Divas Hit the Road 5: My eye-catching bag has my older sister going crazy for me.

"It really is here." Chen Ran muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with determination. He stepped into the depths of darkness, leaving behind only a lonely and resolute figure.

Inside the castle, Hua Jiaming was engaged in a fierce battle with a group of men in black. His movements were fluid and ruthless, each strike precise and accurate. The mysterious man watching from the sidelines witnessed everything through the monitor screen, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips: "This kid's got some interesting."

Inside the factory, Chen Ran discovered a hidden laboratory filled with high-tech equipment, while the central control panel displayed a map of the entire city, marked with several red hotspots—those were the suspicious locations they had identified.

"What a cunning fox." Chen Ran sneered, quickly photographed the evidence and sent it to Hua Jiaming, while simultaneously beginning to sabotage the equipment here.

Inside the castle, Hua Jiaming received Chen Ran's message, his heart tightening, and his resolve to resolve the predicament as quickly as possible strengthened. He moved with lightning speed, instantly breaking free from the black-clad men's encirclement and rushing towards the castle's lowest level.

"It seems our operation has been exposed," Hua Jiaming said to Chen Ran through the communicator. "I have more clues pointing to his hiding place. What's the situation on your end?"

“I have found his secret base and am destroying the relevant data…” Chen Ran replied. “However, I feel that he doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to stop me.”

“That guy might have another trick up his sleeve,” Hua Jiaming said in a deep voice. “It’s better to be careful. Let’s meet up as soon as possible.”

As Chen Ran was destroying the laboratory equipment, a security guard who suddenly burst in stared wide-eyed at the scene before him and exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing?! This equipment is priceless!" Chen Ran's eyes turned cold, and he subdued the guard with a precise grappling move, saying in a deep voice, "What I'm doing is far more important than the value of this equipment."

Meanwhile, Hua Jiaming discovered a secret tunnel on the 2.5th floor of the castle. He quickly slid down a rope and entered. Deep inside the tunnel, a richly dressed man was watching Chen Ran's every move through a monitor screen, a sinister smile playing on his lips. "As expected of Chen Ran. However, the game has only just begun."

"Jiaming, I found more clues about his plans in his lab."

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Chen Ran's voice came through the communicator, "This base is just a cover; the real conspiracy may be launching somewhere in the city."

“I’ve also made some discoveries. It seems he anticipated our arrival and has already set up numerous traps,” Hua Jiaming responded. “But as long as we find his true hiding place, we can break through this predicament in one fell swoop.”

While on the phone, the two acted separately. Chen Ran engaged in a fierce battle with a mysterious man in black who suddenly appeared in the laboratory, while Hua Jiaming encountered a series of traps and mechanisms in the dark tunnel.

On the other side of the city, residents were buzzing about the recent spate of bizarre events. The streets were filled with discussions: "Have you heard? There's a superhero-like person outwitting and outmaneuvering that mastermind behind 05!" "That person's courage and skill are truly admirable and awe-inspiring!"

Just then, Hua Jiaming successfully broke through the last mechanism in the tunnel, and a huge underground control center suddenly appeared before him. The central screen displayed a map of the entire city, with red hotspots flashing dangerously.

"Chen Ran, I've found his real lair!" As soon as Hua Jiaming finished speaking, all the red hotspots on the map lit up instantly, foreshadowing an impending disaster.

“It seems our opponents have already begun their operation,” Chen Ran calmly replied, slamming the wreckage of the equipment in his hand to the ground. “I’ll get there as soon as possible; we’ll meet up there.”

On the other side of the city, Chen Ran was locked in a fierce battle with the mysterious man in black. Their figures clashed, fists and feet exchanging blows, each collision causing the glassware in the laboratory to tremble. The surrounding equipment debris became makeshift weapons in their fight, with Chen Ran using the environment to launch precise and ruthless counterattacks against the man in black. The security guards watching were dumbfounded, secretly marveling, "This power and speed are beyond human capabilities!"

"Who exactly are you?" Chen Ran demanded sharply during the fight, every word revealing determination and resolve.

The man in black sneered, offering no reply, but his attacks intensified. Chen Ran's eyes sharpened, and he unleashed a unique grappling technique, instantly subduing the man in black to the ground. He ripped off the man's mask, revealing a cold yet familiar face—it was none other than a comrade-in-arms who had fought alongside them!

"Why?!" Chen Ran was shocked, his heart filled with a mixture of anger and disappointment.

"For greater profits," the man replied coldly, a sly glint in his eyes.

Meanwhile, Hua Jiaming had already penetrated deep into the underground control center. Facing the map in front of him, he quickly located all the buildings and facilities corresponding to the red hotspots, knowing full well that once activated, the city would fall into chaos.

