"Hmm? Didn't I arrange for someone..." Jin Dongseok said with a look of surprise.
"Oh~ You mean this guy!"
"He's too weak. His punches don't even tickle when they hit me!" Lin Qingsong said, tossing out the slick-haired S13's cape. The man's body had completely vanished with the collection, leaving only the cape to represent his identity.
"How is that possible?" The bald man next to Jin Dongseok looked at Lin Qingsong, his face filled with shock. He slowly said, "This... this man's strength is actually at the second stage of an advanced Awakened One? I misjudged him at first?!"
Upon hearing this, Jin Dongseok's pupils constricted, and he asked in a panic, "What? Second stage of an advanced Awakened One? Didn't you say he was a third-stage beginner Awakened One before? How can there be such a big difference?!"
The bald man shook his head and said, "I'm not sure. Perhaps he has a skill that interferes with the Eye of True Sight..."
Leader Yin Junxi stood up, panting, and said, "No matter what abilities he has, he's just an advanced Awakened One at the second stage, comparable to my strength. Although the fight has taken some of my energy, we have so many people, dealing with just him is more than enough!"
Lin Qingsong chuckled and said, "I know organization members cannot betray their leader, but if I kill you, the people below you will be free, won't they?!"
"I don't like killing unnecessarily. If you hadn't schemed against me first, I wouldn't have fought back. I might have just stayed hidden like the survivors inside to get through the insect tide and gone our separate ways. But you insisted on provoking me, and I believe this must have been instigated by your leader!"
"So this is a personal vendetta between us. Kill him, and you can decide your own path. Those willing to follow me, I will never treat them poorly!" Lin Qingsong understood the current situation.
He had initially thought that after this insect tide, the S13 members would be severely hit, with at least a few injured even if no one died. He didn't expect S13 to be a bit more cunning than he imagined and use the resistance team as cannon fodder. Therefore, although S13 was severely wounded and most of their stamina was depleted, their basic structure remained intact. Moreover, their leader Yin Junxi was also a powerful advanced Awakened One at the second stage. If a real fight broke out, he, along with Huizi and Linai, would definitely not be a match for S13.
"Ha, you want to kill me? You're too naive!" Before Yin Junxi could finish speaking, Lin Qingsong suddenly appeared before him. Yin Junxi was an energy talent, while Lin Qingsong was a physique talent. In terms of physical fitness and reaction speed, the latter had the advantage!
"So fast!" Yin Junxi's pupils shrank, and he crossed his hands to block Lin Qingsong's punch. The energy barrier on his body was slightly damaged by Lin Qingsong's heavy blow...
*Bang!* Lin Qingsong then delivered a kick that directly shattered the energy barrier. Yin Junxi's stamina was almost depleted from the previous battle, leaving him unable to activate Soul Burning or other skills. An energy-talent Awakened One without skills was like a sitting duck in front of a gene-talent Awakened One, with no power to fight back.
However, all of this happened within a few seconds, and the other S13 members hadn't even had time to react appropriately.
"I must hold him off!" Yin Junxi's mind raced, and a bunker resembling a turtle shell instantly enveloped him! No matter how Lin Qingsong attacked, he couldn't damage the bunker at all.
[Rare · Vermilion Shield]: Possesses super defensive capabilities, offering impressive defense against energy attacks, corrosive attacks, poison attacks, and physical attacks. However, it prevents attacking or moving once activated.
"You can't break through this defense. Wait for my organization members to tear you apart!" Lin Qingsong was not flustered at all. He took out a shining awl from his ring and lightly tapped it on the turtle shell.
*Poof!* Instantly, the turtle shell shattered. Yin Junxi's face retained an expression of disbelief as he died.
[Rare · Cone of Destruction]: Directly kills survivors of any level before the Transformed stage. It disappears after use!
"This thing was prepared for you. Did you really think I would challenge an organization without any preparation!" Lin Qingsong casually collected Yin Junxi's body, obtaining a large amount of energy, blueprints, equipment, and supplies.
"He... he killed the leader... instantly..." The heavily made-up woman from S13 said in horror.
"So, will you surrender, or do you wish to die?" Lin Qingsong asked triumphantly. "Your strength is all beneath mine. Don't even think about challenging me!"
"I... Jin Suyan... am willing to follow you!" The heavily made-up woman immediately broke away from the organization and knelt on one knee.
"We... we are also willing to follow you!" A pair of muscular twin brothers also knelt down in unison, pledging their allegiance.
"You traitors! The leader is gone, and I am the vice-leader. You should obey me!" Jin Dongseok roared.
"Kill him to prove your loyalty!" Lin Qingsong stood in place and said to the three of them.
"Yes, Leader!" These three also understood who was stronger and who was weaker. Although Jin Dongseok was powerful, everyone was familiar with him, and his skills were well-known. Lin Qingsong, however, not only possessed terrifying strength but also many abilities that were unknown to them. In such a situation, they naturally chose to obey Lin Qingsong to survive.
The three surrounded Jin Dongseok and charged at him, and the four began to fight. S13 had a total of thirteen members. Now that the slick-haired man and leader Yin Junxi were dead, and three had betrayed them to attack Jin Dongseok, seven members remained.
"I want to avenge the leader!"
"Run, don't seek death!"
"I'm willing to give up all my supplies. Can you spare my life..." The remaining members showed different reactions.
"Those who resist or try to escape must die!" Lin Qingsong said, swiftly eliminating the three who wanted revenge and casually dispatching the two who were trying to flee. Only two remained, piling up their supplies into a small mountain, kowtowing and begging for mercy.
"What are you doing? I told you, I'm not one to kill indiscriminately!" Lin Qingsong shook his head helplessly and said, "Quick, put away all your supplies. As long as you promise not to oppose me and not to spread any unfavorable news about me, you can leave!"
"Really? We promise not to tarnish your reputation... we haven't even seen you!" The two kowtowed three times, expressing their immense gratitude, and then slowly put their nearby supplies back into their rings.
Just then, Lin Qingsong suddenly appeared and killed them both with one strike each. "I just thought about it, only the dead won't break their promises!"
"Besides... the supplies are in the rings, making collection much more convenient!"