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

She had maintained this position for more than ten minutes, during which time the atmosphere here was so stagnant that it was almost impossible to breathe.

Seeing that nothing had happened for so long, the surrounding crowd started acting recklessly again, sticking close to the military's encirclement to watch the spectacle.

In addition, two more people were able to enter the coffee shop, and without a doubt, they were both high-level superhumans.

Originally, so many people weren't needed; Qi Huandong alone would have been enough. Even if Tian Tian suddenly mutated, he could easily kill her in the process.

As for why these high-level superhumans have gathered here, no one can say for sure.

Or rather, it's knowing full well, but not daring to think in that direction...

Qi Huandong dares to guarantee with his decades-long belief that he is not targeting anyone, nor does he have any personal desires; he is simply acting as a safety net.

If we fail, I'm not afraid that Yan Ziming won't be able to accept the facts, but I'm afraid that she will be stubborn and make the same mistake again and again, causing an irreversible result.

After all, this isn't just any ordinary eighth-tier ability user...

Simply put, this is a fuse; as long as it doesn't blow, nothing will happen.

However, things did not ultimately go as they had hoped.

Yan Ziming suddenly pulled his index finger out of Tiantian's mind, and then Tiantian's body began to twitch irregularly. Layers of dense lightning quickly emerged from her body, gradually forming a cocoon of light that enveloped her entire body, making her completely invisible.

Qi Huandong, who had been closely monitoring Tian Tian's condition, noticed this situation and his pupils suddenly contracted sharply. He shouted outside:

"Back off! Everyone, back off a hundred meters! Don't let a single civilian get close—!!!"

At the same time, the group of people who were already prepared stepped forward to nip the danger in the bud before it could erupt!

Ye Qianxue looked at Yan Ziming in a panic. She didn't know what had happened to Tiantian, but the atmosphere at the moment was really bad, very bad!

"Wait." Yan Ziming turned around, standing firmly in place like a mountain.

"What do you mean?" Qi Huandong looked at Yan Ziming, who was blocking their way, and finally showed some emotion.

Is she really going to keep making the same mistakes, leading to an unmanageable situation?!

We can't jump to conclusions so easily. If we can persuade her to back down, that's fine. But if it escalates to the point where we have to resort to violence, then things will get really serious!

While a full-blown fight may be unlikely, a standoff is certainly unavoidable.

Thinking about it carefully, five... no, six if you include Ye Qianxue. Six high-level ability users confronting each other here, with Tiantian standing by, who could mutate into an S-class mutant at any moment... what a scene that would be...

Tsk tsk, anyway, the impact is extremely bad, extremely bad!

This will not only cause great tension for the local government, but will also escalate the already critical situation and lead to irreversible consequences.

If we try to hold people accountable afterward, no matter who is right or wrong, no one will get away with it; everyone will be equally blamed!

"She's fine."

Yan Ziming made her stance clear, and the people in front of her looked grim, unsure of how to resolve the situation.

People have turned into cocoons and they still say it's nothing!

What a ghost!

In the government-controlled videos, every mutant spent their final moments inside this pupa, and without exception, they all became mutated species!

From the most rational point of view, killing Tiantian now is undoubtedly the best choice. Although it would be easy for our side to kill her after she mutated into an S-class mutant species, the nature of this matter would be completely different after that.

Qi Huandong said in a low voice, "I understand how you feel, but you must know that the dead cannot come back!"

"But she's really fine, and she even got a great deal!" Yan Ziming spread his hands innocently.

The moment she pulled her hand away, she knew that her guidance was complete and that Tian Tian was undergoing a transformation.

— From pupa to butterfly.

In fact, this should be called a "cocoon," not a pupa; it should be described as "transforming from a cocoon into a butterfly."

The person named Peng Guang that Yan Ziming saw in the surveillance video that Mo Sheng showed her was a disgusting "flesh pupa" formed from his entire body of flesh and blood, which was completely different from Tian Tian at this moment.

It's not hard to understand why they don't believe it, because this "pupa" is so deceptive; it's the final step for alienated individuals towards self-destruction, and many people can't distinguish between a pupa and a cocoon.

In short, we must not let them accidentally kill her during her daily transformation!

"Comrade Yan Ziming, the person is already in this state, I hope you won't make another mistake!"

Another high-level ability user also tried to persuade Yan Ziming to give up.

