Chapter 421: The Onslaught
Chapter 421: The Onslaught
Huan Jie's gaze fixed on the figure that suddenly stood up, her eyes widening in shock.
The bullet had clearly hit the head, yet there wasn't even a scratch, and this level of Iron Body Technique made her heart tremble.
And...
She looked at the mangled corpse on the ground. Although she disliked Jiang Huowang and his disobedience, she had to acknowledge his strength.
But now, he had been easily killed by Chen Chuan with just two moves.
Jiang Huowang's regenerative abilities were formidable, but now, with his head smashed, there was no way he could get up again.
The assault team members were equally stunned by this turn of events. Jiang Huowang often surprised them, but this was beyond unexpected, leaving them completely unprepared.
They had planned to use Jiang Huowang to distract Chen Chuan, or at least tire him out, but now that he was gone, what should they do?
For a moment, no one moved, waiting for new orders from the Boundary Vessel to guide their next move.
Huan Jie knew it was impossible to follow the rehearsed plan precisely, as not all factors could be considered, but she hadn't expected this outcome.
Chen Chuan's strength had exceeded their previous estimates, surpassing their initial assessment.
Should they retreat now?
Or continue?
But if they retreated, given Chen Chuan's recent display of power, they would have to leave some behind to cover their retreat, sacrificing them in vain. And even if they managed to escape, where could they go?
Huan Jie had invested a significant portion of her team's funds into this operation, and borrowed more, so if they failed, the Ferris Wheel would not protect them. Even if they withdrew, where could they flee to?
There was only one choice left.
She clenched her teeth and sent a message through the Boundary Vessel, "All units, initiate Plan C, attack!"
After sending the command, she leaped down from the pillar. She had intended to wait for the opportune moment to strike, but with the plan disrupted, she had no choice but to join the battle early.
Upon receiving the order, the team members began to take their designated positions according to their rehearsals. The main attackers were already rushing towards Chen Chuan.
Team combat was different from solo fighting; it harnessed collective strength, so they didn't lose hope entirely. Once they started moving, they naturally fell into a rhythm.
Chen Chuan's gaze fixed on the charging attackers. The special medicines had significantly enhanced his abilities, and each incremental increase in his strength now translated to a substantial improvement.
Compared to two months ago, his current power had reached a whole new level.
In his eyes, everyone's movements slowed down, even the Third Limit Combat Solver rushing towards him; their trajectories were crystal clear.
Chen Chuan raised his hand, clenching his fist, and white vapor rose from his body.
In a real battle, being a hair faster meant crossing the line between life and death!
The onlookers stared at him, but in the next instant, he vanished from his spot.
A loud boom reverberated from nearby.
An attacker who had leaped into the air, ready to engage Chen Chuan, was forcefully smashed back to the ground, creating a crack in the pavement. He lay on the rubble, his back visibly twisted, clearly incapacitated.
Before the others could react, another loud crash echoed from a short distance away, as another charging team member was slammed into the railing of a nearby overpass.
Chen Chuan stood in front of the fallen man, his hand pressing down on his chest, the man's back almost embedded into the ground, seemingly unconscious.
The remaining members of the assault team revealed looks of terror, their fighting spirit dampened once again.
Although their team's individual combat abilities were not exceptional, their strength lay in coordination. Once they combined their efforts, they could defeat conventionally powerful opponents.
But this required them to control and attack their opponents, and with Chen Chuan's movements too swift to follow, coordination was impossible, let alone surrounding him.
The Third Limit Combat Solver with the gun was now drenched in cold sweat.
Although he couldn't track Chen Chuan's movements either, his ability allowed him to shoot without aiming, relying purely on his senses. Yet, after firing two shots at Chen Chuan, he realized they had no effect, like stones sinking in the ocean.
At that moment, his hairs stood on end, and he abruptly turned his gun towards a specific spot, only to feel a hand on his head.
"Heh!" A loud shout came from nearby.
Chen Chuan glanced over and saw Huan Jie rushing towards him, her long spikes aimed at him, seemingly ready to pierce his body in the next instant.
This opponent seemed to be able to keep up with his movements, so he ignored the gunman and raised the Snow Lord's Blade to parry her attack.
Huan Jie swiftly changed her move, raising both spikes to block his.
