<h4>Chapter 1290: Chapter 1598: Counterattack (Part 2)</h4>


    "Elder Tong, please say something. If this matter has nothing to do with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, then you should present some convincing evidence." Someone spoke.


    As soon as the words fell, Tong Zhentian nodded and said, "Alright, since you want evidence, I will give you evidence." After speaking, Tong Zhentian stepped aside. Immediately, two people walked forward from behind him.


    Seeing the people who suddenly appeared, everyone couldn’t help but be surprised.


    "Elder Tong, how do they happen to be here?"


    Ling Chen smiled and said, "You need evidence, don’t you? Is there anything more convincing than them?" Pausing, Ling Chen turned to the neers and said, "Miss Su, Elder Du, I’ll leave it to you now."


    Upon learning Qiu Yong’s n, Ling Chen immediately contacted Su Mei to inform her of the situation here, gaining her consent. To convince everyone that this matter had nothing to do with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, Ling Chen, after careful consideration, decided to let Su Mei personallye forth. Only with the appearance of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master could everyone be convinced.


    "Everyone, I know there are many grievances and misunderstandings against the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, and here, I first express the most sincere apologies on behalf of the Pavilion." Su Mei said softly, "As Mr. Ling just mentioned, this incident has nothing to do with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion; however, since Su He is my grandfather and was once the Pavilion Master, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will not shirk its responsibility. We will exert all efforts to resolve this matter."


    "Master Su, the Skyhawk Pavilion has been wreaking havoc in the Martial Arts world for many years, ughtering countless martial artists, all under Su He’s instructions. As the Pavilion Master and Su He’s granddaughter, are youpletely unaware of this?" someone in the crowd asked.


    "Everyone, as you all know, my grandfather left the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion decades ago, and has been out of touch ever since. I know nothing of his whereabouts, let alone what he is doing. I’ve stated that the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will not evade responsibility. My grandfather betrayed the Pavilion and founded the Skyhawk Pavilion, harming martial artists. As the Pavilion Master, I will give everyone an exnation."


    Before anyone could ask further, Ling Chen stepped forward to stand before Su Mei and said, "Alright, with the Pavilion Master here and Elder Du present, I trust there won’t be any more suspicions. Also, the uing actions will involve the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, so everyone can keep their eyes open."


    "Actions?" someone asked, puzzled, "What actions?"


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, "After suffering such losses, don’t you wish to seek justice for yourselves? Remember, you came here with a purpose."


    Upon hearing this, a middle-aged man chimed in, "Mr. Ling, you don’t mean to act against the Skyhawk Pavilion, do you?"


    "Absolutely." Ling Chen nodded, "With such a golden opportunity, we must not let it slip. I’ve pinpointed the headquarters of the Skyhawk Pavilion, and no matter what, we cannot let Su He and the Skyhawk members unite. Therefore, we must eliminate the Skyhawk Pavilion members before Su He arrives. Everyone, the vehicles are ready; we rest for an hour and then move out, so please prepare."


    "I don’t want to wade into this mess any further, take me back." someone said.


    Ling Chen squinted his eyes, smiling faintly, "Not going? Fine! If anyone doesn’t want to go, say so now, I won’t force you. However, let me be upfront—I’ve saved your lives, the gratitude is yours to repay or not. But to those unwilling to participate, feel free, I won’t send a vehicle for your departure, nor provide water or food, as I have no obligation to do so. Whether or not you can walk out of this desert alive depends on your luck."


    As these words fell, everyone was stunned, not expecting Ling Chen to say such things. It would be a joke without knowing their exact location, without vehicles, water, or food. How could they possibly walk out of this desert on their own?


    For a moment, no one mentioned leaving further. Even if someone felt dissatisfied, they dared not voice it. As Ling Chen just stated, had he not intervened to save them, they would have perished in the desert.


    People from the Martial Arts world highly value loyalty, especially life-saving grace. No matter what, they had to go this time.


    After arranging everyone in a warehouse, Ling Chen and his group returned to themand tent.


    Seeing Su Mei remain silent, Ling Chen walked over to her and said, "Miss Su, I’m sorry, I didn’t want to do this either. But I offered Elder Su a chance: if he abandons the Skyhawk Pavilion, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion could gain prestige and preserve his reputation. Unfortunately, he chose another path."


    Su Mei nodded lightly and replied, "I know, you don’t need to apologize. It’s not your fault; if me is to beid, it could only be with grandpa himself for believing too much in himself."


    "It’s good that you think this way. Rest assured, although the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will be impacted to some degree, your actions today will make everyone remember you."


    After a few words offort, Ling Chen turned to Elder Tong and the others to discuss the uing action n.


    One hour passed quickly, and Ling Chen and Liu Dongsheng directly took that armed helicopter to the destination, while others were transported by military trucks to meet them there.


    The armed helicopter flew swiftly, reaching the death zone in less than half an hour. Upon entering the Skyhawk Pavilion headquarters area, the helicopter found a rtively secluded spot to drop off Ling Chen and his team.


    Under Liu Dongsheng’smand, several apanying technicians immediately set up temporary tents and connected all equipment. Ten minutester, two dronesunched sessively to begin searching for the precise location of the Skyhawk Pavilion headquarters.


    "Sir, we’ve found the target."


    In just about three minutes, the technicians operating the drones discovered the location of the Skyhawk Pavilion. Ling Chen and Liu Dongsheng leaned over theputer, observing the real-time footage transmitted by the drones, showing a vast base amidst the barren desert. From the aerial view, many people could be seen moving around within the base.


    "Can the image be magnified?"


    The technician nodded and zoomed the lens to the maximum. After a close observation, Ling Chen stated with certainty, "That’s right, this is the Skyhawk Pavilion headquarters."


    "I’ve just contacted the convoy, they need another forty minutes to arrive."


    "What about Su He and his men?"


    "They’re still quite far from here, even if they run the whole way, it would take at least three hours, giving us ample time toplete our mission."


    "Excellent! Keep monitoring the movements of the Skyhawk Pavilion, and remember to block their signals before the action begins so they can’t connect with Su He."