Just then, a few rhythmic but rapid knocking sounds came from outside the shields they were using for cover.
Captain Xiao's eyes sharpened, and he signaled to his men: "Be careful, open a crack first...make sure they're our own people before letting them in!"
The metal-type ability user manipulated the metal, while the earth-type ability user moved the soil in coordination. Soon, a small gap opened in the shield wall. After confirming that it was one of their own, Captain Xiao nodded.
The gaps in the shield widened into openings that only allowed one person to pass through at a time.
Three disheveled men scrambled in, collapsing to the ground and panting heavily.
"How's the situation outside?"
One of the men, whose bodies were covered in what looked like whip marks, said, "Captain Xiao, it's over..."
Our people are almost all dead! Those vines are too evil; they've blocked all the roads!
They're like they have eyes! We were trying to go around from the west, and the slightest movement got us spotted. We almost couldn't get back!
"Are we really going to all die here today?"
"Captain Xiao, you need to make a decision quickly! We can't just sit here and wait to die!"
"Captain Xiao, you're a level five ability user, why don't you... why don't you lead us out? While things are in chaos outside, let's try to get over the wall. Maybe we'll still have a chance to survive?"
"Are you fucking deaf? Didn't you hear Ah Zhong say that the outside is completely sealed off by vines! Those are mutated plants! Mutated plants of at least level six!"
He suppressed his anger, glanced around at the panicked faces, and tried to make his voice sound calm.
"All of you, stay quiet! This area is practically a wasteland from the bombing, they might not be able to spot us!"
Judging by the timeline, the base commander and the others should be back by now!
We must not panic. As long as the base commander and the others return in time, Lao Liang and the others will be able to get out of the lab.
And there's still 'those things' in the lab...we can still save them! So, calm down, everyone stay calm!
......
In the central area of Panshi, the battle is nearing its end.
With each step Lu Nange and her group took forward, the thick trunk of the branch rooted behind them swelled up a size.
With this mutated giant tree as their most reliable support, the Flameheart team members had no need to worry about being attacked from behind. They could focus all their energy on the front, concentrating on eliminating the remaining Rock Power users.
The fire caused by the earlier explosion has been gradually extinguished by various supernatural abilities, leaving only a few scattered flames dancing among the ruins.
At this moment, the only things still burning on the battlefield are the fire-type abilities controlled by Lu Xici, Gu Wan, and others. They are like tamed hunting dogs, pouncing only on the stubbornly resisting enemies.
Despite their obvious advantage, Lu Nange and her group did not relax their efforts.
The sustained high-intensity fighting left many Flameheart team members wounded, their combat uniforms soaked in blood.
Lu Nange's gaze swept across the battlefield. Most of the remaining Rock-type ability users were already at their limit. He looked up and shouted into the air, "Gangzi! Come back!"
High in the sky, the macaw that was circling let out a short cry, dodged the green vines that were slowly dancing in the air, and swooped down with a whooshing sound, landing not far from Lu Nange.
Once Gangzi had come to a complete stop, Wen Qing and Yu Wei jumped off its broad back one after the other, landing on the gravel-strewn ground.
"Sister Wenqing." Lu Nange's gaze swept over the many team members around her who were injured but still fighting on: "Many people are injured, so the rest of the team is in your hands!"
Wen Qing, his face smeared with soot, nodded emphatically and said succinctly, "Don't worry!"
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