Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

The cold mountain wind, carrying the fresh scent of the forest, filled Jiang Nian's lungs, and he greedily took a few breaths.

He barely managed to suppress the metallic taste in his throat and the burning pain in his internal organs.

The continuous battles were taking their toll, even on him.

At this moment, he even admired those mysterious organizations for being able to launch attacks against them continuously.

It hasn't stopped much to this day.

He leaned against a huge rock, slowly slid down to the ground, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Father!"

Zero immediately squatted down beside him, her little hands nervously gripping his arm.

Leaving his familiar environment and nutrient tank and being exposed to the vast and unfamiliar natural world was also a huge shock for him.

Zero was clearly not used to the surrounding environment yet, and seeing Jiang Nian's somewhat weak appearance, he naturally felt a little afraid.

"It's okay, just take a rest."

Jiang Nian's voice was hoarse as she patted the back of his hand to comfort him.

In fact, his physical condition can continue, but he needs to fully recover to some extent.

The laboratory suffered extensive damage.

He probably won't be able to contact them for a very short time.

For safety reasons, he needs to get himself back to a better state.

He needs to regain some strength as soon as possible; this place is not absolutely safe!

If the organization's scavengers can pinpoint highly confidential research institutes, they might be able to track them down here as well.

He closed his eyes and tried to circulate his internal energy to heal his injuries, but his meridians were like a dried-up riverbed, and his internal energy was almost completely exhausted. Even the slightest movement brought a stinging pain like being pricked by needles.

The consequences of withstanding that energy beam head-on were more severe than expected.

Not only were his internal organs damaged, but there also seemed to be a residual, scorching foreign energy that was constantly eroding his vitality.

"Internal energy disorder."

Ling stood by, watching Jiang Nian slowly recover.

But then, he suddenly spoke these words slowly.

It turns out they saw through Jiang Nian's current state.

He hesitated for a moment, then extended his slightly pale finger and gently touched the wound on Jiang Nian's vest.

Jiang Nian's body stiffened slightly, and he subconsciously wanted to dodge, but Zero's finger had already fallen.

What followed was an extremely wonderful process.

Normally, other people's internal energy would be rejected when it enters the body, but Zero, as a clone, was able to perfectly integrate his internal energy into it.

This internal energy was not powerful, but it was exceptionally pure, and a cool and comfortable feeling came from the damaged meridians and internal organs.

Jiang Nian suddenly opened her eyes and stared at Zero in shock.

Not only can he interfere with mechanical units, but he can also directly transmit internal energy for healing?
For these martial artists, this was not a particularly difficult thing.

However, just as he had thought, the repulsion of these internal forces seemed to have some effect.

But Zero doesn't seem to repel itself!

In a sense, he could even become his own personal wet nurse.

Ling felt uneasy under Jiang Nian's gaze and explained in a low voice, "I feel that it is very similar to my power, and I can calm it down."

He seemed unable to accurately describe the process, acting only on instinct.

Even so, it was enough to shock Jiang Nian.

"That's enough, thank you, Zero."

Jiang Nian suppressed the turmoil in her heart and spoke gently.

Zero's help was undoubtedly a timely help; although it couldn't restore his fighting strength immediately, it at least stabilized his injuries.

The biggest hidden danger has been eliminated!

He must reassess the value and dangers of zero.

The organization's willingness to go to such lengths is likely not simply for the sake of a perfect clone.

The secret hidden within Zero may hold the key to the success or failure of the organization's ultimate plan.

Moreover, these system capabilities do not seem to be fully developed, and it is unknown to what extent they can be developed.

After a short rest, Jiang Nian forced himself to stand up.

He must contact Bai Yongxu as soon as possible.

The research institute was attacked, and the situation is unclear. He and Zero are missing, and things outside are probably in chaos.

He touched his body; the encrypted communicator had been lost sometime during the previous battle.

Fortunately, he had a habit of sewing a tiny emergency locator beacon inside his underwear.

He activated it as a last resort; once the signal was sent, his location would be exposed.

