They fought and retreated, and although they could not kill the enemy quickly, they effectively tied down a large number of enemies.

As for the remaining Flameheart and Starburst ability users, they formed battle formations and painstakingly cleared out the low-level zombies and low-level ability users...

The entire battlefield was effectively divided into several areas. Although the situation was fraught with danger, the front line was temporarily stabilized.

The fierce battle on the ground was deafening, with shouts of killing, sounds of supernatural powers clashing, and the roars of zombies filling the air.

Deep within the underground laboratory, however, lies a completely different scene.

The reinforced glass chamber, which was originally filled with zombies, now only has half of the standing bodies remaining.

The immense energy was absorbed by the branches, and the once vibrant green vines now faintly glowed with an eerie light...

Lu Beiye clenched his little fists, his face tense, his body pressed tightly against the wall, listening intently to the faint yet intense sounds coming from above.

Yu Wei paced anxiously down the narrow corridor: "I don't know... I don't know what the situation is upstairs..."

Wen Qing: "We will definitely win."

Lu Beiye: "My sister won't lose."

Sang Yan immediately echoed, as if cheering herself on, or as if declaring: "That's right! Nan Nan won't lose! She definitely won't!"

"Gah! Tree branch!" Gangzi, standing on Wenqing's shoulder, suddenly exclaimed, his big eyes fixed on the branch.

The vines had retreated somewhat.

Gangzi flapped its wings: "Master, brother! Tree Branch said you need to get off the glass right now! Get out...!"

Lu Beiye had absolute trust in Zhizhi and Gangzi, and immediately put away the defensive metal shield he had set up earlier.

The group quickly retreated to the metal corridor outside the laboratory.

The very next second after they left the glass area—"Bang!!!"

With a loud bang, the tempered glass on the ground shattered!

Amidst the billowing smoke, one could see that many unabsorbed crystal nuclei were still attached to the retracted vines, indicating that the branches had deliberately interrupted the absorption process.

As the smoke and dust dissipated, Lu Beiye discovered that the pupils on the branches and trunks had turned blue.

If you look closely, you can see a tiny purple glint flashing by!

"Chirp chirp chirp..." The branches chirped urgently, and the vines pointed upwards.

Gangzi: "Tree Branch said... Let's go find a beauty first!"

Lu Beiye: "Let's go! Zhizhi, Gangzi... let's go find my sister!"

Wen Qing, Yu Wei, Sang Yan and the others felt a tightening around their waists as they were gently entwined by the vines.

Immediately afterwards, two of the vines suddenly expanded and thrust upwards towards the glass!

Boom!

The laboratory ceiling, the very spot where Lu Beiye had marked with his metal-type ability, was forcibly torn open by the vines!

Broken concrete and steel bars crashed down, revealing the sky!

The sudden loud noise and commotion instantly drew the attention of everyone fighting on the ground!

After a fierce exchange of blows with the level seven lightning-type zombie, Lu Nange retreated, her gaze sweeping over the hole in the wall. She thought to herself: [Zhizhi has awakened! And…she's become stronger!]

The Flameheart's ability users were initially startled by the raging green vines, then overjoyed: [It's Miss Deer's mutated plant! It's awakened! Our reinforcements have arrived!]

He Zhuo, Gu Wan, and the others, who were fighting hard, were greatly encouraged and almost cheered: [Hahaha! Our Zhizhi is awake! Aye is here, it's our turn to shine!]

Below the hole, the branches moved swiftly...

It placed Wen Qing and Yu Wei on Gangzi's back.

Lu Beiye, Sang Che, and Sang Yan were placed on the ground.

Immediately afterwards, countless vines spread towards Lu Nange's direction!

Wherever it passed, some low-level zombies were directly whipped away or torn to pieces by the vines...

"Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp..." A series of urgent and affectionate chirps rang in Lu Nange's ears.

[Master! I'm awake! Quick! Put away my food supplies! I'll eat them slowly after I've killed these ugly creatures!]

While Lu Nange was dealing with a level seven lightning-type zombie, several vines suddenly extended from behind her, each with a crystal core wrapped around its tip.

Lu Nange's lips curved slightly, and with a thought, she collected all of Zhizhi's crystal cores into her own space.

With Lu Beiye, Sang Che, Sang Yan, and especially Zhizhi, whose strength has increased dramatically, joining the battlefield, the scales of victory began to tip perfectly in Lu Nange's favor!