I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

Thinking of this, her face turned green. Would she have to pay for the damaged things?

"Report! Report! There are intruders at the underground defense base!"

Tang Ming's expression changed drastically. Someone had managed to bypass their defenses and reach the underground base. Many academicians would be threatened, including Academician Jiang Lan, who possessed the ability to change the world!

This operation might very well be targeting her.

"Miss, could you please go and help me out? Don't worry about me here, just make sure to protect the academicians."

Tang Ming had no other choice but to entrust this important task to her. Their high-end combat forces were firmly tied down, leaving only Yan Zimo Teng to take action.

This operation by the enemy was premeditated, with a large number of high-end combat forces deployed. Nearly double digits of high-level superhumans were alone, and the research institution's defense forces were already overwhelmed.

Some may ask, since the Bei'an Military Administrative Region is known as the number one military fortress in China, and its superhuman strength is undoubtedly the strongest in the country, why can't it spare more manpower to provide support?

The reason is simple: the Bei'an Military Administrative Region is too large.

In this 1.64 square kilometer area, it's not just research institutes that need strong defenses; other places need them too! And the demand is much higher than that for research institutes.

The vast majority of superhumans are guarding the four city walls. Not to mention whether they can spare any manpower to come and provide support, they are simply too far away to reach them.

The Bei'an Military Administrative District covers an area equivalent to the entire Bei'an City before the apocalypse, and even larger. The research institute is located in the central area of ​​Bei'an. How easy would it be to cross half the city to provide support in a short period of time?

Even if you come by helicopter, it will take at least twenty minutes.

There are also some superhumans who are not directly under the military. Most of them will not take action and will choose to observe. In addition, some superhumans have more important responsibilities and will not leave their posts without orders from their superiors.

"When will our reinforcements arrive?" Yan Ziming asked anxiously. With the powerful mobility of a ninth-tier expert, they should arrive here soon.

"No matter when we arrive, protecting Academician Jiang Lan and the others is our top priority right now!" Tang Ming said solemnly. These pillars of the nation cannot afford to suffer even the slightest mishap.

Upon hearing Jiang Lan's name, Yan Ziming immediately became a doer. She had a strong liking for this submissive and beautiful section chief who allowed her to bully her at will, and ensuring her safety was the main reason for her visit.

Where is the underground defense base?

"Three hundred meters underground at the research institute, there's a hidden staircase in the center that leads directly down. You can enter from...,"

Just as Yan Ziming was preparing to rush to the rescue, Mu Mu called.

"Hey~ Little Momo, you don't need to come to the underground defense base. The situation is under my control~"

"How did you... Oh right, you have spatial abilities... Are all the academicians safe?"

"It's safe, but they all say that there's a female academician named Jiang something who isn't with them, and they want us to go find her."

Yan Ziming's heart, which had just relaxed, jumped again, and he asked nervously, "Is her name Jiang Lan?!"

"Ah, right, her name is Jiang Lan. Some people say she got lost with them in the No. 3 experimental warehouse and might be hiding in that area. You can go and check it out after you finish fighting there."

“Okay; where is Experiment Warehouse No. 3?” Yan Zimo asked Tang Ming.

He had overheard the conversation between Yan Ziming and Mu Mu, and immediately pointed Yan Ziming in a direction, after which she quickly headed there.

"Please... Academician Jiang Lan, you can't be hurt." In the torn corridor, Tang Ming couldn't hold back any longer, spitting out a mouthful of blood and swallowing his last breath.

Chapter Thirty-Five: Coercion

"Experiment Warehouse No. 3...is over there."

Yan Ziming sped past and arrived at Experiment Warehouse No. 3, shouting Jiang Lan's name.

After calling for a while without any response, Yan Ziming concluded that Jiang Lan had probably moved to another location and was hiding somewhere else.

"My god, such a big research institute, where are you hiding, Jiang Lan?" Yan Ziming said with a bitter face, and continued his search. By chance, he saw a ceasefire at a battlefield not far away.

"Wait...the enemy's armed forces were kept out of the gate, weren't the ones who broke into the lab all superhumans?"

Yan Ziming sensed something was wrong. It was possible that their own armed forces had encountered enemy superhumans and were engaged in battle there!

Given the vast difference between ordinary people and those with superpowers... a ceasefire could very well mean the complete annihilation of their own armed forces on the other side!

Whatever they're fighting over there must be something important, someone or something. Whatever it is, Yan Ziming, as Yan Shan's niece, has a duty to stop the intruders from succeeding.

Jiang Lan might be there too!

With Yan Ziming's speed, it only took him less than ten seconds to reach the area and find a tall building with a good view to observe.

As you can see, there are more than a dozen corpses of special operations soldiers lying on the ground, as well as three people wearing black cloaks. One of them is holding a woman who is unconscious, and she is none other than the beautiful section chief Jiang Lan that Yan Ziming is looking for!

"This is really... troublesome."

Now that Jiang Lan is in their hands, if I go out to snatch her back, I'll be hesitant and afraid of harming her. On the other hand, they don't care at all. It would be bad if I hurt Jiang Lan.

Moreover, since they have taken hostages, it's hard to say whether they can take any action themselves, and they might even be threatened in return.

……

"Boss, this woman is really beautiful. Why don't we enjoy her first?" A thin man with a bitter face looked at Jiang Lan's curvaceous body and swallowed.

