Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 1679: Charging into the Fray

The plan to attack the Demon Refining Island Base began swiftly. Gu Fan, braving the enemy’s stronghold alone, sped forward on a motorized boat with fierce determination.

With the X Legion’s advanced surveillance system, they quickly detected the suspicious vessel approaching. They issued a warning, but when the vessel ignored it and continued charging forward, they took immediate action.

"Open fire!" The X Legion’s cutting-edge weaponry immediately locked onto the suspicious vessel, and a barrage of firepower was unleashed.

Cannons rained countless shells down on Gu Fan, creating deafening explosions. The sea surface erupted in violent sprays, waves roared in turbulence, and the relentless bombardment seemed as though it might overturn the entire ocean.

Gu Fan piloted the motorboat, advancing while occasionally steering to evade and confuse the enemy’s targeting systems.

Explosions tore through the seas, sending towering water columns into the sky. The deluge fell like torrential rain, nearly capsizing Gu Fan’s boat multiple times with the impact of the waves.

Gu Fan ignored the gunfire, his gaze fixed firmly on the goal ahead. He was now precariously close to Demon Refining Island.

"Stop him! Quickly!" Realizing the artillery fire was ineffective, the X Legion turned their heavy machine guns towards the water’s surface.

In an instant, over a dozen heavy machine guns unleashed a storm of bullets, which tore through the water, sending sprays flying everywhere.

Gu Fan pushed forward despite being riddled with bullet holes. His flesh was torn, and each impact battered him cruelly. Yet, relying on his extraordinary regenerative ability, he gritted his teeth and endured.

The X Legion frantically gathered more forces and firepower, determined to secure the coastline no matter what.

Unfortunately for them, while Gu Fan held strong, his motorboat could not withstand the assault. Particularly after the heavy machine guns hit it several times, the vessel soon broke down entirely.

By then, Gu Fan had gotten close enough to Demon Refining Island Base. He leapt high into the air and landed onto a nearby ship.

"Watch out!" Members of the X Legion hurriedly aimed their weapons at the descending Gu Fan. Despite their desperate trigger-pulling, despite the storm of bullets erupting from their rifles, their weapons simply could not stop him.

Gu Fan descended like a meteor, his feet striking the deck with immense force. The ship’s hull groaned under the impact, deforming and sinking momentarily beneath the sea’s surface.

Then, as if pushed back by compressed springs, the ocean flung the ship upwards again, causing it to pitch violently.

The people aboard the ship could not find their footing. Many toppled into the water, flailing helplessly and crying out in panic.

But Gu Fan wasn’t done. He fixed his gaze on another nearby vessel and launched himself high into the air once more.

Ship after ship became stepping stones in Gu Fan’s path toward Demon Refining Island, each trembling violently under his overwhelming force.

The ocean churned with furious turbulence, the surrounding vessels caught by the rippling shockwaves and shaking uncontrollably. It was as if Gu Fan had seized control of the entire scene. novelbuddy-cσ๓

As Gu Fan was about to leap onto the island itself, soldiers of the X Legion retreated in fear, none daring to be the first to confront him.

At that exact moment, a burly figure emerged—a towering and muscular man stepped forward, his strides purposeful, his imposing frame ready for battle. He aimed himself at the falling Gu Fan and charged in for a direct collision.

"What?!" Gu Fan’s expression changed mid-air. Before he could land, the man had struck him and sent him flying.

Gu Fan crashed into the ocean, waves erupting briefly before restoring calm.

Tie Xiong, one of the X Legion’s remould persons, stood at the water’s edge. His body was as hard as steel, his strength unmatched. It was he who had just sent Gu Fan hurtling away.

Tie Xiong crossed his arms, his gaze locked onto the now-tranquil sea. His entire figure radiated tension, yet he said nothing.

The X Legion soldiers knew all too well what kind of monster they were dealing with; they doubted it would be so easy for Gu Fan to perish under the waves. Faintly, they could sense an angry energy stirring from beneath the water’s surface.

Moments later, a head emerged from the ocean depths, followed by a face, then a neck.

Gu Fan stepped out of the water, trudging onto Demon Refining Island. His drenched appearance made him look somewhat disheveled, but it could not mask the horrifying murderous look radiating from his eyes.

Tie Xiong stared at Gu Fan, and Gu Fan returned the stare; their gazes clashed like the sharpest edges of weapons, neither man willing to back down.

"You escaped once. You shouldn’t have come back." Tie Xiong spoke indifferently, his tone laced with disdain, as though Gu Fan had made a foolish choice.

Gu Fan retorted with extreme scorn: "Did your master neglect to tell his dog not to provoke me unless it stands on equal ground?"

Tie Xiong’s brow furrowed at these words, and tension surged among X Legion soldiers as they felt the atmosphere grow increasingly dangerous, with Tie Xiong seemingly outmatched in presence.

"Hold your ground! Reinforcements are coming—the remould persons will ensure our victory!" Tie Xiong bellowed, rallying the troops. Yet his roar also drew Gu Fan’s attention.

With a powerful stomp, Gu Fan lunged forward like an unleashed arrow, his fist striking with thunderous force, every ounce of strength concentrated on a direct blow to Tie Xiong.

To his astonishment, Tie Xiong remained completely unshaken despite bearing the full impact of Gu Fan’s attack. He stood firm, his gaze calm and steady as he looked back at Gu Fan.

"What the..." Gu Fan was stunned. Even Gu Fan himself might struggle withstanding such a strike, yet this giant had absorbed it without flinching as if nothing had happened.

Without a word, Tie Xiong unleashed a sweeping punch across Gu Fan’s body, sending him flying backward.

This time, Gu Fan didn’t travel far or fall into the ocean. He landed on the ground, skidding along its surface with enough force to carve out a deep trench.

"I thought you’d be stronger. Turns out your punch hardly tickles." Tie Xiong sneered, his remark dripping with provocation.

Gu Fan’s eyes darkened with anger at the comment, deeply displeased by it. He quickly picked himself up, brushing dirt from his clothes as his attention lasered back on Tie Xiong’s iron-like physique.

Among the X Legion’s enhanced warriors, Tie Xiong’s steel body undoubtedly ranked as the most impenetrable.

"You think you can get past me?" Tie Xiong teased, curling his fingers in a taunting gesture, clearly inviting Gu Fan to strike again.

Gu Fan had never tolerated such mockery. With a cold snort, he readied himself for a head-on fight. He couldn’t believe he couldn’t beat a remould person.

Gu Fan stomped hard, shaking the earth with each step. Meanwhile, Tie Xiong charged forward, his giant frame surging toward Gu Fan like an unstoppable war machine.

"Good! Bring it!" Gu Fan would never retreat under pressure. With a forceful push from his feet, he charged headfirst to meet Tie Xiong, determined to clash strength against strength without hesitation.

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