The comments said I was deeply affectionate, I just added points by using an alternate account.

Po Jun's hand blade, imbued with black and red magical energy, tore through the air, its tip less than three inches from Long Ao's nape.

Time was forcibly stretched out at this moment.

Deep within Long Ao's chaotic mind, that gentle voice rang out again, devoid of any emotion, simply stating a given fact.

"You have no choice."

The moment the words left his mouth, all sound in the abandoned industrial area vanished.

The wind stopped, the flashing of the distant neon lights slowed down, and the air solidified into an invisible piece of amber.

Po Jun's hand strike stopped in mid-air.

His muscles were trembling as he tried to continue the attack, but an irresistible force imprisoned his arm, his body, and the space around him.

His seventh-tier strength was like a stream crashing against a dam in the face of this power, unable to even create a ripple.

The sneer on Qi Sha's face froze. The mental energy field he released was directly crushed by an even more powerful being, and the pressure that returned made his sea of ​​consciousness sting.

What happened?

Chen Guan was already preparing to mobilize Baal's power, and that familiar burning sensation was brewing at his fingertips, but this sudden change made him stop all his movements.

He looked toward the center of the battlefield.

There was nothing there.

The next second, a figure appeared there.

Without warning, he simply took a step forward from the top of the building a kilometer away, and when he landed, he was already standing in front of Po Jun and Qi Sha.

The newcomer was dressed in a well-tailored suit and wore gold-rimmed glasses; it was Lin Jiu.

He pushed up his glasses, the lenses reflecting the cold lights of the industrial area.

He looked at the two dumbfounded seventh-level protectors with a business-like smile on his face.

"You two, bullying children is not a good habit."

[Instant teleportation?]

[Lin Jiu? Was that his voice just now?]

Wow, that's some serious class! That entrance was amazing! This guy is definitely a master!

Who cares who he is? He's handsome, that's all that matters. His aura is even more powerful than the fireworks of the Greedy Wolf.

[Why call him Lin Jiu? Isn't this just a white tiger? They showed him right in front of everyone in the first scene; it was obvious.]

Chen Guan watched the barrage of comments refresh in his field of vision, his mind racing with calculations.

Lin Jiu, Guiyuan Group, White Tiger.

It was him? He should have realized it sooner.

What's he doing here? Protecting Long Ao?

Also, the sound mentioned in the comments... but he didn't hear the White Tiger's voice just now.

Po Jun's shock lasted only a moment before it was replaced by boundless rage. As a protector of the Flesh Embrace and a seventh-tier powerhouse, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

"Playing tricks!"

He roared, and the power that had been restrained was instantly released. He gathered all the magic energy in his other fist and smashed it toward Lin Jiu's face.

Qi Sha also made his move at the same time, his spiritual power transforming into dozens of pitch-black spikes that pierced towards Lin Jiu's temples from all directions.

The two worked together seamlessly, one focusing on physics and the other on mental techniques; this was the signature move that made them famous.

Faced with this combined attack that was enough to instantly kill someone of the same level, Lin Jiu didn't even turn his head.

He simply raised his right hand and extended one index finger.

His fingertips lightly touched the incoming fist of the Po Jun.

The force of that punch, powerful enough to shatter mountains, vanished.

The flame in Po Jun's eyes went out, leaving only a chilling fear.

At the same time, the mental spikes aimed at the white tiger disintegrated and vanished into the air inch by inch just a foot away from his body.

"Too weak."

Baihu commented softly, as if he were commenting on a dish that didn't suit his taste. If it weren't for showcasing his strength, these people wouldn't even have had a chance to break free and make a move.

He withdrew his finger, looked at the two horrified people, his smile unchanged, but his words carried an undeniable power of rules.

"Certainly."

One word.

Po Jun and Qi Sha's bodies were instantly bound by invisible chains, and the two remained in an attacking posture, unable to move.

They became two statues in this steel ruin.

"My name is White Tiger, remember that."

The White Tiger walked up to the two men, taking in the terrified expressions on their faces up close: "The next time we meet will be the day you die."

After he finished speaking, he snapped his fingers.

Snapped.

The invisible chains disappeared.

Upon regaining their freedom, Po Jun and Qi Sha did not hesitate for a moment, nor dared to utter a single harsh word. The two transformed into two black shadows and fled this nightmarish place that they would never forget, using the fastest speed they had ever traveled.

A moment later, they reappeared in the same spot, both looking completely bewildered.

Baihu said with a regretful expression, "It seems you're determined to fight me to the death. Well then, this is our second meeting."

Before the two could beg for mercy, another snap of his fingers sent them both instantly vanishing into thin air.

He walked up to Long Ao, who was kneeling on one knee.

The dragon blood power within Long Ao's body was still surging violently, and golden flames were scorching his internal organs. His life force was visibly draining away.

The white tiger reached out and gently pressed its hand on Long Ao's head.

A gentle energy slowly flowed into Long Ao's body.

That violent dragon blood power became as docile as a kitten in the face of this energy.

They were soothed, combed, and then guided to merge into Long Ao's limbs and bones, repairing his body that was on the verge of collapse.

The bleeding from the burst wounds on Long Ao's body stopped, and the flickering golden light stabilized, eventually receding beneath his body surface.

His breathing became steady; although he was still weak, his life was no longer in danger.

"Welcome to the team, Suzaku."

The voice of the white tiger echoed in his mind.

Long Ao raised his head and looked at him with a confused expression.

[Suzaku? What's that? A code name?]

[Of course! They even have a white tiger; it's clearly one of the Four Divine Beasts.]

[I have a feeling that Brother Coffin knew about this; he was too calm throughout.]

[The truth is out: this was all a ploy to call in reinforcements. Coffin Bro had everything planned out long ago. Detonating Greed Wolf was part of the plan, and being chased was also part of the plan. The goal was to get White Tiger to appear and strengthen Brother Ao...]

Chen Guan almost lost his composure while looking at the analysis in the live chat.

Call for reinforcements? I called for Baal, but who knew a white tiger would suddenly appear out of nowhere.

However, this is also good, as it saves a lot of popularity points from buying healing medicine.

He looked at the white tiger, and the tiger's gaze happened to fall on him as well.

A hint of a smile lingered in the eyes behind those gold-rimmed glasses.

"You recognize me now, silly boy."

A voice echoed in his mind. Then, without revealing Chen Guan's identity, Baihu said to him and Long Ao in an unyielding tone, "I'll clean up this mess. You should disappear."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure began to blur, and no trace of him could be found.

It was as if he had never existed.

Only Chen Guan and Long Ao remained at the scene.