The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

Once these pure star stones are sent into the energy chamber of the city defense cannon, it can be fired again.

However, just as Gu Ran was using his telekinesis to send the Pure Star Stone halfway through its journey, a sudden change occurred!

The pure star stones he had enveloped with his psychic power were struck by something and exploded with a loud bang.

In an instant, the pure star stones scattered all over the ground, shattered beyond recognition.

Although it still has recycling value, it can no longer be used as an energy source for the city defense cannon and must be "repaired" into a fixed shape that can be installed in the energy tank.

"Military artillery shells..."

Gu Ran frowned.

He was certain that the shells that had just hit those pure star stones were military artillery shells used by the Azure Dragon City army.

He was caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the shell.

He judged that the shell must have been fired nearby. If it had been fired from a more distant place, his telekinetic abilities would have been able to sense it and react accordingly.

Whether by intercepting or dodging, they could prevent that single cannonball from destroying the Pure Star Stone.

Gu Ran felt that the cannonball was aimed directly at the Pure Star Stone, seemingly trying to prevent him from continuing to use the city defense cannon.

Gu Ran quickly scanned the surrounding area with his telekinetic energy, but found no military launching devices.

"Could it be that it was thrown by hand?"

Gu Ran continued to use his mental power to scan the surrounding area again, but did not find any suspicious powerful individuals.

Click click click......

A massive number of alien species gathered again beneath Gu Ran's feet. They flapped their wings, flew upwards, and pounced on Gu Ran and Xue Xiling.

Without the city's defensive cannons, and with Xue Xiling by his side, he couldn't fully utilize his abilities and could only temporarily avoid their attacks, dodging the alien species to prevent himself from being surrounded.

Gu Ran used his telekinesis to abandon the central defensive cannon in the inner city and went to the locations of the other defensive cannons in Canglong City to prepare to repeat the same tactic.

However, to Gu Ran's surprise, when he used his telekinesis to locate the control rooms of the other city defense cannons, he found that all the control devices inside had been destroyed.

Moreover, it was completely destroyed, beyond repair, and could only be replaced with a new control mechanism.

However, this takes too long, making it useless for those who urgently need it.

"A coincidence? Could it be that I'm just lucky that the first defensive cannon I found is still usable?"

Left with no other choice, Gu Ran had to continue hiding from these strange creatures with Xue Xiling while trying to come up with a new solution.

"What is this stupid woman doing here at this time? Doesn't she know that there are so many extraterrestrial beings here, making this arguably the most dangerous place in the entire Azure Dragon City?"

Gu Ran sensed Cheng Caimeng rapidly approaching him through his telekinesis and couldn't help but curse inwardly.

He was determined to give her a good scolding!

......

"go back!"

Cheng Caimeng, who was traveling at full speed, suddenly heard Gu Ran's reprimanding voice.

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"This place is too dangerous for you!"

"While there's still time, hurry back and get out of here!"

Cheng Caimeng's strength is only at the Martial Arts Qi Condensation level, which is acceptable under normal circumstances.

However, at present, martial arts qi condensation can only play a relatively significant role when dealing with those less threatening star stone aliens.

As for these "insect variants," an attack using martial arts qi condensation techniques probably wouldn't even be able to break through their shells, let alone cause any damage.

Cheng Caimeng's presence here is nothing but a burden, causing him trouble.

However, under his reprimand, Cheng Caimeng's speed actually increased instead of decreasing, and she even showed a relieved expression on her face.

Perhaps due to the cultivation technique she practiced, Cheng Caimeng's figure was extremely graceful, like a colorful butterfly dancing among different species.

Gu Ran felt somewhat helpless.

Although he didn't know what had gotten into her that made her insist on coming this way, he couldn't really disregard her safety and leave her alone.

Gu Ran used his telekinesis to help her clear away the obstacles in her path, sweeping aside all the alien species that were most likely to threaten her.

"I knew you wouldn't be so heartless as to not help me." Cheng Caimeng gracefully approached Gu Ran and said with a smile.

"I was just helping out because your sister is my student," Gu Ran said coldly.

"It's not that I really want to help you, don't overthink it."

Cheng Caimeng's pretty eyes swept over Xue Xiling for a moment, her expression changing slightly, but she quickly concealed it.

However, Gu Ran's observation skills were already very keen, and this slight change could not escape his notice.

He said somewhat helplessly, "Although you should know each other, let me reintroduce you. Xue Xiling is my fiancée."

