Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

"How long do you have left in the upper warehouse with the explosives?" Jiang Nian asked calmly.

Iron Fist glanced at the timer, his voice urgent: "Only six minutes left!"

"Evacuate immediately! Follow the structural diagram and head to the bottom escape route at all costs!" Blade gave the order decisively, his voice firm and resolute.

No one dared to delay in the slightest.

Tiger and Dove helped Hawkeye, who was more seriously injured.

Ironfist was responsible for covering the rear and laying small booby traps along the way to slow down any potential pursuers.

Jiang Nian and Dao Feng, one in front and one behind, escorted the team, quickly moving down to the next level along the route indicated by the structural diagram.

Along the way, they encountered several more groups of guards who came to intercept them after hearing the news.

However, with the combined efforts of Jiang Nian, a super fighter, and the elite members of the Dragon Flame Squad, this resistance was quickly and effectively eliminated.

Short bursts of gunfire and hand-to-hand combat echoed throughout the passage, but the team's progress was not significantly affected.

Finally, with less than three minutes left on the countdown, they found the entrance to an escape tunnel located in a hidden corner at the bottom of the base, disguised as a rock surface.

This is a metal door that is thicker and looks more technologically advanced than the airtight doors we've encountered before.

Next to it are complex keypads and biometric identification devices.

"Hound, can it be cracked remotely?"

Blade growled into the communicator; time was of the essence, every second felt like dancing on a knife's edge.

"The interference is too strong, and the remote connection is unstable. It will take at least five minutes!"

The hound's bark was filled with anxiety and helplessness.

Everyone's hearts sank.

five minutes?
They didn't even have three minutes left!

Jiang Nian stepped forward again, solemnly placing his palm on the cold identification panel, his inner force slowly penetrating it.

This time, he sensed an energy circuit and protective mechanism that were far more complex and robust than before.

There appears to be a self-destruct mechanism inside.

"This door has an extremely high level of security and an exceptionally complex internal structure."

“Forced destruction or erroneous attempts could very likely trigger a permanent lock-up or even a partial self-destruct program instantly,” Jiang Nian said in a deep voice, stating the worst-case scenario.

The air seemed to freeze.

The countdown is like the footsteps of death, drawing ever closer.

Sweat dripped from Daofeng's forehead.

The team members gripped their weapons tightly, preparing for a final battle.

At this critical moment, White Dove, who had been following behind the group and taking care of Hawkeye, suddenly remembered something.

He quickly pulled a black card with peculiar patterns from the side pocket of his medical kit.

"Try this! I found it inside the white coat lining of the doctor who was knocked unconscious by Consultant Jiang! I thought it might be useful, so I kept it!"

Blade practically snatched the card and swiped it sharply towards the recognition area.

"Beep,"

A crisp notification sound rang out, and the screen lit up with a green light.

"Highest level authorization verified. Emergency escape route open."

"Warning: The base self-destruct sequence has been initiated. Please evacuate immediately."

The airtight door emitted a low hum and slowly slid open to one side.

Behind it, a deep, sloping passageway exudes the scent of damp earth.

"Go!" Blade roared, shoving the injured Hawkeye inside.

Everyone filed in.

Jiang Nian was the last to enter. Just as the door began to close, he keenly heard a series of violent explosions coming from deep within the base behind him.

And the terrifying sound of the metal structure twisting and tearing.

The entire passageway began to shake violently, with rubble and dust falling from the ceiling.

"Quick! The base is about to completely collapse!"

The passageway was dark and rugged, seemingly created by modifying a natural cave.

Beneath our feet were rough rocks and rudimentary tracks.

Without even taking a breath, the group ran forward along the track, guided only by the light of their tactical flashlights.

The explosion behind us grew closer and closer, like rolling thunder.

The passageway shook more and more violently, as if it would collapse completely at any moment, burying them alive.

"Hold on! There's light ahead!" shouted the tiger leading the charge.

With renewed vigor, everyone sprinted forward with their last ounce of strength.

Finally, they broke through the tunnel entrance.

The dazzling sunlight and fresh air instantly enveloped them.

They were in a secluded valley surrounded by dense forest.

Looking back, one could see the mountain behind them continuously collapsing, thick smoke billowing, and muffled sounds like thunder, as if a giant beast was howling underground.

"Count the number of people!" Blade, leaning on his knees and panting heavily, gave the order in a hoarse voice.

