Chapter 482 Introduction
"Right now, we only have one option," Lin Tian said.
"What option?" Wang Ying asked.
"Counter force with force," Lin Tian announced the four words.
"Counter force with force?" Li Chong sighed softly, seemingly not grasping the meaning.
Xiahou Qingyi thought for a moment and said, "You mean, we should leverage the power of Hedan?"
"Yes, exactly," Lin Tian replied. "We cooperate with Hedan, each taking what we need, we help them defeat America's army, and they help me kill Haste."
"But, but there are only five of us, can Hedan really trust us? And with America's enormous army of two hundred thousand, can we really do it?" Jiang Hui raised his doubts.
"How will we know if we don't try?" Lin Tian said.
Subsequently, the five set out toward Hedan, where Hedan's forces were stationed.
The five of them stayed awake all night, and at five in the morning the next day, they saw Hedan, the second stronghold of Hedan, and currently the only major stronghold held by Hedan.
The five of them hid in the abandoned trenches on the outskirts of Hedan, observing the current situation.
At that moment, Hedan town was completely surrounded by a hundred thousand American troops, sporadic gunfire could be heard occasionally, and there were planes bombing back and forth overhead, Hedan's anti-aircraft guns were utterly ineffective against America's fighter jets.
Hedan town, being quite small, was encircled tightly like a barrel; those inside couldn't exit, and those outside couldn't enter.
While Lin Tian was pondering how to break through, he suddenly heard the crackle of gunfire not far away.
"Come, let's go see," Lin Tian said.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that a group of about a thousand Hedan troops had been ambushed by a slightly larger number of American soldiers, and amidst the fierce battle, the Hedan troops, already inferior in equipment, were suffering heavy losses due to the ambush, facing the risk of total annihilation.
"Charge, rescue them," Lin Tian commanded.
The five attacked from behind, catching the American troops, embroiled in the intense battle, completely off guard. By the time they realized it, it was too late.
"Ah ah ah…!"
Screams rose and fell, as the five men burst into the American ranks, like tigers entering a flock of sheep, each wielding their superpowers, ruthlessly harvesting the lives of America's soldiers.
In less than three minutes, two to three hundred American soldiers had already died at the hands of Lin Tian and the others, their ranks immediately thrown into disarray.
Seizing the opportunity, Hedan's troops launched a counterattack. With the pincer attack, the American troops were defeated and fled.
A colonel from Hedan's army quickly found Lin Tian and respectfully saluted him and his companions, thanking them, "Thank you, thank you all, you saved my life, you saved all of our lives."
Lin Tian also saluted back and said, "This is not the place to talk, let's discuss further inside the city."
"What, you want to enter the city?" the Hedan colonel asked in surprise.
Currently surrounded, Hedan's soldiers were all contemplating desertion, dreaming of breaking out of Hedan town, a place where survival was akin to nine deaths in exchange for one life, yet here were Lin Tian and his companions, not even from Hedan, willingly wanting to enter.
Seeing the colonel's puzzled expression, Lin Tian explained, "We are all from Huaxia, claiming some capabilities, driven by hatred of America's indiscriminate killing, so we hope to lend you a hand."
Hearing Lin Tian say this, the colonel was overjoyed. He had witnessed the prowess of Lin Tian and his group, who, although only five, moved through the battlefield as if it were empty, commanding his utmost respect. Naturally, he was thrilled at the prospect of Lin Tian truly aiding them.
Commander Hedan saluted Lin Tian again, then excitedly grabbed Lin Tian's hand and said, "Thank you, thank you for your help. When we return to the city, I will definitely introduce you to our king, and you will surely be highly valued by him."
Lin Tian nodded, thinking to himself that this deal was a profitable one. Saving them had been a trivial effort, yet unexpectedly, it had brought him a recommender. He had been worried about how to speak with the king of Hedan Nation, but now that issue was resolved.
He asked happily, "Now that the American military has completely surrounded Hade, how can we break through?"
Commander Hedan took out a flag and handed it to one of his soldiers, who immediately ran to the highest point.
He explained, "We have timed this with the main forces inside. Using flag signals as a signal, when the time comes, we'll synchronize our efforts inside and out. Even if it's a well-sealed drum, we will rip an opening in it."
"Very good." Lin Tian nodded and then quickly followed Commander Hedan to prepare.
Ten minutes later, a cannon fired from within, the gates of Hade opened, and countless soldiers surged out like a tide.
The gunfire, like firecrackers on New Year's Eve, shook the heavens and earth, catching the American forces off guard; they had not expected Hedan's army to dare to attack under such heavy encirclement, and their ranks were thrown into chaos.
"Charge!"
At Commander Hedan's command, the soldiers charged forward.
Lin Tian used his Flight Technique, leaning forward, his feet touching the ground, his body shooting off diagonally from the ground like an arrow released from a bowstring, reaching the American front line with utmost speed.
His dagger swept across, instantly killing three American soldiers. He then fired a Fireball with one hand, which exploded in the densest packed area of American soldiers, killing a dozen of them.
"My god, that guy can fly."
"And he spews fire, he's practically a god!"
"With their help, we'll definitely be able to break through."
"An Immortal has descended; mere mortals cannot fight against Immortals, run away!"
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Lin Tian's maneuvers astounded everyone; the power of a role model is boundless. The American soldiers, seeing Lin Tian, were so terrified their legs turned weak, and their morale plummeted, while Hedan's army, thinking that a true godly warrior had come to aid them, was greatly emboldened with spirits soaring fiercely!
Lin Tian alone, wielding a blade, charged into the enemy ranks, slashing wildly. His actions threw the American formation into utter chaos, while Xiahou Qingyi and Commander Hedan quickly followed into the fray, brutally carving a bloody path through the American forces.
In collaboration from inside and out, Lin Tian and his companions rapidly broke into the city. The American military attempted to seize the opportunity to attack but were driven back by the concentrated gunfire of Hedan's soldiers, and, left with no choice, the Americans could only retreat to continue the siege.
Back in the city, Commander Hedan rushed to Lin Tian's side, finding himself at a loss for words to describe Lin Tian's valor.
"Incredible, incredible, you're an Immortal, an Immortal," he said to Lin Tian while giving him a big thumbs up; had it not been for Lin Tian, they definitely would not have entered the city so easily.
"You flatter me, you flatter me," Lin Tian quickly responded modestly.
"Come, let me take you to meet our king. You are brave warriors, High Immortals, you've saved hundreds of lives this time, our king will surely reward you handsomely."
King Hedan led Lin Tian and the others, heading straight for the room where the king resided.
"It's right up ahead," Commander Hedan said excitedly, pointing to a house in front.
"Who goes there, halt!" a very discordant voice called out.