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The long-accumulated energy was finally released, and Su Ruolan discovered that the ability to absorb Mutated Animal powers through her devouring force could also be integrated into her internal energy after purification. Moreover, it was faster than absorbing Core energy and had no side effects. She had finally broken through to Level Five. Although it was only the initial stage, Reset achieved a spatial upgrade, reaching Level Three. The self-growth speed within the space increased, and the internal circulation system began to establish itself, making the space more vibrant.
"Great job, Ruo Lan! Our lifespan has been extended by another six months," Reset's voice became more lively. Suddenly, the house by the lake vanished, replaced by a doll dressed in a bellyband, struggling to coordinate its limbs as it crawled around the lake, its big eyes wide open. It seemed to realize that its actions were somewhat undignified; with a determined effort, it finally sat up straight.
"Reset, what happened to you?" At this moment, everyone returned to the space and saw Reset's transformation, feeling as if they had just watched a bad horror movie.
Su Ruolan lovingly held Reset in her arms, as if she were looking at her own child.
"Please don’t look at me with those kind eyes! I’m much older than you!" Reset couldn't help but roll her eyes, still adorably cute.
"Wow, so cute! I want to hold you too!" Cheng Xi, who had always been defenseless against cuteness, reached out her hands to embrace Reset.
Suddenly, a large Vampire Bat flew out from the cave. With a flap of its wings, it stirred up a gust of wind that knocked Reset from Cheng Xi's grasp and onto the ground. You bullied me before; now it's time for payback.
Reset flipped over and landed gracefully. Then she waved her hand, sending the Bat King flying as if it had been struck hard. You wanted to hit me? Even when I didn’t have a physical form before, I could take you down; now that I’ve transformed, it’s even easier. What a brainless Vampire Bat.
"Just wait! When I regain my human form, you'll see!" The Bat King spat out angrily before disappearing with a whoosh.
Su Ruolan watched the interaction between the Bat King and Reset and felt warmth and affection. "How long have I been in seclusion?"
"Two days. It was quick this time," Cheng Xi replied.
"Of course! Ruo Lan is all about accumulating strength before making a breakthrough," Reset said proudly. "How did your advancements go?"
"My Wind Type has reached Level Four; with a little more effort, I can transform," Monet said, managing to contain her excitement, though a hint of it slipped through.
"Congratulations! That's great progress," everyone chimed in with their well-wishes.
"Sister Ruo Lan, my stealth Ability has reached Level Three. I feel like I can cloak five people at once, with a diameter of about ten meters. The prophecy Ability is terrible; it's practically a useless skill, appearing and disappearing at random," Kong Xiang said, pleased with the improvement in his Ability but frustrated by the unpredictability of the prophecy.
"Wow, that's not just powerful; it's practically cheating!" Cheng Xi looked at Kong Xiang enviously. "Come on, my Ability is progressing the slowest—I'm only at Gold Level Two."
"Don't sell yourself short. As long as you keep pushing forward, there's no distance you can't cover," Su Ruolan comforted the somewhat downcast Cheng Xi. "This world is vast, filled with many experts. Even I have to keep working hard."
"You're not that slow; you're just a bit behind me. How long have you been cultivating? If I followed your logic, I'd be drowning in guilt," Reset awkwardly consoled her while casting a glance at Monet and Kong Xiang. "Don't underestimate me just because my Ability level isn't high; I could take you both out in seconds. With your current strength, you're not much of a challenge." Reset felt somewhat out of place among the adults and was eager to assert her position as the leader.
Seeing Reset trying to act like an adult made everyone smile. Monet perhaps felt more deeply the unfathomable depth of Reset's strength and smiled more restrainedly. The others burst into laughter, especially Cheng Xi, who couldn't resist giving Reset a playful kiss on the cheek, earning her an annoyed glare from Reset that only made everyone laugh harder.
Su Ruolan watched them with joy as they joked around. "Alright, let's hurry back. The main group shouldn't be too far away." Once they exited the space, they moved quickly and managed to hunt several Mutated Animals along the way. With the rice they had collected in the space, there should be enough food for everyone.
Following the special signals left behind, Su Ruolan finally caught up with Qin Zhi Han's main group.
When Qin Zhi Han saw Su Ruolan returning with a large haul of game, she realized that her heart had been hanging in suspense for days and was finally able to settle down.
"You’re back! I have good news for you—over four hundred warriors have activated their Abilities recently," Qin Zhi Han said naturally as she took the food from Su Ruolan with a beaming smile.
