Chapter 547: Application
Chapter 547: Application
After being knocked away, Yu Lie rolled on the ground, finally managing to dissipate the powerful force.
When he stood up, he witnessed an astonishing scene ahead.
He was shocked, having personally experienced the strength of this insect, which also possessed transformed tissue and substantial mass. When it charged, he couldn't resist at all.
Yet this person had effortlessly sliced it in half with a simple wave of the hand. Such power...
But then, a thought occurred to him, and his heart filled with excitement.
The newcomer was from the Special Action Group, and to be honest, Chen Bitong had put immense pressure on him. If the members of the Action Group possessed such strength, then they had a chance against Chen Bitong.
He composed himself. This person hadn't exposed his identity; either they didn't know, or they had other plans. In that case, he could only continue to lie low.
On the side, Fang Zhixin's face showed a hint of tension. Having been with Chen Bitong the longest, he had the most insight and recognized the origin of that strike: "This is... Severance Power, and not just that..."
Severance Power was a relatively challenging force to master in the military, but ordinary people didn't exhibit such prowess. This strike was likely a combination of mental and physical strength, resulting in such devastating power.
This person was an opponent on par with Teacher Chen.
Lao Hu, after delivering that strike, didn't bother with the bisected insect but fixed his gaze on Chen Bitong.
Yu Lie and Fang Zhixin both witnessed his astonishing strike, but they were more wary of Chen Bitong's previous silent evasion of the beetle.
He could confirm that Chen Bitong hadn't moved at all.
Therefore, he deduced that Chen Bitong had likely established a connection between his mental power and the rift, momentarily entering the rift's gap, which caused the beetle to miss.
To achieve this level, it wasn't just a matter of perfecting mental power; it also required unique techniques and talents.
However, he had never seen Chen Bitong use similar methods before.
Had he mastered this within the past five years, or...?
Regardless of the reason, he had to reassess Chen Bitong's strength.
At this moment, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "Chen Bitong, among your teammates from back then, aside from me, some died, and some were left disabled. But in the end, only you were hailed as a hero.
Is your reputation truly earned solely by yourself? I've never agreed with that, but after today, you will no longer be any kind of hero."
Chen Bitong replied calmly, "I've never thought of myself that way."
Lao Hu snorted, "That's what I hate most about you. You've gained so much, yet you pretend to be indifferent."
His eyes flashed dangerously, "Then let's end this conversation here..."
As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand, crouching slightly, appearing ready to strike. Simultaneously, he exuded a dangerous aura and an invisible pressure.
Behind him, Yu Lie and Fang Zhixin tensed up, feeling the pressure despite their distance. It was as if they couldn't breathe.
In contrast, Chen Bitong emanated nothing. He stood there as if he didn't exist.
Just as the two were about to engage, the rift flashed with electric light, and sounds emerged from within. Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie, at the back, exchanged glances and immediately turned back towards the rift.
Several dark shadows emerged from the rift, growing larger as they approached. With a thunderous sound, a row of cavalry charged out at incredible speed.
Leading the charge were three Third Limit Devoted Samurai, forming a line with five meters between each rider. From the side, their formation resembled a horizontal line, with their horses' chests forming a straight line. A power cord connected their horses, maintaining a synchronized rhythm even at high speeds. Their long spears were raised, aiming forward.
Yu Lie and Fang Zhixin's expressions changed. Aside from the pressure like a towering wall, their coordinated breaths were nearly merged into one. With the power cord, their combined power was almost unstoppable. Both knew they couldn't block it and quickly moved to the sides to dodge.
After the first row of cavalry charged out, another row followed, consisting of Third Limit riders.
Then, another row emerged. This was the Old Imperial Court's "One to Nine Horizontal Formation," with a row of Devoted Samurai at the forefront and multiple rows of ordinary cavalry behind. The number of rows varied from one to nine, and after one formation passed, another would follow, repeating the charge. In the old era, even the most solid formations could be broken by this tactic.
Fang Zhixin and Yu Lie, having dodged the initial charge, noticed a weakness in the formation's flanks. Without waiting for all the cavalry to emerge, they attempted to rush forward to intercept.
However, they soon realized the situation was more complex. The riders on the left and right sides suddenly split, using the power cord to circle behind them, creating a rear attack.
If another group of skilled fighters emerged from the rift, they could attack from both front and back, killing them in the formation.
He was forced to abandon this idea and instead had to retreat from the flanking range.
