NOVEL NEXT Chapter 599: Reinforcements
"Bang bang bang." The bullets from the assault rifle poured out like raindrops, and at the same time, all the lights in the abandoned hospital went out, including those originally designed for illumination in the haunted house attraction, plunging everything into darkness. Muzzles flared, and Ye Shikai quickly took cover behind a nearby barricade.
"Ah ah."
"Bang bang."
Ye Shikai hid behind the barricade, without showing his head. These people likely had night vision devices; it was practically a massacre. As a cultivator, night vision was not a challenge for Ye Shikai, but the situation was chaotic and he was temporarily unable to get a clear grasp of it.
"Damn it." Ye Shikai swiftly moved and instantly reached a man's side. That man had been shot and collapsed to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth. Ye Shikai placed his index and middle finger on the man's carotid artery. It was terrible—the bullets must have hit his internal organs. Without treatment, he wouldn't last long. Ye Shikai channeled his Inner Strength into the man to sustain his heartbeat.
"These beasts." Ye Shikai cursed silently. After the gunfire, more than a dozen people had fallen, many of them shot multiple times, and died on the spot.
"Stay calm, be careful of the second personality's backlash." At that moment, the voice of the Soul of the Blade echoed in Ye Shikai's ears. If it weren't for the numerous side effects of the second personality and Demon Addiction, Ye Shikai would have actually liked to slaughter those people...
"Don't worry, I have a way to deal with them." Ye Shikai took out the Netherworld King's Helmet from his Storage Ring, injected Inner Strength, his body gradually turned transparent, and then he disappeared into the darkness…
Ye Shikai crouched down to minimize the noise he made. After observing the situation, Ye Shikai could clearly see that there were more than a dozen gunmen, all dressed up as amusement park characters. Moreover, since it was a haunted house, most of the gunmen were disguised as ghosts, like a group of demons on a killing spree.
M4, MP5, Uzi—these were all high-powered firearms. How were these brought in, and whether there were other gunmen inside the theme park perpetrating a killing spree worried Ye Shikai, especially given the use of explosive gases. However, the urgent matter at hand was to take care of these men.
Ye Shikai hid around the corner, waiting for the right moment, then suddenly dashed out, grabbing the barrel of a terrorist's gun, and with a swift twist, he took the man down to the ground. Ye Shikai snatched the assault rifle from his hands, shot the body twice, and then quickly shot at the other gunmen.
"Bang bang bang." Ye Shikai's continuous burst fire and precision shooting took the enemies by surprise, and quickly, he killed three or four gunmen. However, the others also reacted, but since Ye Shikai was in a state of invisibility, they could only see an assault rifle spitting flames...
"Boss, we are being attacked."
"Where is the person?"
"Damn it, we can't find anyone."
"Damn it, use a hand grenade to blow up this place." The leader of the gunmen cursed furiously. Ye Shikai was shocked; these people even had hand grenades as lethal weapons. Using hand grenades in a crowded place like a theme park was tantamount to a massacre, and if it led to a chain explosion of the equipment, the situation would be even worse. Before Ye Shikai could react, the clear metallic sound of a hand grenade hitting the ground reached his ears, and a hand grenade slowly rolled to a stop in front of him.
"Damn it." Ye Shikai suddenly channeled his Inner Strength and swiftly took cover behind a wall. A fiery blast followed, the powerful impact filling the room with smoke and dust. Before he could react, another grenade exploded nearby. Ye Shikai channeled his Inner Strength, creating a protective barrier in front of him, shielding his body. Once the blast subsided, he immediately hid behind cover. These people were bent on a relentless, indiscriminate bombing campaign.
"Bang, bang, bang." Ye Shikai returned fire, rapidly emptying a magazine and then slipping another one from his belt. He changed the magazine with one hand, never ceasing fire, and sprayed a hail of bullets towards one person's head.
"Take him down," ordered one of the gunmen. Now they could see clearly what was happening—a cloaked person firing at them. Although they didn't know what trick was being used, the muzzle flash in the dark served as the perfect target.
Three minutes later, Ye Shikai dropped the emptied submachine gun on the ground and rapidly moved behind someone, grasping their neck and twisting sharply, snapping their spine. He fluidly drew the dagger from the man's waist and swung fiercely, a bloodline forming on another person's neck.
"That guy is too crafty, everyone retreat inside," shouted a gunman dressed as a clown, seemingly the leader. Another person pulled out a light machine gun from under a cabinet. Ye Shikai felt a shiver in his heart and quickly took cover around the corner.
"Bang, bang, bang." The roaring machine gun was deafening. The overpowering fire forced Ye Shikai into a stalemate; he could only look for another opportunity to save the hostage.
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On the highway, three military vehicles were speeding along, headed for the European Special Forces training base.
"Emergency announcement, emergency announcement, a terrorist attack at Fairy Town amusement park, all armed officers report immediately," a tense voice from the intercom broke the solemn atmosphere inside the vehicle.
"Mr. Pier, what's happening?" A fully armed woman in the vehicle turned to the man beside her. Had Ye Shikai been here, he would have recognized her as Cheng Luoqi, the squad leader of Hong Kong's SAD Special Forces. The SAD was invited here for joint training with the local Special Forces.
"Damn, something must have happened," said the man known as Pier, the local Deputy Police Chief. He was ordered by his superiors to pick up and escort the SAD members at the airport.
"Gentlemen, I am sorry for the inconvenience, but I must head there immediately. Please wait here for a moment," Pier pulled the car over, intending to rush to the amusement park with his colleagues as the situation was urgent and any delay unacceptable.
"Mr. Pier, not at all. May I ask, what exactly happened?" A man asked from the back, the chief of SAD, Jian Jiang.
"It's a terrorist incident." Pier looked worried. They were only seven to eight kilometers from the amusement park and speeding toward it. After hearing the situation, Jian Jiang glanced at the firearms in his hands, paused for a moment, and then firmly said, "If you trust us, please allow us to join the operation. We are a professional special forces unit and we're confident and capable of handling this. Moreover, we're currently the closest unit to the amusement park and can arrive the fastest."
"This..." Pier hesitated for a moment. After all, SAD was here for training and not obliged or qualified to intervene in the host country's terrorist incidents, and his task was to escort them. However, considering the circumstances, SAD was obviously the best choice for the operation.
"Alright, I'll take you there first and request permission from my superiors right away," Pier nodded and picked up the radio.