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Chapter 78 Zhan Lan: I'm starting to miss the days of paddling.
The core area of ​​the military base can be described as a place like the "control room".

But no one was here to supervise or command the battle—it seemed the upper echelons of the base had already fled.

"As expected, this military base was a scapegoat. No wonder they couldn't organize an effective defense."

Chu Xuan tapped on the keyboard made of holographic images and came to this conclusion.

Qi Tengyi and Ming Yanwei were beside him at that moment.

"What's the point? If we just fight them head-on, modern weaponry might not be afraid of these monsters, right?" Qi Teng asked, puzzled.

"...Danger is approaching." Ming Yanwei fell silent after giving the warning. It was as if she had developed some feelings about the word "give up."

"This involves costs; this war is going to be far longer than we imagined..."

Chu Xuan used hacking techniques to infiltrate the mold's database and came to this conclusion.

"The amber that encased the prehistoric mosquito that sparked the Jurassic Park story does not exist in this world."

"In its place is an object resembling a [Dragon Crystal]. Perhaps, the International Gene Technology Company found the way to create monsters from it."

"Subsequently, the ambitious international gene technology company carried out large-scale biological modification experiments on Sona Island, making significant progress not only in dinosaur modification but also in human modification."

"Until one day two years ago, a huge energy fluctuation erupted on Sorna Island. Since then, centered on Sorna Island, all living organisms, including those in the ocean, from Mexico in the north to Costa Rica in the south, have undergone [mutation].

"In short, from then on, monsters began to roam freely in this area, constantly encroaching on human territory. No one knows what exactly happened on Sona Island that day. The research data seized by the military from the other branches of the International Gene Technology Company is insufficient to explain all of this."

Qi Teng hesitated for a moment, then countered with a question: "What does this have to do with the fact that the mold base is a discarded pawn?"

"Because once you leave this special area, the monsters gradually weaken. Defending against them becomes much easier."

Chu Xuan replied calmly:
"The changes in the ley lines are limited to this area. If they do not receive special life energy for a long time, the monsters will become indistinguishable from normal life forms."

"Military bases located in special areas are like money-devouring beasts. While they can be held, the resources and personnel consumed are far greater than those who retreat to safe zones."

"Under pressure from public opinion, the military will naturally say that they will never give up any piece of human territory. And now that there is a plausible reason like a large beast tide, it is reasonable for them to give it up."

"Perhaps they will take advantage of this unprecedented crisis to squeeze out more money from the military."

That's a truly unique approach, reminiscent of mold.

Upon hearing this, Ming Yanwei sneered: "Discarding something once it's no longer of value, that's really your consistent style."

"We're from Central Asia, not America, so why are you insulting us?"

Qi Teng felt completely baffled. He spread his hands and said, "This all sounds more like a fantasy story about the invasion of 'otherworld rules.' It's not scientific at all."

"In a way, metaphysics is also a kind of science. Everything will be answered after we obtain the data from the [Sona Island Research Base]."

Having obtained what he wanted, Chu Xuan turned off and put away all the devices, then added:
"The nuclear bomb is coming, we need to organize an interception... As long as we don't suffer any casualties, everything is still in the plan."

"A nuclear bomb?" Qi Teng gasped.

Meanwhile, Zhan Lan had just captured an armed helicopter, and before it even took off, she received Chu Xuan's "instructions".

"What do you mean by 'we are responsible for intercepting nuclear missiles'? What do you mean by 'in the face of danger, only responsibility matters'?"

Zhan Lan felt dizzy.

She couldn't help but reminisce about the days when she was just a decorative accessory. Back then, she didn't have to do anything; all she had to do was hide behind Fang Ge and cheer him on.

Now things are different; with great power comes great responsibility. And with great responsibility comes immense burden!
Following Fang Ge, Zhan Lan appears to have become the second-generation "God of Responsibility" for the Zhongzhou team.

Where is Zheng Zha? Check Zheng Zha's status!
"I have the Mad Dragon Disease!! Hahaha!! I have the Mad Dragon Disease!!" — Zheng Zha.

Once the mental link was established, Zhan Lan was mentally corrupted. After transmitting the message "Hide in the air-raid shelter," she quickly severed the link.

She no longer cared about what Zheng Zha had gone through; in short, if she didn't handle things properly, everyone would be doomed!
"Gulp~" Logandao swallowed hard in the driver's seat.

To be honest, he risked his life a lot when he was an underground racer, but compared to [intercepting a nuclear bomb], it was nothing!
"Did you even listen carefully to the function of each button and device?!"

Li Shuaixi punched the distracted Luo Gandao on the shoulder, saying, "If you make a mistake, we'll all die!"

"I heard you! I heard you!"

Luo Gandao readily agreed, and then, following Li Shuaixi's instructions, began a series of dazzling operations.

"Is that right? When I was in the military, I heard from the Air Force that most of the time, aircraft don't need to be operated, right?"

Seeing this, veteran Zhang Jie became somewhat suspicious.

Those two people, one dared to speak, and the other dared to act.

As the propellers began to spin, the helicopter actually wobbled and rose into the air.

"Ow!"

The roars of dragons echoed from outside the helicopter, and several flying dragons were wrestling together, creating a chaotic scene.

"Fly higher, fly higher by all means, until even the dragons can't interfere with our position!"

Zhan Lan knew that she needed an absolutely safe and focused environment, something that neither the ground nor the air-raid shelter could provide.

"Why don't we have a second person with mental power?!"

After uttering one last complaint, Zhan Lan fell silent.

Zhang Jie subtly used suggestive glances to make everyone present ignore his presence.

Zhan Lan's genetic lock quietly opened, and from this moment on, the mental chain will no longer be linked to any teammates.

Next, she must focus on controlling the monster and constantly scan with her mental energy to confirm the location of the nuclear bomb.

If the all-around scanning mode is used, the maximum control range of her mental chains is only two kilometers.

However, if a linear scanning mode is used, the distribution of mental energy should be more concentrated, thus extending the control range...

After unlocking the gene lock, Zhan Lan was confident that she could achieve this, and proportionally, she should be able to increase the distance tenfold.

By this point, there was no energy left to pay attention to what was happening elsewhere!

She must intercept the nuclear bomb from the maximum distance, using the monster's physical body as a shield!

This way, you can minimize the damage to your teammates and yourself from the nuclear explosion!
"If you're going to do something, do it to the best of your ability, just like him."

The thought that her lover's life was also connected to her mission made Zhan Lan's will even stronger.

She had finally rediscovered the meaning of life, and she absolutely could not allow anyone to die so easily.

(End of this chapter)