In the Beautiful Country, California, within a range of rolling mountains adjacent to the west coast, night had fallen like ink, and dozens of figures silently traversed the mountain forests.
Leading them was Goro, who, as the former leader of the Northern Mountains Lizardmen, had been entrusted with a crucial mission by Zhou Qi.
He deeply understood the importance of this operation; on one hand, it was Zhou Qi's test of his loyalty, and on the other, the powerful Mingling Devil hidden behind him gave him some confidence.
After a difficult trek, the Lizardmen Squad finally arrived at the entrance of the Freemasons' base.
The entrance was completely concealed by lush vegetation, and had it not been for prior knowledge, no one would have imagined that a high-tech secret base was hidden behind such verdant growth.
Perhaps someone had stumbled upon it by chance in the past, but the moment of discovery likely meant the end of their life.
Goro, with a solemn expression, waved his hand, and several agile Lizardmen immediately understood, quickly rushing towards the base's main gate.
They carefully operated the access System according to the password provided by the Freemasons member they had parasitized.
With each number pressed, everyone's heart tightened, fearing any mistake.
Finally, with a faint 'beep,' the gate slowly opened, emitting a low 'creak' that sounded particularly harsh in the silent night.
Goro cautiously observed his surroundings, and after confirming no anomalies, led the squad in, one after another.
Inside the base, the lights were dim, and a cold, eerie glow flickered through the intricate passages; indicator lights on various instruments on the walls pulsed erratically, exuding a mysterious and chilling Qi.
The Lizardmen held their breath, stealthily advancing towards the Experimental Zone according to their predetermined route.
Along the way, they skillfully evaded wave after wave of patrolling Guards, relying on their excellent camouflage abilities.
These Guards moved with uniform steps, their eyes alert, and the advanced weapons in their hands glinted coldly in the faint light.
Whenever Guards approached, the Lizardmen immediately froze, blending into their surroundings, and only resumed their advance once the Guards had moved away.
However, an accident still occurred. As one Lizardmen rounded a corner, he accidentally knocked over a small instrument placed against the wall.
With a 'clang,' the instrument fell to the ground, emitting a clear sound.
Instantly, the base's alarm blared, a sharp sound echoing through the passage, and red warning lights began to flash wildly, illuminating the entire space like a purgatory.
Goro cursed inwardly. He immediately gave a low command: "Disperse and find cover, prepare for battle!"
The Lizardmen reacted quickly, each finding nearby obstacles to hide behind, their weapons gripped tightly in their hands, their eyes filled with tension and vigilance.
Soon, a group of Guards dressed in black uniforms rushed towards the source of the sound.
The captain, who was at the forefront, had eyes like torches; he shouted, "Who's there? How dare you break in!"
At his command, the Guards quickly fanned out, completely surrounding the Lizardmen Squad.
These Guards were well-trained, their expressions serious, and their weapons were uniformly aimed at the Lizardmen.
Goro took a deep breath, feigning composure as he slowly emerged from his hiding spot.
He tried to make his tone sound natural: "We are here on orders to inspect the equipment; the alarm might have been a false trigger."
As he spoke, he attempted to produce the forged identification that the parasitized Freemasons member had prepared beforehand.
But the Guard captain's eyes were sharp, and he didn't fall for it; he stared intently at Goro, his eyes filled with suspicion: "On orders? How come I didn't receive any notification? Show me your identification!"
Goro's heart tightened. He knew his lie was about to be exposed.
At this moment, the air seemed to solidify, and both sides fell into a stalemate.
Just at this critical juncture, a cold, scimitar-like sneer spread across Goro's lips. He subtly glanced at the two Lizardmen beside him.
The two Lizardmen instantly understood Goro's meaning. Almost simultaneously, a resolute glint flashed in their eyes, their muscles tensed, and the weapons in their hands slightly lifted, ready to launch a fierce attack on the group of Guards.
Just then, a barrage of gunfire suddenly erupted, and dense bullets rained down on Goro and his group.
Accompanying the gunshots, Goro and the others clearly felt a stinging sensation on their skin.
The Guard captain opposite him had disdain in his eyes, secretly scoffing to himself: "Your little tricks are so obvious. I was once a Navy Seal, after all. Do you really think you can launch a sneak attack right under my nose?"
He directed his subordinates to fire while keeping a close eye on the Lizardmen, his gaze revealing an air of condescending arrogance.
However, these Guards gradually realized that something was wrong.
Their guns continuously spewed fire, and bullets poured out like locusts, yet these 'intruders' in front of them remained steadily in place, their bodies only trembling slightly, as if these bullets were just minor inconveniences to them.
The Lizardmen who came this time were all elites of their race, at least five-horned Lizardmen, with a life strength of over 20, and their scales were like a natural armor.
Ordinary bullets hitting them could only cause a slight stinging sensation and were completely unable to penetrate this tough protection, let alone cause substantial damage.
For a moment, the gunfire gradually ceased, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on the foreheads of several Guards. Their eyes were filled with fear and unease.
The once confident Guard captain was now flustered. He realized he had encountered an unprecedented monster, and secretly cursed his luck. Just as he was about to order a retreat, two dark figures suddenly flashed beside them like ghosts.
It turned out that the two Lizardmen beside Goro had made their move. Their speed was so fast that they were almost impossible to catch; their figures flashed through the air, instantly arriving beside the Guards.
The Guard captain had no time to react. He only felt a blur before his eyes, and then he saw an extremely bizarre sight—his own back.
His eyes were filled with horror and disbelief. Before he could even figure out what had happened, his vision gradually blurred, his consciousness faded, and his body fell stiffly to the ground.
Seeing this, Moga Luo emerged from his hiding place, his gaze firmly sweeping over everyone. He loudly declared, "I originally wanted to slowly infiltrate and gather information about your secrets, but there's no need now. Follow me, kill all the Guards here, and don't let a single researcher escape. Leave them all!"
Upon receiving the order, the Lizardmen did not hesitate in the slightest, quickly rushing towards their respective targets.