Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

Three snowmobiles, looking disheveled, roared and quickly disappeared into the snowstorm, leaving behind only a few corpses and a damaged snowmobile.

Within the rocky area, Ghost and Sparrow quickly changed magazines, vigilantly watching the direction where the enemy had disappeared.

"Clean up the battlefield, check the equipment, we need to get out of here immediately!"

"The ghost said in a deep voice."

Although the battle was brief, it caused quite a stir and could very well attract more enemies.

Jiang Nian emerged from behind the ice rock, his breathing steady, as if the thunderous attack had not depleted much of his strength.

He walked over to the abandoned snowmobile and inspected it.

"The damage isn't serious; the main issue is that the control system was broken, making it unusable."

He quickly made his judgment.

"Pity."

Ghost glanced at it. "If we can use it, our mobility will be greatly improved."

Meanwhile, Lingque was busy collecting possible intelligence items from the enemy.

Identification tags, communicators, and weapon modules.

Meanwhile, she tried again to contact the base and the Barrier Group.

"Base has confirmed receiving information that we have encountered the enemy again. The backup helicopter is on its way at full speed and is expected to arrive in less than an hour! But we still can't get in touch with Boundary and Lao Zhao!"

Lingque's tone was filled with worry.

Ghost frowned: "Hopefully, their signal is just blocked by the terrain or interference."

Jiang Nian didn't say anything and walked to Han Dong, who was tied up.

Having witnessed the brief but intense battle just now, Han Dong's gaze towards Jiang Nian was now even more complex.

"You...can't escape..."

Han Dong repeated hoarsely, but his voice clearly lacked confidence.

Jiang Nian ignored his nonsense and simply picked him up: "Let's go!"

The team set off again, braving the wind and snow, and made a difficult journey toward the rendezvous point in the northeast.

For the rest of the journey, everyone became more vigilant, but had to slow down.

The physical exertion was enormous, and the wind and snow seemed endless.

About forty minutes later, the ghost at the front suddenly raised its fist, signaling to stop.

"Did you hear that?" He listened intently.

Jiang Nian and Ling Que listened intently.

Amidst the sound of wind and snow, a low, humming sound could be faintly heard, and it was gradually growing louder.

"It's a helicopter!"

Lingque's face lit up with joy, "They're our backup!"

The group's spirits lifted, and they quickened their pace, heading towards an area of ​​ice fields ahead.

As the distance closed, the helicopter's silhouette gradually became clearer in the wind and snow.

It was a general-purpose helicopter painted with low-visibility camouflage, the type commonly used at the base.

"Prepare to board!" the ghost shouted, sending out the agreed-upon identification signal.

The helicopter hovered steadily a few meters above the ground, the cabin door opened, and a rope ladder was dropped.

"Spirit Sparrow, you go first! Take the data!" Ghost commanded.

Lingque nodded, grabbed the rope ladder, and nimbly climbed up, quickly entering the cabin.

"Advisor Jiang, keep up with the objective!"

The ghost looked at Jiang Nian.

Jiang Nian mentioned Han Dong and walked to the rope ladder.

Just as he was about to grab the rope ladder, a sudden alarm bell rang in his mind!
An extremely subtle yet sharp sense of crisis pierced his senses like an ice pick!

"Be careful!!"

Without even thinking, he grabbed Han Dong and slammed him to the side and backward!
Almost at the same time!

"call out--!!"

A blindingly white beam of light shot out at incredible speed from behind an ice mound to the side and rear, striking precisely the tail of the helicopter as it prepared to gain altitude.
翼！
"boom!!!"

A violent explosion resounded across the icy plains!

The helicopter's tail section was instantly torn apart, turning into countless burning fragments that flew everywhere!
The aircraft lost its balance, emitting a tooth-grinding metallic twisting sound, billowing smoke and flames, and swirling like a kite with a broken string as it plummeted toward the ice field!

"No!! The Spirit Sparrow!!"

The ghost's eyes were bloodshot, and it let out a painful roar!

Jiang Nian's pupils contracted sharply as he firmly held down the struggling Han Dong, his gaze instantly locking onto the direction from which the beam of light was coming.

That unremarkable ice hill!
There are snipers lying in ambush there!
Moreover, he is a top expert equipped with high-performance sniper weapons!
They had planned the perfect moment for the rendezvous, waiting for the helicopter to land when everyone's vigilance was at its lowest!
"boom!"

The out-of-control helicopter crashed heavily onto the ice hundreds of meters away, exploding into a huge fireball.

