Chapter 1 The Dragon City

Inside the old Mo territory, in a certain mountain range.

After capturing Zhou Tonghui, Wen Xiaorou, and other family members, Yuan Biao led the Marine Corps to continue pursuing Su Tianbei's regiment as they fled.

However, the mountain roads were filled with soldiers left behind to cover their retreat and hidden firing points, causing Yuan Biao's assault team to suffer uncontrollable losses with every step forward, greatly hindering their advance and plunging them into a meat grinder.

"Da da da!"

"Boom boom boom!"

Gunfire and explosions echoed continuously on the mountain path. Burning flames were everywhere, and the ground was littered with bodies from both sides.

Yuan Biao commanded his troops, preparing to expand the team's radius of coverage and advance in a dispersed formation. But at that moment, the observer's voice sounded in the communication channel: "Report! We have spotted traces of the Blackwater Legion. They have dispatched two battalions, have crossed the mountain range, and are about to link up with Su Tianbei's troops!"

Hearing the observer's report, Yuan Biao frowned, realizing that the possibility of continuing the pursuit was very low.

He didn't know how many more soldiers were blocking him ahead, and now the Blackwater Legion had joined the battle. His forces were unable to effectively strike the enemy. At the same time, he had captured some military dependents and two very important targets, so the gains were acceptable.

Yuan Biao's ruthlessness lay in his decisiveness during attacks and his absolute refusal to linger when it was time to leave. He was as calm as a machine on the battlefield.

After a brief moment of consideration, Yuan Biao called in air support from the fleet and quickly withdrew from the battlefield.

…

At the same time, Su Tianbei led his troops, covering the family members, as they ran along the mountain road.

After running tirelessly for a long time, dense formations of troops appeared in the forest ahead, all wearing the Blackwater Legion's uniforms. They were using military searchlights to signal them.

The reconnaissance officer's voice was already sounding in the communicator: "Report, Regimental Commander! The troops ahead are from the Blackwater Legion, transmitting signals to link up with us!"

The moment he heard the report, Su Tianbei's tense body suddenly relaxed, and the last bit of strength supporting him disappeared rapidly. He collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Regimental Commander!"

Lu Yan hurriedly came over with several guards and helped Su Tianbei up.

At this moment, Su Tianbei's face was pale, his body trembling slightly, and the image of Zhou Tonghui calling out to him before they parted kept swirling in his mind.

The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. His eyes couldn't help but turn red. Although he had never been particularly close to Kong Zhengui and Zhou Tonghui, they were still old brothers who had fought alongside him. He had always believed that internal conflicts were normal; even brothers argued. The key was to stand together against outsiders.

In fact, Zhou Tonghui's reaction just now had been the same…

A surge of anger welled up in his heart, boiling uncontrollably!

He looked at the dark night sky above, suppressing his inner emotions.

After confirming Su Tianbei's condition, Chief of Staff Lu Yan took action, issuing orders to have the troops link up with the Blackwater Legion while quickly verifying the number of military dependents.

The soldiers began to count the numbers. At the same time, the military dependents sat huddled and trembling in the forest. This battle had left them in shock, their hearts filled with fear.

Everyone was in a sorry state, covered in dust. Many had been injured while fleeing and were receiving treatment.

"Xiaoyu, where are you, Xiaoyu?"

"Waaah, Mommy…"

Some family members were crying out, searching for their loved ones. The entire forest was filled with a sense of oppression and sorrow.

After a while, Lu Yan returned, squatted down, and reported to Su Tianbei, who was still lying there: "Su Tuan, I've counted the number of military dependents. Currently, twenty-five family members are missing. According to information from the scene, thirteen have been confirmed dead, and all the others are missing, likely captured by the enemy."

For a group of nearly four hundred military dependents, losing only twenty-five in this ambush and raid was actually acceptable.

However, Su Tianbei was still very angry and puzzled at this time, but he tried to control his emotions, slowly got up, and instructed Lu Yan: "Send out two squads to provide cover behind our troops. If anyone comes after us, they must provide immediate assistance."

"Okay."

Lu Yan nodded and quickly began to mobilize the troops.

Su Tianbei then stood up again, took out his cell phone, and made a call.

Soon, the call connected, and Gu Baishun's voice sounded: "Hello?"

Su Tianbei went straight to the point: "Baishun, we were attacked here. Kong Zhenghui betrayed us and leaked our information."

Hearing this, Gu Baishun was clearly stunned and didn't speak.

Holding the phone, Su Tianbei carefully instructed him: "Notify the evacuation units along the way to screen all the accompanying personnel. All members of the association and those related to the Kong family must be strictly investigated, and their cell phones must be confiscated to prevent them from contacting the outside world. Especially the important high-ranking cadre evacuation units, they must be thoroughly investigated!"

"Okay, I understand." Gu Baishun also reacted and immediately asked with concern: "What's the situation on your side?"

Su Tianbei was silent for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said: "Tonghui, Wen Xiaorou… and twenty-five military dependents are gone…"

Gu Baishun was stunned and fell silent again.

Su Tianbei's judgment was based on the fact that Zhou Tonghui mentioned Kong Zhenghui when he handed him the cell phone, and that was the only time the entire evacuation group had contacted the outside world that night, so it wasn't difficult to figure things out.

…

Half an hour later, Dragon City.

More than forty military vehicles moved quickly, passing unhindered through the occupied area of Zone One, and finally slowly arrived at the front-line suppression base of the First Army.

In front of a building, soldiers from Zone One stood in neat formation, welcoming them and displaying a high level of reception.

"Squeak—"

The convoy slowly stopped in front of the building. The doors opened, and Kong Zhenghui stepped out of the car, looking at the soldiers welcoming him with a complex expression.

"Shua!"

The soldiers automatically split into two rows, standing on either side, creating a passage for Kong Zhenghui.

At the same time, Kang Dinghuang had just returned from the rebel base for Kong Zhenghui. He came over with Lu Zhen, very enthusiastically, and proactively extended his hand, while saying flattering words: "Chairman Kong, welcome to you! On behalf of the millions of citizens of Dragon City, I would like to thank you for your contribution to the peaceful reunification of Dragon City!"

These were the most saccharine words that Kang Dinghuang could muster.

Kong Zhenghui smiled stiffly, shook hands with Kang Dinghuang, and said: "This war in Dragon City should end."

"Chairman Kong, hello, I am Lu Zhen, the Secretary-General of the Chinese Corps. I am very happy that you can join us."

"Hello…"

After meeting and exchanging pleasantries, Kong Zhenghui looked at the two people with delighted expressions in front of him, thought for a moment, and tentatively asked: "How is the situation over there?"

Kang Dinghuang stared into Kong Zhenghui's eyes and said with a smile: "Unfortunately, the ringleader Su Tianbei received support from the Blackwater Legion, and we were unable to capture him. However, Zhou Tonghui, the vice president of the China United Association, and Wen Xiaorou, the wife of Yu Mingyuan, were successfully captured and brought to justice."

Hearing this, Kong Zhenghui was visibly stunned, his face turning pale.