“Yeah, boss, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!” Another man in black also wanted to try his luck.

Most women in the apocalypse are ugly and deformed. A beauty like Jiang Lan is rarer than a rare animal. They have never tasted such a beautiful woman in their lives and really don't want to miss such a good opportunity.

The one they called their leader shouted:

"You bastard! Don't you know we're still on Chinese soil? If you want to do this, go back first!"

More than ten minutes had passed from the start of the operation until they seized their main target. If they didn't leave soon, the most elite figures in China would arrive!

If we remove them, we need to keep one to protect the national leader. The other two are probably already on their way and could arrive at any time to suppress them.

The wrath of a ninth-tier expert is something these small fry can't withstand. To engage in a live sex act in the wild under such circumstances? Are they courting death?

He added, "I told you, the organization went to great lengths this time, sacrificing countless spies and contacts in Bei'an, all to bring this woman back. Don't touch her without my permission!"

"Not even a few touches?" the thin man asked, unwilling to give up.

Their leader was silent for a moment, then said:

"A few touches are fine, just don't let it interfere with the battle."

With his boss's permission, the thin man's lewd eyes darted around, and he reached out his sinful hands, slowly moving closer to Jiang Lan's high, firm breasts.

"If I were you, I wouldn't be doing these pointless things right now; I'd be running away!"

A cold female voice came from behind them, and Yan Ziming's silhouette emerged from the shadows, coldly looking at the three people in front of him.

Especially those guys who were staring intently at the one called Monkey, wishing they could cut off his groping hands.

Seeing that the three men were about to lay a hand on Jiang Lan, Yan Ziming's emotions ultimately prevailed over his reason. Originally intending to wait for an opportunity to strike, Yan Ziming couldn't hold back in the end. If he wasn't afraid that they would fight to the death and hurt Jiang Lan, he could have launched a sneak attack and killed one of them.

"If they threaten me with Jiang Lan's life or death, I'll be in big trouble..." Yan Ziming felt bitter. She couldn't just stand by and watch Jiang Lan be humiliated by them; she had to take action.

The monkey withdrew its hand. Yan Ziming's chilling killing intent made the monkey's hand sting. It immediately abandoned its playful thoughts and focused on facing the new enemy.

But when he looked closely, he was stunned.

Not only him, but the other two also stared intently at the graceful and stunning figure before them, their minds filled with countless fantasies.

How exhilarating it would be to be able to make love to her!

"God above...you have bestowed upon me such a perfect woman!" the monkey exclaimed infatuation, his gaze towards Yan Ziming no longer solemn, but rather as if he were looking at a fresh and delicious little lamb!

Since Yan Ziming dared to appear openly in front of them, he must have his own trump card. Driven by lust, he completely ignored this fact.

"Hey beautiful, how about a wild party with us brothers? We guarantee you'll be in heaven!" The monkey's tone was lewd and disgusting, as if he wanted to get down to business right there and then!

Yan Ziming frowned slightly, deciding to feign weakness first and rescue Jiang Lan if the opportunity arose. As for these guys, someone would deal with them.

"Monkey, I think you're really tired of living. She dared to show her face in front of us. Do you think she's a weak woman who can't even kill a chicken? Her strength is at least equal to mine!" the leader scolded in a low voice.

He could vaguely sense a sense of oppression emanating from Yan Ziming, the kind of oppression one feels only towards opponents of the same level. Clearly, this woman was deliberately concealing her strength, and those who hadn't reached his level couldn't sense it at all.

"Tsk, you found out." Yan Ziming was helpless. She didn't expect to run into another seventh-level opponent. The method of concealing one's aura was useless against people at this level. They would be exposed with just a little sensing.

"And you are... Cang Lei, you are Yan Zimo!"

The leader recalled the blue-purple light blade that had illuminated the sky above Bei'an, and after carefully comparing it with another photo, he discovered Yan Ziming's true identity.

The organization coveted Yan Zimo's existence; the gods had already given instructions—Yan Zimo contained a secret powerful enough to overturn the world!

Yan Ziming is now someone their organization is certain to target, it's just not the right time yet. The organization is currently busy with a major project, and they will take action against him once this phase is over.

If I could also kidnap Yan Ziming, my status would naturally rise accordingly!

However, her combat strength is indeed formidable. Even though I am a seventh-level cultivator and have a numerical advantage, it is unrealistic for me to defeat her in a short period of time. I might even be killed instead.

“Boss, there’s nothing to be afraid of. She’s definitely after this woman. Just use her as a hostage!” another man said slyly.

Yan Ziming's expression changed. The most troublesome situation had arrived: they were going to use Jiang Lan to threaten him!

Chapter Thirty-Six: Ninth-Rank Clash

Get started first!

With a flash of lightning beneath his feet, Yan Ziming vanished from his spot, leaping forward with lightning speed, raising his Thunder Cutter to deliver a fatal blow to the monkey.

But this was just a ruse. Yan Ziming's real target was Jiang Lan, who was behind the monkey. Only by ensuring her safety could he unleash his full power without any scruples.

"Don't even think about it——!"

Just as Yan Ziming was about to touch Jiang Lan, he was suddenly blocked by an invisible 'wall'. The moment he hit it, endless lightning erupted, and the monkey next to him was instantly blasted to pieces by the aftershocks.

"Humph!"