"Is someone engaging in a Spell Battle? Could it be Chen Jiateng and those people from earlier?" Ge Dongxu's expression changed slightly as his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed a hint of hesitation.
As a fellow Chinese, Ge Dongxu naturally sided with Chen Jiateng. However, he had no personal relationship with Chen Jiateng, plus this was someone else's feud, and intervening might not be appropriate.
As he hesitated, Ge Dongxu suddenly became alert and turned to look across the lake.
There was a bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Not far behind the bridge on both sides were jungles, hiding several military vehicles with armed soldiers inside.
While the likes of Adin could not see this, Ge Dongxu could.
"Adin, is there a military presence around Samosir Island?" Ge Dongxu furrowed his brows and asked, as a chill air faintly emanated from him.
It was normal for Magicians to have grudges and engage in Spell Battles. Without understanding the details, Ge Dongxu truly did not want to interfere, especially in a foreign country.
But an army lying in ambush on the opposite bank was absolutely not normal and was an insult to Magicians.
Just like in the previous incident at Mt. Xiaoyuan, it was fine for Magicians to duel using spells, but resorting to guns was a humiliation. So even personnel from the Special Ability Management Bureau, unless absolutely necessary, would not use firearms.
However, whether it was an insult wasn't important at the moment. What mattered was that as a Chinese, Ge Dongxu, having stumbled upon this situation, would absolutely not allow that Alon to team up with the Japanese and take down the Chen Family in his presence.
"No." Adin looked at Ge Dongxu with surprise, not understanding why he would ask such a question all of a sudden.
As expected! The chill emanating from Ge Dongxu grew denser, to the point that Xu Lei felt a pang of fear and looked at Ge Dongxu with puzzled eyes, whispering, "Mr. Ge, is there a problem?"
"Hmm, there's an army lying in ambush on the other side, the Chen Family is likely in trouble," Ge Dongxu nodded and whispered back.
Xu Lei knew that Ge Dongxu was incredibly powerful, but he was still terrified to learn that Ge Dongxu could sense an army lying in ambush from so far away.
Of course, now wasn't the time for Xu Lei to be shocked by the terrifying strength of Ge Dongxu. If an army was indeed lying in ambush on the other side, then he had to make a decision quickly.
Of course, Xu Lei's decision would certainly be either to leave immediately or to act like an ordinary tourist, pretending nothing had happened, and not like Ge Dongxu, who was preparing to lend a hand to the Chen Family.
Because though Xu Lei was a Magician, he did not believe that a Magician, a Cultivator, could contend with an army, especially abroad! Moreover, Ge Dongxu's status was extraordinary, so Xu Lei had to prioritize his safety.
"If they haven't made a move yet, we should be able to leave right now," Xu Lei quickly decided, whispering.
"Leave?" Ge Dongxu looked startled for a moment, then understood Xu Lei's concern and gave him a deep look, saying solemnly, "As sons and daughters of Huaxia, knowing what's happening, how could we sit by and do nothing? I will not leave."
"Director Ge, this is no joke. They are an army! And this is Indonesia, if we intervene, it would be meddling in their internal affairs, and things could escalate," Xu Lei said anxiously, pulling Ge Dongxu aside and whispering.
"You need not say more, I can't just walk away. If you want to leave, go ahead. I won't force you, and I won't blame you," Ge Dongxu said to Xu Lei, his expression calm but his tone filled with an unshakeable determination.
"What kind of person do you take me for, Director Ge! How could I possibly leave you and go by myself! Since you're determined to stay, then I'll stay with you. Let's see what these Indonesians are up to. If they really intend to slaughter the Chen Family, then we'll take them on," Xu Lei said, seeing that Ge Dongxu had made up his mind, without even thinking.
Ge Dongxu looked at Xu Lei and suddenly smiled, a very happy smile, leaving Xu Lei feeling baffled.
"You're very good!" Ge Dongxu patted Xu Lei's shoulder, then turned to Alon, who was still waiting by the side for them to board the boat, and said, "Suddenly, I don't feel like taking the yacht anymore. I'd like to take a walk around the Chen Family's grand mansion and truly appreciate the beauty of these mountains and lakes from above."
Upon hearing this, Alon's face showed a hint of confusion, but soon he smiled and said, "Mr. Ge, you are a distinguished guest of the Chen Family; we will listen to whatever you wish. Whatever you think is best, that will be done."
After speaking, Alon waved at the dock workers, signaling them to cancel the plans.
So, the group returned to the cars and made their way back to the mountain road leading to the Chen Family's grand mansion.
This time, with Alon there, the gatekeepers at the mountain's entrance naturally let them pass directly.
The vehicle traveled between the roads lined with trees, Ge Dongxu's Divine Sense stretching out like innumerable tentacles into the forest.
Following that experience of Unity of Heaven and Man, his spiritual power had reached an incredibly strong state. Having now broken through to the Eighth Layer of Qi Cultivation, he could easily investigate everything within thousands of meters without anything escaping his notice.
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Outside the main courtyard of the Chen Family's grand mansion.
Despite initially being forced back repeatedly, Alon gradually steadied his steps, while Chen Jiateng's hand, which was rubbing the Red Jade, began to tremble slightly, and a faint mist of frost appeared on his eyebrows and hair.
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A drawn-out battle, coupled with the sudden decrease in Fire Spiritual Energy from the surrounding nature's spiritual energy, which inexplicably made the atmosphere turn eerily cold.
This chilly aura triggered the poison within his body, causing the poison to become restless and difficult to suppress.
Seeing the change in Chen Jiateng, Alon's mouth curled into a pleased and cruel cold smirk. Suddenly, instead of retreating, he advanced, raising his staff once more and pointing at Chen Jiateng while muttering a spell.
Instantly, a chilly wind howled, carrying with it a slight stench.
The shadow of a black giant snake, as thick as an arm, suddenly burst forth from the top of his staff. It opened its mouth wide, revealing sharp venomous fangs, and bit towards the hand holding the Red Jade.
Chen Jiateng's face turned pale upon witnessing this, not expecting Alon to still have reserves of strength and suddenly launch an attack.
Mana fully circulating, Chen Jiateng fiercely pinched out a spell with one hand, while rubbing the Red Jade with the other.
Flames "whooshed" into existence and surged upwards, like a Fire Dragon, confronting the Poisonous Snake.
Just as the Fire Dragon was about to collide with the Poisonous Snake, Chen Jiateng's body suddenly shuddered, and a layer of frost covered his skin and hair.
The poison inside his body erupted like a volcano at last.
Alon sneered wickedly, and the Poisonous Snake in mid-air sneered likewise, then it bit down on Chen Jiateng's hand holding the Red Jade.
Although it was merely the shadow of a snake, the bite left two holes in Chen Jiateng's arm, with black blood flowing out.
Not only that, but in an instant, the lower half of Chen Jiateng's arm turned black.
"Snap!" The Red Jade fell to the ground.