110: Chapter 110 Special Department: "Hydra, the Foreign Organization, Has Its Eyes on You"

110. Special Department: "The overseas organization 'Hydra' has targeted you"

Emergency intelligence before Huangtu Slope

The armored vehicle had just driven thirty kilometers away from the Xingyi Sect branch when Chen Wu's tactical bracelet suddenly received an encrypted signal.

A holographic projection of the Special Incident Response Department Section Chief popped up in the cabin, with a command center full of red alerts in the background. The Elder's expression was even more solemn than when he had reported the assassination warning earlier: "Chen Wu, there is bad news—the overseas organization 'Hydra' has targeted you."

He projected a file marked "Top Secret" onto the virtual screen. "We just intercepted their international communication. They are not only cooperating with the remnants of the Qijue Sect but have also dispatched 'Qi Energy Enhanced Soldiers' as support. Their goal, just like the Grey Shadow, is the clue to the Muscle Tendon Change Classic you possess and the Legacy treasure of the underground palace."

Lin Mo's tablet instantly synchronized and received the file. The information on "Hydra" on the screen made the boy gasp.

This organization was founded in the 1960s with the goal of "plundering global traditional martial arts resources." They had previously looted mysterious ruins like the Egyptian pyramids and Mayan temples. In recent years, they have even used technological means to modify "Qi Energy Weapons," capable of compressing Qi Energy from different schools into bullets and bombs. Last year, in the Amazon rainforest, they used "Taiji Power shock bombs" to destroy a local traditional martial arts tribe.

"The Technical Department detected that every 'Qi Energy Enhanced Soldier' they sent has been injected with a 'Spirit-Devouring Energy enhancer'," the boy's fingertips trembled on the keyboard, "The Qi Energy purity is 50% higher than that of ordinary Grey Shadow members, and they can use two different attributes of Qi Energy simultaneously, such as a hybrid attack of 'Snake Style Energy + Spirit-Devouring Energy'!"

Grandpa Wang's dry tobacco pipe tapped with a dull thud in the corner of the carriage.

The Elder pulled out the "Record of Overseas Threats" left by his grandfather. Tucked within the yellowed pages was an intelligence photograph from 1972—back then, Hydra had attempted to steal the "Dragon Vein Bronze" guarded by the Tomb Guardian but was repelled by Chen Wu's Great-grandfather, who had joined forces with the Xingyi Sect and the Baji Sect. The Hydra member in the photo had a black "Hydra" totem on their arm, which matched the logo in the file exactly.

"These people are most skilled at the sinister path of 'technology + traditional martial arts'!" The pipe bowl pointed at the totem in the photo. "Back then, they used 'mechanical arms + Baji Energy' for a sneak attack; your Great-grandfather had to sacrifice an arm to block it. Today, their Qi Energy Enhanced Soldiers are definitely harder to deal with than back then!"

A bronze fragment engraved with the characters "Dragon Vein" suddenly flew out of the camphor wood chest. Pale golden Qi Energy spread along the fragment, forming a miniature "anti-Qi Energy interference" array within the carriage, capable of blocking Hydra's signal detection.

In the Flower Girl's basket, the eight-colored petals of the inheritance grass suddenly turned black.

Dewdrops rolled across the leaves, reflecting the "Qi Energy Enhanced Soldier" data from the file—their hearts had been implanted with a "Qi Energy Core," capable of absorbing Qi Energy from the surrounding environment to replenish themselves. Ordinary Qi Energy attacks would not only fail to harm them but would instead become their "energy source."

The young girl mixed the dark brown sap. When the pitch-black "Energy-Severing Dew" dripped onto the leaves, the petals suddenly unfolded toward the direction outside the car window: "Elder Zhou said this is a 'Qi Energy severing agent'," her fingertips lightly touched the dew, "Applying this to weapons can temporarily cut off their Qi Energy absorption, just like unplugging their 'power bank'!"

The Section Chief of the Special Incident Response Department suddenly transmitted supplementary intelligence via the holographic projection: "Our drones have discovered Hydra's 'Qi Energy signal tower' near Huangtu Slope," she zoomed in on the thermal imaging map. Three cylindrical devices appeared on the screen, glowing with eerie purple Qi Energy. "This is their 'Qi Energy Amplifier.' It can expand the Qi Energy range of the enhanced soldiers by three times and can interfere with our Qi Energy Detectors!"

