34: Major discovery

"Currently, their base has numerous Ability Users and holds immense prestige locally; followers are practically breaking down their doors to join!"

"None of those fools in Huaxia have noticed a thing. Even the Official Base frequently seeks them out for cooperation! Hahahaha!"

"Actually, all of this is thanks to the cover provided by that person at the top; otherwise, they couldn't have expanded the base so quickly. Although that person is insatiably greedy, they happen to be useful to us!"

"I've already had them start brainwashing the Huaxia people at the base. Furthermore, when we produce the second batch of zombies in the next step, we'll have them cooperate and capture those Huaxia people from the base!"

"They have plenty of people anyway, and in the Apocalypse, it's normal for people to die every day. The Huaxia bases haven't been established for long and are struggling to keep up, so no one will care if these people disappear!"

"Good! When the time comes, let the Huaxia people turned into zombies attack Huaxia! Our own subjects must be well-protected to reproduce and strengthen Japan, so that we can occupy their land and become the number one nation on the Blue Planet!"

"When the zombie army invades, these two large bases will be our foundation and starting point in Huaxia! They are currently using those people to collect a vast amount of supplies!"

Hearing this, a murderous cold light flickered in Shi Li's dark eyes.

Thinking of the influence that private base in Sea City had on the surrounding cities, his expression became solemn and grim.

It seemed there was a formidable tiger lurking at the top! Or perhaps more than one?

Helping them gain a foothold in Huaxia—betraying their own kind to collude with foreign enemies!

He thought of his leader, Director Zhang, who worked day and night, pouring his heart and soul into rebuilding Huaxia and protecting every survivor. Yet, for personal gain, some people could commit such despicable acts that would be cursed by thousands!

They simply deserved to die!

This matter was of grave importance; they had to return immediately after finishing their business!

Seeing that only half an hour of invisibility remained, Shi Li suppressed his anger and sorrow, grabbed Yi Nian, and walked swiftly out of the base.

Shi Li and the other felt like they were running out of time, but for Lin Wan and those waiting outside, every second felt like a year.

They vigilantly observed the surroundings, ready to rush in at any moment if Shi Li or Yi Nian sent a signal due to an emergency.

"Why aren't they out yet? Only five minutes left! This is nerve-wracking!"

"Shi Li knows what he's doing. Don't worry, Wanwan."

Just as they were constantly checking the time, a clear voice suddenly rang out from behind them.

"Sister Wan, we're out!"

Lin Wan and the others turned around to see the two of them standing behind them, appearing out of thin air as if they had been there all along.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

...

The Invisibility Ability was truly impressive.

After Lin Wan and the others finished listening to the recording, they were all beyond furious.

"How despicable! I knew it—a family that had been hidden for two generations couldn't have been wiped out so quickly, nor could they have gone down without making a sound!"

"But I never expected it would be the largest private base! Even more shocking is that there are actually Huaxia people helping them!"

"It's not surprising. Wherever there are people, there is ambition. People with ambition but no bottom line easily become traitors!"

"Without such a traitor, how could they have become the number one private base? This person must have significant power!"

Shen Mo Chi's eyes were cold as he wondered who this person could be.

Lin Wan's face was as grim as still water.

In her previous life, the number one base in Sea City was clearly Shen Mo Chi's base.

They had originally planned to establish it earlier, but were delayed by Ji Chuan's situation and later took on other missions...

Lin Wan had heard of this current private base in Sea City before but hadn't taken it to heart at the time. She hadn't expected this...

Everyone knew this was no small matter. If their plan succeeded, the losses to Huaxia would be immeasurable.

"The Japanese are good at enduring. They could silently lurk in Huaxia for so long, buried among the population generation after generation, just waiting for the right moment." The Apocalypse made them think the opportunity had arrived!

Ji Chuan was filled with righteous indignation.

"Let's get them. As expected, a leopard can't change its spots. They're as unscrupulous as ever, actually wanting to turn us all into zombies and have us fight our own people! Tonight, we'll let them know what it means to reap what they sow!"

"Yes, there's no time to lose. Also, we must return as soon as possible to report this news to the top!"

Lin Wan nodded with a solemn expression.

"Agreed. Tonight, we move..."

"The day after tomorrow at dawn, we head home. we'll take a helicopter directly back to save a lot of time."

