Due to the long duration of Fu Zhenting’s old injury, a strong medicine was needed to resolve it completely.
The palm strike Du Fei had just delivered was intended to fully bring out his old injury.
At this moment, the Yin Han power within Fu Zhenting’s body erupted completely. Soon, frost appeared on his eyebrows and beard, and the skin exposed outside his clothes also emitted a faint chill.
Fortunately, Fu Zhenting, having been guided by Du Fei, managed to restrain his mind and focus his Qi to his dantian in time, thus preventing the Yin Han power from entering his dantian.
However, even so, Fu Zhenting’s body began to tremble uncontrollably, and it seemed he could not hold on much longer.
"Hmph."
Just as white frost began to appear on Fu Zhenting’s hair and he was about to collapse, Du Fei finally made his move.
A surge of majestic and sacred magical power entered Fu Zhenting’s body.
Upon contact with the powerful and sacred magical power, all the Yin Han power within him melted away like snow under a scorching sun.
The magical power continued to advance, circulating through Fu Zhenting’s body before finally lingering in his chest for a long time.
"Thank you, Supreme, for your intervention. Fu Zhenting is eternally grateful."
When Fu Zhenting opened his eyes again, he felt an unprecedented smoothness as his true Qi circulated within him.
The occasional chills he used to experience had completely vanished.
Fu Zhenting knew clearly that this was all thanks to Du Fei for healing his old injury.
"You may leave now."
Having healed Fu Zhenting’s old injury, Du Fei directly asked him to depart.
Healing Fu Zhenting was simply fulfilling a promise he had made earlier. Now that the injury was healed, he had no further ties to the man.
Fu Zhenting stood up and bowed respectfully once more with a serious expression.
...
"What? Pretty Country and Sakura Country have invited us to a military confrontation?"
"And they specifically requested members of the Dragon Group and the Azure Dragon can participate together?"
"I suspect they have ulterior motives. They must be brewing some kind of conspiracy."
In a heavily guarded military base in the capital, a man with a stern, square face spoke with a heavy expression.
Besides the two stars on his shoulders, everyone else in the conference room wore the insignia of a general or a division commander.
"I also feel this matter is not simple. Ever since Elder Fu led us to win six consecutive world military competition championships ten years ago, no country has been able to contend with us. Now, these two countries have proactively proposed a confrontation, and they even named our two major organizations. This is practically laying their cards on the table."
A middle-aged man sitting closest to the square-faced man spoke slowly.
He held the highest position among those present, second only to the man with general stars – Shangguan Wen, the Deputy Chief Instructor and Tactics Instructor for both the Dragon Group and the Azure Dragon.
"Why think so much? Just fight them. These fellows clearly won't shed tears until they see the coffin. If we beat them down and instill fear, they’ll naturally behave in the future."
From the other side of the conference table, a gruff voice echoed.
The speaker stood over six feet tall, possessed a robust physique, and had a broad face adorned with an impressive full beard.
The voice belonged to Luo Lei, the combat instructor for the Azure Dragon.
While he was not the chief instructor, he had taught combat skills to all the team members who achieved the six consecutive world military competition championships, and he was partly responsible for those victories.
"We will fight, of course, but if we fight, we must win decisively. Therefore, the immediate priority is to understand the basis of these two countries' confidence in inviting us to compete."
The square-faced man with two general stars swept his gaze across everyone and voiced his inner thoughts.
As the current overall commander of all special forces in Huaxia, Chen Yibin knew the heavy burden on his shoulders.
Pretty Country and Sakura Country had always eyed Huaxia covetously in various aspects. Having lost six consecutive military confrontations before, their proactive invitation this time was undoubtedly a calculated move.
Otherwise, given their insidious and cunning nature, they would never have initiated such an invitation.
"Commander, why don't we contact Elder Fu and seek his opinion?"
"I think that's a good idea. Elder Fu is like an anchor for both the Dragon Group and the Azure Dragon. Once he speaks, everyone will stop panicking."
"I also think we should contact Elder Fu."
Following the first person's suggestion, it was immediately echoed by most people present.
Chen Yibin had indeed considered their suggestion. However, only he among those present knew that Elder Fu was away from the base because he was bothered by an old injury and wanted to travel to relax.
He had initially intended to send someone with him, but Elder Fu had mentioned that his grandson would accompany him, which led Chen Yibin to abandon the idea of sending his own people.
Seeing that Elder Fu was out sightseeing, Chen Yibin felt a pang of unease at the thought of disturbing him.
However, the matter was of great importance. Losing would involve national dignity, and even as a two-star general, Chen Yibin dared not make a hasty decision.
Accepting the invitation clearly meant the other parties were prepared, and Chen Yibin lacked the confidence to guarantee victory in the military confrontation.
But refusing would undoubtedly make people look down on Huaxia's special forces.
What to do? Chen Yibin fell into a dilemma.
*Crack.*
Just then, the conference room door behind Chen Yibin was pushed open.
Before he could turn to see who had entered, he saw the faces of everyone at the table light up with smiles.
"Elder Fu."
"Elder Fu."
"Elder Fu."
Everyone stood up in unison and spoke.
Elder Fu was here?
Chen Yibin excitedly sprang to his feet.
Turning around, he saw Fu Zhenting and Fu Xiaohao walking into the conference room.
"Elder Fu, you've returned at the perfect time. We were just discussing whether we should call you."
Seeing Fu Zhenting appear, Chen Yibin quickly offered him the head of the table.
Although Elder Fu no longer held any military rank, many military personnel, including Chen Yibin, were either promoted by him or trained by him. Therefore, even Chen Yibin dared not sit at the head of the table in Fu Zhenting’s presence.
"Alright, I just returned to the base and heard that Xiao Bin had called everyone for an emergency meeting." Fu Zhenting did not refuse, walked directly to the head of the table, and sat down. "First, tell me what important matter has brought you all here discussing."
After Fu Zhenting finished speaking, Chen Yibin gave a brief report, informing him of Pretty Country and Sakura Country's invitation to Huaxia for a military confrontation.
"Good omens do not come often. These two countries are notorious internationally for not willing to suffer losses, so I also believe they have a conspiracy this time."
"However, no matter how great the conspiracy, our Huaxia special forces fear nothing! Reply to them now, we accept this military confrontation."
Hearing Elder Fu decide to accept the invitation with just a few words, everyone present, including Chen Yibin, felt a powerful and confident aura emanating from Fu Zhenting.