The tablet showed that the Enforcement Division had already dispatched a "Qi Energy interference squad" carrying "Mystic Water Energy shielding bombs" to destroy them, but the squad had encountered a Hydra ambush midway and was currently trapped in a valley five kilometers away from the signal tower, in urgent need of support.

Chen Wu suddenly gripped the bronze fragment, and his pale golden Yijin Energy resonated with the fragment: "We cannot let them activate the amplifier," his gaze swept over his companions in the carriage. "Elder Zhao, Zhang Hao, come with me to support the interference squad and destroy the signal tower; Elder Su, Love, continue to Huangtu Slope as originally planned. Pretend you haven't discovered Hydra's presence and lure the remnants of the Qijue Sect into acting; Lin Mo, you are responsible for real-time contact with headquarters and monitoring Hydra's movements."

Zhao Lie's Baji Energy instantly condensed in his palm: "Good! I've been wanting to meet these overseas scum and let them know that our Huaxia traditional martial arts are not to be bullied!"

Zhang Hao also patted his iron arm: "My iron arm was just reinforced with Mystic Water Energy defense; it's the perfect time to test the mettle of these enhanced soldiers!"

In the emergency channel of the global live broadcast, the barrage from 46 billion viewers instantly changed from "Go for it" to "Be careful."

The migrant worker brother working near Huangtu Slope suddenly sent a video: he saw three people in black uniforms on the hillside, with Hydra totems on their arms, moving toward the signal tower; Nurse Emily in London contacted the local Martial Arts Alliance, promising to help monitor Hydra's strongholds in Europe.

Even the staff at the Antarctic research station stated they would assist in tracking Hydra's international communications via satellite—a barrage from the United States received 100 million likes: "Although I am not Huaxia, I support traditional martial arts, and Hydra is the enemy of all mankind!"

Qi Energy Enhanced Soldiers in the Valley

When Chen Wu, Zhao Lie, and Zhang Hao arrived at the ambush valley, the setting sun was dyeing the valley the color of blood.

The Special Incident Response Department's interference squad was huddled behind rocks. Their "Mystic Water Energy shielding bombs" had not yet been used when they were suppressed by the Hydra enhanced soldiers' "Snake Style Spirit-Devouring bombs"—pale black Qi Energy bombs exploded on the ground, forming a poisonous mist of Qi Energy. Faint black traces of corrosion had already appeared on the squad members' protective suits.

"Now!" Chen Wu's Xingji Fist suddenly erupted. Pale brown Xingyi Energy and pale black Baji Energy intertwined on his fist, blasting toward the nearest enhanced soldier.

The enhanced soldier had just turned when the fist energy slammed into his chest—slow-motion footage showed a layer of pale black Qi Energy forming a defensive shield on the soldier's body, but it shattered instantly under the hard and soft energy of the Xingji Fist. The soldier's body flew out like a kite with a broken string, crashing into a rock and passing out.

"This energy... is stronger than in the file!" Zhao Lie's voice was filled with surprise. His Baji Energy simultaneously blasted toward another enhanced soldier, the pale black hard energy piercing directly through the opponent's Qi Energy defense, pinning the person to the ground, unable to move.

Zhang Hao's iron arm, imbued with Mystic Water Energy, swept toward the third enhanced soldier.

The enhanced soldier suddenly deformed his arm, revealing a "Qi Energy sprayer" inside. Pale purple Qi Energy sprayed toward Zhang Hao—this was Hydra's "Taiji Power shock gas," capable of causing an opponent's Qi Energy to become chaotic.

"Careful! This is modified with Taiji Power!" Chen Wu's Yijin Energy suddenly transformed into a barrier. The pale golden Qi Energy collided with the purple shock gas, forming a blinding light explosion—in the midst of the explosion, the enhanced soldier suddenly pulled a "Qi Energy Machine Gun" from his waist. Black "Snake Style bullets" rained down like a storm but were all blocked by Zhao Lie's Baji Energy. The bullets exploded against the Elder's Qi Energy defensive shield, leaving tiny traces.

Lin Mo's tablet suddenly displayed the location of the enhanced soldiers' "Qi Energy Core": "In their left chest! That is the key to absorbing Qi Energy. As long as you destroy the core, their Qi Energy will become chaotic!"

