Just then—
Woo-hum-woo-woo-woo
A low and rapid vibrating humming sound suddenly sounded in the pumping station.
The source of the sound was a specially made metal box on Lu Chenen's waist with the Fortress emergency communication logo on it.
Emergency contact signal of the fortress base!
Lu Chen's heart sank! An extremely ominous premonition, like a cold iron claw, instantly gripped his heart. Receiving an emergency call from the fortress at this time, in this haunted place... could only be related to one thing!
Without hesitation, his left hand, Mithril, endured the intense energy backlash and tearing pain, and quickly and steadily opened the communication box at his waist. A miniature holographic projection device ejected, and faint blue light quickly intertwined in the air.
Sizzle…sizzle…
The projection distorted and flickered violently, the signal clearly being severely disrupted by the complex environment deep within the sewers. A blurry, fragmented female face, etched with extreme fear and despair, struggled to emerge within the blue light.
It’s Xiaolin!
Her image was intermittent, and her voice was shattered by the strong noise of the electric current, filled with sobbing and the fear of being on the verge of collapse:
“Captain Lu… Captain Lu… hurry… come back! Qingyi… Qingyi… has gone berserk! I can’t… control her anymore! The chip… is forcibly activated… She’s… killing people! Ah——!!!”
Shrill screams, violent explosions, and the sound of metal tearing suddenly rang out from the other end of the communicator! Immediately afterwards, the holographic projection flickered violently several times, and Xiaolin's face, covered in blood, tears, and filled with extreme fear, was instantly completely submerged in a dazzling white light and distorted snowflakes!
Sizzle——!!!
A sharp electronic noise sounded like a final wail, and then the communication signal was completely cut off.
Dead silence.
Absolute silence instantly enveloped Pumping Station No. 13.
The whimpering sound of sewage, the dripping sound of water from the pipes in the distance, and even the heavy breathing of the three people seemed to disappear at this moment.
Only the chaebol recorder in Lu Cheneng's hand was still emitting a faint and cold green light, mocking silently.
Lu Cheneng stood there, frozen in place as if by an invisible, icy blast from the Nine Netherworlds. The piercing noise of the communicator's interruption was like countless icy needles, piercing his eardrums, penetrating his skull, and reaching the madly burning chip core.
Qingyi...runs wildly...kills people...
Xiaolin's face distorted by blood and fear, her heart-wrenching scream, and the terrifying explosion before the communication was interrupted... Every broken syllable, every horrifying picture, exploded madly and repeatedly in his mind!
An indescribable torrent of utter rage, boundless fear, and bone-chilling cold instantly broke through all the barriers of his rationality! The burning pain at the core of the chip in his brain was infinitely amplified by this torrent, as if countless red-hot irons were madly stirring inside, threatening to incinerate his soul!
“Uh ...
An extremely suppressed roar, like a dying beast, suddenly erupted from the depths of Lu Chen's throat! It wasn't a human voice, but more like the terrifying roar of some metal structure on the verge of breaking under immense pressure!
Buzz——!!!
He gripped the magic blade tightly in his mithril left hand, as if sensing the monstrous destructive desire deep within its owner's soul. The mercury luster on the blade instantly surged! A dazzling silver light rose like a tangible flame, illuminating the entire filthy pump room in a pale white! The cold, violent, and murderous blade intent spread like an invisible storm, centered around him!
Boom!
The huge, rusty iron toolbox closest to him was hit by this violent thought and suddenly caved in as if by an invisible giant hammer, making a harsh sound of metal deformation!
"Brother Lu!" Ajie was forced to retreat two steps by this sudden, terrifying aura. His face was pale, his heart pounding, and he was almost suffocating. He had never seen Lu Cheneng emanate such pure, cold murderous intent, as if to drag the entire world into hell! The spider-web-like energy cracks on the mithril arm appeared even more hideous and terrifying under the surging light of the demonic blade!
"Chen En! Calm down!" Wen Shifei ignored the severe pain in his arm and his mental weakness, and forced himself to stand up straight. His voice was hoarse with anxiety, "Fortress! Qingyi needs us! You must stay awake! Going crazy now won't solve any problems!"
"Awake?" Lu Chenxiang turned his head suddenly.
His only remaining right eye was now bloodshot, yet deep within it burned a frantic, icy fire, its undertone a pit of despair. He stared at Wen Shifei, his voice hoarse as sandpaper, each word tinged with the scorching scent of blood: "The chaebol... used those reagents... to remotely control her... to turn her into a weapon... She's in the fortress... killing people! How do you expect me to wake up?!"
He suddenly raised the chaebol recorder in his hand, which was still emitting a faint green light. His mithril fingers trembled violently with extreme anger, almost crushing the cold metal into powder! "The Hive... They will pay the price! They must pay the price!!" The last few words were a beastly roar.
"Of course the price must be paid!" Wen Shifei met his crazy eyes without flinching, her voice firm and unquestionable, with an unquestionable power, "But not now! Don't go crazy here! Qingyi is still in the fortress! Xiaolin and the others may still be alive! They need us to go back immediately! Go back as fast as possible! Stop Qingyi! Save her!"
The word "save" was like a heavy hammer, hitting Lu Chen's heart which was filled with madness and murderous intent.
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