After Qin Tan said that, Xi Yang felt that there was something wrong with the people around him.

He hunched over and, following Qin Tan's instructions, completed the drawing of the entire map of Base No. 8.

A few days later, Gan Pengpeng found everyone, in high spirits.

The three leaders of the base have emerged.

The three leaders are in charge of this robot test, and they will be the most honored guests to watch from the training ground at Base Eight.

Unlike the vast and resource-rich lands of the Federation, they developed a new training method in this limited environment: using the Angel System for simulation.

This approach is very similar to the measures taken when Qin Tan and others participated in the Dawn Project assessment.

This time it was a public setting.

In the training field, ten robots stood in place, ready to be deployed.

Their shapes are not covered with bionic flesh and blood, but retain a mechanical structure, and that cold feeling is hard to ignore.

This experiment was broadcast live from Base No. 8.

The number three leader is giving a speech at the front.

He was a little old man with healthy, wheat-colored skin, and you could feel a vibrant life force emanating from him.

"The real show is about to begin."

Gan Pengpeng applauded in support.

After the old man left, some strange shadows appeared in the empty space in the middle, and the sudden movement startled some people.

Although it's virtual technology, it's too real.

The robots reacted quickly, exhibiting identical appearances yet employing drastically different strategies.

Some are close-quarters combat, while others are long-range fire support.

Those bullets and weapons were specially made and had a powerful killing effect on the supernatural.

They will also cooperate in combat.

Their collaboration was exciting and highly entertaining.

Some of these actions are beyond the capabilities of ordinary superhumans; if we assess them based on performance...

"At least Grade A."

Bai Yucheng stroked his chin and said in a low voice.

These robots are roughly equivalent to Class A superhumans, of course, this is in an ideal state.

They couldn't handle someone like Qin Tan, who was only at the B-level.

Despite the high evaluation, once they learned how these robots were manufactured, they knew that such things were destined to be impossible to mass-produce.

According to the information revealed by the angels, there are only a few dozen of these artificial intelligence weapons in Base 8.

A metal weapon cleaved through the air, severing a phantom.

The ground was bombarded with fire, leaving it uneven and pitted, but the battle was over.

The three strange creatures that were released were quickly dealt with by these robots, much more efficiently than if real people had been deployed.

And they are not afraid of getting hurt.

One of the robots had its arm severed during the battle, but robots don't feel pain.

Even with only one hand remaining, it can continue to kill until its core is destroyed.

This achievement is remarkable.

Residents at Base 8 who watched the live broadcast gave it a warm round of applause.

Even as bystanders, the Dawn Squad had to admit that Base 8 was far ahead of them in this regard.

Are you satisfied with what you've seen?

The third leader, Old Ge, walked over with his hands behind his back and asked the members of the Dawn Squad.

"Very impressive."

Xi Yang praised it sincerely.

"Come with me."

Old Ge gestured for everyone to follow. They arrived at the top floor of the tallest building in Base No. 8, a tower from which they could see far into the distance.

"In that direction, we discovered the entrance to the abyss. We sent people in there, but we lost contact with all of them."

"Now, once this technology is fully perfected, we will send robots as the vanguard to explore it again."

"Tianchi told me about you."

"You are the strongest in the Federation. I am here on behalf of Base Eight to invite you to explore the Abyss."

Old Ge made his intentions clear and extended an invitation.

"We'll consider it," Xia Shuang said, remaining calm and composed.

"The final safety measures for these robots will take some time to develop, and you can take your time to consider them during this period."

"I look forward to your joining us."

"The scenery here is beautiful; you probably don't see it often, so you should take a good look around."

After gesturing for everyone to enjoy the scenery, Elder Ge left first.

The entire tower is made of red bricks, painted white on the outside, but retains its original red color inside, and part of the walls appears to be hollow.

Xi Yang curiously tapped on the wall, listening to the echo as if deep in thought, his brows furrowed.

What are you thinking about?

Ke Yuanyun said irritably.

"I think I heard some noises coming from inside the wall."

Xi Yang hesitated, then pointed to the wall and spoke.

The rustling sound was very faint, just like the one he heard on the first night he arrived at Base Eight.

If once was an illusion, what if it happened again?

Qin Tan was the first to look over.

She ran her fingers along the wall; the sturdy wall was easy to break down.

She entered a state of resonance, listening intently.

The princess followed suit, squatting down at her feet with her ear pressed against the wall.

A moment later, the princess's ears twitched a few times.

"Meow~"

It was shouting at Qin Tan, trying to convey some message.

"You heard that too?" Xia Shuang asked.

"Yes, it's not obvious, but it's there, like something is passing through the wall."

Qin Tan followed the sounds downwards, and even at the lowest level, the location indicated by the sounds was still descending.

Qin Tan stared at the ground, deep in thought.

Is something hidden underground?

"Tch, probably some kind of rat."

Xia Yao casually remarked, then gestured for everyone to leave, since there wasn't much scenery to see here anyway.

Ke Yuanyun followed like a lackey.

Bai Yucheng had his arm around Xi Yang's neck, and they were talking about something.

Qin Tan and Xia Shuang walked at the back, their eyes meeting in a look of confusion.

"Are you thinking that Old Ge deliberately made us stay here?"

This wasn't just Xia Shuang overthinking things.

There are many places to talk in Base No. 8, and even more secretive places than here. Why did Elder Ge bring them here?

As for sightseeing, in this freezing weather, all you can see is the endless expanse of permafrost, except for the buildings at Base 8.

She felt that Old Ge was hinting at something.

Fearing discovery, they were very discreet, leaving no trace.

I think so.

A voice broke into their conversation; it was Qin Jie, who spoke up from behind them.

Don't you find it strange?

Qin Jie pulled out a thread and played with it.

"According to Gan Pengpeng, some residents of Base No. 8 are cursed with a cold, dark curse, and they need to rely on the Queen Butterfly's phosphorus powder to weaken the curse."

"After the news of the Butterfly Queen's death was brought back, Tianchi, as the leader, was not in a hurry at all."

Normally, at this point, Tianchi should be trying to completely resolve the curse, otherwise how many people would die at Base 8?