But it also means that rescue will arrive as quickly as possible.

In order to better contact the organization, now is the time for him to make a choice.

"We'll wait here for a while; someone will come to pick us up."

Jiang Nian said to Ling, and found a rocky depression that was sheltered from the wind and had a relatively open view, and hid with Ling.

The wait wasn't long; about half an hour later, the low rumble of rotors cutting through the air came from the horizon.

A stealth helicopter painted in jungle camouflage and without any markings emerged from the clouds like a ghost and hovered precisely above them.

As the rope ladder descended, several fully armed soldiers quickly slid down, and upon landing, immediately dispersed in tactical formation to maintain vigilance.

The leader was none other than Ghost. He strode up to Jiang Nian, his eyes sweeping over Jiang Nian and Zero beneath his mask, and he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Advisor Jiang, it's good that Ling is alright."

The ghost's voice remained cold, but a sense of relief could be heard in it.

It is clear that the attack on the laboratory has had a significant impact on them as well.

Moreover, it's clear that these soldiers may have just left the battlefield, and the crisis hasn't been completely resolved yet.

"The research institute repelled the attackers, but suffered considerable losses. Chief Bai is very worried about you."

The ghost quickly reported the specific details.

"I'm fine, Zero was a great help."

Jiang Nian spoke succinctly, and with the help of You Hun, he stood up and led Ling up the rope ladder.

The atmosphere inside the helicopter cabin was heavy.

Bai Yongxu's video was already waiting inside the cabin. Only when he saw Jiang Nian and Ling Anquan did the anxiety on his face ease a little.

"Old Bai, how's the research institute doing?"

Jiang Nian asked directly. He knew how important the research institute was to Lao Bai and his team, and that it would definitely suffer significant damage from the organization's attack.

"Nearly 40% of the defense system has been destroyed, and the number of casualties is still being tallied," Bai Yongxu said in a somber tone.

"The Dark Blade team was all wounded, with Barrier being the most seriously injured, but his life is not in danger. It's thanks to you that some of the enemies were drawn away, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable."

This attack was so terrible and unexpected that even they couldn't handle it perfectly, which led to the heavy losses at the laboratory.

Although it was just a simple report of these data, Jiang Nian knew from Bai Yongxu's furrowed brows that things were definitely not that simple.

Bai Yongxu paused, then looked sharply at Zero.

“We analyzed the combat data and found that the Scavengers experienced approximately 73 seconds of communication disruption and disorganized coordination during their pursuit of you.”

"Jiang Nian, does this match the information you reported earlier?"

Zero is also crucial to them, so when an anomaly occurs there, their lab also receives the relevant data.

Jiang Nian nodded: "It's Zero's ability. Not only can he accurately sense the enemy's weaknesses, but he also seems to be able to emit a special high-frequency fluctuation that can interfere with or even affect the actions of highly mechanized units to some extent."

He also mentioned that Zero had opened a hidden passage in the abandoned base.

Bai Yongxu and the ghost beside him fell silent, with only the roar of the helicopter engine echoing in the cabin.

The capabilities demonstrated by Zero have far exceeded the scope of clones or biological weapons.

The abandoned base, in particular, has always been their most hidden secret, and it contains many passages that even Bai Yongxu and his professional researchers have been unable to find and open.

And Zero did it with incredible ease.

"I understand."

Bai Yongxu took a deep breath. "Zero's importance has been elevated once again. His placement and subsequent research require a reassessment at the highest level."

"Jiang Nian, your opinion is of utmost importance."

Jiang Nian was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "He saved my life. Assuming he is harmless and controllable, I suggest focusing on protection and guidance rather than simply imprisoning and researching him."

“He seems to be crucial to the organization’s plans, and we must make sure he’s on our side.”

"I will convey your opinion in its entirety," Bai Yongxu said solemnly.

He could naturally understand what Jiang Nian meant, and in fact, he didn't want to hurt such a young child.

Therefore, under stable circumstances, he would never act rashly.

"You should go back to the base first. It's one of our core safe houses, and it's kept strictly confidential. You and Zero both need to undergo a full check-up and treatment."

