Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

Jiang Nian's heart sank to the bottom!
The Flint Research Institute!

The theory of higher-dimensional energy!

Based on his blood sample!
The combination of these keywords creates a chain reaction that is enough to make anyone's scalp tingle!
The facts are clear: the purpose of that mysterious organization's attack on this place is obvious.

Ever since Jiang Nian disrupted their plans at Base Three and took their doctor away.

The organization's original development was affected.

Therefore, they not only want to seize the most cutting-edge research results, but also may want to obtain core data related to the source of Jiang Nian's power.

If possible, I would like to use the equipment and test subjects there to create even more terrifying things!

Somewhat similar to the mountain eagle that Jiang had clashed with before.

Through the previous battle, Jiang Nian had gained an understanding of the powerful capabilities of the Mountain Eagles and even these organizations.

No matter what, he absolutely could not allow this organization to continue to develop.

Otherwise, it will definitely pose a huge threat to them!

"I'll be there soon!"

Jiang Nian did not hesitate at all.

He didn't even have time to change out of his training clothes, which were soaked with sweat from his practice, before grabbing his communicator and car keys and rushing out of the villa.

The mission was too urgent, and even he dared not waste too much time.

Otherwise, no one knows what will happen in the future.

If this trend continues, these organizations will become even more powerful, which is not good news for them!
The roar of the engine shattered the tranquility of the suburbs as the black car sped toward the encrypted coordinates sent by Bai Yongxu.

The scenery outside the car window rushed past, blurring into a streak of light.

Jiang Nian's face was cold and his eyes were sharp as knives.

He actually had another reason for wanting to join the mission this time.

That is, his breakthroughs have always had significant problems, and his strength often fails to reach a higher level.

But now.

He actually felt that he had hope.

This time might be the moment when I can successfully reach a higher level and standard!

The designated rendezvous point was not a typical safe house or military base, but a seemingly abandoned cargo airport located on the outskirts of the city.

When Jiang Nian arrived at the address provided by Bai Yongxu, he was shocked by what he saw.

All of this was beyond his imagination; who could have imagined such a dilapidated base?

It turns out to be a backup military base!

A small, high-speed transport plane with sleek lines and subtle paint scheme has started its engine.

The rotors churned the air, emitting a deep roar.

The airport was heavily guarded, staffed entirely by heavily armed and highly skilled special forces soldiers.

Their equipment was superior to that of the Dragon Flame Squad, and their eyes were colder.

They resembled highly efficient war machines.

This is clearly due to the severity of this incident.

Therefore, these soldiers are all real veterans from the battlefield, and are absolutely elite.

Instead of ordinary special forces soldiers.

Bai Yongxu stood next to the transport plane's gangway.

He was wearing a combat uniform with a bulletproof vest over it, and his face was etched with exhaustion and anxiety.

But his eyes were unusually firm.

He doesn't usually need to mobilize people personally.

But this incident happened suddenly, and with the lab watching closely, he had to come out and make a statement.

Upon seeing Jiang Nian get out of the car, he immediately hurried over to greet him.

"The situation is worse than we imagined!"

Bai Yongxu barely exchanged pleasantries and went straight to the point.

The sound remained clear despite the engine noise.

"The Flint Research Institute is not only out of contact, but three minutes ago we received the last abnormal energy pulse signal emanating from its deep underground structure, the intensity of which was comparable to a small nuclear explosion!"

"Then, all signals completely disappeared, including the emergency beacon we had set up in the deepest layer!"

"An energy pulse? Was it an experimental accident, or..."

Jiang Nian felt a chill run down his spine.

Just by listening to the words he used, it's clear that this situation is not to be underestimated.

And the importance of this experimental base to them.

This important experimental base was infiltrated by this organization, which even plundered a lot of technology from it.

And it caused damage!
"It's uncertain! But considering the premise of the mysterious organization's attack, we tend to think it was a man-made energy release, possibly aimed at destroying evidence."

"Or perhaps it's to achieve some purpose we don't yet know about!"

Bai Yongxu's tone was heavy.

This matter has already exceeded his control.

Even if he were to say these words now, he would feel powerless.

There is no good way to make a decision.

"What's more troublesome is that the research institute is located 300 meters underground and has a complex structure."

