NCCnovel Chapter 165 A Common Man's Wrath
Chapter 165 A Common Man's Wrath
From a distance of nearly ten kilometers, Li Guoan and the others could only see the distant explosion and the fleeting golden streak.
But at the side entrance of the Institute of Physical Materials, the air was so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat.
Academician Qian Zhonghua stared blankly at the hand so close to his face, and at the metal plate that was being held firmly by that hand, which gleamed with a cold, dark light.
The sharp edge of the patch was less than an inch from his scalp.
The hand that was gripping the patch had bulging veins on the back of its hand, and blood seeping from its palm dripped down between its fingers.
The owner of that hand was a young man with a resolute face.
He was dressed in an inconspicuous black tracksuit, but at this moment he stood like a guardian deity, firmly protecting Academician Qian.
"Academician Qian, are you alright?" The young man's voice was steady and strong.
It was only then that the guard in charge of the protection realized what was happening.
His outstretched hand froze in mid-air, his face filled with lingering fear and relief.
call out!
The golden Jade Emperor Sword arrived late, accompanied by a piercing sonic boom, and hovered in mid-air.
The sword hummed, radiating a chilling killing intent, as if it were angry at its lateness.
With a turn, Yu Huang returned the way he came.
The young man glanced at the flying sword and whispered a report into the communicator on his wrist.
"Reporting to command center, 'Dragon Scale' member Mu Xi is here. Academician Qian is safe and the threat has been eliminated."
He casually tossed the metal plate, which was deeply embedded in his palm, onto the ground, drawing a line of blood.
The patch landed with a crisp "ding" sound.
Upon closer inspection, the edge of the patch was as sharp as a knife, but it was slightly deformed by being pinched.
Given Mu Xi's current physical strength, which has been initially modified by spiritual energy, this shard should not have been able to harm him.
In his haste, he gripped the weapon too tightly, almost digging it into his flesh.
Outside the command center, upon hearing the confirmation voice through his earpiece, Li Guoan's heart, which had been in his throat, finally settled back down.
The experts around him breathed a sigh of relief, feeling their backs soaked in cold sweat.
Although they couldn't see it, they could guess from Chen You's reaction that there was danger.
The tension on Chen You's face did not ease in the slightest.
That unease instantly transformed into a chilling rage after Academician Qian confirmed that everything was safe.
Almost.
It was so close!
If Li Guoan hadn't arranged for members of "Dragon Scale" near the research institute in advance, and if Mu Xi hadn't reacted so quickly...
This national treasure-level academician, who dedicated his life to the country, was about to be killed right under his nose by a piece of scrap metal...
Chen You dared not think any further.
The murderous intent in his chest was almost bursting out.
"Damn it!" Li Guoan also swore, which was rare for him.
His composure was replaced by a grimace as he issued commands into the communicator:
"Maintain Level 1 combat readiness! Seal off the Qinling Mountains; close all entrances and exits within a 100-kilometer radius!"
"Notify local authorities to conduct a comprehensive, door-to-door search; any suspicious individuals should be apprehended on the spot!"
"The drone is remotely controlled; the operator must still be within the shielded area!"
"Zhang Yunhai!"
Tactical team leader Zhang Yunhai immediately stepped forward: "Here!"
"Take your men to find him, I want him alive!" Li Guoan's voice was devoid of any emotion.
"yes!"
As commands were issued, the entire Qinling base sprang into action once again, revolving around the core objective of "capture."
"Director Li," Chen You suddenly spoke, his voice as cold as ice, "Leave it to me."
Li Guoan was taken aback and looked at him.
Chen You didn't offer any further explanation; a flash of pale golden light flickered in his eyes.
[One can discern a person's heart by observing their aura!]
In an instant, the world he saw completely changed.
The Qinling Mountains, which were originally pitch black and shrouded in night, instantly became colorful and full of life.
The rocks, grass, and trees exude a natural fragrance of varying shades of green and earthy yellow, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Within this vast natural atmosphere, the life force of humanity is as clearly visible as a light in the darkness.
