Dragon Transformation in the Apocalypse

Chapter 189 is so cool!

Today is May 1st. Yunlan discussed with other officials yesterday that since Labor Day and Youth Day are approaching, they should give some staff members, except for those in essential departments, a holiday so they can reunite with their families and friends. Ma Tiancheng, Shen Menghua, and Yun Qian agreed, but they certainly wouldn't take a holiday themselves. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is currently working overtime to manufacture crystal bullets and ordinary bullets, and the Logistics Department is also working hard. Yesterday, Yun Qian collaborated with Li Qingwan from the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources to conduct the final irrigation for the winter wheat. According to Li Qingwan, as long as the wheat fields are not damaged, it will definitely be a bumper harvest.

On the other hand, the Dawn Rice experimental field under Yun Qian's management is also growing very well. Although it can't achieve the monthly harvest like Li Chenglong and Yun Lan's psionic space, with the right temperature and the help of a water-type ability user, a harvest every two months is still achievable. She calculated that from April to September, she could plant exactly three crops, which is a very good harvest.

Yun Qian arrived at the Dawn City Lord's office early in the morning with her child, and Wang Jie followed shortly after. Seeing Yun Lan already at work, she sighed slightly. Since Captain Li's disappearance, Yun Lan had been getting up very early, arriving at the office more than an hour earlier than them every day. She had also forced herself to schedule a lot of work, filling her days with activities.

A moment later, Qin Fangyu knocked on the door and came in: "You brought Haohao here so early. It's too tiring for the child. Here, give him to me." She then took the child from Yun Lan's arms. Yun Lan merely glanced at him without saying anything. A little while later, she called Wang Jie in: "First, send me yesterday's documents on the computer. Then we need to finish before 9 o'clock. After that, you'll come with me to the Logistics Department. This afternoon, we'll be inspecting the light industrial zone and the commercial zone."

Wang Jie wrote down the itinerary and then said, "City Lord Yun, no, Sister Yun, Deputy City Lord Ma Tiancheng just visited those two places yesterday." Yun Lan paused for two seconds, then said, "Then let's go to the Joint Logistics Support Department and the Heavy Industrial Zone. This is a critical moment. Division Commander Wu Gang led his troops to fight alongside the Qianyun Base yesterday. We can't afford to make any mistakes." Wang Jie nodded, looking at the beautiful but thin woman in front of her, and couldn't help but say, "Sister Yun, you should rest well. Look how much weight you've lost in these past twenty-odd days. You're still a mother. You can't keep going like this, and the baby won't be able to handle it either."

Yunlan took a deep breath: "Understood. Send the file over first. Once we've processed it, we can forward it to the relevant departments and the central computer room." Meanwhile, in the central computer room, Miss Erica was diligently teaching them detailed knowledge about the main control computer and the other computers. Han Xiaoling, Zhao Liying, Chen Xiaoke, and Wang Xiaoxue were also learning very attentively. Besides this, Alice and the main control computer's artificial intelligence would also teach them Meral script and interstellar script.

Since Li Chenglong's disappearance, ordinary residents of Dawn City have clearly felt an increase in the efficiency of both the city and the Dawn Army. However, this increase seems somewhat abnormal, as if everything is in a struggle. Many believe that this unhealthy situation is unacceptable; if it continues, Dawn City will lose its former peaceful and joyful atmosphere and become like a heartless machine.

To strengthen the teaching staff and integrate educational resources, at the suggestion of Education Minister Zhao Lan, Yun Lan reorganized the schools in Shuguang City. The reorganized Shuguang City now has two high schools, six junior high schools, ten primary schools, and fourteen kindergartens. In addition, with the influx of merchants into the commercial street, the Industry and Commerce Administration and Commercial Law were established to manage the standardized operation of these merchants. Yun Lan also emphasized that any shop found to be producing or selling counterfeit goods would be immediately shut down, and the person in charge would be expelled from Shuguang City. Any instances of selling inferior goods, shortchanging customers, or causing food safety issues would result in a severe warning, and a second violation would also lead to closure and expulsion.

Erica was using a somewhat complex system to handle some tasks when an urgent message came from the city defense department. Their observations indicated the appearance of another spaceship, resembling the same type as the one the aliens had used previously. Erica immediately pressed a button, triggering an alarm in the central computer room. The branch computer promptly relayed the message to all departments in Dawn City.

Meanwhile, the Dawn Army's information support department detected the spaceship even earlier. Li Xue instructed her subordinates to immediately report to Zheng Yong and Feng Tian. She then joined other specialists in carefully observing and calculating on the screen. Upon receiving the contact, Zheng Yong and Feng Tian immediately declared that the Dawn Army was on high alert, with all troops assembling and awaiting orders. The advanced ability user brigade immediately assembled, preparing to engage the enemy.

