Chapter 17: United Against a Common Enemy

Where are Gu Han's brothers? Get out, you!

Lei Chao's angry roar instantly made the combat soldiers who were still applauding the victor stop their actions.

Everyone frowned, staring hostilely at the newcomer.

Who dares to cause trouble in the Warrior Camp?

A combat soldier on the periphery was about to question Lei Chao, but Lei Chao shoved him aside and he fell to the ground.

Lei Chao snorted coldly, his gaze contemptuous, not taking these people seriously at all.

If you don't want trouble, scram, you! Get Gu Han's brothers out here!

Otherwise, I'll take care of all of you together!

The man shoved to the ground had a grim face, feeling embarrassed in front of everyone.

He thought he had simply been caught off guard and knocked down by a sneak attack, and wasn't too worried about it.

Thus, he rose up, filled with anger, and threw a punch at Lei Chao, intending to teach him a lesson.

Lei Chao's eyes turned slightly cold,

Don't give me face and then refuse it!

Bang!

A heavy impact sound rang out.

Lei Chao kicked that man in the chest, sending him flying backward and even knocking over several combat soldiers behind him.

The man felt as if a heavy hammer had struck his chest, likely breaking his ribs.

After falling to the ground, he didn't even have the strength to push himself up.

The surrounding combat soldiers rushed forward to help the injured few, staring at Lei Chao with wary eyes.

You dare to cause havoc in the Warrior Camp—who exactly are you?

I am your ancestor!

Lei Chao snorted coldly,

You lot of trash, still have the nerve to call yourselves combat soldiers? Aren't you ashamed to disgrace the Warrior Camp?

Lei Chao's words were undoubtedly a humiliation for all the combat soldiers present!

Even those combat soldiers who had wanted to stay out of it now looked at Lei Chao with eyes full of hostility after hearing that.

The veteran combat soldiers who had followed Lei Chao were each speechless, rubbing their foreheads.

This guy's temper is really something nobody can stand.

Thinking about this, everyone couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache.

Originally we only needed to deal with Gu Han's brothers, but now we've outright offended everyone in the Warrior Camp.

The Warrior Camp would never hand over Gu Han's brothers—only a ghost would believe that!

Seeing the surrounding combat soldiers about to riot, Gu Chen stepped out from the crowd,

What do you want with me?

He didn't ask whether Gu Han had caused trouble outside; even if he had, as the older brother he would have to bear responsibility.

Lei Chao sized up Gu Chen from head to toe.

His posture was straight as a spear, his body exuding a surging battle spirit.

You're not bad, it's just a shame you have such an restless younger brother.

Watch your words!

Gu Chen furrowed his brow,

Although I don't know who you are, if you keep baselessly slandering my younger brother, then today you'll have to give me an explanation.

Gu Chen's protective nature made the veteran combat soldiers who had followed Lei Chao look at him with new respect.

But no one thought Gu Chen could be a match for Lei Chao.

Heh, what big talk.

Lei Chao gave a cold laugh, rolled up his sleeves, and fixed a hard stare on Gu Chen.

As an older brother, you fail to discipline your younger brother and instead help him kill the logistics soldier Li Xuan!

Today I want to see how you, as the older brother, will stand up for him.

Saying that, Lei Chao didn't give Gu Chen a chance to react, darting forward and slamming a fist hard into his chest.

Damn, this guy has no martial ethics!

The newly arrived combat soldiers' faces changed instantly upon seeing this; they never expected Lei Chao to actually strike first.

Only those veteran combat soldiers familiar with Lei Chao knew this was his usual tactic.

As long as he can defeat his opponent, Lei Chao doesn't care about any rules.

Gu Chen himself never expected Lei Chao to be so ruthless!

From Lei Chao's manner of attack, it was clear he intended to inflict serious injury.

Caught off guard by the sneak attack, Gu Chen had no time to resist and could only raise his arms crossed in front of him.

Bang!

A heavy impact sound rang out on the training field.

Gu Chen's body, as if struck by a heavy blow, was shaken and flung outward.

Immediately afterward, with a bang, he hit the ground.

Just hearing that heavy sound made everyone's scalps go numb.

Older brother!

Gu Lin and the others' faces changed drastically, and they hurried forward to help the injured Gu Chen.

Gu Chen stood up, blood already seeping from the corner of his mouth, both arms trembling!

All the Combat Soldiers of the same cohort as Gu Chen around him were stunned speechless upon seeing that!

Gu Chen's strength, without a doubt, could firmly hold a top-three position in their camp.

In just a few days, Gu Chen even advanced from Fourth Stage Martial Trainee to Fifth Stage Martial Trainee!

Even Yuqitian, who once slightly edged him out when they first entered the camp, now dares not claim he could surely defeat Gu Chen!

But this person actually inflicted heavy injuries on Gu Chen with a single punch!

Who exactly is this person who came to cause trouble?

However, while they were shocked, Lei Chao was even more shocked.

"Being able to block my punch without breaking your arm bones, you're not bad."

He was an outstanding among the Combat Soldiers of two years ago who chose to stay here.

Lei Chao's strength has already reached Ninth Stage Martial Trainee.

He is only a step away from becoming a true Martial Practitioner.

To avoid causing a killing in the Military Camp and inviting gossip, he did not exert his full force in that punch just now.

But that a mere rookie recruit could withstand his punch still surprised him.

Seeing Lei Chao's seemingly heartfelt praise, everyone couldn't help but twitch the corners of their mouths.

How can you have the cheek to say such words that sound like praise but are actually self‑boasting?

"Considering you have some skill, as long as you hand over the killer of Li Xuan, I can spare you today."

Lei Chao looked at Gu Chen with extreme contempt, completely adopting an Overlook posture.

It seemed as if sparing Gu Chen was already Lei Chao's mercy.

Gu Chen coughed lightly twice, spat out the congealed blood lodged in his throat, and shook his head with a determined gaze,

"I and my brothers have been training in the camp these past days; we have never left the Military Camp."

"If you're just using this as a pretext to cause trouble for Gu Han, then come at me—I, as the older brother, am willing to take on this hatred for my brothers."

Seeing Gu Chen's determined back, the new recruits also felt a twinge of envy for their brotherly bond.

Lei Chao's gaze turned gloomy,

"Li Xuan only had a grudge against Gu Han, and besides, the new recruit had only just arrived when Li Xuan disappeared, and he still hasn't returned after several days!"

"All the clues point to Gu Han!"

"You say it has nothing to do with you; why should I believe you?"

Gu Chen said in a low voice,

"Do you think our involvement in Li Xuan's death is inevitable, yet isn't that just your one‑sided opinion?"

Lei Chao, unable to out‑argue Gu Chen, immediately turned Face Grim and wanted to settle things with his fists.

"Don't think that just because you joined two years earlier you can bully the newcomers."

Among the new recruits, Yuqitian suddenly stepped forward, standing beside Gu Chen, his eyes filled with hostility as he stared at Lei Chao.

"If you are a Combat Soldier of our cohort, you don't even have the qualification to exchange blows with me!"