Chapter 953
The Era of Superpowers
"For example, like this..."
Li Xiao, who had been silent the whole time, stretched out a hand with a faint smile.
The hand was bathed in a golden light starting from the wrist and flowing down to the fingertips.
When his entire left hand was covered in golden light, this strange scene attracted the attention of everyone present.
However, this is not the end.
The golden palm opened, and finally extended one finger.
Point your index finger in the air and slowly draw it downwards.
A white vacuum line, tearing through the air, appeared out of thin air.
Then, to the astonishment of all the officers, the vacuum slash flew towards the wall like a bullet.
Without a sound, a deep slash appeared on the reinforced concrete wall.
You can even see several of the steel bars that have been cut off.
"There's such a thing!"
The group hadn't recovered yet.
Then you could see that everything in the room was floating up.
From large items like unoccupied chairs to small items like ballpoint pens, books, and lighters in their hands.
Seeing Zhan Lan raise one hand upwards, they realized that this phenomenon was due to the beautiful woman's ability.
After making sure everyone had seen clearly, Zhan Lan lowered her hand.
The objects that had just been suspended in the air fell back to their original positions, exactly as they had been before.
I witnessed two superpowers in a row.
Every officer present couldn't help but rub their eyes hard.
One officer even got up and touched the marks on the wall.
Only then did I finally believe that I wasn't seeing things.
Faced with the facts, they had no choice but to believe them.
After all, even if it really was a trick by Zheng Zha and his group, they couldn't see any trace of it now, or rather, it was beyond their comprehension.
Zheng Zha looked at the old acquaintance and spoke again:
“Andrei should know better, after all, he has seen more with his own eyes, and there are those soldiers too, these things cannot be faked.”
"After all, our abilities are more suited to combat than demonstrations."
Other officers who had heard a little about it but didn't understand it looked at Andrei, a middle-aged major general, who nodded solemnly.
Zheng Zha smiled and continued:
"This is the reason why we have been able to fight against the Decepticons for a hundred years and still survive."
That era was also known to humanity at the time as the Age of Superpowers.
"It can be said that if it weren't for the existence of such a monstrous thing as the AllSpark Cube, humanity could have become the master of the Earth again as early as the era of superpower awakening."
In response to Zheng Zha's summary.
After a long silence, the other party...
The voice from the communicator then rang out again.
This is the third type of sound and color compared to the previous ones.
"Although everything you say is unbelievable, if what you say is true, then you may be the last hope for this world!"
"Of course, they are also the last savior of our US government..."
Before he could finish speaking, a heated discussion broke out on the other end of the communicator.
The officer in the room was quite certain that he might have become a witness to history.
After a while.
The voice came through the communicator.
“If possible, I will have Andrei send three thousand soldiers to escort you to Military Base No. 1.”
"This is currently the most well-equipped base in our military. I think we need to meet and discuss this in detail..."
"Of course, this is also related to your mission."
The presence of Zheng Zha and his group had a significant impact on the US government and military leadership, especially their descriptions of the terrible future environment of Earth.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Earth is about to be destroyed.
But human evolution also excited and shocked them.
That's why they immediately suggested that Zheng Zha and his group go to the so-called Military Base No. 1.
After all, they trusted their own eyes more than they trusted old-fashioned communicators and cameras.
However, this suggestion was ultimately rejected by Zheng Zha and his group.
Of course, the refusal wasn't about going to this Military Base No. 1, since Chu Xuan had already said so from the beginning.
At present, the only two forces are the Decepticons and the humans.
It's pretty straightforward to decide which faction these two sides should join; it's definitely more convenient for the human side.
After all, they are human beings, and they have a natural advantage.
Therefore, contacting high-ranking U.S. officials and the military is an inevitable step.
Otherwise, searching for a tiny spark on this entire continent, with Moss and all sorts of future technologies rendered obsolete, would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
It's unrealistic to rely solely on Zhan Lan's mental scan.
Not to mention now, after learning of the terrifying number of Decepticons.
Even they said it was a bit difficult.
It's only been eight days now. No matter how heavy the losses, the US military must still have a large army and various types of firearms.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that his strength is at its peak.
At the very least, it can hold back some of the Decepticons.
