章 278: Unexpected Arrivals

Outside the portal, Jang Hujan's face was etched with seriousness, beads of sweat streaming down his forehead. Even Lei Tian, the usually composed member of the Holy Knights, was on high alert.

On the ground, eight elite members of the research department lay sprawled out, their bodies unmarked by any visible wounds, as if they had simply fainted.

The cause was a burly old man whose powerful aura overwhelmed anyone with a weak constitution.

This old man had a familiar face: Long Gongyu, the Grand Elder of the Long family.

"Elder Long, what you are doing is openly defying the empire. Even though the Long family is strong, are you ready to be branded as traitors?!" Jang Hujan shouted, his voice carrying a sharp edge.