The underground base was shrouded in smoke, with corpses strewn everywhere, and blood flowing like rivers. The battle had quieted, and the Phantom Guild had occupied the stronghold of the Fang Guild; Ning Fan had also rescued Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning.
But there wasn't a trace of a smile on Ning Fan's face at the moment, and his mood, heavy and somber, affected the people around him.
Although they had now taken down the underground base, the most crucial person had still not been found. Ning Fan was solely focused on avenging the brothers who had died and wanted to tear Apollo into pieces.
Yet, Apollo, like a rat, was truly adept at hiding. Up until now, they had still not located the guy's whereabouts.
"Keep searching everywhere, we must find this guy. We can't let our brothers have died in vain!"
Ning Fan's eyes were bloodshot as he spoke, and if looks could kill, his gaze alone could tear a person to shreds.
The members of the Phantom Guild continued to search the underground base, turning it upside down, but ultimately, they still could not find Apollo's shadow.
His trail seemed to vanish without a trace, nowhere to be found.
"This guy must be born of a rat!"
Ale muttered with a sneer. He was also helping with the search, having learned from the people of the Phantom Guild what had transpired to protect Ning Fan, many brothers had died in front of him.
Now, everyone who had survived was eager to find Apollo and tear him to pieces.
Ning Fan stood in front of a collapsed tunnel; from his angle, he could overlook the entire underground base and his gaze ceaselessly searched above it.
Where on earth could Apollo be hiding?
Now that they had occupied the underground base, and the captives claimed there were no other secret passages—if Apollo hadn't escaped through a secret tunnel, could he actually have the ability to become invisible...
Thinking of this, Ning Fan narrowed his eyes, staring into the flickering fires and shifting shadows of the City of Steel, deep in thought.
A breeze wafted by, carrying the scent of blood and lifting Ning Fan's hair.
Three Silver Needles shot out in a '品' shape, as Ning Fan's eyes shone with an icy cold light, staring at a direction where there seemed to be nobody.
The Silver Needles hit the wall and then fell down; around Ning Fan, Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning all became alert, looking around and frowning in confusion.
"Where is he?" Ale asked subconsciously.
There was obviously no one else here besides them. What had Ning Fan just seen?
Suddenly, Ayu thought of something, and immediately yelled in the direction Ning Fan was looking toward, "Invisibility!"
Invisibility was an ability that Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning had encountered when they first met Ning Fan. Initially, they hadn't believed that anyone could achieve complete invisibility without high-tech aid, but after meeting Ning Fan, they knew that there really were such people in the world.
Ning Fan's expression was grave, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Apollo apparently also had the ability of invisibility, something Ning Fan hadn't expected. However, after further consideration, Ning Fan understood the situation.
Indeed, Apollo had the fifth piece of the Nine Souls Jade in his possession, and his invisibility ability had emerged from the power absorbed from the jade.
Previously, Ajiu had told him that the fifth piece of the Nine Souls Jade was with Apollo; therefore, it was not strange that Apollo could become invisible.
Ning Fan ordered Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning to step back, not only for their safety, but also because Ning Fan wanted to personally execute Apollo. He sought revenge for his fallen brothers. This debt had to be settled in blood!
With his thoughts clear, Ning Fan's body gradually became transparent, and he disappeared from his original spot in the blink of an eye. Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning huddled closely together, looking around cautiously.
"Apollo, did you think you were the only one who could turn invisible?"
Ning Fan's icy words echoed through the air, startling Apollo, who was also in a state of invisibility.
"Asura, so what if you can do it too? Can you find me?!"
The invisible Apollo spoke with extreme arrogance. In his view, today was not the day he was fated to die. Once he escaped and rose again, it would be the end for Ning Fan!
Although Ning Fan's ability to become invisible was a shock to Apollo, neither of them could pinpoint the other's location at the moment, putting them on equal footing.
With this in mind, Apollo sneered, noting that Ning Fan must have acquired this miraculous special ability from the Nine Souls Jade. He then prepared to enter the tunnel and escape.
"Hmph, Apollo, you're too naive!"
Ning Fan's voice sounded right in front of Apollo, who was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth. He couldn't understand how Ning Fan had managed to find him!
It must be a coincidence, just a coincidence!!
Apollo reassured himself frantically, dismissing it as a fluke on Ning Fan's part. Trusting his instinct, Apollo turned and threw a punch behind him.
Their fists collided—Ning Fan was indeed right behind him. Apollo's instincts were correct!
However, Ning Fan, now at full strength and enhanced by a genetic potion, possessed a power Apollo couldn't begin to contend with.
A massive force transmitted through his fist, causing Apollo to be knocked back, and he only stabilized himself after slamming into a wall.
"Did you think it was just luck?"
Ning Fan's voice rang out again as another punch landed on Apollo's face, just as he tried to stealthily approach the tunnel.
The Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning foursome looked utterly confused; they could only imagine the scene of Apollo being abused, as they couldn't see the battle taking place with their naked eyes.
"Impossible, how can you see me?!"
Apollo's shocked voice echoed in the air. As Ning Fan's speed increased, Apollo could no longer sense where his opponent was.
What was once an advantage had turned into a disadvantage. Ning Fan could see him, but he could no longer sense Ning Fan's position.
Barely holding his own under Ning Fan's relentless assault, Apollo was completely bewildered. He found that using his invisibility was worse than not using it at all.
Nothing is more frustrating than being outdone. Apollo couldn't see the also invisible Ning Fan, yet Ning Fan could see him. What should have been a smart move turned into a disaster, and even if Apollo didn't want to accept it, he had no choice but to concede.
With a sense of unwillingness, Apollo's invisibility faded away, revealing his true body to everyone present.
There lay Apollo, once elegant, now sprawled in disarray on the ground, his handsome face transformed beyond recognition, prompting laughs from the onlookers.
"Apollo, the game is over."
The cold words resonated throughout the space, like the grim reaper declaring the final edict!