That's wonderful! Looking at Qin Zhi Han's calm demeanor, Su Ruolan's mouth dropped open in surprise; her expression of astonishment broke her usual cool facade. It was truly astonishing news that brought joy to her heart.
"There are some tails following us from behind. They should be from S Base—around 1,000 people or so. We didn't alert them," Qin Zhi Han led Su Ruolan to the meeting tent where Commander Ma, Deputy Commander Zhang, Bai Zhen, Jackson Wang, and others were gathered.
“Once we reach Y Base, should we send someone ahead to make contact? Are we going to set a trap or lure the enemy in and eliminate them?” Bai Zhen asked.
“I think we can't rely solely on reinforcements. I heard the Huaxia Corps only has about a thousand men, and combined with our forces, we barely have 2,000. It would be better to avoid confrontation and conserve our strength; there’s no need for unnecessary sacrifices,” Commander Ma said, absentmindedly tapping his fingers on his leg as he pondered.
“Let’s prepare for both scenarios. On one hand, we’ll continue with our concealment and evacuation plans; on the other hand, we’ll arrange for an attack. Li Yuxuan, take a team and head to Y Base quickly. Inform the Huaxia Corps of our situation and request support,” Qin Zhi Han ordered.
“Yes, Captain,” Li Yuxuan saluted and then quickly left.
Next, the troops continued to arrange defensive and concealment measures. Qin Zhi Han, Su Ruolan, and others studied the nearby terrain.
“Although we are outnumbered, in the mountains and forests, Jiang's Army won't be able to use heavy mechs. We can fight flexibly,” Bai Zhen remarked.
“Right, we can set traps. As long as they are well-designed, we still have a chance of winning,” Zhao Ming agreed. Since their last brave charge into battle without fear of death, the four of them had become the backbone of the Huaxia Four Corps.
“We can create some mechanisms to hold them back. Unfortunately, we don’t have many grenades, so we can’t cover a large area. Zhao Ming, take Feng Kai and lead a team to set an ambush on their main route,” Qin Zhi Han commanded again.
“Yes, Captain,” Zhao Ming and Feng Kai responded before heading out.
"Bai Zhen, Jackson Wang, you two lead a team to patrol. If you notice any enemy movements, report immediately," Qin Zhi Han issued his third command.
“The rest stay put and be ready for action at any moment,” Qin Zhi Han said as he surveyed the area before giving his final order.
The nearly one thousand soldiers of the Huaxia Corps quietly concealed themselves in the mountains. Meanwhile, on the winding road below them, military vehicles gradually approached, most loaded with munitions and some carrying supplies.
“Captain Qin, from what I see, it doesn’t seem like they are coming for us,” Bai Zhen said to Qin Zhi Han. They were currently lying low on a hilltop, well-concealed; from below looking up, it was indeed difficult to spot any signs of their presence.
"Captain, I'm back," Li Yuxuan crawled up slowly from the back.
"How did it go?" Qin Zhi Han asked in a low voice as he descended from the hill.
"It didn't work out. The Huaxia Corps didn't stay at Y Base. The encirclement at S Base was too intense; they moved towards K Base and just left," Li Yuxuan shook his head.
"What?" Jackson Wang exclaimed. What were they going to do now? Without a stable base, the danger for the wandering troops in this apocalypse had increased significantly.
They had almost managed to unite the two armies, but now they had missed the opportunity again. Everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of regret. It seemed their previous judgment was correct; these troops were here to continue hunting down the Huaxia Corps.
"They have a lot of vehicles and supplies. If we could pull off this operation, everyone could survive for quite a while," Zhang Deputy Commander squeezed in, his eyes narrowing into slits. This opportunist was obsessed with collecting supplies; it was almost impossible for him to ignore such a large bounty right in front of him.
"I agree. Although there are wild game in the mountains, we can't rely on luck every time to hunt successfully. They are chasing A Group; if we attack from behind, we can relieve some pressure on the front," Su Ruolan said, watching the vehicles and supplies approaching from afar. The thought that the enemy relied on these to encircle their comrades made her very angry, and she wanted to trip them up.
"I also agree. S Base has repeatedly encircled us; they are our sworn enemies with blood on their hands. Even for our fallen brothers, we should retaliate," Ma Commander said, lightly tapping his leg with seriousness.
