Spider threw the communicator in his hand far away, looked at the others gathered on the mountaintop, and said hoarsely, "He's here!"
The defeat on the mountainside naturally couldn't be hidden from him.
"So what if he's here!"
A woman named Mei'er smiled charmingly, unconcernedly, "With Grandmaster Gao holding the fort, Chen Tianjiao will only end up dead!"
"If you ask me, Spider, why bother with all these side schemes? Just ask Grandmaster Gao to kill him directly!"
A middle-aged man said disdainfully, "Now, with the repeated defeats below, the morale is unstable, and it only fuels Chen Tianjiao's arrogance!"
"Grandmaster Gao brought his seven top disciples. Even if Chen Tianjiao is arrogant, he can't possibly contend with them. Why the panic?"
"Go and invite Grandmaster Gao!"
"..."
Many of the mid-level members of the Brotherhood spoke up, and many were dissatisfied with Spider's arrangements.
In their opinion, the battle outside the Ghost Market at the pass had already proven that gunmen couldn't do anything to Chen Fan. Spider's elaborate scheme was redundant and meaningless.
Spider sneered at their words.
Did they really think a martial arts grandmaster could definitely kill Chen Tianjiao?
Then who could explain why Bazhu was defeated by Chen Tianjiao in the Ghost Market at the pass?
He said expressionlessly, "Then you all go and invite Grandmaster Gao."
With that, he turned and walked into a villa.
Entering the villa, five or six men with sharp gazes and robust demeanors were inspecting firearms and equipment.
"Chen Tianjiao is coming up."
Seeing his most elite subordinates, Spider's mood improved slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Gao Hongchang of the Six Harmonies Sect will bring his disciples to kill him."
"Boss, do you think Gao Hongchang might not be able to kill Chen Tianjiao?"
A bald, lean man with the strong smell of gunpowder asked.
Spider nodded, "Chen Tianjiao, when he was in Hang Jiang, killed Gongsun Zheng. Gongsun Zheng was at the peak of Huajin, and even with the surrounding gunfire from the Xu family, they couldn't kill him!"
"Furthermore, a few days ago, I received secret information that this person went to the Feng family and fought several moves with Feng Chengmo, a martial arts grandmaster of the Feng family, without being defeated."
Spider's subordinates' expressions turned grim.
They were all elites among elites, like Spider, originating from the martial arts world and having undergone professional training, proficient in combat techniques and killing skills.
The Brotherhood and the Hero Alliance combined, there were not many aces like them, perhaps only about a hundred.
Upon hearing Spider's latest news, they immediately understood why Spider was taking this threat so seriously.
In fact, two of them had fought Chen Fan alongside Spider yesterday.
"So, Gao Hongchang's chances of winning are not high?"
One person asked.
"His chances of winning should still be considerable," Spider said. "But killing Chen Tianjiao, even for a martial arts grandmaster, is by no means easy."
Spider showed a hint of ruthlessness. "That's why we are needed!"
"Spider Squad, all present!"
"Here!"
"Boss, just give the order!"
"..."
Each elite fighter straightened up, revealing a fierce, predatory aura.
"When Chen Tianjiao engages Gao Hongchang, to ensure Chen Tianjiao's death, there is no need to consider Gao Hongchang's life!"
"Yes!"
No one present showed any surprise, and they all responded with a thunderous "Yes!"
Many of them even showed excitement in their eyes.
They shared Spider's ambition and naturally didn't care about Gao Hongchang of the Six Harmonies Sect.
As long as the target was killed, their origins and the number of casualties among others were irrelevant.
"Poison Fang, Ice Sting, Venom, you three are responsible for sniping. Be extremely cautious, hide in the shadows, and do not act rashly. Wait for my command!"
"Wolf Spider, Fire Spider, you two are responsible for detonation!"
"Snake Spider, Ghost Spider, you two are responsible for artillery fire!"
"Everyone, at all times, listen to my command. If I die, Snake Spider will take charge. We must kill Chen Tianjiao!"
"Yes!"
"Now, enter your designated positions and prepare!"
Without a word, everyone took their gear and left the room, quickly dispersing and heading to their pre-assigned spots.
Just then, on the slope of the mountain, a car crashed into an obstacle.
Chen Fan jumped out of the car and looked at the last stretch of road that was blocked. He let out a wry smile.
The Brotherhood's setup was to prevent him from driving in directly and also to prevent his escape.
But this actually suited him.
The presence of these obstacles also blocked the escape routes for the Brotherhood members, saving him a lot of trouble.
After walking a distance along the slope, he reached the highest point of the mountain.
Several villas were connected, and the leveled ground was large, with flowers and plants, and various entertainment facilities and venues, making it very scenic.
For example, in front of Chen Fan was a crescent-shaped artificial lake, beyond which was a plaza. To the left of the plaza was a tennis court, and to the right was a swimming pool.
Amidst the mountains, this peak of Eagle Mountain could indeed be called a resort.
On the right and rear sides of the plaza were cliffs and steep rocks, which were quite pleasing to the eye.
No one came to stop Chen Fan. He glanced up and could see several people standing on the roof of the main building, watching him.
If it weren't for the artillery fire and smoke from the mountainside, Chen Fan would have even felt as if he were here for a leisurely outing.
He walked onto the bridge over the artificial lake and headed towards the main building.
Everything seemed very quiet, except for the covetous gazes of the people on the main building, emanating hatred and killing intent.
As he crossed the long bridge, a few people finally emerged from a villa.
Their speed was deceptively fast.
Chen Fan looked from afar, his pupils constricting slightly.
The person in the lead was over fifty years old, burly, and as he appeared, he seemed to be the protagonist of this space, drawing all attention to himself involuntarily.
Every move he made contained a unique charm.
A martial arts grandmaster!
This was not unexpected!
From the Brotherhood's perspective, Chen Fan knew that to kill him, they had to bring in a martial arts grandmaster.
This martial arts grandmaster was the trump card the Brotherhood had laid out on the peak of Eagle Mountain.
As for the ambush on the mountainside and the attacks by the gunmen, Chen Fan knew they were merely meant to wear him down.
Not just his physical strength, but also his spirit and energy.
Of course, if Chen Fan had been injured in the previous battles, the Brotherhood would have been even more pleased.
However, Spider and the Brotherhood didn't know that Chen Fan, having fought on the battlefield, had a will as firm as iron, growing stronger with each battle, and becoming more formidable as he approached desperation.
The previous battles had indeed consumed him to some extent, but this consumption was more conducive to the condensation of his fighting spirit.
Of course, this was something Spider and the Brotherhood wouldn't know.
Upon seeing Gao Hongchang and the others, Chen Fan did not stop. He continued forward at a steady pace.
His gaze swept over the distant villas and buildings, as well as various locations, taking in the terrain and features.
Soon, he and Gao Hongchang were only about fifty meters apart.
At this very moment, Gao Hongchang's aura surged, and a vast pressure rose to the sky, condensing into a tangible form, as if changing the very color of heaven and earth.
He leaped into the air, like an ancient Roc, spreading his arms, his energy surging through the sky, directly at Chen Fan.
He had, after all, heeded Spider's advice. He unleashed his ferocity from the start, without any unnecessary words, nor did he uphold his dignity by issuing threats. He aimed to kill Chen Fan in the first encounter!