Li Lin clenched his fists, recalling the confrontation with Black Blade. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. "We need to act quickly."
Liya nodded, determination shining in her eyes. "You're right."
The group hurriedly evacuated from the Underground Facility, the alarm blaring behind them. Doctor Emily followed closely behind Li Lin, her face pale. "We have to leave before the self-destruct sequence starts."
Just as the Squad burst out of the underground entrance, a violent explosion erupted from behind them. Li Lin instinctively shielded Emily as debris and dust flew toward them.
"Damn it!" Li Lin coughed, glancing back at the smoke-filled entrance. "We need to get out of this area fast."
At that moment, gunfire suddenly rang out. Li Lin instantly became alert and pushed Emily aside. "Take cover!"
The Raiders Group led by Black Blade surrounded them from all sides. Li Lin coldly stared at Black Blade. "You arrived quite quickly."
Black Blade grinned maliciously. "I've been waiting for you. Hand over what you found underground, and I might consider giving you a quick death."
Li Lin tightened his fists, sensing Xiao Xing's unease. He whispered reassuringly, "Don't be afraid; we'll be fine."
Liya quickly prepared for battle, and Rick raised his weapon. "We're not going down without a fight."
Black Blade sneered and gestured to his men. "Then don't blame me for being ruthless."
Gunfire immediately echoed through the ruins as Li Lin led the Squad to scatter and find cover.
Xiao Xing sensed the danger and instinctively released an energy shield, a starry light enveloping Li Lin and the others, blocking most of the bullets.
Emily looked at Xiao Xing in astonishment. "Is this the power of the Starwing Beast? It's incredible!"
"There's no time to explain," Li Lin quickly assessed the battlefield. "Liya, you take care of Doctor Emily and Rick. Cover me."
Before he finished speaking, Li Lin charged towards the nearest enemy. His movements were fluid and swift, and he quickly subdued two raiders.
Black Blade watched in surprise, a glint of astonishment in his eyes. "It seems you're more troublesome than I imagined."
Li Lin shot him a cold glance. "You don't know me at all."
The two engaged in combat, exchanging blows. Li Lin utilized his exceptional fighting skills to deflect Black Blade's attacks time and again.
Meanwhile, Liya took the opportunity to craft makeshift weapons from the debris around her, providing emergency treatment for her injured teammates. Her calmness and intelligence brought crucial assistance to the team.
As the battle intensified, Li Lin and Black Blade were locked in a fierce struggle. Xiao Xing anxiously observed the scene before suddenly letting out a sharp cry.
A dazzling starlight erupted from Xiao Xing, sweeping across the battlefield like a tsunami, knocking the raiders to the ground with its force.
Black Blade was also pushed back by this sudden attack, staggering a few steps as he stared at Xiao Xing in disbelief. "What kind of monster is that?"
Seizing the moment, Li Lin delivered a flying kick that sent Black Blade crashing to the ground. Breathing heavily, he warily scanned his surroundings. "It's over."
However, after releasing such powerful energy, Xiao Xing suddenly collapsed weakly onto the ground. Li Lin rushed over and cradled it in his arms. "Xiao Xing! What's wrong?"
Emily watched this unfold, her eyes reflecting a complex emotion. "It exhausted its energy to protect us."
Li Lin's heart ached as she gently stroked Xiao Xing's head. "Hang in there, we will find a way," she whispered.
Before retreating, Black Blade left behind a cryptic message: "The true enemy is about to arrive. Don't think this is the end."
Li Lin furrowed her brow and looked at Emily. "Doctor, do you know what he meant?"
Emily's expression was grave. "I'm afraid... this is just the beginning. The experiment that led to the collapse of civilization has consequences far more profound than we can imagine."
Li Lin held the weak Xiao Xing tightly, filled with worry and questions. What exactly was the true enemy? How would they face the impending crisis?
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