Han Lingyun was caught off guard by Lin Yuan's sneak attack, staggering a few steps as if he had consumed fake alcohol, struggling to maintain his balance.
Su Jiu'er would not let this opportunity slip away. With a spinning kick, she struck Han Lingyun squarely in the chest.
"Bang!"
Han Lingyun flew through the air like a broken sack, crashing to the ground and taking a long time to get back up.
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er exchanged knowing smiles, their understanding unspoken.
Just then, the door to the data center suddenly swung open, and Nan Gong Xuan entered with a group of men in black, exuding an intimidating presence like a mafia boss on patrol.
"You really think you've won? How naive!" Nan Gong Xuan sneered, radiating an aura of villainy like a classic antagonist.
Lin Yuan's heart sank. How did Nan Gong Xuan get here? Did she also have a dream from the Terracotta Army?
"Nan Gong Xuan, are you still not giving up? Your plan has already failed!" Su Jiu'er pointed at Nan Gong Xuan, embodying the spirit of a righteous champion.
"Oh? I think the real show is just beginning!" Nan Gong Xuan replied, pulling out a remote control and pressing the red button.
"Buzz buzz buzz..."
The data center was suddenly filled with the piercing sound of alarms, echoing like the onset of doomsday and sending chills down everyone's spines.
"This is bad! It's the self-destruct program!" Lin Yuan's face changed dramatically, feeling as if he had swallowed a fly.
"Hahaha! You will all be buried along with this data center!" Nan Gong Xuan laughed maniacally, exuding an air of madness.
Lin Yuan grabbed Su Jiu'er and ran towards the exit, moving as fast as lightning, as if fleeing for their lives.
"Run! If we don't hurry, it will be too late!" Lin Yuan shouted while running, his tone filled with concern and care, reminiscent of a protective elder.
Su Jiu'er closely followed Lin Yuan, like a devoted wife, filled with trust and reliance.
They burst out of the data center just as a loud explosion echoed behind them. The entire facility erupted in a fiery display, resembling a colorful fireworks show.
Standing before the ruins, Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er gazed at the raging flames, their hearts a mix of emotions.
"Did we... did we succeed?" Su Jiu'er looked at Lin Yuan, her expression akin to that of a lost child, filled with confusion and helplessness.
"I don't know, but at least we're still alive," Lin Yuan replied, looking at her with the steadfastness of an older brother, instilling hope.
They exchanged a smile, understanding everything without needing words.
Suddenly, Lin Yuan's phone rang; it was Zhou Haoran calling.
"Lin Yuan, where are you? I have an important discovery!" Zhou Haoran's voice was filled with excitement and urgency.
"I'm at the abandoned factory; come over," Lin Yuan said before hanging up, his heart brimming with anticipation and curiosity.
He knew that Zhou Haoran must have uncovered some crucial clue that could turn the tide in their favor.
On the rooftop of the abandoned factory, the night wind howled as Lin Yuan stood alone, waiting for Zhou Haoran's arrival.
In the distance, a figure slowly approached—it was Nan Gong Xuan.
"Lin Yuan, we meet again." Nan Gong Xuan looked at Lin Yuan, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Lin Yuan regarded Nan Gong Xuan with a sense of vigilance and wariness.
He knew that Nan Gong Xuan's appearance was no coincidence; there must be some scheme waiting for him.
Nan Gong Xuan stepped closer to Lin Yuan and suddenly extended his hand, as if to embrace him.
"Lin Yuan, let's cooperate." Nan Gong Xuan's voice was laced with temptation and allure.
Lin Yuan stared at the outstretched hand, filled with confusion and uncertainty.
"Cooperate? What do you mean by that?" Lin Yuan asked, his tone tinged with suspicion and caution.
Nan Gong Xuan chuckled and replied, "The true purpose of the Ling Domain Simulator is not to control the city but to create a Spiritual Energy Channel leading to a parallel world."
Lin Yuan's heart raced; what exactly was Nan Gong Xuan up to?
"A parallel world? What do you mean?" Lin Yuan inquired, his voice heavy with doubt and confusion.
Nan Gong Xuan explained, "In that parallel world, the Spiritual Energy Concentration is ten times that of this world. It is rich in cultivation resources, enough for us to establish a new Cultivation Empire."