"Mhm. Then let's hurry and rest to recharge our energy."

It was another dark and windy night.

The sky was pitch black, and a cold wind howled.

The Japanese base was silent.

Lin Wan checked the time.

Three in the morning—a perfect time to send those bastards on their way.

With a thought, she placed the densely packed zombies one by one in the open space not far from the base.

Even though everyone had already witnessed many of her heaven-defying feats,

seeing those tall zombies appear out of thin air in waves, growing more numerous by the second, still left them incredibly excited.

This was too cool!

Yi Nian and Yue Yue, her two fangirls, were screaming with excitement in their hearts.

Who could understand? With just a light tap of her finger, her petite figure stood there, her beautiful face calm and composed.

This could change the fate of so many lives and eliminate so many potential threats to Huaxia!

She was the number one in their hearts!

Ji Chuan looked at his wife's excited face and silently curled his lip. Even when they were in the heat of their relationship, she never looked at him like that.

However, they really couldn't do without Lin Wan.

His eyes were full of envy and admiration.

"AChi, the leader was right—you've found a treasure! Tell me, why don't I have a 'cheat' like that? Fine if I don't, but you don't have one either! It's bizarre. If she has a space, couldn't we have a system or something?"

Shen Mo Chi smiled as he watched the petite, agile figure among the zombies.

His handsome eyes were full of pride and satisfaction.

"A Chuan, who says I don't? My Wanwan is my 'cheat'."

Ji Chuan felt as if he had been struck by a critical blow.

"Sigh, honestly, even without her, given your ability and intelligence, you wouldn't be doing poorly in the Apocalypse. But after being with Lin Wan, it's like you're willing to just stand behind her!"

"If she wants to kill, I'll hand her the knife. When she's too lazy to move, I can even kill for her. If she wants to stay put, I'll lie down with her."

"I want her to be herself. No matter what, I am her backup."

Shi Li was also shaken as he listened to their conversation.

Because of the leader, he also knew Shen Mo Chi very well.

Ji Chuan was right; even without Lin Wan, he wouldn't have fared poorly in the Apocalypse.

Shen Mo Chi's devotion to Lin Wan was beyond words. It was hard to say whose luck it was that they met each other.

However, for this trip, they really couldn't have done it without Lin Wan.

Shi Li once again realized why his leader had protected and cherished Lin Wan like the apple of his eye for nearly a year.

Whenever she had a conflict with someone at the base, the leader would always say, without hesitation, that Lin Wan was in the right.

When she was indignant about certain things, the leader praised her for having a sense of justice. In short, Lin Wan was always right.

...

"Alright!"

Finally, after half an hour, all the zombies had been released.

The reason it was so taxing was that these weren't ordinary objects, and there weren't just one or two, but nearly forty thousand zombies!

Shen Mo Chi went over and saw that her face was a bit pale.

"Wanwan, are you okay? Drink some spiritual spring water and rest for a bit."

"Mhm, don't worry, I'm fine."

After drinking the water, Lin Wan instantly felt much better.

Without wasting time, she released the Zombie King after she had recovered a bit.

The group retreated to the RV, which was shielded by a nearby wall.

Crash!

The Zombie King's glass tank was shattered by Shen Mo Chi's Lightning Sword.

It instantly opened its greenish eyes and let out a roar. The sound was hoarse and unpleasant, echoing across the entire base as if the ground itself were shaking.

People were startled awake from their sleep, and before they could react,

the dormant zombies behind it received the command and began breaking out of their tanks one after another.

Sensing the vibrant life force within the base, they became instantly excited, their thirst for blood becoming uncontrollable.

They charged toward the base's main gate.

The thick, highly protective explosion-proof gates were kicked open and shattered into pieces.

Lin Wan and the others used high-definition binoculars to watch as the densely packed, tall zombies grabbed the two Ability Users at the gate and tore them to shreds in a few bites.

"Satisfying!"

"The combat power of these zombies is truly terrifying. They're invulnerable to blades and guns; even the best protection is useless before them. They can only be stopped by a headshot or explosives!"

"It's a good thing we took the waterway and discovered this. Otherwise, if they had gone all-in, I can't imagine how many people would have died on our soil."

The Japanese base was instantly filled with wails of agony.

