The system interface kept flashing: "Unknown signal strength is increasing, full-scale interference is expected to be triggered in three minutes." Lu Zhaoming quickly handed the signal transmitter to Professor Lin for analysis, and at the same time ordered Afu and Xiaohu to find cover.

He looked around and found that the terrain was suitable for short-term defense, but difficult to hold for a long time.

The tension in the air seemed to solidify into a block of ice, pressing coldly on everyone's hearts.

"Old Lin, what the hell is this thing?" Lu Zhaoming's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable command.

Professor Lin took the signal transmitter, his fingers flying across it as his expression grew increasingly serious.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but his hands did not stop moving.

“This is some kind of summoning device, possibly an alien technology activation program left over from Project Sky Dome.” He finally spoke, his tone tinged with helplessness. “If the signal is fully released, it could lead to even bigger trouble.”

Lu Zhaoming frowned, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

His fingers slid rapidly across the system interface, activating the time delay function. He precisely disassembled the key components of the signal transmitter, temporarily slowing the spread of the signal.

Time seemed to slow down, each second feeling incredibly long, but Lu Zhaoming's movements were exceptionally swift, like a hungry cheetah, each strike precise and accurate.

"Alright, it's under control for now, but it can only last a few minutes." Lu Zhaoming's tone was calm and decisive. He casually tossed the tool in his hand to the ground with a clatter, the echo lingering in the small space.

However, the Green Serpent's forces had already closed in and had clearly discovered their location.

In the distance came the sounds of hurried footsteps and the scraping of metal, like a pack of wild beasts driven by hunger.

Lu Zhaoming's expression grew increasingly solemn. He quickly used the complex structure of the ruins to set up traps, placing several explosive devices seized from the Blood Ravens at the entrance of the passage.

"Afu, Xiaohu, are you ready?" Lu Zhaoming's voice was deep and firm, like an unshakable mountain.

Afu and Xiaohu nodded quickly, gripping their weapons tightly, their eyes revealing an indomitable fighting spirit.

Xiao Hu's fingers turned white with nervousness, and sweat dripped down his forehead, but he still stood firmly beside Lu Zhaoming.

Afu remained unfazed, silently raising the large wrench with a gaze as firm as a rock.

With a command, Lu Zhaoming took a step forward, standing like a wall in front of everyone.

His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, as if it could pierce through all hypocrisy and deception.

"As soon as they come in, we'll detonate the device." His words carried an undisguised killing intent, his voice chillingly cold.

The enemy quickly rushed into the passage. Just as the front-line soldiers stepped into the trap's range, Lu Zhaoming decisively pressed the detonation button.

Instantly, a deafening explosion rang out, smoke and dust filled the air, and flames illuminated the entire passage.

The enemy was scattered and fled in chaos after being bombed, but Lu Zhaoming knew that this was only a brief respite.

Just when they thought they were temporarily safe, a warning suddenly popped up on the system interface: "High-energy reaction detected, source is approaching." Lu Zhaoming looked up and saw a strange pillar of light in the distance, like a mysterious message from another world, slowly approaching them.

Professor Lin said in a low voice, "This may be a core experimental product of the 'Sky Dome Project'. We must leave here immediately."

Lu Zhaoming's gaze became unusually firm. He quickly scanned his surroundings and his eyes fell on the hidden side passage that Xiao Hu had just discovered.

"Follow me, let's go!" He decisively gave the order, his voice echoing in the air like a war drum, urging the team to retreat quickly.

However, the eerie beam of light continued to approach, like an invisible chain tightly binding them.

Lu Zhaoming knew that this was just the beginning, and the real challenges were yet to come.

"Let's go!" Lu Zhaoming shouted in a low voice, and took the lead in crouching down and crawling into the dark side passage that Xiao Hu had just discovered.

The air was filled with a musty smell that had been sealed for a long time, and the gravel underfoot crunched loudly, each step feeling like stepping on the tip of one's heart.

This wretched place is so winding and labyrinthine, I have no idea which nook or cranny it leads to.

Having finally found the exit and just as he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Lu Zhaoming caught a glimpse of several discordant scarlet hues out of the corner of his eye.

Good heavens, a few Blood Raven patrolmen stood there like gatekeepers, their equipment gleaming, but they seemed a bit dim-witted, completely unaware that death had already rung their doorbell.

Lu Zhaoming made a concealed hand gesture, and Afu understood immediately. This kid was also clever, and immediately pulled out a palm-sized jammer from his pocket.

With a barely audible "buzz," the indicator lights on the communicators on the waists of the Blood Raven soldiers opposite them instantly went out, turning into several expensive "bricks."

"All done, boss!" Afu lowered his voice and gave an OK sign.

"Well done." Lu Zhaoming's lips curled into a roguish smile, and the next second, the "Eye of Judgment" quietly activated!

In his eyes, those patrolmen instantly became a slow-motion replay; all their attack intentions and defensive blind spots were like answers written clearly on their faces.

He moved with lightning speed, like a wisp of smoke, making almost no sound.

With a series of muffled sounds of bones dislocating and blades piercing flesh, the Blood Raven soldiers collapsed limply to the ground before they could even utter a sound, their eyes still filled with a bewildered look of disbelief.

The whole process was clean, efficient, and incredibly cool!

"Cut up, let's get out!" Just as Lu Zhaoming was about to tell Su Li and Professor Lin to run away, the strange beam of light that had been chasing them above them suddenly seemed to have been injected with adrenaline. With a loud "boom," it crashed down directly onto their exit!

Holy crap!

An energy wave that could practically blow one's soul away exploded instantly, and a violent airflow mixed with scorching dust rushed towards them, leaving everyone dizzy and disoriented. Their eardrums were filled with a buzzing roar, stars flashed before their eyes, and the world spun around them. It was as if their internal organs had been forcibly "shifted" by this tyrannical force, and they were directly knocked to the ground, their mouths full of mud.

Lu Zhaoming spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva. Damn, that really hit hard!

He swayed as he propped himself up, his eyes fiercer than a hungry wolf's. He growled in a low voice, a hint of suppressed savagery in his voice: "It seems that old bastard Chi Xiao's trump card is even more deadly than we thought!"