Xu Gu knew about the Ascension Sect.
Its members were a group of special monsters.
They were originally from the Human Clan, but after failing to awaken, their hearts were filled with greed, and they turned to the Mechanical Abyss.
Corrupted by the extremely pure and high-concentration power of the Mechanical Abyss, they became humanoid steel monsters similar to Steel Beasts, yet they retained consciousness and intelligence.
They became the claws and fangs of the Mechanical Abyss, constantly opposing the Auto Man Association.
"There is a Mechanical Abyss descending in Xia City, but support hasn't arrived in time. Without thinking, it's because the Ascension Sect is interfering."
Xu Gu's eyes flashed faintly.
If the Ascension Sect was causing trouble elsewhere, he wouldn't interfere, nor could he.
But if they dared to cross him, if he didn't completely uproot the Ascension Sect's base in Xia City, then he wouldn't be called Xu Gu!
There was no rationale for guarding against a thief for a thousand days.
He didn't want to be constantly watched, always at risk of being ambushed and assassinated.
[Guard personnel will arrive in five minutes. During this period, please do not go out casually! If you encounter trouble, please contact the guard captain Wang Lanlan. Contact information is...]
The Auto Man Association sent another official message as a reminder.
Xu Gu frowned slightly. He had many secrets and didn't want them to be uncovered by these guards, so without thinking, he directly sent a message to Wang Lanlan:
"Captain Wang, hello. It's very safe here, and I have over ten Level 30 bodyguards protecting me closely. There's no need to waste Xia City's manpower to protect me. You can save your strength to protect others who need it more."
Outside the Star Sky Manor,
about thirty miles down the road.
Several motorbikes shimmered with a fierce glow, speeding down the road like auroras, extremely fast.
"This mission will be very tricky.
"Our target is a newly awakened S-level high school student, and, he leveled up five times in one day! He's incredibly talented. The Ascension Sect's assassination operations have always been very insane, regardless of cost!
"Ahead, there may be a fierce battle."
At the front was a luxurious street racing bike flickering with black and blue flames, advising the surrounding motorcycles.
"What are we afraid of! Let's get them!"
"The Ascension Sect scum should all die!
"If it weren't for some mysterious big shot, Xia City would have probably fallen! And it's all because of the Ascension Sect!"
A few team members were all indignant, with pent-up anger, wishing they could completely dismantle the entire Ascension Sect!
"There will be a chance."
The squad leader, Wang Lanlan, led that luxurious street racing bike, its ink-blue gleam flickering very satisfyingly.
But she soon spoke out in surprise.
"Not very high level, but very arrogant."
"What's the matter?" The other team members, all surprised, hurriedly asked.
Wang Lanlan said, "That newly awakened S-level refused our protection. He said he has over ten Level 30 bodyguards and doesn't need us."
"Facing the Ascension Sect assassination, he even dared to refuse our protection?"
For a while, all the team members were stunned, very surprised.
"I really don't know if he's stupid or arrogant. If the Ascension Sect wants to assassinate him, can mere ten D-level scraps stop them?"
"Level 30 sounds intimidating, but Level 30 scraps are still just scraps!"
"I don't like that. What do you mean by D-level motorbikes are scraps?" A nearby car honked in protest.
"Aren't they?" the tricycle that just spoke asked in confusion.
"I meant C-level motorbikes are also scraps. Even if he has over ten Level 30 C-level Auto Men protecting him, it's useless." The ordinary white car chuckled, speaking as it suddenly sped up, turning into a streak of lightning.
Suddenly, the other C-level members of the squad all got agitated, chasing after them. If it weren't for being in the city, they'd probably be firing cannons at them like crazy right now!
Wang Lanlan only smiled slightly at this.
Their Blue and White Squad was absolutely elite in the Xia City, the true first-tier Mercenary Group. They all had C-level motorbikes, with two B-level motorbikes in command!
"That kid, if he's so arrogant, when the Ascension Sect's assassination happens later, we'll deliberately act a bit slower to scare him! Make him understand the vastness of the world!"
The deputy captain, Qin Hao, seeing that he had stirred up anger, hurriedly changed the topic.
"Letting him understand the harshness of the world isn't a bad thing."
"However, we must still guarantee his safety!"
"S-levels are rare in the entire Nanhe Province, and they are the backbone of Hua Country's revival in the future!"
"Also, if he gains power in the future, he won't just ignore our Xia City, and us."
The squad members quickly reached a consensus.
Then, they looked to the captain, Wang Lanlan.
Wang Lanlan pondered for a moment and said, "Alright."
Daring to refuse their squad's protection? Does he look down on them?
Wind was heard outside.
Xu Gu looked up, his eyes slightly narrowed, a cold light flashing, and said to Lin Yuna:
"Teacher Yuna, there might be some happenings soon. No matter what commotion arises, don't come out."
"Alright!" Lin Yuna knew she was just an ordinary person. Running around would only cause trouble. At the same time, she asked, "Are there people from the Ascension Sect coming to assassinate? The Xia City Auto Man Association should have sent people to protect, right?"
Lin Yuna was very worried.
She knew the madness of the Ascension Sect.
"No worries." Xu Gu reassured her, then picked up the Blue Fury Sky Slash, his lips curling up, and a bloodthirsty gleam crossed his eyes, "I hope the intruders are not too weak."
The Blue and White Squad arrived smoothly at the Star Sky Manor where Xu Gu was located.
It was an incredibly large estate, covering a vast area, spanning tens of thousands of square meters.
They merely stopped around it and didn't recklessly enter because Xu Gu refused their protection and didn't want to cooperate.
So, they chose to silently infiltrate the manor, setting up defenses around the area, hiding to guard in secret.