"Chen Ran, the situation is urgent, I need you to come immediately." Hua Jiaming called out to Chen Ran through the communicator, "This stronghold is connected to the city's important facilities. If he succeeds, the consequences will be unimaginable."

When Chen Ran arrived at the underground control center, he saw Hua Jiaming already locked in combat with an enemy expert. The two worked together with fluid, effortless movements, gaining the upper hand for a time.

"We can't give him a chance to breathe; we must shut down these facilities as soon as possible!" Chen Ran decisively ordered. The two understood each other perfectly and began to work together seamlessly to crack the control program.

In the underground control center, Chen Ran and Hua Jiaming fought side by side, their every move filled with tacit understanding.

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They were agile and their attacks were relentless, keeping the enemy's experts busy. The surrounding electronic screens flashed red alerts, reflecting on the two men's resolute faces, making the urgency and intensity of the battle even more apparent.

"You won't stop me!" The enemy expert sneered, unleashing his power in an instant in an attempt to turn the tide of the battle.

Chen Ran's lips curled into a cold smile. "Sacrificing the entire city's inhabitants for personal gain, have you ever considered the consequences?" His words were resounding, each one like a heavy hammer striking the enemy's heart.

Just then, a passing security guard witnessed this breathtaking scene and exclaimed, "My God, are these superheroes from a movie? How could they possibly have such skills!"

While fending off the enemy's attacks, Hua Jiaming calmly replied to Chen Ran: "Chen Ran, I have found the key node to shut down the program, but it will take time to crack it."

"Give me one minute." Chen Ran delivered a powerful punch, sending the opposing expert flying back, his eyes resolute and determined.

Upon seeing this, a hint of panic flashed in the eyes of the enemy expert. He knew that the situation was hopeless, but he was still unwilling to accept defeat and launched a final counterattack with all his might.

Chen Ran and Hua Jiaming worked seamlessly together, defusing this fierce attack. Chen Ran seized the opportunity and rushed to the control panel with lightning speed, his fingers flying across the keyboard as he quickly typed in a series of commands.

"Initiate the shutdown procedure!" Chen Ran shouted in a low voice. The lights in the entire control center flickered on and off, and all the red hotspots on the map went out one by one.

Seeing that their plan was about to fail, the enemy expert's face showed despair. Just as he was about to escape, he was precisely subdued by Hua Jiaming.

"It's all over," Hua Jiaming said breathlessly, his eyes filled with admiration and relief as he looked at Chen Ran.

However, just when everyone thought the crisis was over, a chilling laugh came from the corner: "Don't be too happy yet, this is just the beginning..."

The voice came from an unfamiliar dark figure. His appearance caused Chen Ran and Hua Jiaming's expressions to change drastically. Clearly, a larger conspiracy was yet to come.

"Who are you?" Chen Ran asked in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on the mysterious figure.

As Chen Ran questioned him, the entire control center fell into a tense and eerie silence. The dark figure gradually revealed its outline in the dim light, its voice cold and provocative: "Who I am is not important. What is important is that you cannot stop my grand plan that is about to be launched."

A tiny device suddenly appeared in the shadowy figure's hand, flashing an unsettling light.

Hua Jiaming suppressed his shock, clenched his fists, and said to Chen Ran in a deep voice, "It seems that this enemy is more cunning and powerful than we expected. But no matter what his schemes are, as long as we join forces, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome."

Chen Ran nodded firmly and replied, "That's right. Since he has been exposed, it means we still have a chance. Everyone, don't panic. Let's immediately activate the emergency defense system (Li Nuo Zhao) and at the same time check for all possible security vulnerabilities that can be exploited."

However, the shadowy figure curled into a cold smile, as if he had expected this: "Emergency defense system? I'm afraid it's too late. The program you thought was shut down was actually a decoy that I deliberately let you find. The real virus has already been silently implanted into your core system."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed drastically, and a mixture of fear and doubt filled the air.

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A technician said in a trembling voice, "How is this possible? Our security measures are extremely stringent, how could this happen..."

Chen Ran took a deep breath, his eyes growing even more resolute: "Nothing is impossible, but now is not the time to despair. Hua Jiaming, you take the lead and do everything you can to repair the system. I'll deal with this guy. We must stop him before he makes a move!"

The control center erupted in commotion at the shadowy figure's arrogant declaration. Technicians threw themselves into their work, trying to verify and find traces of the virus intrusion. Chen Ran's gaze was as sharp as an eagle's; he calmly surveyed the entire area, instilling an invisible sense of calm in everyone.

