Linda scanned the room.
Standing at the front, closest to him, were the leaders of the three Steel-grade adventure corps. Heading them was Abner, leader of the White Dove Adventure Corps, known as "Mind's Eye." He was a Swordsman with long blue hair tied in a ponytail, his eyes perpetually closed. Abner’s sword intent felt like a colossal mountain of blades; the Battle Qi raging around him was like a gale, as if anyone who dared step too close would be shredded into pieces. This wasn't something Abner did intentionally, but rather a "presence" forged through years of cultivation. A powerhouse didn't need to exert any strength; a single gaze could shatter the courage of an ordinary adventurer. This was the power of "presence." High-level Battle Qi and mana permeated every drop of an adventurer's blood, imbuing their every movement and gesture with immense pressure. There were other Star-tier adventurers present, but they paled in comparison to Abner. Linda could only estimate Abner’s level to be at least 37. He thought to himself that subduing the monsters deep within Breeze River Beach would depend heavily on top-tier adventurers like Abner.
Shifting his gaze to the back, Linda spotted many familiar faces: Isha of Ice Flower, the valiant Robit, and the sword-wielding adventure team. Among them was a young girl with short red hair. She wore a white eyepatch and carried a heavy sword strapped diagonally across her back that was taller than she was. Linda’s sweep was merely to…
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