Dragon Transformation in the Apocalypse

Chapter 277 Yunlan's Battle Against a Higher Level (Part 2)

With Yun Lan's addition, the special forces members felt much more relaxed. Furthermore, they had undergone rigorous team combat training and experienced numerous battles, resulting in excellent teamwork. Moreover, with Han Xiaoling, Wang Shuang, and Yang Liu, all level 9, and the rest of the team members being level 8, their strength was already considerable. In no time, the wave of elite zombies attacking them was completely wiped out.

Just as the special forces soldiers were about to catch their breath, a sudden clapping sound rang out. Everyone looked in the direction of the clapping and saw a person dressed in a long blue robe, resembling an ancient scholar, slowly approaching. Several ability users with sensory powers immediately investigated, but they detected no energy fluctuations from the person; he seemed like an ordinary person—no, they couldn't even tell whether this "scholar" was human or a zombie.

Yunlan's Phoenix Eye had already been activated: Level 11 S-rank Electric Eel Awakened Zombie, Constitution 611, Strength 600, Agility 620, Spirit 622. In fact, after nearly two years of battles, Li Chenglong and Yunlan had discovered a problem: under the same level, potential, and ability, zombies' attributes were slightly higher than humans'. And the zombie before them, judging solely by its attributes, was even stronger than the Xun Protector whom Li Chenglong had fought before.

Yunlan was somewhat surprised, thinking that logically, with the zombie outbreak and internal strife, there shouldn't be any particularly powerful zombies. How could a level 11 zombie suddenly appear here? However, despite her surprise, Yunlan remained calm. She currently possessed a level 2 psionic form and the power of Dragon Blood Burst, so she wasn't necessarily at a disadvantage in a real fight.

The "scholar" slowly approached the special forces team and stopped 50 meters away, followed by a dozen level 10 and level 9 zombies. He said, "I am Zhen, one of the eight protectors under His Majesty the Emperor, named Sima Liang. May I ask which unit of the human army you belong to? Your combat power is so strong that I have never seen anything like it before."

Wang Shuang stepped forward and said, "We are the Dawn Army led by City Lord Li of Dawn City. We are here today to wipe you out." Sima Liang nodded, "No wonder you are so powerful. So you are the troops of Li Chenglong, whom Protector Xun highly praised at the conference. I want to see today whether you are as powerful as he says."

After speaking, the sunny expression on his face suddenly turned cold. With a wave of his right hand, the dozen or so level 10 and level 9 zombies following behind him charged towards the special forces team. Yun Lan immediately instructed, "Be careful, don't worry about killing enemies. I'll go and fight that protector first. If we can defeat him, we'll win this battle."

Yunlan had just learned through the Eye of the Fire Phoenix that her opponent was skilled in electric and water-based techniques. While she, as an Awakened One specializing in fire and melee combat, couldn't claim an advantage, she was at least not at a disadvantage in terms of attributes. Sima Liang wielded a three-foot-long sword, the blade emitting a faint blue glow after he infused it with his special power.

As the saying goes, "An inch longer, an inch stronger; an inch shorter, an inch more dangerous." Yunlan wielded her Dragon and Phoenix Spear with ferocious speed, unleashing seven or eight moves in just over ten seconds. However, Sima Liang's swordsmanship was also remarkable. After parrying Yunlan's attacks time and again, he was able to counterattack during Yunlan's openings. Because both of them had infused their weapons with energy, even from a distance, the clash between the red and blue weapons was clearly visible.

The special forces soldiers weren't having an easy time either. Although they had a significant numerical advantage—there were only a dozen or so level 10 and 9 zombies combined—the level difference was undeniable. While their five-person teams were highly skilled in coordinated combat, they were still struggling against overwhelming strength, and several soldiers had already been injured.