"Group A, Blade, Iron Fist, and Hawkeye are in position!"

"Group B, Advisor Jiang, Tiger, and White Dove are in place!"

"The hound...where is the hound?" Blade's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition surged into his mind.

Just then, the hound's weak but joyful voice, as if it had survived a disaster, came through the communicator.

"Boss... I'm fine... I just set up the last signal relay point near the tunnel entrance..."

"I almost got buried by falling rocks... Ugh, I got a mouthful of dirt... But I've climbed out now..."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a great sense of exhaustion and relief washing over them.

Shortly afterward, the helicopter that was there to pick up the dogs, following an emergency location signal, pierced through the clouds and roared to a stop on an open ground in the valley.

They picked up these exhausted, wounded, but still determined soldiers and put them on the plane.

Sitting in the helicopter, I looked down at the valley below, which was still shrouded in destructive energy and gradually receding into the distance.

Jiang Nian slowly closed his eyes and began to regulate his breathing to recover his almost depleted internal energy.

The helicopter landed smoothly on the helipad of the secret safe house, and the strong winds whipped up by the rotor gradually subsided.

As soon as the hatch opened, Bai Yongxu, who had been waiting outside, immediately came forward with his professional medical team and anxious researchers.

When he saw that Jiang Nian and the members of Long Yan's team, despite being injured, ragged, and with many covered in congealed blood, had miraculously returned, this usually composed security leader couldn't help but feel his eyes redden slightly, and his tense jawline finally relaxed.

"You've worked hard! It's good to be back! It's good to be back!" Bai Yongxu strode forward and patted Jiang Nian and Daofeng's shoulders forcefully, his voice tinged with a barely perceptible sob.

"Reporting, sir! Mission accomplished. Base No. 3 has been confirmed to be completely destroyed."

"We seized some key data and biological samples, and captured a core researcher."

"Many of our soldiers were wounded, but none were killed!"

Despite his exhaustion and pain, Blade straightened his back, stood at attention, saluted, and reported in the clearest and loudest possible voice.

This is Longyan's pride.

"Good! Good! Good!" Bai Yongxu said "good" three times in a row and patted Daofeng's arm heavily.

He immediately turned around and gave orders to the medical team.

"Quickly! Take all the comrades for a full check-up and treatment immediately! Prioritize the seriously wounded!"

Jiang Nian was surrounded by medical staff and underwent an extremely detailed physical examination.

The result was a relief to everyone.

He was mainly suffering from excessive internal energy depletion, nearing the point of exhaustion.

And some organs may be shaken by a severe impact, but the foundation is not damaged and they can recover after a period of rest.

This is undoubtedly a blessing in disguise.

What followed was a highly confidential and tense reporting and analysis meeting.

In the soundproof conference room, Jiang Nian, Dao Feng, and the other team members who were in slightly better condition, together with the help of the projector and the captured artifacts, described in as much detail as possible the structure of the base, the various modified creatures they encountered, the terrifying prototype of the biological weapon, and the most crucial bits and pieces about the "mainframe" and the "Descendant Project".

Every piece of information caused the intelligence analysts and technology advisors present to look grave.

The captured doctor was immediately sent to a heavily guarded special interrogation center, where a top-notch team of experts worked to extract information from him.

After the long meeting, Bai Yongxu specially kept Jiang Nian behind and personally poured him a cup of hot tea.

"Jiang Nian, this time... it's all thanks to you." Bai Yongxu's tone was filled with lingering fear and sincere gratitude.

"Not only did we destroy a crucial stronghold of the enemy and obtain intelligence that could turn the tide, but more importantly, we truly saw just the tip of the iceberg of this organization."

"Their ambitions are far-reaching, and their technological level, especially in bio-genetics, energy weapons, and this technology that combines biology and machinery, has reached a dangerous frontier."

"That 'Plan of Descent' is chilling just from the name alone."

Jiang Nian took the teacup, the warmth emanating from the porcelain. He nodded, his expression equally serious.

"They seem to have an extraordinary obsession with my blood, my genes, or the 'martial arts' power system that I represent."

“I suspect that this ‘Arrival Project’ is likely related to the creation of some kind of ultimate biological weapon, or to some grander conspiracy involving the nature of energy.”

"Your judgment is consistent with our initial analysis," Bai Yongxu said in a deep voice.

"We will concentrate all resources and intensify the analysis of prisoners and data."