The fuel and ammunition were detonated, causing a series of secondary explosions, and the scorching heat waves could be felt even from this distance!

it's over...

The magpie is still inside!

And the entire support unit!

With bloodshot eyes, the ghost suddenly raised its gun and began firing wildly towards the ice mound!

The pulsed beam struck the ice mound, blasting open charred craters and sending ice shards flying.

But the opponent had already moved to a different position after landing a successful attack.

"Calm down!" Jiang Nian shouted. "Their target is us, especially Han Dong! Ling Que might still have a chance to survive!"

He forcibly pulled the ghost back behind a huge ice rock.

At the same time, he pinned Han Dong down firmly.

The other party's ruthlessness and decisiveness exceeded expectations!
This was no ordinary pursuit; it was a meticulously planned assassination and interception!
In order to prevent Han Dong and the stolen data from falling into our hands, the organization did not hesitate to use hidden snipers to directly destroy the receiving helicopter!
"Cough cough... Haha... Hahaha..."

Han Dong, who was being held down in the snow, suddenly burst into laughter again, his laughter maniacal. "See? This is what happens when you rebel against your master! No one can escape it!"

"Shut up!" Ghost roared, slamming his fist onto the ice next to Han Dong.

Jiang Nian ignored Han Dong's ravings and focused his divine sense on scanning every inch of the surrounding space.

Snowstorm, icy plains, distant firelight and thick smoke, and even further afield, lurking danger...

Is there only one person on the other side?
No, it's impossible.

To be able to accurately seize the moment and hit the tail of a helicopter moving at high speed with a single shot requires extremely strong observation skills and psychological qualities, which is something that ordinary snipers cannot do.

Such a master could not possibly act alone.

There must be observers or cover teams.

where are they?
"We must get out of here,"

Jiang Nian said in a deep voice, "The helicopter explosion and the target are too big. It will soon attract more people, or something even worse."

The ghost took a few deep breaths of the cold air, forcing itself to snap out of the grief and anger over the possible sacrifice of its comrades.

He's the captain; he can't fall.

"Yes, we have to go." His voice was hoarse, his eyes sharpening and turning cold again. "The data is still in our hands, Han Dong is here, the mission hasn't failed yet!"

He glanced in the direction of the helicopter wreckage, a flash of pain crossing his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a resolute expression.

“Lingque…she’s an excellent warrior, she knows what to do.”

He seemed to be speaking to Jiang Nian, but also to himself.

If Sparrow had ejected before the helicopter was hit, or taken emergency measures after it was hit, there might have been a chance of survival. But now, they are powerless and can only pray.

"That sniper, and his accomplices, won't let us leave easily."

Jiang Nian sensed something unusual in the wind. "They're moving, trying to gain a more advantageous position."

"Can we find them?" the ghost asked.

"We can get the general direction, but the exact location is difficult to pinpoint. The enemy is very good at using the environment and snow to hide."

Jiang Nian frowned slightly. "Moreover, I sensed more than one form of hostility."

His divine sense detected at least three different mental fluctuations, each carrying a murderous aura.

They are slowly encircling the rocky area where they are located from different directions, taking advantage of the terrain.

A standard hunting formation!

The organization is determined to keep them here permanently!

"We can't let ourselves be trapped here."

The ghost quickly surveyed the terrain. "Retreat in the direction we came from. The terrain there is more complex and easier to maneuver around."

The rocky area we came from was much deeper, with craters and rocks everywhere, making it more suitable for guerrilla warfare and concealment.

"go!"

Jiang Nian brought up Han Dong again, and he and You Hun quickly retreated along the original path, disappearing back into the jagged ice and snow rocks.

They had just left the open area when several precise sniper bullets struck the ice rock where they had been hiding, exploding into clouds of icy mist.

They had indeed locked onto them!
What followed turned into a brutal cat-and-mouse game amidst the icy, rocky landscape.

Jiang Nian and You Hun relied on their exceptional skills and tactical proficiency.

Using the complex terrain, they outmaneuvered the mysterious sniper squad.

The other party was extremely professional and patient, and never easily revealed their location.

They simply used precise sniper fire to constantly compress Jiang Nian and his men's living space, exhausting their physical strength and energy.

Ghost attempted to retaliate, but the enemy sniper was positioned strategically, moving immediately after each shot, giving him no chance to lock on.

Jiang Nian relied more on his divine sense to warn others and avoid danger in advance. He occasionally used throwing knives to interfere from a great distance, but with little effect.