Yunlan fought Zhen Hufa for three minutes, gradually falling into a disadvantageous position. Zhen Hufa laughed as he fought, saying, "Haha, you, a level 10, think you can fight against my level 11 awakened zombie? You're dreaming! Watch me finish you off!" But as soon as he finished speaking, he was blasted away by a huge energy, smashing through the outer wall of a building.

As he leaped from the ruins, he saw two enormous wings, interwoven with red and gold light, appear behind Yunlan, and her aura had also increased significantly. Protector Zhen was speechless with surprise, and after more than ten seconds, he smiled and said, "That's interesting. Now I can use my full strength too."

Undeterred by the cold, he removed his outer robe, revealing his shirt-clad body. A blue aura gradually emanated from him. Yun Lan, seeing that Sima Liang's attributes had increased again, knew that the longer the battle dragged on, the more difficult it would be to defeat him, and charged forward with her spear.

The two clashed again, this time with even greater intensity. Waves of energy surged outwards from them, drawing in even the high-level zombies and special forces fighting nearby. They stopped fighting and looked over.

Yun Lan unleashed a powerful strike: "Dragon and Phoenix Blood Dance Thrust!" A crimson dragon and phoenix spear beam shot fiercely towards Sima Liang. Sima Liang was also startled by this immense energy and hurriedly retreated, using various skills as he went to try and weaken its power. Sure enough, after releasing more than a dozen moves, the crimson dragon and phoenix energy gradually weakened and shattered.

Yun Lan thrust forward again, wielding her spear. Sima Liang dared not be careless any longer and unleashed his full power in the battle. "Ten Million Volts!" A huge white bolt of lightning suddenly struck towards Yun Lan, but surprisingly, Yun Lan neither dodged nor evaded, continuing to charge forward with her spear, displaying an aura of determination to kill Sima Liang.

The massive bolt of lightning struck the ground, creating a deafening explosion and flash, causing the special forces and zombies in the distance to drop to the ground for cover. Sima Liang stared at the explosion site, trying to see if Yun Lan was dead. Within seconds, he screamed in terror. Yun Lan, glowing red, charged towards him through the billowing smoke and dust. Her face and arms were covered in horrific wounds, but her momentum remained undiminished as she charged towards Sima Liang at incredible speed.

Sima Liang seemed stunned by this astonishing scene, frozen in place. Yun Lan shouted, "Flaming Phoenix Incineration Formation!" Instantly, a fire phoenix flew out from her body and rushed towards the dumbfounded Sima Liang. As soon as the fire phoenix touched Sima Liang, it transformed into a huge whirlwind of flames, trapping him inside.

Sima Liang let out a blood-curdling scream, still unleashing his strongest skill attacks, a whirlwind surrounding him, in an attempt to escape the scorching flames. After a few seconds, he begged for mercy: "Spare my life! Spare my life! I'm willing to be your inside man, just let me go!"

Yun Lan ignored it all, coldly watching the scene unfold. In less than a minute, the fiery whirlwind gradually dissipated, and Sima Liang had been burned to ashes, then scattered by the last whirlwind. The level 10 and level 9 zombies, witnessing this scene, scattered in terror.

Yang Liu first ordered the male special forces soldiers to remain on guard, then rushed over with the other girls to surround Yun Lan. Yun Lan had already begun to recover, and the terrible wounds on her body were gradually healing themselves. However, due to the massive electric attack, her clothes were tattered and she was almost completely naked.

More than 30 female special forces members surrounded Yun Lan several times, and Yang Liu and Wang Shuang helped her change her clothes. Yun Lan was extremely exhausted and could barely move. She smiled and said, "I finally killed him, but my whole body is burning with pain now. Thank you all for your help." Seeing their captain injured, some of the women even shed tears.

Yang Liu immediately said, "Captain Yun, don't talk for now, just rest." After the two women helped Yun Lan change her clothes, they helped her up and fed her some Flame Fruit Wine and Crystal Recovery Potions. Yun Lan said, "Let's tell the main force and our allies about this victory first, then find a place to rest and let everyone eat something. We'll continue our operation this afternoon."