Lu Zhaoming abruptly stopped in his tracks, the flames burning in his eyes even more intense than the "Code Red" warning screen.
"World-destroying level? Survival chances are close to zero?" He scoffed, his voice filled with contempt for the "script of fate".
He raised his head, his gaze sharp as lightning, piercing the distant horizon shrouded in dark clouds, as if trying to see through the "final barrier."
"Heh, quite the grand entrance. Are they about to unleash their ultimate move?" His voice wasn't loud, but it struck each team member like a hammer blow. "Looks like it's time to show them what a real surprise is!"
The air was filled with an indescribable smell, like rotten metal, or like some kind of masked blood.
Based on the coordinates provided by Qinglian, Lu Zhaoming led his team to the vicinity of the ruins entrance.
From afar, you can see the makeshift defensive fortifications made of barbed wire and various junk.
Several men in white robes were leaning against the fortifications, smoking listlessly, their smoke rings disappearing in the wasteland wind.
"Tsk, these bastards, they know how to enjoy themselves." Lu Zhaoming spat, but his eyes sharpened.
He could sense that behind that seemingly loose defense line lurked an unsettling sense of oppression.
Sure enough, as they approached, the figures in white robes immediately became alert.
A burly man emerged from behind the fortifications.
He wore armor that was noticeably heavier than the others, and carried an exaggeratedly designed heavy energy weapon, coldly surveying Lu Zhaoming and his group.
“Lu Zhaoming, every step you take is under our control.” The burly man’s voice was deep and oppressive, like a lurking beast.
Stone Tiger!
Lu Zhaoming narrowed his eyes; he recognized the guy.
The white-robed man's top henchman could destroy a small stronghold single-handedly.
"Under control? With this pile of junk?" Lu Zhaoming curled his lip in disdain, but inwardly he became more vigilant.
He won't be fooled by such low-level psychological tactics.
He ignored Shi Hu's shouts and quickly scanned the surrounding terrain.
The entrance to the ruins is surrounded by a pile of abandoned vehicles and building wreckage, forming a natural ambush zone.
The white-robed troops occupied advantageous terrain, clearly intending to trap them like turtles in a jar.
"Blacksmith, get ready to work. Qinglian, keep cover," Lu Zhaoming instructed in a low voice, while secretly activating the time-delay function of the "Doomsday Judgment System."
In his vision, everything around him slowed down, as if time had been stretched out countless times.
He could clearly see every wrinkle on Shi Hu's face and hear the sound of dust falling in the air.
He quickly identified the weaknesses in the enemy's deployment: the structure of the fortifications was not sturdy, the cooling system of the energy weapons was flawed, and Shi Hu's seemingly impeccable defensive posture concealed a subtle flaw.
"Move!" Lu Zhaoming's command shattered the silence of the wasteland.
The blacksmith was already prepared. He skillfully operated several hastily modified machines and launched an attack on the White Robe Army's defensive fortifications.
Those dilapidated machines, under the blacksmith's skillful hands, unexpectedly burst forth with astonishing firepower, and for a moment, sparks flew and dust billowed everywhere.
Qinglian wasn't idle either. She formed hand seals, and beams of green light flew from her palms, merging into the surrounding environment.
Her support-type ability can enhance the defense and attack power of her teammates, while also creating illusions to confuse the enemy.
With the time-delay effect, Qinglian's supernatural power was amplified several times over. The green light seemed to transform into an indestructible barrier, protecting Lu Zhaoming and his team.
However, Shi Hu's strength far exceeded Lu Zhaoming's expectations.
The heavy energy weapon in his hand was incredibly powerful; each shot left a huge crater in the ground.
Several team members who rushed to the front had no time to dodge and were hit by the energy beam, instantly turning into ashes.
"Damn it, this firepower is too intense!" the blacksmith grumbled as he operated the machine.
Lu Zhaoming also felt a bit of pressure.
Shi Hu's attack was not only incredibly powerful but also extremely precise, effectively blocking almost all of their advance routes.
"This can't go on any longer, we have to get rid of him!" Lu Zhaoming gritted his teeth and decided to take action himself.
He took a deep breath and extended the amplification range of "Judgment Storm II" to the entire team.
In an instant, a powerful energy surged into each team member's body, greatly enhancing their strength, speed, and reaction ability.
"Brothers, charge! Take down these sons of bitches!" Lu Zhaoming roared and charged towards Shi Hu first.
When Shi Hu saw Lu Zhaoming rushing over, a sinister smile appeared on his face.
"Finally showing yourself? I thought you were going to be a coward for the rest of your life!"
He raised the energy weapon in his hand, aimed it at Lu Zhaoming, and pulled the trigger.
A dazzling beam of energy shot towards Lu Zhaoming.
Lu Zhaoming neither dodged nor avoided, but instead increased his speed.
He knew that a direct confrontation was definitely not a wise move.
He must find Shi Hu's weakness and strike him fatally.
With the help of time dilation, he could clearly see the trajectory of the energy beam and the stone tiger's attack pattern.
He discovered that each of Shi Hu's attacks was followed by a brief pause, which was the cooldown time for his energy weapons.
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