Chapter 441

Chapter 441: Chapter 440 "I didn’t expect you to become so strong in just a few days!"

Hei Mian felt the full force of his Inner Strength surge in his palms, yet he could not shake Ye Tianchen, which took him by surprise. He hadn’t expected Ye Tianchen to increase his strength so much in just over ten days.

"You better be careful, I told you I was going to give you two black eyes!" Ye Tianchen said with a wicked smile.

"You’re an interesting guy, but not really to my taste, which is annoying," Hei Mian said coldly as he glanced at Ye Tianchen.

"I’m not a dish, why should I suit your taste? You’d better watch out for yourself..."

As they spoke, the Emperor-level Superpower Realm energy surged in Ye Tianchen’s palms. Without any fancy techniques or other superpower skills, he pressed down on Hei Mian with overwhelming force, pushing him backward dozens of meters. During this time, Hei Mian tried to use his own strength to stop Ye Tianchen’s advance, but he failed. Dust flew under his feet, and countless floor tiles were shattered, showing just how immense the force in Ye Tianchen’s palms was.

Bang!

With a loud noise, Hei Mian suddenly retreated swiftly backward, so fast that Ye Tianchen couldn’t catch up. Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected him to use this move, and when the resistance against his palms vanished, a huge burst of superpower energy erupted. Hei Mian took the opportunity to dodge and wasn’t hurt.

Ye Tianchen secretly admired Hei Mian. Indeed, as a Heavenly Gang War General, he was absolutely powerful. Though Ye Tianchen had now advanced to the Emperor Level Realm and could overpower Hei Mian, defeating him was not going to be easy. The Heavenly Gang War Generals of Xia, truly living up to their reputation, were not just for show. They were hailed as Xia’s most formidable individual combat force, and rightly so.

"Did you fucking take some kind of drug? How did you get so strong all of a sudden?" Hei Mian couldn’t help but curse.

"I took a Brightening Pill, I really can’t afford to be as dark as you, who disappears in the night!" Ye Tianchen said helplessly, shaking his head.

"You little... wait, I, Hei Mian, don’t go back on my words..."

Hei Mian was furious but ended up laughing grimly. By now, he had somewhat calmed down and had gotten used to Ye Tianchen’s teasing. His expression had become more serious and thoughtful than ever before. He could feel Ye Tianchen’s immense power, and his own War Blood began to boil inside him. As a Heavenly Gang War General, it wasn’t that Hei Mian had never been defeated — after all, he wasn’t the strongest among them. But he had never been so utterly outclassed. The recent clash of strength had made it clear that he was no match for Ye Tianchen, which enraged Hei Mian even more.

Suddenly, two blades appeared in Hei Mian’s hands. Both were black and pointed, resembling black rods as thick as a thumb, pointed at one end. Ye Tianchen couldn’t tell what material they were made of, but they felt strangely familiar.

Whiz!

Whiz!

With two soft sounds, Hei Mian exerted a little force, and a pale blue glow emanated from the dagger-like blades in his hands. The force of Inner Strength burst forth clearly visible, slicing through the air without any striking movement or murderous intent. It was ominous how easily the air was cleaved, and Ye Tianchen took notice.

"Be careful, this could be deadly!" Hei Mian said coldly.

"So vicious, are you playing for real? Alright then, I’ll play along!" Ye Tianchen waved his right hand, and the Taie Sword, the Power Sword, appeared in his grasp. Hei Mian’s strength warranted a fight with the Taie Sword — it was no overuse of the Divine Sword.

"It was obviously you who provoked this, okay?" Hei Mian growled in utter annoyance.

"Come on, I know you’re too embarrassed to admit it!" Ye Tianchen said, shaking his head.

"One move to decide the outcome, I’m sick of dragging this out with you. If you lose, you’re coming with me to see the commander!" Hei Mian said irritably.

"Alright, since you’re so straightforward, I agree. If I win, I won’t go see the commander; if I lose, I’ll go home and lock the door to sleep," Ye Tianchen said seriously.

"Agreed... Huh? You’re tricking me, watch out..."

Hei Mian was growing frustrated. Every time he tried to get Ye Tianchen to see the commander, Ye Tianchen would find every excuse not to go. Without any personal gain or relevance to him, he definitely wouldn’t go, which immensely irritated Hei Mian, a loyal and dedicated Heavenly Gang War General. He wanted nothing more than to beat Ye Tianchen into a pulp.

Actually, Ye Tianchen genuinely didn’t want to meet the commanders. It wasn’t because he was being pretentious; he simply wasn’t from Earth and had no concept of obeying orders. What he pursued was a carefree life, and he had no desire to get involved in the affairs of the country.