The opponent maintained excellent distance, always staying at the edge of the throwing knife's effective range.

What's more troublesome is that Han Dong has become a huge burden.

Bringing him along severely slowed down Jiang Nian and Youhun's speed and agility.

"This is not the way to go!"

Ghost was hiding behind a boulder, panting heavily. A sniper bullet had grazed his arm, leaving a shallow gash, but the blood had already stained his combat uniform.

"Their target is Han Dong and the data! We can't shake them off with him!"

Jiang Nian leaned against an ice wall, her face also somewhat pale.

The continuous escape, the intense concentration required, and the not-yet-fully-recovered injuries had greatly depleted his internal energy.

He glanced at Han Dong, who was huddled to the side with a blank look in his eyes, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

“Perhaps we can take the initiative,” Jiang Nian said slowly.

"How do we launch an attack? We don't even know their exact location!" Ghost frowned.

"Use him as bait."

Jiang Nian pointed at Han Dong.

The ghost was taken aback, then understood Jiang Nian's meaning: "It's too risky! What if..."

"Nothing unexpected."

Jiang Nian interrupted him, "This is the only way to break the deadlock right now. They want Han Dong alive, or at least make sure he doesn't fall into our hands. This is our chance."

He quickly whispered his plan to everyone.

After listening, the ghost pondered for a few seconds, then nodded heavily: "Let's do it!"

Continuing to passively take hits will only lead to certain death.

Take a gamble; there might still be a chance!

The two men acted quickly.

Jiang Nian tore a piece of cloth off Han Dong, stained it with his blood, and then tied it to a broken metal rod that he had picked up.

The ghost used the simple tools it carried to set up a tripwire-style sound device.

Then, Jiang Nian, carrying Han Dong, moved silently in the planned direction.

The ghosts remain in place, responsible for creating noise and attracting the other party's attention.

A few minutes later.

"boom!"

A crisp gunshot rang out from the direction of the ghost, along with his deliberate roar and the sound of him moving.

Almost simultaneously, Jiang Nian sensed several hostile forces closing in, and it was clear that most of them had been drawn to the ghosts!

opportunity!

A glint flashed in Jiang Nian's eyes, and he suddenly threw the metal rod with the blood-stained cloth strips tied to it toward a relatively open area with a good sniping view from the side!

The blood-stained strips of cloth stood out starkly against the wind and snow, and the metal pole struck the ice with a crisp clanging sound.

really!

Almost the instant the metal pole hit the ground, a faint reflection flashed by behind a towering pile of ice to the side and behind!
The sniper is there!

He was observing whether it was Han Dong!

It's now!

Jiang Nian, who had already concealed his aura to the extreme, moved the moment the other party's attention was drawn to the bait!
The little internal energy he had left was compressed wildly in an unprecedented way, and then it exploded out from his feet!
"boom!"

He kicked a shallow hole in the ice beneath his feet, and his figure seemed to defy gravity, becoming a blur that was almost impossible to catch with the naked eye.

This time, he held nothing back!
The master-level burst of power was so fast that it exceeded the reaction limit of a sniper!
The sniper behind the ice pile clearly hadn't expected the target to dare to take the initiative, let alone move so quickly!

He had just turned his gun around, trying to lock onto the blurry figure.

Jiang Nian appeared on top of the ice pile as if by teleportation!

"die!"

Jiang Nian's eyes were cold, looking down at him with his fingers pointed like a sword.

A finger strike, condensed to its fullest extent, shot out and aimed directly at the sniper's exposed neck!

The sniper was also a veteran of many battles. In the critical moment, he suddenly rolled to the side and backward, trying to avoid the fatal blow.

"laugh!"

The wind grazed his neck, leaving a trail of blood, but did not strike a vital spot.

But Jiang Nian's attack came like a storm!

He lunged forward, his fist slamming into the sniper's chest with a deafening roar that tore through the air!

The sniper hastily raised his sniper rifle to parry.

"Crack!"

A sniper rifle made of special alloy was bent by Jiang Nian's punch! The terrifying force passed through the deformed gun and slammed into the sniper's chest!
"puff!"

The sniper spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward like a broken sack, crashing heavily into the ice wall behind him.

Solve one!
Without pausing, Jiang Nian moved again, lunging towards the two other enemies he sensed were rapidly approaching.

The two men were horrified to see the sniper taken down in an instant and immediately raised their guns to fire.

However, Jiang Nian's close-range movement and evasion abilities were terrifying, and all their shots missed. (End of Chapter)