The light of hope has been twisted into a demonic flame that devours the soul.
Lu Cheneng leaned against the cold, damp, broken wall. Every heavy breath he took was accompanied by a piercing pain that tore through his body. His left arm dangled at his side like a piece of rotten wood that didn't belong to him. Wen Shifei's hot, weak breath puffed against his neck, like the ticking of a life countdown. Ahead, the lighthouse that once symbolized the flame of refuge and resistance had now become a nest of "Zero" energy!
The concrete tower, tens of meters tall, was enveloped in a flowing, translucent dome of dark blue energy, woven with genetic chain patterns identical to the seven-pointed star in the sky. The revolving lighthouse atop the tower was replaced by a small, slowly rotating seven-pointed star composed of pure dark blue energy, looking down indifferently upon the two ants below. Dark purple energy veins pulsated like blood vessels along the lighthouse's exterior, emanating a cold and chaotic mental pressure. The air was filled with low, abyssal whispers, piercing directly into the mind, evoking the deepest fear and despair.
Even more terrifying, several twisted figures roamed around the lighthouse! They vaguely retained human forms, but their limbs were deformed, their skin covered in keratinous growths or oozing with mucus, and their eyes shone with the same faint blue light as the seven-pointed star atop the tower—former "lighthouse" guards, transformed by energy pollution! They patrolled like zombies, emitting meaningless roars.
The cries and engine noises of "Venom Fang" Victor and the remaining Black Snake Gang pursuers are drawing closer! A demonic den lies ahead, and vicious wolves lurch behind! A truly hopeless situation!
"Shen...entropy..." Wen Shifei on his back murmured faintly, her fingers scratching unconsciously at his clothes. The faint blue light under her skin flickered, resonating painfully with the lighthouse's energy field. "Knife...Knife..."
Lu Chen's mind raced, his gaze fixed on the rusted demonic blade at his waist, its form transformed. The blade, dark as the night sky, was threaded with mysterious silver lines, and the bone handle radiated a warm white light. It had absorbed Wen Shifei's raging energy and seemed to be able to contain its destructive force. A mad thought flashed through Lu Chen's mind!
He yanked out the magic blade! Without hesitation, he pressed the warm bone hilt against Wen Shifei's hand, which was tightly gripping his shirt!
Buzz——!
The demonic blade emitted a low, soothing hum! The white light from the hilt instantly softened and shone, flowing into Wen Shifei's palm like a warm current! The blue light that had been violently surging beneath her skin seemed to have met its nemesis. It instantly became docile and restrained, like a soothed beast, slowly retreating into her body! Her furrowed brow relaxed slightly, and her breathing evened out a bit!
It works! This knife really stabilizes her condition!
But this wasn't the time to rejoice! The roar of an engine behind him was approaching! A modified off-road vehicle roared out of the ruins, the heavy machine gun on its roof spewing flames!
Dadadada——!
The bullets came like a storm of death!
Lu Chenheng embraced Wen Shifei, unleashing his last remaining strength, like a wounded lone wolf, he lunged at a half-collapsed concrete bunker nearby! Bullets slammed into the bunker, sending rubble flying! He groaned as a stray bullet grazed his right shoulder again, sending blood gushing out!
"Hahaha! See where you can run!" Victor laughed arrogantly. He jumped out of the car, his alloy claws flashing with a cold light, and he led several "Snake Kiss" warriors to flank! The alienated guards around the lighthouse were also attracted by the gunfire, and their dark blue eyes locked on their new prey!
Attacked from all sides! No chance of survival!
At this critical moment!
Swish—boom!!!
Without warning, a blinding high-energy laser beam shot out from the shadows of the ruins on the flank, precisely striking the engine of the Black Snake Gang's SUV! The vehicle instantly exploded, disintegrating into a ball of fire! The violent shockwave sent Victor and the Snake Kiss warrior flying!
Immediately afterwards, several nimble figures emerged from the ruins like ghosts! Clad in gray combat uniforms that blended seamlessly with the surroundings, they moved swiftly and in perfect harmony, their weapons precisely suppressing the remaining Black Snake Gang members and the alienated guards who attempted to approach! Leading the charge was a tall, stern-faced woman with short hair, the muzzle of her high-powered sniper rifle still billowing with smoke.
"This way! Quick!" The short-haired woman shouted in the direction of Lu Chensheng, her voice clear and powerful.
A desperate escape! Lu Cheneng didn't hesitate at all. He picked up Wen Shifei, endured the severe pain, and rushed towards the direction pointed by those figures - an extremely hidden alloy secret door under the base of the lighthouse, disguised as ruins!
The secret door closed the moment they rushed in, shutting out the gunfire, explosions, and screams of the alienated guards outside. Inside was a brightly lit, downward-facing alloy passage. The air was clean, with a faint scent of ozone. It was a stark contrast to the hellish scene outside.
"Safe, for now." The short-haired woman sheathed her sniper rifle and quickly walked over to Lu Chensheng. Her sharp gaze swept over his horrific injuries and the unconscious Wen Shifei, a flicker of shock and solemnity in her eyes. "I'm 'Beacon,' the current commander of the Lighthouse. You... are 'Wandering Soul' (Wen Shifei's codename) and 'Entropy'?"
Lu Chenxiang nodded with difficulty. His physical strength had been overdrawn to the limit, and he relied entirely on his willpower to support himself. "She... needs emergency treatment... and... Qingyi..."
"Understood! Medical team!" Xinzhu ordered decisively. Several personnel in white uniforms and carrying emergency equipment quickly stepped forward, carefully taking Wen Shifei from Lu Chenshang's arms and placing her on a stretcher for a preliminary examination and stabilization. Another group supported the shaky Lu Chenshang.
"You also need to treat your injuries immediately!" Beacon looked at Lu Chenen's strangely twisted left arm and his blood-soaked clothes, and his tone was unquestionable.
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