Starting from the Planetary Governor

If it isn't necessary, Boss Yao doesn't want to transform himself into the Dark Giant and have too many people witness him harnessing this power.

It's not crucial if Yao Xiaomu is seen wandering outside; this information isn't really a secret within Era City. But if Yunlang Security possesses this power and it can even be wielded personally by Boss Yao Cheng, then it truly counts as classified.

The people led by Zhang Heyang from the security division aren't suited to know this kind of secret. Unless absolutely necessary, Yao Cheng doesn't want his appearance to be exposed.

He indeed arranged many personnel to ambush Li Ang in the office with him, but the trustworthiness of these people is much higher. They are Yunlang's elite troops, his direct subordinates, each carefully selected and trained rigorously. Fearless and well-trained, not only equipped with superior combat readiness but also well-versed in other crucial areas like surveillance and counter-surveillance, interrogation and counter-interrogation.

There's absolutely no need to worry about loose lips.

However, the soldiers from the security division don't have this guarantee.

The soldiers of Yunlang's security division and Divine Bird's regular soldiers are quite similar. Recruited from society, they have varied levels of competence. With so many people, there might as well be spies from other companies mixed in, or they might be bribed by other companies.

Even without such chaos, there could also be security personnel out drinking, boasting, and casually passing on certain information.

It's utterly uncontrollable.

Therefore, under Yao Cheng's orders, Zhang Heyang was strictly forbidden from casually leading a team inside.

But right now, it's definitely no longer the time to worry about secrecy. Yao Cheng already feels that he might fail to capture Li Ang, and even put himself in danger. This undoubtedly calls for Zhang Heyang to bring in reinforcements.

Yunlang Security Department personnel have far less combat effectiveness compared to the elite troops he personally placed in the conference room.

But...

They have numbers!

This is Yunlang's headquarters. If they truly need to call for reinforcements, they could summon hundreds of reasonably skilled security armed soldiers in no time. Various weapons and equipment wouldn't be inferior to Divine Bird's. Hovercraft, artillery, even more frightening War Machines could be deployed.

This is the strength of a regular army.

It's precisely due to these preparations that Yao Cheng feels he has nothing to fear. At worst, risk exposing company secrets; let them come. By then, no matter how formidable Li Ang is, he won't be able to turn the tables.

However, after he sent a message to Zhang Heyang for support, he didn't see him bringing anyone up.

This is unusual.

Thus came the angry shout, "Zhang Heyang! What are you doing? Why haven't your people arrived?"

However, despite his outburst, Zhang Heyang, who usually trembles before him, remains utterly silent.

Not to mention bringing people up, he hasn't even heard a reply or explanation over the voice communication channel.

His immediate reaction was to suspect that Li Ang might have used some method to block the communication environment in his office. But this is quite unrealistic. No matter how strong Li Ang's hacking skills are, this is their Yunlang headquarters with guaranteed line strength and encryption, and multiple channels are available, both primary and backup.

If Li Ang were eavesdropping, it would be understandable; but not eavesdropping, instead completely blocking, would be pure fantasy.

Moreover, after checking the communication pathways, he found them clear.

Theoretically, Zhang Heyang should have truly heard his orders.

What's going on?

He felt an ominous premonition rising in his heart.

...

Indeed, Zhang Heyang did hear the boss's orders.

But he pretended not to hear them.

As Yao Cheng had previously arranged, Yunlang Security Department's team is indeed ready.

Zhang Heyang and his comrades are stationed not far from the office in this building.

When Li Ang later summoned the water dragon, they could still hear fierce combat noises coming from the boss's office.

The commotion was intense.

Nevertheless, they never rashly charged into battle.

A subordinate officer sensed something awry and approached to ask:

"Director, the commotion above is fierce... shouldn't we go up?"

"No, I haven't received orders from the boss yet."

"Alright." He could only retreat helplessly.

Only when Commander Zhang Heyang gives the order will the soldiers move.

But Zhang Heyang, who should've given the order, remained silent, dismissing the boss's angry shouts as nonsense.

This isn't due to Zhang Heyang's commanding authority but because the boss had publicly instructed beforehand that no matter what they hear or sense, unless ordered, do not proceed recklessly.

Now, since Zhang Heyang doesn't give the order, everyone stays put; it's logical.

But what no one knows is, at this moment, their director, their commander, is under mind control.

...

"Did you control Zhang Heyang?"

"Isn't it a simple matter? Throughout my journey, I delayed as much as possible and had him show me around the company to spend more time together so that the seeds of mental alteration could take deeper root in his central chip. Now, the effect seems quite good. Want to have the main force come and attack? Looks like that's not going to happen."