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Chapter 915 Maintain an Optimistic Mindset
Chapter 915 Maintain an Optimistic Mindset
“Okay, let’s do it this way!” Zhao De made the decision with a bang, and then quickly made specific arrangements. “Old Wu, Zhang Xiang, and Qingchuan, the three of you go with Xiao Li first and seize the control center as soon as possible; the rest of the brothers and I will follow this friend to find and activate the so-called backup processor. Report the progress immediately once we make contact.”
Everyone responded enthusiastically and began preparations in earnest—adjusting equipment, checking weapons… In no time, they were all ready to go.
Just as the two teams were about to depart, the young leader suddenly reached out and stopped them, solemnly saying:
"Remember to keep communication open. If any party encounters danger, immediately notify others for support. Another very important point: no matter what happens, never act rashly! Our only goal is to safely take over the entire system and then completely destroy it."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Old Wu replied in a deep voice, "Don't worry, young man, we can handle this." With that, he turned and walked towards the door, his companion following closely behind, gradually disappearing into the darkness…
Meanwhile, the other team also began to move towards their destination. Leading the way, Xiao Li occasionally turned back to make sure his teammates were keeping up and no one was left behind; Zhao De followed closely behind, vigilantly watching for any potential threats in their surroundings.
"You remember the route, right, Xiao Li?" Qingchuan asked softly as they walked, her tone calm but with a hint of urgency.
"Of course, no problem, Sister Qing!" Xiao Li returned a smile, though his face still showed signs of fatigue, he tried his best to maintain an optimistic attitude. "I could find this place with my eyes closed, and besides, as long as I'm careful, nothing will happen!"
"Hmm...everyone must proceed with extreme caution," Old Zhang, walking at the back, whispered. "No matter what, we must survive to see the day of victory!"
Just as everyone was encouraging each other, a bright light suddenly flashed in the distance—it seemed that someone had been waiting there for a long time...
"Stop! It looks like someone's there!" Zhang Xiang immediately whispered a warning, instinctively raising his spear in a defensive stance.
"Who is it?!" Qingchuan shouted.
The light paused for a moment, then a figure slowly emerged from the darkness, holding a small flashlight. The person was dressed in similar equipment to them, and seemed to be part of the same group.
"We're on the same side!" The newcomer raised his hands in a friendly gesture. "I'm Xiao Wang. You're going to the control center, right?"
Qingchuan breathed a slight sigh of relief, but she didn't completely let her guard down: "Xiao Wang? We don't know you."
Zhang Xiang followed up, saying, "How did you know where we were going? And how did you get here?"
Xiao Wang quickly explained, "I'm one of the technicians at the base, and also a friend of Brother Zhao De. I heard about your upcoming operation and wanted to come and help. I know this route very well, so I can show you the way." He glanced at Xiao Li and continued, "Brother Xiao Li should also know me; we've met in the maintenance room."
Upon hearing Xiao Wang's words, Xiao Li seemed to remember something: "Oh! You're the one who often comes to repair the communication equipment... right? You're definitely one of our own."
Chapter 916 Rebels
Chapter 916 Rebels
"Alright, since we're all working towards the same goal, then we'll trouble you to show us the way." Qingchuan said cautiously, though she had temporarily accepted Xiao Wang, she still remained somewhat wary. "But I hope you understand the importance of this mission, and please don't do anything that might hinder us."
"Don't worry, Sister Qing, my goal is the same as yours," Xiao Wang replied sincerely. "Let's head to the control room as soon as possible so we can rendezvous with the other team sooner."
So, after ensuring there was no danger, the four of them, along with the newly joined Xiao Wang, continued on according to the original plan. Xiao Wang walked at the front, guiding the way; Qingchuan stayed close to Xiao Li, constantly monitoring the surroundings; Lao Wu and Zhang Xiang brought up the rear to ensure the team's safety. The group moved silently through the narrow, dimly lit passage.
After walking for a long time, we finally arrived near our destination. We could see the lights in the distance clearly; that was the gate leading to the control center.
