Chapter 409: Confrontation
Chapter 409: Confrontation
The chosen location for this duel was a border area under the control of both parties, near the entrance of a tunnel.
The following day, over twenty medium and small vehicles, along with more than a hundred motorcycles, roared out of the Lu Tong Logistics camp, heading towards the designated battleground.
Even though the road was already well-lit, they still turned on their bright headlights.
Most of the members present were from Lu Tong Logistics' original security team, so their combat strength was not to be underestimated.
In fact, relying on their former security forces, they held their own in regular skirmishes. It was only when facing Tier Three Combatants that they were truly powerless, gradually being squeezed and swallowed up by Venom Ant Express.
If Old Bian had put in a little more effort, things might have turned out differently. This was also the main reason why many were dissatisfied with Old Bian. Upon learning that he had been replaced by a new fighter, most of them cheered and voiced their support, with only a few expressing concern or grumbling.
Putting aside other factors, the new fighter's willingness to engage in a duel with Venom Ant Express without the slightest hesitation immediately won over the majority of the crowd.
This time, Lan Shenan made sure everyone was well-prepared with firearms and ammunition. She also strategically stationed personnel at critical intersections to ensure backup and prevent Venom Ant Express from ambushing them during the duel.
The Lu Tong Logistics convoy arrived at the battleground ahead of time and saw that Venom Ant Express had also arrived with a portion of their members, who were setting up barricades and obstacles.
Lan Shenan ignored them and ordered her team to remove the sandbags and obstacles, setting up their own simple defenses and fortifications.
Both sides focused on their own tasks without paying attention to each other.
Old Cao descended from the vehicle and silently observed the opposite side.
Xiao Ding joined him, also gazing at the other side curiously. "What's wrong, Old Cao? What are you looking at?"
Old Cao replied, "Some of the people over there are our former brothers. I recognize a few faces."
Xiao Ding was unconcerned. "The remaining brothers are the true brothers. Those who ran away during difficult times, did they ever treat you as a brother? Did you ever treat them as brothers?"
Old Cao clarified, "I'm not feeling sorry for them. It's just that I was reminded of the past. When Li Daole was around, Lu Tong Logistics was thriving. But now..." He shook his head.
Xiao Ding said, "Li Daole's business was indeed good back then, but the subordinates didn't get much out of it. Otherwise, why would so many people demand a split when something went wrong? Li Daole himself disappeared, and I think he's probably enjoying life in the Upper District."
Although Li Daole didn't have a citizen's identity, he had money. On the other hand, there were plenty of citizens without money. Hiring a few people would be enough for him to enjoy life.
Old Cao sighed and shook his head. "It's not that simple. The Iron Fist Gang's influence in the Lower District was not much weaker than the Moss Gang's, but they suddenly disbanded. The series of incidents that Lu Tong Logistics encountered afterward were not coincidences. The underlying situation is actually very complex."
In a camper van at the rear, Chen Chuan sat at the front, slowly sipping a hot drink while observing the Venom Ant Express members, awaiting his opponent for the day.
To the average person, the Lower District seemed chaotic and disorderly, and the fighters who emerged from such a place appeared stronger.
However, in reality, most of those who came to the Lower District were unsuccessful competitors. Aside from the fact that the Lower District's resources couldn't compare to the Upper District's, the caliber of opponents one faced determined one's own level.
Constantly fighting weak opponents in the Lower District, or not fighting at all, would only lead to a decline in one's skills.
Therefore, while the overall strength of fighters in the Lower District might be inferior to those in the Upper District, when it came to the top-tier fighters, it was not so straightforward. There were quite a few individuals who came to the Lower District with special intentions, and these people couldn't be judged by common sense.
At that moment, someone from the opposing side walked towards them and exchanged a few words with the Lu Tong Logistics members.
Lan Shenan's voice echoed in Chen Chuan's Boundary Token: "Brother Chen, Venom Ant Express says Gai Er will be arriving a bit late."
Chen Chuan remained calm. "Then we'll wait a bit longer."
This was merely a tactic to wear down his morale, and such tricks held no meaning in a duel.
Whether he waited at the camp or here, controlling his emotions was something he had mastered long ago. He could also use this time to adjust his state through breathing techniques.
Lan Shenan remained vigilant, fearing tricks from Venom Ant Express. "Brother Chen, I'll go check the surroundings."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a sound of agreement. He then picked up a book of Lower District information that Lu Tong Logistics had provided and started flipping through it while sipping another hot drink.
