Lin Yuan ran through the night, cradling the unconscious Zhao Yunyi in his arms. The fiery explosion from the Experimental Base lit up the sky behind him, resembling a grand fireworks display that signified the end of something mad.
"Dr. X is quite the ruthless character, isn't he? No hesitation at all when it comes to blowing things up," Lin Yuan muttered, his pace unrelenting. He needed to find a safe place to settle Zhao Yunyi before figuring out how to deal with that old fox, Nan Gong Xuan.
He hadn't forgotten that the true mastermind was Nan Gong Xuan; Dr. X was merely a pawn in his game.
Lin Yuan found a secluded house and broke in—though he first politely knocked on the door and confirmed no one was inside before forcing it open. He laid Zhao Yunyi on a relatively clean bed.
"Sleep tight, dream of anything you like," Lin Yuan said, gazing at the sleeping Zhao Yunyi. "I'll go settle the score with that old bastard Nan Gong Xuan soon."
Leaving the house, Lin Yuan stepped back into the darkness. He knew Nan Gong Xuan's base was nearby, and he had to find him quickly to stop his Parallel World Project.
Following the direction of the explosion, Lin Yuan tracked his way to what appeared to be an ordinary factory. However, his keen senses detected massive energy fluctuations hidden beneath it.
"This must be it," Lin Yuan smirked as he activated his Time Manipulator, slowing time around him.
Like a ghost, he slipped into the factory, avoiding all surveillance and guards until he reached a massive Metal Door.
"This door is intriguing," Lin Yuan mused, stroking his chin as he examined the intricate patterns etched into it.
This was no ordinary Metal Door; it was covered in strange runes that emitted a faint Lingqi, clearly a defense mechanism combining technology and mysticism.
"Child's play," Lin Yuan scoffed, executing a technique known as Melting Bone Soft Palm, channeling Lingqi into the Metal Door. The runes immediately lost their luster, and the door slowly creaked open.
Stepping inside, Lin Yuan found himself in a vast underground space illuminated by bizarre lights. High-tech equipment intertwined in complex arrangements filled the air with unsettling energy fluctuations.
Nan Gong Xuan stood elegantly before a massive screen displaying a slowly opening space-time portal leading to a parallel world rich in Lingqi.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan arrive, Nan Gong Xuan showed no surprise; instead, she smirked contemptuously and pointed at the portal on the screen. "This is my Parallel World Project—a plan capable of completely altering humanity's fate. And you, Lin Yuan, will be just a small pawn in my scheme."
Lin Yuan stared at the screen depicting an Unknown Parallel World, filled with shock and anger. He realized that Nan Gong Xuan's plan was far more dangerous than he had imagined; this was not merely a technological experiment but a mad scheme that could lead to global destruction.
He met Nan Gong Xuan's gaze fearlessly and declared firmly, "Your plan is evil, and I will stop you!" Drawing his sword from his waist, its blade shimmering with faint Lingqi, he prepared for a desperate battle against Nan Gong Xuan.
Nan Gong Xuan smiled coldly but did not attack immediately. Instead, she began to reveal more details about her Parallel World Project—how she manipulated Lingqi through technology and her plans to use resources from parallel worlds to dominate Earth.
Listening to Nan Gong Xuan's explanation, Lin Yuan found himself gaining a deeper understanding of the combination of Lingqi and science. At the same time, he realized that Nan Gong Xuan's plan was not entirely without merit; it was just that her methods were too cruel and extreme.
Just as Lin Yuan hesitated, Nan Gong Xuan suddenly struck.
Using Brain-Computer Interface technology, she manipulated the surrounding high-tech devices to launch a fierce attack against Lin Yuan. Laser beams, energy cannons, electromagnetic pulses... various advanced weapons came at him in waves, forcing Lin Yuan to retreat step by step.
Relying on his formidable strength and Time Manipulator, Lin Yuan barely managed to fend off the attacks, but he knew he had fallen into an extremely dangerous situation.
He had to find a way to break the deadlock; otherwise, he would be unable to stop Nan Gong Xuan's insane plan.
At that moment, an idea suddenly struck Lin Yuan.
He activated the Time Manipulator, briefly pausing time. Then, he swiftly approached Nan Gong Xuan and slipped a small seed into her pocket.
"Here’s a little gift for you," Lin Yuan said with a smile.
As time resumed its flow, Nan Gong Xuan noticed nothing unusual.
"You think this will stop me?" Nan Gong Xuan scoffed. "You're too naive."
"Is that so?" Lin Yuan replied with a mysterious smile. "We'll see."
Suddenly, a faint green light began to emanate from Nan Gong Xuan's pocket. A small vine emerged, quickly wrapping around her and binding her tightly.
"What’s happening?" Nan Gong Xuan shouted in panic. "What is this thing?"
"Hehe, just a little 'surprise' for you," Lin Yuan explained with a grin. "This isn't just any vine; it's a Binding Vine that I cultivated using special methods, specifically designed to deal with villains like you."
Nan Gong Xuan struggled desperately, but the Binding Vine only tightened its grip, rendering her immobile.
"You..." Nan Gong Xuan glared at Lin Yuan. "You actually..."
"What’s wrong with me?" Lin Yuan asked with a smile. "I’m just returning the favor in kind."
Lin Yuan walked up to the enormous screen, watching the time-space portal slowly close. He let out a long sigh of relief.
"It seems your plan is going to fall apart," Lin Yuan said.
Nan Gong Xuan's face was filled with resentment and anger, but she was powerless to change her fate.
Lin Yuan looked at Nan Gong Xuan, bound by the Binding Vine, and felt no pity in his heart.
"People like you deserve to be punished," Lin Yuan said coldly.
He turned and left the underground space, leaving Nan Gong Xuan to struggle alone in the darkness.
Back on the surface, Lin Yuan gazed at the factory, which had returned to its calm state, filled with mixed emotions.
This battle, though perilous, had deepened his understanding of the integration of Lingqi and science.
He knew that his path of cultivation had just begun, and many more challenges awaited him in the future.
However, he was not afraid; he believed that as long as he continued to work hard, he would be able to overcome all difficulties and ultimately realize his dreams.
But wait, what exactly is in that parallel world?
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