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"Kal'tsit, I'm leaving Amiya in your care. If necessary, have Mon3tr take you away," Lin Lu said in a deep voice. He had experienced being hung on a mast by Mon3tr before and knew that Mon3tr could easily carry people and float in the air.

"Doctor, I can fight alongside you!"

Amiya spoke with great confidence, twisting the blue ring on her left hand to slightly loosen the limiter.

“Rule, in your current condition… you are not fit for combat.” Kal'tsit frowned. “You and Amiya leave, Mon3tr and I will cover the rear.”

"What are you all thinking? Can't you guys have any faith in me?"

Lin Lu smiled helplessly. According to his true plan, he would find an opportunity to run away after Amiya and Kal'tsit left.

Let Lungmen stay and sweep the floor! I, Lin, am not a volunteer. I had to carry out defensive operations to protect the Rhodes Island ships anchored in Loftus, and now Lungmen's administrative office has been raided, and I'm expected to take charge? What kind of little hero of the Rift did I come up with?

"You need not worry. This is Lungmen, and we will not tolerate any evil spirits running rampant here," Wei Yanwu said casually, seemingly having discerned Rhodes Island's concerns.

Even the impact of the entire building did not frighten Wei Yanwu in the slightest. Rather, it was because he gained a new understanding of the power of the Reunion Movement and became more interested in the intelligence held by Rhodes Island.

“In that case, I’d like to entrust it entirely to Mr. Wei… I really would like to say that.”

Lin Lu tried very hard to control his disdainful laughter. He didn't know why he was affected by the personality of the Heroic Spirit when he used Heroic Spirit Control, and he always wanted to burst into wild laughter.

Wei Yanwu was neither an arrogance nor a foolish idiot; he was simply overconfident in the power he controlled.

"It also made Mr. Wei realize that Rhode Island is the expert when it comes to dealing with infected people."

Lin Lu raised his hand, and countless flames condensed in it, transforming into a black longsword covered with thorns and roses, which emitted streaks of light.

The dragon totem solidified on the ground, rising high into the air, while the spare hooded coat worn by Lin Lu turned to ashes in the flames. Unlike the armor Amiya had customized for him, this garment was made of ordinary cloth and naturally could not withstand the wrath of the Dragon Witch. In its place came a modern spirit outfit with a contemporary feel: a black bodycon dress that perfectly showcased his beautiful figure, an Ark Driver with a black and gold sheen wrapped around his waist, a leather jacket with a military-style feel, and brand-new tall military boots.

Shinjuku Spirit Attire, and... Concept Mystic Code, Flame Hell.

"It really is amazing."

Wei Yanwu was dumbfounded. He never expected that the person who could suppress him so completely with her aura was still a young girl.

Kal'tsit shook her head helplessly. She knew very well that the form Lin Lu was piloting was not a Rhodes Island operator, but a woman the Doctor had once provoked outside... The Doctor had provoked all sorts of women, no, men, who filled the ArkDrive database to the brim.

The doctor, he doesn't even spare men.

Chapter 196 Yan Kingdom Martial Arts (Third Update)

"Squeak—squeak—squeak!!!"

A sharp sound, like fingernails scraping against a blackboard, came from outside the window, followed by a piercing shriek from the researcher.

The researcher's entire body was corroded by the black mud, and his body gradually grew larger, as if it were filled with gas and rapidly expanded.

Amiya covered her ears and pursed her lips to keep her trembling voice from escaping.

The researcher's overwhelmingly intense and desolate emotions surged directly into Amiya's consciousness, filling her with a chilling despair. It felt as if an icy hand was slicing across her back, slowly gripping her neck, and penetrating every vein of her body with an intense coldness.

"It's alright, Amiya."

Lin Lu gently placed his warm left hand on the girl's head, and a surge of warmth, like a spring, continuously poured into Amiya's cold heart. It was like a father's comfort, or a teacher's encouragement, supporting her, encouraging her, and helping her to cheer up.

Amiya's trembling limbs gradually calmed down, and she looked up at Lin Lu.

Even though his appearance had changed, the doctor's gaze remained unchanged. His gentle, confident, and deep eyes always revealed doting affection and tenderness when he looked at her, always holding expectations for her, making her feel comfortable and at ease.

"Thank you, Doctor. I can do it."