The first two missions he undertook were related to him, benefited him and the state, and involved the respectful and deserving elderly figures of the No. 1 Chief and Yang Yi, the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission. However, Ye Tianchen really didn’t want to be bound by state commands, as it was too troublesome. Of course, this didn’t mean he lacked a sense of national identity or was unwilling to exert effort for Huaxia. Given that his identity was indeed Ye Tianchen, some matters were unavoidable, but he thought that if he could reduce troubles, he should.

Ding!

Ding!

After Ye Tianchen swung the Taie Sword and released a streak of Sword Qi, he scattered the Sword Energy emitted by Hei Mian’s dual spike swords. But in the next moment, Hei Mian charged at him like a bolt of lightning, having realized the potency of the Longsword in Ye Tianchen’s hand and knowing that he needed to fight up close.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Almost simultaneously, both Ye Tianchen and Hei Mian charged towards each other and unleashed their strongest moves. After a flash of light passed, both men halted, now in switched positions, standing back-to-back without making another move.

After a brief pause, Hei Mian sheathed his spike swords, sighed, and said,

"I lost, but I still hope you will come with me to meet the Chief!"

Ye Tianchen also stored the Taie Sword back into his storage space and glanced at Hei Mian, replying,

"I’ve always considered you a friend. To tell you the truth, I really don’t want to be bound by any commitments or accept any more missions. With powerful single combat forces like the Heavenly Gang Level, you really don’t need me. Why bother?"

"This matter is related to you, and I believe when you meet her, you will be unable to refuse and will definitely choose to help her!" said Hei Mian earnestly.

"Related to me again? I’ve already stepped in during Han Jie’s issue last time. What is it this time? It seems like Ye Tianchen doesn’t have that many friends, right?" Ye Tianchen asked somewhat speechlessly.

"The Ling family is in trouble..." Hei Mian glanced at Ye Tianchen as he spoke.

"The Ling family? Which Ling family? What does that have to do with me?" Ye Tianchen asked, puzzled.

Hearing Ye Tianchen’s question, Hei Mian couldn’t help but look at him exasperatedly, sometimes really wondering if there’s ever any accuracy in this young man’s words. Just now, he claimed they were friends, but would he ask who Hei Mian was if the latter found himself in danger the next moment?

"The Ling family, Ling Yuxun. They have always been the largest overseas Chinese family abroad, and this time they planned to move their base back to the country from America. You know how shameless America can be. If the Ling family moves, they will definitely bring a significant investment back home, dealing another heavy blow to America’s already declining economy. Of course, they would obstruct this. The national leaders are highly concerned, but unexpectedly, the Ling family encountered trouble so soon. Only Ling Yuxun and her father managed to escape, while the rest of the Ling family... all died," Hei Mian explained, focusing on the essential points.

Ye Tianchen was taken aback; he hadn’t expected the Ling family to be in trouble. Indeed, from a moral standpoint, he couldn’t ignore Ling Yuxun’s predicament. Despite the possibility that Ling Yuxun’s father might not think highly of him, Ye Tianchen couldn’t stand idly by, given Ling Yuxun’s care for him since childhood and their close childhood friendship—it was his way of honoring his sense of loyalty.

"Who did it?" Ye Tianchen asked coldly.

"The Beichen One-blade School..." Hei Mian began.

"How could it be them?" Ye Tianchen was puzzled.

"People from the Beichen One-blade School indeed targeted you, but they were also acting under directions from the U.S. You must know that Japan is their loyal lapdog!" Hei Mian remarked.

Ye Tianchen said nothing but turned and walked toward the villa. Hei Mian was momentarily stunned, wondering what Ye Tianchen meant by that. Did he still not want to go? Could he really ignore the life and death of Ling Yuxun, his childhood friend? Even if Ling Yue, her father, had previously underestimated Ye Tianchen and even threatened him, causing Ye Tianchen to disdain dealing with Ling Yue, what about Ling Yuxun? Since people from the Beichen One-blade School had already infiltrated the Capital City, they surely wouldn’t stop their assault.

"What do you mean, kid? Will you come with me or not?" Hei Mian called out loudly.

"Wait for me outside the villa!" Ye Tianchen said indifferently.

Hei Mian’s lips curved into a slight smile, inwardly admiring Ye Tianchen truly. During their battle, he had gone all out, yet he lost. Unknowingly, Ye Tianchen had greatly surpassed him in strength. Hei Mian, a straightforward and robust man, would punch anyone who tried to lure him with fame and influence, but he would respect genuine strength!

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