Chapter 198: The Sudden Attack
Chapter 198: The Sudden Attack
In the last convoy that appeared, Mr. Ling stood atop an open-top off-road vehicle, observing the intense battle below with excitement.
"Perfect timing, let's wait and let them fight to the death. Then, we'll swoop in and take advantage. Among Mo Lan Corporation's cargo, the most valuable items are the high-energy nutrient agents and possibly the combat mantises. Once we get our hands on them, this haul will be enough for us to live comfortably for a lifetime."
The black market for high-energy nutrient agents was booming, with prices skyrocketing to previously unimaginable heights. Despite this, there were still buyers, and the agents were consumed almost as soon as they became available.
After acquiring this cargo, why would he stay in this remote area?
There was nowhere he couldn't go.
Previously, he had invested all the operational funds allocated to him by his superiors into this intelligence trade, a decision that proved to be wise. The intelligence provided by An Tan Corporation was indeed reliable.
He turned around and shouted to the vehicle behind him, "Xiao Xiao!"
A figure wearing a protective suit jumped out and quickly approached. Despite the deep-set eye sockets, the figure exuded a powerful aura of killing intent, and their eyes held a faint glow.
Mr. Ling was very pleased with what he saw. He had initially thought that this young man, after undergoing the implant surgery, could last for a month or two, but to his surprise, the young man had an exceptional adaptation to the implants and had completed all the implantation procedures, achieving thirty percent of the average person's limit.
The company had even rewarded this excellent experimental subject with a verbal commendation.
During the raid on the Bloodstain Gang, Xiao Xiao had made significant contributions and became increasingly proficient in utilizing his implants.
However, the frequent use of his implants also increased the burden on his body. Lately, he often felt unexplained pain and soreness throughout his body. He could only sleep with the aid of medication.
Mr. Ling pointed at the armed teams shooting at each other below and asked, "Well, can you handle it?"
Xiao Xiao confidently replied, "Watch me!"
About a dozen people stepped forward and said, "Brother Xiao, we'll cover you from behind."
Xiao Xiao was no longer alone; he had formed an implant team. Some members were recruited from defeated wilderness armed teams, while others were young individuals from Jiaoshan. For them, the implants offered a new hope for combat power.
Xiao Xiao looked at the battlefield below. They needed to wait for the right moment when both sides were severely weakened, and then they would intervene.
The vast wilderness offered little cover, and as the tires were blown out, the initial confrontation between the two groups could only take cover behind their armored vehicles and engage in a firefight. Gunshots echoed across the wilderness, and muzzle flashes lit up the area.
The attackers were well-prepared. After the initial assault halted the Mo Lan Corporation's convoy, they released large dragonflies from their ranks. These dragonflies had a reddish glow within their abdomens.
These dragonflies moved swiftly towards the Mo Lan Corporation's team. They exploded in rapid succession above the convoy, spraying a large amount of liquid onto the armored vehicles, the nearby ground, and even some members of the Mo Lan team.
The areas contaminated by the liquid soon began to corrode, emitting a pungent odor.
These were miniature venomous dragonflies, also a product of the Fuyan Company. Their bodies contained a special venom with high corrosiveness and a strong toxic smell.
Although some members of the Mo Lan team wore face masks, they were still vulnerable to the corrosive liquid. As more dragonflies approached, several members had to leave the convoy, exposing themselves without cover. They could only rely on their protective gear to withstand the enemy fire.
However, they didn't give up. They pulled out several boxes and released combat mantises that had been injected with high-energy nutrients. As soon as the boxes were opened, the mantises leaped out and, under hand signals, charged towards the enemy.
Two combat mantises unfolded their wings and, within a breath or two, rushed into the enemy ranks. With their forelegs slashing, they instantly sliced the enemy into pieces.
Xiao Xiao and his team were about to charge forward but paused upon witnessing this scene. They knew how to deal with armed personnel, but these bio-combat weapons were not only fast but also challenging to combat.
On the other side, Old Feng commented, "What an intense battle." At that moment, a reconnaissance team member approached and reported, "Agent Feng, we've checked, and the amateur team on the high hill over there is likely a privately funded armed group."
Old Feng nodded, "Then, let's send a few people to keep an eye on them." He gestured, and his squad quickly dispersed to carry out the task.
After observing for a while, as the Mo Lan Corporation's team began to gain the upper hand, Old Feng turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Chen, we need a sharp knife now. Can you handle it?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I'll give it a try." He had already observed the situation and confirmed that there were no Third Limit experts among them. This was indeed an opportunity for him to shine.
Chen Chuan planted his Snow Lady Sword into the ground, took a deep breath, and began to guide his inner and outer breaths. Then, he slowly pulled out the sword.
