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The newcomer's ill intentions were obvious. The opponent moved with incredible speed, arriving almost in the blink of an eye. Zhao De parried the first wave of attacks with his sword while loudly asking, "Hey, friend, who are you? This is a private gathering, don't get the wrong place!"

The man ignored the mocking words and coldly replied, "You ignorant fools dare to disturb my king's plans. Today is the day you die!" With that, he thrust his palms forward, and a powerful force surged toward Han Lin and his companion as if it were tangible.

At this critical moment, the powerful being who had never revealed his true form suddenly flashed by, effortlessly deflecting the attack with just one hand. An indescribable pressure seemed to be silently colliding and vying for power in the air... Then everything returned to calm, leaving only the invisible confrontation between their eyes.

"Thank you for your help, senior!" Han Lin quickly expressed his gratitude upon seeing this.

The mysterious man nodded slightly in response, then turned to the attacker who had just appeared and said in a deep voice, "Young man, don't be too impulsive. There's no need for this battle to cause any more unnecessary casualties."

Upon hearing this, the other party looked extremely unwilling yet helpless, and could only glare resentfully before slowly taking a few steps back to create distance. Then, a deep voice echoed in the air again: "Hmph! Consider yourself lucky to have encountered a powerful enemy… but remember, this is only temporary. The next time we meet will be your doom!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the space that had been surrounding them began to distort and vibrate. Clearly, this enemy did not intend to continue the fight but chose to retreat temporarily to preserve his strength for a future comeback.

Seeing the crisis averted, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao De broke the silence first, asking, "So what's next? We'll deal with the core nodes as we just discussed, right?"

After receiving affirmative responses from everyone, the group quickly adjusted their mindset, regrouped, and headed towards their final destination. Although the journey was still fraught with unknowns and dangers, the trials they had endured had forged an extraordinary level of teamwork, and they were confident that no matter how difficult the situation, they could weather the storm together and overcome any formidable foe.

"Speaking of which, who exactly is this expert?" Leia couldn't help but whisper to Lin Yu beside her.

Lin Yu shook her head slightly, a helpless smile on her face: "I don't know either, but judging from the strength he's displayed, he's definitely a powerful ally. Right now, our most important task is to solve the immediate problem."

Chapter 961 Core Node

Chapter 961 Core Node

As they talked, the two followed the group quickly forward. Han Lin and Zhao De had reached the hidden corner, where the faint but unique light now appeared exceptionally clear. Zhao De whispered to Han Lin, "Let's make our move and finish this quickly."

“Okay.” Han Lin nodded, and the two quickly got to work. Zhao De brandished his longsword and charged toward the core node, while Han Lin followed closely behind with his longsword. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, as fluid as a dance.

However, just as they were about to touch the light, a sudden burst of intense light erupted from it, accompanied by a piercing sound, and powerful energy ripples spread outwards. Han Lin and Zhao De immediately stopped and raised their weapons to defend themselves.

Seeing this, Leia quickly drew her bow and fired several arrows in quick succession towards the center of the light. The arrows drew graceful arcs through the air, striking their target directly.

At this moment, the mysterious figure reappeared. With a wave of his hand, an invisible force suppressed the energy within the light. The group was finally able to approach the core node. Han Lin swiftly stepped forward and severed a chain of energy shimmering with an unusual light with a single sword strike. The light immediately dimmed, and the entire space seemed to return to calm.

Zhao De breathed a sigh of relief and gave Han Lin a thumbs up: "Well done! Now the enemy shouldn't be able to restrain us anymore, right?"

Lin Yu hurriedly examined the core node and found that the symbols inside were gradually disappearing. "That's right, it seems that the soul binding has been broken." He turned to the others and said, "But we can't let our guard down yet, after all, the enemy may still have other plans."

Before the words were finished, that deep voice came from the sky again, but this time it seemed to be full of anger: "Damn it...you actually...just wait and see, next time you will definitely pay the price!"

The sound faded into the distance and eventually disappeared completely. Zhao De dusted off his hands and laughed, "Haha, looks like this guy can't do anything to us either."

