Lu Zhaoming struggled to his feet, his body aching as if being torn apart, but he endured the discomfort and resolutely walked toward Professor Lin.
His gaze swept around and he saw the equipment and instruments scattered all over the ground. He felt secretly relieved.
Professor Lin's hands trembled slightly, but he still held a densely packed data file steadily.
“These are—” Lu Zhaoming’s voice was a little hoarse, but he couldn’t wait to know the truth.
Professor Lin looked up, a complex light flashing in his eyes: "This is Blood Raven's core plan. They are not only carrying out genetic modification, but also attempting to use the 'consciousness uploading' technology from before the nuclear war to control the minds of all survivors."
Lu Zhaoming frowned, an expression of disbelief on his face.
Although he had some suspicions, he did not expect the actual situation to be worse than he imagined.
He took a deep breath and slowly said, "If Crimson Hawk succeeds, the wasteland will become his puppet empire."
As soon as he finished speaking, the system interface flashed again, and a prompt appeared before his eyes: "There is an undecrypted 'time delay' module in the core area of the ruins. Do you want to try to unlock it?" Lu Zhaoming's eyes sharpened instantly, and he quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
The ability to slow down time is a huge advantage, but it also means greater risks.
He finally nodded and decided to take the risk.
"Xiao Hu, A Fu, take Professor Lin and evacuate to a safe area first," Lu Zhaoming instructed, his voice firm and powerful.
Xiao Hu nodded, his eyes shining with admiration: "Yes, Brother Lu! You must be careful too."
Ah Fu held Professor Lin's hand tightly and said firmly, "We will come back as soon as possible."
As Lu Zhaoming watched their departing figures, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He knew that these companions were his most valuable asset in this wasteland.
He took a deep breath and turned to walk towards the core passage of the ruins.
The narrow passage is covered with complex mechanical devices on the walls, and a slight misstep could trigger a deadly trap.
Lu Zhaoming activated the newly unlocked time delay function of the system, and the scene in front of him seemed to slow down and become blurry.
He easily avoided the dense laser net and the stone slabs that could collapse at any moment, as if walking in an uninhabited place.
However, when he reached the end of the passage, he discovered that the green snake had already laid an ambush.
Green Serpent stood before an ancient control panel, a smug glint in his eyes: "Judge, did you think I'd let you succeed so easily?"
Lu Zhaoming felt a pang of anxiety, but outwardly he showed signs of weakness and exhaustion.
He said in a low voice, "Green Snake, I know you were forced into this situation, why did you have to go this far?"
Green Snake sneered: "Forced into it? What do you know! In this wasteland world, there is no right or wrong, only strength and weakness. And I am destined to stand at the top."
Lu Zhaoming secretly mobilized the system's energy, trying his best to prevent the fluctuations from being detected by the Green Snake.
He was plotting in his mind, looking for an opportunity to retaliate.
Just then, Afu suddenly appeared from another direction with Professor Lin, holding a portable jammer, which instantly paralyzed the Blood Raven Squad's communication equipment.
Professor Lin shouted, "Start that machine quickly! It can help us turn the tide!"
Lu Zhaoming was overjoyed. Seizing the opportunity, he rushed to the control panel and quickly entered the password given by Professor Lin.
As the machine started, the entire ruins began to shake violently, and the surrounding walls seemed to tremble.
Green Snake's expression changed drastically, clearly not expecting Lu Zhaoming to have a backup plan.
"Impossible..." Green Snake gritted her teeth, her voice tinged with fear.
Lu Zhaoming smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with determination: "Nothing is impossible in this wasteland." He quickly pressed the last button, and the machine emitted a dazzling beam of light, as if the entire ruins were enveloped by a powerful energy.
The green snake took a step back, but Lu Zhaoming's gaze became even more determined. He clenched his fist, preparing to face an even greater challenge.
Just then, a dark red light burst forth from the machine, instantly engulfing the entire ruins...
A cold smile flickered across Lu Zhaoming's lips. He took a deep breath, preparing to face the impending storm.
The machine was successfully activated, and a powerful energy surge instantly swept across the entire area.
Green Snake gritted her teeth and took a step back, her eyes flashing with resentment and anger. Finally, she uttered a harsh threat: "Judge, you cannot escape Crimson Owl's punishment!" With that, she turned and disappeared at the end of the narrow passage.
Lu Zhaoming did not pursue, but turned to look at Professor Lin. His words revealed a hint of vicissitude and helplessness.
Alarm bells rang in Lu Zhaoming's mind, and countless possibilities flashed through his head.
There seems to be a bigger secret hidden behind this "light of annihilation," and he must uncover the truth as soon as possible.
He took a deep breath, watching the constantly fluctuating data stream on the screen, his eyes gradually hardening...
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