The ability users in the base trembled as Han Lang and his team suddenly burst from the bushes. From their perspective, the enemy attack warning had only just arrived, and their preparations were far from complete before the enemy was upon them. Such speed, even with prior psychological preparation, was enough to startle them.
However, for the special forces team led by Han Lang and Zhao Wu, dealing with these outer BC-class ability users was as easy as cutting through vegetables. Soon, under Han Lang's lead, the special forces plunged in like a sharp blade. Han Lang and Zhao Wu, as the tip of the blade, moved forward without any pause. Following the plan, they headed straight for the depths of the base. The outer Earth-tier ability users were entirely left to their comrades.
After about ten minutes of fighting, Han Lang's first squad, along with the remaining three members of the fifth and sixth squads, had penetrated deep into the enemy's territory. Seeing the significantly improved combat strength of the ability users, Han Lang pierced through one of them and quickly turned to speak.
"Squad leaders of the fifth and sixth squads, there are about fourteen A-class ability users here. Do you eight have confidence in handling them?"
Hearing Han Lang's question, the squad leaders of the fifth and sixth squads immediately took offense.
"Captain Han, what kind of talk is that? Fourteen ability users against us, that's less than two per person. How could we possibly not handle such minor foes?"
"Exactly! Although our sixth squad has suffered some casualties, we can definitely handle these small fries!"
Hearing their confident replies, Han Lang nodded with satisfaction.
"Alright! Then Tang Geng, Brother Ma, Tang Qin, the rest of us will continue deeper, aiming to take down this base in one go!"
With Han Lang's encouragement, everyone's confidence soared. They quickened their pace, following Han Lang towards the depths of the ability user base!
The encounter with the D-class ability users was almost instantaneous! Seeing fifteen D-class ability users swarming out and surrounding the five of them, Han Lang and his group were forced to halt their advance. Although everyone's strength had greatly improved, D-class ability users still possessed the power of the Foundation Establishment stage. Any carelessness could lead to an unexpected defeat. Therefore, Han Lang wasn't in a hurry to find the base's two S-class final bosses with Zhao Wu. Instead, he began to worry if Tang Geng and the other two could easily handle these fifteen D-class ability users.
"Zhao Wu, I'll take three, you take two, to slightly reduce the pressure on Tang Geng and them, and then we can go deeper to find the bosses?"
Zhao Wu remained silent, his brow furrowed as he vigilantly scanned their surroundings. He gave a slight nod. However, just as they were about to act, Ma Long's disdainful voice reached them.
"Hey, hey, little sir! Are you looking down on us three by doing that? Although Tang Qin and I might not match D-class ability users in cultivation yet, with the boost from martial skills and spiritual artifacts, I believe we can handle five each!"
Tang Qin, spurred by a touch of vanity, quickly chimed in.
"Exactly! Although your strength is great, there's no need to belittle us like this. I'll say it upfront, don't you touch any of these people. I refuse to believe that we can't handle a few D-class ability users!"
Hearing Tang Qin's somewhat petulant words, Han Lang and Tang Geng couldn't help but shake their heads helplessly.
"Fine! Given this is a simulated training, I'll give you a chance to test yourselves! But Tang Qin, in the future, if we are on the battlefield, you and Brother Ma must remember not to be overconfident at any time!"
"Brother Han Lang speaks wisely!" Tang Geng added, "On the battlefield, victory and safety are the most important things. Personal heroism must be put aside! Your mindset is very dangerous!"
After listening to their lecture, Ma Long appeared humble. But Tang Qin pouted her lips proudly, looking displeased!
"Do I not know that? On the battlefield, I guarantee I will obey orders as my duty. In this situation, just leave it to us with confidence!"
Han Lang said no more, his gaze turning to Tang Geng. Tang Geng gave a slight nod, signaling that everything was alright. Han Lang then exchanged a look with Zhao Wu, and the two of them surged forward, instantly leaping out of the encirclement.
Seeing this, the D-class ability users were about to intercept, but they were blocked by the quick-handed trio of Ma Long, Tang Qin, and Tang Geng.
"Let's make it clear first! Five each, no stealing credit!"
Ma Long agreed, "That's right! Once you've dealt with your own, obediently stand aside and observe, no interfering in other fights!"
Tang Geng, however, was somewhat puzzled. Among the three, he was the strongest. If dealing with the combat was naturally faster for him, then if he didn't support Ma Long and Tang Qin after completing his task, their battles would surely be arduous. Therefore, he asked with confusion.
"Are you sure? This can't be treated as child's play!"
Ma Long immediately chuckled and replied.
"How is it child's play? Letting you observe is precisely to ensure that while we can fight freely, the mission is also completed smoothly!"
"Exactly! If we really can't handle it, it won't be too late for you to step in!"
After hearing their words, Tang Geng could only shake his head helplessly.
The great battle was about to erupt, and the scene was instantly filled with the glint of swords, the clash of weapons, and constant roars. However, this scene was no longer visible to Han Lang and Zhao Wu. They had already entered the deepest part of the base. In a room filled with various precision instruments, they found the last two S-class ability users busy erasing data!
"Heh, this simulated training is quite realistic. In this situation, these holographic projection enemies even know to erase research records; how human-like!"
Han Lang's exclamation was undoubtedly a monologue. Zhao Wu would not pay him any mind! The two S-class ability users also noticed their arrival, stopping their actions and preparing for battle with clenched fists. Before Han Lang could give an order, Zhao Wu, who could no longer wait, unleashed the Fan Jin Bell and charged forward. Non-mutated S-class ability users had strength infinitely close to Golden Core stage cultivators. From this aspect alone, they were very meaningful opponents for Zhao Wu. That was why he was so eager to verify if he could fight an S-class ability user alone.
Han Lang, however, was not as impatient as him. After all, when he and Tang Geng were both in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, they had jointly fought against the mutated S-class ability user Wang Shan and narrowly won. That hard-won battle had given him sufficient combat experience. Therefore, facing an ordinary S-class ability user at this moment, he felt no pressure at all!