In the end, Lin Yu didn't go to check, but he still offered a solution: "I can control an evolved creature to go in and self-destruct."

"Not now, this bomb might destroy the military survivor base as well."

A bold idea took shape in Gu Lingchuan's mind: their survivor base was still too small.

However, doing so would put him under immense pressure and be extremely risky, assuming they actually did withdraw.

Thinking about what to do next, Gu Lingchuan also began to make plans. He asked Lin Yu to inform Lin An to prepare for the retreat. Regardless of whether his plan succeeded or not, they had to evacuate the Qingyu survivor base.

The situation is changing rapidly, and he has to come up with various solutions.

The news of the evacuation caused panic among many people, and some even did not want to leave. It is normal for people not to want to leave after things have finally stabilized. However, this caused trouble for the military, as orders were not being properly implemented.

The evacuation speed was greatly slowed down.

The authorities are very good at guiding people in this regard. With their help, the public gradually calmed down, and the evacuation gradually got on track.

Unfortunately, it was too late. By nightfall, the hastily erected defensive line was breached by powerful aliens.

An underground passage was directly expanded from the earth, and a large number of aliens poured in. The real moment of life and death had begun.

The researchers who evacuated first were unaffected, but the rest were cut off and surrounded in the survivor base.

Heavy firepower spewed out dozens of fire snakes in the darkness, and the sound of artillery explosions echoed as lives were lost in the darkness.

In the conference hall, high-ranking officials were gathered, including Gu Lingchuan. At this point, it would be difficult for one person to change the situation by force alone; they were relying entirely on firearms.

"It's impossible to create an opening and escape with everyone. If those people had cooperated with our retreat earlier, we wouldn't be in this predicament now."

"How could they possibly think that those of us who can see the big picture know less than them, and are simply ignorant?"

"There's no point in saying more now. Besides, there will always be some stubborn people, but most of them cooperated with our retreat, they were just a little slow," Hua Zhiyuan retorted.

Indeed, the attack was too sudden, as if the aliens knew they were going to escape and could no longer hide, so they launched an attack directly.

"So what do we do now? We do have a certain chance of breaking out ourselves," the official leader said.

Hua Zhiyuan thought quickly, and finally sighed, "Let our army tear open a gap and give them a chance to survive. As for whether they can survive, that's up to luck."

"Conduct a pre-battle mobilization and distribute weapons to them."

At this moment, a conflict broke out between the retreat faction and the stay-at-home faction in the square.

"It's all because of you that you insisted on staying. Look at us now, we're surrounded!"

"Keep making a scene and stay put. If you can leave, then let's see if you'll still stay."

About a third of those who requested to stay behind are now being scolded so badly they can't even retaliate.

At that moment, a beam of light rose up, and the person illuminated by the beam was Hua Zhiyuan.

"Everyone, please be quiet. I regret to inform you that we have to abandon this gathering place. But rest assured, we will not abandon anyone."

"The military will create an opening so everyone can rush out. There will definitely be danger, but our military will be at the forefront. You will only face the aliens directly after the army has fought them off."

"You will be issued weapons next, so you will have the ability to protect yourself if you encounter real danger."

"Fellow countrymen, let's charge out together!"

Although the sounds of gunfire made some words unclear, many people felt a surge of courage to face danger as they listened to Hua Zhiyuan's speech.

If Lin An had such oratory skills, his superpowers would be extremely powerful.

The faces, some young, some weathered, were mostly blank; they had been too well protected and had absolutely no experience in combat.

It was only when they held the heavy weapons in their hands that they began to react.

"It really is a gun!" That was the excited reaction.

"Are we really going to fight this desperately?" This is a question posed by someone filled with fear.

"They're not going to send us to the front lines as cannon fodder, are they?" This is the opinion of conspiracy theorists.

In the corner, Bai Ling's face was deathly pale, her body was stiff, her hair stood on end, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.

My sixth sense has manifested itself, and the reaction is extremely intense.

"No, if it's just these aliens, even if we can't defeat them, we won't be in too much danger. What else haven't we discovered?" Gu Lingchuan was also thinking frantically.

"The artillery fire is washing over the area in the direction we are about to break out."

"Boom boom boom~" Countless artillery shells were fired. Those who could retreat from the front line had already retreated. The fate of those who could not retreat was predictable. Half of the firepower was thrown there.

They originally planned to detonate them all at once, but the aliens' attack speed was too fast, and the front line was lost too quickly, leaving no time to make any preparations.

Most of the remaining firepower was fired, excluding nuclear weapons, of course. If they had been fired, you would have cut off your own escape route and there would have been no chance of anyone escaping the radiation.

"The flares were fired, illuminating a path for us."

The sky was illuminated by flares, and now there was only one problem left: who would stay behind to cover the rear.

Without holding the rear, the aliens would swarm in and there would be no way to escape.

Hua Zhiyuan originally planned to bring his men to cover the rear, but he was forcibly taken away.

Before leaving, Gu Lingchuan found Hua Zhiyuan.

"I'll bring some men to cover our retreat; that will increase our chances of survival."

"What are the conditions?"

Hua Zhiyuan didn't believe that Gu Lingchuan would risk his life for them.

"If we break through, I want you to grant me one request."

"Okay," Hua Zhiyuan agreed immediately.

But Gu Lingchuan's next words shocked him: "If we hold this position, I want everything from this military base, including nuclear weapons and satellites."

Hua Zhiyuan was not shocked by Gu Lingchuan's outrageous demands, but by the fact that he actually wanted to hold on. What gave him the right? What strength did he have?

Are you kidding me?

"I want to take a gamble," Gu Lingchuan said, his eyes behind his glasses remaining remarkably calm.

"Haha," Hua Zhiyuan laughed.

"If you can really handle it, all your former soldiers who are willing to follow you can stay, not to mention the weapons. I can even send professionals to teach you how to use those high-tech weapons."

"Okay," Gu Lingchuan nodded in agreement.

He didn't tell anyone these words; apart from Hua Zhiyuan, a few high-ranking military officials, and official leaders present, no one else knew.

"Guohao, you can discuss with Gu Lingchuan how to cover the rear guard afterwards," Hua Zhiyuan ordered into the headset.

Zheng Guohao's squad, along with thirty soldiers, was positioned at the rear; this was their choice.