Tranxending Vision - Chapter 789

Chapter 789

The night sky was bedazzled by the countless stars from the faraway galaxy .

An Il-76 appeared above Siberia .

The cargo plane had its hatch opened, allowing the bone-chilling wind to waft through the insides .

Everyone on board had their parachutes along with their gear strapped on . They were ready .

“Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re approaching your requested jump-off point . You may start jumping now . I wish you all a safe trip,” announced the Russian pilot through the speakers .

The man was oddly courteous because Xia Lei and Sa’im had bribed him with more money than he requested . He wanted ten thousand USD but Xia Lei had paid him a generous twenty thousand USD .

Now that it was time to jump, Xia Lei felt like he was about to burst . This was his first-time sky-diving for fuck’s sake . Despite having the reassurance of a parachute, a thousand-meter freefall was no laughing matter .

Sa’im was first to stride towards the platform and leap off . He closed his legs and contracted his shoulders for the fall, looking like a javelin falling from the sky .

Anjum Khan was next, then followed was Yelena, Alessio and the rest of them .

As more of them departed, Xia Lei got increasingly anxious .

Without hesitation, the Russo and Grey sisters followed suit . Before they had even made it to the platform, Xia Lei had thought that they were also first-timers . Sadly, he was the only one . The four just dove straight out of the hatch one by one . Their form looked like dumplings from above .

Now, Xia Lei and Tsukino Kyoko were the only ones left . Xia Lei wasn’t sure why the latter was still here, but he had made up his mind to finally take the leap after her .

“Is this your first time?” The woman approached him .

Xia Lei nodded his head sheepishly . “Yeah, it is . ”

“Are you scared?”

“A little . ” Xia Lei screamed in his heart . “Isn’t it obvious?! I don’t believe that your first sky-diving experience was as relaxed as now . ”

“Oh, shit . Look at that . Is that a plane?” Tsukino Kyoko abruptly pointed in a direction .

Xia Lei’s eyes followed her fingers .

At that very moment, she took a step back then ran forward to kick him in the ass .

“AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!” Xia Lei screamed as he flew out of the hatch .

Tsukino Kyoko strode forward and followed suit . Her body was as light as a swallow, flying downwards with grace .

Xia Lei was tossed around in the air unceremoniously . He was panicking as he did not know what to do! As he hesitated whether to unleash his parachute, Tsukino Kyoko suddenly steadied him from behind . Her thighs enveloped his waist and her arms were tucked firmly under his armpits to hug his chest .

“Wait a bit before pulling the cord . If you open it now, you’ll be blown far away from the landing point,” exclaimed Tsukino Kyoko into his ear .

“Do you always do this?” Xia Lei was still a little angry .

“What do you mean?”

“Pranks like this . ”

“That was my first . ”

“ . . . ”

They descended very quickly . With someone on his back, Xia Lei was no longer shaken with fear . Soon enough, snowflakes were flying around them and he could vaguely make out the snowy trees and forest down below . There were a few of his people that had already released their parachutes too .

“Alright, pull it . ” Tsukino Kyoko loosened her grip on Xia Lei . With a push of her palms against his back, she flew several meters away from him . She then opened her parachute .

Xia Lei opened his parachute as well . His first sky-diving experience was certainly something he’d never be able to forget . If there was still next time, he was certain he wouldn’t end up as ungraceful as his first .

Falling onto the designated point, Xia Lei stripped off his parachute gear .

Theresa approached him . “I thought you’d wait till the plane reaches Moscow before jumping off,” she mocked in Italian .

She was still very much upset about the molestation, finding every possible chance to irritate Xia Lei .

Xia Lei raised his right arm and gave her the middle finger . He replied in Italian, “Don’t make me do that again to you . I quite fancy the smell of salted fish . ”

“You’re definitely going to hell!” screamed Theresa angrily .

Xia Lei laughed . “If someone like me goes to hell, I’m sure they’ll end up as hell’s most important guest . ”

Theresa refused to back down but Giovanna quickly halted her to announce something . “Our people will be here to pick us up soon . Please inform your team to stand down . ”

Xia Lei nodded . “Sure, I’ll make sure of that . ”

Giovanna pulled Theresa aside . “Why are you still trying to provoke him? You’re acting like a child now! Have you forgotten all about our mission?”

“But…” Theresa wanted to say more but decided against it . Her displeasure was evident .

Xia Lei motioned for the six Chinese Zodiac Battle Team members to come over . “The Knight Hospitaller members will be here to pick us up . Please be careful to not shoot them but I urge you all to stay vigilant . ”

Anjum Khan scowled . “They better not have other motives or else my guns will not spare them mercy . ”

In about ten minutes, a few snowmobiles emerged from the forest . Giovanna went forward to greet them before she motioned everyone over to hitch the ride .