Qi Huandong gave Murong Haiyi a look, signaling him to kill Tiantian. After all, Murong Haiyi wasn't a military personnel, so even if things escalated, there would still be room for maneuver.

Murong Haiyi shrugged helplessly and walked straight towards Tiantian.

Of course, the prerequisite is that he has to get past the endless sea of ​​lightning blocking his way.

"stop."

Yan Ziming unleashed a burst of brilliant lightning from his right palm, forming a dazzling demonic blade that blocked Murong Haiyi's path.

"I'm saying it one last time, I'm not kidding, she's really okay!"

"......"

Murong Haiyi looked back and forth between Yan Ziming and the cocoon of light behind her with a complicated expression.

Raikiri's blade was less than five centimeters from his chest, and he could even feel an astonishing heat.

Qi Huandong and the other two high-level ability users exchanged glances, and finally nodded in unison, gradually surrounding them. Their ultimate goal was naturally the light cocoon that Yan Ziming was protecting behind.

Seeing that despite his repeated explanations, they still insisted on their own opinions, Yan Ziming's eyes blazed with barely suppressed anger:

"Are you really unable to understand human language or what?"

"I'm very sorry, but we can't afford to delay any longer, Yan Ziming. If this continues, neither of us can bear the responsibility."

Qi Huandong said in a deep voice.

Seeing that the situation was about to break out, Murong Haiyi sighed softly where no one could see him. In front of Qi Huandong and the others, he released his aura, and the platinum longsword appeared in his hand.

This, coupled with the encirclement by Qi Huandong and others, pushed Yan Ziming to her limit.

They are determined to kill Tenten!

"Let's see who dares to touch her!"

Yan Ziming's voice was like thunder from the heavens, resounding in their minds. His whole body became crystal clear and dazzling, and even his hair was completely transformed into flying lightning elements, flowing backwards, moving without wind, endlessly.

—The Lord of Lightning.

This thought arose in the minds of everyone who saw it.

Those eyes, so disdainful and awe-inspiring, seemed to have a vertical pupil inside, their sharpness making it impossible to look directly at them. Even Qi Huandong subconsciously avoided her gaze.

The next moment, I felt a sense of humiliation and catharsis.

"Yan, Zi, Mo! Do you even know what you're doing?"

Qi Huandong shouted sharply, enunciating each word clearly. In his view, Yan Ziming's actions were simply insane!

Chapter Fifty-Two: A New Phase

"Why don't you ask what you're doing? I've told you so many times that she can be saved, but you just wouldn't believe me and insisted on killing my friend. Now you want to blame it on me?"

Yan Ziming scoffed at Qi Huandong's questioning; her feelings toward this older generation figure were now extremely negative!

As people age, their thinking tends to become rigid, and once they form an opinion, it becomes difficult to change it.

He won't believe it unless you show him the facts with your own eyes.

But to show him the facts, we need that time, and the key is that time waits for no one; they have to take forceful action now!

What a joke!

If a teacher were to have her students killed during their formative years, she would be unworthy of the title!

Therefore, Yan Ziming was willing to break ties with them, since he could reduce the punishment by speaking the truth afterward, and it was very possible that no one would pursue the matter at all.

Well, given the usual way high-level officials handle internal disputes among their own people, it's highly likely that this is a long-standing tradition.

— Both sides should be punished equally.

When there's infighting among your own people, it's not good to be too biased towards either side. Regardless of who's right or wrong, just punish both equally!

Simple and rude!

Therefore, Yan Ziming was not afraid of being held accountable later. Since she was in the wrong, if she failed every day, there was nothing to talk about if she was convicted, because she had obstructed official duties and confronted the enforcement personnel.

But once Tian Tian succeeds, she will be the one who holds the power of discourse, and then it won't be her who is questioned, but them.

The space began to dissipate, shrouded in a layer of silver light, becoming unreal.

Ye Qianxue silently joined the fight, and naturally, she sided with Yan Ziming.

Whether her older sister's decision is right or wrong, she will always stand by her older sister's side, and that will never change.

Yan Ziming's intimidation, coupled with Ye Qianxue's statement, forced Qi Huandong and the other two to suppress their restless physical instincts under the pressure of Yan Ziming's aura, and they had no choice but to make another plan.

He understood why Murong Haiyi had released his aura first; it meant he was telling him...

—I can take action, but you can't!

They represent the Chinese government; a falling out would be a huge loss for everyone involved.

Furthermore, the aura emanating from Yan Ziming was far too terrifying!