Chapter 3040: Chapter 3041: Captured

Hearing Tao Cheng say this, the members of Group Four all became cautious and looked around.

"With the reputation of the Central Guards Brigade, most people wouldn’t dare come looking for trouble, and besides, we’re just carrying out a normal advance mission; following us would be meaningless," said one of the members of Group Four.

"Let’s see what happens first," Tao Cheng said in a low voice. "It could be a misunderstanding."

Despite his words, Tao Cheng remained vigilant, scanning in all directions and listening intently, not daring to miss anything.

"Rest for now. If there’s no issue later, we’ll cross the river."

"Yes!"

The group rested by the riverbank, taking out the food that they had prepared in advance.

But just at that moment, the rustling of leaves came from the woods.

The members of Group Four became alert, each drawing their weapons.

Soon, they saw over a dozen people surrounding them from different directions.

Tao Cheng gripped his dagger, sizing up the people who appeared in front of him.

He noticed that their clothing was quite disheveled, and they had various styles, but it was clear they belonged to some organization.

Recalling past events, Tao Cheng had a vague premonition in his heart.

These people might be from the Halke Rangers.

"You’ve been following us for a while," Tao Cheng said softly.

The leader was a westerner with a faint stubble on his chin, looking at Tao Cheng with a mocking gaze.

His name was Enzo, the deputy leader of the Execution Team of Halke Rangers on the island.

"We want to know the route of the Yanlong Team’s operations; I hope you can cooperate," Enzo said bluntly.

Tao Cheng was taken aback, seeming somewhat surprised.

"Is this something you guys are probing into?"

While speaking, Tao Cheng quietly pressed the communicator.

Since the personnel is fixed and tasks are frequently executed on the island,

The combat capabilities of the Central Guard Brigade’s four groups are well known to the enemy.

Under these circumstances, the fact that the other party dared to come looking for trouble indicates they are well-prepared.

If conflict truly arises, it’s likely they would suffer a loss.

But after pressing the communicator, the headset only emitted a crackling sound, making it impossible to contact the people from the Flame Dragon.

"Heh heh..."

Enzo sneered, "The signal here has been jammed by our electromagnetic devices, so don’t waste your efforts."

For some reason, Tao Cheng’s heartbeat accelerated, and a bad feeling arose within him.

The situation before them was worse than he had anticipated.

"Since you’re prepared, there’s no need for useless words."

Enzo’s gaze swept over the members of Group Four one by one, "But can your combat power really rival ours?"

While speaking, Enzo’s face showed a trace of mockery.

"We don’t want to waste time either, let’s get to the point, it’s better for both sides."

Slowly, Tao Cheng pulled out his dagger, "It’s not clear yet who will win or lose until it starts."

"Then let me see the level of your Group Four."

As he spoke, Enzo waved his hand, and all around, the dozen or so people charged forward.

A fierce battle was about to erupt!

Tao Cheng stood still, as a turbaned man rushed towards him.

His speed was extremely fast, Tao Cheng crossed his arms to block in front of his chest!

Bam!

A solid kick landed on Tao Cheng!

The immense force caught him by surprise, to a point of being near impossible to resist.

He staggered back several steps before regaining his footing, the worry on his face growing more pronounced.

The opponent had already reached the B-level!

While he himself was nearing the B-level, there was still some disparity between them.

The turbaned man didn’t give Tao Cheng any chance.

After the initial strike, he charged in again, now holding a dagger.

Clang clang clang—

The sound of daggers clashing filled the air.

Yet during the exchange, Tao Cheng was mostly on the defensive, unable to mount an effective counterattack!

"Brother Lei, watch out!"

A sudden scream caused Tao Cheng’s heart to tighten.

He immediately turned his head to see an enemy wielding an iron rod, viciously swinging it at his team member!

Bam!

A dull thud echoed!

The hard iron rod struck the team member’s leg.

Even the sound of a bone cracking could be heard!

With a scream, the team member known as Brother Lei fell to the ground, clutching his leg, unable to stand.

"Sun Lei!"

Tao Cheng cried out in shock, just about to rush over when suddenly a sharp pain shot through his hand!

The sharp dagger had sliced through his glove, causing bright red blood to seep through!

In Tao Cheng’s moment of distraction, the opponent’s attacks continued relentlessly!

A kick landed on his face, flipping him over and sending him flying several meters.

Just as Tao Cheng was preparing to get up again, the turbaned man rushed over and pinned him down, pressing the dagger against his throat.

This rendered Tao Cheng unable to move recklessly.

With Tao Cheng’s defeat, the hope of a counterattack for the team was extinguished.

This was also a testament to the gap in strength.

"Captain, how should we handle these people?"

"They’re all tough nuts, tie them up, and I’ll interrogate them slowly," Enzo said.

The members of the team were all subdued, their hands tied, and hung from the trees.

"While we don’t have a good reputation, I can give you a guarantee on this matter," Enzo said:

"As long as you tell me where the Flame Dragon people are, I’ll let you go."

The members of Group Four said nothing; at this moment, silence was the best response.

"The bones of the Central Guards Brigade are truly hard; even at this point, they refuse to speak."

Enzo shrugged indifferently, "I’m not in a hurry anyway, let’s take our time."

Saying this, Enzo nodded towards his subordinates, and said:

"Strip that woman’s clothes; it’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a beautiful woman."

"Heh heh, we were thinking the same thing."

The gazes of over a dozen people fixed on the female team member.

They sliced several gashes in her protective suit, preparing to strip her clothes.

"Stop!"

Tao Cheng roared, immediately halting their actions.

He knew very well that their intention wasn’t fulfilling their desires, but to expose her in this forest.

What’s more terrifying than the giant beasts are the endless swarms of insects and vermin!

Once targeted by those, it would be a fate worse than death!

"So, have you made up your mind?" Enzo looked at Tao Cheng and said:

"If you don’t want her to be devoured until only a skeleton remains, you’d better tell me everything you know."

"Brother Cheng, there’s no need to waste words with them; now that we’re here, I’ve been fully prepared to die."

Tao Cheng didn’t respond, instead glaring at Enzo, saying fiercely:

"You should know, the consequence of offending the Central Guards Brigade is that the repercussions you’ll face will be ten thousand times more painful than this!"

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