Amiya forced a smile. She wouldn't be defeated so easily; she couldn't keep silently enjoying the Doctor's protection forever.

Lin Lu nodded slightly, turned around and drew his longsword towards the researcher. The blazing flames transformed into an arrow released from a bow, and a crescent-shaped pillar of fire shot into the sky.

The lightning-fast blade struck the researcher who was constantly emitting piercing screams, the surging power lifting him high into the air, where it was engulfed by flames that could burn everything.

The researcher appeared in a bizarre, twitching dance amidst the flames. Using the force of the incoming fire blades, he sped up, flipping and leaping to the next level. A sticky fluid remained on the wall; a pale yellow, viscous substance slowly slid down, particularly noticeable in the window that had lost its reinforced glass.

“Mr. Wei, if the communication signal is not blocked, I suggest you send someone to seal off the institution where the researcher is located. In particular, isolate all the personnel inside. You don’t want to wake up the next day to find your subordinates rushing to tell you that there is a biological crisis in Lungmen and all the citizens have turned into monsters that crave flesh and blood.”

Lin Lu suggested, having already marked the researchers' location, his left hand shrouded in world-destroying flames.

Upon hearing this, Wei Yanwu's composure wavered. He had taken it all too seriously and overlooked this point.

On the other hand, Wei Yanwu's black-clad guards displayed an astonishing side.

Without ropes or any fall protection, the black-clad guards simply gripped the wall with one hand, shifting their entire weight onto it to maintain a delicate balance high in the air. Below them lay a drop of over a hundred meters; even a fall would take more than ten seconds, barely enough time for a slideshow to go by.

"Target, discovery."

The guards in black raincoats all stared at the researcher whose presence had been exposed, and even they couldn't help but feel nauseous.

The researcher's human side had completely decayed. Lin Lu's fierce blade had somewhat disrupted his mutation, but even so, it couldn't stop the seed of evil from taking root and sprouting within him. Strange three pairs of hairy, segmented limbs split open from the researcher's abdomen, their sharp forelimbs digging deep into the solid wall, wisps of blue smoke rising from where they touched.

The researcher's brain was completely rotten, like a plaster object that had been smashed to the ground and bloomed into a strange flower.

"Quick victory."

One of the guards in black raincoats spoke in a deep voice in Yan language, and the other four guards in black raincoats followed closely behind.

The guard in the black raincoat stomped heavily on the wall, moving swiftly and effortlessly as if walking on flat ground, and attacked the researcher who had mutated into a spider-like shape.

Some silently took out broadswords from their wide robes, while others pulled out technologically advanced concealed weapons, the luster of the alloy flashing across their sharp edges.

This is a fusion of Originium Industries and the military industry, a modern technology ushering in a new era. It retains the wisdom of generations of ancestors while adding as much brilliance as possible within a limited space. This concealed weapon, with a fuse at the tail, is more aerodynamic, not only reducing its burden but also increasing its effectiveness. Once combined with Yan Kingdom martial arts and Originium technology, it can unleash extraordinary power.

As times progress, the traditions of Yan Kingdom are also evolving, striving to keep up with the development of the world.

The emperor of Yan did not focus his attention on the vast territory of Yan; he set his sights on the whole world.

Emperor Yan not only repeatedly issued new decrees to encourage economic trade between regions and countries, promoting cultural exchange between the East and West, but also actively incorporated new ideas and advocated exporting the culture of the Great Yan Dynasty. He established a Silk Road through mobile cities, facilitating exchanges with various countries in economic, political, and cultural spheres. This not only provided the descendants of the Great Yan with new experiences in their daily lives and promoted commercial development, but also offered countless employment opportunities for the citizens.

This is why the Yan Kingdom's generals, when facing Victoria's steam armor, were not only not defeated by the rapidly developing technology, but actually gained the upper hand.

The Yan Kingdom, like a sponge, constantly learns from and absorbs the cultural heritage of various countries, taking the essence and discarding the dross, leaving only the useful parts.

The pursuit of national rejuvenation through science and education has never ceased in Yan State.

In contrast, Ursus's new emperor... is less like a ruler and more like a consumer.

“Qiang Qiang Qiang!!”