The mysterious figure remained standing not far away, his gaze calm and profound. "We still have many unknown challenges ahead, so don't let your guard down." His tone was gentle, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

Han Lin looked at the mysterious man, a sense of awe rising in her heart. "Senior, what are your plans next?" she asked.

The mysterious man was silent for a moment, then smiled faintly: "My mission is to ensure the smooth progress of this battle. As long as you need help, I will always be by your side."

Leia couldn't help but ask again, "Where exactly do you come from? What is your purpose?"

The mysterious man's gaze softened considerably: "These are things we don't need to know for now. What's important is that we work together to deal with potentially greater threats in the future."

The mysterious man's words echoed in the silent air, plunging everyone into a brief moment of contemplation. Lin Yu coughed softly, attempting to break the silence: "What should we do next? This place doesn't seem safe."

Han Lin looked around and nodded in agreement, "That's right, it's not a good place to stay for too long. We should return to base as soon as possible and make sure everything is ready."

"The base?" Zhao De raised an eyebrow. "Can we really trust them? Last time something almost went wrong; nobody knows if there's still a mole inside."

Chapter 962 Trust

Chapter 962 Trust

Lin Yu shook his head: "No matter what, we can only trust our comrades now. Besides, we need to redeploy our defenses to guard against a counterattack. We've solved a major problem, and we can't let our previous sacrifices go to waste."

“Alright, you have a point.” Zhao De smiled slightly and turned to the group, saying, “Then let’s get going. Time waits for no one.”

Led by the mysterious figure, the group quickly made their way towards the base. While they relaxed somewhat along the way, they remained highly vigilant.

As night fell, twinkling lights gradually came into view. Finally, the outlines of familiar buildings appeared ahead—their temporary base.

"We've arrived," Zhao De said softly, a hint of relief in his eyes.

The group quickly entered the base, where they were greeted by the remaining team members. One of them stepped forward and asked eagerly, "How did it go? Was the core node resolved?"

Lin Yu nodded: "It's resolved. The situation is much more stable now. But we still need to strengthen our defenses to prevent the enemy from harassing us again."

"Okay, we'll set up the defenses immediately. You've all worked hard, go and get some rest," the team member said respectfully.

Everyone dispersed, preparing to recharge. Leia tugged at Lin Yu's sleeve and whispered, "Do you really think we can win this war?"

Lin Yu looked at Leia's worried eyes and gave her a warm smile: "Of course we can. As long as we are united, there is nothing we cannot overcome. Look, even that expert has come to help us."

"I hope so," Leia sighed, but the unease in her heart had not completely dissipated.

Meanwhile, Han Lin and Zhao De were standing in the command room, examining the various defensive structures marked on the map. Zhao De suddenly asked, "Do you know anything about that expert? Something seems a bit strange."

Han Lin shook his head slightly: "I don't know. But he is indeed very powerful, and he doesn't seem to have any ill intentions towards us. I think we can trust him for now."

Zhao De scratched his head: "That's true, that's the only way to think about it now."

Just as the two were talking, the mysterious man appeared at the door, standing quietly as if waiting for something.

Han Lin looked up and saw the mysterious man. He walked over and saluted, "Senior, is there anything you need me to do?"

The mysterious man's gaze softened as he said calmly, "You've done well, but remember, this battle is far from over. Stay vigilant, and be careful in everything you do."

"Understood." Han Lin nodded seriously.

The mysterious man nodded and turned to leave. His silhouette appeared exceptionally lonely in the dim light, yet it was also full of power.

Zhao De patted Han Lin on the shoulder: "Let's go, it's time to get some sleep. We have a tough battle to fight tomorrow."

Han Lin nodded and followed Zhao De out of the command room. The two walked down the base's corridor, their footsteps ringing out clearly in the quiet night. Zhao De suddenly stopped and looked at Han Lin: "Do you think everything the mysterious man said is believable?"

