Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

When Jiang Nian stepped into this steel fortress hidden deep underground once again.

Bai Yongxu, who had already received the news, immediately came forward to greet him.

"Old Bai."

"It's good to be back. Was the journey smooth?"

Bai Yongxu looked him up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Although he was not a top martial artist, he held a high position and had exceptional insight.

At this moment, Jiang Nian seemed to be one with his surroundings, his aura was harmonious and restrained, yet he gave people a sense of unfathomable depth.

"No problem. It seems the organization still doesn't dare to take action in the city," Jiang Nian said simply, while asking, "How urgent is the situation?"

"Let's talk as we walk, let's go to the meeting room first."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yongxu's expression became much more serious.

"We intercepted several highly encrypted fragments of information from the organization. Although we couldn't completely decipher them, after cross-referencing them, we can basically confirm that they are planning a large-scale operation."

"The scope and targets are not yet clear, but the threat level is the highest."

Jiang Nian was slightly startled, thinking that the organization had not taken action during this period because it was afraid.

Unexpectedly, they were plotting even more conspiracies behind the scenes.

Soon, in the core conference room of the base.

A high-level briefing was held with only a few participants.

Besides Bai Yongxu and Jiang Nian, there was also General Zhao, the base's military director, and the head of the intelligence department.

The intelligence chief displayed the analysis results on a large screen.

"Currently, the other party's activity has increased dramatically recently, and the flow of funds and personnel movements all point to them making a big move soon."

"We have to prepare for the worst."

General Zhao frowned and looked at Bai Yongxu, "Old Bai, you should know their methods all too well. If we use conventional troops to deal with their elites and those monsters, the losses will be huge!"

"We urgently need the support of high-end combat capabilities."

All eyes turned to Jiang Nian.

That's why they specifically called Jiang Nian over.

"Jiang Nian, I know you just got back, but time waits for no one."

"You're well aware of the organization's power. We need to know exactly where you are now?"

Their meaning was clear: they needed to assess Jiang Nian's true strength at this moment in order to decide how to deal with the impending storm.

Bai Yongxu was also looking forward to it, even though he knew that Jiang Nian had reached the Grandmaster level.

But just how strong is this grandmaster?
Jiang Nian instantly understood their intentions.

He needed to demonstrate his authority and establish his prestige, so that the base would have absolute confidence in the important task he was about to be entrusted with.

"Find a place and give it a try, then you'll know."

Half an hour later, deep within the base.

A massive indoor training ground, large enough to accommodate tank drills, was cleared out.

Upon receiving the notification, several combat instructors, special forces instructors, and Ghost, who had recovered from his injuries and returned to the Dark Blade team, were among those at the base.

They all gathered in the observation room.

They had all heard that this Advisor Jiang was exceptionally capable, but apart from a few special forces personnel, few had actually witnessed the extent of his abilities.

In the center of the training field, Jiang Nian stood with his hands behind his back.

Three carefully selected soldiers stood opposite them.

These three are top fighters in the base's internal competitions. One of them is even a practitioner of ancient martial arts who has cultivated internal energy, making him as strong as the previous elite members of the Dragon Flame Squad.

He's also the base's ace soldier!
"Consultant Jiang, please enlighten me!"

After bowing, the three immediately dispersed in a triangular formation, their auras instantly becoming sharp and intense.

Like three sharp blades drawn from their sheaths, they locked onto Jiang Nian from different directions.

Inside the observation room, everyone held their breath.

Bai Yongxu and General Zhao stood behind one-way glass, staring intently at the scene.

These warriors were specially invited by them, so they naturally knew of their terrifying strength.

"One against three, and they are all experts in ancient martial arts. Can Jiang Nian handle it?" General Zhao looked at Bai Yongxu with some concern.

Isn't Jiang Nian being a bit too arrogant?

"Jiang Nian won't fight a battle he's not confident of winning, so there shouldn't be any problem."

Even so.

But Bai Yongxu had no idea what Jiang Nian's current strength was.

"start!"

The command came through the communicator.

The three soldiers moved, their speed leaving afterimages.

The force of punches and kicks swept towards Jiang Nian like a storm!

The three worked together seamlessly, immediately sealing off all of Jiang Nian's escape routes.

however.

Faced with this combined attack that could instantly defeat an ordinary special forces soldier, Jiang Nian simply stood still.

He only moved slightly at the very moment the attack was about to arrive.

No one could see how he moved.

It was as if he had merely swayed his body casually, and all three warriors' fierce attacks missed their mark.