Chen Wu's gaze immediately locked onto the enhanced soldier's left chest, the hard energy of his Xingji Fist suddenly concentrating at his fist tip—as the enhanced soldier pulled the trigger again, Chen Wu had already circled behind him, his fist tip accurately slamming into the "Qi Energy Core" on the left chest.

With a crisp "crack," the moment the core shattered, the Qi Energy defensive shield on the enhanced soldier's body suddenly vanished. He collapsed limply to the ground, black blood spilling from his mouth.

"Quick, use the Energy-Severing Dew!" The Flower Girl's voice came through the communicator.

Zhang Hao immediately took the "Energy-Severing Dew" from his backpack and applied it evenly over the unconscious enhanced soldiers—when the pale black liquid touched their skin, it immediately formed a transparent film, preventing them from absorbing the surrounding Qi Energy.

"The Technical Department detected that the Energy-Severing Dew can render their Qi Energy absorption ineffective for 48 hours!" Lin Mo's cheers were filled with excitement. "And we intercepted an important piece of information from the enhanced soldier's communicator: Hydra's leader, 'Nine Heads,' is personally waiting on the outskirts of Huangtu Slope with a 'Qi Energy Tank,' preparing to make a move personally after the Qijue Sect remnants' ambush fails!"

Zhao Lie suddenly kicked open the enhanced soldier's backpack, revealing a purple-glowing "Qi Energy bomb" inside—it was identical to the "Taiji Power shock bomb" in the file, with the Hydra totem and the words "For use inside the underground palace" engraved on the bomb casing.

"They want to use this to collapse the entrance after we enter the underground palace!" Chen Wu's Yijin Energy suddenly poured into the bomb, and the pale golden Qi Energy instantly froze the shock gas inside. "It's a good thing we discovered it early; otherwise, the Legacy of the underground palace would have been in danger."

The captain of the interference squad suddenly stepped forward and handed the "Mystic Water Energy shielding bomb" to Chen Wu: "Thank you, the three of you. With this, we can destroy the signal tower!"

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The lens of the global livestream focused on the unconscious modified soldiers. Within the bullet chat of 46 billion viewers, a wave of 'Severely Punish the Killers' suddenly surged. The migrant worker brother sent a message: he saw a black armored vehicle moving toward the signal tower, likely Hydra reinforcements. A Russian Martial Artist stated they had contacted local police to intercept Hydra's weapon transport lines in Siberia. Even the United Nations issued a statement through official channels, condemning Hydra's 'Ancient Martial Arts Plunder' and promising to assist the Special Incident Response Department in cracking down on the organization—a global encirclement against Hydra, fueled by the traditional martial arts fever, quietly unfolded.

Section 3: Qi Energy Duel at the Signal Tower

When Chen Wu and the others reached the signal tower, night had already shrouded Huangtu Slope. Three cylindrical 'Qi Energy Amplifiers' glowed with purple light, surrounded by five Hydra modified soldiers. Their arms were equipped with 'Qi Energy Weapons.' One of them, appearing to be the leader, held a 'Five Elements Energy Modified Sword.' The Qi Energy fluctuations on the blade were identical to the Five Elements Energy of the Xingyi Sect—Lin Mo's tablet showed that this sword was stolen by Hydra from an overseas branch of the Xingyi Sect last year; after modification, it could release five attributes of Qi Energy simultaneously.

'Hand over the clues to the Muscle Tendon Change Classic and I'll spare your lives!' The leader's voice carried a mechanical coldness as his sword suddenly swung toward Chen Wu. Pale brown Earth Energy and pale red Fire Energy intertwined on the blade, forming a Qi Energy slash with a burning effect. Chen Wu's Xingji Fist suddenly transformed into a defense; pale gold Yijin Energy and pale brown Xingyi Energy formed a rotating Qi Energy circle in front of him. When the Qi Energy slash hit the circular defense, it didn't explode; instead, it was guided by the circular Qi Energy into an arc, slashing toward a nearby rock. The rock was instantly sliced in half, the cut surface still burning.

'That sword... belongs to our Xingyi Sect!' Master Li Xuan's voice suddenly came through the communicator. The old man's Five Elements Energy was injected into Chen Wu's Qi Energy circle via holographic projection. 'Use the "Reverse Generation" of the Five Elements to break his sword techniques! Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood, and Wood overcomes Earth. Follow this sequence to disrupt his Qi Energy!' Chen Wu immediately followed Master Li Xuan's guidance, injecting Five Elements Energy into his Xingji Fist. When the leader swung his sword again and pale blue Water Energy attacked, Chen Wu defended with Earth Energy; when pale green Wood Energy attacked, he cut it off with Metal Energy. The Qi Energy on the blade indeed became chaotic.