Communication ends.

The helicopter sped off in the opposite direction from the research institute, quickly leaving the mountain range shrouded in tension behind.

Several hours later, the helicopter landed at a secret base called "Xuanwu," which was converted from a huge underground cavern.

The scale and defense level here are far superior to those of the previous research institutes.

The previous laboratory was just a scientific research center, and it was located near the city.

At this moment, they were in a military base, a place specifically for training various special forces soldiers and top-level soldiers.

Normally, Jiang Nian and his group would hardly be qualified to enter this place; they were only allowed in because of the urgency of the situation.

Jiang Nian and Ling were taken to different medical areas for examination.

Jiang Nian's injuries are mainly due to overexertion of internal energy and internal organ turmoil. With the base's top-notch medical equipment and his own strong recovery ability, he is expected to recover within a few days.

The zero result from the inspection once again shocked the expert group.

Three days later, Jiang Nian's injuries had basically healed, and his internal strength had also recovered to about 70-80%.

He was invited to the command center by Bai Yongxu.

"The scavenger squad that attacked the research institute was completely wiped out."

Bai Yongxu got straight to the point: "We captured some of the wreckage, and the technical department is performing reverse engineering. Our preliminary assessment is that their technological level, especially in energy weapons and individual soldier protection, is at least ten years ahead of ours."

"Moreover, they came prepared and have a very good understanding of our defense system."

"Is there a mole on the inside?" Jiang Nian's eyes turned cold.

Being so familiar with the laboratory requires more than just high-tech expertise.

It's important to understand that the various codes in the laboratory are not only a mixture of biophysics and chemistry, but also include various military techniques and special personnel codes, making them very difficult to crack if you're not an insider.

"We can't rule out that possibility, but it's more likely that the organization infiltrated our intelligence network using some kind of technology we don't know." Bai Yongxu rubbed his temples.

He was also very reluctant to believe this fact.

But given the reality, he had no choice but to start thinking things through.

"This attack was less of a forced assault and more of a precise test and positioning."

"Test Zero's abilities? Locate his position?"

“Very likely.” Bai Yongxu pulled up an encrypted file.

He paused, then said, word by word, "The organization's perfect cloning program may ultimately aim to create powerful biological soldiers."

Everything was exactly as they had predicted; those scavengers and the previous cyborgs were more like mass-produced products or experimental subjects.

If they obtain Zero, they can mass-produce super soldiers like Zero.

Such an opponent is terrifying; they can't even think of how to fight against them.

"What's next?"

Jiang Nian felt an unprecedented amount of pressure on her shoulders.

“You and Zero are the key to breaking the current deadlock.” Bai Yongxu looked at him. “We need Zero to provide more information about the organization, and we need him to grow and take control of his power more quickly.”

"At the same time, we need to take the initiative and not sit idly by and wait for the organization to launch another attack!"

He handed Jiang Nian an encrypted storage device: "This contains all the known intelligence about the Advent Plan. Zero's guidance and education work also requires your greater involvement."

“Before he fully trusts us, you are the only bridge he is willing to communicate with.”

Jiang Nian took the memory device; it felt heavy in his hand.

He knew that from this moment on, he was no longer just a martial artist pursuing the pinnacle of personal power.

They were drawn even deeper into a massive vortex concerning their future destiny.

If the organization actually manages to do these things, then what follows could very well be a global or even worldwide war.

No one is immune.

He returned to the designated lounge, where Zero was sitting quietly by the window.

Jiang Nian walked over and sat down next to him, looking at this boy who was born from his genes but carried an unknown destiny, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

If I hadn't rescued Zero from the lab earlier, I might not have known that the mysterious organization had so many secrets behind it.

But it was precisely because they rescued him that they discovered that they, and many others, had been dragged into this abyss.

If it weren't for this, the laboratory might not have been destroyed.

Whether all of this is good or bad, even Jiang Nian began to ponder.

However, one thing he was certain of was that they had to eliminate the organization as soon as possible. (End of Chapter)