Xiao Qi fell for the trap as expected. Relying on her keen hearing, she followed the false footsteps and moved forward.

Using his familiarity with the terrain, Lu Zhaoming constantly changed positions, leading Xiao Qi deeper into the subway station.

Soon, Xiao Qi entered the ambush set up by Lu Zhaoming.

Lu Zhaoming suddenly sprang out of the darkness, grabbed an iron chain from the abandoned track, and hurled it at Xiao Qi.

The chains, accompanied by a whistling sound, instantly wrapped around Xiaoqi's body, trapping her firmly in place.

“You…” Xiao Qi’s eyes widened, her face full of resentment.

Lu Zhaoming walked up to Xiao Qi, looked at her cold face, but felt no pity whatsoever.

“I’ve already said, don’t risk your life for Ghost Blade,” Lu Zhaoming said coldly.

Xiao Qi looked at Lu Zhaoming and suddenly revealed a strange smile.

"Project Sky Dome... will not let any culprit escape..." After saying this, she closed her eyes and stopped breathing.

Looking at Xiao Qi's corpse, alarm bells rang in Lu Zhaoming's mind.

Xiaoqi's last words made him realize that he had been drawn into an even bigger vortex.

Just then, a new task notification popped up: "Investigate Project Sky Dome to unlock the second stage of the Judgment skill."

Looking at the task prompt in front of him, Lu Zhaoming felt helpless.

It seems he can't escape "Project Sky Dome".

Just as Lu Zhaoming was pondering what kind of nonsense the "Sky Dome Project" was, a series of "thump-thump-thump" footsteps suddenly came from the subway station entrance, giving him a headache, as if someone was banging drums and gongs in his ear.

"Damn it, can't a man have some peace and quiet?!" Lu Zhaoming cursed inwardly, thinking to himself, why is it so hard to be a handsome man in peace these days?

A group of men dressed in black combat uniforms with camouflage paint on their faces rushed in, guns in hand.

The guy in the lead was holding something that was emitting a purple light, like a cheap LED light, which was so bright it hurt people's eyes.

"Hand over the Azure Core, or die!" The guy's tone was icy, as if he had just stepped out of a freezer, making people shiver.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhaoming knew that the truth was out.

These guys are after the Azure Core!

His gaze sharpened, and without saying a word, he grabbed the still-dazed Su Li, shouted "Run!", and scurried into another dark tunnel.

"Bang bang bang!"

A burst of gunfire erupted behind them, bullets whizzing past their ears, striking the walls and sending sparks flying.

The sound sent chills down Lu Zhaoming's spine; he felt as if death was chasing them from behind.

"Run faster, don't look back! Be careful you don't get riddled with bullets!" Lu Zhaoming reminded Su Li as he ran.

Su Li was a woman who had seen a lot. Although her face was pale, she gritted her teeth and followed Lu Zhaoming closely.

The two ran wildly, panting heavily, feeling like their lungs were about to explode.

The subway tunnels in this wasteland world were in disrepair, full of potholes, and rats would occasionally scurry out, scaring Su Li into screaming repeatedly.

"Where are we going?" Su Li asked as she ran, her voice tinged with despair.

Lu Zhaoming turned around and glanced at her, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Don't worry, I have a secret weapon!" Before he finished speaking, he suddenly stopped and pulled Su Li into an abandoned control room.

What exactly is he trying to do?

Su Li looked puzzled and was about to ask a question when she saw Lu Zhaoming gesture for her to be quiet. He then pointed to a pile of discarded cables in the corner of the control room and whispered, "The show is about to begin..."