Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 575: Chapter 574: The Chaos of the Heavenly Gang War General Team

Ye Tianchen selected Lin Duan, Hu Long, Bao Tianglong, the two brothers Zhang Tian and Zhang Di, and additionally, Li San, to head to country M to carry out the mission to rescue Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun of the Ling family. This mission was going to be even more perilous than the last trip to Washington in M country. The difficulty of successfully completing the task had also greatly increased. Therefore, Ye Tianchen needed help. In the end, Wang Jie, the war enthusiast, insisted on going with them, and after some thought, Ye Tianchen agreed. As long as Wang Jie didn’t lose his temper, he should still be a significant asset.

When Ye Tianchen walked out of the abandoned school with Lin Duan and the other five, he checked the time. It was already nine in the morning; the sun had gradually risen. He took out his mobile phone and dialed a number which, after about four rings, was answered with the voice of an elder.

”Elder, it’s me, Ye Tianchen!” Ye Tianchen spoke.

”What’s the matter?” the Number One leader asked.

”I need a military helicopter, one that can go directly to New York in M country through special privileges. Is that possible?” Ye Tianchen asked.

”Are you preparing to handle the matter with the Ling family? Be extra cautious. I’ve received news that M country has made a lot of preparations, specifically to prevent our country from sending someone to rescue them. There are three major military bases in New York, M country. If needed, I can send members of the Heavenly Gang War General to go with you, under your full command!” The Number One leader said concernedly.

”Elder, I’ll take my own people. You just need to prepare a helicopter that can carry eight people for me,” Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

”You’re still the same, always stubborn. Be very careful. I’ll have Cang Lang contact you,” the Number One leader said before hanging up the call.

After hanging up, Ye Tianchen took out a cigarette and took a puff. Even the Number One leader had said this task would be difficult, indicating that it wasn’t going to be easy. The strength of M country was formidable, and some things had to be acknowledged, namely that M country was worthily the world’s number one superpower. Whether it was their overt military might or the various forces operating behind the scenes, their power was immense. Even though Ye Tianchen was the first to stride through Washington and nearly managed to infiltrate the White House, he did not underestimate the power of M country. This nation possessed the most advanced research, the latest military weapons and, as Yong Chun Tai had said, the virus-created monsters were extraordinarily powerful and had to be approached with caution. Since World War I, M country had been conducting experiments, and after so many years, it was hard to know how strong they had become. In some of M country’s military bases, experiments with these viral creatures were being conducted. It was best not to encounter them, as doing so could spell big trouble.

Perhaps many don’t know or would not believe that the territory of every country — whether its waters, airspace, or land — is sacred and inviolable. It is not possible for any country’s people, ships, or aircraft to fly directly onto another country’s land without consequences because doing so would result in being blown out of the sky, an act of invasion.

But indeed, real agreements and conveniences like this exist between major powers. For example, M country, China, D country, Y country, and R country, as well as E country, have established such protocols. Between these major countries, there are no true friends, nor are there real enemies, only eternal interests. Anything can happen if it’s for the good of one’s own country. Hence, at times, some means can allow a person to directly go to another country or be transported by ship or plane, without the need for a pass. Yet, only a few individuals, other than the highest leaders of these countries, could exercise such power. For an aircraft to land unimpeded in another country’s city is an unbelievable feat. Who else but the Number One leader could make that happen?

Soon, Cang Lang made the call, instructing Ye Tianchen to head to an open space in the north. Ye Tianchen told Cang Lang that the eight of them would wait at the abandoned school in the south and urged him to hurry with the helicopter. The call annoyed Cang Lang, who wanted to curse out Ye Tianchen. If it weren’t for orders from the Number One leader, Cang Lang would not have wanted to deal with Ye Tianchen at all. It seemed that Ye Tianchen alone could enjoy such special treatment, the cheeky kid.

After about half an hour, a large helicopter landed in the empty space of the abandoned school. The person on board was not Cang Lang but Hei Mian, along with a pilot. Seeing Ye Tianchen, Hei Mian disembarked from the helicopter and spoke in a neutral tone, ”Let’s go, I’ll accompany you on this mission.”

”I didn’t say I needed your company. Besides, you being so dark, it’s easy to be spotted!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”You... just go!” Hei Mian said seriously to Ye Tianchen.

”Alright!” Ye Tianchen replied, glancing at Hei Mian.

After all they had been through, Ye Tianchen had long since become friends with Hei Mian and Cang Lang, and of course, there were also Qing Hu and Fei Bao from the Heavenly Gang War General team. The bond between men didn’t need to be spelled out; it was understood by heart. Hei Mian knew Ye Tianchen was joking and promptly took the lead in boarding the helicopter.