The Advanced Ability User Squad is a newly formed team, mainly composed of ability users and awakened individuals at level 7 or above. They normally remain with their own units, but when faced with enemies of exceptionally high combat power, they assemble to confront them. This is the best way to deal with new combat situations, and it has recently received very positive feedback, having defeated numerous level 10 alien beasts and behemoths.

However, what they didn't know was that the enemy this time was extraordinary—a hybrid of the Kiel and Dane aliens, also known as mixed races. Although they weren't well-liked by the people of their two planets, their combat power was top-notch. A typical late-stage level 10 mixed race could easily defeat a level 11 early-stage Kiel or Dane alien. After the failure of the five brothers sent by Science Chief Little, they had dispatched ten late-stage level 10 mixed races this time, ready to avenge their defeat.

However, these 10 hybrids did not seriously follow his orders. Instead, they first traveled around Earth, destroying several small and medium-sized bases. When they arrived in Dawn City, they swaggered around without activating any stealth abilities, which allowed both the Dawn Army and Dawn City to detect them from a great distance.

Yang Liu, a member of the special forces team, received the notification immediately and led her team to the Dawn Building. At this time, Dawn City Television had already begun broadcasting evacuation warnings, instructing citizens to orderly enter the shelters under the guidance of the City Security Department. As soon as the special forces team arrived, Yun Lan, Erica, Han Xiaoling, and Zhao Liying came downstairs. Yun Lan said seriously, "They are expected to appear on the east side of Dawn City this time. You all come with me first."

They then boarded several vehicles and headed towards the east side of Dawn City. This time the distance was relatively far, and they had plenty of time, so traveling by car would save some energy. Yang Liu and Yun Lan were in the lead vehicle. Along the way, Yun Lan contacted Zheng Yong, Feng Tian, ​​and Ma Tiancheng to arrange the next steps. Erica briefly introduced the potential enemy: "I think that since they couldn't defeat us last time with five Kiel aliens, they'll definitely use stronger hybrids this time. Hybrids are offspring of Kiel and Dane aliens; their intelligence is slightly lower, but their combat ability is much stronger than pure-blooded aliens."

Han Xiaoling stuck out her tongue: "The Kiel and Dane aliens are both very strange-looking. I wonder how ugly their offspring will be." Erica smiled slightly: "They are indeed very ugly, but they are also incredibly strong. We must be careful later." Yun Lan nodded: "Looks like we're in for a tough fight. Be careful, everyone." A few days ago, Jiang Dali from the special forces team was bitten by a zombie while hunting a level 9 zombie, and his arm was almost torn off. If it weren't for Erica, who is level 10, the level 9 zombie virus would have killed Jiang Dali within ten minutes. Even so, he was seriously injured and did not go into battle with the team this time because he was recuperating.

Erica looked troubled: "This time we'll probably have to make huge sacrifices, but we're not guaranteed to defeat the enemy. Right now, we only have myself at level 10 and Yunlan at level 9. The rest are level 8 and 7 ability users and awakened beings. To be honest, we can handle one mixed-race person, but it will be very difficult to fight multiple people." Yunlan gritted her teeth: "We have to fight even if we can't win. We can't let Dawn City be destroyed like this!"

Li Chenglong was sitting in the spaceship, communicating with its artificial intelligence in interstellar language. After a long flight, he finally arrived on Earth. Li Chenglong had already set the destination, and even though he was still more than a hundred kilometers away from the ten hybrids, he could already sense their energy reactions. He even felt that if he were any closer, he could clearly see the hybrids' attributes.

As soon as Yunlan arrived at the predicted location, she saw a spaceship hovering in the sky. Ten ugly-looking aliens were already standing on the ground, slowly moving towards them. Erica said with a serious expression, "They really are hybrids, and all of them are level 10. Moreover, with this many, it will be difficult for us to fight them." A moment later, Zheng Yong and Feng Tian arrived with a large team of advanced superhumans, followed by Zheng Aiguo's 11th Division.

Upon learning of the enemy's strength, Zheng Yong and Feng Tian were initially surprised, but then relieved. Zheng Yong smiled and said, "Everyone faces certain fates, some heavier than Mount Tai, others lighter than a feather. For Dawn City and its people, and for the families we must protect, even if we die on the battlefield today, we will have no regrets." Feng Tian continued, "Many of my comrades and old friends sacrificed their lives in the great battle a year ago. I'm already very fortunate to have lived this long. Today, we can finally fight to our hearts' content."

Zheng Yong stepped forward: "Acting Commander Yun, please command the battle here. We will lead the advanced superhuman brigade first. If we can defeat them, that would be best. If we cannot, please lead the remaining soldiers and civilians to retreat. As long as we are alive, we can always fight again."

Yunlan shook her head: "With Li Chenglong gone, how can I, as the highest-ranking officer of the Dawn Army and Dawn City, let you go first while I hide behind and try to survive? As for the evacuation, let someone else handle it. Forget about vanguard and reserve teams, we'll fight them to the death!"

