Shao Qi let Lin Shuqing lead. As they entered, Lin noticed that this section of the lab differed from the previous ones. Even the walls were made of steel, and the growls of beasts became more prominent, suggesting multiple types.

Keeping his head down, Lin moved forward. Passing a lab, he forcefully swung the door open, revealing a vast space larger than a football field. It was lined with cages, each containing a different mutated beast of varying sizes.

Seizing the opportunity of their distraction, Lin tried to flee but couldn't move after a few steps. Hadn't that man released his acupressure points just moments ago? What was happening?

Zhou You withdrew his finger, not bothering about Lin, and entered the lab with Shao Qi. He then exclaimed, "So many varieties! Were these captured by Jiangnan Military Zone soldiers?" Honestly, he hadn't thought much of Jiangnan soldiers' capabilities, but they seemed skilled in capturing mutated beasts.

Shao Qi glanced over, "Most of them are intermediate mutated beasts. They should be able to capture these creatures at this level, and they can also post tasks for the exploration team to purchase."

Seeing humans enter, the mutated beasts caged inside became even more frenzied, battering and roaring, causing Li Hang to keep his distance, standing at the door with his gun ready.

"I'm not sure if it's because they've been caged for so long, but they seem more ferocious now," Zhou You remarked, staring at a mutated wolf that had knocked out one of its teeth but kept going. Blood streamed, yet it appeared oblivious to the pain, its eyes even more terrifying than when in the wild.

After making a round and examining some paper documents, Shao Qi told him, "The mutated beasts in this lab seem to have been injected with some substances. I'm not sure what they're researching, but something's definitely off."

Suddenly, a nearby machine sounded a red alert, "Remote control activated... Three, two, one, unlocked!"

Zhou You noticed all the electronic locks on the cages lighting up simultaneously, followed by a distinct click. The cages opened, and the mutated beasts that had been ramming the cage doors instantly burst out. Li Hang yelled in alarm, "What's happening? Run!"

Zhou You and Shao Qi exchanged a glance, both stepping back, and kicked the lab door open, telling Li Hang outside, "Wait out here!"

With Shao Qi wielding twin guns and Zhou You holding a crossbow, they began firing at the oncoming mutated beasts.

Cheng Yuran had figured out the signal and now, instead of transmitting further, started live streaming using his own account. Many online users eagerly awaiting his updates clicked on the live stream link.

"The blogger is desperate for attention, isn't he? Starting a live sales pitch even before the content is over?"

"Come on, let's see what today's hottest 'Ran' looks like. If he's not handsome or pretty, I'm going to blast your account!"

"I came in to relax after some intense training; can the blogger not show such disgusting videos? Just chat with us instead."

"After attending Master Zhou's class, listening to other tutors feels dull. They keep repeating the same techniques, which seem rather weak."

"Haha, this is hilarious! A bunch of plebeians who can't even hold a knife are looking down on certified martial arts experts. Where does that confidence come from?"

Social class has always existed. After the Martial Arts Association established the rankings for warriors, a divide formed between ordinary people and certified warriors. If not for Shao Qi's martial arts live teaching, this gap might widen. If the differences become too great, perhaps societal conflicts will arise even before the mutated beasts attack.

"Quit with the old arguments; if you want to bicker, go back to the forums. We're all here to enjoy the live stream."

The screen shifted, showing two men in military uniforms in an empty room battling a horde of mutated beasts. One wielded a crossbow, the other a gun. Each shot precisely targeted a mutated beast's eye. Some dropped dead instantly, while others got up and charged even more fiercely.

"Damn! What kind of crazy content is this? Two humans against dozens of mutated beasts; which idiot director thought this up? Show yourself!"

"Modern films and shows are getting so exaggerated. It's just like the old 'mano a mano with invaders' scenes from decades ago."

"I watched for half an hour and still haven't seen the protagonist's face. Is the actor too ugly?"

"Being ugly is one thing, but if mutated beasts were so easy to kill, why bother learning martial arts? Just learn to shoot."

"A bunch of ignoramuses!" a martial artist retorted sharply, "Look closely. The military uniforms they're wearing are the latest. And that gun? It's the J48 laser gun the military hasn't even gotten its hands on yet. It's not the gun that's expensive; it's the energy it uses. One shot and it's dozens of credits down the drain, a real money burner.

"And that crossbow, doesn't it look familiar? With so many fans of Zhou You in the live stream, you can't even recognize his weapon? Admit it, you're clueless! This is no film; it's live action!"

"Oh my God, I thought the man with the crossbow looked familiar. It's Zhou You! I recognized the mark on the crossbow; it's genuine."

"What's happening? Where is Master Zhou? We don’t have such a place in our base, do we?"

"It must be fake. Even if the person is real, this scene can't be. It's snowing outside, yet you can't see any sign of it in the camera's sweep."

"Could this be some of the latest AR technology, where real people act it out? Haven't there been talks about warriors at Yang City Base undergoing training in virtual scenarios?"

"Come on, shouldn't a virtual environment resemble a forest or some natural terrain? What training is setting a room filled with mutated beasts?"

"Forty-seven mutated beasts in total, and the two of them took them all down in just three minutes and twenty seconds. Are they even human?"

"Apart from the last few finishing moves, they relied on ranged attacks throughout. There was no close combat. How does this showcase their martial arts skills? Why are we even training in martial arts so intensely?"