Chen Zheng had originally intended to save the man, but seeing his arrogant demeanor, he snorted coldly and decided not to get entangled.

Just at that moment, he received a call from Yuan Qishan, who said that something major had happened and a car was already waiting for him outside. Yuan Qishan was an old friend, and he couldn't stand by idly when something his friend valued was at stake.

So, without hesitation, Chen Zheng turned and left. After getting into Yuan Qishan's car, he went straight to the Yuan Building.

The Yuan Building was Yuan Qishan's headquarters. No one had expected that after taking Feng Yueyue hostage, the bastards wouldn't try to flee immediately. Instead, they were hiding in the parking garage below.

The building was already surrounded by special services and military personnel, leaving no gaps whatsoever. The special services personnel were reinforcements Yuan Qishan had mobilized, while the military forces were under the personal command of Long Tianyun and Yang Chengxu. Both groups were currently discussing strategies to rescue the hostage inside.

Behind them, Gao Feng and a ruddy-faced old man were talking. Although they were conversing, it was clear they disliked each other, suggesting some underlying conflict.

"Drill Instructor Chen, what brings you here? As I recall, our Central Liaison Department didn't agree to let the border forces lend a hand, did we?" Long Tianyun asked with a slight frown upon seeing Chen Zheng's arrival. This time, they had invited an expert from the Alliance and were quite confident, so they had no intention of being friendly toward Chen Zheng.

"Drill Instructor Chen, I'm truly sorry," Yang Chengxu added, his face showing a hint of apology. "Our marshal didn't agree to the terms you proposed earlier. Furthermore, we've invited Master Liu Changhai from the Alliance, so as for this matter…" His words were a tactful dismissal.

"Why waste so much breath on him?" the ruddy-faced old man interjected with a snort, his face filled with deep impatience. "Since I am here to take action today, I don't need anyone else's help. All irrelevant personnel should withdraw immediately! The enemies inside are not people you are qualified to deal with!"

"Liu Changhai, who did you just call irrelevant?" Gao Feng couldn't watch any longer and spoke up, clearly annoyed. "This gentleman was invited by our association to help. Given the relationship between Mr. Feng and our association, rescuing the young lady is naturally our responsibility!"

Liu Changhai belonged to the Alliance, so of course, Gao Feng didn't want him to be the one to rescue Feng Yueyue. If that happened, the Alliance would take all the credit.

"Do I really need to spell out who's irrelevant?" Liu Changhai sneered. "I have thoroughly analyzed the strength of these foreign invaders. Without the power of an Internal Mastery expert, engaging them is utterly pointless! Besides myself, is there anyone else here at that level?"

He spoke with an air of absolute arrogance. But then, as if remembering something, he turned his head and smiled meaningfully. "Oh, I almost forgot. President Gao is also considered a master, isn't he? It's just that your fist technique is too destructive; you injure yourself before you can even defeat the enemy. I assume you're of no use now?" He couldn't resist adding a few more taunts at the end.

"You…" Gao Feng's face instantly turned bright red, and he was rendered speechless.

After a moment, he retorted with a cold laugh, "Even though I'm unable to act right now, you're not the only internal power master present!"

"Oh? Who else?" Liu Changhai glanced around. "Who has the ability? Step forward and let this old man see!" he said with intense sarcasm.

"This is Master Chen, whom our association invited to help!" Gao Feng said, hastily moving to Chen Zheng's side to make the introduction.

Chen Zheng frowned slightly. I'm only participating in this matter out of respect for Yuan Qishan; it has nothing to do with the association. Of course, there's no need to explain that right now.

"Him?" Liu Changhai burst out laughing. "President Gao, since when did you learn to bluff and deceive? He looks like he's barely in his twenties. Isn't he just a kid?"

He stared at Gao Feng as if looking at an imbecile. Did he really think such a lowly trick would work?

"President Gao, honestly, I understand your desperation to save her," Liu Changhai said, slowly shaking his head as if he was full of consideration for Gao Feng. "I know full well that if our Alliance saves the young lady, your association will lose Mr. Feng's strong support. But you must face reality! The association is in complete decline. The Alliance represents the future, so there's no need for you to chase these useless merits!"

The Alliance's momentum was at its peak; they didn't need to give the association a second thought.

"Liu Changhai, be careful your big talk doesn't backfire. Isn't it a bit early to be saying all this?" Gao Feng replied, unable to contain his anger.

"That's enough, President Gao," Long Tianyun cut in. "We are in charge of this matter. If you wish to observe from the sidelines, we have no objections, but please don't cause trouble."

"Drill Instructor Long," Gao Feng pleaded, "one more person is one more pair of hands. How about you let Master Chen go in with him and take a look?"

"You want him to join me?" Liu Changhai's face was a mask of mockery. "President Gao, letting a greenhorn kid like him join me… who are you trying to insult? Besides, do you have any idea what the situation is like inside? Do you know what kind of power those people possess? Even military-grade weapons are ineffective, and you think *he* can do something? Letting this fellow follow me inside would be no different from sending him to his death!" Liu Changhai declared with absolute certainty.

"In my opinion, you're the one courting death," Chen Zheng, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

His words stunned everyone. No one had expected him to dare speak so boldly at a time like this.

"You brat, what did you just say?" Liu Changhai's face instantly darkened. This wet-behind-the-ears punk dares to say *I'm* the one courting death?

"Drill Instructor Chen, don't think you're so amazing just because you know a little martial arts," Long Tianyun huffed, his displeasure obvious. "There's an old Huaxian saying: 'There is always someone better out there, and a mountain beyond every mountain'! Master Liu Changhai is the Alliance Hierarch and the blood brother of the great Master Liu Changyun. He has also become a master of internal power. With him here, we can easily handle these foreign invaders!"

As Long Tianyun spoke, his expression filled with confidence. After all, as early as twenty years ago, Liu Changyun had already become a renowned master of internal power. He founded the Changyun Martial Arts School, and his students and followers could be found all over the world.

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