Chapter 318

Chapter 318: Chapter 317 "Ah Tai, the deputy commander of this special forces unit at the border, was also the trusted confidant of the unit commander, Li Wang. According to Luo Weike’s introduction, Ah Tai had once been a Heavenly Gang level war general. Although he was only at the basic-level Heavenly Gang realm, everyone knew that a Heavenly Gang level war general represented the strongest individual combat ability in China. These experts were the elite of the elite, no longer in the same league as someone like a War King. To put it simply, they were among the most powerful on the public stage in China. With the title of Heavenly Gang, their combat effectiveness was not something that could be easily described in a few words."

A sword had gruesomely nailed Ah Tai alive against a large tree, destroying it completely, a clear testament to the strength of the person who had dealt with him. Around Ah Tai’s body, there were also more than a dozen other corpses clad in black. These were likely the disciples of the Beichen Sword Sect, men of no weak combat ability themselves. However, all were taken down by Ah Tai. The person who came after must be a top expert from the Beichen Sword Sect; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to instantly kill Ah Tai.

Ye Tianchen, Cang Lang, and Luo Weike all felt that the situation was getting more and more serious. They had initially thought that the disappearance of the twenty elite special soldiers and Han Jie was a result of an ambush by the Beichen Sword Sect of Japan. But they hadn’t anticipated that this group had a backup plan, luring the special forces unit commander Li Wang by sending over the heads of ten special soldiers, inciting Li Wang’s fury and leading him to pursue with his forces, only to fall into another ambush. Even Ah Tai, a deputy commander with strong combat ability, had died. It seemed that the enemy’s intention this time wasn’t just to cause some disturbance at the Black Mist Forest border but potentially to annihilate the entire special forces unit at the Black Mist Forest border to achieve a certain goal.

"Let’s go, hoping there are still survivors!" Luo Weike said, frowning.

Everyone knew that of the twenty missing elite special soldiers and Han Jie, ten had already been beheaded and sent back. This meant that almost only ten special soldiers and Han Jie might still be alive—or perhaps none at all. By the time Ye Tianchen and the other two arrived, there were already dismembered corpses everywhere. They certainly didn’t wish to see such a scene, but no one could guarantee the survival of the others.

"Regardless of whether they are alive or dead, the lives of those from the Beichen Sword Sect must all remain here in the Black Mist Forest, and not one shall return!"

At this moment, Ye Tianchen was truly enraged. The murderous intent was heavy. He had been reborn from the apocalypse, and to be honest, he originally didn’t have any particular hatred for the Japanese. However, after the great battle with Guitian Yilang, and hearing some news and discussions among the people around him, his opinion of the Japanese shifted to view them as despicable and shameless, ones that must be killed.

Cang Lang and Luo Weike both looked at Ye Tianchen, nodding in agreement. They knew Ye Tianchen was right, and their mission this time was to rescue the twenty missing elite special soldiers and Han Jie. If their comrades were already dead, then the only thing left for Ye Tianchen and his companions to do was to kill all the enemies, sparing no one.

At this point, Ye Tianchen no longer held back any of his abilities. He extended his Superpower Perception as far as possible, scanning the surroundings within a ten-thousand-meter radius. Any slight movement of wind or grass did not escape his senses.

Bringing up another matter, ever since Ye Tianchen suffered severe injuries and was treated by Zhang Yide, his flesh and internal organs had fully healed. The only issue was the collision of different energies within him, which posed a risk of self-destruction. It was ultimately Zhang Ruotong who saved Ye Tianchen by offering her virginity, using her unique physique to bring him back to life. Not only that, Ye Tianchen felt that both the toughness of his body and the realm of his strength had improved. Even the range of his Superpower Perception had expanded significantly. At the same time as he was curious about Zhang Ruotong’s unique physique, he also felt a profound guilt towards this kind and beautiful girl. Where could she have gone?

"Let’s head straight forward. I sense that there is a battle happening over there," Ye Tianchen spoke up.

Cang Lang and Luo Weike both nodded, and the three of them rushed forward at high speed. It was not merely a run, but it was more like they were flying. With their level of prowess, even in the darkness of the night, they moved effortlessly, and with the bright moonlight shining down, it further facilitated their movement.

Bang!

Cang Lang was at the forefront, Ye Tianchen second, and Luo Weike third. Initially, Luo Weike was positioned to cover the rear, not to engage in the main fight. After all, Luo Weike, who was already in his forties, had to admit that age takes its toll. Especially in the eyes of Ye Tianchen and Cang Lang, Luo Weike had become a national agent at the age of twenty and had been operating at the borders for more than twenty years, surviving numerous life-and-death battles and sustaining many injuries. He had made significant contributions for the country and its people, and retirement was near, so there was no need to expose him to such peril.

