Chapter 183 Battle Escalates, Mechanical Giant

The residents of Rust Island have been dealing with machinery since childhood, so they are naturally influenced by it.

They knew very well what was most valuable and precious.

The most valuable asset on Rust Island is undoubtedly its military factory. It can be said that if the mechanical family on Rust Island wants to prosper, they must have a mechanical military factory.

Arms is undoubtedly one of the most profitable commodities.

However, not many people on Rust Island knew about the existence of the military factory; those who did were mainly members of the Rose Family.

How could a civilian possibly know the location of the military factory?

How did she know? Did she have ulterior motives? Was there a trap involved?

It's no wonder Chen Cheng was suspicious; the Rose family had kept the news about the military factory very tightly under wraps.

After all, they lack the strength to fight like other families, who are not afraid of enemies even if they come to their door.

“I’m not lying, I really know.”

The girl didn't dare to look Chen Qing and the others in the eye. She kept her head down and silently rolled up her sleeves.

A mark belonging to a slave was clearly branded on her arm.

Chen Qing didn't know much about slavery, but Chen Cheng immediately recognized the mark as belonging to a private slave.

The slave on this child is most likely someone from the Rose Family; no wonder she knows the location of the military factory.

Of course, Chen Cheng couldn't trust her so easily just because of a slave's mark.

Whether her words are trustworthy or not, they will decide for themselves.

"Lord Bluethorn took me there once, on Mount Pukui."

The girl nervously twisted her fingers. She wasn't lying, but she was worried that Chen Qing and the others wouldn't trust her.

No one wanted the Rose family to perish more than she did.

She was originally a free woman, but because of Bluethorn Rose's whim, she was reduced to a lowly slave.

Once you become a slave, you will basically never have the chance to become a free person again in your life.

The status of slaves in this world is so low, they are even worse than livestock.

Although many free civilians also lived miserable lives, it was still better than being slaves.

Not everyone is as lucky as Dahlia to have such a powerful mother.

If the Rose family is destroyed, she may still have the chance to become a free citizen.

She wanted to fight for her own survival.

Having become a slave, there was only one fate awaiting her: to die after the Bluethorn Rose grew tired of her.

Or it could be worse than death.

At this moment, she felt somewhat fortunate that Bluethorn Rose had once taken her to Mount Pupa.

"I really wasn't lying, I even know where Bluethorn Rose's private treasury is!"

The girl was eager to prove that what she said was true.

“Good boy, of course we will believe you.”

Chen Cheng smiled slightly and gently patted her head.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she always felt that Chen Qing looked at her with a hint of disdain.

"..."

It must be my imagination. How could Chen Qing have such an emotional change?

It must be an illusion.

Chen Cheng subconsciously ignored this matter and continued to deceive the little girl who had been forced into slavery.

The main purpose was to find out some other things about the Rose family from her.

Since they are slaves of the Rose family, they must know things that others don't.

And you know what? She actually knows a little bit.

For example, the Rose family has been hiding the matter of the Green Ivy Rose.

"You mean the Green Ivy Rose isn't actually on Rust Island, and they put a fake Green Ivy Rose on the island instead?"

Chen Cheng narrowed her eyes; this was interesting. She turned to look at Chen Qing.

The two exchanged a glance, realizing that there was definitely something fishy going on.

"That's right."

The girl nodded solemnly. The green ivy and rose on Rust Island were now disguised robots.

Since the green ivy and roses are not on the island, is it possible that the other roses are also not on the island?

Otherwise, why hasn't the Rose Family made any moves yet, even though they've almost completely destroyed the commercial district?

Chen Cheng is really smart; she deduced the current internal situation of the Rose Family just from their reaction.

The machines in the commercial district were no match for the Rabbit Legion led by the Explosive Rabbit Hunter; even combined, they couldn't defeat the Rabbit Legion.

There was no need for Chen Qing and the others to lift a finger.

However, before taking action, Chen Qing gave instructions to the Rabbit Legion to try not to scrap those mechanical creations.

After all, these machines can still be used after some cleaning.

However, the Rabbit Legion is, after all, a machine, and it prioritizes the highest orders, so mistakes are sometimes inevitable.

Countless mechanical creations lay on the ground, occasionally flashing with electricity.

The buildings in the commercial district were also affected by the battle between the machines, and almost all of them were reduced to ruins.

