Tian Lang’s icy voice carried a bone-chilling coldness.
In this world, how could there be such a coincidence? The moment they decided to rush to Tianya Pavilion for the rescue, these people blocked their path. Clearly, these men had been waiting here specifically for them.
“Their target is us,” Cheetah’s expression darkened as he slowly drew the machete from his waist.
“Then kill them,” Ge Feng said coldly.
“Yes, kill them.” Murderous intent flashed in the eyes of Tian Lang and the others. Every member of the Black Hawk Squad had survived on the edge of life and death. They did not fear death, let alone shy away from it.
One by one, they leapt down from the lorry, quickly formed up, and advanced towards the enemy. When they were about ten metres away, Tian Lang raised his hand. Everyone stopped.
“Who are you?” Tian Lang asked in an icy tone.
“Black Hawk Squad?” A middle-aged man stepped out from the opposing crowd and looked coldly at Tian Lang.
“So you know who we are, yet you still dare block our way. Are you courting death?” Tian Lang replied with the same coldness.
“Haha, courting death? The ones who will die are you lot. After tonight, the Black Hawk Squad will be wiped from Tianhai City,” the middle-aged man sneered.
“Is that so? Then let us see if you have the strength,” Tian Lang cast a cold glance at him, then pointed his machete forward. “Kill.” With that, he charged first.
“Kill!” Cheetah and the rest followed Tian Lang into the fray.
Soon, both sides clashed. Blades flashed, flesh was torn, screams filled the air. It was already midnight, and there were few pedestrians on the road. The rare passer-by who saw the fight hurried away in terror.
In the chaos, Tian Lang faced the middle-aged man. Although Tian Lang was currently the strongest in the Black Hawk Squad, his opponent was even stronger and completely dominated him, leaving him no chance to fight back.
“Haha, Li Feng’s Black Hawk Squad is nothing special. After tonight, the Black Hawk Squad will be erased from Tianhai City,” the middle-aged man laughed loudly as he swung his blade at Tian Lang.
“You want to erase the Black Hawk Squad? You’re not qualified,” Tian Lang parried the blow and gave a cold laugh of his own.
“Once I kill you, I will be,” the middle-aged man intensified his attacks.
“Your men are almost all dead. Can you manage alone?” Tian Lang sneered.
“Hmph, who said…” Before the middle-aged man could finish, his pupils contracted. He looked around in disbelief.
In less than three minutes of fighting, nearly all his subordinates lay dead, and the one who had killed them was a young man.
“Who are you?” The middle-aged man forced Tian Lang back with one strike and stared coldly at Ge Feng.
“You don’t need to know,” Ge Feng gave a cold smile, then turned to Tian Lang. “Tian Lang, take the men to Tianya Pavilion at once. Leave this place to me.”
“Arrogant. I never imagined the Black Hawk Squad hid an expert like you. But do you think we have none?” The middle-aged man shot Ge Feng a cold look, then let out a long whistle. Two figures shot towards them from the darkness nearby.
“I prepared them just in case, but it seems they’ll be needed after all,” the middle-aged man glanced at Ge Feng with a trace of triumph. “You’re strong, but you will die tonight.”
A trace of gravity flashed across Ge Feng’s eyes. He had not expected the enemy to have hidden experts. A fierce battle now seemed unavoidable.
“Instructor Ge.” Tian Lang noticed the change in Ge Feng’s expression. He had never seen Instructor Ge look so serious. It told him the newcomers were extraordinary.
“Tian Lang, take the men to Tianya Pavilion immediately. Leave this to me,” Ge Feng said gravely. If Tian Lang and the others faced true experts, they would only die. They were better head to Tianya Pavilion.
“Instructor Ge.” Tian Lang’s expression shifted. He hesitated.
“This is an order,” Ge Feng said coldly.
“Yes, sir.” Tian Lang’s face hardened. He prepared to lead the men away.
“Haha, I already said none of you will leave tonight,” the middle-aged man suddenly laughed.
Ge Feng frowned. A bad premonition rose in his heart.
At the same moment, he witnessed a scene that left him horrified.
In the park.
Li Feng stood up. “Zhong Shuhui, stay here with everyone. I’ll head to Tianya Pavilion first.”
“Young Master, let me come with you,” Zhong Shuhui said.
“No need. They need you here. Help treat everyone’s wounds first,” Li Feng shook his head. “With the Blood Kill Twin Eagles present, even a peak Houtian ninth-layer ancient martial artist would not be a threat.”
“Yes.” Zhong Shuhui knew the strength of the Blood Kill Twin Eagles. Seeing Li Feng insist, she said no more.
