Dragon Transformation in the Apocalypse

Chapter 486 Yunlan, Level 13

Upon hearing Nangong Yanran's suggestion, everyone exchanged glances, remaining silent. The main reason was that the suggestion not only sounded somewhat unreliable but also dangerous. Every level 13 expert had reached their current level through arduous effort and long-term accumulation; no one dared to gamble with their life.

Li Chenglong was eager to improve his strength. He was about to stand up when Yun Lan stood up first and said, "Let me try. I'm currently level 12 and have been leveling up for a long time. I've participated in many battles, but I haven't been able to reach the level-up threshold. I feel that if someone has to be tested, I'm the most suitable one."

Just as Li Chenglong was about to speak, Yunlan immediately pressed his hands down and stopped him with a look: "Why did I say I was the most suitable? First, my current level of accumulated combat energy is already sufficient to reach level 13. However, as everyone here knows, reaching level 13 not only requires a large amount of combat experience and energy, but also an opportunity. I need that opportunity right now."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "The second reason is that I'm currently level 12. Compared to level 13 to 14, the success rate of leveling from 12 to 13 is definitely higher, and the risk is also lower. Besides, there are so many experts here, so I don't think I'll be in any danger."

Seeing how resolute she was, Li Chenglong didn't say anything more. He calculated that they had been together for ten years, from the special forces team before the apocalypse to today in Dawn City. He already knew Yun Lan's personality very well. Yun Lan was the type who didn't make decisions easily, but once she did, she was a woman of her word. Now, instead of stopping her, he should try his best to help her.

Everyone glanced at Yun Lan, then turned to Li Chenglong. Li Chenglong looked up at Yun Lan, who was gazing at him expectantly, and solemnly nodded, saying, "I agree!"

Seeing that Li Chenglong, the city lord of Dawn City and Yunlan's husband, had agreed, everyone remained silent. Lena and Nangong Yanran walked together and began calculating something in front of the crystal computer, while Marina and Cecily watched them work.

An hour later, the group decided to attempt to help Yunlan level up the next morning in an undeveloped area north of Dawn City. To ensure the success of this attempt, all the level 13 experts and most of the level 12 powerhouses would come to help.

After everyone left, Yunlan locked the door to the city lord's office, then sat down on Li Chenglong's lap facing him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "You won't be angry that I made this decision on my own, will you?"

Li Chenglong said with a wry smile, "What's the use of me getting angry now? Besides, I've always respected and supported your decisions. And according to the examinations conducted by Professor Lena, Cecily, and Marina, Nangong Yanran's research seems to be fine. This is indeed an opportunity for you, and I will do my best to protect you. However, this matter is of great importance. Should we tell Mom and Dad?"

Yunlan gave Li Chenglong a big kiss on the cheek before laughing and saying, "I reckon even if I don't say anything, the two of them will find out soon enough, since we're going to mobilize so many level 12 experts tomorrow. But I should still take the initiative to tell them."

After speaking, Yun Lan remained in the same posture, took out her crystal phone from her spiritual energy space, and began making a call. Five minutes later, Yun Lan ended her call. Because Li Chenglong was extremely close to Yun Lan, he could hear the entire conversation clearly.

Qi Guoan and Qin Fangyu were initially very reluctant, especially Qin Fangyu, who thought her actions were extremely risky and irresponsible. However, after Yun Lan explained things to them, the two gradually understood her true thoughts and changed their opposition to support.

That evening, Li Chenglong hosted a dinner at his home for Zhao Wuji, Nangong Yanran, and Dongfang Yunbing. Qi Guoan and Qin Fangyu also made a special trip back. Nangong Yanran and Dongfang Yunbing were very fond of Li Yunhao's daughter, Li Yunxi, who was less than 100 days old. At the same time, Zhao Wuji told Li Chenglong and the others something that greatly surprised them.

This means that even in their New Human Empire, newborns have been born, and aside from possessing the unique aura and energy of zombies, they are otherwise no different from normal human infants. However, it seems that only New Humans of level 11 and above are capable of reproduction, as all the New Human babies born so far have been born to New Humans of level 11 and above.

It is worth mentioning that Li Chenglong's acquaintance, Zhuque, the Southern Marshal of the New Human Empire, recently gave birth to a baby boy. As for the father of the child, he is Qian, one of the newly appointed eight protectors.

In previous battles against the Void Creatures, the New Human Empire suffered heavy losses, with half of its eight Guardians killed and two of its four Marshals also perishing. Only recently, through internal selection and rigorous competition, were the allocations for these positions decided.

During their stay in Dawn City, the three of them stayed on the 20th floor of the Dawn Tower, a place specially designed to accommodate distinguished guests. It was fully equipped with all kinds of facilities, including 24-hour uninterrupted supply of water and electricity, as well as fruits and snacks.

After dinner, Li Chenglong went to the city lord's office. Due to the meetings and afternoon events, there were still some matters to handle, and since he had some free time, he came to deal with them. Since Hai Lianyi and Wenren Yu both left work at 7 pm every night, Li Chenglong temporarily called Han Xiaoling to help him in order to speed things up.