Everyone nodded and shouted in unison, "Fight to the death! Fight to the death!" Then, the special forces and the advanced superhuman squad, led by Yun Lan, Zheng Yong, and Feng Tian, ​​charged towards the 10 hybrids. However, they had only charged halfway when they sensed an extremely powerful energy rushing towards their area from afar. The strength of this energy was so great that many level 6 and 7 superhumans felt a sense of terror, their legs went weak, and they almost collapsed.

Yunlan quickly stopped everyone from advancing, and the hybrids on the other side also stopped, all looking at the sky. From afar, a dazzling ball of light, trailing a long golden aura, flew rapidly towards them. It then stopped above the battlefield. As the golden aura gradually dissipated, it revealed a "person" wearing armor. The armor featured red, blue, and yellow colors, with a white ball of light in the center of the belt. Zhao Rui murmured, "This looks a bit like the Armor Hero I've seen, and a bit like Kamen Rider. It's just that it doesn't have a motorcycle; a motorcycle would be even cooler."

The one who arrived was naturally Li Chenglong. He removed the red cloak from the back of his armor and tossed it to Erica. Erica flew up and caught it, looking at the person hovering high in the air with surprise, unsure whether he was friend or foe. Yunlan felt that the armored man's gaze seemed to linger on her for a few seconds, making her frown. She intuitively felt that this person was definitely a man, but being scrutinized like that by a man made her genuinely uncomfortable.

Li Chenglong turned to the ten hybrids. He placed his hands on his belt and shouted, "Energy Cannon!" A massive energy wave shot towards the hybrids, two of whom were unable to dodge and were blasted to ashes. The remaining hybrids reacted, unleashing various attacks on Li Chenglong in mid-air. He nimbly dodged them one by one. He then held his right palm horizontally in front of his chest, and two red laser beams shot out from the eyes of his armor, obliterating another hybrid.

Han Xiaoling's mouth gaped open: "This is too terrifying! Three hybrids were wiped out in one minute!" Erica scratched her head, feeling that this energy was somewhat familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere before. Yun Lan's eyes were red, as if she had already guessed who it was.

Three of their companions died instantly, and the remaining hybrids appeared somewhat panicked. Li Chenglong summoned the micro-cannon, the armor's exclusive weapon. Although called a cannon, it wasn't very large; it could be easily lifted with both hands. The micro-cannon charged for three seconds, then quickly fired, taking down another hybrid who couldn't dodge in time. Actually, he couldn't dodge either, because the micro-cannon could automatically aim and track; unless he reached mid-level 11 or learned spatial skills, he wouldn't have a chance to dodge or withstand the attack.

The micro-cannon was powerful, but it consumed too much energy. After firing several shots in quick succession, the white sphere on his belt began to flash, reminding Li Chenglong that his energy was running low. Li Chenglong put away the micro-cannon and summoned the Dragon Emperor Sword. As soon as the Dragon Emperor Sword appeared, everyone present knew who had come. The soldiers immediately erupted in a thunderous roar of cheers and applause, many of them shedding tears. Even Zheng Yong and Feng Tian were moved to tears. Yun Lan almost collapsed, but Erica quickly caught her.

Li Chenglong glanced at his belt, deciding to finish the fight quickly. He unleashed a Galactic Explosion with his left hand, bombarding the ground, while he charged in while the hybrids were in disarray. The crowd saw flashes of red light amidst the swirling dust, and heard the occasional screams of the hybrids. Three minutes later, the dust settled, leaving only two hybrids and Li Chenglong standing. Li Chenglong pointed his sword forward with his right hand and said in interstellar language, "Come on!"

The two hybrids exchanged bewildered glances, then simultaneously took to the air, preparing to escape back to their spaceship and flee into space. Li Chenglong, however, was not about to let them escape. He instantly sheathed his Dragon Emperor Sword and deactivated his armor. His right fist clenched, and a golden dragon head gradually appeared. "Dragon Fist Burst!" Li Chenglong roared, and a golden dragon shot out from his right fist, instantly engulfing the two half-flying hybrids and blasting them to ashes. Neither the hybrids nor the Kiel aliens possessed crystals, so he no longer needed to hold back.

Li Chenglong activated his Dragon Soaring Technique and flew into the sky, storing the hybrid's spaceship into his psionic space. He then slowly returned to the ground, took the cloak from the shocked Erica, and stored it inside as well. Han Xiaoling was the first to run to Li Chenglong, her eyes sparkling: "Brother, you are so, so incredibly handsome!"

He took Yunlan's hand, whose face was already streaked with tears, and carefully wiped them away. Then he turned to everyone present and said, "All soldiers, brothers and sisters, I, Li Chenglong, am back!" A burst of enthusiastic applause erupted. Zheng Aiguo, Zhao Rui, and others had already surrounded Li Chenglong and tossed him high into the air. Yunlan wiped away her tears and revealed a long-lost smile.