A group of about twenty Fatui rushed toward Hu Tao and her companions.
Hu Tao with Staff of Homa in hand, was about to charge forward when Qiu Bai stopped her with one hand.
"Leave this to me, Director Hu."
Qiu Bai turned to look at Hu Tao, giving her a reassuring smile.
Zhongli and Azhdaha also moved to Qiu Bai side.
"Just knock them out, and try to make it look like an even match." Qiu Bai said.
"I can sense someone hiding in the shadows."
He whispered to Zhongli and Azhdaha.
Zhongli and Azhdaha nodded in response.
"You guys... good luck!"
Hu Tao called out to the three, concerned after being held back by Qiu Bai.
"If you can't handle it, just leave it to your director!"
"They're not all attacking together?"
The Electrohammer Vanguard scoffed.
"They're clearly underestimating us. Brothers, attack!"
After speaking, the Electrohammer charged directly at the three, swinging his hammer!
Qiu Bai frowned slightly, summoning the Ten-Star Chaos Sword in his hand and meeting the attack head-on!
Clang!
A crisp sound rang out as the Electrohammer's weapon collided with Qiu Bai Chaos Sword.
Massive Electro energy reflected purple light off Qiu Bai Chaos Sword.
No matter how much force the Electrohammer applied, Qiu Bai expression remained unchanged, handling the situation with ease.
"This guy is unusual!"
the Electrohammer exclaimed.
"Bring a few more brothers over, and the rest of you go deal with those two!"
Seeing that his attack had no effect on Qiu Bai, the Electrohammer immediately called over five or six more Fatui agents.
Qiu Bai swung his Chaos Sword, sending the Electrohammer flying.
The other Fatui agents rushed forward upon seeing this.
Sparks from clashing weapons scattered from Qiu Bai battle area.
Various elemental energies flickered brightly.
Qiu Bai would somersault one moment, then display sword techniques the next. He was having a great time playing with these Fatui agents.
He was clearly an experienced actor.
Zhongli hands flashed with golden light, and the Vortex Vanquisher appeared in his grasp. After placing a shield on Hu Tao, he charged toward the seven or eight approaching Fatui!
Zhongli sprinted rapidly, his spear thrusting directly at a Pyroslinger!
The Pyroslinger quickly raised his weapon to block!
Clang!
After a crisp sound, the massive momentum sent the Pyroslinger tumbling backward, retreating more than ten meters before stopping.
A bead of cold sweat trickled down the Pyroslinger forehead.
He hadn't expected this scholarly-looking man to possess such strength.
He then quickly fired at Zhongli with his weapon. A rapid Pyro bullet shot toward Zhongli!
Seeing this, Zhongli simply tilted his head slightly, dodging the attack.
Then, with Vortex Vanquisher in hand, he walked step by step toward the group of Fatui.
The other Fatui agents, seeing this, all rushed toward Zhongli with their weapons!
On the other side, Azhdaha smiled when he saw several Fatui charging at him. He then slowly walked toward those Fatui agents.
A Hydrogunner and a Cryogunner together sprayed ice mist and Hydro elements from their weapons, attempting to freeze Azhdaha.
Azhdaha didn't even dodge, just walking straight toward those Fatui agents. Continuous Cryo and Hydro elements eventually encased Azhdaha in ice.
"Looking at him earlier, I thought he'd be more formidable."
The Hydrogunner said disdainfully, lowering his weapon.
"Didn't expect him to be so weak."
But before the Cryogunner beside him could say anything, the ice-encased Azhdaha began to move.
The sound of cracking ice echoed, and Azhdaha moved as if he had never been frozen at all.
"This... this is impossible!"
The Cryogunner exclaimed in shock.
"Without even a Vision, how could he possibly..."
As the Cryogunner stood in extreme shock, Azhdaha smiled and slowly walked toward them.
Nearby, an Anemoboxer rushed over!
With powerful Anemo energy, he punched toward Azhdaha!
Azhdaha was about to block with his finger when he stopped.
"Wait, I'm supposed to be acting, right? I almost forgot."
Azhdaha recalled what Qiu Bai had told him earlier, which he had nearly forgotten.
Then Azhdaha smiled slightly, allowing the Anemoboxer attack to land directly on him!
Bang!
A muffled sound rang out.
The Anemoboxer stared in confusion at Azhdaha, who appeared completely unharmed.
"How... how could you be completely fine?!"
The Anemoboxer asked in shock, his fist still pressed against Azhdaha chest.
"This is impossible."
"Huh?"
Azhdaha looked at the Anemoboxer in front of him with confusion.
"You hit me?"
But why didn't he feel anything from the hit?
"Oh, oh, I understand now."
Azhdaha said, rubbing his head and smiling at the Anemoboxer.
Anemoboxer: ?
The Anemoboxer looked up at Azhdaha, completely bewildered.
Before the Anemoboxer could say anything...
"Aaaaahhhh!!!"
Azhdaha face contorted in pain, and he was sent flying backward!
Bang!
After a loud crash, Azhdaha slammed into the mountainside behind him, creating a crater in the rock!
"Am I... really that powerful?"
The Anemoboxer asked in confusion, staring at his own hands.
"Anemoboxer, well done!"
The Cryogunner said, walking over with his ice gun and patting the Anemoboxer's shoulder approvingly.
"I was startled when he broke free from the ice earlier."
Qiu Bai, who was dancing through the Fatui ranks, twitched his lips when he saw Azhdaha sent flying.
"Good grief, Azhdaha's acting skills need work."
Then Qiu Bai's gaze shifted to Zhongli not far away.
Seeing that Zhongli had mostly finished dealing with his opponents, Qiu Bai increased his force slightly and continued to tangle with the numerous Fatui.
The clashing sounds continued to echo.
Qiu Bai raised a Pyroslinger by the collar with one hand and asked with a serious face.
"Do you want to dance too?"
Hu Tao, seeing Azhdaha sent flying, quickly ran over to him.
"Azhdaha, are you okay? Let Qiu Yue heal you!" she asked with concern.
"Director Hu, I'm fine."
Azhdaha replied, standing up as if nothing had happened, much to Hu Tao's shock.
He then charged back toward the group of Fatui!
"My goodness! Are all my employees this powerful?!"
Hu Tao exclaimed in surprise, her small mouth agape as she watched the three employees battle.
Except for Azhdaha, Qiu Bai and Zhongli had nearly finished dealing with the Fatui.
"Big brother and the others are very powerful. Don't worry, Director Hu."
Qiu Yue said with a smile, walking toward Hu Tao.
She gently removed Hu Tao's hat, emanating white divine light from her hands to repair it.
Then she placed the hat back on Hu Tao's head.
"Thank you, Qiu Yue."
Hu Tao said happily, looking at the gentle Qiu Yue.
"This hat was given to me by my grandfather. When it was damaged, I was upset all night."
"I can tell it's very important to Hu Tao."
Qiu Yue said with a smile.
"Yesterday, Hu Tao was secretly crying."
"This Director definitely wasn't crying!"
Hu Tao protested.
"Thank you, Qiu Yue."
she added, her beautiful plum blossom eyes smiling at Qiu Yue.
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