The Ability Users gathered, using water, fire, lightning, poison, and earth powers all at once, but the attack was so sudden that they still couldn't withstand the powerful onslaught!

Looking at the chaotic Japanese base, Lin Wan put away her binoculars.

"Let's go. We're going to the US to destroy their underground experimental base! That's the source of all this evil! Let's finish this and go home as soon as possible."

They left behind the bloody, hellish scene in Japan and flew toward the US.

The aerial defenses were easily breached by them.

By the time they arrived, it was already dusk.

Until this moment, the Americans hadn't realized that the zombies from their underwater base had actually run off to Japan!

Most of the Japanese high-ranking officials were dead or injured. The leader, who had been protected and evacuated at the first opportunity, was furious.

They believed the US had done this on purpose, wanting to occupy Huaxia alone after swallowing their resources.

The fires of rage burned fiercely.

They immediately summoned their army of Ability Users, prepared to give it their all.

They planned to annihilate this batch of painstakingly developed zombies and then use the entire nation's strength to retaliate against the US.

Lin Wan and the others faced some difficulties, but they eventually managed to enter the underground laboratory smoothly.

This was a critical site for the US, and also a place of sin filled with conspiracies.

To maintain its position as a superpower, the US would do anything.

Before the Apocalypse, they often deliberately studied and spread viruses in Huaxia, leading to weakened immunity and many long-term health issues for many people.

This might have also indirectly led to the subsequent genetic mutations, where some became zombies and others awakened abilities.

Inside the laboratory, even though it was night, it was brightly lit.

In the thousand-square-meter lab, many zombies were on operating tables, being injected with something by doctors in white coats.

Here, they even saw the severed heads of Ability Users from various countries, including Huaxia.

A dozen people were gathered in a circle, conducting research.

Countless high-level Ability Users were gathered here, guarding the place so tightly that not even a breeze could get through.

Lin Wan and her group were few in number, and the enemy's strength was not to be underestimated.

So, once they were discovered, a major battle was inevitable.

After a period of slaughter, only they and about a dozen high-level Ability Users remained.

But after two hours of fighting, more than half of their energy had been consumed.

"You disgusting Huaxia people? How did you find the location of our laboratory?"

"Truly a bunch of chingchongs. Do you think you'll get out of here alive today? Our main forces are already on their way!"

"How overconfident!"

Hearing these extremely insulting terms for Huaxia people, Ji Chuan and the others could no longer restrain themselves.

"I'll take you all down with me!"

"You insane Americans!"

Ji Chuan kept throwing fireballs, but the opponent had a water-type Ability User.

Lin Wan's Wind Blades rained down.

The enemy actually had a freezing Ability User!

Shi Li had been battling two enemy mental-type Ability Users, protecting his teammates from mental influence.

Yue Yue's poison ability was countered by two enemy healing-type Ability Users.

The enemy even had poison Ability Users, so Shen Mo Chi's Lightning Wall kept them protected from being poisoned.

Yi Nian had also killed several high-level Ability Users while invisible, but her energy was now depleted!

As the fight went on, although the enemy had suffered heavy losses and lost most of their Ability Users,

this was their home turf after all.

Lin Wan knew that everyone was exhausted and more or less injured; if this continued, they wouldn't come out on top.

Smoke bombs were completely useless against high-level Ability Users like these.

She could use explosives, but Lin Wan wanted to take this data back, as there might be important discoveries.

Suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration—what if she put this entire laboratory into her space?

Lin Wan thought, how would she know if it worked without trying?

"Mo Chi, Ji Chuan, Yue Yue, I'm going to use my ultimate move!"

The others were stunned for a moment, but instantly understood her meaning.

They moved to the front to unleash their big moves,

letting Lin Wan step back to do her thing.

Lin Wan took a cup of spiritual spring water from her space and downed it.

She reached out her hand and pressed it against the laboratory wall.

She concentrated all her energy.

"In!"

Opening her eyes, she was still in the laboratory, and the two sides were still locked in a fierce battle.

Seeing Mo Chi and Yue Yue get injured again, she couldn't help but feel anxious.

It was indeed too large. Perhaps she was being too idealistic.

However, if so many zombies could go in, she didn't believe this place couldn't!

Lin Wan decided to try one more time.