Chapter 0001: The King of Special Forces

Zhang Yi lay cautiously in the dense forest, concealing his figure. Surrounding him were six or seven well-trained assassins. Even though he was the top expert of the Chinese special forces, he did not dare to be the slightest bit careless. However, today he was indeed careless; he never expected that someone would dare to attempt to assassinate him at the foot of the Xishan Mountains, just outside Beijing. The signal for help had already been sent out, but he did not know when reinforcements would arrive. Surrounding him were six or seven well-trained assassins. Even though he was the top expert of the Chinese special forces, he did not dare to be the slightest bit careless. However, today he was indeed careless; he never expected that someone would dare to attempt to assassinate him at the foot of the Xishan Mountains, just outside Beijing. The signal for help had already been sent out, but he did not know when reinforcements would arrive

Zhang Yi is a special forces soldier, the most outstanding special forces soldier in China, known as the King of Chinese Special Forces. At the age of 28, he is a captain and squad leader of the "Eastern Divine Sword" Special Operations Brigade of the People's Liberation Army, having just graduated from the Army Command College with an advanced command course. He is awaiting the end of his leave before taking up the position of operations officer at the General Staff Department of China.

Zhang Yicai was about to tend to his wounds when a series of gunshots rang out behind him. A sharp pain shot through his back; he had been hit at least four or five times. He had been too careless, as there were actually assassins hidden in the dense forest, and he had not sensed anything at all.

Zhang Yi returned fire, and both sides exchanged shots several times, yet neither could gain the upper hand. The gunfire gradually subsided. At this moment, Zhang Yi was only a few meters away from the right side of the recently injured assassin. Zhang Yi calculated the distance; with a single leap, he should be able to reach the opponent before he could react. Relying on his skills in Baguazhang and Xingyiquan, taking the opponent's life in the shortest time possible should not be a difficult task.

Fortunately, as Zhang Yi was exposed, several enemy fire points in the forest were also revealed. Zhang Yi swiftly moved without pausing, quickly climbing up a nearby large tree, using the tree canopy for concealment, while bullets rained down along his body.

"Yes!" a dozen special forces members responded, and immediately, they entered the jungle with their weapons in hand

At that moment, an old metal necklace around his neck suddenly emitted a blinding bright light. After a flicker, Zhang Yi's figure vanished, leaving only the assassin's corpse quietly lying not far away.

In the next moment, a faint muffled groan came from behind. At the edge of the forest, a killer slowly fell to the ground. He never expected that a person who had been shot four or five times could still have the ability to throw two flying daggers, one striking his chest and the other embedding itself above his throat

Zhang Yi swiftly advanced to the firing point, where the assassin had already been shot in the forehead and was lifeless. Zhang Yi did not dare to be careless; he crawled in the bushes for a short while, and upon finding no further signs of the enemy, he picked up the corpse for cover and cautiously exited the woods, arriving at the clearing

As the two individuals drew closer, Zhang Yi realized that he could not wait any longer. Once they were completely near and discovered him, he would have no choice but to close his eyes and await death. Zhang Yi silently held his breath, exerted force with his legs, and flew sideways. At the same time, two handguns fired simultaneously, "Bang bang..." The two visible assassins, upon seeing a shadow move, thought to themselves that it was bad news. One of the assassins unexpectedly turned and hid behind the other, but the one in front could not escape. Several bullets instantly struck his chest, and he fell to the ground, no longer moving.

The political commissar on one side hurriedly advised, "Old Long, calm down, getting angry now won't help the situation."

In less than two minutes, an armed helicopter had already arrived at the top of the mountain, and the special forces of the Eastern Divine Sword jumped down from the helicopter. The captain shouted, "Everyone, immediately enter the woods for a net-style search, and be sure to find Zhang Yi from www.hetushu.com!"

"Bang!" The commander's fist slammed down hard on the conference table, causing the teacups on the table to jump. "Very small? You say it's very small? He is the first candidate personally selected by the headquarters to lead the future Southeast Marine Corps. You tell me that the possibility of him being alive is very small! To hell with that! I give you five days; I want to see Zhang Yi. Alive or dead, I want to see him!"

Commander Long narrowed his eyes, and two streams of chilling killing intent emanated from him. He said in a deep voice: "Damn little Japanese! Order all members of the Eastern Divine Sword to mobilize and eliminate the intelligence team dispatched by the Yamaguchi-gumi to our country! Get rid of Kudo Yamato for me! Japan! Yamaguchi-gumi! I want you to know the wrath of the Divine Sword!"

Hu Li hurriedly replied: "The result has been obtained; it was hired by the Yamaguchi-gumi, led by Kiyotaka Kudo, with a substantial sum of money."

As a barrage of bullets passed, Zhang Yi gently slid into the bushes, picked up a stone the size of a head, and threw it to the other side. Just as the stone hit the ground, two lines of fire from the right angled towards him. Zhang Yi held his gun with both hands and fired a burst of bullets, silencing one of the enemy's firing points. However, his hiding place was simultaneously discovered, and assassins from the other side began shooting at him continuously. Zhang Yi felt a numbness in his right shoulder, followed by a sharp pain. Damn it, his shoulder had been pierced, Zhang Yi gritted his teeth in silence.

Zhang Yi removed the magazine and reloaded the last bullet. The opponent had at least one more person, and they were well-prepared with ample medicinal pills. He himself was injured, and the situation was not optimistic. Zhang Yi gritted his teeth, realizing that today he could only fight with all he had. With a forceful motion of his right arm, he lifted the corpse of the assassin in his hand. The opposing assassin, seeing the target exposed, unleashed a barrage of bullets. Although Zhang Yi had the corpse for cover, he was still hit by a stray bullet. Gritting his teeth again, Zhang Yi leaped towards the opponent, simultaneously pulling the trigger of his handgun, firing in quick succession. The assassin let out a cry of despair and then fell silent.