His meaning was almost obvious—I already have a fiancée, and she's right in front of you now.

Ever since Cheng Caimeng appeared, Xue Xiling has been quiet, not saying a word, but her eyes as she looked at Gu Ran revealed a hint of worry and hope.

When Xue Xiling heard Gu Ran solemnly declare that she was his fiancée, the worry in her eyes vanished, her eyes seemed to light up, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on her face.

However, Gu Ran's words didn't seem to have any effect on Cheng Caimeng. She simply glanced at Gu Ran, then at Xue Xiling, and said with a smile:

"Who in Canglong City doesn't know that Gu Ran, a rising star researcher in Canglong City, is engaged to the daughter of the president of Lanxin University?"

"People in Canglong City say that Researcher Gu Ran and Researcher Xue Xiling are a match made in heaven, a perfect couple that countless people envy."

Cheng Caimeng's words made Xue Xiling's smile even brighter.

"Didn't I just tell you to go back? Why are you still running towards me?" Gu Ran felt that Cheng Caimeng was different today, as if she had something she wanted to tell him, so he asked her why she came.

"Here's the thing, Gu Ran and I made a bet. If I win, he'll agree to do something for me that doesn't violate his principles or do anything immoral. Now, our Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy has run into a problem, and it's time for Advisor Gu Ran to fulfill his promise." Upon hearing this, Cheng Caimeng didn't say anything to Gu Ran, but instead explained to Xue Xiling first.

She is lying.

Gu Ran looked at Cheng Caimeng and frowned.

Xue Xiling is not familiar with Cheng Caimeng, so she may not be able to tell.

However, he had known Cheng Caimeng for so long, and every time he tried to fulfill the bet and cut off the connection, she refused every time.

He even offered to help the Niyuan Martial Arts Academy overcome its current predicament, but she refused.

Moreover, he had previously helped the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy teach their main enemy a lesson. They were too busy taking care of themselves to bother the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy at this time.

Gu Ran scrutinized Cheng Caimeng, only to find that the worry between her brows did not seem fake.

Could it be for some other reason?

It's not one of the other eight martial arts dojos?

What other problems will the Reverse Origin Martial Arts Hall encounter at this time? Could it be due to the alien species?

But there are only two of them at the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy. They can leave at any time. As long as they are still there, the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy will still exist.

Cheng Caimeng couldn't possibly be unaware of this principle.

What made her realize that her worries were real, yet she lied?

In an instant, Gu Ran's mind raced through all sorts of possibilities.

From Cheng Youmeng to Ni Yuan Martial Arts, and then to Cheng Caimeng's own difficulties, he guessed all the possibilities, and then denied them one by one.

"I would like to apologize to Miss Xue first. This matter involves some confidential information about my Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy, so I have to ask Miss Xue to leave for a while. Please rest assured, Miss Xue, we will finish talking soon," Cheng Caimeng said apologetically to Xue Xiling.

Avoid Xuexi Ling?

Gu Ran frowned again. Had she not given up yet?

Gu Ran found it hard to understand Cai Meng's obsession with him, since they had only known each other for a short time and he had been rejecting her all along.

Crackling sounds... the collision and friction of the "insect alien species'" carapaces.

Bang bang bang... The loud thuds of the "insect alien species" hitting the ground repeatedly.

Because Gu Ran used his telekinesis to create a "barrier" around him, leaving only a small space on the ground, these "insect" alien species could not fly and could only approach him from the ground.

More and more "insectoids" have gathered below him, frantically trying to rush up, but they are all blocked by an invisible barrier formed by telekinesis.

Suddenly, a mantis-like alien creature wielding "twin blades" broke through the psychic barrier and charged forward.

Gu Ran stepped on its head, causing a slight jolt.

The "Mantis Xenomorph" immediately split in two and fell to the ground.

Although he easily dealt with the "Mantis Xenomorph," Gu Ran's expression still became quite serious.

Among these mutant species, there are quite a few with formidable combat power. The strongest mutant that Gu Ran has ever seen is comparable to some martial arts masters who have just entered the Golden Core stage of martial arts.

If he lingers here any longer and attracts more and more powerful alien species, then his psychic barrier will no longer be able to suppress them.

He wasn't afraid of those powerful alien species, because he had already tested their strength and they were still no match for him.

However, he still has Xue Xiling and Cheng Caimeng by his side. If those alien species attack at the same time, he may not be able to protect them completely.

Moreover, without the support of the city's defensive cannons, there's no point in him staying here.