Just as the bullet was about to hit his heart, the terrible force he unleashed, slow down the pressure of the bullet.
Taking this chance, James made use of his trained bullet time perception, which allowed him to slow down time from his side, so he could see the bullet moving in a slow motion. Accurately calculating the time of the hit, he shifted from the spot with his super human reflexes!He wasn't called the God of war for nothing. Protecting the borders, country and fighting for many years, had equipped him with everything he needs.
In fact, he had encountered different kinds of guns, and snipers were just peasant to him. Huh?!This stunned the first shooter, eyes widening as he couldn't believe what he just saw!
How could a mere person dodge a sniper bullet?!
" He can only dodge one bullet at a time. Fire at once!"One of the men, bellowed with a vicious face and instantly shot at James!
The rest also fired simultaneously, their bullets flying towards James in a deathly tail. Bang! Bang! Bang!!!" James' eyes slant into a deathly look, glancing at the bullets all flying towards him. His senses heightened even more, making him to have a clear comprehension of the incoming bullets trajectory.Curving his lips into a sneer, he proceeded to roll the sleeves of his shirts!
With accurate precision and calculation once again, he employed his inhuman agility to bustled swiftly like a phantom, vanishing right from sight!
The only thing visible from where James stood before, was just a large pack of dust, forming a mushroom kind of shape.
" What?!"
" Where the hell is he?!"" Did he just vanish?!"
" Impossible! No man has ever lived to escape from bullets! I guess he is injured and doesn't want us to see his vulnerable state!"
" Yes, let's fire even more! Shoot from any angle!"
The men on the rooftop, exchanged incredulous and anxious glances from one another, not understanding what was going on.
But they refused to believe James could go unscattered after the whole firing they just did. In fact, they decided to fire even more, turning their snipers to multiple angles.
As they quickly reloaded their snipers, a heavy crushing force just like the pressure in the deep ocean, capable of crushing human bones, slammed right unto them!
" Haaa!!"
" What's that?! What's going on?!"
" I can't see!!! My blood, I think it's freezing!!"
Painful screams and shrieks of misery rang out in chorus like a church choir. And apparently, it was coming right from the men on the rooftop!Disoriented from the unexpected horrifying force, their expressions were laced with confusion, not understanding what was going on.
" I can't see!!! I can't see!"" My legs!!"
"Ahhh!! Something is coming towards me!"
Suddenly, a straight figure like spear, advanced speedily like flash, only his motion could be seen. Fast as lightening, he swung his fists in powerful arcs at the disoriented and confused gun men!
This sent the men falling down right from the rooftop to the ground!
All the braveness from earlier were shattered instantly, and they started tearing up! However, they missed where the detonators where by mere inches....Finally, the god of war emerged, his expression murderous and fierce, exuding an unmatched aura!
His presence alone was enough to command attention, respect and intense fear, not to talk of his....aura.With his presence, the atmosphere seem to be at 0 degree!
Lifting their eyes at him, the gun men trembled uncontrollably, as a chill ran down their spines!
Extreme fear overtook their faces, petrifying their bodies! They didn't dare to take a slight move.
They had no idea who James was, but they knew this moment would mark their end!
James strode, his steps filled with utmost grace and strength. Then, he spoke up, his voices rumbling their hearts like thunder!
" You have the audacity to stop me with your mediocre snipers?! Have you not heard of the wrath of the god of war?"
Snotting coldly, he concluded viciously, " Your souls mean nothing to me!"
Haunted by his past of how he became the unparalleled and legendary god of war, his wrath became untamed! Damn!He was so exasperated and ballistic at the situation, that he felt like taking it out on the gun men!
It was at this time, the gun men realized something from James' words. ' the wrath of the god of war?'Does this imply the young thin man in front of them was the rumoured god of war?!
The one capable of eliminating one thousand enemies?!
Oh Lord of the souls! " We are finished!" They all cried out unexpectedly, their faces turing ugly as shit, and they yelped! " Please.............we didn't know you are the god of war?..... please....."Now, they could comprehend how he was able to accurately dodge several bullets and even releasing a terrifying force.
Kael scoffed and snapped at the men, " Silence!"
James stopped right in front of the men and raised his legs, proceeding to deliver a devasting combination of bone shattering and bones cracking kick!
