450: Chapter 443: Is the Helicopter Defective?
450: Chapter 443: Is the Helicopter Defective?
Standing erect, Chen Hai was on the rooftop helipad.
His gaze was firmly locked onto the Apache attack helicopter soaring kilometers away in the sky.
“It’s less than three kilometers away.
Distance-wise, it should just barely be enough…”
Talking to himself, with his power already mustered, he made a tight fist and threw a punch.
Of course, the punch would only hit the empty air.
After all, the Kachin Army’s Apache was still several kilometers away.
However, in Chen Hai’s own field of vision, he clearly saw a giant fist, the size of a millstone, flickering in and out of existence between the tangible and intangible, flashing straight towards the direction of the incoming Apache.
With his Divine Soul shattered and merged into his body, even though he had not truly transcended and achieved Ascension to Sagehood, the attacks he launched were already carrying his own spiritual will.
This massive fist that other people couldn’t see — only he could see clearly — was the true manifestation of his spiritual will.
This thing, if nothing unexpected, was no doubt the legendary Fist Intent.
How others cultivated Fist Intent, Chen Hai was clueless.
All he knew was that with his current Half-Saint Body, his spiritual will had already infused into every part of his body.
When he swung a fist, he could unleash Fist Intent, with a chop of his blade, he could execute Blade Intent, and if he were to switch his weapon to a treasured sword, then the thrust would naturally carry Sword Intent without a doubt.
Whether other people would think so or not, Chen Hai didn’t know, but that’s what he believed…
Ordinary people couldn’t even see it, naturally not knowing how to dodge it.
The Fist Intent launched from Chen Hai’s fist met no resistance whatsoever, striking the Apache attack helicopter soaring in the sky above.
The next moment, this heavy-duty attack helicopter from the USA, whose performance was among the world’s finest, exploded with a bang, turning into a gigantic fireball.
“No way, that’s an Apache!
Flying perfectly fine, why did it just explode like that?”
“Could it be, it was the boss’s doing?
I swear I saw the boss throw a punch in the direction where the Apache was.”
“I also saw the boss’s punching motion, but I think, the Apache’s sudden explosion must be a coincidence, after all, it was flying in the sky, miles away from the boss!”
“I also feel like the helicopter’s sudden explosion shouldn’t be related to the boss; no matter how powerful he is, he couldn’t possibly blast a plane in the sky from kilometers away, right?”
“Boss, you’re the closest with the boss.
What do you think, does this have anything to do with our boss?”
…
The mercenaries from Four Seas Mercenary Corps, who were initially preparing to find cover and disperse, were stunned and perplexed by the sudden explosion of the helicopter in the sky.
Without the threat of that helicopter anymore, they regrouped after coming to their senses and started whispering among themselves once again.
Soon, the gazes of the gathered mercenaries uniformly shifted towards Tian Mingjian.
Shrugging his shoulders, Tian Mingjian smiled inscrutably and gave no answer to the speculation.
In fact, faced with this question from his subordinates, he didn’t know what to answer either.
He also had no idea whether this incident was the work of his boss!
Speaking of which, when he saw those two Apaches in the sky, he too was panicking.
His nickname was Gun God, and it spoke only to his shooting accuracy, he was certainly not a literal god!
The Apache attack helicopters from the USA were undoubted devastators on the battlefield.
Even with a price tag of two hundred and fifty million US dollars, they were still in high demand in the arms market, and most powers couldn’t buy them even if they wanted to.
Even though the Hellfire anti-tank missiles loaded on the helicopter probably wouldn’t be extravagantly used on mere mercenaries, the sight of those two Apaches approaching still had him on edge.
It was for this reason that he immediately told his people to scatter and take cover.
To be honest, seeing the Apache flying in the sky burst into a fireball, Tian Mingjian was completely stupefied, having absolutely no idea what had just happened!
At the moment, equally bewildered was Luo Dayong, who was sitting in the other Apache.
“A gentleman doesn’t stand underneath a dangerous wall,” is an ancient saying from Yanhuang Country.
For this reason, the Apache he was on had stopped and remained floating about ten kilometers away from the High-tech Park.
Luo Dayong, sitting on this Apache, was just posturing, showing off military power.
To really launch an attack against Chen Hai and his people in the park?
That was the job of his subordinates; as the boss, he should stay far away and just watch!
But now, looking at the other Apache exploding into a fireball and plummeting to the ground, his heart bled and he felt the sting of loss.
For these two Apache helicopters, the CIA claimed they were aiding, but in reality, Luo Dayong still had to pay for them.
Knowing the CIA’s nature, when had they ever done a deal at a loss?
