"Looks like we've found the right place," Liu Hao muttered to himself.

Just as everyone was about to break down the door, Su Ting reached out and stopped them.

"Wait, let's send someone over to check the situation first before making a decision."

Wang Kai volunteered and stepped forward, saying, "Let me go, Captain."

So, after receiving permission, the brave man quietly approached the window of the hut and cautiously peered inside.

"There seem to be a few guards inside, and they look quite well-equipped. But if we can take them out silently, we should still have a chance to quickly break in," he reported to his teammates after a while.

“Very good, proceed according to plan.” Su Ting nodded. “We will break in from two directions simultaneously.”

The crucial moment for implementing the specific plan then arrived. Wang Kai and A-Qiang split up to deal with the guards at the entrance.

The others followed closely behind, preparing to enter the building to explore and cause damage. The entire process was completed smoothly with almost no effort.

They finally entered the target area, where a spacious area filled with various high-tech equipment and monitoring screens was presented to them.

In the center, there were several huge machines in operation, clearly indicating that this was a small but fully functional control and command center!

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the mission was about to end, a piercing alarm suddenly shattered the brief tranquility.

Su Ting frowned slightly and looked around. "Everyone be on high alert, this thing probably has one last trick up its sleeve!"

At that moment, the ground suddenly trembled violently, and the previously quiet room was filled with the sounds of machinery and electronic notifications. "This is... underground?" Ah Qiang said incredulously.

Chapter 270 Powerful Aura

Su Ting immediately directed everyone to find a hiding place, just in case. The lights in the room flickered, and the roar of machinery grew closer, as if something bad was about to happen.

"Qiang, look over there! There's a metal plate moving in that corner!" Xiao Zhang shouted urgently.

Sure enough, under everyone's tense gaze, a seemingly ordinary floorboard slowly moved aside, revealing a passage leading to the basement.

Along with the appearance of this secret entrance, a powerful aura surged up from underground, as if concealing a force not to be underestimated.

"It seems there really is something mysterious here," Liu Hao said in a low voice. "But now that it's been exposed, there's no reason not to go and take a look."

Su Ting nodded. "Agreed, but we must remain vigilant. Wang Kai, Xiao Zhang, you two guard the exit here. A-Qiang, you come with me to investigate the situation down below."

With that, he and A-Qiang embarked on this newly discovered road.

As you go deeper, the surrounding temperature gradually decreases, and the air becomes thinner, creating an invisible pressure.

When they finally reached the bottom, the sight before them astonished them: the entire basement was actually a huge laboratory!

The laboratory was filled with countless transparent capsules, each containing a humanoid creature surrounded by green liquid. These life forms appeared human, but they exuded an unsettling aura.

More importantly, at the very center, there was a particularly large and complex instrument that was flashing an eerie light.

"What...what is this for?" A-Qiang asked, his voice trembling, clearly stunned by the scene before him.

After frowning and thinking for a moment, Su Ting replied, "It seems the enemy is conducting some kind of biological research here. We need to find a way to shut all of this down as soon as possible."

Just as they were preparing to investigate further, a series of heavy footsteps approached from afar.

"Who goes there?" Following this question, several laser beams swept over accurately, forcing the two to quickly dodge behind a machine for cover.

Immediately afterwards, several guards dressed in special protective suits rushed in, carrying advanced energy weapons, clearly well-trained.

"Intruder located! Initiate counterattack immediately!" one of the guards reported over the radio.

"This isn't good; things can't go on like this." Su Ting quickly analyzed the situation. "We need to create chaos and then take the opportunity to destroy the core facilities."

“I know a way, but I need time to plant the bomb,” Ah-Qiang suggested, while taking out a small device he carried with him. “Give me five minutes, and I can solve all this.”

“Alright, let’s move out.” Su Ting nodded in agreement, then turned to the remaining team members and gave orders, “Everyone, listen up! Get ready to provide backup! We must ensure a safe evacuation!”

After saying that, he stood up, picked up his pistol, and aimed at the nearest target, preparing to buy more time for Ah Qiang.

“Let’s begin, let’s put an end to this battle!” he said firmly, his eyes filled with determination.

The atmosphere had reached an unprecedented level of tension.

Everyone knew perfectly well that the next moment would be a crucial one that would determine their fate—either they would successfully blow this place up and end everything, or they would be completely wiped out and never be able to recover.

"Captain... two minutes left!" After a long while, Ah Qiang, drenched in sweat, reported the progress. "Just give me a little more time and we can finish!"

Meanwhile, those who remained up there began to face increasingly fierce attacks.

"Hold on, brothers! Just a little longer!" Despite the extremely critical situation, their unwavering trust and support could still be felt in each other's words.

"Hurry, only a few seconds left!" Ah Qiang shouted.

