48: Are you really going to fight my Blackwater Gang to the death?

Yao Tianxiao got out of the car first, his figure quickly melting into the night.

He didn't act immediately, but merely raised his hand, and a nearly transparent card on his fingertip flickered with a faint light before disappearing.

A few seconds later, he opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them.

"Perimeter: sixty-seven Black Water Gang members, fifteen low-tier summoned beasts, scattered patrols."

"Core area: a group of elite cadres, twenty-seven Second-Tier, eight Third-Tier."

"Deepest part: center of the warehouse, Black Crow is sitting there."

"Your parents, and your Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing, are tied to a steel pillar nearby, currently unharmed."

Yao Tianxiao quickly relayed the information he had scouted.

Just then, an almost inaudible energy fluctuation came from the night sky.

Three figures appeared silently behind Yao Tianxiao like ghosts.

Two men and one woman, their auras equally powerful and refined—they were all Fourth-Tier Card Masters!

"Big Brother," one of the middle-aged men, whose face bore some resemblance to Yao Tianxiao, said in a deep voice.

The other two bowed slightly: "Boss."

Yao Xiao's uncle and the Yao Family's retainers!

They had also arrived!

Yao Tianxiao nodded.

"The plan is simple."

"Third Brother, you take the two retainers and launch a frontal assault, make a big commotion to draw all their attention."

"Lu Yuan and I will sneak in during the chaos and rescue them directly."

"Remember, just pin them down, don't get bogged down in a prolonged fight, wait for our signal."

"Understood!" The three responded in unison.

The next moment, the Source Power of the three Fourth-Tier Card Masters erupted!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Three Fourth-Tier beast taming cards, each different in form and fierce in aura, appeared out of thin air!

A giant bear covered in lava armor!

A griffon with wings burning with pale flames!

A colossal octopus monster with waving tentacles!

The three powerful summoned beasts roared, carrying destructive energy, and directly crashed into the main gate of the abandoned factory!

A violent explosion ripped through the night sky!

Flames shot up!

The Black Water Gang members on the factory's perimeter were instantly stunned by this sudden fierce attack!

Shouts and the roars of summoned beasts became a chaotic mess!

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

"Quick! Hold them off!"

The internal elites also rushed out immediately, summoning their cards to meet the three terrifying Fourth-Tier beast taming cards.

Battle erupted instantly!

Energy beams, elemental attacks, and physical collisions fiercely clashed in front of the factory gate, creating a terrifying spectacle!

Taking advantage of the chaos, Yao Tianxiao grabbed Lu Yuan's arm.

"Let's go!"

Their figures, like civet cats melting into shadows, avoided all sight and silently circled to the side and rear of the factory.

That's where the warehouse, where the hostages were held, was located.

The closer they got, the clearer Black Crow's oppressive aura became.

The two stopped at a damaged gap in the wall, observing inside through the crack.

In the center of the warehouse, a tall, thin man with a sinister face, wearing a black trench coat, was sitting on a dilapidated iron chair.

He seemed to have anticipated this, watching the explosions and shouts of battle from outside with a smile.

It was Black Crow!

Lu Yuan's parents and Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing were tied back-to-back to a steel pillar nearby, their mouths sealed, their faces filled with terror.

"Wuu—wuu—"

"Prepare!" Yao Tianxiao whispered.

The next second, he moved!

Without any warning!

Buzz!

A five-star card, glowing with a deep purple light, appeared on his chest!

"Awoo—!"

A wolf howl, piercing through metal and stone, echoed through the warehouse!

A giant wolf, agile in build, with fur like snow and eyes gleaming with a faint blue light, appeared out of thin air!

Xuantian Demon Wolf! A five-star purple beast taming card!

The moment it appeared, Yao Tianxiao didn't hesitate, immediately unleashing his strongest surprise attack skill!

"[Xuantian Flash]!"

Whoosh!

The Xuantian Demon Wolf transformed into an incredibly fast white lightning bolt, carrying a Sharpness aura that tore through space, and charged straight at Black Crow, who was sitting on the chair!

This strike was fast! Accurate! Ruthless!

However, Black Crow seemed to have anticipated it.

Facing this sudden fatal sneak attack, he didn't even stand up.

"Hmph! Yao Tianxiao, you really came!"

He snorted coldly, flicked a card in his hand, and three rotating black energy shields instantly appeared in front of him!

At the same time, the air above his head twisted!

"Caw—!"

A piercing shriek, as if it could tear the soul, rang out!

A giant raven with a wingspan exceeding five meters, feathers as black as ink, and crimson eyes, appeared out of thin air—it was his Origin Card—[Calamity Raven]!

The Calamity Raven opened its huge mouth, and a dense black energy wave, carrying a corrosive aura, spewed forth, meeting the white lightning bolt!

Boom!!!

The white lightning bolt and the black energy wave collided head-on!

A terrifying energy impact swept through the entire warehouse like a tsunami!

Air currents churned, and dust flew.

The Xuantian Demon Wolf was sent flying backward, tumbling a few times in the air before stabilizing its figure, and the three black energy shields shattered in response!

Black Crow remained seated steadily on the iron chair, only his expression turning a bit grim.

"Yao Tianxiao! Are you really going to wage an endless war with my Black Water Gang for a mere youth?!" Black Crow's voice was filled with anger. "I respect you as a figure; retreat now, and I can pretend nothing happened!"

Yao Tianxiao's figure appeared, blocking in front of Lu Yuan, with the Xuantian Demon Wolf growling protectively at his side.

"Black Crow, release them, and I can give you a dignified exit."

Just then!

"Hehehe... Boss Yao, what an imposing display!"

"Count me, Fierce Tiger, in!"

Two powerful auras suddenly descended!

Accompanied by sinister laughter, a burly, bald man with a scarred face, carrying a huge battle-axe, and a voluptuous woman in revealing clothes, with several playing cards between her fingers, appeared at the other two entrances of the warehouse.

Axe Gang Leader, Fierce Tiger!

Guotian River's Big Sister, Cao Yun!

The other two overlords of Jiangcheng's underworld! They had actually come too! And, they were clearly on Black Crow's side!

Three Fourth-Rank Elite Card Masters!

Yao Tianxiao's face instantly grew grave.

This was trouble!

"Yao Tianxiao, are you determined to get involved in this mess today?" Fierce Tiger sneered, his giant battle-axe glinting with a bloodthirsty light.

Cao Yun smiled charmingly, the playing cards between her fingers spinning and fluttering: "Boss Yao, it's not worth offending our three factions for an outsider, you know."

The situation instantly reversed!

Yao Tianxiao took a deep breath, his Source Power surging again, erupting with full force!

Roar! Buzz! Hiss!

Another three powerful beast taming cards were summoned by him!

A Fierce Tiger covered in ice crystals!

A giant scorpion that manipulated sand and stone!

A nightmare beast skilled in mental attacks!

Including the Xuantian Demon Wolf, there were a total of four powerful Fourth-Tier summoned beasts!

Facing three opponents, Yao Tianxiao actually intended to fight them head-on!

The battle was on the verge of breaking out!

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