Locke: I rely on intelligence to dominate the world and ensure the survival of my nation.

The two fire-type pets opened their mouths simultaneously, unleashing two intersecting beams of fire that attacked Lin Chen from both sides. The crossfire covered a wide area, leaving almost no room to dodge.

This is the most common suppression tactic in military tactics—using concentrated firepower to force the enemy to abandon their offensive positions.

But Lin Chen had no intention of dodging.

"Wang Hao, Magic Cat, Photosynthesis."

Emerald green light spread from the Magic Cat, forming a semi-transparent light shield that enveloped Lin Chen, Wang Hao, Su Muxue, and their pets.

Photosynthesis not only restores health, but also creates a miniature defensive field in a short time.

Two beams of fire slammed into the light shield, creating a scorching shockwave. The light shield trembled violently, but did not shatter.

Leng Feng's pupils contracted slightly.

Photosynthesis can be used in this way?

"Mu Xue, Gran Seeds, replace the hypnotic powder with paralysis powder."

Su Muxue immediately switched skills. The color of the Gran Seed's flower changed from purple to golden yellow, and a fine golden powder drifted out, landing on the two fire-type pets opposite.

Paralysis powder.

The two fire-type pets froze simultaneously. Their muscles began to twitch uncontrollably, abruptly interrupting their second round of attacks.

"Fireworks, flames erupt." Lin Chen's command was concise and powerful.

An 80-power Fire-type move condensed into a dazzling ball of light in the mouth of the flame, then slammed into the center of the opposing formation like a small sun.

boom--

Flames exploded, and the scorching shockwave knocked the two fire-type pets to the ground. The paralysis effect on them hadn't worn off yet, and they were hit head-on by the flames, instantly reducing their health to zero.

The middle row was wiped out.

Leng Feng's forehead began to sweat. In a five-on-three situation, his team lost two of their core damage-dealing pets in less than three minutes, while the opposing team hadn't lost a single drop of health.

"Rear-seat control, hypnotic powder interference!"

The last Granball desperately released Sleep Powder, trying to buy time for the team to regroup. However, Su Muxue's Granball was of a higher level and had more skill. In the clash of Sleep Powder, Lengfeng's Granball was completely suppressed.

"Sonic Hound, Flame Vortex, seal off the back row."

The spinning flames exploded around the back-row Granball, trapping it in a burning cage. The hypnotic powder was vaporized by the flames, and Granball's control abilities were completely disabled.

"Fireworks, sparks flying, wrap-up."

A fan-shaped wave of fire swept across the field, and the two front-row Rock-type pets with low health and the trapped Granball simultaneously lost their ability to fight.

The battle is over.

Five rounds.

Five against three, a complete victory with zero injuries.

The training ground was so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat.

Leng Feng stood on the opposite side of the field, looking at his five pets lying on the ground, unable to move, and remained silent for a long time.

The expressions of the two special forces soldiers behind him were even more interesting—one stared wide-eyed in disbelief, another bit his lip in resentment, and yet another stared blankly at his pet badge.

They are special forces soldiers.

They are China's most elite combat force.

But in the matter of fighting Locke, they were cleanly and decisively defeated by a young man from a commoner background in five rounds.

And it resulted in zero damage.

Leng Feng took a deep breath and strode towards Lin Chen.

His steps were heavy, each one feeling like it was stepping on everyone's heart.

Wang Hao subconsciously took a half step back. Su Muxue's fingers pressed on the Gran Seed's Gulu Ball, ready to fight again at any moment.

Only Lin Chen stood still, motionless.

Leng Feng stopped in front of him.

The two men were about the same height, but Leng Feng was more robust, and his military aura pressed down on them like a mountain.

Then, Leng Feng did something that no one expected.

He took a step back.

stand at attention.

bow.

"Lin Chen, I apologize to you."

The voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.

My previous doubts about you were based on my prejudice. You have proven your ability with your performance.

He straightened up and looked directly into Lin Chen's eyes.

"On behalf of the three hundred soldiers of the Special Operations Regiment, I promise you that from today onwards, the team will be completely under your command."

"You tell us where to attack, and we'll attack there."

"You tell us how to fight, and we'll fight that way."

Wang Hao's mouth opened into an "O" shape.

Su Muxue's lips curved into a barely perceptible smile.

Lin Chen looked into Leng Feng's eyes for three seconds.

"it is good."

He only said one word.

But it was this one word that made Leng Feng's shoulders relax slightly.

This word means that, from now on, the military's 300-strong fighting force will be under Lin Chen's command.

Meanwhile, in Beijing, at Zhao Tianyu's villa.

The atmosphere was completely different.

Zhao Tianyu sat on the sofa, holding a glass of red wine in his hand. The projection screen in front of him was playing a video of Lin Chen fighting Leng Feng.

The video was secretly filmed by his informant at the Administration Bureau. The image quality wasn't very clear, but it was enough to show the entire battle.

Five rounds.

A complete victory with zero casualties.

Zhao Tianyu placed the wine glass on the table and tapped his fingers on the surface twice.

"Even Leng Feng is convinced," the bespectacled young man next to him said cautiously. "Now, all three hundred officials listen to Lin Chen."

Zhao Tianyu remained silent.

He turned off the video and opened a map of Locke's territory. On the map, the area of ​​Genos Deep Sea was marked in red—that was his team's sea blockade line.

"What is Lin Chen's next target?" Zhao Tianyu's voice was calm, so calm that it sent chills down one's spine.

"It should be the Water-type badge. He's already got the Grass-type badge, so the next one will definitely be Genos Deep Sea."

"The deep sea..." Zhao Tianyu's lips slowly curled into a smile, "Then let's prevent him from entering the deep sea."

He picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"it's me."

"From this moment forward, completely seal off all public entrances to the Genos Deep Sea."

Not even a fly is allowed in.

"What if someone tries to force their way in?" the person on the other end of the phone asked.

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Tianyu's eyes.

"Make the call. If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility."

He hung up the phone, picked up the glass of red wine again, and gently swirled it. The deep red liquid swirld in the glass, like a pool of congealed blood.

"Lin Chen, you want the water-type badge?"

"If I can't have it, you can't have it either."

He tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"Genos Deep Sea, from today onwards, your surname is Zhao."

Outside the Administration Building.

Lin Chen stood on the steps and opened the system interface. The coordinates of the hidden entrance to the Genos Deep Sea flashed silently in his field of vision.

He had anticipated that Zhao Tianyu would block public entrances.

But what Zhao Tianyu didn't know was—

There is never just one way to reach the deep sea.

Lin Chen closed the interface and turned to look at Wang Hao and Su Muxue.

"Get ready."

"Tomorrow, we're going to the deep sea of ​​Genos."

Wang Hao was taken aback: "Wasn't Zhao Tianyu under lockdown?"

Lin Chen did not answer.

He just smiled slightly.

That smile held something Zhao Tianyu would never know.