She didn't need to attack Chen Chuan; rescuing her teammates was her priority.
As she focused her gaze, the formidable internal force transmitted through the sword in her hand almost caused her to lose control of her body. Her entire being trembled under the power, and only after a flip did she manage to shake off the force.
At this moment, Chen Chuan hadn't even unsheathed his sword.
"Is it because it's unnecessary?" she wondered.
Shifting her gaze, she looked at the Battle Master behind Chen Chuan, still standing there with his gun. Although he had been rescued, he didn't take the opportunity to retreat but remained unmoving.
Seeing this, she couldn't help but feel annoyed.
Just as this thought arose, a light cracking sound echoed, and the gunman's head inexplicably cracked open in front of the shocked onlookers. A scorching aura emanated from within, yet the man stood there, gun in hand.
The remaining members of the raid squad couldn't help but stop.
In reality, they had lost all fighting spirit. Originally a seven-person squad, including Jiang Huowang, they were eight in total, but now, they had lost half their members.
Before their arrival, the predetermined contingency plan informed them that within ten minutes, their success rate would be as high as 80%. However, after ten minutes, the success rate would immediately drop to 50%, decreasing further with time.
In reality, the situation was not as the plan had anticipated. They had encountered a one-sided slaughter. In just about two minutes of engagement, they had already lost half their team.
Huan Jie also realized this, but having decided to charge into battle, she had discarded all distractions, her mind solely focused on killing the target.
Fixating on Chen Chuan, she conveyed through the Boundary Vessel, "Old Four!"
As she spoke, the remaining three exchanged glances and simultaneously crushed a pill with their tongues, releasing a stimulating drug into their bodies.
These drugs tapped into their potential, constantly generating and channeling vital essence, allowing them to burst forth with formidable combat strength. Once the drug's effect faded, they would enter a prolonged period of weakness, making escape unlikely.
While they communicated, Chen Chuan didn't initiate an attack. Instead, he released his field domain, expanding it to encompass the remaining four.
Through the field domain's contact and feedback, he instantly grasped the general condition and characteristics of each person.
Then, he turned his head, gazing at one of the robust shadows.
Huan Jie suddenly sensed danger and hastily warned, "Old Four!"
Before she finished speaking, Chen Chuan had already moved from his original position, appearing instantly before the robust team member. He kicked out, but this time, the opponent wasn't as helpless as before. A sturdy arm rose, and with the leather armguard, a loud bang reverberated as the kick was blocked.
The man's fiery eyes seemed to spew fire as he held an axe in his other hand, attempting to chop at Chen Chuan. However, although he raised the weapon, it seemed unable to descend.
Chen Chuan's kick, though blocked, exerted immense force, causing the man to stagger. He struggled to find his footing, and the power in his hands couldn't be unleashed.
In that instant, Chen Chuan delivered another kick, striking the man's cheek with force!
It was a two-step kick!
A loud bang echoed as the burly man's jaw and teeth shattered under the impact, his entire body flying sideways from Chen Chuan's kick. Even before hitting the ground, he lost consciousness, his eyes rolling back.
Chen Chuan maintained the kicking stance.
Although the man had taken the drug, the unleashed power and speed weren't what he was accustomed to. Before fully adapting, it only increased his vulnerability.
At this moment, a continuous burst of gunfire erupted from behind, Huan Jie ordering the nearby people to ignore the security forces and focus their fire on Chen Chuan first.
Even though ordinary bullets posed little threat, they could still hinder and obstruct.
Amid the gunfire, Huan Jie charged forward.
She couldn't tolerate Chen Chuan picking off her team members one by one. She had to provide her team time to adapt to the power and create opportunities to join the fight.
Her path wasn't linear; instead, she utilized the strength of her athletic legs to move diagonally.
Chen Chuan faced the external gunfire without evasion, merely raising his hand to block the bullets that fell on the outer layer of his protective suit. Through the gaps between his fingers, he kept his gaze fixed on Huan Jie's figure.
As she shifted to one side, he abruptly stepped in that direction, his body abruptly shifting, crossing ten meters in an instant to intercept Huan Jie's advance. With a swift slash of his unsheathed Snow Lady Saber, a powerful sonic boom reverberated.
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(End of Chapter)
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