Chapter 526: Chapter 524: Xiao Lingtian’s Backup Plan
"Why, why is my Heaven’s Edge ineffective against you..."
Xiao Lingtian lay powerless on the ground, a look of desolation on his face.
Even at this point, he couldn’t figure out the reason for his failure.
It shouldn’t be like this. Everything was going so smoothly before!
Discontent, pain, fear, defeat...
A myriad of negative emotions plagued his mind as Xiao Lingtian gritted his teeth and struggled to get up, his pale hair in complete disarray.
"Wow, the great Huaxia Military God looking like a beggar now, wouldn’t it make a nice picture to post online!"
Meanwhile, Qin Hao, feeling triumphant, grinned, revealing a flash of pearly white teeth.
To Xiao Lingtian, that smile was nothing but sheer mockery.
"What was that technique you just used?"
Despite the deep blow, Xiao Lingtian desperately wanted an answer.
Qin Hao waved dismissively, full of frivolity: "The Vajra Stone Technique, just learned it yesterday."
This statement almost made Xiao Lingtian faint. He had actually lost to a technique learned just yesterday?
However, being well-versed in various martial arts, he quickly recalled what the Vajra Stone Technique was and, with a look of despair, said, "So it’s the legendary secret technique of the Golden Stone Sect. Losing to this move is not unjust!"
A cold wind blew, causing Qin Hao’s hair to flutter, and his expression suddenly turned indifferent.
A dark cloud drifted overhead, completely obscuring the bright moonlight, plunging the mountaintop into darkness.
This scene seemed to be an omen of an impending event that could change the fate of the world.
Qin Hao hadn’t anticipated the heavens to be so cooperative. As his intent to kill Xiao Lingtian reached its peak, the sky darkened ominously.
On a dark, windy night, murders are apt to occur.
Now was the darkest moment of the night, the most suitable time for killing.
Qin Hao knew this well, so he moved, albeit very slowly, his steps heavy.
Yet it only took him five seconds to stand in front of Xiao Lingtian.
Face to face, Xiao Lingtian’s eyes were filled with endless sorrow: "It’s not easy."
Qin Hao nodded frankly: "Indeed, if not for your arrogance, I wouldn’t have had the chance to kill you so easily."
And that’s the truth. As the Huaxia Military God, Xiao Lingtian commanded great respect and countless followers. If he had hidden away in his stronghold, Qin Hao would have had no chance to kill him.
"Yes, I brought this upon myself." Xiao Lingtian’s tone was full of sighs, but as his words fell, the sorrow on his face vanished, replaced by utter calm.
Nobody remains this composed at the moment of their death, including Xiao Lingtian.
Seeing the change in his expression, Qin Hao’s eyebrow twitched violently, and he instinctively struck out.
His fist surged toward Xiao Lingtian’s face, just an inch more, and the Military God would be utterly destroyed.
But in a flash, a gunshot rang out, and a scorching bullet sped towards Qin Hao’s temple.
At that moment, countless images flashed through Qin Hao’s mind, his emotions the most complex they had ever been.
Evade the bullet, lose the chance to kill Xiao Lingtian.
Don’t evade, kill Xiao Lingtian, but die himself.
Revenge? Or not?
In this life-and-death moment, Qin Hao made a decision and ducked down.
Whoosh!
The bullet, carrying heat, whizzed over his head, while Xiao Lingtian, with a sly smile, quickly fled.
"I didn’t expect that even the former Military God would resort to such a despicable act. People really aren’t what they seem!"
Rising to his feet, Qin Hao looked at Xiao Lingtian with a face full of mockery.
By then, Xiao Lingtian had successfully escaped to a distance, his face full of cunning: "Though I think I wouldn’t lose. But just to make sure you die here, I had to arrange some contingencies."
"You should consider yourself fortunate, because the Flood Dragon hasn’t been deployed in a long time."
With sounds rustling, ten figures sprang from the surrounding bushes.
All dressed in green camouflage, the ten soldiers had the latest GPS locators on their chests. Nine carried the latest M4A1 rifles, and the last one held a KBU88 sniper rifle. Evidently, it was this person who fired the bullet.
The sudden appearance of such a well-equipped special forces team.
To say you’re not nervous would be false.
Now, Qin Hao’s heart was exceedingly heavy. He had, of course, heard of the Flood Dragon’s renown. This invincible elite force was unquestionably Xiao Lingtian’s trump card.
Typically, Flood Dragon’s personnel weren’t deployed against typical fighters, divided into groups of five.
But now, this team comprised ten people, meaning Xiao Lingtian had meticulously planned to ensure his death!
Glancing around with the corner of his eye, Qin Hao was shocked to find himself surrounded by cliffs, the only path down the mountain completely blockaded by the Flood Dragon.
Even more terrifying, ten gun barrels were aimed directly at him.
Nine deaths and one life, that was his predicament.
What to do? Could it really be that he would die here today?
The ever-optimistic Qin Hao, in such a desperate situation, could find no fight left within him.
"Xiao Lingtian. I realize you’ve achieved this position not by chance."
At this point, Qin Hao knew any resistance would be futile.
But, even in death, he wouldn’t let that vile scum be satisfied.
"Because, you’re such a freaking mongrel, with a mind uglier than a trash heap!"
This was shouted with all of Qin Hao’s might.
He couldn’t accept it, having won, only to meet such a miserable end.
Xiao Lingtian burst out laughing: "Haha, young man, the world isn’t ruled by fists. Spent enough time on you, it’s time to send you on your way."
He spoke coldly and arrogantly to the Flood Dragon unit: "Fire!"
As his words fell, ten special forces reflexively squeezed their triggers.
But, within a fraction of a breath, a figure descended from the sky with indescribable speed, landing among the ten.
Boom!
A blast sounded, the ground caved in, dust rose, and the area was instantly filled with thick smoke.
This incident startled the ten special forces so much that they forgot to pull the triggers!
"Kill Qin Hao!"
Xiao Lingtian shouted hysterically; at this point, Qin Hao had to die, and he didn’t want any unexpected accidents!
But an accident did occur, as the smoke made it impossible for the special forces to locate Qin Hao.
"Reporting to the officer, we’ve lost the target!"
A special forces member’s voice was abruptly cut off, replaced by a scream.
Crack! Accompanied by the sound of breaking bones.
"We’re under attack!"
The Flood Dragon was evidently a well-trained unit. After losing a team member, the sniper quickly issued an order, "Kill the attacker first!"
But Qin Hao was momentarily stunned, as a mysterious person had suddenly appeared at this time?