Seeing Gou Tuizhi's sudden emotional shift, Han Lang and the others were also bewildered.
Their original intention was to provoke Gou Tuizhi, causing him to lose his composure, thereby creating more opportunities for victory in the upcoming battle.
But now.
Not only had he put aside matters concerning his father Gou Feng and his second uncle Gou Xingzhi, but he also no longer cared about Wang Shan being killed after becoming an S-class esper.
Thinking of this, Tang Geng couldn't help but look confused.
"That's not right, brother Han Lang. Why has Gou Tuizhi suddenly changed his tune?"
Ma Long was equally puzzled.
"Yeah! He's not angry now, but rather seems very open-minded. What on earth has happened!"
Han Lang also had no idea why.
He frowned and said helplessly.
"I don't know either. But since he's calmed down, we also need to be prepared for battle at all times. Tang Geng, has the pilot contacted Tang Qin?"
Tang Geng quickly replied.
"I specifically instructed them when I came down. If nothing unexpected happens, after this much time, they should be arriving soon!"
As he spoke, a mechanical roar suddenly came from the sky.
Immediately after, a fighter jet appeared behind Han Lang and the others.
After arriving at the battlefield, the fighter jet descended, hovering at a low altitude. Inside the cockpit, Tang Qin was at the forefront, leading the entire company of soldiers as they disembarked.
Seeing this scene, Han Lang and the others were overjoyed.
Gou Tuizhi, however, his expression changed, and then he roared in extreme anger.
"Damn it~ you were actually stalling for time!"
Ma Long looked innocent, but his face was filled with a smug smile.
"Heh heh, but there's nothing we can do about it! Dealing with an SSS-class esper like you, the four of us are already struggling. Not to mention you have so many helpers. In this situation, should we still talk about martial ethics with you?"
Such mockery only made Gou Tuizhi more furious. He even gritted his teeth and replied.
"Since that's the case, then I'll see if you are superior, or if we are more powerful!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gou Tuizhi waved his hand, and the espers immediately received their orders and charged towards Tang Qin and her soldiers.
Seeing that a great battle was imminent, Han Lang also quickly gave an order.
"Tang Geng, Zhao Wu, Ma Long, the four of us will deal with Gou Tuizhi. Tang Qin, you will lead the other two Golden Core stage warriors to each tie down an SS-class esper, and the remaining brothers will focus on eliminating the S-class espers! We absolutely cannot let any of them enter the country!"
Upon hearing this arrangement, the soldiers instantly divided their tasks, each choosing their opponents and commencing the great battle.
Han Lang and the other three did not hesitate, their figures moving instantly as they lunged directly at Gou Tuizhi.
Gou Tuizhi sneered contemptuously.
"With just the four of you Golden Core stage cultivators, you dare to oppose me? Today, I will let you witness the full power of an SSS-class esper!"
After speaking, he pushed off with his feet and soared into the air with lightning speed, heading straight for Han Lang and the others.
This was the first direct confrontation between Gou Tuizhi and Han Lang and the others.
Gou Tuizhi's fundamental reason for looking down on Han Lang and the others was that during the last battle, the special forces, along with Huang Yuhua and Liu Xiaoxiao, had used nearly seven Golden Core stage warriors to completely contain Gou Tuizhi.
Therefore, facing the current Han Lang and the other three, Gou Tuizhi genuinely believed that they were absolutely no match for him.
However, he did not know.
Among Han Lang and the other three, Tang Geng and Ma Long cultivated heavenly-tier martial arts.
Although Zhao Wu's martial arts were inferior to the other two, with the cooperation of a high-grade spirit artifact and his own considerable strength, he was no less capable in battle than the other two.
Most importantly, Han Lang's cultivation had almost reached the middle stage of the Golden Core. Furthermore, his Shen Nong Imperial Needle Art had reached the third level, and the power of the nine golden needles was completely comparable to immortal-tier martial arts.
Therefore, in terms of combat power, with their tacit cooperation, the four of them were absolutely not inferior to the seven Golden Core stage cultivators like Huang Yuhua.
"Boom boom boom boom!"
Gou Tuizhi blocked the first move from Han Lang and the other three.
The massive energy explosion caused his palms to tremble slightly, and the power displayed in Han Lang and the others' first move made his expression instantly serious.
"Damn! You've got some substance! It seems the Special Special Forces haven't treated you poorly! Your martial arts are at least mid-grade Earth-tier, right?"
Hearing Gou Tuizhi's guess, Ma Long became even more smug and taunted repeatedly.
"Heh, your brain is working well! With just one move, you've basically figured out our strengths!"
Gou Tuizhi's face was full of disdain.
"Hmph! Stop spewing nonsense here. Even if your martial arts are of higher grade, without the support of cultivation, in my eyes, you are nothing but playthings!"
Ma Long also looked unconvinced.
"Tch! You're better at talking big! I'd like to see how you'll deal with young master's nine golden needles, which are almost at the immortal level!"
As soon as Ma Long finished speaking, Han Lang's nine golden needles had already transformed into a special formation.
This was something Ma Long and the others were all very clear about.
In Han Lang's imperial needle technique, each golden needle could almost be considered a clone of Han Lang.
Although these "clones" did not inherit 100% of Han Lang's strength, they possessed at least seventy to eighty percent.
Therefore, in comparison, each golden needle could almost be considered a cultivator nearing the Golden Core stage!
They formed a line on their own, attacking Gou Tuizhi, who was surrounded, from various tricky angles with great coordination.
Gou Tuizhi blocked left and right.
It was at this moment that he finally understood why Han Lang and the others had the courage to challenge him.
Including Ma Long and the other two, Han Lang and the others could definitely suppress him without any problem.
Thinking of this, Gou Tuizhi's brows furrowed.
He thought to himself, "It's only been a few months, and Han Lang and the others' strength has already improved to this extent. If they are allowed to continue growing, in a while, I might not be their match anymore!"
Thinking of this, he dared not be negligent.
Immediately, his movements became grand and powerful, as he faced the four of them with all his might.
According to his plan, he absolutely had to finish off these opponents today.
At the very least, he had to eliminate a few of Han Lang's close aides.
Otherwise, they would sooner or later become a great threat to the esper army!
With this belief supporting him, Gou Tuizhi's fighting spirit surged.
On the other side, Han Lang and the others also felt the pressure instantly increase.
For a time, the two sides fought back and forth, and the four of them even felt a sense of being suppressed.
This made Ma Long anxious. While attacking with all his might, he asked Han Lang.
"This won't do, young master. Such a fierce battle is not beneficial to us. Should we think of some other way?"
Hearing Ma Long's words, Han Lang also frowned.
He truly did not expect that under Ma Long's verbal provocation, Gou Tuizhi would still be able to unleash such combat power.
Temporarily at a loss, he could only reply helplessly.
"There's no other way! We can only wear him down like this for now. Regardless, we still have the newly replenished Spirit Preservation Pills! Even if we have to drag this out, we must wear down this group of espers to death!"