Han Lin frowned slightly, pondering for a moment: "He is indeed somewhat mysterious, but we don't have a better option right now. At least he hasn't posed a threat to us so far, and he's helped us quite a bit."

Chapter 963 Winning the War

Chapter 963 Winning the War

"Yeah, that's true," Zhao De sighed. "But I have a feeling there's something deeper behind this. I hope we're not being deceived."

Back in their respective dormitories, the two lay down. Han Lin lay on her bed, her mind racing. She closed her eyes, trying to relax, but the mysterious man's calm yet powerful words kept echoing in her mind.

The next morning, as soon as the sun rose, the entire base was already bustling with activity. The team members divided the work and began reinforcing and setting up various defensive structures. Han Lin and Leia were assigned together; their task was to patrol the outer perimeter of the defenses to ensure there were no signs of the enemy.

"Tell me, if we really manage to win this war, what kind of life will we lead?" Leia asked softly as she inspected the watchtower.

Han Lin smiled slightly: "Perhaps there will be a peaceful new world. We will no longer have to live in fear and trembling in these ruins."

Leia nodded, but her gaze drifted into the distance, a longing flickering in her eyes. "I also hope to have a home, a stable place."

Just then, a team member ran over, panting, and said, "Captains, we've discovered something suspicious. Please come with me quickly."

Han Lin and Leia exchanged a glance and immediately followed. They arrived at a relatively open area with several fresh footprints and scattered pieces of equipment on the ground. Clearly, someone had just been there.

"Enemy!" Han Lin immediately became alert, looking around, but she didn't see any enemy. "They might still be nearby. We must report to the base immediately and strengthen the defenses here."

Just as the three were about to leave, a faint noise suddenly came from the bushes. Han Lin drew his gun sharply and whispered, "Who's there!"

A figure slowly rose from the bushes; it was one of the team members who had stayed behind at the base the previous night. "Captain, it's me," the man said, raising his hands in a terrified expression. "I... I just found some clues and wanted to report them to you."

Han Lin put down his gun, frowned, and asked, "What clue? Explain it clearly."

“I found this over there.” The man handed over a small metal box with some strange symbols engraved on it.

Han Lin took the box, opened it, and found a note inside. It read: **The core node's defense system has been breached. Beware of further attacks.**

"It seems our guess was right, there really is a mole!" Han Lin's voice was tinged with anger. She handed the note to Leia, "Quickly bring this information back to base, we must act immediately."

"Understood." Leia took the note and immediately ran towards the base.

Han Lin turned to the team member: "You did a good job. Stay here and keep an eye on things. Notify us immediately if anything happens."

The team member saluted and nodded in response, "Yes, sir!"

Han Lin quickly returned to base, where a number of team members had already gathered in the command room. Zhao De was standing in front of the map studying the new deployment plan when he saw Han Lin enter and went up to him: "Any new developments?"

Han Lin handed him the box and note, explaining his recent discovery in detail. "We need to find the mole as soon as possible and strengthen all defenses. The enemy is very likely to launch another attack."

Chapter 964

Chapter 964

Zhao De looked at the information on the note, his expression grave. "Alright, I will immediately deploy a new defense plan. Han Lin, you should also assist Leia and the others in their work, ensuring that there are no loopholes in any环节 (link/step/step).

Han Lin walked out of the command room and headed straight for Leia. Leia was discussing a new deployment plan with several team members. Seeing Han Lin approach, Leia immediately went to greet him.

"How is the situation?" Leia asked with concern.

Han Lin handed the metal box and note to Leia: "The existence of the mole has been confirmed. We need to find him as soon as possible."

Leia took the box and note, her brow furrowed. "This is indeed a tricky matter. We need to gather these clues together and see if we can find any leads."

The two entered a small room, closed the door, and began to carefully examine the information. Han Lin took out a pen and quickly jotted down some keywords on a piece of paper: "symbols, decryption, attack, core node..."

Suddenly, there was a rapid knocking at the door, and a team member rushed in, looking anxious: "Captains, there's a new situation!"

Han Lin immediately stood up, looking at the other person warily: "What is it?"