Gou Tuizhi felt a surge of unease as he observed the ill intentions in everyone's eyes.
He had already attempted to attack using cultivator martial arts.
Although his strength allowed him to unleash Xuan-tier martial arts at the level of Earth-tier, it was still insufficient against Dan Nan and his group.
Therefore, he had little confidence in facing their combined assault.
But he knew.
Han Lang and the others' targets would not be limited to him alone.
Dr. Sim's base on the other side would undoubtedly become their next objective to destroy.
Before this, he had briefly reported the situation here to Dr. Sim.
Given the operational capabilities on that end, he believed Dr. Sim would soon send reinforcements to support him.
So, at this moment, his priority was to stall for as much time as possible.
"Haha..."
Thinking of this, Gou Tuizhi suddenly burst into laughter.
"It seems you are all in a hurry! What a pity, I won't let you leave so easily!"
Dan Nan sneered.
"Hmph! You alone? Don't you think we know your strength is at most around the middle stage of Nascent Soul? You're already struggling to deal with me, let alone the fact that we have six powerful combat allies, and you are alone!"
"Haha..."
Gou Tuizhi laughed even harder upon hearing this.
"That's right! If you all join forces, I naturally won't stand a chance. But do you think we haven't made any preparations against you all this time? Do you really believe that after mastering the cultivator modification technology, only I have achieved a breakthrough?"
Han Lang and the others were startled by this statement.
Indeed, if another esper with Gou Tuizhi's strength appeared on the battlefield at this moment, they might not be able to handle it.
Instantly, they adjusted their formation, constantly on guard for the appearance of other espers.
Seeing this, Gou Tuizhi was overjoyed.
This was merely a tactic to delay them.
The news that cultivators could be modified into more powerful espers had only recently reached Dr. Sim's side.
They wouldn't have many other subjects available for modification.
However, seeing Han Lang and the others deceived by him, Gou Tuizhi became even more brazen.
He disdainfully said to the group.
"Haha... Since that's the case, why are you so nervous? Attack! Haha..."
Hearing such taunts, everyone's faces immediately showed anger.
Ma Long was the first to be filled with righteous indignation, shouting.
"Why waste more words with him! Let's take him down first!"
With Ma Long's shout, everyone prepared to act.
Seeing them preparing to launch an offensive, Gou Tuizhi quickly shouted.
"What are you waiting for? Attack!"
Gou Tuizhi's words made Dan Nan and his group believe that other espers were hidden nearby.
So they immediately stopped, standing in place and scanning their surroundings vigilantly.
But after waiting for a while, they found no trace of other espers.
Instantly, they realized they had been tricked.
Each of them became even more enraged.
"Gou Tuizhi! Stop bluffing! Don't you think we know that in the entire esper base, besides you possessing the cultivation physique of a Xia Nation person, you couldn't possibly have a second Xia Nation person!"
Ma Long's statement seemed to remind Gou Tuizhi.
He quickly replied.
"Tsk tsk tsk... You don't believe me when I call you frogs in a well. Don't you think that after so many years of esper development, they only researched esper modification technology? Is biological technology not involved? Wouldn't top-tier researchers like the Doctor be curious about the physiques of Xia Nation people and people from other countries?"
Han Lang and the others were shocked by this.
This was not something they hadn't heard of.
Even setting aside espers and cultivators,
ordinary armies from other countries had been secretly researching the genes and physiques of ordinary Xia Nation people.
The purpose was to develop gene weapons targeting Xia Nation, so that during future wars, targeted biological weapons could be used against Xia Nation people!
If ordinary armies could conduct such research, how could espers, which were essentially a form of biological technology, overlook this issue?
Thinking of this, Han Lang and the others felt the seriousness of the matter even more.
"Are you saying that Dr. Sim has successfully modified foreigners for cultivation by researching the physiques of Xia Nation people?"
Gou Tuizhi's statement actually lacked solid evidence.
Dr. Sim did indeed have technology researching this aspect.
But to what extent the research had progressed, Gou Tuizhi was actually unaware.
However, seeing Dan Nan and the others believe his words, he instantly gained confidence.
"Of course! How could this research be more difficult than esper modification? After all, esper modification is a form of creation, while distinguishing the physiques of Xia Nation people and foreigners only requires discovery! Now, do you still think I was just bluffing?"
Gou Tuizhi's expression was full of confidence.
He believed that as long as he said these words, Dan Nan and his group would absolutely not dare to act rashly.
The reality was much as he had predicted.
After hearing these words, Dan Nan and the others exchanged glances, unsure of what to do.
But the problem was.
In Dan Nan's team, there was Ma Long, who was known for his straightforwardness.
He was different from the others.
Others might appear somewhat timid after hearing such news.
But Ma Long didn't take these issues seriously at all.
He grumbled as he spoke.
"Damn it! Fighting is such a drag, like a woman! I don't care about all that. Today, no matter what, I'm going to kill you, you damn esper lackey!"
With that, without waiting for Dan Nan's order, he charged directly at Gou Tuizhi.
Han Lang and the others were shocked.
"Big Brother Ma, be careful, you are no match for him!"
Han Lang warned Ma Long while following closely behind, fearing any mishap for Ma Long.
Seeing Ma Long and Han Lang charge out, the others also temporarily set aside the terrifying news from Gou Tuizhi and immediately flew forward to support Ma Long.
The most surprised person at this moment was still Gou Tuizhi.
He had only intended to stall for more time, but he never expected Ma Long to attack him without a word.
This triggered a chain reaction.
It gave Gou Tuizhi no time to react.
With no other choice, he had to rise to meet the enemy!
"Good! Since that's the case, even if I die today, I'll take one with me! You scoundrel, die!"
After speaking, he gathered power in both fists and fiercely smashed towards Ma Long's head.