Immediately afterwards, his palms gently pressed on the shoulders, backs, and waists of the three people, like butterflies flitting among flowers.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three muffled thuds were heard almost simultaneously.

The three soldiers felt an irresistible, gentle force penetrate their bodies, causing their blood and energy to stagnate slightly.

The condensed power instantly dissipated, and the person staggered backward uncontrollably.

He had to take seven or eight steps back before he could barely regain his footing!
His face was filled with horror!

They were defeated before they could even touch the hem of Jiang Nian's clothes!

The observation room was completely silent.

The combat instructors stared wide-eyed.

They knew that it was impossible for them to so easily neutralize, let alone counter, the combined attack of those three warriors.

"What... what level is this?"

An instructor muttered to himself.

Even Ghost and a few special forces members couldn't believe it.

They were the ones who best understood the power of the three warriors' combined attack, and they knew that even if they could win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory.

And Jiang Nian...

It's like adults toying with children!
"It's not over yet."

General Zhao said in a deep voice, and ordered into the communicator, "Activate the Iron Guard!"

The metal wall on one side of the training field slid open.

Three humanoid armored vehicles, each nearly 2.5 meters tall and exuding a heavy metallic texture, stepped out with heavy strides.

This is a highly mobile armor, codenamed "Iron Guard," developed by the base based on partially captured organizational technology through reverse engineering.

It possesses powerful firepower and defensive capabilities.

The high-speed machine guns on the arms of the three Iron Guards instantly rose and locked onto Jiang Nian.

"Fire!"

In an instant, gunfire erupted across the training ground.

Specially designed training rounds were unleashed at Jiang Nian's location; the firepower was enough to riddle an armored vehicle with holes.

However, what happened next...

It stunned everyone!
Faced with this barrage of bullets, Jiang Nian not only did not dodge, but instead took a step forward.

A faint, almost invisible golden halo appeared. The training bullet, powerful enough to tear through steel, seemed to have struck an invisible wall when it came within an inch of his body.

They were all bounced away, making a tinkling sound.

Jiang Nian walked leisurely through the hail of bullets, and no attack could get close to him!

"Protective Qi?!"

"No...this is impossible!"

"Even the grandmaster's internal energy recorded in ancient books couldn't be this powerful!"

The instructor, who came from a traditional martial arts background, exclaimed in surprise.

My worldview was greatly impacted.

At this moment, Jiang Nian's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, he appeared beside a steel guard like a ghost.

With fingers like swords, he lightly touched the thick alloy-cast chest armor.

"laugh--"

With a soft sound, the armor that was strong enough to withstand a direct hit from a rocket was actually melted through by the high temperature where his finger touched, leaving a hole the size of a finger.

The circuitry inside the Iron Guardian's body short-circuited instantly, causing it to freeze in place.

The other two Iron Guards immediately turned their guns around, but Jiang Nian was faster.

He appeared behind another Iron Guard as if by teleportation, and gently pressed his palm on the engine on its back.

"Om..."

The Iron Guard's engine let out a mournful cry, its power core instantly overloaded and shut down, then crashed to the ground.

Just as the last Iron Guard's machine gun was aimed, Jiang Nian had already swooped over to its head, lightly tapping the sensor on its head with the toe of his right foot.

"Crack!"

The sophisticated sensors shattered instantly, and the last Iron Guardian became like a headless fly, spinning erratically in place.

From start to finish, it took less than ten seconds.

Three elite soldiers were defeated, and three of the base's prized Iron Guard test machines were rendered useless.

Only Jiang Nian remained standing quietly in the center.

Observatory.

It fell into deathly silence.

Everyone was so shocked by this incomprehensible power that they were speechless!
Bai Yongxu let out a long sigh of relief, and a relieved smile finally appeared on his tense face.

He knew Jiang Nian was very strong!
But unexpectedly, after his breakthrough, he became so strong that he was inhuman!

General Zhao slammed his hand on the control panel. "Great! Excellent!"

"With Consultant Jiang here, we have a lot of confidence this time!"

Jiang Nian's abilities far exceeded expectations!
Back in the meeting room, the atmosphere was different.

The gloom and anxiety that had previously shrouded everyone's hearts were largely dispelled by the absolute strength displayed by Jiang Nian.

"Now, we can be more proactive."

Bai Yongxu pointed to the map on the big screen.

One of the coastal cities, Haizhou, was highlighted.

“Our latest deciphered information fragments mention a coordinate in Haizhou City multiple times, which is linked to an abandoned deep-sea fishing company’s dock.”

