Chapter 1003 - 1000: Monstrous Crimes
At this moment, the colonel hastily said, "I have an idea."
"Colonel, quickly tell us," everyone urged.
"Launch a feigned attack, and organize another team to break in through the windows," the colonel quickly suggested.
He had gained a preliminary understanding of the room's layout. Outside the main door, there were also two windows. These two windows were crucial passageways for capturing Lin Chuan. As long as Lin Chuan was captured, it would count as a meritorious deed. Killing a colonel was something that would provoke public outrage throughout the United States.
Lin Chuan took a deep breath.
A slight smile appeared at the corner of the colonel's mouth.
By this time, the American soldiers began their operation. When it came to coordination, American soldiers were unrivaled in the world.
Soon, the American soldiers sprang into action. Five warriors positioned themselves at the window, with two windows accommodating ten men. At the door, seven or eight were poised, preparing for cover fire and drawing enemy attention. All eyes were fixed on the colonel, awaiting his command.
The colonel made a gesture.
Rat-tat-tat!
Suddenly, the seven or eight soldiers at the door opened fire simultaneously, sending bullets into the darkened room, their muzzle flashes lighting up the room. Everyone grinned, believing this operation to be flawless.
At the same time, ten soldiers outside the windows moved swiftly. They scrambled up the windows and shattered the glass, quickly climbing inside.
Lin Chuan was taken aback.
Pft-pft-pft!
Bullets fired rapidly. Who would have thought the enemy would be so cunning? Although Lin Chuan was prepared, he was unable to defend against so many infiltrators at once. Thankfully, the room had a cover. Lin Chuan took shelter behind it and returned fire quickly. The enemy also fired back rapidly, suppressing Lin Chuan with overwhelming firepower. At that moment, the American soldiers at the door also rushed inside.
"Damn it!" Lin Chuan immediately sensed something wrong and quickly fired again.
Two soldiers who burst through the door fell, while the rest swiftly rolled inside, flattening themselves on the floor, giving Lin Chuan no chance.
Lin Chuan also rolled multiple times, hiding behind a pile of rubble. Thankfully, the room was dimly lit with no light, making it hard for them to find him immediately. Lin Chuan took deep breaths to steady himself. Unfortunately, his body wasn't cooperating now; otherwise, in his prime, these American soldiers wouldn't have been a match. Sadly, there was nothing he could do now but figure out an escape, as defeating the enemy was almost hopeless.
Lin Chuan quietly crawled up. Overhead, bullets flew and almost shaved down the pile of rocks, leaving Lin Chuan's head and face showered with stone fragments. A lot of debris splattered at any moment. Lin Chuan was compressed into that corner.
The American soldiers feared Lin Chuan as well. Knowing his prowess, they had to devise a way to encircle and suppress him with continuous firepower. Should Lin Chuan dare to raise his head, he'd likely be taken down instantly.
Lin Chuan found the relentless suppression frustrating, with the enemy leaving him no openings, continuously pinning him down with firepower.
"Let's do this!" Lin Chuan gritted his teeth.
With that, he quickly rolled to the side, firing while somersaulting. Bullets sprayed madly at the enemy, bringing down several soldiers. The enemy immediately adjusted their direction, firing intensely in Lin Chuan's direction.
Lin Chuan kept moving.
However, his body wasn't cooperating—blood loss was making his mind sluggish, and Lin Chuan was feeling extremely weary. Just as he felt he was nearing his physical limits, suddenly, an extraordinary power surged within him.
Lin Chuan instantly felt something unusual, like a parched field suddenly refreshed by a bubbling spring. He felt a powerful surge of strength coursing through his body.
Whoosh...
Lin Chuan suddenly leapt, vaulting off a wall, using its massive rebound force to flip over the heads of the American soldiers.
Pft-pft-pft...
Throughout his maneuver, Lin Chuan kept shooting maniacally. The American soldiers collapsed at the scene, as if they were mere weeds.
"Don't let him escape," the colonel ordered, standing at the door with several warriors, besieging the entrance. Clenching his jaw, he refused to give Lin Chuan any chance, however slight. The colonel raised his gun and fired.
As Lin Chuan hit the ground, bullets grazed past him.
Bang!
Lin Chuan spun around to retaliate.
Pfft...
The lieutenant colonel was shot, and a splash of blood spread across his chest. He dropped instantly to the ground.