Lin Yuan looked at Nan Gong Xuan, astonished and incredulous.
"You've lost your mind! You're playing with fire!" Lin Yuan exclaimed, his tone filled with anger and reproach.
Nan Gong Xuan smiled and said, "No, I am creating a new world, a world that belongs to us."
Nan Gong Xuan continued, "Lin Yuan, I know you possess great power. I hope you can join me in conquering that parallel world."
Lin Yuan looked at Nan Gong Xuan, his heart filled with struggle and conflict.
He understood that Nan Gong Xuan's plan was fraught with danger, yet he could not resist the immense temptation it presented.
In the end, Lin Yuan shook his head and said, "I refuse."
Nan Gong Xuan's expression darkened instantly, his eyes filled with a murderous intent.
"Lin Yuan, you are seeking your own demise!" Nan Gong Xuan said, his tone laced with threats and intimidation.
Lin Yuan met Nan Gong Xuan's gaze, his eyes resolute and determined.
"I will not let you succeed!" Lin Yuan declared, his voice brimming with confidence and strength.
Nan Gong Xuan sneered and replied, "Then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
With that, Nan Gong Xuan suddenly struck, launching an attack at Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan had been prepared; he swiftly dodged Nan Gong Xuan's assault.
The two immediately became entangled in a fierce battle.
Nan Gong Xuan's attacks were sharp and swift, each strike aimed to be lethal.
Lin Yuan relied on his perception of Lingqi and his unique Scientific Cultivation method to skillfully evade Nan Gong Xuan's attacks while waiting for the right moment to counterattack.
The two engaged in a fierce back-and-forth, locked in a battle that seemed impossible to resolve.
The rooftop of the abandoned factory had instantly transformed into a battlefield.
At that moment, Zhou Haoran arrived at the scene and was taken aback by what he saw.
"What... what is happening?" Zhou Haoran asked, his voice filled with shock and confusion.
Lin Yuan ignored Zhou Haoran and continued to grapple with Nan Gong Xuan.
Seeing this, Zhou Haoran joined the fray, assisting Lin Yuan in fighting against Nan Gong Xuan.
The three of them became entangled in a chaotic melee, the situation growing even more tumultuous.
Just then, Su Jiu'er also arrived at the scene. Upon witnessing the chaos, she quickly understood what was going on.
Without hesitation, Su Jiu'er jumped into the fight, joining Lin Yuan and Zhou Haoran in their struggle against Nan Gong Xuan.
The four of them clashed fiercely, escalating the intensity of the battle.
Despite facing three opponents, Nan Gong Xuan's formidable strength allowed him to handle their attacks with ease.
Gradually, Lin Yuan and the others began to find themselves at a disadvantage, sustaining injuries in the process.
In that moment, Lin Yuan suddenly thought of a plan.
He utilized the surrounding environment to set a trap, successfully capturing Nan Gong Xuan.
Once trapped, Nan Gong Xuan's strength diminished significantly, and he was quickly subdued by Lin Yuan and the others.
The battle had ended, leaving the rooftop of the abandoned factory in disarray.
Lin Yuan and the others stood there, looking at the subdued Nan Gong Xuan, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
They had won, but this victory came at a great cost.
Lin Yuan gazed at Nan Gong Xuan and asked, "Why did you do this?"
Nan Gong Xuan did not respond, merely sneering coldly.
Lin Yuan understood that Nan Gong Xuan would not easily reveal the truth.
He chose not to press further, letting out a silent sigh instead.
Suddenly, a siren echoed from a distance.
The police had arrived.
Lin Yuan and the others knew it was time to leave.
They exited the abandoned factory, disappearing into the night.
As for Nan Gong Xuan, he was taken away by the police.
This battle was merely an interlude on their path of cultivation.
In the future, they would face more challenges and dangers.
But they would not give up; they would continue to move forward, for their dreams and for their future.
Nan Gong Xuan was escorted onto the police car. She glanced back at the abandoned factory, her eyes filled with unwillingness and resentment.
She would not rest until she returned stronger.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuan stood at a distance, watching as Nan Gong Xuan was taken away, his gaze filled with determination and resolve.
He knew that their fight had only just begun.
As night fell, the city was shrouded in darkness.
On the top floor of the abandoned factory, only the raging flames remained, along with the debris scattered everywhere.
This battle had come to an end.
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