"Alright, since everyone is in agreement, let's arrange the mission," Qin Zhi Han said, seeing the enthusiasm among the group and going along with their sentiment. These vehicles were lead cars, carrying only a few hundred people. If they could launch a lightning strike and take them down quickly, they still had a good chance.
"The front line is ahead; we'll set up an ambush there," Qin Zhi Han discussed with everyone as they all took their orders and dispersed.
"This battle must succeed; failure is not an option," Qin Zhi Han said as he fought alongside Su Ruolan. He suddenly spoke softly, "In previous battles, we have lost more than we won, especially in recent defeats that have greatly impacted everyone's morale and confidence. We need a victory, Ruo Lan; I believe you see it too—without the motivation from these supplies, they have already lost their drive to advance."
"We will definitely win; I believe in you," Su Ruolan turned to look at Qin Zhi Han and said sincerely, "We will win."
Looking into Su Ruolan's dark, bright eyes with long curled eyelashes fluttering like wings, her heart-shaped face radiated genuine trust. Qin Zhi Han felt as if his heart had been smoothed out and warmed by her words. He smiled brightly and replied, "Yes, we will definitely win."
This battle was destined to be recorded in history. Later researchers would repeatedly hope to uncover the truth from historical texts and the accounts of those who survived. What event had compelled a ragtag group to challenge the well-equipped Government Army? In a situation where their numbers were one to two, how had they managed to launch a lightning strike that left the Government Army unable to retaliate, seizing so many spoils of war? Why had such a formidable army not been heard of before, suddenly emerging out of nowhere? What experiences had they undergone to become so fierce?
At this moment, the members of the Huaxia Four Corps were completely unaware of the changes that had occurred within the mutated animals in the mountains and forests, which had altered their physical potential and what it meant for them. They did not know that this ambush, undertaken merely to satisfy their most primal need for food, would later be studied and analyzed in dozens of books.
At that time, aside from the top-tier regular forces supported by the state and the ancient hidden aristocracy, no other group possessed over 400 Ability users. Especially after this battle, having consumed their second meal of mutated animals and wild delicacies, nearly all members of their nearly thousand-strong team had activated their Abilities. This set a new record, yet those involved remained oblivious, believing themselves weak and lacking sufficient confidence.
The frontline combat was brutal. The people from S Base fought desperately against the onslaught; shells flew and bullets rained down. The military vehicles were riddled with bullet holes. They also had some Ability users who continuously organized attacks. Perhaps years of victory had made them arrogant; even when they realized they were surrounded, they continued to attack recklessly, as if they were kings who could dictate the fate of everyone.
Unfortunately for them, they faced their Waterloo. Qin Zhi Han's side had few firearms, but they had many Ability users. With sheer numbers came strength; various strange and unconventional tactics emerged. All Earth Elemental Users gathered together, turning the ground beneath the enemy into a treacherous landscape filled with pits and bumps. Vehicles overturned, and as soldiers fired their weapons, they found themselves inexplicably pinned to the ground. Gold System Ability users unleashed their powers, causing enemy gun barrels to bend; bullets either struck their own teammates or exploded in their hands. Ice Elemental Users collaborated to create hailstones as large as macadamia nuts, knocking out countless foes. Fire Elemental Users hurled fireballs into the crowd at speeds rivaling sniper bullets; flames spread with the wind, leaving chaos in their wake. Within two hours, the battle concluded unexpectedly quickly; Qin Zhi Han's team did not anticipate that this leading force would be so easily defeated. This battle ended with Huaxia Four Corps suffering zero injuries and no fatalities—a miraculous achievement.
All prisoners of war were gathered together. Due to a promise made not to kill upon surrendering, Qin Zhi Han instructed Cyan Flame to place them under an illusionary restriction. From then on, any mention of substantive issues regarding this war would cause them excruciating headaches and render them speechless; if pressed too hard, it would certainly lead to death.
"Captain, this battle was exhilarating! Finally got some relief," Jiang Wei remarked as he looked at his vehicle beneath him, caressing its body with affection.
"Indeed, Captain! Look at our haul—thirty vehicles! We won't have to walk anymore. Their supplies are abundant—rice, compressed biscuits, and even vegetables! Vegetables? Captain, am I seeing things? Is this really fresh produce from before the apocalypse?" Jackson Wang rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
Su Ruolan stepped forward and grabbed a handful of vegetables, examining and smelling them. Although they lacked the freshness infused with spiritual energy found in her space, they were indeed vegetables. A sense of unease washed over her; it seemed that S Base either possessed space capable of storing food or had already developed methods for producing vegetables.
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