“You are indeed a formidable opponent.” Chen Ran sneered, his gaze locking onto the dark figure. “But do you think we can only rely on the defense system? Our team is not to be underestimated.”

The shadowy figure sneered at 597: "You so-called elites are nothing but lambs to the slaughter in my eyes. Don't waste your energy, I've already won this game from the starting line."

Hua Jiaming clenched his fists, burning with rage, but he suppressed his anger and rationally directed his men: "According to the emergency plan, split up! Some people continue to investigate the loopholes, while the other group focuses on tracing the signal source of this device. We must find its location!"

Chen Ran nodded slightly, turned to face the technical team, and shouted, "Everyone, get your spirits up! This isn't a drill, it's a real battle! We need to let this guy know that our counterattack can be just as deadly!"

Encouraged by Chen Ran, the technicians, who had been gripped by panic, regained their fighting spirit. They quickly responded to instructions and began to carry out various operations in an orderly manner. Passersby who witnessed this scene couldn't help but secretly admire, "That Chen Ran, he really is calm under pressure, he has the demeanor of a great general."

Just then, a technician suddenly exclaimed, "Found it! The signal source is in a hidden server room with extremely high security. It's probably a trap he set up long ago!"

A glint flashed in Chen Ran's eyes, and he said without hesitation, "Then let me go and meet him!" After saying that, he strode towards the server room, leaving behind the worried yet expectant eyes of the people behind him.

Hua Jiaming followed closely behind, saying to Chen Ran as they walked, "Be careful, I'll be there to meet you outside."

Chen Ran turned around and smiled, his expression resolute and confident: "Don't worry, I'm more than capable of dealing with this kind of clown."

Hua Jiaming patted him on the shoulder, "You little rascal..."

After Chen Ran and Hua Jiaming finished their conversation, they quickly arrived at the secluded server room. The heavy alloy door, with its sophisticated combination lock and biometric system, indicated the tight security surrounding the place.

The surrounding technicians held their breath, watching Chen Ran walk towards the seemingly insurmountable door without hesitation, and they began to whisper among themselves.

"Did you see that? That's the legendary Chen Ran! He's really going to storm that trap-filled server room!"

"I heard he's one of the top technical experts in our department. I wonder if he'll succeed this time."

"This kid is incredibly bold, but judging from his confident demeanor, he might actually have some skills."

Chen Ran calmly observed the protective measures, his fingers flying across the keyboard. A faint electronic sound rang out, and the combination lock opened.

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The crowd fell silent instantly, everyone staring wide-eyed at the scene, their hearts filled with shock and admiration.

Upon entering the server room, Chen Ran was greeted by a flurry of flashing indicator lights and a dense stream of data. He skillfully navigated between the various devices, operating them with precision and decisiveness, much like a general adept on the battlefield.

"This kid's movements... are truly breathtaking," a technician couldn't help but exclaim.

Just then, a dark figure suddenly rushed out from the corner, clearly indicating that the opponent's defense mechanism had been activated. However, Chen Ran was prepared. He moved nimbly, dodging the attack, while his wireless device located the signal source and began to crack it.

"Brother Chen, how's the situation on your end?" Hua Jiaming's anxious voice came through the earpiece.

"Piece of cake, I'm just dealing with the last hurdle," Chen Ran replied calmly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Inside the perilous server room, Chen Ran moved with the agility of a cheetah, each move perfectly timed. He not only successfully withstood all attacks but also steadily approached the core of the signal source.

"I've located the source and am currently removing the virus program. You all prepare to provide backup outside!" Chen Ran's words reached everyone through the communicator, slightly easing the previously tense atmosphere.

With Chen Ran's final, sharp move, the signal source was completely cut off, and the lights in the entire server room instantly turned from red to green, becoming quiet.

Hua Jiaming, standing outside the door, breathed a sigh of relief, but then heard Chen Ran continue, "However, this is just the beginning... I discovered more abnormal data streams, it seems the mastermind is far more than this."

"What? There's more?" Hua Jiaming was stunned, and everyone's hearts were in their throats again.

“That’s right,” Chen Ran said with a determined look, “but this is just a delaying tactic. What we need to do next is to follow the clues and find out who is hiding deep in the internet.”

In the corridor outside the server room, everyone held their breath, anxiously awaiting news from Chen Ran. Suddenly, a change in the lighting made everyone look up at the tightly closed server room door, and whispers began to circulate.

"Look, the light has turned green! Brother Chen succeeded!" a team member exclaimed excitedly, his voice filled with admiration and pride.

"That kid Chen Ran always manages to surprise us." An experienced veteran patted the shoulder of the young man who had just joined the team, his words full of recognition of Chen Ran's strength.