"Conventional rescue and reconnaissance methods are almost ineffective under pulse interference of that energy level."

"Moreover, we suspect that the area is now filled with high concentrations of energy radiation, and there may be out-of-control experimental subjects as well as enemy personnel who have not been evacuated."

He paused, his gaze towards Jiang Nian carrying an unprecedented solemnity and a hint of barely perceptible pleading.

"Jiang Nian, the risk level of this mission is extremely high."

"We need you as the core of the advance reconnaissance and assault team to determine the true situation inside the research institute, search for possible survivors, recover or destroy top-secret documents, and assess the true purpose and gains of that organization's operation."

"The Dragonfire Squad is currently on another mission. This time, you'll be working with the Dark Blade Team, who are experts in handling supernatural and extreme environmental events."

Bai Yongxu was somewhat worried when he said these words.

The situation was too urgent; otherwise, he wouldn't have wanted to put Jiang Nian in danger.

His previous encounter with this organization had made him realize the danger involved.

The other side has too many technological means, even if Jiang Nian has internal energy.

We may not be able to overcome their technological means.

As Bai Yongxu spoke, three people dressed in special black combat uniforms appeared.

The team members, equipped with high-tech gear that Jiang Nian had never seen before, appeared silently beside the gangway.

The leader was not particularly tall, but he resembled a sharp blade drawn from its sheath.

His aura was cold and restrained as he gave Jiang Nian and Bai Yongxu a simple military salute.

"The Dark Blade Team is ordered to cooperate with Advisor Jiang in his operation."

The other two, one carrying a huge piece of equipment that looked like an energy detection and barrier generation device, were codenamed Bulwark.

The other one had long arms and legs, sharp eyes, and various strange tools and weapons hanging from his waist; his code name was Spirit Sparrow.

The weapons and equipment they built were unlike any of the special forces teams they had ever known before.

Just as Bai Yongxu said, they were all top experts in this field.

Especially the technological equipment they carry, which might actually play a role.

Jiang Nian could sense that all three of them possessed considerable internal energy fluctuations.

Although they are far inferior to him, they are clearly top-tier martial artists who have undergone rigorous training and may have received some kind of enhancement.

Not only that.

Their gazes toward Jiang Nian were scrutinizing, yet also tinged with an instinctive awe of the powerful. "Time is of the essence. Specific mission details and the research institute's structural diagrams will be transmitted to you during the flight."

Bai Yongxu patted Jiang Nian on the shoulder and gave him a final word of advice.

"Remember, safety first! If things become impossible, prioritize your own safety and evacuate! We need you to come back alive!"

Jiang Nian nodded and didn't say anything more.

His relationship with Bai Yongxu had progressed to a point where it no longer needed to be serious.

Moreover, seeing how nervous Bai Yongxu was, he could clearly understand what his main task would be.

He turned and boarded the transport plane with the Dark Blade team.

After the cabin doors closed, the transport plane briefly taxied on the runway.

The plane suddenly pitched up, tore through the clouds, and roared off into the depths of the Gobi Desert to the northwest.

The atmosphere inside the cabin was oppressive.

The three ghosts checked their equipment, occasionally exchanging simple messages with gestures, efficient and silent.

Jiang Nian closed his eyes and focused his mind, making the most of every second to adjust his own state.

At the same time, they were processing the rudimentary structural diagrams and known intelligence about the Flint Research Institute that they had just received.

The Flint Institute's main research focus is on the application of high-dimensional energy theory.

And a study on the relationship between bioenergy fields and spatial stability based on Jiang Nian's blood samples and previously captured clone tissues.

In theory, this place should be conducting extremely cutting-edge basic scientific research.

The aim is to understand and utilize deeper laws governing cosmic energy.

Moreover, this method can be used to enhance a martial artist's strength.

In fact, the laboratory that Jiang Nian contacted had always maintained contact with this side.

All the different equipment they can obtain comes from here.

It could be described as their behind-the-scenes resource department.

But the attack by that mysterious organization cast a shadow over everything.

What do they want to do with this research?
To create even more powerful clones?

Open some kind of channel?

Or will they create devastating energy weapons?

Several hours later, the transport plane began to descend.

"We have arrived over the target area."

"There is strong energy interference below, making direct landing impossible, and you cannot maintain low-altitude hovering. You need to deploy your parachutes at low altitude and land in the designated area. Good luck."

