As soon as he entered the corridor, Zhang Chen felt that the atmosphere here was different from the Progressive faction's laboratory he had entered before.
On both sides were prison-like cells built with energy grids and stones that could absorb energy. Outside, there was a huge glass wall that allowed observation of the situation inside.
The monsters imprisoned here were all ones that Zhang Chen had never seen before.
Moreover, many of the monsters were incomplete. Some were even dismembered into four or five pieces and stored in different cells, yet they were not dead. Each part could even move independently.
Many tubes and experimental equipment were connected to the severed limbs of these monsters.
It seemed that this must be a core laboratory where the natives studied post-apocalyptic creatures. The densely armed guards behind him, and the natives’ overreactions, clearly indicated that there was something extraordinary here!
"Stop advancing, or we will take forceful measures!"
"In such a confined space, if both sides engage in a full-blown fight, we will all be buried alive beneath the ice plains!"
The squad leader said nervously.
Behind him, more than a dozen fully armed guards were ready to act.
"Stop advancing? So… the thing you're nervous about is ahead!"
Zhang Chen chuckled, turning his head to look at the end of the corridor.
At the end of the corridor was a laboratory even more sealed than the other rooms.
The entire door was made of energy-absorbing stones, with only a palm-sized observation window.
Could it be… the thing they were nervous about was in here?
The more you forbid me to pass, the more I want to go!
Zhang Chen left a clone to block the pursuers in place, and then instantly teleported to the entrance of the laboratory at the end of the corridor.
*Bang!*
He delivered a forceful kick.
The laboratory door was directly kicked open.
Under the effect of the energy-absorbing stones, the abilities of any monster or survivor could not be utilized. Coupled with the containment of the energy grid, it could perfectly trap any creature.
But… except for Zhang Chen.
The meteor core within Zhang Chen made him immune to the binding ability of such stones. Furthermore, energy grids were most vulnerable to pure physical damage.
Therefore, while destroying this door might be extremely difficult for others, for Zhang Chen, it was as simple as a kick!
At this moment, sounds of fighting could already be heard from behind him.
Zhang Chen knew that his clone could not hold on for long against so many AI battle suits simultaneously.
So he quickly rushed into the laboratory, preparing for a fight.
The entire laboratory was very bright, and the walls were all made of soft material similar to leather sofas.
In the center of the laboratory was a large computer, and beside it, the experimental equipment held several tubes of colorful reagents.
At the innermost part of the laboratory was a single bed, with a bathroom next to it.
With this setup, it looked more like a comfortable prison than a laboratory, no matter how you looked at it.
A woman with wavy hair was sitting with her legs crossed, looking at Zhang Chen with great interest.
She wore a white lab coat that extended to her waist, where it split into two sides.
Her long, fair legs were crossed, as if she were wearing nothing underneath.
Her flat shoes dangled from her toes.
When Zhang Chen saw the woman's face, he was startled!
This woman bore a striking resemblance to Xu Ruina, about seven to eight tenths. Without careful observation, it would be easy to mistake one for the other.
Especially the woman's rebellious yet seductive demeanor, which was very similar to Xu Ruina!
"I didn't expect the first person to enter the room to be you, Zhang Chen!"
The woman said with a smile, directly calling Zhang Chen's name.
"You… you know me?"
Zhang Chen was even more surprised.
"Of course, but this topic cannot be explained in just a few words. Moreover… you wouldn't like to chat with me in such a noisy environment!"
The woman smiled faintly, revealing two charming dimples on her face.
*Pfft!*
A vaporization sound came from outside.
This was the elimination of Zhang Chen's clone.
"Then, after I deal with all these guys, we can catch up!"
Zhang Chen said calmly, his gaze fixed on the group of AI battle suits at the entrance.
If he went all out, he should be able to eliminate them in a short time.
"Hey, you're not planning to fight here, are you!"
"As a mortal, I can't withstand the damage from the energy blizzard outside."
The woman reminded him again.
"Then…"
Zhang Chen hesitated.
At this moment, the combat personnel in the corridor also appeared to be facing a formidable enemy.
No one stepped forward to attack, and the two sides remained in a stalemate.
"Can't your little pet open spatial portals? We can just leave directly!"
"There's no need to slaughter here. I have everything you want. Those guards are just following orders."
"Besides, other humans have already left in escape pods. If you lose me, you will gain nothing from this trip except for killing. Is this the outcome you want?"
The woman persuaded him further.
"Little pet? You mean… Xiao Ruan?"
Zhang Chen asked in surprise.
This woman even knew about Xiao Ruan?!
"I know far more than you imagine!"
The woman said with a smile, as if she could see through Zhang Chen's thoughts.
"Xiao Ruan, return to where we came from!"
Zhang Chen said to Xiao Ruan.
"Okay, Master!"
Xiao Ruan crawled out of Zhang Chen's pocket, its eyeball flashing.
Soon, a portal opened out of thin air!
Zhang Chen grabbed the woman's arm and pulled her directly into the portal.
"Hey, you can't take that woman away!"
The guard captain shouted frantically.
But it was too late for anything.
Zhang Chen's speed was very fast. As he passed through the portal, the portal instantly disappeared without a trace.
"Damn it! Quickly contact the lighthouse. Xu Linna has been abducted. Immediately transmit the intruder's information!"
"We are in big trouble…"
The captain said with a grave expression.
……
As the portal opened and closed.
Zhang Chen, along with Xu Linna and Xiao Ruan, returned to the place where he had just fought Ge Lin.
Ge Lin was no longer there, only the messy traces of battle remained on the ground.
"Speak, who exactly are you?"
Zhang Chen pushed Xu Linna to the ground and questioned her with a stern face.
"Why are you so unromantic? The story after saving the damsel shouldn't unfold like this!"
"But… forget it, I won't argue with you. My name is Xu Linna, a senior researcher of the Progressive faction, second only to Tang Houde!"
Xu Linna stood up, brushed the dust off her clothes, and said proudly.
"Xu Linna, now tell me, why did you lie to me?"
Zhang Chen narrowed his eyes, activating his absolute vision, scrutinizing Xu Linna up and down, and suddenly asked.