"This is bad, the lieutenant colonel is injured," a soldier outside shouted.
Lin Chuan leaped down and escaped through the window. The force within him continued to sustain his movements. Lin Chuan even jumped from a higher floor. However, the outside lights were bright, and as soon as Lin Chuan appeared, he immediately caught the attention of the United States soldiers.
"He's here!" everyone shouted.
Subsequently, a large group of United States soldiers began to close in.
Lin Chuan ran. The opposing force was numerous, and his current physical condition was uncertain. Lin Chuan knew this force came from the piece of jade on him. This inexplicable, sudden power made Lin Chuan uneasy. What if it suddenly disappeared?
Just as this thought flashed through Lin Chuan's mind, he immediately felt the power gradually fading.
"It's over!" Lin Chuan maintained his rapid sprint, and when the power disappeared, he immediately dove forward.
Thud...
He slid far across the ground. The force within him was completely drained. His body had lost too much blood, reaching the human limit. Lin Chuan didn't get up after this fall. He opened his eyes, his body no longer responding to his commands, as if he was almost paralyzed.
"What... what's happening to me?" Lin Chuan felt a sense of desolation, "Is today really the day I die here?"
Clatter...
Suddenly, a group of United States soldiers surrounded him, guns pointed at Lin Chuan. The crowd surrounded him but didn't move forward; no one dared to approach. Lin Chuan was simply a marvel, a War God. The United States soldiers still held a grudge against Lin Chuan.
"Arrest him," a nearby captain shouted.
Clatter...
The crowd immediately rushed forward, and four United States soldiers pinned down Lin Chuan's hands and feet. They then lifted him up. A soldier beside them hurriedly tied him up with ropes, rendering him completely immobile. In fact, even without the ropes, Lin Chuan probably couldn't move.
Lin Chuan had killed dozens of United States soldiers, as well as a lieutenant colonel and a colonel. This was simply an atrocity.
Soon, the news reached the United States.
Evenson, the director of the CIA, was the first to receive the news, followed by the United States Army Chief of Staff.
In Afghanistan, it was nighttime, while it was morning in the United States.
9:30 in the morning.
Evenson drove to the White House, while the United States Army Chief of Staff also arrived there.
This was a major event, a shock to the nation. The truth about the incident hadn't even been announced yet, and once it was, it would surely stir anti-terror sentiments domestically. Although the incident wasn't significant in a larger context, because it involved too wide a scope, President Omama convened an emergency meeting.
A group of people gathered in the President's office. In the office, there were seven or eight people, including the CIA director, the United States Army Chief of Staff, the Security Bureau, and the Minister of the Ministry of Defense...
President Omama sat in his chair. The news that had just arrived from Afghanistan was that over thirty United States soldiers had died, more than in a formal battle. Most importantly, it included a lieutenant colonel and a colonel. This had utterly enraged the United States Army Chief of Staff, whose military camp in Afghanistan had been ambushed by a Chinese individual. Although this person's identity was rather special, it certainly wouldn't influence his trial in a United States military court.
"Mr. President, you must turn him over to me." The Army Chief of Staff had a grim expression and said coldly, "This matter has seriously affected the image of our Army. He must face trial in a military court, so..."
"No way!" Evenson from the CIA spoke up, "He can't go to a military court. Otherwise, it would impact the image between the two countries, and Lin Chuan himself is extremely powerful. I believe we should adopt a recruiting strategy."
"Recruit him?" The Army Chief of Staff sneered and then said, "He's a Chinese man!"
"So what if he's Chinese?" Evenson argued, "The United States itself is an immigrant country, a nation of multi-racial unity. Have you forgotten the name of our country? The United States of America."
"And so what?" the Army Chief of Staff retorted disdainfully, "His hands are stained with the blood of many of our American soldiers. He can't just not die."
"Then he definitely shouldn't die." Evenson laughed, "The United States soldiers can't handle him, which is precisely why we need to recruit him. If he could become part of our elite unit, it would be fantastic news for us. Lin Chuan's strength is undeniable; one person can rival an entire army. Moreover, he could be an excellent member of our CIA. If Lin Chuan could join our CIA... heh, that would be like having a tremendously powerful spy satellite. Far more useful than any intelligence department, so, Mr. President, please think it over carefully."
President Omama hadn't spoken, remaining very silent.
Instead, the group in the office argued endlessly. For their own positions, they almost resorted to direct confrontation.