After a while, a modified armored vehicle slowly drove towards them. The vehicle's front was adorned with a ferocious tiger face, baring its fangs.
Behind this vehicle was a convertible car, carrying several individuals with colorful faces. At a glance, they were clearly members of the Moss Gang.
Judging from their attire and demeanor, these were not ordinary gang members but high-ranking leaders. As soon as they arrived, Venom Ant Express members approached them to greet them.
Lan Shenan's voice echoed from the Boundary Token, "Chen Xiao Ge, Gai Er has arrived."
Chen Chuan closed the file in his hand and looked ahead. The armored vehicle drove to the very front and stopped, and from it emerged a robust figure dressed similarly to his photo—a deep red martial arts uniform, a black wide belt, and a three-section staff folded in his hand.
As he walked forward, his face became clearer—a few scars on his chin, sharp and fierce eyes, and a wild, untamed expression.
Seeing his arrival, Chen Chuan set down his hot drink, grabbed the Snow Empress Blade, stepped out of the car, and approached his opponent.
The two slowly approached each other under the watchful eyes of their companions.
In the open space between them, a sun vine hung diagonally, its scattered light bright but uneven, with flickering dots and entangled shadows swaying with the wind.
And now, within this space, the two figures stood.
The leader of the Moss Gang sat observing Chen Chuan, scanning him with the Boundary Token and sending the information to a specific location. After a while, he received a response, and his posture became slightly more upright.
"Yes, yes... What's the call about?"
He quickly glanced at the front and said, "But Gai Er has already gone up... Okay, okay... I'll keep an eye on it..."
At this moment, Lao Bian was also paying close attention to the fight. He had his informants within the Lu Tong Express team to keep an eye on the situation.
Although the functions of the Boundary Token couldn't clearly see the details of this level of combat, it didn't matter. He just needed to confirm the final outcome.
By now, the two had reached their respective fronts and stopped.
Gai Er placed the three-section staff on his shoulder and spoke in a mocking yet threatening tone, "So there's someone willing to help Lu Tong Express, a group on the verge of collapse. That's rare.
Have you gotten into trouble in the Lower City District? I say, you've barely made it here, why waste your life?
Listen to my advice, brother. You can still back out now. I can't guarantee I'll hold back if we fight. I'm giving you a chance to leave, or you'll die here today."
Hearing his words, Chen Chuan realized that Gai Er seemed unaware of his information. Had he not done his research before the fight? Indeed, Gai Er was clueless because Venom Ant Express hadn't conducted such research, and Lu Tong Logistics had hastily agreed to the fight.
It wasn't that they trusted Gai Er, but they didn't think Lu Tong Logistics could afford any formidable figures at this point. If they had such capabilities, they would have brought them in already. Why would they rely on Lao Bian? Furthermore, would any skilled fighters be willing to come to the Lower City District for such a small team? It was impossible. It could only be a newcomer who had just escaped from above and was still unaware of the situation. There was no need to waste resources on such a novice. Chen Chuan welcomed this approach because his opponent was unaware of his information, making Gai Er's knowledge about him one-sided and transparent, which was advantageous for the upcoming fight.
At this moment, Chen Chuan tried to sense the field domain. Gai Er's field domain was condensed around him, hidden but evidently untrained. Field domain knowledge and techniques were considered advanced yet underrated, even among Wu Yi graduates.
Gai Er relied solely on his long-term combat experience, instinctively condensing his field domain, which could be effective against ordinary opponents but was useless against Chen Chuan.
With just a slight touch, Chen Chuan gleaned much useful information from Gai Er's field domain.
Gai Er's field domain was fierce and aggressive, agile yet vicious. He had a strong offensive nature, preferred shortcuts, and embraced risk. However, he was also cautious and sharp, like a lone wolf ready to retreat if his bite missed, only to seek another opportunity or withdraw.
Gai Er was a thoroughly selfish individual, prioritizing his self-preservation and desires above all else.
Under Chen Chuan's intense gaze, Gai Er suddenly felt uneasy. He didn't know what was wrong, but he instinctively took a step back, revealing a vicious and wary expression. He removed the three-section staff from his shoulder and pointed it forward, loosening his grip slightly. With a clatter, he let it hang freely.
At this moment, out of Chen Chuan's line of sight, Gai Er's heel discreetly lifted.
With just this simple movement, the end of the staff shot up, causing the entire three-section staff to straighten and lunge towards Chen Chuan!
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(End of Chapter)
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