Each snowmobile had its own driver and a sleigh that tailed behind it . There was enough space for a seat or to hold their weapons . Xia Lei and the others took a seat on the vehicle and off they went . The snowmobiles zoomed through the forest to arrive at a frozen lake . From afar, they could see a wooden house that was surrounded by about ten military tents .

The snow rained heavily, but Xia Lei could see the camouflaged snipers hidden in the woods behind the house and the gunners that were on watch around it .

“This is the FA Organization’s Siberia Camp,” Yelena told Xia Lei . She continued, “But this is just one part of it . Your father went through his training here . ”

Have you been here?” asked Xia Lei .

“Yeah, I came with your father . I almost died here back then . ” Yelena seemed to have spiralled down into her dark memories as her expression hardened .

It didn’t take long for the snowmobiles to make it to the front of the wooden house . The cautious gunners immediately had their eyes glued to their guests . The mouth of their guns was raised slightly, ready for immediate action . On the other hand, the Chinese Zodiac Battle Team members also got into position . They were equipped with a gust assault rifle, an XL2500 sniper rifle and a Viper Pistol on them . Their gust assault rifles were on stand-by with their mouths raised slightly and safety pins open in anticipation of an ambush .

Xia Lei jumped off the sleigh, his gaze landing on the tents around the wooden house to see a different world . There was a variety of weapons and people inside . It was as if their manpower was an uncanny combination of drug dealers, killers and gangsters . From that, he deduced that these were the people the Knight Hospitaller hired for this operation while the gunners around the house and the snipers were their own members .

As Xia Lei deactivated his vision, the door to the wooden house was opened as Arthur exited it . He wore a thick winter coat and had on a traditional Russian ushanka . He looked like a local .

“Mister Xia, I’m pleased to see you here . ” Arthur was courteous . “Thank you for being so understanding of our situation . I’m just so glad that you’re here . We’ll be able to leave this god-damned place for good soon . ”

Xia Lei asked, “Where is Dark Mona now?”

“Come on inside . I don’t know how to describe it but my computer can,” replied Arthur .

Xia Lei followed him in .

As Yelena and the others were about to enter through its door, they were quickly stopped by the Knight Hospitaller members guarding the entrance .

“I’m sorry, there’s just not enough space to fit everyone . ” Arthur continued, “Please wait for us outside . ”

Arthur's words did not deter them . Yelena immediately pushed the guards in an attempt to provoke them . Russians had always been known for their temper and this woman was no different .

Xia Lei calmly instructed, “It’s alright . Just wait for me outside . ”

With that, Yelena stopped her actions .

The fireplace in the wooden house was burning, generating warmth to shield against the cold outside . On a simple wooden task was a military laptop with two burning candles on each side . The candles had the Knight Hospitaller sign on its base . Its seemingly insignificant existence triggered Xia Lei’s cautiousness, but he didn’t smell any agave-like fragrance from it this time .

Arthur walked over to the desk to unfold the laptop . He entered a few keys and soon, a satellite map was displayed on its screen .

The area showcased was a complicated terrain . There were mountains, vast forests, rivers and even a lake . There wasn’t a village or town in sight . There were four glowing red signals on the map, located at all four sides of the map .

“Our people had managed to trap her in this area . What you’re seeing here are the location-marking signals they sent . Dark Mona is somewhere within its boundaries . ” Arthur continued, “Our people would only be able to stay there temporarily . As soon as she gathers enough resources, she’d be able to exit the area . When that happens, there’s nothing much we can do anymore . ”

“What resources would she need?” asked Xia Lei .

Arthur explained, “Siberia has welcomed its winter early . Cold protective coats, high caloric value food and skiing equipment would be essential for survival here . Without those, even the strongest of us all wouldn’t survive a night here . Dark Mona will certainly need those things . Our ambush had rendered her with close to nothing essential . If my estimations are correct, her resources will be depleted by now so she’d need food and skiing gear . Her desperate needs will delay her escape, which will buy time for us to attack her . ”

Arthur’s description was oddly detailed but Xia Lei had his brows furrowed . According to the size aspect ratio of the satellite map, the area within the four signals was huge . Plus, it was barren and had a very complicated terrain! How would it even be possible for them to track down one hidden person?

“Mister Xia, I know what you’re worried about . ” Arthur continued, “But it’s nothing to be concerned about . I believe that you’ve already seen the pictures I sent you . The message Dark Mona left was to lure you over . Now that you’re here, she’s bound to appear!”

Xia Lei averted his glance elsewhere, immediately landing on the wall beside the fireplace . On that particular wall, there were a few lines of Chinese characters carved into it . As soon as he made out those words, his blood froze .

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