Chapter 1926: Continuing the Chase

Chapter 1926: Chapter 1926: Continuing the Chase

"Xin, I promise you, within half an hour, I will definitely get out, believe me." Ye Shikai said firmly, never before had he been this resolute. This time, under no circumstances can George escape, or there would be endless troubles. Moreover, Ye Shikai is not an irrational person. If he were alone, it would only take five minutes to evacuate this base. If everything goes smoothly, he might catch or directly eliminate George, then escape unscathed.

"No, I absolutely disagree." Chen Yuxin held his arm firmly, refusing to let go.

"We’ve already lost too many lives. This time, I must capture the mastermind." Ye Shikai suddenly said, causing Chen Yuxin’s grip to slowly loosen, her eyes somewhat vacant. She knew she couldn’t persuade Ye Shikai this time...

"Xin, I know how you feel about me. Don’t worry, I’ll come out unscathed this time."

"Kai, have you really decided to go?" Chen Yuxin asked one last time.

"Yes, I must go and settle this with him." Ye Shikai nodded in acknowledgment.

"Since you must go, then I will accompany you." Chen Yuxin’s decision was also firm. Both were stubborn and couldn’t persuade each other on this matter. Chen Yuxin could only resolutely accompany Ye Shikai forward, just like before.

"We are all family Death Soldiers. Since the Family Head wants to go, we are willing to face any danger." The Chen family’s guards were all loyal Death Soldiers. They did not fear death, and they never questioned Chen Yuxin’s orders. The Hidden Guards were the same; they were absolutely loyal to Ye Shikai and pledged their lives to him.

"Alright, let’s not waste any more time, let’s go quickly."

"Okay."

Everyone rushed inside. The base’s self-destruct mechanism had already been activated and was constantly counting down. This research facility was so large, capable of destroying the entire place, how much explosives did it require? Unless there was a special "safe house," even the most powerful cultivator wouldn’t be able to survive this explosion. The pressure from the explosion couldn’t be withstood by Inner Strength alone.

Ye Shikai ran wildly. There was no one inside anymore, likely having fled upon hearing the news. He also thought of the possibility of George escaping through tunnels, but Nightmare had already taken people to head underground, hoping they’d gain something.

Bang.

Suddenly, Ye Shikai heard a sound coming from inside, like footsteps. He hurried forward and ran into a group of people.

"Don’t, don’t kill us." The people he encountered weren’t guards, but some researchers and some people who seemed to be in charge, judging by their formal suits. Although they looked neat, their faces were filled with panic. After all... no matter who they were, if they didn’t leave the facility within half an hour, their fate would be the same...

"Who are you?" Ye Shikai inquired.

"We... we are the administrators of the various departments here. This research facility is about to explode."

"Don’t panic, I won’t harm you." Ye Shikai shouted, calming the panicked crowd.

"I’m asking you, where is George, your BOSS, where is he?" Ye Shikai questioned.

"He... he’s inside." One of them pointed inside.

"Is it the office area inside?" Ye Shikai asked.

"Yes, inside is the office area."

"Hurry up and leave." Ye Shikai nodded, now having a clear mind. He let them go since George should still be inside if that was the office area.

"Intruder, open fire."

"Get down."

Ye Shikai hid behind a metal desk. There were dozens of armed guards inside, momentarily blocking them.

"Fight back."

Bang, bang, bang.

Ye Shikai peeked secretly, seeing George’s figure flash past in the back. Although not from Huaxia, he had a Huaxia-like appearance, making him easy to identify.

"George is behind us, don’t let him escape." Ye Shikai shouted, but with guards firing guns, even a cultivator couldn’t get through.

"Absolutely can’t let you run." Ye Shikai concentrated his Inner Strength into the Netherworld Blade, suddenly jumping out and slashing forward...

Boom.

Powerful Sword Qi swept away all obstacles in front, sending people and objects flying. Those guards were disrupted internally by Sword Qi, while some were heavily smashed against the wall, instantly losing consciousness.

"Chase him, don’t let him escape." Ye Shikai shouted, and everyone rushed out immediately.

"Trying to escape?" Ye Shikai charged first, leaving others behind. Suddenly, he turned his head at a sound from behind, a door dropped down from above, cutting off his retreat, and more critically, blocking Chen Yuxin and the others outside.

"Damn it." Ye Shikai tried to open it, but the door was special, made of specific metal, hard even for the Netherworld Blade and You Xi sword to destroy.

"Twenty minutes until self-destruct." At this moment, a warning echoed through the speaker above, causing Ye Shikai some anxiety. Now trapped inside, however, he did not crumble. Since George was ahead, he must have a way to escape. An old fox would never perish with the enemy, indicating a path of escape must exist ahead.

Facing the situation, all he could do was grit his teeth and move forward, a chance for survival lay ahead, find George, eliminate him, and find a way out. Ye Shikai pressed on forward, drawing closer to the figure ahead.

..................

Outside the door.

"Kai, Kai." Chen Yuxin shouted, but it was futile. This door was made of special metal, seemingly also restraining the cultivator’s weapon.

"Quickly, open this door." Chen Yuxin commanded.

"Yes, Family Head."

The Chen family guards gathered Inner Strength, trying to "break" the door, but it wasn’t an easy task.

"Family Head, this door is made of special metal. Forcing it open will take time."

"Damn, you keep at the door, others, see if there’s another way." Chen Yuxin was anxious, but knew not what to do, not even with her Chunjun Sword could she make a difference against this door. The pressing issue was the research facility’s self-destruct sequence had begun, with time ticking down, if unable to open it in time, Ye Shikai would perish inside.