Suddenly, his strong leg paused in mid air, as a thought crossed his mind.
" Pledge allegiance to me, and I will spear you." He demanded in a domineering tone that gave no room for an act of refusal.Kyle and the three soldiers weren't anticipating this, same as the gun men.
What was the god of war thinking? The gun men, slacked their mouth open, uttering with a shaky voice." All...egi.....ance??"
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. . Far from the warehouse, in one of the huge room at the villa like castle, a familiar woman gasped right from her sleep. Her eyelids trembled, as her forehead creased, struggling to wake up from the deep sleep she had been put into. She groaned helplessly, and without warning, she shot up straight from the bed unexpectedly!" My daughter! My precious daughter!"
She cried out brokenly, shaking with brief. Her eyes wandered around the whole room, turning around on the bed.
Emily was unaware of how she got into the strange luxurious room with impeccable designs on the walls, but she cared less.
" Where's my daughter?!" A dry, juddering sob escaped from her lips, her eyes becoming misty with a bitter sadness.She could only recalled her daughter was missing, and she had to save her at all cost!
Just then, the door creaked open, and a tall man strode in, clad in a soldier outfit with a stern face.
" Who are you?! Do you know where my daughter is?! Please, I have to save my daughter?!"
Emily turned quickly to the man and jumped down from the bed, rushing bare footed towards the man.
Even her stunning face couldn't hide the troubled look that fitted across her face. The unknown man glanced at her and said indifferently, " I know where your daughter is. Captain Kael kept you here to keep you safe from the enemies. Now, your daughter has been found. I was told to bring you over. Your husband is also waiting."Emily's face lit up at the man's words instantly, clapping her hands together.
She didn't even bother to think twice and nodded, excitement mounting over her dull voice earlier.
" Yes, please take me there now! I can't wait to see my daughter! Is she alright?"
The man threw a forced smile at Emily , responding calmly, " Of course." Then he led Emily out of the room. However, Emily being in the front, failed to notice the sinister look that had replaced the man's calm facade......... " Fool!".......
Few minutes later.
James and Kael had just gotten to the information center, after the former had told his three soldiers to take the gun away.As they approached the information center, Kael's phone rang, which he immediately answered.
" Captain Kael! Miss Emily is missing!"Upon hearing the unexpected news, Kyle’s hard expression withered away like the dry leaves in summer time, making his face to drop down drastically. ‘’ What are you saying?! This is not a time for jokes!’’ He yelled at the comrade on the other end of the call, who informed him of the sudden news, a hint of anxiousness dripping in his voice.‘’ Captain Kael! Miss Emily is indeed missing!’’ Thud!As the words sank in, Kael’s heart almost skipped a beat, feeling a numbness spreading through his chest,How can she be missing? Lowering his head, his mind raced to the events earlier. He could still recalled he had handed Emily over to John, one of the soldiers he personally trusted. And this was because John had been with him all these years in battle, through thick and thin. He thought Emily would be protected while they were away. ‘’Where’s John?’’ He demanded immediately, clenching his jaws as he gradually simmered in rage.John was dancing with death! ‘’ John? After we left the b
Warning: This chapter might contain some violence and abuse.However, Emily defied his order, glaring at him with a strong determination not to yield to him, while wincing silently in pain. This immediately infuriate John, making him to gnash his teeth! He couldn't believe Emily would choose over getting hurt than begging him or giving him her body! " You foolish bitch!" He slammed her against the car door furiously and released his grip from her jaw but hit her face once again, this time more harder!" Haa!" A jolt of sharp pain that electrified Emily's whole body, made her paralysed for some seconds, her eyes gradually becoming red. She couldn't imagine the years of John, holding several arms, and now using his strong hand to hit her! In the moment of pain and discomfort, she felt a crack in her right jaw, coupled with a metallic taste. This crumbled her, wordless with unexplainable pain." Still stubborn?!" John sneered at her. Seeing Emily succumbing to the pain, a sense