As the Snow Lady Sword was fully unsheathed, he caressed the spine of the blade. With a breath, the bloodline on the ridge of the sword instantly turned a deep crimson.
He gazed forward, took a step, and the ground beneath him suddenly erupted. Everything around seemed to slow down.
In the blink of an eye, Old Feng saw Chen Chuan standing there, but the next moment, he vanished from sight, leaving only a gust of wind that ruffled the scarves around them.
Chen Chuan leaped down from above, and in no time, he reached the site of the battle. He adjusted his stance, positioning the Snow Lady Sword to the side, and then charged forward with great force.
The combatants felt as if a gust of wind had blown past them. Several people who had been shooting at their targets suddenly found their upper bodies cleanly sliced off with just a blink of an eye.
One of them was clearly a Second Limit Fighter, and he seemed to sense something. But before he could react, he only had time to turn his head to glance sideways, and his head flew off with the movement.
The two combat mantises, who had been viciously slashing at their targets, sensed the threat and immediately turned around, charging towards Chen Chuan.
However, in the brief moment their paths crossed, the two mantises were sliced into several segments mid-air and fell to the ground one after the other.
Chen Chuan's gaze was calm and steady. The two mantises he encountered at the Old Factory had fought with him, making them extremely difficult to deal with. But these two seemed to have been ordered to launch a fierce assault, abandoning their strengths to engage him head-on. There was no need for words; he could take them down with a single clash.
From the perspective of the onlookers, it seemed as if a figure had flickered in the arena, and then numerous bodies fell to the ground, sliced open. The two combat mantises were instantly reduced to pieces, and the once-concentrated gunfire became sporadic before fading away.
Soon after, everyone witnessed a figure with a sword appearing in the center of the arena, walking step by step. In the summer night of the wilderness, the headlights of the vehicles illuminated the figure, revealing a black windbreaker and a scarf-covered face. Only the long sword at their side reflected a chilling light, standing out from the rest.
Someone finally reacted, shouting in alarm, "It's a Third Limit Fighter!"
The members of the Antan Corporation, who had been watching from a distance, suddenly changed their expressions. The appearance of a Third Limit Fighter meant they were no longer safe, so they quickly increased their speed and retreated, leaving one person behind to prevent pursuit.
On the hill, Mr. Ling's face turned ashen, and Xiao Xiao and the others were stunned. The scene in the arena exceeded their understanding. What was going on? Before they could even react and rush down, they wondered if they would have ended up like one of the fallen if they had been down there earlier. The thought made their faces pale, and their bodies trembled slightly.
At this moment, Chen Chuan turned his head towards the direction where the Antan Corporation members were fleeing. There, only a burly man with a broad back and muscular build stood.
Chen Chuan could sense that during his charge, this man's gaze had been fixed on him, clearly able to see his movements. However, he didn't get the same feeling from this man as he had from Tan Wang.
The burly man quickly took out a syringe and injected it into his neck. He then threw it away, and in a blink, his eyes turned red, his breathing became heavy, and his body seemed to expand slightly.
The captain from the Bureau of Operations immediately spoke up, "Agent, this should be Antan Corporation's newly developed 'Fury' drug. Specially-conditioned fighters can temporarily enhance their combat abilities by stimulating alien tissue."
"This man is probably like Chen Chuan, with highly developed neural responses and coordination. Although he's not at the Third Limit, the drug can temporarily boost his abilities."
Old Feng knew that Chen Chuan hadn't taken any drugs, but he didn't stop his subordinates from thinking so.
Chen Chuan walked towards the burly man. The latter drew two small knives from his waist, their blades exceptionally sharp. After a brief standoff, they suddenly rushed forward!
As Chen Chuan ran, his long sword struck first, but the burly man tilted his head, using his shoulder to meet the blow. The sword sliced down, but it felt like it hit an obstacle.
Chen Chuan had never encountered such resistance before when he had previously killed those wearing protective gear and with implanted bodies, slicing them in two with a single stroke.
The burly man's face now showed a fierce expression. He quickened his pace and, using the momentum of his charge, lifted the two small knives to strike at Chen Chuan.
As the burly man rushed forward, Chen Chuan flipped his wrist, blocking the attack with his sword on his shoulder. He then thrust the hilt of his sword at the burly man's shoulder, knocking him back.
Chen Chuan used this impact to halt his momentum and took a step back. At the same time, he twisted his waist, flipped his wrist again, and with the momentum, slashed the blade across the burly man's neck. In an instant, the man's head flew off to the side, hitting the ground, and after a few bounces, it came to a stop.
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