God-Level Special Forces Soldier-Chapter 601 - 598: Powerlessness

Seeing the incoming fist growing larger in his vision, Satan’s expression grew serious. At the same time, he wrapped True Qi tightly around his fist, adopting a clear defensive stance.

When the two fists collided, there was a muffled "bang," and Xiao Tian’s expression suddenly changed; he retreated three steps in a row, while Satan only stepped back half a step, an expression of surprise also appearing on his face.

Could it be that this seemingly confident Xiao Tian was just bluffing?

Although this result was not entirely unexpected for Xiao Tian, his brows still furrowed tightly. His strength was indeed too weak!

So weak that even Satan, a killer who doesn’t confront head-on, could easily take his full-strength blow. It seemed impossible to win in a head-to-head fight; he must find another way.

If strength isn’t enough, then the hope of winning must be placed on speed. With that thought, Xiao Tian concentrated his True Qi in the meridians along his legs, preparing to unleash it.

However, Satan rapidly closed in, as if he had seen through Xiao Tian’s intentions, aiming to strike first to seize the advantage completely.

On the other side, Wang Bin, seeing Xiao Tian constantly dodging in Satan’s hands and not daring to confront him, suddenly gained confidence and turned his icy gaze toward Ren Wenshan.

"Mr. Ren, you sure are skilled at switching sides on a whim!"

"Do you really not understand why I’m doing this?" Ren Wenshan was not the least bit ashamed by Wang Bin’s cold questioning, retorting sharply, "If it weren’t for your excessive behavior, why would I betray you?"

"Excessive?" Wang Bin was somewhat baffled. "From the beginning, I’ve treated Mr. Ren with respect and never wronged you in anything. You say I’m excessive, then tell me, what exactly have I done wrong?"

With Wang Bin’s question, Ren Wenshan’s gaze suddenly brimmed with murderous intent, his fists clenched tightly, his face flushed as if filled with blood, and his whole body trembled continuously, showing he was extremely furious!

"Mr. Ren... Mr. Ren..." Wang Bin called out tentatively, only to see Ren Wenshan suddenly let out an angry roar, pouncing at him like a furious beast.

Wang Bin’s eyes widened in fright, and he instinctively tried to retreat, but it was too late to avoid Ren Wenshan’s attack range, so he instinctively raised his right hand in front of him and closed his eyes tightly...

After a while, Wang Bin, who realized he hadn’t been attacked, cautiously opened his eyes, and was dumbfounded to find that Ren Wenshan had been lifted into the air by Yang with one hand.

"Bin, this guy’s a traitor with a backstabber’s disposition, and now he even wants to ambush you. Leave him to me." Yang patted his chest with assurance, "I’ll make sure to straighten him out, so he won’t dare harbor any ill intentions toward you again!"

Hearing Yang’s words, both Wang Bin and Ren Wenshan, suspended in mid-air, shivered in unison, instinctively feeling a tension in their lower backs.

"No, that won’t be necessary!" Seeing Yang’s eager face, Wang Bin stammered, "Mr. Ren acted on impulse and has no ill will toward me."

Ren Wenshan immediately shot him a grateful look, unwilling to endure that humiliation carved into his bones a second time.

At this moment, the fear Yang instilled in him far surpassed the words "shut up"!

...

On the other side, Xiao Tian finally understood what powerlessness felt like. That feeling of knowing exactly how to counter the opponent’s move, only to be hindered by one’s own lack of strength, was utterly maddening!

Indeed, although Xiao Tian’s strength had diminished, his insight and combat awareness remained intact. But without the matching strength to utilize them, even the best skills and awareness are futile.

And yet, misfortune never comes alone. On the other side, Wang Bin could no longer contain his lecherous intentions, stealthily closing in on Melinda.

Seeing this, Xiao Tian’s rage became uncontrollable. With a burst of True Qi, he sent a blast across the space, sending Wang Bin, who had been sneaking around, tumbling over with his head in the dirt.

However, as a consequence, Xiao Tian too took a real palm strike from Satan, unable to suppress a grunt, as a stream of blood trickled from his mouth, looking even worse off than Wang Bin.

It was crucial to understand that attacking from a distance and receiving a direct hit are two entirely different concepts. Especially under the full-force blow of an expert like Satan, Xiao Tian’s True Qi within his body began to show signs of disturbance.

"Whether you’re a Hunter or not, today, you are doomed to die!" Satan’s cold words seemed to lower the temperature within the cave by several degrees.

On the ground, Melinda’s brows furrowed, letting out a weak groan which reached Wang Bin’s ears, invigorating him and even easing his aches and pains.

At this moment, Wang Bin felt a surge of courage, looking at the bloody-mouthed Xiao Tian and hearing Satan’s threats, he was elated and said, "I didn’t expect you, scum, to be so popular with women, but it benefits me nonetheless!"

"Once I’m done with that woman on the ground, Yu Ningxue will be next." With an incredibly sinister expression, Wang Bin said, "You better get ready to watch!"

Xiao Tian’s face turned deathly pale, his expression as cold as if covered by a layer of frost. Since this guy was so oblivious to kindness...

In his eyes, a fierce glint emerged. Xiao Tian immediately pulled out a small redwood box from his chest, and without hesitation, opened it to reveal a perfectly round pill which he swallowed in one gulp. Instantly, strength flooded his entire body!

At the moment Xiao Tian took out the box, Satan had already retreated ten meters away. His instincts told him that a master with such combat insight and skill, despite seeming weak, must have a trump card capable of turning the tide!

It must be said, while Satan’s combat abilities weren’t overwhelmingly strong, his sharp instincts were first-rate. Unfortunately, he had already missed the best opportunity.

Having unlocked the second segment of the Genetic Lock, Xiao Tian was no weaker than when he faced Master Guangmie. Dealing with a Satan who wasn’t adept at frontal combat was more than manageable!

However, even this was a helpless strategy. If Melinda hadn’t been injured, even if the two couldn’t defeat the opponent, Satan wouldn’t be able to stop them if they wanted to retreat.

But now, with Melinda poisoned and unconscious, even if Xiao Tian could escape after breaking through, Melinda would definitely fall into the enemy’s hands.

This was also why Xiao Tian hadn’t used the Invisibility Jade Pendant. Apart from being forced back step by step by Satan without time to activate the pendant, he couldn’t take Melinda and escape together.

With Xiao Tian’s character, he would never leave Melinda behind to escape alone, even if it meant dying here.

Having no choice but unable to fight or flee, Xiao Tian had no other option!