Therefore, obtaining assistance from the US government and military is key to completing this main mission.
Zheng Zha refused the escort of more than three thousand soldiers, as it was rather bureaucratic.
In Chen Zilong's words, "The world is about to end, so let's not do this kind of ridiculous nonsense."
Leaving aside the lack of aircraft, having three or four thousand soldiers with them is less desirable than letting them set off on their own.
Otherwise, the sheer size of the target might attract another wave of Decepticons, sparking a major war.
They were naturally not afraid and even somewhat welcoming, but those three thousand soldiers were gone, a complete loss.
So after a short rest.
It was still dark when Zheng Zha and his group obtained the coordinates of Base One.
The bad habits of the US government have resurfaced.
Inexplicably, a team of scientists claiming to be researchers appeared in this Base No. 7.
They want to conduct blood tests on Zheng Zha and the others.
Moreover, these people are truly sharp-eyed. When they heard the soldiers say that an oval-shaped light shield would appear to protect Zheng Zha and the others after they were attacked, they immediately recognized the danger.
Everyone guessed that this wasn't a superpower, but rather a special gadget.
He simply reached out and asked for it.
Although this situation was somewhat disgusting, Zhan Lan and the others had already anticipated it.
Having found a private room, Xiao Honglu dealt with all of them by himself.
The Soul-Capturing Eye, combined with Chu Xuan's hypnotic suggestion.
While it may not be a permanent effect, it should last for several dozen days.
Actually, if it weren't for the existence of special items like the Spark Source...
Li Xiao had already deployed the nanomechanical insects.
It would be simpler to just turn them all into puppets.
In fact, it's not just Xiao Honglu; the Book of the Dead also contains many spells that control ordinary people.
For someone of Zhan Lan's and Zheng Zha's level, using it is quite simple.
After a short rest.
Everyone declined Andrei's invitation to breakfast. Then, right before everyone's eyes, Xiao Honglu opened his mouth and spat out a small, toy-like wooden boat.
What was originally the size of a palm grew rapidly after coming out of the mouth.
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a large wooden ship, about twenty meters long, with exquisite patterns.
As the spirit stones were placed in the groove at the bottom of the boat, the wooden boat rose up without wind, carrying Zheng Zha and the others into the air.
Finally, it transformed into a streak of dark light and disappeared into the sky above the base in the valley.
The Green Goblin skateboard was temporarily taken offline, but Chu Xuan and Xiao Honglu were prepared for this.
For short distances, there are flying brooms.
For long distances, the preparation is this flying artifact under your feet.
It is a cultivation tool made by Xiao Honglu.
The knowledge and techniques of weapon crafting were exchanged from the Main God Space, while the raw materials were stockpiled from the Harry Potter world.
The wooden boat is named the Sky-Piercing Shuttle.
It is applicable to spiritual power, true essence power, and mental power, and can also be driven by spirit stones and energy stones.
If Ziyuan and Guo Lin from The Mummy saw this flying boat, they would definitely say it looks very familiar.
Because this was made by Xiao Honglu based on the underground shuttle.
A thick, spindle-shaped spiritual energy shield covered the brown wooden boat.
Outside the protective barrier, the wind howled, while inside, all was quiet.
On the canoe.
"Who gave them the courage? The US government?"
"The US government is practically bankrupt, and they're still doing these things."
"Are they a bunch of idiots? We still don't understand what's going on."
Is this some kind of sham – plucking feathers from a passing goose, a habit they've developed?
Listening to Cheng Xiao's blunt criticism, Zheng Zha couldn't help but feel both angry and amused, thinking about the high-sounding arguments made by those people earlier.
Sitting next to him, Chen Zilong chimed in:
“Cheng Xiao, you’ve never dealt with them in the real world.”
"Let's just say they're a joke, they act like lunatics all the time."
"Even at the United Nations, it often goes awry."
Saito Kazuya recalled how some people had been acting superior and making sarcastic remarks earlier:
"If Zhan Lan hadn't made it clear right away that due to time constraints, humanity wouldn't be able to evolve yet."
"I'm afraid they'll go even crazier."
Zhan Lan turned around and shook her head, saying:
"I don't think what I'm saying will have any effect. The US government certainly won't give up so easily."