" You want me to show you that your daughter is safe?" John repeated, furrowing his brows tightly.." Is that even a reasonable request?!" Emily inhaled sharply, raising her hand to wipe away the blood from her nose. " Anything that involves my daughter is reasonable," retorting, she lowered her eyelids that trembled. A huff echoed from John, but he coincided anyway. " Fine. I will grant you your wish." Then, he took out his phone and scrolled casually. After some seconds, he turned the phone screen towards Emily, which displayed a video, and he tapped on the play button immediately. " See for yourself." Emily lifted her eyes, her face crumbling like a used tissue. In that instant, tears lurked around the corner of her eyes as she watched the video of her daughter, tied to an hospital bed, appearing lifeless and immobile. " My baby," she cried out without control, shaking her head. This shattered her heart into a million pieces. No loving mother would want to see her child
Emily, who was already trembling, with her face turning ashen, was stunned when she didn't feel any movement around her. " Huh?" Shifting a little bit, she lowered her head but was met with a different surprise! " Haahhh!" The sight of John rooted in one single place, with his neck sprouting out blood and deep crimson lines filling his eye balls, terrified her to the core! It felt as if she was under a cold corpse! Without thinking twice, she pushed John from her path, and swiftly got up, her eyes scanning the bush anxiously. John's body jerked with the sudden push and couldn't even lift any of his limbs. He didn't expect his plans to get interrupt. Now, his life force was slowly slipping away. Fear filled Emily's heart as her mind raced uncontrollably, failing to comprehend what just occurred. Wasn't John about to sexually assault her? At this time, a tall straight figure like a towering spear, strode forward, exuding a strong presence capable of pressuring a mountain. "
Emily's eyes contracted fiercely, and slowly, she turned her back, a layer of unsettling emotion roaming across her face. " Sarah." A young girl with dim eyes in an halter neck gown, inclined her head downward.Silently, Sarah tightened her grip on the teddy bear in her hands, her eyes gradually becoming red." Sarah. Please, what you heard is rubbish." Emily skipped forward to hold her daughter, who was standing right beside the door, while trying to clarify things immediately. However, Sarah shuffled a step back from her mother, a muffled sob escaping from her mouth. She knew her grandparents didn't like her from the start, but is this how much they despise her? They don't even want her anymore......" This isn't rubbish!" Steven sneered, his face contorting in contempt. He was seriously getting annoyed at Emily's stubbornness. His businesses were failing, and he needed urgent funds, which couldn't be delayed. Only Wei Zhao was ready to help, but it comes with a cond
After receiving the call, James refused to waste any time and headed straight to the car with his long legs. He needed to get to the described location as possible. Voom! The car roared terribly like a lion king after it prey! Staring at the fading figure of James at a distance inside the secret house, Kyle sighed, his expression inexplicable. He knew this was all his fault.But what made him feel helpless was knowing there was nothing he could do about it. " Your guilt won't take you anywhere." Jessica walked behind and offered a polite smile. " I think you should fight along side with him." Kyle glanced at Jessica, his expression moving between surprise and confusion, as if struggling to say something. .Jessica could perfectly comprehend Kyle's turmoil. So, she said nicely, " I can take care of James and Emily. Don't forget I am not only a medical expert but a martial art experts also." Yes, she was not just a renowned doctor, who had worked in the military for years but
Sounds of hurried footsteps dominated the hospital reception as a man bustled in a frenzy manner, exhaling heavily. " Mr. Zhao! They have located this place!" One of the henchmen, who was rushing forward, halted right in front of Victor. Victor was still with Zhao, and they were about to conclude their discussion when the henchman arrived unexpectedly. Wearing a quick frown, Zhao snapped irritatedly, " What are you saying?! Who the hell are you?! Get lost!" He didn't hesitate to scold the henchman as he disliked being interrupted. However, Victor was much more sensible. He raised his brows and glanced at the henchman.." Who located this place?" In a collected way, he questioned him. The henchman tried to steady himself, reducing his heavy breathing, and he parted his quivering lips. " The rumored god of war......" Hearing this, both Victor and Zhao's expressions changed instantly! ...Forest" Yes! General, I can finally see the hidden hospital!" President Richard shoute