"You've worked hard during this time, you need to recover and recharge."

"You don't need to worry about 'iPartment'. I've already asked President Wang to personally take care of Director Wei Zheng."

"Xinghui Capital and Li Tianlan have suffered this loss in silence, and they will definitely not dare to make a move again in the near future."

"You can rest and recuperate, or go back to visit and change your mood."

Upon hearing the names of "iPartment" and Wei Zheng, Jiang Nian felt a strange sensation, as if she had suddenly returned from a bloody, cruel, life-or-death battlefield to an ordinary and warm life.

He nodded.

This battle was very rewarding, and I do need some quiet time to digest and reflect on it, consolidate my cultivation, and integrate the experience gained from those life-or-death battles into my own martial arts system.

A few days later, Jiang Nian felt that his internal energy had recovered by more than half, so he quietly returned to his villa in the city.

Without alerting anyone, he went directly into the gravity training room in the basement.

Amid the familiar humming sound, he adjusted the gravity to 2.0 times and began his restorative training.

He didn't rush to achieve higher multipliers, but instead carefully reviewed and analyzed every detail of the battles with the modified mountain eagle and the enhanced guards.

Reflect on the application of inner strength, the grasp of timing, and the control of power.

He discovered that, after this extreme combat experience, his understanding of internal energy and his micro-management skills seemed to have improved to a new level.

The feeling of touching the barrier of a grandmaster became clearer, although the barrier was still solid, it seemed to have thinned a bit.

Two days later, feeling that he had adjusted his physical and mental state to a good level, Jiang Nian decided to go and visit the "iPartment" crew.

I wonder how those energetic young people have managed their "apartment" while he was away.

When he stepped back into the filming location, which had been converted from an old warehouse, he was greeted by a vibrant atmosphere full of life and creative passion, completely different from before.

The scene setup is more refined and complete.

Apartment rooms 3601 and 3602 are filled with all sorts of small, lifelike items, making them look like a cozy little home shared by a group of young people.

The staff members performed their duties diligently and efficiently.

The actors gathered in twos and threes in the rest area. Some were rehearsing their lines, some were discussing their roles, and some were teasing and joking with each other like the characters in the play, with laughter filling the air.

The arrival of Jiang Nian immediately caused a joyful commotion.

"Teacher Jiang Nian!" Tang Youyou, with her sharp eyes, was the first to spot him and exclaimed in surprise, her face beaming with a genuine smile.

Immediately, Wei Zheng, Hu Yifei, Zeng Xiaoxian, Lü Ziqiao, Chen Meijia, Zhang Wei, Guan Gu Shenqi and everyone else gathered around, greeting him all at once, their concern evident in their words.

"Teacher Jiang, you're finally back! Are you alright? We couldn't get in touch with you before, we were so worried!" Wei Zheng had messy hair that seemed to have been neglected due to his busy schedule, but his eyes were unusually bright and full of energy.

"It's nothing, I just took care of some personal matters. I'm sorry to have worried you all." Jiang Nian smiled, his gaze sweeping over the familiar and vibrant faces.

"Judging from your condition, the filming must be progressing very smoothly?"

"It was more than smooth sailing!" Hu Yifei exclaimed, hands on her hips, a look of pride and satisfaction on her face.

"Our 'iPartment Diary' is quite a hit right now! The number of fans is skyrocketing, and the comment section is buzzing!"

Zeng Xiaoxian immediately chimed in, striking his signature cheeky pose.

"That's right! Just look who's starring! With my looks and talent, I'll be able to charm countless girls and cause a ratings frenzy in no time..."

"Come on, you!" Chen Meijia interrupted him without any politeness, giving him a disdainful glare.

"If it weren't for Teacher Jiang's guidance on the 'naturalistic' acting style, you'd probably still be stuck at the stage of overacting and making exaggerated facial expressions!"

Lu Ziqiao tossed his hair with a flourish, exuding confidence.

“I don’t think I need to act at all. I am Lu Xiaobu himself. Charm is something I’m born with.”

Zhang Wei stood to the side, silently calculating in a small notebook, muttering to himself.

"Given the current level of popularity, once the full episode airs, will my fee for legal aid hotline ads rise to twenty yuan per ad? Maybe I'll even get ads for instant noodles..."

Guan Gu Shenqi, with a serious expression and his distinctive accent, spoke. (End of Chapter)