A loud crash heralded a large tree hurtling towards Cang Lang from directly ahead. Cang Lang swiftly dodged, and neither Ye Tianchen nor Luo Weike was harmed. At that moment, all three were astonished as they looked ahead. The area was strewn with fallen giant trees that had been part of a dense forest. Now, a large swath had collapsed, leaving a thousand meters in the vicinity clear to view, with each massive tree broken by force. The scene of the battle was nothing short of terrifying.

Whoosh!

A figure leapt up, tracing a beautiful arc in the moonlight, with a right hand shaped like a claw and striking. This was a robust man in camouflage attire. Just looking at his muscles was enough to indicate his formidable combat capability—a feeling of immense power.

Whoosh!

Another figure charged, with a large sword in the right hand that shone with cold light. The fierce Sword Energy caused the space itself to tremble, tearing even the air, creating a terrifying sight. The falling leaves that filled the sky from the commotion added to the chaos.

Boom!

Both fighters unleashed their strongest moves, creating a blinding brilliance as they clashed mid-air. This was not just a contest of techniques but a collision of raw power that dazzled the onlookers.

After an intense exchange, without any hesitation, they performed their mightiest techniques, ready for a life-and-death duel.

"Sky Dragon Claw!" bellowed the man in camouflage, his right claws slashing down toward his opponent from above.

"Beichen Lightning Blade!" The man in black also shouted in slightly awkward Chinese.

Rumble!

In this ultimate showdown, Ye Tianchen, Cang Lang, and Luo Weike, even standing a hundred meters away, could feel the power capable of destroying everything. The large trees snapped by the shockwave in the vicinity were proof enough; any ordinary person who got close would be sliced into pieces. These two were exceptionally strong.

"That man in black is so strong, he can actually hold his own in the fiercest battle with Li Wang, not being at a disadvantage at all!" Luo Weike gasped in astonishment.

"It seems this is the person who nailed Ah Tai with a single strike, with strength definitely not beneath you or me!" Cang Lang nodded in agreement.

Ye Tianchen watched the ensuing battle with a solemn expression. He had seen the entire life-and-death struggle between the man in camouflage and the man in black. Even he couldn’t help but marvel at their strength; even with his power elevated to the peak of the King-level Superpower Realm, he would have a worthy fight against these two.

On the way here, Cang Lang had shared some information about Li Wang with Ye Tianchen. Through his own observations, Ye Tianchen concluded that Li Wang’s strength should be at the intermediate level of the Heavenly Gang War General. They all practiced the Absolute Skills of the Ancient Martial Sect, and Li Wang’s power had barely reached the realm of Martial Venerate. Though he had not fully entered it, tangential contact with any realm meant that it was not to be equated with ordinary prowess.

When Ye Tianchen, Cang Lang, and Luo Weike all rushed closer, they couldn’t help but frown. They saw that Li Wang’s right claw had pierced through the man in black’s chest, and the large blade in the man in black’s right hand had also penetrated Li Wang’s chest. Both men stood in opposition, staring intently at each other without moving or striking again. At that moment, they both knew they would not live but also didn’t want to leave the other a chance to survive, potentially creating a substantial threat for their own people.

"You are strong, to have injured me, Dao Gejian, ranked within the top twenty masters of Beichen Swordsmanship. You should feel proud!" said the man in black with a cold smirk to Li Wang.

"Is that so? I am but an unknown in our China. It seems that the might of our Chinese combatants far surpasses that of your Japan, who harbor foolish desires to invade. This will only lead to more of your people marching to their deaths!" Li Wang let out a slight chuckle as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

Boom! Luo Weike threw a punch towards Dao Gejian. Of course, he stood on Li Wang’s side and aimed to save him by attacking Dao Gejian.

Who would have known that just as Luo Weike’s fist was about to connect, Li Wang suddenly roared, "Don’t move recklessly..."

But it was too late. Luo Weike was also an incredibly powerful master, and once he acted, it wasn’t a joke. His fast and fierce punch was aimed directly at Dao Gejian’s head, intending to smash it like a watermelon.

Boom!

The colossal noise echoed through the sky, and Luo Weike was sent flying. In that moment, Dao Gejian went berserk. Even though he was restrained by Li Wang, the dying man’s last desperate attack unleashed the most potent fight strength he had left. With the force of his left palm capable of destroying mountains, he struck at Luo Weike, sending him flying before even making contact, his power terrifyingly immense.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)