As the saying goes, in military operations, trickery and deceit are paramount. Bluffing and feigning are common tactics. Part of Feng Yi's strategy was to lure the enemy into a trap. Since Sadra planned to assassinate him, it would be logical to assume that more than one assassin would be dispatched. After his defeat, the Faceless Power King who accompanied him did not make a move, possibly due to a lack of confidence, or perhaps awaiting a better opportunity. If Feng Yi were to reveal his injuries at the scene, they might suspect it to be a deliberate act of baiting. Holding his breath might instead lower their guard. His deliberate choice to take a hit from the Faceless Power King was also strategic. The Faceless Power King was among Sadra's top fighters. If Feng Yi did not appear severely injured, why would they dare to attack him?

As for Feng Yi's third concern, which he deemed to be a headache, it pertained to the final development in the Mardis battle. Thus far, it has been confirmed that the targets of the Jade Clear Sect and the Sadra organization are either him or the Crimson Flame Legion. During this sensitive period of the Mardis conflict, Feng Yi had no choice but to connect the Jade Clear Sect and Sadra organization to Saudi. Vivian is a renowned early Saudi military genius. Her tactical deductions and military theories are outstanding. However, Vivian is currently not affiliated with Saudi. Even during her tenure with Saudi, Vivian did not consider herself a piece of meat for someone else's dish. Nevertheless, Feng Yi drew unwanted attention from the Jade Clear Sect and Sadra organization. If this individual were linked to Saudi, or were to be the newly appointed commander, Feng Yi believed this person might be more terrifying than Vivian and even more dangerous.

Now, Feng Yi was being suffocated by one mystery after another... He was not a military strategist and was unfamiliar with the undercurrents of power struggles. Compared to cunning puppet masters behind the scenes, he fell short. Adhering to the idea that less is more, he decided to use all means necessary to probe and uncover the truth.

In Feng Yi's estimation, the probabilities stood at only one in four.

The first scenario was the best case, where he effortlessly subdued his opponent and obtained the necessary intelligence. However, this outcome was virtually impossible. The Sadra organization is known for its tight control over information, and some members are even willing to give up their lives for their missions. Undoubtedly, the organization is highly disciplined and decisive, harsh to outside threats, internal dissenters, and even to its members. Feng Yi felt that getting reliable information from this entity was highly unlikely. However, "low" did not imply "zero". For instance...

The second scenario, which could also be considered relatively good, entailed both parties engaging in combat, with the opponent fleeing. Also, one should not rule out the possibility of him being unable to defeat the enemy, but the probability for such a scenario was quite low. The Faceless Power King was reputed to be the strongest warrior in the Sadra organization, and he'd died that day. Feng Yi couldn't think of any method the rest of their group could use to defeat him without resorting to special means. But this scenario was quite plausible because it was uncertain whether they carried Light Transmission Devices or if they'd made sufficient preparations beforehand. However, based on this, Feng Yi might have the opportunity to dispatch someone to track them down, even though the chances of success appeared extremely slim.

As for the third scenario, this was also within expectations, where the opponent might not appear at all. The fact that the enemy might not make a move was directly related to the Faceless Power King's individual combat capability. Given that the Faceless Power King was a contender for the world's peak strength, the Sadra organization might think that he alone could easily deal with Feng Yi and choose to allocate their remaining time to carry out other covert operations instead. However, another sub-possibility existed where the opponent could wait for a more opportune time to strike. But that being said, his severe injuries presented them with an ideal opportunity to strike. Under such circumstances, either they wouldn't make a move, or if they decided to, then it could almost certainly be inferred that they would act tonight. This possibility might seem similar to the first two, but upon closer scrutiny, the level of caution required was different.

The fourth scenario was what Feng Yi considered the worst-case scenario. He might die. It was worth noting that he wasn't worried about the opponent foolishly confronting him directly. On the contrary, there were many circumstances that could put a man in a fatal situation... such as assassination, shooting, and other means you can or cannot imagine, including the rumored sonic kills by mental ability. These could all fall under the category of assassination techniques. Although he never encountered this skill, he heard rumors about it, which noted it as an ability that can unknowingly put someone in a fatal situation.

Among these, poisoning and disguise assassination were especially noteworthy. Poisoning and disguise fell into two unique categories.

The so-called poisoning scheme certainly couldn't solely rely on spiking the food. There was a possibility, of course, but poisoning the food was inherently a foolish move. During the infilterer's mission, a cook might taste the food, and many commanders would have their soldiers taste the meals before they themselves ate, especially during such a special period, hence, poisoning the food was stupid.

However, certain poisons were different, like the Death Mushroom. It has many names, but it is essentially a colorless, odorless fungus that can be consumed or released into the air to kill. If a certain amount is inhaled, it will produce a flesh-eating fungus inside the body that spreads rapidly...

Of course, ingestion would not lead to the production of a flesh-eating fungus because stomach acid would destroy it. However, the kidneys cannot filter the lethal toxins during digestion, and these toxins will spread throughout the body within two days. This high-grade poison is not as straightforward as the toxins from psychic or protein venom. Once it enters the body and is digested for more than one day, the situation becomes dire. Indeed, there are rumors that genetic locking at the First-order fighter level may neutralize such toxins, but these are just rumors. No fool has ever dared to test this, as reaching such a level is already quite difficult.

Second and equally critical to watch out for is disguise assassination. It is the most unpredictable and could also be the most complex. It's said that some disguises are much more sophisticated than what he had learned. They can even alter one's body structure and wear another's skin, transforming a living man into a sexy, enchanting woman, or metamorphosing a woman into a man.

The fear of not knowing whether the soldiers beside you, or even your closest kin, are truly who they say they are is what's truly terrifying. Regardless, Feng Yi probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight. The thought of the upcoming event sends a thrill of excitement through his body.

Unfortunately, the mind tends to betray itself when alone. It's as though there must always be something to do; otherwise, excessive focus would inevitably lead to mental fatigue. At least for now, Feng Yi quietly closes his eyes...

Footsteps sound outside the door. As the sound grows louder, he opens his eyes to find dawn has already broken. John enters the room with cheerful enthusiasm: "Legion Leader, I told you nothing would happen tonight."

"Hehe, why are you up so early today?" Feng Yi says, shaking his somewhat weary head.

"Hey, we have a distinguished guest. Look who's here."

"Sheng Qiangwei, you..." As Feng Yi looks up, he's stunned to see a slender silhouette appearing outside the door.

Sheng Qiangwei explains that she saw her own battle on the television, saw how she suffered severe injuries, and therefore felt compelled to...

"Be careful, John, she is not Sheng Qiangwei," Feng Yi interrupts with a smile.

Startled by this, John quickly retreats to the side, standing next to Feng Yi. "Legion Leader, what's happening?"

"Although Sheng Qiangwei is a martial artist by profession, she neither likes nor pays attention to ancient martial arts, let alone using a luxury item like a Light Transmission Device to come to Mardis," says Feng Yi.

"But, Legion Leader," John speaks, "compared to your body, I think..."

Without waiting for John to finish, Feng Yi steps forward, pacing back and forth with an expression that says 'I've seen through you',"Sheng Qiangwei has not even sent me a single...!"

But this time, before Feng Yi could finish, it's John who continues, "A single Heavenly Communication, right?" and with those words, a knife penetrates Feng Yi's body, causing him to collapse onto the ground...

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