It was as if a demolition team had come by.

This was done intentionally by Chen Qing and Chen Cheng.

The current buildings on Rust Island are definitely not suitable for Chen Cheng and her team's future development. Rather than waiting to demolish them later, it's better to solve the problem now.

Of course, a few buildings were left behind, all of which were high vantage points.

Chen Miao and Chen Lin spread out and occupied these high points in order to observe the movements of the Rose Family.

The Rose Family didn't keep Chen Qing and the others waiting too long. The Rose Family would have to spend a lot of money to repair all the damage caused by the Rabbit Legion.

Although Green Sand felt their chances of winning against Chen Qing were not high, the old fogies of the Rose family were still quite confident.

After all, the Rose family still has its advantages.

Chen Qing's Rabbit Legion and the Wind Shadow Emerald occupied the land and sea respectively, leaving the sky empty.

A massive swarm of combat machines rose from the sky above the Rose Family's stronghold and charged straight toward Chen Qing and her group.

This is not good.

It has to be said that the Rose family is quite capable; they quickly seized upon Chen Qing and her group's weakness.

An extremely dense barrage of aerial machinery began firing from above, causing the members of the Rabbit Legion to rapidly lose health.

"Let's get started."

Chen Qing said calmly.

Of course she knew where her weaknesses lay, so how could she not have prepared beforehand?

Chen Qing doesn't have a sky-type combat machine, but she has the Wind Shadow Jade.

Before the elders at the Rose Family stronghold could even rejoice, the entire island suddenly began to tremble violently.

An extremely eerie sound, which could hardly be called a sound, instantly pierced through the sky!

The sound gradually seemed to be converging towards the heart of Rust Island, affecting all the sky-type mechanical constructs! They began firing wildly and uncontrollably!

Whether it was Chen Qing's Rabbit Legion or the Rose Family's stronghold, they all became their targets!

"W-What's going on?!"

"What else could it be? Those tough guys from the Gem Sea, of course."

An elder of the Rose family said with a gloomy expression.

"I've long heard that Chen Qing has subdued all the Wind Shadow Emeralds in the Gem Sea!"

"I never imagined those things had such abilities!"

The sky-type machines, which were originally thought to have the upper hand, are now being interfered with by the Wind Shadow Emerald and have started to confuse friend with foe.

However, all that Windshadow Jade can do is interfere with these sky-type machines.

Unlike mechanical creations on land, they are more susceptible to interference from sound waves.

No matter how much more, Fengying Jade can't help much more.

However, the sight of thousands of mechanical behemoths from the deep sea leaping out of the water and letting out long roars toward the sky was truly awe-inspiring!

All the survivors who received the message witnessed this scene.

The scene was one they had never seen before, a terrifying display of power.

At that moment, they didn't know how to describe their feelings.

They had heard of Fengying Jade's reputation. Chen Qing's subordinates were even more powerful than the Explosive Rabbit Hunter, and were the most powerful mechanical creatures known to be controlled by survivors.

"Those rumors are actually true."

One of the survivors gave a wry smile; Chen Qing's strength was beyond their reach.

They should have known this from the gem ranking event.

But who would willingly remain subservient to others forever?

He still wanted to take advantage of Chen Qing.

It's good enough if you don't get caught up in the war and become cannon fodder on the battlefield.

"How so?"

Survivors who had traveled a long way to Rusty Island gathered together to discuss their next strategy.

Should we stay or leave?

Judging from the situation, they definitely won't be able to get into Fengying Emerald's encirclement.

The survivors sighed as they looked towards Rusty Island; what a pity.

In the end, most of the survivors chose to leave, with only a small number remaining. It's unclear what they were thinking.

Meanwhile, Chen Qing and her team on Rust Island have launched a formal attack on the Rose Family.

Chen Qing and the others attacked simultaneously, rushing towards the mechanical creations that had swarmed out from the opposite side. The mechanical creations instantly overwhelmed the group.

Chen Miao set up a heavy machine gun on the high ground and began to fire wildly at the mechanical creations in the sky!

Chen Cheng was not a combatant, and unusually, she didn't put on airs. She quietly squatted in a corner of the harbor, listening to the sounds inside.

The smoke of battle filled the sky above Rust Island, the sounds of gunfire, cannons, and machinery mingled together, and she seemed to smell the blood.

She was just a little worried about them.

It's really only a tiny bit.