Zhang Hao's iron arm suddenly charged toward the signal tower, with Mystic Water Energy forming a protective shield over the arm's surface. Two modified soldiers immediately blocked him with 'Qi Energy Machine Guns,' firing black snake-shaped bullets at Zhang Hao. Zhao Lie's Baji Energy suddenly transformed into a barrier; the pale black hard energy blocked all the bullets. The casings fell to the ground, still emitting black smoke. 'Kid Zhang, hurry and destroy the signal tower! Leave this to us!' Zhang Hao took the opportunity to rush under the signal tower and plugged a 'Mystic Water Energy Jamming Shell' into the amplifier's interface. Pale blue Water Energy instantly diffused, and the purple Qi Energy Amplifier suddenly went out. The Qi Energy range on the screen showed the modified soldiers' coverage radius shrinking from 300 meters to 100 meters.

The leader's sword suddenly erupted with black Qi Energy; this was the 'Five Elements Spirit-Devouring Sword' mixed with Spirit-Devouring Energy. He charged fiercely at Chen Wu, the blade trailing a black mist of Qi Energy, attempting to devour all of Chen Wu's Qi Energy. Chen Wu's peace lock suddenly erupted with dark gold light. The 'Dragon Vein Energy' from the bronze fragment fused with Yijin Energy, forming a massive 'Guard' totem in front of him. 'Hydra, what you stole was not just weapons, but the Legacy of ancient martial arts. Today, I'll make you pay back everything you owe!' The hard energy of the Xingji Fist suddenly exploded, as pale brown and pale black Qi Energy condensed into a spiral on his fist, booming toward the sword blade.

With a loud 'bang,' the moment the blade and fist energy collided, the black Spirit-Devouring Energy and dark gold Dragon Vein Energy intertwined, forming a two-colored pillar of Qi Energy. The leader's body suddenly trembled violently; his 'Qi Energy Core' developed cracks during the collision, and the Five Elements Energy Modified Sword fell from his hand, stabbing into the ground. Chen Wu took the chance to step forward, injecting Yijin Energy into the leader's left chest, completely destroying his Qi Energy Core. 'Your plan has failed. Surrender.'

In the global livestream's bullet chat, waves of 'We Won' suddenly surged. The migrant worker brother sent a video: he and other viewers had surrounded two fleeing modified soldiers on a hillside, tracking their positions with simple 'Qi Energy Detectors.' Nurse Emily from London sent news that local police had crushed a Hydra stronghold in London, seizing a batch of Qi Energy modified weapons. The United Nations official channel spoke again, announcing the establishment of the 'Global Anti-Hydra Alliance' and inviting the eight great sects to serve as technical advisors. A comment from Africa received 200 million likes: 'traditional martial arts know no borders; let us fight Hydra together!'

Section 4: Final Preparations at Huangtu Slope

When Chen Wu and the others returned to the armored vehicle with the prisoners, Su Chen and Love were already waiting at the formation eye of Huangtu Slope. The sniper team of the Qijue Sect remnants had not yet noticed anything unusual; their 'Spirit-Devouring Armor-Piercing Bullets' had already been marked by the Special Incident Response Department's drones. The moment they acted, they would be immediately surrounded by special police. Lin Mo's tablet suddenly popped up a holographic image of the Chief of the Special Incident Response Department: 'Good news, we intercepted a communication from the Hydra leader "Nine Heads." Seeing the signal tower destroyed and the Qi Energy modified soldiers captured, he has already retreated from Huangtu Slope with the "Qi Energy Tanks."' The old man's face finally showed a smile. 'However, he said before leaving that he would be waiting for you at the entrance of the underground palace. It seems they still haven't given up on the Muscle Tendon Change Classic.'