Chen You's gaze, like the most precise radar, slowly swept across the vast mountains and forests.
Soon, his gaze settled on a dense forest about fifteen kilometers to the east.
There, a complex aura, representing the living yet exuding coldness, fear, and violence, was stealthily moving through the mountains and forests.
Like a drop of ink in clear water, it is extremely glaring.
found it!
"snort!"
Chen You let out a cold nasal sound, without even reporting it to Li Guoan behind him.
With a thought, the Jade Emperor Sword emitted a clear and melodious sword cry, instantly transforming into a golden stream of light and returning to his feet.
Chen You took a step forward and landed steadily on the sword.
next second.
boom--!
A terrifying sonic boom cloud exploded beneath his feet, and he and his flying sword instantly transformed into a golden rainbow piercing the night sky.
It shot off in the direction of that mixed aura!
Only Li Guoan, who looked bewildered, and Sun Feng, Pan Yu, and others, who were dumbfounded, remained on the spot.
They stared, mouths agape, at the golden trail disappearing into the horizon, unsure how to react.
……
Dense forest on the eastern side of the Qinling Mountains.
A middle-aged man dressed in an outdoor windbreaker, disguised as a tourist, was speeding along the rugged mountain road under the cover of night.
His name is Kuroda Ryuji, a top agent of the Yamato intelligence agency, who has been working undercover in China for many years.
His mission this time was to infiltrate the heart of the Qinling Mountains and find out what that magnificent ancient city that rose from the ground overnight really was.
However, the mission failed from the very beginning.
He never imagined that such a terrifying military force was hidden here.
The air defense firepower surrounding that ancient city was so dense it was appalling, far beyond what one would expect from a normal threat.
"Baka!"
Kuroda Ryuji cursed under his breath, not daring to pause for a moment.
The mission failed, and he had to evacuate this damned forest before the Chinese could react.
He knew very well that once that inescapable net was laid, he would have no way to escape.
However, he hadn't run very far.
call out!
A sharp, piercing sound cut through the night sky as it drew nearer.
Kuroda Ryuji felt a chill run down his spine; his years of experience as a secret agent made him suddenly lunge to the side.
boom!
A golden sword light grazed his scalp and slammed into the ground in front of him.
The hard rocky ground was easily pierced as if it were tofu, and the longsword was mostly embedded in it, leaving only a jade-like hilt that gleamed with a chilling light under the moonlight.
An indescribable, terrifying pressure emanated from the sword, causing Kuroda Ryuji's heart to race.
He stiffly raised his head and looked up along the blade of the sword.
Then, he witnessed a scene he would never forget, one that would completely overturn his worldview.
A young man dressed in casual clothes is quietly suspended in mid-air, several meters above the ground.
Beneath his feet was an identical golden flying sword.
The night wind was exceptionally noisy, causing the young man's robes to flutter wildly, but he remained motionless, as if nailed to the ground.
The moonlight gilded him with a silvery edge, and his handsome face remained expressionless.
Only one pair of eyes, cold as ice, were staring intently at him.
The look in his eyes contained a pure, extreme killing intent.
Fairy?
monster?
God?
Kuroda Ryuji's mind went blank for a moment, and his materialistic worldview, built up over decades, was shattered in that instant.
"Who...who are you?!" Kuroda Ryuji asked instinctively.
He quietly reached behind his waist, where a specially made silenced pistol was tucked.
No matter what kind of monsters or demons they are, as long as they are made of flesh and blood, they are bound to be afraid of bullets!
Chen You scoffed dismissively.
call out!
The Jade Emperor Sword that was stuck in front of Kuroda Ryuji instantly transformed into a golden light.
Ryuji Kuroda tried to see clearly, but he couldn't catch a glimpse of it at all.
His hand had just touched the gun handle, but he hadn't had time to pull it out yet.
puff!
A dull thud as a sharp blade pierced flesh.
"ah--!!!"
A piercing scream shattered the tranquility of the night sky.
Kuroda Ryuji's right hand, which he reached behind his waist, was pinned to a tree trunk by the golden light.
Fresh blood gushed down the sword.