Ch 33: The Elite Team’s Probe
Seeing his team members in danger, Yan Ge, the leader, didn’t wait, but directly used his Special Ability to attack the Gate.
Circling his hands in front of him, the metal Gate was cut like by a laser, creating a passageway.
Everyone saw the Steel Whip Zombie staring at the person on the ground. Only he, with his Flight Ability, was trembling, unable to move due to the steel whip wrapping around him.
Without hesitation, Yan Guang attacked Xiao Mei, shooting several lasers. Xiao Mei easily dodged them with a backflip.
Due to the rapid whipping of the steel whip, the person on the ground spun several times and became dizzy, but his composure allowed him to quickly activate his Special Ability and fly towards the others.
The Ability Users seized this opportunity to enter the Courtyard. Xiao Mei’s steel whip lifted itself, pointing straight at one of them.
This was the Base’s Strong Magnetism Ability User. He had joined this operation to target the Steel Whip Zombie, intending to use powerful magnetism to deprive Xiao Mei of her weapon.
But unexpectedly, Xiao Mei used the whip’s pull to charge towards the Strong Magnetism Ability User, preparing to attack him.
To cover the Strong Magnetism Ability User, Yan Ge seized the opportunity when Xiao Mei’s movement was restricted by the magnetic force, predicted her trajectory, and quickly launched an attack.
The intense laser pierced Xiao Mei’s right arm, and the Strong Magnetism Ability User seized her right hand along with the steel whip.
“Wait a minute.”
A low voice sounded. Ji Chuan had somehow appeared before everyone.
Xiao Mei retreated behind Ji Chuan, stopping her attack. Everyone watched this scene in surprise.
Only Cui Zixuan trembled behind. Although the person in front of her wore Sunglasses, he was taller and stronger than before.
But she couldn’t be mistaken; this was Number 1!
That powerful oppressive feeling was deeply ingrained in her memory. For the mission’s safety, she was specifically added to the team, so that in case of danger, she could transfer everyone.
“What are you all doing here?”
Seeing Xiao Mei retreat and stop attacking, Yan Guang was somewhat confused about the situation.
The person in front of them was undoubtedly the Stronghold’s Leader. But why did such a powerful Zombie obey his commands? Should they eliminate the Steel Whip Zombie first or recruit this powerful person?
Seeing that the Steel Whip Zombie remained inactive, Yan Guang decided to inquire about the man in front of him.
“I’m Yan Guang from the Esper Base, the person in charge of this operation. May I ask…”
“Fall back! That’s Number 1! He’s a Zombie!”
Cui Zixuan, having suppressed her immense fear, shouted, ready to escape at any moment. However, the team in front of her numbered ten; the previous six had been her limit, and it had taken her a long time to recover.
Upon hearing Cui Zixuan’s warning, everyone was on high alert. They had long heard of Number 1’s exploits, and Cui Zixuan was the closest person to Number 1 that day, so she couldn’t be mistaken.
“What…”
Yan Guang couldn’t believe that a Zombie could have such a form. Now, there was only one choice: eliminate the Zombie.
“Cui Zixuan, are you sure? He killed a very difficult Mutated Species?! We fought together, and he even gave me supplies as a thank you!”
Du Ling looked incredulous, thinking Cui Zixuan had been scared silly by the Steel Whip Zombie.
Yan Guang hesitated upon hearing Du Ling’s words, his gaze fixed on Ji Chuan, fearing any action from him.
It was said that Number 1 possessed many attack methods and could command Zombies.
“Command Zombies… So, the Steel Whip Zombie obeys his orders. He is indeed Number 1, but why isn’t he attacking and is instead communicating?”
Cold sweat beaded on Yan Guang’s forehead. His decision could directly affect the lives of several people present.
“I almost died in front of him! I can’t be wrong! Retreat! Ah!”
Before Cui Zixuan could finish speaking, she found herself kneeling on the ground, just like that day.
“Young Miss, that day, it was only a brief kneeling; I had no intention of killing you.”
Ji Chuan’s low voice filled Cui Zixuan with immense fear. She couldn’t even raise her head to look at his pale face.
“Besides, you took away my enemy. In that case, I should indeed trouble you.”
Cui Zixuan’s eyes trembled violently. She wanted to use her transfer ability, but she couldn’t. She feared a long-range attack would take her down, or even turn her into a corpse obeying commands.
“A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. We’ll leave, just let her go.”
Seeing that Ji Chuan could communicate, Yan Guang tried to see if a retreat was possible. The Steel Whip Zombie and Number 1 were far beyond Mutated Species; this ten-person Elite Squad couldn’t be decimated here.
“Took away my enemy, destroyed the Gate to my Stronghold, injured my subordinates, and now you want to leave?”
Ji Chuan took off his Sunglasses, revealing a pair of scarlet eyes that sent chills down everyone’s spines.
After hearing Ji Chuan’s words, Yan Guang was about to use his Special Ability to attack, but found his hand heavy, and he collapsed to the ground, unable to move.
“Still too slow. If I wanted to kill you, you’d already be dead. I can let you go, but…”
“Don’t be arrogant! Let go of Yan Ge!”
Before Ji Chuan could finish, a young, enthusiastic man launched an attack. He was a very powerful offensive Ability User at the Base, a major combat force in the team.
Yan Ge was a good superior. Seeing Yan Ge controlled, he was very anxious. It was just a Zombie; could it be an opponent for someone with such powerful Special Abilities?
“Xiao Guang, no!”
Yan Ge sensed his subordinate’s intention and wanted to stop him, but it was too late.
Several Shadow Thorns flew towards Ji Chuan. This large-scale attack had killed countless Zombies. Now, he could precisely control the angle of each Shadow Thorn and quickly hit the opponent’s vital points.
Moreover, the technique was very covert, even if it hit an Ability User, they might die before reacting.
However, just as the Shadow Thorns gathered, Xiao Guang, who had roared in anger, turned into a pool of blood amidst several rock walls.
“Xiao Guang!”
Everyone couldn’t believe what they saw. Such a strong Ability User had died before their eyes.
Du Ling was so surprised he couldn’t speak. Wasn’t that technique used by the Mutated Species in the Backpack that day? Why could Ji Chuan use it now…
“I just said I would let you go, but I guess you don’t want to.”
“No! Don’t move!”
Yan Guang on the ground had witnessed what happened to Xiao Guang. He didn’t want anyone else to sacrifice themselves.
Cui Zixuan trembled like a sieve; she felt death drawing closer.
“We were rash, we’ll retreat, tell us your conditions!”
Yan Guang tried his best to prevent anyone from attacking again. If the other side was willing to negotiate and let them go, there was still hope.
“I won’t hurt humans, and I don’t like being disturbed. As for those who attack me like before, I won’t let them go. Understood?”
“Understood, understood! I’ll tell the Leader when we get back! We won’t disturb you again!”
A woman with black lipstick, however, showed excitement in her eyes. She was the Base’s powerful Mental Control Ability User. She always felt that her abilities were far superior to her older sister, Luo Na.
But she had always lived in her sister’s shadow, even after the Apocalypse and the appearance of Special Abilities.
But Ji Chuan presented an opportunity. Controlling him would not only resolve the current crisis and earn merit, but she could also use the powerful Ji Chuan to establish a new position for herself.
Her sister only controlled some tools at the Base; a monster like Ji Chuan was a top combat force with considerable power.
With this in mind, a faint smile appeared on her lips. Luo Na’s control required close contact.
But she was different.