Chapter 271 The Unsettling Roar

Su Ting's heart raced; he knew this might be their last chance. At this critical moment, he suddenly heard a sound from above.

"Captain Su, the situation is bad!" Zhang's anxious voice came through the radio. "The enemy seems to have locked onto our entrance location, and they are preparing to launch a full-scale attack!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ting's expression became even more solemn.

"Wang Kai, Xiao Zhang, you must hold onto your positions no matter what! A-Qiang, how's it going on your end?"

He asked urgently as he precisely fired his weapon at the approaching enemy guards.

“Almost there…” A-Qiang’s voice sounded extremely tense. “Almost there… Okay, all set! Quickly back up, I’m starting the timer.”

Without hesitation, Su Ting quickly turned and retreated, shouting, "Everyone, evacuate immediately! Follow the pre-arranged route!"

At the same time, a sharp, piercing alarm began to sound throughout the basement, and the alternating red and blue lights made people uneasy.

Those wearing protective suits visibly panicked, but new commanders quickly took over from the fallen ones to continue commanding the battle, demonstrating that the enemy was not easy to deal with.

Just as everyone was racing against time to run towards the designated exit, several fully armed new enemies suddenly appeared ahead, holding up their energy guns and ready to fight.

"Stop! Or I'll open fire!"

The lead enemy soldier shouted sharply, but Su Ting knew there was no time to waste. "Distract them and break out! A-Qiang, detonate the explosives!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Ah Qiang suddenly pressed a small device switch.

Immediately, everyone's attention was drawn to the huge instrument at the center that was gradually brightening—it began to emit an unprecedentedly dazzling light, accompanied by a deep but unsettling roar.

Seizing the opportunity, Liu Hao immediately stepped forward, raised the shockwave emitter in his hand, and fired a powerful beam at the person blocking his way, directly pushing the obstacle away and opening a passage for everyone.

However, the crisis was far from over. Behind them, more enemy soldiers continued to pour in; and ahead, the road to safety on the ground remained long.

Just then, a woman who had been silent pulled something out of her pocket. "Follow me, everyone. I will guide you to avoid traps and being tracked."

It turned out to be Zhao Ying, the intelligence expert accompanying the team. She used the technical equipment she carried to interfere with and confuse the pursuers' visual system, buying everyone a valuable time gap.

"Thank you." The brief but grateful exchange of glances contained countless emotions that could not be expressed in words.

As she finished speaking, the tense and oppressive atmosphere eased slightly.

After several twists and turns, the group finally arrived at the secret emergency exit hidden somewhere inside the building.

The light shining through the door was like hope itself, guiding them toward the light.

But just as the last figure stepped across the threshold, "Three, two, one!" Ah Qiang silently calculated the remaining time in his mind, and then a deafening roar resounded.

The outside world remains vast and full of unknowns. And at this moment, in a dark corner in the distance, an old man who appears ordinary but is actually unfathomable slowly opens his eyes.

I see... Looks like my game isn't over yet...

A mysterious smile played on his lips before he vanished into the night, leaving the world bewildered...

Chapter 272 A Brief Respite

Just as Su Ting led his team out of the building, a deafening explosion rang out behind them.

The powerful blast wave propelled them several meters away, and all of them fell to the ground, struggling to get up.

"Everyone, get up! We can't stop!" Su Ting shouted, his voice filled with both anxiety and determination.

The team members got up one after another, brushed off the dust, and ran quickly after Su Ting.

Although they had temporarily shaken off their pursuers, everyone knew in their hearts that this was only a brief respite, and a greater crisis awaited them.

After running for a while, the group hid in an abandoned warehouse.

The warehouse was filled with the smell of dust, and old machinery and various scraps were scattered around. It was an excellent hiding place, allowing them to lay low for the time being.

Su Ting leaned against a wall, panting heavily, then looked at Xiao Zhang: "How are we doing now?"

Xiao Zhang immediately took out his wireless equipment to make contact.

"Captain, the enemy's attention is currently diverted to the blast area, but they will track us down soon. We need a long-term plan."

"Qiang, how's our equipment?" Su Ting asked, turning to Qiang, who had been in charge of technical support.

Ah Qiang nodded: "Apart from the things I used up before, the rest can barely last for a while, but we must find a safer place."

Wang Kai added from the side, "And we need to find the old man's location as soon as possible; he must know something important."

Su Ting nodded slightly, a deep suspicion growing in his heart towards the seemingly ordinary yet unfathomable old man. "Zhao Ying, do you have any new intelligence?"

Zhao Ying frowned, her fingers rapidly tapping on the tablet in her palm.

"According to the latest information, the other side has deployed search teams at several key locations, but there is no clear direction at the moment. I can temporarily interfere with their communications through technical means, but it won't last long."

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