The pilot's voice came through the communicator, accompanied by static.

The hatch opened, and a violent gust of air rushed in instantly.

Below was pitch black, with only the faint coordinates of the landing point flashing on the navigator.

"Jump!"

Without uttering a word, the ghost was the first to leap into the darkness.

Barrier and Sparrow followed closely behind.

As expected of a special team dedicated to handling such matters, they remained remarkably calm in the face of this crisis.

It felt like we had encountered this many times before in previous missions.

Jiang Nian took a deep breath of the cold, dry air of the Gobi Desert, circulated his internal energy to counteract the weightlessness of the fall, and accurately plummeted towards the predetermined location.

The landing process was more difficult than expected.

It wasn't just the energy interference causing the electronic devices to become unstable; there was also a chillingly viscous feeling in the air, as if the laws of the entire space had become somewhat abnormal.

The internal energy circulation within the body also felt slightly sluggish.

This sudden turn of events surprised Jiang Nian slightly.

The four successfully landed on a relatively flat Gobi desert.

They quickly folded their parachutes and concealed their tracks.

"The energy radiation index is severely exceeded, but it is still within the tolerance range of the protective suit. The source of the interference is from inside the mountain three kilometers directly in front."

The detector in Barricade's hand beeped an alarm, and he quickly reported back.

"The communication signal is extremely poor, and contact with the command center at the rear is intermittent." Lingque frowned as she adjusted the communicator.

Everyone was somewhat surprised at this moment; they had only just arrived here and had already almost lost contact with the outside world.

It seems that this organization has set up quite a few traps and mechanisms around here.

Jiang Nian also slowly dispersed his divine sense.

His senses were also greatly suppressed here, the range was shrunk several times, and it became blurry, as if he were looking through a layer of frosted glass.

But he could still clearly sense the direction from the distant mountain range that resembled a crouching giant beast.

A disturbing aftershock of energy emanated from the area.

"The entrance to the research institute should be at the foot of that mountain. Be careful, I have a feeling something inside has come to life."

Jiang Nian said in a deep voice, his sharp eyes gazing at the mountains in the darkness.

The other side had many tricks up their sleeve, and even he found it difficult to understand them.

You can only get a vague, approximate result.

The ghost nodded and gestured for him to move forward.

The Dark Blade team immediately spread out in tactical formation, silently and swiftly infiltrating the target area.

Jiang Nian occupies a core position in the team, serving as both a powerful attacker and the most important source of perception.

The closer you get to the mountain, the stronger the sense of unease becomes.

Unnatural cracks began to appear on the ground, and some gravel seemed to float slightly as if it had lost its gravity.

Sparks of energy, barely perceptible to the naked eye, drifted in the air, occasionally touching the skin and causing a slight tingling sensation.

Finally, they found the secret entrance to the research institute.

A massive alloy door that was originally cleverly disguised as a rock structure.

At this moment, it has been torn apart from the inside by some terrifying force, revealing a hole that is constantly emitting chaotic energy.

Traces of high-temperature melting remain at the edge of the hole.

And some charred, unrecognizable tissue fragments.

"Forced demolition? How much energy would that require?"

The Barrier stared at the twisted alloy wreckage, his voice filled with shock.

"It's not a conventional explosive; it's more like an energy burst caused by a direct internal impact."

Lingque examined the traces, her tone grave.

Jiang Nian squatted down and used his finger to dab some of the charred material from the edge of the hole.

Hold it to your nose and take a gentle sniff.

A mixture of ozone, burnt protein, and a certain indescribable sweet and pungent odor rushed into my nostrils.

His brows furrowed tightly.

"There are residual odors from biological experimental subjects, and they are very mixed, with more than one type."

He stood up, his gaze fixed on the bottomless, dark entrance.

"The situation inside is probably more complicated than we anticipated."

"Maintain the highest level of alert, we're going in."

The ghost's voice remained cold, but he gripped the strange rifle in his hand and stepped into the cave first.

The moment I stepped into the research institute, a strange smell, a mixture of burnt, bloody, chemical reagents and ozone, hit me.

Most of the emergency lights in the passageway were broken, with only a few still flickering stubbornly, providing a weak and eerie light source. (End of Chapter)