At 9 a.m. the next day, 26 level 12 ability users and all the level 13 powerhouses arrived at an undeveloped area in the north of Dawn City, ready to help Yun Lan, a level 12 SS-rank Fire Phoenix Spirit Awakener, upgrade under the guidance of Nangong Yanran.

The plan was divided into two parts. The first part involved all the superhumans and ability users present injecting their energy into Li Chenglong.

Secondly, Li Chenglong took advantage of the G gem's ability to convert all kinds of energy, transforming this energy into energy that matched Yunlan's, and then injecting it into Yunlan's body to break through the level 12 bottleneck and successfully upgrade to level 13.

To prevent any unexpected situations from occurring on site, Li Chenglong also mobilized all members of the special forces team to guard the area.

After checking the time, Nangong Yanran looked around and then solemnly said, "Let's begin. When releasing energy, everyone should pay attention to the speed and stability. Don't be too fast or too slow. The flow of energy should be stable."

At her command, everyone released their energy from their hands, slowly channeling it into Li Chenglong. Li Chenglong, however, had already activated the G-Gem, absorbing all the incoming energy into his body and beginning its transformation.

At this moment, Li Chenglong was like a giant vortex, absorbing all the energy around him. Marina, Keltilan, Cecily, Zhao Wuji, and the others all showed expressions of shock. They had never seen anyone who could absorb energy of different attributes and properties like this before.

Lena smiled with satisfaction. As expected of the G-Gem, which embodies the highest technological achievements of the three planets, Hyland, Roland, and Meilan, it was developing in the best possible direction after being implanted into Li Chenglong's body and gradually merging with him. It had even far exceeded her most optimistic estimate at the time.

Twenty minutes later, after Li Chenglong had absorbed the energy of dozens of powerful individuals, his entire body was radiating seven-colored energy waves, and the aura he exuded caused everyone except Yun Lan to retreat.

"Yunlan, come here, give me your hands!" Li Chenglong suddenly said, extending his hands that were radiating energy.

Yun Lan nodded seriously, extending her hands and placing them in Li Chenglong's large hands. Li Chenglong grasped one of Yun Lan's delicate hands in each of his own. Instantly, the energy from Li Chenglong's body connected through their hands, enveloping Yun Lan's entire body. Yun Lan's entire body, like Li Chenglong's, began to radiate various forms of energy.

Yunlan felt endless energy flowing into her body through Li Chenglong's hands, and her entire body began to surge like a tide. But this feeling did not last long, and the omnipotent energy gradually calmed down. Although it was still growing, it no longer caused her pain as it had at the beginning.

Actually, this was Li Chenglong's fault. He initially opened the energy flow too wide, but later, he sensed Yunlan's pain and immediately reduced the energy flow.

An hour later, Li Chenglong released Yunlan's hands and quickly jumped aside to rest. Such prolonged and meticulous control of his energy had taken a toll on him, especially his chest, which was now aching slightly. He quickly opened two bottles of super energy recovery potions and drank them, followed by two bottles of concentrated Flame Fruit juice, finally recovering somewhat.

However, at this moment, the G-gem within his body emitted a wave of green energy, instantly restoring him to full health. In fact, only half of the energy emitted by these powerful individuals was used to help Yunlan level up; the other half was automatically absorbed by the G-gem. After absorbing so much energy, it finally paid off; the energy emitted by the G-gem immediately and completely restored Li Chenglong's body.

At this moment, Yunlan was completely enveloped in fiery red light, which surged like a fire tornado from where she sat all the way to the sky. Standing at a distance, Nangong Yanran carefully sensed the energy and excitedly exclaimed, "We succeeded!"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone felt an extremely hot red energy radiating towards them. Even level 13 experts like Qin Susu, Dongfang Yunbing, and Nangong Yanran had to release energy shields to resist it.

After several energy waves were released, everyone saw Yun Lan with fiery red hair slowly walking towards them from a distance. She arrived before them almost instantly, smiling as she said, "Thank you all so much for your help. I've successfully leveled up!"

Then her hair slowly turned black again, and she leaned on Li Chenglong, who was already standing up, and excitedly said, "I finally did it! Level 13, I'm level 13!"

Li Chenglong activated the True Dragon Eye: Yunlan, a level 13 SS-rank Fire Phoenix Spirit Awakener, with attributes of 840 Constitution, 835 Strength, 845 Agility, and 842 Spirit. His abilities include Holy Spirit Spear, Spiritual Energy Space, Ultimate Self-Healing, Spiritual Energy Form, Spiritual Summoning, Fire Phoenix Eye, Fire Phoenix Body, and Meteor Shower. Although he didn't gain any new abilities, his attributes did indeed increase significantly.

Take Zhao Wuji, a three-headed dragon spirit awakener of the same level and potential, for example. His four attributes are 847 constitution, 842 strength, 835 agility, and 849 spirit. The two have basically the same attributes.

As for Zhao Wuji's abilities, they include the Demon Dragon Halberd, spatial teleportation, elemental control, spirit summoning, psychic forms, and the Five Elements Space.

Upon learning of her successful promotion, everyone offered their congratulations, and the special forces members who received the news also came over to congratulate their former captain.

With Yunlan's successful example, Nangong Yanran felt more confident. After discussing it, the group decided to continue the experiment tomorrow to see if they could help a level 13 expert level up to level 14.