They spoke of a 20% discount, but for these two aircraft, Luo Dayong’s Kachin Army had paid a full four hundred million US dollars, along with a slew of additional conditions.
Even the helicopter pilots came from the USA, and he had to pay their hefty salaries monthly.
There was no other way; the Kachin Army just didn’t have any professionals skilled in piloting Apaches for the time being.
The enormous cost they spent to acquire these two armed helicopters was mainly aimed at deterring the other local warlords around them.
But now, they had barely received the helicopters; they hadn’t even gotten used to them when—in a sudden burst of flames—those two hundred million US dollars just went up in smoke…
“Fucking hell, that goddamn CIA.
No wonder they offered me an ‘eighty percent discount.’ These two Apaches aren’t even worthy of being called neutered versions; they’re definitely defective products without a doubt!”
Staring dumbfounded at the fireball that the Apache had turned into before crashing and exploding violently once again, Luo Dayong finally snapped back to reality.
With a face full of grief and fury, he gnashed his teeth and cursed loudly.
That Clyde, representing the CIA of the USA, who had brokered this deal with him, had just had his entire ancestry cursed one generation after another.
Of course, it was only natural for Luo Dayong to react this way, and no one found it surprising.
After all, he was completely unable to see the Fist Intent that Chen Hai had thrown.
All he saw was the Apache Attack Helicopter in front of him falling apart mid-flight before suddenly exploding.
The facts were laid out clearly before him.
Other than the helicopter being defective and containing serious hidden dangers, Luo Dayong couldn’t think of any other reason for this incident!
“The stuff from the same batch, this Apache I’m in might also have hidden problems.”
“If—and while flying—this helicopter also just…
explodes like that…”
“That damned CIA, do they want me dead?
Do they want the Kachin Army to get a new leader?”
Suddenly considering this possibility, Luo Dayong broke into a cold sweat, and his whole person was abruptly startled awake.
“Let’s go, back we go, get the helicopter to land quickly; I need to get off…” he ordered, his face filled with urgency, directing the helicopter pilot in front of him.
Ten minutes later, within an armored vehicle of the Kachin Army’s First Brigade that was rushing towards the High-tech Park.
“Sha Kun, is that Chen Hai and his mercenaries still in the park?”
Now seated here, Luo Dayong finally felt somewhat relieved.
He turned to his deputy Sha Kun, who had just climbed aboard the armored vehicle, and asked.
“General, we’ve always had people keeping watch there.”
“Chen Hai and his men must already know about our army’s mobilization and assault towards that area.
They have the guts not to flee and stay in the park!”
“It seems like they’re even preparing for a head-on confrontation with us…”
Sha Kun hurriedly reported.
The High-tech Park of Myitkyina was not located in the city center but rather in a remote suburb.
After all, the activities those companies within the park were engaged in were, as everyone well knew, clear.
Such places are located in the remote suburbs to minimize some negative impacts as much as possible.
Past the Irawaddy River steel bridge, there was a direct avenue leading to the park, making it unnecessary to enter the bustling city.
It was precisely because of this reason that Luo Dayong took thousands of men from two brigades and went straight there.
Of course, with tanks and helicopters, the primary purpose of this operation was to show off military might.
With so many troops mobilized, Luo Dayong didn’t think that Chen Hai’s side would remain oblivious.
According to his original plan, using the Apache Attack Helicopters was intended for a swift decapitation strike.
Killing Chen Hai would mean helping Li Feng as requested, resolving the attack on the park, and showcasing military power—all in one go…
What was this called?
This was killing three birds with one stone…
Unfortunately, the CIA had duped him, selling him defective Apache helicopters that exploded while flying.
Otherwise, by now, Luo Dayong and his men would have been quickly popping champagne and celebrating their victory.
“Chen Hai and his men, they’re actually staying in the park, not running away?”
“Heaven offers a way, yet they do not depart; Hell has no gates, but they insist on breaking in.
They’re really asking for trouble; they’re beyond saving!”
“A bunch of mercenaries, even if they have some combat power, what of it?”
“Thinking of resisting us?
They’re like eggs smashing against a rock; before our army’s might, I believe they’ll soon understand what true despair feels like!”
With a scornful expression, Luo Dayong let out a cold laugh.
Honestly, he was somewhat worried that Chen Hai and his men might have been scared shitless by the Kachin Army and would flee tails between their legs.
If they really fled and hid in some forest, even with Luo Dayong’s overwhelming forces, it would still be troublesome to track them down!
Learning from Sha Kun that Chen Hai and his mercenaries were still in the park, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Several minutes passed, and the park ahead was clearly in sight.
“Give my orders, no need for prisoners, kill them all…” Standing up, Luo Dayong was filled with murderous intent; he waved his hand and gave the command.