"Look, there's movement over there!" Xiao Li suddenly whispered a warning to everyone, and they immediately hid behind a corner to observe.
It turned out that several guards were gathered outside the door, exchanging words.
"Do you think the higher-ups really sent a wave of elite troops to deal with those rebels?" one of the men, who seemed to be the captain, asked.
Another person replied, "That should be correct. After all, the entire system is now under their control. How can they not send some capable subordinates?"
"Hmph! No matter how many come, it won't make a difference." Another person chuckled contemptuously. "As long as we hold this place firmly, we have nothing to fear from anyone destroying the core system!"
Hearing this, everyone felt a surge of urgency. It was clear the enemy had learned of their arrival and taken precautions. At this moment, only by quickly devising an attack strategy could they seize the initiative!
"What should we do? We definitely can't just charge in," Zhang Xiang said anxiously.
“We can’t charge blindly,” Qingchuan pondered for a moment before suggesting, “We can try to lure these guards away…”
No sooner had he finished speaking than Lao Wu suddenly said, "Leave it to me, I'll distract them." As he spoke, he checked his equipment and nodded to his teammates.
"In a moment, just run out that corridor and make some noise." Qingchuan quickly devised a plan and pointed in the other direction to tell Lao Wu the specific route. Then we'll take the opportunity to quickly get inside and solve the problem!
"Understood." Old Wu nodded, then quietly left his hiding place and headed in the opposite direction...
Sure enough, not long after, hurried footsteps and exclamations came from afar. Clearly, the guards outside had been successfully distracted and were chasing after the direction where Old Wu had disappeared...
"The opportunity has come! Hurry up and follow!" Without any time to waste, Qingchuan immediately called to the other members to follow. In a brief moment, the group quickly passed through the gate and headed straight inside.
As they drew closer, the atmosphere in the control center seemed to grow stronger, each heartbeat conveying a sense of tension and anticipation.
Just as they were about to reach the central area, a strange feeling suddenly came over them—as if a pair of cold eyes were silently watching them from the shadows…
Chapter 917 The Key Site
Chapter 917 The Key Location
"and many more!"
Just before they were about to cross the last line of defense and enter the true heartland, Qingchuan suddenly called out to everyone, "There's a really bad feeling... it seems..." She frowned and looked into the darkness.
"Can't you feel it? It's too quiet here, almost too quiet," Qingchuan said in a low voice, her tone clearly wary.
Xiao Wang nodded. "It is a bit strange. Usually, there should be surveillance cameras and guards at this time."
"They might be waiting for us to walk right into their trap." Zhang Xiang looked around, gripping his gun tightly, ready for battle.
Qingchuan kept her eyes fixed on the shadows ahead. After a few seconds of mental calculation, she said to the group, "We'll split into two groups. Xiao Li and Xiao Wang, you two come in with me to scout ahead, try to keep a low profile. Zhang Xiang, you stay on the perimeter and come in to provide support immediately if anything seems amiss."
"Understood, Sister Qing." The group replied softly and quickly dispersed as arranged.
The door to the control room wasn't as sturdy as I'd imagined; it seemed to be deliberately luring intruders in.
But the more this happened, the more Qingchuan felt something was amiss. The three of them carefully made their way through the narrow passageway, their lamps barely illuminating the small area in front of them.
Just as the three were about to turn a corner, a bright light suddenly shone from the other side, almost blinding them instantly!
"Who goes there! Don't move!" A deep, powerful male voice followed, clearly belonging to an elite soldier who had undergone specialized training.
The other side pointed a tactical flashlight directly at them, and the blinding light forced Qingchuan and the others to instinctively raise their arms to shield their eyes from the intense light.
In that split second, Xiao Wang was the first to react and tried to speak: "Don't misunderstand—" but he was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
Two muffled thuds were heard, followed by the heavy thud of a heavy object falling to the ground.
"No one is allowed to speak! Lie down!" Then another completely unfamiliar yet equally threatening voice came.