"This time, the same thing will probably happen again when we go to Base One."
"I just hope they know their limits, otherwise things will get interesting."
After setting the target, Xiao Honglu, who was piloting the flying boat, glanced at Chu Xuan, who was sitting quietly, before turning around and joining the chat.
"Actually, I think this is a good sign, because it shows that the United States has not been completely intimidated by Megatron, and even believes that it has the potential to retaliate."
Otherwise, those people definitely wouldn't have had that attitude.
"Actually, I think it would be the same whether it's the United States, Russia, or China; the only difference is the methods."
"After all, any national government would take some action when faced with such a situation."
"If we really succeed, we will either seize or destroy the source of fire."
"In the end, this world is still about who has the bigger fist and who calls the shots."
The US government's apparent concern for us, even their apparent obedience, is simply because they still need our strength, and that's why they dare not offend us.
Xiao Honglu's words were quite fair.
There is no national discrimination involved; it is simply a normal behavior of human forces.
At the national level, it's not just about justice and evil, and it has nothing to do with political stance.
It's like a war, only this time it's more serious than a war, a battle between two races.
Moreover, humans are currently the weaker party.
Zheng Zha nodded in agreement: "Our ancestor once said, 'Don't flaunt your wealth.'"
"At first, I didn't understand why Chu Xuan wouldn't allow the use of Moss and those futuristic technological gadgets."
"After all, there's no AllSpark Cube in here, and future technology is more convincing, isn't it?"
"Now that I think about it, Chu Xuan didn't want the US military, or rather, humanity, to discover these things, right?"
Zhan Lan seemed surprised that Zheng Zha could think of that, and looked at him with astonishment before speaking.
"They don't understand or can't say anything about things like human evolution and superpowers, so they haven't taken any rash actions."
"What if we really use items like the Green Goblin skateboard, lightsaber, and plasma cannon right from the start?"
"I'm afraid even if they don't say anything, they'll take other actions, and that would be bad if it affected us."
"And as far as I know, the United States is an expert at doing this kind of thing."
Listening to Zheng Zha and the others chatting, Li Xiao and Zhao Yingkong, who were sitting at the back of the wooden boat, looked up.
A pale, fish-white light appeared on the dim horizon.
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Li Qingqing opened her eyes groggily.
After a moment of confusion, I remembered something.
He sat up abruptly in bed, and only after seeing the eight black backpacks beside the bed by the light of the overhead fluorescent lamp did he feel relieved and let out a sigh of relief.
She glanced at the alarm clock on the table: 6:10.
Then he decided not to sleep anymore.
He got up and took off the clothes he had been wearing all day, which were even stained with a lot of blood.
Li Qingqing, who was naked, didn't seem to mind at all that there was another person in the room, and that he was a man.
He rummaged through his eight backpacks and found a small-sized combat uniform to put on.
After changing her clothes, Li Qingqing remembered someone's instructions before she went to bed last night.
He picked up the treatment potion and the antidote from the bedside and drank a small sip of each.
With his eyes closed, he felt the tingling and itching of the wounds on his body, and put on the black leather shoes that could protect his calves again, tucking the camouflage pants legs in.
He then stood up and went to the only table in the duty room.
Besides the alarm clock, there's something else on this table.
There was also a disassembled assault rifle on top, with various parts scattered on it, and bright orange bullets lying around the edges.
Hold the cold handle.
Li Qingqing began assembling the equipment meticulously.
She didn't know what she was doing, but she felt she should find something to do.
At least this way I won't overthink things.
As for whether this will allow her to live a couple more days, or even live past today.
That's not something that bothers her.
"Didn't you get a little more sleep?"
Qingchen's gentle voice rang out.
He then got up and took out a training uniform from his backpack.
"Please, uncle, not everyone is a genius like you, able to be so oblivious to a corpse."
"I'm just an ordinary person, okay?"
As she spoke, Li Qingqing rolled her eyes at him in annoyance.
The nineteen-year-old girl's face immediately turned red.
As fate would have it, Qingchen had just taken off his shirt, revealing a muscular physique that didn't look like that of a patient at all. (End of Chapter)