749 The Qinling Mountains (Part 2)
Lin Yu endured the excruciating pain of the dagger piercing his shoulder. Blood trickled down his arm, leaving a dark stain on the ground, like a strange flower blooming in the darkness. But his eyes remained as firm as steel, fixed on the bespectacled man knocked to the ground by Ouyang Zhenghao. He had only one thought in his mind: I must not let their plot succeed.
Ouyang Zhenghao looked at the injured Lin Yu, his heart burning with worry and anger. "Lin Yu, how are you? That bastard was too ruthless!" He gritted his teeth and wanted to punch the man on the ground a few more times.
Lin Yu waved his hand, forced a smile, and said, "I'm fine, don't worry about me for now, destroying the center of the formation is more important." His voice trembled slightly because of the pain, but the determination in his tone was unquestionable.
Everyone quickly gathered in front of the array. The runes around the center of the array, which had originally emitted an eerie glow, had dimmed with the bespectacled man's unconsciousness and Lin Yu's interference with his attacks. However, a faint evil force still surged, as if making its final struggle. The center of the array was a massive black stone, its surface uneven and densely engraved with runes. In the center of the stone was a groove, where the green object held by the bespectacled man had been placed. Now, the object had fallen to the side, and the light was gradually dissipating.
Lin Yu endured the pain and carefully recalled his previous knowledge of how to break the "Wind and Thunder 72 Fixed Formation." He knew full well that the formation was extremely complex. If the core of the formation wasn't completely destroyed, the consequences would be disastrous if the opponent had the opportunity to reactivate it. He looked at the crowd and said, "Listen everyone, although the core of the formation has been damaged, it's not completely ineffective. We must completely destroy it according to a specific method. Ouyang, you go and search for any mechanical devices around the core. The rest of you, join me in attempting to destroy the key runes on the stone."
Everyone sprang into action. Ouyang Zhenghao meticulously searched the area surrounding the formation's core, leaving no corner untouched. Lin Yu, leading the other team members, pulled out their specially crafted tools and struck forcefully at the runes on the stone. The runes seemed to possess some mysterious power. Every time the tools struck, a low, humming sound numbed their arms, yet they didn't flinch.
As everyone worked to destroy the array's core, the surroundings suddenly underwent a strange transformation. A sudden, violent wind swept through the silent night sky, its howling sound like the shrill cries of countless wronged souls. The wind swept up dust and fallen leaves from the ground, forming miniature tornadoes that raged around the array's core. The once bright moonlight in the sky was now obscured by a thick layer of dark clouds, plunging the world into darkness. Occasionally, flashes of lightning streaked across the night sky, illuminating faces distorted by tension and concentration.
"Everyone be careful, this formation is resisting!" Lin Yu shouted loudly. His voice seemed a little thin in the strong wind, but it was full of power, bringing a sense of calmness to everyone.
At that moment, the bespectacled man, who had been knocked to the ground, slowly regained consciousness amid the howling wind. A glint of madness flashed in his eyes. He ignored the pain and struggled to his feet, lunging towards the center of the formation. "Don't even think about destroying the center of the formation! The Great Japanese Empire's plan will succeed!" he shouted, his voice filled with despair and paranoia.
Ouyang Zhenghao was quick-witted and swift-handed. He rushed forward and tackled the man to the ground again. "You bastard, you still won't give up!" Ouyang Zhenghao roared, holding the man tightly with both hands, making him unable to move. Under Ouyang Zhenghao's control, the man twisted his body wildly, cursing non-stop.
On Lin Yu's side, everyone continued to work hard to destroy the array's core. After a difficult effort, several key runes were finally successfully destroyed, and several deep cracks appeared on the stone. As the runes shattered, the evil power surging around the array's core significantly weakened. The strong wind gradually subsided, and the dark clouds began to slowly dissipate, and the moonlight once again shone upon everyone.
"If we work harder, we'll be able to completely destroy it!" Lin Yu shouted, with a glimmer of victory in his voice. Everyone was encouraged and hammered the stone even harder.
Finally, with a resounding, muffled thud, the massive black stone cracked, shattering into several pieces. A puff of black smoke, carrying a pungent odor, emerged from the cracks, like the unholy aura released by the destruction of the formation. The smoke swirled in the air for a moment before gradually dissipating. The core of the formation had finally been completely destroyed.
"Success!" a team member shouted excitedly, and everyone's face showed a relieved smile. But before they could celebrate, they suddenly heard a loud explosion coming from the direction of the villa.
"Oh no, something might have happened at the villa!" Lin Yu said with a change of expression. Everyone immediately ran towards the villa.
When they arrived at the villa, it was engulfed in flames, blazing upwards, tinting the night sky a crimson orange. Illuminated by the flames, the eerie villa seemed transformed into a purgatory. Mr. Matsumoto and the other men in black were nowhere to be seen, having presumably escaped during the chaos.
"Let these guys get away!" Ouyang Zhenghao said angrily.
Lin Yu stared at the sea of fire before him, frowning. He said, "Let's ignore them for now. The most urgent thing is to confirm whether the dragon vein is safe. Although the center of the formation has been broken, the 'Wind and Thunder 72 Fixed Formation' has been in place for a long time. I don't know if it has caused any substantial damage to the dragon vein."
Everyone quickly searched the surrounding area, using 749's unique detection tools and their understanding of Feng Shui to carefully examine the dragon vein. After an intense investigation, they finally confirmed that the dragon vein had not suffered any substantial damage, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"It was really thrilling this time, it almost caused a disaster." A team member sighed.
Lin Yu nodded and said, "Yes, the Japanese Feng Shui organization's conspiracy this time is extremely sinister and well-prepared. Although we successfully prevented their actions this time, we can be sure that they will not give up. I am afraid we will face more challenges in the future."
Ouyang Zhenghao clenched his fists and said, "No matter how many times they come, we in Bureau 749 will not back down and will definitely protect the dragon veins of our country!"
At that moment, the sky was turning pale, the light of dawn gradually dispelling the darkness. After a night of thrilling battle, the men of Bureau 749, though exhausted, held a look of determination and pride in their eyes. They knew this was only a small battle to protect the nation's mysterious territory, and countless unknown dangers lay ahead. But they remained undaunted, for they shouldered the sacred mission of defending their country and its people.
Under the radiant dawn, the members of Bureau 749 set out on their journey home. The Qinling Mountains, illuminated by the sunlight, gradually lost their nighttime mystery and terror, regaining their former tranquility and grandeur. But they knew that beneath this seemingly peaceful surface lay countless unknown secrets and dangers. They would forever be the guardians of this mysterious land, ready to take on new challenges for the sake of their country and its people.
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