The instant, James was able to crack open the giant steel blocking the entrance, he jumped in order to avoid any attack that might come unexpectedly. Descending from the sky like a god about to save a little princess, his facial expression was frightening, and he landed ruthlessly on one of the guards. The guard didn't see this coming, and his bones got shattered!Now, it was uncertain if he would survive or end in hell. Wei Zhao was so scared, watching this that he shuddered like sieve and turned to Victor, standing beside him. He didn't want to believe James could be the rumoured god of war but looking at the formidable strength, and how he just manually busted a giant steel, the thought was hard to push away. Is he really the god of war? But isn't he just a penniless son in law, who only trained in the military for some years? " We have to stop him at all cost. The end won't be favourable." Victor's eyelids were unstable, but he agreed to Zhao's words. There was no going b
The sun had barely risen when Kael cracked open the encrypted files from the bunker. They sat around the dimly lit room, the harsh light of the laptop casting shadows across their faces. Kael’s fingers flew over the keys, deciphering the coded messages, unlocking a series of detailed communications.James stood behind him, arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the screen.“This is it,” Kael muttered, scrolling through the list. “A network of collaborators—dozens of people working under Zhao. Some familiar names, others not so much. But here…” He paused, pointing to a name on the screen.James’s blood ran cold. His jaw tightened as he leaned forward. “No. It can’t be.”Kael looked at him, brow furrowed. “What? Who is it?”James’s fists clenched. “Derrick Bishop.”Kael’s eyes widened. “Bishop? The same one who—”“Yeah,” James cut him off, voice low, each word heavy with the weight of betrayal. “The one who sold me out years ago. I never thought I’d see his name again, let alone linked to Zhao
The sounds of gunfire echoed across the island as James and his team charged through the compound’s defenses. Explosions illuminated the night sky, and the cries of Zhao’s men mixed with the sharp commands from Kael and James.“Push forward!” James shouted, his voice steady even amidst the chaos.Kael crouched behind a stone wall, reloading his rifle. “They’re falling back, but it feels too easy,” he muttered, scanning the area.James nodded, his instincts warning him of a trap. “Stay sharp. This is Zhao we’re dealing with. He doesn’t retreat without a reason.”Winter’s voice crackled through the earpiece. “James, I’ve hacked into their communication channels. There’s a bunker near the southern edge of the compound. It’s heavily guarded, which means it’s important.”“Understood,” James replied. “Kael, we head south. Jason, hold this position and cover our exit.”Jason nodded, gripping his weapon tightly. “Be careful. This place is a deathtrap.”As James and Kael approached the bunker,
Winter sat at her workstation, her face illuminated by the glow of her monitors.Lines of code streamed across the screen as she dug deeper into Zhao’s network.With every passing second, the pressure mounted. Sarah’s life depended on what she could uncover.Jason stood behind her, arms crossed. “Anything yet?” he asked, his tone tense.“Patience,” Winter replied without looking away. Her fingers flew across the keyboard. “Zhao’s encryption is top-tier, but he’s not invincible.”Kael entered the room, carrying a fresh cup of coffee. “We don’t have time for invincible. We need results, now.”Winter suddenly froze, her eyes narrowing. “Wait. I’ve got something.”James, who had been pacing the room, stopped abruptly. “What is it?”“A series of communications routed through a private server. It’s linked to a property—an island, privately owned by one of Zhao’s shell companies.”James stepped closer. “Coordinates?”Winter nodded, sending the data to James’s tablet. “It’s heavily fortified,
The house was eerily silent when Emily stepped inside, her heels clicking softly on the tiled floor. “Sarah?” she called, setting her bag on the counter. The absence of her daughter’s usual laughter unsettled her.She walked into the living room, expecting to find Sarah playing or reading. Instead, her eyes landed on a folded note on the coffee table.With trembling hands, Emily unfolded the paper. The message was written in bold, jagged letters:“Your family pays for its arrogance.”Her heart stopped. The note slipped from her fingers as the gravity of the words hit her. “Sarah!” she screamed, running through the house. She tore through each room, searching desperately for any sign of her daughter, but Sarah was nowhere to be found.Her knees buckled, and she collapsed on the floor, dialing James’s number with shaking fingers.James was in his office when the call came. The moment he heard Emily’s panicked voice, he was on his feet.“They took her, James! They took Sarah!”“Who?” he