After Li Feng left, Hu Yuanyuan asked worriedly, “Zhong Shuhui, will Li Feng be all right?”
“Don’t worry, Young Madam. The Young Master will be fine,” Zhong Shuhui said, yet thick worry filled her eyes. Even though Li Feng had summoned the Blood Kill Twin Eagles, deep down she was still anxious.
Zhong Shuhui knew that despite the treatment Li Feng had received earlier, his current combat strength was almost gone. Wounds that severe could not heal so quickly. Even heavenly treasures were not miracle pills.
However, she could not change Li Feng’s decision. Fortunately, the Blood Kill Twin Eagles were with him, and Mu Jiajia was at Tianya Pavilion. Even if Li Feng could not fight, escaping should not be a problem.
At the same time, Zhong Shuhui began to ponder who was orchestrating everything tonight. From the moment she and Hu Yuanyuan were attacked, everything had unfolded according to the enemy’s plan. Had Li Feng not been so strong, they would all have been wiped out.
Knowing Li Feng as she did, after suffering such a heavy loss he would never let it drop. His first thought after this would be revenge. In fact, even she wanted to uncover the mastermind as quickly as possible.
With that in mind, Zhong Shuhui did not hesitate. Enduring her gunshot and knife wounds, she made several phone calls. It was the only thing she could do for now. She resolved that, no matter the cost, she would get to the bottom of tonight’s events.
“Young Madam, are your wounds all right?” After hanging up, Zhong Shuhui saw Hu Yuanyuan frowning deeply and asked with concern.
“I’m fine.” Although she said so, cold sweat beaded on Hu Yuanyuan’s forehead. She had been hit by shrapnel earlier.
“We must get to the hospital as soon as possible,” Zhong Shuhui said quickly. She had wanted to wait for news from Tianya Pavilion first, but now she felt they could not delay.
Her gaze fell on Cang Ying and Wang Jian, both unconscious. The others were not much better.
With that, Zhong Shuhui called two Eagle Eye Elites with lighter injuries, had them fetch two vehicles, loaded the wounded, and headed to the First People’s Hospital.
Tianya Pavilion, third floor.
“Commander Mu, why aren’t they attacking now?” Seeing the assailants had taken the second floor but showed no sign of advancing to the third, Su Kou asked in puzzlement. “Could they be afraid?”
“Afraid? Do you really think they look afraid?” Mu Jiajia gave a cold laugh. There were few people left in Tianya Pavilion tonight, mostly ordinary staff. She had almost single-handedly held off the attackers. Even with her superb marksmanship, she was now injured.
Moreover, she had a very poor impression of Su Kou. Had it not been for him, she might not have fought so hard today.
“Then what are they planning?” Su Kou paid no mind to Mu Jiajia’s tone. In his view, his earlier actions had been correct. Otherwise Tianya Pavilion would have fallen completely, and everyone, including himself, would be dead.
“They’re waiting for someone,” Mu Jiajia said coldly.
“Waiting for someone?” Su Kou was stunned and looked at Mu Jiajia in confusion.
“They’re waiting for reinforcements?” It took him a moment to react. His face darkened. “So we’re the bait? Who are they waiting for?”
“Either Li Feng himself or his Black Hawk Squad,” Mu Jiajia’s eyes flashed as she spoke gravely.
“No, we can’t let their plan succeed,” Su Kou said with a heavy expression.
“What’s there to fear? Once Li Feng and Zhong Shuhui arrive, these people will be dealt with easily,” Mu Jiajia said. She had no idea Hu Yuanyuan and the others had been attacked and still thought Li Feng and his group had simply been delayed.
“Commander Mu, Commander Zhong’s group was ambushed on Binhe Road. That’s why the Black Hawk Squad and Eagle Eye Elites guarding Tianya Pavilion left. They cannot save us,” Su Kou said gravely.
“What did you say?” Mu Jiajia’s face changed. She had assumed Zhong Shuhui and the others were already on their way, which was why she had fought so desperately. She had believed Li Feng’s strength more than sufficient to handle the attackers.
But she never imagined Zhong Shuhui’s group had been attacked and would not be coming. That meant they were now fighting alone.
“You deliberately kept it from me?” Mu Jiajia stared at Su Kou with an icy gaze.
“Commander Mu, how can you say that? You never asked, and besides, we’re not without reinforcements. The Black Hawk Squad training in the suburbs will arrive in fifteen minutes,” Su Kou smiled as he spoke.
“You…” Mu Jiajia’s gaze turned colder, but it was too late for anger to change anything.
What Mu Jiajia did not know was that, while they spoke, Li Feng’s figure had already appeared at the entrance of Tianya Pavilion.