The leader, however, continued to urge his horse forward, leading the rear cavalry soldiers. With their long spears aimed at the seemingly insignificant Chen Bitong, they charged ahead. But when they reached him, their horse seemed to pass through him as if he were just a scattered shadow.
Lao Hu's eyes were fixed on Chen Bitong. As the devoted knight approached, he impatiently said, "Get out of my way." With a single hand, he struck the spear shaft, hitting the spearhead. However, the force was so powerful that it caused the knight and his horse to fly sideways.
Then, with a leap, he rushed towards Chen Bitong. As he passed by, the charging heavy cavalryman and his horse instantly exploded, creating a massive gully in the ground. With his body torn apart, he pointed a finger at Chen Bitong's face.
Outside this area, Li Shuan had dispatched the second emergency team to the location. They stood on a tall billboard, observing the situation.
One of them, a man in his forties with a goatee, had a deep and cold expression. He wore a deep blue tie and a crisp dark gray Ministry of Governance uniform, indicating he was from the Ministry of Governance.
The other man, in his late thirties, had short hair, thick lips, and narrow eyes. His gaze carried a disdain for everything, and he held a cigarette in his mouth. Although he wore a military uniform, his hat was tilted, and the uniform was casually draped over his body. He was from the Defense Department, Yang Can.
According to the Defense Department's assessment, these two men were on the same level as Chen Bitong. However, Chen Bitong's reputation and prestige far surpassed theirs.
After arriving, they did not rush forward but instead stopped at a distance to observe. When they saw Chen Bitong dodge the insect's impact, they reached the same conclusion as Lao Hu.
Yang Can squinted and said, "This wasn't mentioned in the intelligence report. Chen Bitong has this ability, and with his experience, he's almost invincible in a one-on-one fight at the rift. Even if we team up, it's hard to pose a threat to him."
Nie Guanshan agreed with this statement. With such skills, as long as the rift remained, it could be relied upon. Even if the area were subjected to a blanket bombardment, it wouldn't pose much of a threat to Chen Bitong.
He looked at Lao Hu, who was currently fighting with Chen Bitong, and said, "If we had him, it would be enough."
Yang Can flatly refused, "Impossible. The members of the Temporary Special Action Committee will not cooperate with us. It's already good enough if they don't obstruct us."
"I still believe the previous tactic is feasible," he said. "Although the situation has changed, as long as we can find someone to restrain Chen Bitong when we launch our attack, it's still achievable. We need to request another helper from above."
Nie Guanshan said, "It's not easy to find such a person in a short time."
Yang Can, holding his cigarette, said nonchalantly, "It's not our problem. Let the Defense Department figure it out. If they can't find such a helper, we'll refuse to fight. We don't need to take on battles with no guarantee of success."
Nie Guanshan nodded and said, "Since Colonel Yang has this opinion, let's make the request."
Inside the command center, Li Shuan quickly received the application from the two men, along with the reasons stated. He also understood their intention from their wording: if a suitable person couldn't be found, they would refuse to fight.
Li Shuan frowned slightly. These two men, having participated in the upper-level plan, had a certain degree of autonomy and the right to make suggestions. They could refuse tasks they deemed inappropriate.
The best solution at the moment was to dispatch another team.
Li Shuan had another team, Team One, whose strength was no weaker than Team Two. However, he couldn't concentrate all such powerful teams in one place; it would be a waste and make control even more difficult.
Not only was he about to face the sixth and even seventh waves of splits, but he also had to consider the more dangerous situations that might arise later. But without these men, where could he find suitable candidates?
After much thought, he said to his female assistant, "Connect me with Captain Chen."
At this very moment, Chen Chuan stood with his sword by the rift, guiding the Spirit Reflection Technique and using his mental power to absorb the essence from another world while remaining vigilant.
Initially, people were still approaching this area, but gradually, their numbers dwindled. Perhaps they realized that breaking through here was challenging, or they learned that the split bodies here had been eliminated, making the area less valuable. Naturally, the company's mercenary team no longer needed to pay attention to this location.
Even those fighters eager to approach the Heaven Gate turned back after discovering the tight security. There were other rifts appearing in other parts of Central City, so they didn't need to stubbornly persist here; they could find opportunities elsewhere.
However, even without these people, various creatures continued to emerge from the opposite side, including some that caused great trouble. Numerous creature corpses lay scattered around him.
At this moment, the interdimensional connector above began to flicker, and as he was about to connect the communication, a sudden movement appeared in the light, as if a huge creature was about to emerge from within.
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(End of Chapter)
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