Shrill alarms blared continuously throughout the camp, and in the distance, flares of various colors shot into the sky.

The atmosphere in the entire encampment instantly grew tense to the extreme.

Everyone’s minds were racing.

Just then, Chen Ming suddenly walked over from beside Zhou Yue. "Miss Gu."

He casually approached Gu Xi, then suddenly drew the Superpower Gun at his hip. Pressing it to Gu Xi’s temple, he threatened in a low voice,

"Miss Gu, it’s too dangerous out here. If you don’t want to get hurt, you’d best lead us into the swamp right away."

Zhou Yue froze. ’This arrogant fool,’ he thought. ’Does he have any idea who he’s pointing that gun at?! Is he trying to drag us all down with him?!’

’That moron!’

’Wait a minute,’ Zhou Yue suddenly realized something. ’How could the Blood-colored Asura let someone get a gun to her head so easily?’

At that thought, he instinctively turned to look at Gu Xi. Her expression was serene; she hadn’t even spared Chen Ming a glance, as if the Superpower Gun pressed against her temple simply wasn’t there.

The very instant Chen Ming pointed his gun at Gu Xi, Zhang Wen also drew his Superpower Gun. At the same time, several Special Service Team members who had been patrolling the camp’s perimeter quickly closed in, their powers charged and ready to be unleashed.

They weren’t sure what exactly was going on, but one thing was clear: pointing a gun at Miss Gu was not an option.

But even though they had Chen Ming surrounded, they weren’t particularly tense.

After all, they had all seen Gu Xi in action.

Gao even asked Zhang Wen, "What’s going on?" ’Who gave this guy the courage to point a gun at Miss Gu?’

’The nerve on this guy is truly something else.’

Zhang Wen didn’t know either. He thought for a moment, then said uncertainly, "He’s probably lost his mind. Not thinking straight."

The others: "..." ’Highly likely,’ they thought.

Chen Ming: "..." ’My mind is perfectly clear,’ he fumed.

He suppressed his irritation and ignored the others, turning back to Gu Xi with a false smile. "Miss Gu, please rest assured, I don’t want to hurt you. After all, you’ve done so much to solve the human food crisis."

"But given the current situation... you can see how chaotic it is. My hand has been forced."

Gu Xi lifted her eyes to glance at him. It was a look that... well, upon receiving it, Chen Ming’s mind was instantly flooded with a jumble of chaotic thoughts.

He took a deep breath, struggling to maintain the forceful, polite, yet utterly false and sinister smile on his face. "If you please, Miss Gu. Lead the way."

Gu Xi didn’t move.

Nearby, Wei Heng, Qi Xiang, and the others watched the man who had suddenly turned on Gu Xi, offering him a silent prayer in their hearts. ’You could have pointed that gun at anyone, but you just had to pick Gu Xi?’

’Does he think he isn’t dying fast enough?’

’Besides, you’re holding a Superpower Gun... When it comes to superpowers, the woman in front of you is the master of them all. What do you think you can do by pointing a Superpower Gun at her? Help her recharge her powers?’

’It’s... I’m speechless.’

Qi Xiang and the others didn’t even know what to say anymore. They just stared at Chen Ming.

By now, Chen Ming also realized something was wrong. ’Why are Gu Xi’s friends looking at me... like I’m some kind of monkey?’

What annoyed him even more was Gu Xi’s attitude...

But there was no turning back now. This was his only chance, and he had to take it. Chen Ming tightened his grip on his gun, as if that simple act filled him with confidence.

"Miss Gu." He tightened his grip on the gun again, his voice growing heavier. "I’d advise you not to stall for time. If you’re hoping Ye Junhan will come and save you..."

Chen Ming’s eyes flew wide. He stared in horror as the hand holding the Superpower Gun twisted unnaturally, aiming the muzzle at his own temple.

’What’s happening?!’

Chen Ming instinctively tried to force his arm down with his other hand, but it was as if the rogue limb no longer belonged to him. It refused to obey his commands.

’This is insane.’

Just then, Gu Xi spoke. "Why would I be counting on Ye Junhan to save me?"

She looked up at Chen Ming, her expression genuinely puzzled.

No matter how stupid Chen Ming was, he now knew he had picked a fight with the wrong person. He never imagined that a low-level Wood Element user could possess such an ability!

What horrified Chen Ming even more was that while both High-level Spirit System and Enchantment System users could control another person’s body, their victims were typically unaware of the manipulation.

Yet here he was, fully aware of everything, but utterly unable to control his own body.

This deeply unnerving sensation made Chen Ming’s heart sink.

Gu Xi asked again, "From the way you were talking, it sounds like Ye Junhan is in trouble?"

Chen Ming suppressed his fear and looked at Gu Xi, his expression a mixture of shock and suspicion. He opened his mouth as if to speak, but for some reason, no words came out.

Gu Xi was not pleased. The muzzle in Chen Ming’s hand dipped slightly, and a silvery-white Superpower Bullet instantly pierced his shoulder.

The terror in Chen Ming’s eyes was practically overflowing. He could feel his blood boiling in his veins. If this continued, he would die very soon!

Chen Ming didn’t want to die.

As he felt the gun beginning to aim for his temple for a second time, he gasped out, "I’ll talk! I’ll talk! The higher-ups arranged for a mutant army, and there’s a large group of plant-people lying in wait outside... and..."

His eyes flickered as he spoke, and before he could even register what was happening, a second shot tore through his thigh.

Chen Ming cried out in pain. A flash of hatred flickered in his eyes before he quickly concealed it.

Chen Ming knew one thing for certain: the most important thing right now was to stay alive. ’As long as I can survive this,’ he thought, ’in the future...’

’Revenge is a dish best served cold.’

Chen Ming endured the excruciating pain in his thigh and shoulder, his mind racing. ’This woman, Gu Xi, is so ruthless. She shoots at the slightest provocation, and her power is so bizarre...’

’How am I going to get out of this alive?’

’Counting on Zhou Yue is definitely out.’

Chen Ming’s thoughts turned to Mr. Tian.

"Miss Gu, there’s actually a mole in your convoy," Chen Ming said, trying to change the subject.

He thought the topic of a mole would be enough to distract them.

But what he didn’t know was that Gu Xi had no patience for bullshit.

"What else is waiting for Ye Junhan?" Gu Xi asked again, her patience wearing thin.

"There’s... there’s..." Chen Ming stalled, racking his brain. "There are some powerful mutated animals, and... and the higher-ups also sent a death squad..."

Before he could finish, a loud BANG echoed.

Chen Ming collapsed in a pool of blood.

Seeing this, Zhou Yue instinctively took half a step back.

Chen Ming’s fate didn’t surprise him in the least. After all, no one who pointed a gun at the Blood-colored Asura lived to tell the tale.

What did surprise him was the *way* Chen Ming had died. A method that left the victim fully conscious and aware, yet utterly helpless as they were forced to shoot themselves... ’Has Miss Gu’s power evolved again?’ he wondered.

Zhou Yue looked toward Gu Xi, his expression a mixture of shock and uncertainty.

Gu Xi also looked up, calmly nodded at him, and said, "Let’s go." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

’Go?’

’Go where?’

It took Zhou Yue a moment to register what she said.

"The swamp." Gu Xi walked a few steps forward, then noticed the people from A City Base hadn’t moved. She glanced back, puzzled. "Aren’t you coming?"

’Coming? Of course we’re coming.’

Zhou Yue gritted his teeth and led his people after her.