Ye Tianchen followed suit, along with Lin Duan, Bao Tianglong, Hu Long, Zhang Tian, Zhang Di, Wang Jie, and Li San—seven men in total. Once aboard, Ye Tianchen spoke up, ”Everyone rest up. Bring your condition to its peak. We still have about a day and a night ahead of us. It’s going to be a tough battle, and we can’t afford to be anything less than our best!”

Having finished his instructions, Ye Tianchen walked up front to chat with Hei Mian. It was previously agreed that the two would talk. Hei Mian was the first member of the Heavenly Gang War Generals Ye Tianchen had met. From their initial mutual irritation through several confrontations to their current tacit understanding and friendship, it was a true brotherhood devoid of any personal interests—far better than some fair-weather friends.

”It’s been a long time, you look quite haggard, kid,” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”The sacrifice of Captain Man Tian hit us hard. He was the backbone of the Heavenly Gang War Generals. I didn’t expect...” Hei Mian couldn’t help but feel a touch of sorrow in his voice.

”Let the past be the past. Captain Man Tian is a man worthy of respect. If it weren’t for him, I would have died at the hands of Demon Wolf,” Ye Tianchen said with a sigh of his own.

Indeed, had Man Tian not sealed the acupoint in Ye Tianchen’s chest and thrown him deep into the Original Forest, Ye Tianchen would not have reached that profound realm in that unique environment or been able to call out ”Taoism” and inherit the ”Eight Diagrams Seal.” Thereby, his power wouldn’t have broken through to the mid-stage of the Emperor-level Superpower Realm. By the time Ye Tianchen cleared the acupoints and rushed to the scene, Man Tian was already gravely injured. Ye Tianchen estimated that if he hadn’t reached the mid-stage of the Emperor-level Superpower Realm, he likely would have been the one to die in battle against Demon Wolf. So, in a way, Man Tian had saved Ye Tianchen by sacrificing himself.

Man Tian was enormously powerful, it was just a pity that he had neglected his cultivation over the years, his mind burdened with too many stray thoughts, and he was taken by surprise by Demon Wolf’s ambush. Even so, he left Demon Wolf on the brink of death. His strength was undeniable; when some powerful individuals fell, it wasn’t because they weren’t strong enough but due to certain extrinsic factors impacting them.

”I know, but the position of the overall team leader of the Heavenly Gang War Generals still hasn’t been decided. As you know, every member of the Heavenly Gang War Generals is very powerful, and to manage such a group, you need to be not only overwhelmingly strong but also have a clever managerial mind. If this group starts causing trouble, it’s hard to know what will happen...” Hei Mian said.

”Qing Hu and Fei Bao are both very strong. Any one of them could take on the role, and those in charge will take this into account,” Ye Tianchen said.

”Fei Bao is too bloodthirsty, hot-tempered, and keeps clamoring to hunt down Demon Wolf to avenge Captain Man Tian. There’s no way he can be the overall team leader of the Heavenly Gang War Generals in such a state, and Qing Hu, despite having been the leader of a small team in the Heavenly Gang War Generals, just can’t command everyone’s respect...” Hei Mian shook his head.

”Can’t command respect? Really? Qing Hu is upright and strong, and he has a good head on his shoulders. If someone like him can’t become the overall team leader of the Heavenly Gang War Generals, then who can?” Ye Tianchen asked, genuinely puzzled.

”Honestly, you’re the best candidate for the overall team leader of the Heavenly Gang War Generals...” Hei Mian hadn’t finished his sentence when Ye Tianchen cut him off.

”Stop there. I already said I’m not taking the position of the overall team leader of the Heavenly Gang War Generals, and I meant it. I’ve explained this to the chief and Vice-Chairman Yang Yi,” Ye Tianchen said solemnly.

”But... but before Captain Man Tian died, he handed you the Heavenly Gang Ring because he wanted you to take on the role of the overall team leader. Are you really willing to watch Captain Man Tian unable to rest in peace? The Heavenly Gang War Generals are in disarray now. The reason Qing Hu can’t command respect is that he used to be even more arrogant than Fei Bao. Relying on his strong power, he challenged every member of the Heavenly Gang War Generals one by one, and that’s how he made enemies of them all. Otherwise, he would be the undisputed choice for the position!” Hei Mian revealed the truth.

”Even so, it doesn’t have to be me. There are many capable and powerful individuals in China, many stronger than I am. And honestly, I have absolutely no interest in the position of the overall team leader of the Heavenly Gang War Generals. Let’s not talk about this anymore!” Ye Tianchen shook his head.

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