The room was a sea of sharp suits and scrutinizing gazes.Emily stepped to the podium, her heart pounding in her chest.The summit’s audience consisted of corporate giants, political influencers, and some of Zhao’s allies—wolves disguised in tailored clothing.She cleared her throat and began.“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I stand before you not just as a representative of my company but as someone who believes in accountability and integrity.”The room remained silent, the weight of anticipation pressing down on her.“As we forge ahead in this industry,” Emily continued, her voice steadying.“we must address the pervasive influence of corruption and unethical practices that threaten to undermine everything we strive for. These actions do not just tarnish reputations—they destroy lives.”Whispers rippled through the crowd.Emily caught sight of Zhao sitting near the back, his lips curling into an amused smirk. He didn’t appear threatened, but tha
The flash drive glinted faintly under the dim light of James’s office, a small but crucial piece of the puzzle left behind during Leonard’s hasty retreat.James sat at his desk, his fingers drumming rhythmically against the wood as Winter worked tirelessly at her laptop.“Anything yet?” James asked, his voice steady but edged with impatience.“Almost,” Winter replied, not looking up.“This encryption is sophisticated, but nothing I can’t crack.”Kael leaned against the wall, arms crossed.“If Leonard left it behind, he either underestimated us or wanted us to find it.”“That’s what worries me,” James muttered.With a triumphant exhale, Winter hit a final key. “Got it!” The screen filled with files and folders, each bearing ominous labels like Project Revenant and Corporate Sabotage.“What are we looking at?” James asked, moving closer.Winter scrolled through the contents, her eyes narrowing. “Plans to infiltrate Emily’s company. Zhao’s targeting her directly.”James’s jaw tightened.
Jason sat in a dimly lit cell, his wrists shackled to the cold metal chair.Blood trickled from a cut above his brow, a testament to Leonard Tarlose’s ruthless interrogation methods.Across from him, Leonard leaned casually against the table, his perfectly tailored suit untouched by the chaos around him.“Still holding out, are we?” Leonard drawled, his tone mockingly polite.“It’s admirable, really. Misguided, but admirable.”Jason glared at him, his jaw clenched. “You’ll get nothing from me.”Leonard chuckled, a sinister gleam in his eyes.“I don’t need you to talk, Jason. I already know enough. Winter, James—they’ll come for you. It’s what makes people like them so predictable.”He leaned closer, his voice dropping to a whisper.“And when they do, I’ll be ready.”Jason’s expression didn’t falter, but Leonard caught the flicker of worry in his eyes.“Ah, there it is,” Leonard said with a smirk.“You’re not worried about yourself. You’re worried about her. Touching, really.”Jason sp
the thick shadows surrounding Leonard Tarlose’s sprawling estate. James crouched behind a row of hedges, his eyes scanning the guard patrols. Kael was beside him, calm and focused, his finger hovering near the trigger of his silenced rifle.“Ready?” James murmured, his voice barely audible over the chirping crickets.Kael nodded. “Always.”Through their earpieces, Winter’s voice crackled. “We’re in position. Give us the signal.”James tapped the button on his earpiece. “Copy that. Stand by.”He glanced at Kael. “Let’s make some noise.”Kael smirked and fired a precise shot at one of the estate’s external security cameras. Sparks flew as it shorted out, drawing the attention of a pair of guards patrolling the perimeter.“What was that?” one of the guards muttered, raising his flashlight.“Probably nothing,” the other replied, though his grip on his rifle tightened.James threw a small device over the hedge. It landed with a soft thud, followed by a loud bang and a flash of light.“Chec
Winter sat beside Jason in the dimly lit room, the glow of the computer screen casting shadows across their faces. The database, its interface sleek and cold, taunted them with its message: Access Denied.Jason let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair. “We’ve been at this for hours. Whoever encrypted this knew exactly what they were doing.”Winter’s eyes narrowed, scanning the screen. “There’s always a way in. No one builds a system this complex without leaving a backdoor—or at least a trail.”Jason frowned. “You really think Leonard Tarlose would be that careless?”Winter leaned back, the gears in her mind turning. “Not careless. Arrogant. People like him always assume they’re untouchable. But they can’t resist hiding trophies, leaving breadcrumbs to remind themselves how clever they are.”Jason gave her a skeptical look. “And you think his breadcrumbs are in his estate?”“I do,” Winter said with quiet conviction. “Leonard keeps everything close to him. If the key i