Of course, Chen Cheng's worries were unnecessary. Instead of worrying about Chen Qing and the others, she should worry about herself.

Chen Cheng, who was alone in the port, was targeted by the natives of Rust Island.

All the combat personnel left, leaving only Chen Cheng.

Alone, he looks easy to bully.

“That woman must be their leader. As long as we tie her up, once Chen Qing's battle with the Rose Family is over, we can…”

A group of professionals from the business district huddled together, their eyes filled with greed as they stared at Chen Cheng's retreating figure.

By tying up this woman, we're not afraid that Chen Qing and the others won't obey us.

At that time, all the wealth of the Rose family will belong to them!

They mercifully left this awful place, Rust Island, to them.

"What about the others? Do you think Chen Qing will listen to them?"

Considering Chen Qing's deeds and rumors, she is not a soft-hearted person.

I'm afraid they might have the life to receive this money, but not the life to enjoy it.

"What's there to be afraid of? The Red Serpent Clan and Chen Qing are at odds. We'll escape to the Red Serpent Clan and then leave for the Crimson Sea!"

The Rose family's wealth was enough for them to buy tickets from the Deep Blue United Merchants Association to the Crimson Sea.

With their abilities, they would never be able to enter the Crimson Sea on their own in this lifetime. Now that the opportunity is right in front of them, who wouldn't be tempted?

"..."

The others fell silent. It would be a lie to say they weren't tempted, but they were also genuinely afraid.

If they fail, the consequences...

"The worst that can happen is death. If you guys don't dare, I'll do it myself!"

The professional who had initially instigated the incident now had a fierce look in his eyes, glancing sinisterly at Chen Cheng.

Such an opportunity, if missed, may never come again.

She didn't want to waste her whole life in the deep blue sea!

Once she enters the Crimson Sea, she will eventually become as famous as Moana and Lei Guang, spreading her fame throughout the ocean!

"..."

Chen Cheng was completely unaware of the professional's schemes. After a brief moment of worry about Chen Miao and the others' safety, she continued to implement her brainwashing plan.

Meanwhile, Chen Qing and the others, who were at the center of the battle, had only just warmed up.

All mechanical constructs and weapons controlled by the Rose Family locked onto them, unleashing a barrage of artillery fire and a hail of bullets.

They were overwhelmed by mechanical creations.

Everyone except Chen Miao was separated by the mechanical creations of the Rose Family, and members and slaves belonging to the Rose Family charged towards them in weapons.

A mechanical giant, tens of meters tall, stepped out from the defensive line set up by the Rose Family and, without the slightest hesitation, slammed a punch into Chen Qing's location.

The mechanical creations of the Rose Family that were still fighting were directly destroyed by this punch, and a large number of mechanical creations were smashed to pieces, making a huge metallic clanging sound.

However, it did not hit Chen Qing.

Chen Qing dodged the mechanical giant's attack and leaped into the air, stepping onto the mechanical creation.

"Quick! Aim at her, everyone!!!"

Inside the defensive line, the elders of the Rose family shouted loudly!

Even if she hadn't said it, they would have done it anyway.

All the cannons were aimed at Chen Qing.

However, Chen Miao's shells arrived even faster than them, landing on the Rose Family's defenses and weapons.

Crimson smoke billowed out as Chen Miao methodically controlled several guns and cannons, providing cover for Chen Qing in perfect harmony.

Having missed the opportunity to attack Chen Qing, Chen Qing instantly climbed onto the mechanical giant's shoulder.

Using your feet for leverage, leap forward!

Chen Qing broke through the mechanical giant's defenses and flashed into its core.

Surprisingly, there was a control room here.

Upon seeing Chen Qing's appearance, the Rose members who were controlling the mechanical giant broke out in a cold sweat.

However, they didn't get a chance to speak.

A chilling glint of light flashed, and several heads fell to the ground.

Chen Qing glanced at the mechanical giant's internal structure, threw a mechanical spider bomb, and jumped out of the control room.

This mechanical giant was programmed to be unusable by outsiders, and she didn't have the time to hack into its core.

The explosions were deafening, sending up plumes of dark red smoke.

As the smoke cleared, Chen Qing stood atop the mechanical ruins, coldly observing the Rose members behind the defensive line.

Beneath her feet lay a small mountain of countless mechanical corpses, and a colossal mechanical giant, like a towering structure.