This sudden turn of events put everyone on edge instantly.
Xiao Li immediately raised his weapon to his shoulder, ready to retaliate, but before he could make a move, he unexpectedly heard a familiar voice softly say from the side: "We're on the same side, don't move... It's me, Lao Wu."
It turns out that what just happened was just a smokescreen.
Sure enough, the two "guards" who had been lying on the ground slowly sat up and relit their night vision equipment.
"The real show is yet to come, brothers. Come on, let's take care of the rest of the enemies." Old Wu smiled smugly and then waved to his companions to continue forward.
After confirming that it was safe, the group quickened their pace and headed deeper into the control center.
Occasionally, one or two patrolmen could be seen along the way, but they were either cleverly bypassed by Lao Wu or simply knocked down to the ground and no longer posed any obstacle.
When they finally pushed open the door to the core area, the scene that greeted them made everyone gasp.
In the spacious hall, hundreds of workbenches and various displays were neatly arranged, constantly showing complex data; the walls were covered with rows of monitoring screens, displaying the dynamic changes of the situation in every corner of the base in real time...
This is undoubtedly the most crucial place on this trip!
Chapter 918 Closing System Access
Chapter 918 Closing System Access
"Find the key program that disables system privileges quickly. We must complete the mission and evacuate this place as soon as possible!" Zhao De remained vigilant, constantly scanning his surroundings to ensure everything was in order.
Just as everyone began to carry out their respective tasks, a series of hurried footsteps approached from outside the hall.
"Damn it... someone's coming!" Zhang Xiang was the first to notice something was wrong. He quickly lowered his body and hid among the tables while signaling to his other companions to be on alert...
"Brother Zhao, this is a huge problem! There are at least a dozen fully armed guys heading this way!" Old Wu, who was closest to the door, reported in a low voice. "What do we do? We're trapped here with no way to escape!"
Faced with this sudden and perilous situation, Zhao De's slender shoulders seemed to bear an immense burden, yet there was no sign of retreat in his eyes. He firmly stated, "We cannot afford to give up now! We must complete the final step before we can consider how to escape... Is everyone ready for battle?"
"Ready!" the others responded, each taking up their weapons and assuming a fighting stance.
At that moment, a commotion arose outside the door, growing louder and louder until the last iron door was suddenly kicked open from the outside...
"Stop right there! You're surrounded!" A large number of soldiers in military green camouflage uniforms, armed with rifles and cannons, rushed into the house and quickly formed a semi-circular cordon, pointing at the people in the room.
The leader was a burly man with scars on his face who looked like an experienced commander.
"Give up the resistance and surrender obediently, little girl~" The man chuckled, a slight smile playing on his lips, seemingly unconcerned about the situation.
"I'd like to see what could possibly motivate an agent as skilled as you to take such a huge risk and carry out this extremely dangerous secret mission deep behind enemy lines?"
"Stop talking nonsense, we don't have time to play games with you." Qingchuan stared coldly at the commander, her weapon showing no sign of being lowered. She knew very well that showing weakness at this moment would only put her team in an even more passive position.
The commander seemed unsurprised by Qingchuan's attitude. He waved his hand, signaling the soldiers to take a few steps back: "I understand how you feel right now, but please believe me, there's no point in resisting here... and I'm also very curious, how did you manage to break through all the blockades to get this far?"
Qingchuan gave a cold laugh: "Since you're curious, shouldn't you cherish this life and live it to the fullest?" As she spoke, her finger twitched slightly, as if she were ready to pull the trigger at any moment.
Meanwhile, hiding behind the workbench, Lao Wu secretly communicated with Xiao Wang using hand gestures. "On my signal, we'll rush out together!" Lao Wu's eyes gleamed with determination. "We must make sure Zhao De completes the operation."
Xiao Wang nodded in response, knowing that his only option now was to fight his way out. Meanwhile, Xiao Li was quickly surveying his surroundings, trying to find an opportunity to create chaos.