhao also dropped his weapon, clenched his fists, and they burst into flames!

The Word of Power, Bifang, caused Zhou Minhao's forearms to blaze like furnaces, and the sudden heat interrupted Zhao Xuzhen's release of the Word of Power.

Damn it! Zhao Xuzhen suddenly turned his head and glared at Zhou Minhao. Who the hell are you on?
Instead of targeting Cassell, they're going to attack their own teammates?
Zhou Minhao didn't even glance at Zhao Xuzhen before charging forward with his arms ablaze, engaging Chen Motong in close combat.

Could it be that I've misunderstood? Zhao Xuzhen followed, sword in hand, half-believing, half-doubting.

Zhou Minhao, who was the first to rush in front of Chen Motong, threw punches frequently, each punch bursting out a ball of flame.

The seemingly scorching flames, each sweep of them, felt like a warm breeze, causing no harm. It was as if they were warming Chen Motong, worried she might catch a cold in winter.

Chen Motong had no choice but to patiently play along with Zhou Minhao's act, following the other's rhythm and swinging the baseball bat one stroke at a time.

But when Zhao Xuzhen arrived, Zhou Minhao's movements became even more aggressive. The residual fire from a punch that Chen Motong dodged but missed ignited Zhao Xuzhen's eyebrows!
"!" Zhao Xuzhen was furious and really wanted to stab Zhou Minhao to death from behind!

Can this idiot teammate just leave?

Having experienced the elegant teachings of the Solomon Temple, Zhao Xuzhen felt an urge to swear for the first time.

Considering the surveillance cameras all around, he barely managed to suppress his anger, saying while trying to extinguish the flames on his brow, "I'll deal with them myself. Without coordination, we can't work together!"

"No..." Zhou Minhao was about to say something when a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: the sniper in Kassel was about to snipe him.

It seems like some kind of psychological suggestion? A hint?

Zhou Minhao quickly ducked and took a step back, dodging a sniper shot!
This really put Zhao Xuzhen in a difficult position; the bullet that was originally meant for Zhou Minhao ended up hitting him instead.

Fortunately, when he saw Zhou Minhao crouch down, he reacted in time and raised his broadsword to block the sniper shot.

The specially made broadsword vibrated violently, causing Zhao Xuzhen to almost drop the weapon due to the pain.

Damn it, no matter how well-mannered Zhao Xuzhen was, he couldn't hold back anymore and genuinely wanted to betray Zhou Minhao!

Zhou Minhao had no time to consider Zhao Xuzhen's state of mind. What had just happened? A sudden inspiration? An epiphany? Intuition?
Seeing the glance Chen Motong secretly cast his way, Zhou Minhao nodded gratefully. It turned out that Chen Motong, whom Nuwa had asked to take care of, also knew him.

After this incident, a tacit understanding naturally arose. Chen Motong and Zhou Minhao started to fix the match, and with Su Qian's sniping, Zhao Xuzhen suffered greatly!

Even though it was a two-on-two situation, Zhao Xuzhen felt more and more like he was fighting three against one! How frustrating!

Han Gao, inside the tent, was dumbfounded. He had never expected that Zhao Xuzhen and Zhou Minhao could create such a bizarre 1+1<2 effect.

This time it was Angers' turn to stuff cigars into Henkel's hands: "Come on, have a taste. This is one of the few Arturo Fuente masterpiece cigars in my collection, hahaha."

Meanwhile, Angers, seemingly enjoying a leisurely smoke of an eggplant while squinting, was actually looking at the surveillance footage and pondering whether there was a problem.

Zhou Minhao's slightly unusual fighting movements—was it because he truly had no chemistry with Zhao Xuzhen? Or was it some kind of special ability of Su Xi?

Or perhaps, Angers simply squinted at Chen Motong, looking at this good student whom he had never suspected before, and who, even if he had, he had quickly ruled out any suspicion.

Or is it Nono's special ability?
After all, Angers clearly remembered that Nono was born with the ability to profile, but profiling is not the same as using words of magic.

Who knows if Nono has gained new powers of speech or awakened other special abilities?
Before Angers could continue pondering, Professor Schneider promptly reminded him: "We've encountered something."

The people in the tent were all serving Henkel, but they were actually members of the Thirteen Families of North America.

Compared to outsiders like Zhao Xuzhen and Zhou Minhao, they naturally care more about their own family.

The large screen quickly switched the scene, showing the three North American family heirs who were on joint operations encountering Chu Zihang in the wild.

Schneider focused his attention on the surveillance footage. After experiencing several incidents, Professor Schneider no longer felt that Chu Zihang had any problems.

After all, during the previous nighttime attack, Chu Zihang was clearly still in Philadelphia, while Angers alone continued to insist on and doubt his close disciple.

Schneider really thought highly of Chu Zihang and believed that with Chu Zihang's strength, he would not lose to the three North American family heirs.

Having undergone numerous missions and been tempered in blood and fire, Chu Zihang was undoubtedly the lion king leading the pride. In Schneider's eyes, the three rich young masters were nothing more than lambs in a sheepfold.

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