"Based on other intelligence, we strongly suspect that it is an important stronghold of the organization, and may even be a key node in their large-scale operation."

He looked at Jiang Nian with sharp eyes.

"Jiang Nian, we need you to go to Haizhou City immediately to confirm the situation at this stronghold. If possible, obtain their operational plans. If necessary, eliminate them!"

Jiang Nian did not hesitate.

"Understood." He stood up. "I'll get ready and leave immediately."

The preparation time for the year of ginger is extremely short.

He didn't need to carry heavy equipment; a specially made black combat suit and a few high-tech gadgets that Bai Yongxu insisted he bring were all he needed.

At a secluded military airfield, a small, high-speed transport plane with low-visibility paint has started its engine.

Bai Yongxu came in person and shook Jiang Nian's hand firmly.

"Be careful. Our people will meet you in Haizhou. Intelligence is limited and the enemy situation is unclear, so safety comes first."

Jiang Nian nodded without saying anything more, then turned and boarded the plane.

Several hours later, the transport plane landed at a backup field airfield near Haizhou City.

An ordinary-looking black sedan was already waiting there.

As soon as Jiang Nian got out of the car, a middle-aged man dressed in casual clothes with a capable demeanor got out of the sedan.

His steps were steady, clearly indicating that he was a highly trained athlete.

"Advisor Jiang, I am Hai Dongqing."

The man came forward, shook hands with Jiang Nian, and said quickly and decisively, "The situation has changed a bit. We'll talk about it in the car."

As the vehicle entered the highway leading to the city, Hai Dongqing quickly reported while driving:
"The abandoned dock you are investigating is located in the old port area in the east of the city."

"On the surface, everything seems calm, but our brothers who are monitoring the perimeter have noticed that recently, disguised vans have been frequently entering and exiting late at night. The frequency is not high, but it is very regular."

"More importantly, we used some special methods to detect abnormal energy fluctuations and vibration signals from the operation of large machinery in the underground of the dock and the adjacent sea area, with an intensity far exceeding that of normal industrial activities."

He paused, his tone serious.

"Based on the fragmented information we have gathered, we suspect that the organization is likely not using existing facilities, but is secretly building an underwater base."

"The docks were merely their entrances, exits, and cover."

An underwater base?

Jiang Nian's gaze sharpened.

This organization's ambitions and actions are becoming more and more astonishing!
Undersea construction involves astronomical amounts of technology, funding, and manpower, and its purpose is certainly not trivial.

Can you determine the entrance and internal structure?

Jiang Nian asked.

"It's hard."

Hai Dongqing shook his head. "The other side has a strong counter-surveillance awareness. Our people tried to get close but were blocked by an invisible warning net and almost exposed."

"We only know that the main entrance should be inside an abandoned warehouse at the dock, but we know nothing about its exact location or the internal defenses."

"understood."

"The operation will take place tonight. I'll go in and take a look."

"We will cooperate with you."

Hai Dongqing immediately replied, "I will bring two of my most capable assistants to be responsible for perimeter security and support."

Night falls in the old port area of ​​Haizhou City.

Far from the hustle and bustle of the city center, only a few old streetlights cast a dim yellow glow, and most of the area is shrouded in darkness.

Jiang Nian, Hai Dongqing, and two other agents sneaked to the perimeter of the target pier.

With the help of night vision equipment and Jiang Nian's divine sense, which far exceeded the range of the instruments, they avoided several hidden cameras and vibration sensors.

"It's the biggest warehouse up ahead."

Hai Dongqing lowered his voice and pointed to a dark building not far away that looked like a giant beast crouching.

Jiang Nian focused his senses and perceived that although the warehouse appeared lifeless on the surface, his divine sense penetrated the walls and clearly perceived its internal structure.

Most of the warehouse floor was empty, with a downward sloping passage leading deep underground. At the entrance of the passage, there were two well-equipped guards and a sophisticated identity verification system.

"The entrance is inside the warehouse, guarded and with high-level access control. There's strong interference deep underground," Jiang Nian quickly informed Hai Dongqing.

"Forcing a breakthrough will definitely alert those inside."

The gyrfalcon frowned.

“No need,” Jiang Nian said calmly. “You stay here to provide support, I’ll go in.”

Before the gyrfalcon could respond, Jiang Nian moved and disappeared from the spot.

Upon entering the warehouse, Jiang Qing lightly landed on a beam.

The scene below is quite clear!
The two guards stood idly at the entrance to the passage, completely unaware that someone had appeared above them. (End of Chapter)