The high-tech projectile, its fuse ignited, unleashed a burst of sparks, causing an explosion and combustion. Deadly poison and corrosive substances rained down on the mutated researchers, causing their hairy limbs to shrivel in the flames—a remarkably effective attack. As for the potent poison that rapidly corroded the walls, it remained unclear whether it had any effect.

"Fire, fire, fire!"

Different hidden weapons are merely used to probe the enemy's weaknesses. Once the weakness is identified, a fierce and overwhelming attack will follow.

The guards in black raincoats took out their hidden weapons, which were filled with Originium dust and gunpowder, and started a violent tap dance 138 meters above the ground.

Three Stars Accompanying the Moon, Heartbreaking Rain and Mist, Three Variations on Plum Blossom, Hidden Sand Shot, Peacock Spreading its Tail, Seven Arrows with Nailheads—a shower of hidden weapons, these legendary techniques danced like butterflies in the hands of the black-clad guard. Straight shots, curved shots, rapid shots, projectile shots, and projectile shots—these seemingly ordinary skills, under the unique rhythm of tension and relaxation, and with the exquisite control of mental power, transformed into magic tricks that defied the laws of nature. The fusion of Originium Arts and Yan Kingdom martial arts was far more than just one plus one.

These flying props seem to have been given life, changing in countless ways and displaying unique postures.

The martial arts of Yan Kingdom were once admired by the Victorians as the magic of the Eastern world.

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Chapter 197 Monster

"Awesome!"

Lin Lu activated his data-driven spiritual realm throughout, becoming a spectator watching the gods fight.

Although Lin Lu lost his past memories, surprisingly, his knowledge was preserved.

Thanks to his past efforts, Lin Lu was able to glean some insights from the actions of these black-clad guards.

Five guards in black raincoats each controlled five different directions. No matter how quickly the researcher, who had mutated into a spider shape, climbed the outer perimeter of the Lungmen Administrative Hall, they were able to maintain a three-on-one encirclement and suppression, keeping the researcher's movement area firmly under control.

The military formations of the Yan Kingdom, including the Five Elements Formation, are characterized by mutual generation and restraint, and their techniques are endless.

As modern-technological projectiles rained down on the researchers who were desperately trying to escape, the Lungmen Administrative Building was nearly reduced to a dangerous structure. The continuous explosions attracted the attention of Lungmen citizens on the outer ring road, but officers from the Lungmen Security Bureau quickly cordoned off the area, keeping these citizens, who had inherited the traditional Yan Kingdom's theater-watching culture, from entering.

On the 46th floor of the Lungmen Administrative Building, Kal'tsit had Mon3tr constantly protecting Amiya.

Kal'tsit chose to trust Lin Lu, and if necessary, she would prioritize Amiya's safety and forcefully evacuate her from the air.

At this moment, all the elevators in the Lungmen Administrative Building malfunctioned due to the earlier tremors, and even the power panels were damaged, resulting in a power outage. Until the crisis is resolved, staying put is the best option. If Lungmen's hidden forces can handle it, all the better; if not…

"Pity."

Lin Lu sighed softly, and he waved away the flames rising from his left hand, causing the air to become thinner in an instant.

"Is the matter settled?" Wei Yanwu asked. With his cunning and keen insight, he naturally realized that the Rhodes Island Doctor possessed some kind of Originium Arts for reconnaissance, enabling him to sense his surroundings. Otherwise, how could he have discovered the black-clad guards hidden in the shadows, and how could he have been so certain that the enemy came from the outer wall?

It couldn't possibly be looking down at the ground from outer space, could it?

That kind of thing could not be overstated; it could even be called a miracle.

"Yes."

Lin Lu sighed, his impatience and irritation clearly showing on his face.

"Thanks to them, this monster's fire resistance has been maxed out. Now things are going to get complicated."

"what?"

“This is an incredibly adaptable monster… The power that can’t kill him will only make him stronger,” Lin Lu said in a deep voice. He silently raised his head, a profound cobalt blue aura swirling in his eyes. A world formed by data took shape in his mind, and fictional scenes appeared before his eyes.

Outside the high walls of the Lungmen Administrative Hall, the Spider Monster hung in a crater full of charred marks. Its three pairs of limbs were destroyed by the burning Originium chemicals, and its body surface was torn to shreds from the continuous explosions, like dragging pieces of flesh that were barely connected together.