At that moment, another assassin also noticed that his teammate was in trouble and feared for his safety. Ignoring his teammate, he began to fire wildly at Zhang Yi. Zhang Yi quickly used the dead assassin as a shield, rolled twice, and took cover in a thicket on the other side. He raised his hand and fired several shots at the opposing fire, suppressing them to the point where they dared not raise their heads. Taking advantage of the enemy's moment of hiding, he dragged the assassin's body and rolled into a relatively safe corner

Commander Long angrily said: "You want me to calm down? Damn it, I was just scolded by General Liang first thing in the morning! How can I calm down? Hu Li, I want to know by evening which faction did this! If you can't find out, don't come to see me again!"

As soon as the captain's voice fell, someone shouted: "Captain, a body has been discovered here!" The captain hurried over and approached the last assassin. He saw that the opponent's head was still covered with a veil, and there were two short knives left on the chest and throat. The captain swiftly removed the veil and carefully examined it under the strong flashlight.

The assassin behind him had clearly also sustained gunshot wounds. With a muffled groan, he immediately rolled over and took cover. At the same time as Zhang Yi fired, the hidden assassin also opened fire in an instant, unleashing a barrage of bullets towards Zhang Yi. Zhang Yi felt a sharp pain in his calf, realizing that he had been hit there as well. Fortunately, it was not a vital area. Just moments ago, he had used his internal martial arts skills to control his muscle movements. Although it hurt, the bleeding had temporarily stopped.

However, even the most meticulous planning can have its oversights; no matter how careful one's thinking may be, there are times when lapses occur, especially when faced with a sudden attack. While Zhang Yi was calmly lying in the bushes, a dry branch beneath him unexpectedly snapped, producing a crisp sound in the stillness of the night. Zhang Yi inwardly cursed his misfortune and instinctively leaped to the right, springing three to four meters away. Almost simultaneously, several shots of gunfire struck the place where Zhang Yi had been hiding.

The distant sound of armed helicopters flying could already be faintly heard, and Zhang Yi let out a long sigh, knowing in his heart that his reinforcements had finally arrived

Zhang Yi bit his tongue, momentarily regaining his clarity. Without hesitation, he drew out the two daggers he kept close to him and swiftly threw them behind him. This was entirely the instinct honed from his many years of combat experience

However, it is evident that the other party is also aware that this is in the outskirts of Beijing. Although the population is relatively sparse, the guards at Badachu and the local police station are not far from here. The longer the time passes, the more unfavorable it becomes for them. In just a few minutes, two figures slowly stood up not far away, crouching slightly, and approached Zhang Yi's concealed position. The two individuals provided mutual cover, while another person hid in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike. In just a few minutes, two figures slowly stood up not far away, crouching slightly, and approached Zhang Yi's concealed position. The two individuals provided mutual cover, while another person hid in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.

The captain gasped in shock, exclaiming: "This is Knuck, the King of Mercenaries in Asia, Knuck!"

However, it is precisely at this moment that one must not turn and run outward, as that would only make one a target for the killers. If there are indeed two special forces snipers inside, escape would be impossible.

Zhang Yi turned around on the treetop, clamping his legs around a branch, and with a swift motion, fired two shots. The two enemy fire points across from him fell silent, clearly having lost their mobility. Immediately afterward, the remaining assassins unleashed a dense barrage of bullets towards the large tree where Zhang Yi was hiding, leaving him completely immobilized under the suppressive fire.

Zhang Yi could no longer stand and fell heavily to the ground. At this moment, his consciousness became hazy, and he felt the passage of life. With a sigh, he thought to himself that he had survived countless times through gunfire and bullets without a scratch, yet today he unexpectedly met his demise in the gutter, dying beneath the capital.

Zhang Yi, disregarding the pain in his body, gritted his teeth, channeling his energy throughout his body, and lunged towards his opponent. To Zhang Yi's surprise, the opponent quickly reacted, turning to face him. Unfortunately, he had also sustained a gunshot wound to his shoulder, which hindered his movements, and he was unable to adjust his firearm in time. By the time he managed to do so, Zhang Yi had already pounced on him. The assassin did not back down, swinging his automatic rifle at Zhang Yi. Zhang Yi was quick; with his left hand, he seized the barrel of the gun, while his right palm struck towards the opponent's neck. The assassin met this with his right arm, but regrettably, due to his shoulder injury, he could not respond effectively. The two collided with a crack, and Zhang Yi's Bagua palm, which had previously severed thick slabs of bluestone, struck with full force. How could this assassin withstand such a blow? Instantly, his forearm was broken, and he let out a cry of agony as his right arm fell limply to his side. Zhang Yi then transformed his right hand from a chop to a grasp, targeting the assassin's neck, and with a powerful grip, he crushed the assassin's throat.

Commander, Political Commissar, we have discovered a total of 8 corpses, all of whom are renowned Asian mercenary assassins, including the Mercenary King, Knuck. All are deceased, with 6 having died from gunshot wounds, one having had their throat crushed, and one having been struck in a vital area by a throwing knife. According to expert examination, Zhang Yi has been shot at least 6 times, and the possibility of him being alive is very slim

On the afternoon of the second day, Captain Hu Li of the Eastern Divine Sword Brigade was reporting to the commander and the political commissar about the events of the previous day, alongside Captain Zheng Haoming.