"Commander Long, let's just let the matter pass,"

Jiang Chen finally spoke faintly, essentially putting a period at the end of the Jiang Family tragedy.

Long Tianxing nodded slightly, turned to glance at Shen Xiangtian, "Let's talk in the office. Instructor Jiang, please come as well."

"Alright!" Jiang Chen nodded, acutely aware that the arrival of the two men, Long Tianxing and another, might be related to himself.

The group went to the office of the squadron leader and settled down on the sofas.

"Fang Mingyuan has defected!"

Zhang Zijian pondered for a moment, cutting straight to the point without any preamble, saying this with a grave voice.

"Fang Mingyuan actually defected?!"

Jiang Chen's face changed, and a cold murderous intent burst from his eyes.

He could understand Fang Mingyuan targeting him, after all, he had annihilated the Wan Family, and he was now in absolute opposition to Fang Mingyuan, but Fang Mingyuan's defection ignited an immense anger in him.

One's country is one's root, and if even the root is forgotten, one cannot be called human!

"Yes, he has defected."

Zhang Zijian nodded again, confirming the information, and continued,

"Originally, we wanted to have him stay in Batie permanently, but before we could act, he had already fled. Our men pursued him and found that a group of mysterious people had taken him to the Southern Country, where he is now stranded. We have our people watching the land, sea, and air routes in Southern Country, but we can't guarantee complete surveillance, after all, it's not our territory."

"So what you mean is..." Jiang Chen realized something.

"According to our information, he made a deal with Beihai National. Our men have blocked the routes to Beihai National and are secretly searching for him in Southern Country, keeping him cornered there."

Zhang Zijian softly said, "Originally, we wanted to select a few people and then have Xiao Shen find you for help. Using your connections, go to the Southern Country and execute that bastard!

Long Tianxing softly continued, "Each country has an unwritten rule that individuals surpassing a certain level of strength cannot appear in other countries at will, which is why we have come to seek out Long Ya's warriors to coordinate with a certain department's operation."

"We would be honored to eradicate such scum; Long Ya's warriors are duty-bound!" Shen Xiangtian spoke with a low shout, his face full of anger.

Long Tianxing nodded and said sternly, "This time, we need to deploy you and Jian Tao, along with ten other Innate Grandmasters for combat."

After a pause, Long Tianxing turned to look at Jiang Chen, hesitatingly continued, "Instructor Jiang, as per the unspoken international agreements, your level of power at most... can be allowed in another country's territory, so..."

"I'll go!" Jiang Chen nodded lightly, then slightly frowned, "How does Elder Long know about my current strength?"

"This..." Long Tianxing hesitated for a moment, uncertain if he should reveal the information.

Jiang Chen spoke softly, "During my battle with Cangben Wuzang, there were two elusive yet profound presences on the building across, they were from that certain department you mentioned, right?"

"You... you could sense Elder Hei and Elder Qing's presence?!" Long Tianxing exclaimed in surprise, looking at Jiang Chen with astonishment.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly: "At my level, my sensitivity to aura is quite sharp, but I could only detect their presence, not their exact location."

"Good! Good! Good! Haha..." Long Tianxing overflowed with joy: "Flame Dragon Kingdom will witness the rise of another Supreme being. What a fortune for our Flame Dragon Kingdom!"

Zhang Zijian's eyes widened in surprise and said, "Old Long, what are you talking about? Didn't you say Instructor Jiang has just taken that step? To break through again, doesn't one need to..."

"I know what you want to say, it usually takes a long period of cultivation for an ordinary person to truly break through, but since Instructor Jiang could sense Elder Hei and the others' presence, it proves that he has touched the barrier between man and heaven. With Instructor Jiang's age and talent, since he has touched that barrier, I believe it won't be long before he breaks through it!"

Long Tianxing explained with an excited face.

"Is that so? Should we then..." Zhang Zijian glanced at Jiang Chen and turned to consult Long Tianxing.

Long Tianxing nodded, "Yes, we should say something. So, Instructor Jiang, since you are willing to go, there is no time to lose. You must leave immediately. We will head to Jincheng to secure more authority for you. I can't promise anything else, but from now on, the Jiang Family's safety will be our responsibility. We will send more people to protect your women, deploying Innate Grandmasters there."

"Thank you!"

Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment and then nodded slightly. He understood that Long Tianxing was extending an olive branch, also proving his own value.

He did not feel unworthy; he believed his value was even higher than what Long Tianxing and his counterparts might imagine!

"Instructor Jiang, I do not know the extent of your connections, but I would like to remind you not to go directly to Southern Country. The direct routes from our Flame Dragon to Southern Country are strictly guarded by their people, and it seems they are competing with Beihai National for Fang Mingyuan. It's best if you make a detour," Zhang Zijian softly reminded.

Jiang Chen frowned slightly, his voice tinged with concern, "If that's the case... how long can we keep Fang Mingyuan in Southern Country? How much preparation time do we have?"

"Don't worry about that. Southern Country and Beihai National should still struggle over the matter, and Fang Mingyuan is no fool. If he gives up the data and secrets he holds, he will have no more bargaining chips, so it will take at least a week for any outcome to surface."

Long Tianxing took over and said sternly, "Which means you have within a week to reach Southern Country and eliminate the defector!"

"Then there's no time to waste, let's get going now! Oh, and..."

Jiang Chen nodded, then turned to look at Zhang Zijian, "Old Zhang, this time I plan to take all the elites of Long Ya out for some field experience. With their strength, it's hard for anyone within the domestic military to put pressure on them!"

"We've considered this, and you can take them out. When they return, we will have them participate in a selection. If they pass, they will join the department where Elder Qing and the others are," Zhang Zijian nodded lightly.

Jiang Chen frowned slightly, "Doesn't that mean depleting Long Ya of its elite combat power again?"

"This..." Zhang Zijian paused for a moment, realizing what Jiang Chen was implying, and said with a light laugh, "Take heart, Long Ya's status will not be canceled again!"

"No! I am the chief instructor of Long Ya; it must always be the pinnacle of special forces, we cannot lose that title!" Jiang Chen shook his head.

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