Grandpa Wang's tobacco pipe let out a light, muffled thud against the carriage. The old man flipped to the last page of the 'Record of Overseas Threats.' On the yellowed page, the eight characters 'Enemies from abroad shall be punished, no matter how far' were written in cinnabar, with Chen Wu's Great-grandfather's signature next to it. 'Your great-grandfather failed to completely eliminate Hydra back then. Today, you have not only repelled them but also facilitated a global Alliance.' The pipe bowl tapped the signature. 'This is the responsibility of a Tomb Guardian and the duty of a traditional Martial Artist!' The bronze fragment, the bronze heart-protecting mirror, and the Energy-Severing Dew in the camphor wood chest suddenly merged into one. Pale gold, pale brown, and dark black Qi Energy spread along the items, condensing into an 'Anti-Hydra' totem in Chen Wu's palm, symbolizing the unity of global Martial Artists.

In the Flower Girl's basket, the eight-colored petals of the inheritance grass suddenly all pointed toward the underground palace. Dewdrops rolled on the leaves, reflecting real-time footage of the 'Global Anti-Hydra Alliance': the American Martial Arts Alliance was training in 'Qi Energy Defense,' Russian Martial Artists were testing the effects of 'Energy-Severing Dew,' and Brazilian traditional martial arts enthusiasts were making 'Simple Qi Energy Detectors.' The young girl sprinkled the last drop of 'Energy-Severing Dew' onto the armored vehicle. The eight-colored light fused with the Mystic Water Energy defense plates on the vehicle's body, forming a triple protection against 'Qi Energy Modified Weapons.' 'Elder Zhou said this is the "Global Guardian Layer,"' she said, her fingertip lightly touching the vehicle. 'With the support of global Martial Artists, even if Hydra is waiting at the entrance of the underground palace, we are not afraid!'

The Section Chief of the Special Incident Response Department walked over holding a holographic report. The tablet showed the latest situation at the entrance of the underground palace: although Hydra had retreated from Huangtu Slope, they had left 'Qi Energy Traps' at the entrance, which required a combined attack of 'Five Elements Energy + Mystic Water Energy' to crack. The Enforcement Division had already sent a 'Qi Energy Engineering Team' to set up temporary defensive fortifications at the entrance and prepared 'Qi Energy Tank Killers'—special weapons capable of releasing 'Yijin Energy Shockwaves.' 'The Elders of the eight great sects have also set out,' the Section Chief's voice carried excitement. 'They will meet you at the entrance of the underground palace to fight Hydra's remaining forces together!'

As the armored vehicle slowly entered the range of the Huangtu Slope formation eye, Chen Wu's 'Qi Energy Detector' suddenly issued an alarm—the sniper team of the Qijue Sect remnants finally made their move. Three 'Spirit-Devouring Armor-Piercing Bullets' flew toward the armored vehicle, only to be frozen mid-air by Su Chen's Mystic Water Energy, turning into three blocks of black ice. 'Do it!' Zhao Lie's Baji Energy suddenly exploded, as pale black hard energy boomed toward the sniper points. Simultaneously, special police from the Special Incident Response Department rushed out from all directions, capturing the entire caught-off-guard sniper team.

The lens of the global livestream focused on Chen Wu. The 46 billion viewers simultaneously sending 'Finally reached the underground palace' formed a wall of light in the virtual space. Chen Wu gripped the 'Anti-Hydra' totem in his palm, feeling the Qi Energy resonance of global Martial Artists. He suddenly understood: the appearance of Hydra was not a crisis, but an opportunity—it made global Martial Artists realize that traditional martial arts are not the wealth of a single country, but the cultural heritage of all humanity; guarding the Legacy is not the responsibility of one person, but the mission of everyone.

As the armored vehicle left Huangtu Slope and headed toward the entrance of the underground palace, moonlight spilled over the vehicle. The glow of the triple defense intertwined with the eight-colored light of the inheritance grass, like a guardian light band spanning national borders. Chen Wu knew that Hydra's 'Qi Energy Tanks' were waiting for them ahead, and there was the 'Inheritance Formation' of the underground palace to crack, but he was no longer worried—because he had the support of 46 billion people behind him, the most reliable comrades by his side, and the unified power of global Martial Artists in his hands. They were certain to win this battle to protect the Legacy.

In the global livestream's bullet chat, one last line of neat text scrolled across: 'traditional martial arts have no boundaries, the world is of one heart; on this underground palace adventure, we walk together!' This message was simultaneously lit up by 46 billion viewers, like an eternal river of light, illuminating the direction of the underground palace entrance and the future that global traditional Martial Artists would guard together.