Lu Zhaoming's blood seemed to boil instantly, as if he had been thrown into an ice cave. The extreme experience of going from heaven to hell almost made him die on the spot.
"Holy crap, this tangy flavor... is it genuine 1982 Lafite mixed with industrial alcohol?"
He grinned, enduring the excruciating pain that seemed to emanate from between his bones, and still managed to crack a joke.
There's no way around it; as a true master of verbal sparring, even if it hurts to death, I have to maintain my composure.
"Trial Storm IV is launched. Target: Lin Shuang's lair!"
He silently recited the command while activating the system's "time delay" function.
In his eyes, everything around him slowed down; the bullet trajectories were clearly visible, and even the dust floating in the air seemed like a slow-motion dance.
"Qinglian, lead the way!" Lu Zhaoming roared, his voice hoarse like a broken bellows.
Qinglian was clearly taken aback by his sudden outburst of aura, but she quickly regained her composure and moved like a nimble cat, weaving through various ruins and bunkers.
"Watch out for the traps on the ground over here, it's a high-voltage electric fence!" Qinglian's voice was urgent, clearly indicating that she was very familiar with the terrain.
Lu Zhaoming squinted and activated the system's resource analysis function. The traps hidden beneath the ruins became as clear as day in his eyes.
He moved with seemingly casual yet incredibly precise steps, weaving through the gaps in the electric fence, each step fraught with danger, making the rat behind him tremble with fear.
"Hey Mr. Lu, you're walking a tightrope! Maybe we should play it safe..." Brother Rat's voice trembled slightly.
"Shut up! Follow me!" Lu Zhaoming snapped irritably. He didn't have time to explain to Brother Mouse what "high skill and great courage" meant.
Despite the many close calls along the way, with Qinglian's guidance and the dual support of Lu Zhaoming's system, they managed to carve out a safe passage through the Lin Shuang base, which was riddled with traps and patrols.
Finally, a uniquely shaped building appeared before everyone's eyes.
It was made entirely of an unknown metal, its surface covered with various complex pipes and instruments, and the air was filled with a pungent chemical smell.
"This is the core control room!" Qinglian pointed to the building and said in a low voice, "Lin Shuang is inside."
Lu Zhaoming took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the increasingly violent power within his body, his eyes becoming extremely cold.
"Let's go, it's time to settle the score with her."
He took the lead and pushed open the heavy metal door of the control room.
What comes into view is a space full of technological sense.
The various flashing screens, the crisscrossing cables, and the strangely shaped machine all exuded an unsettling atmosphere.
In the very center of this space, Lin Shuang stood in front of the machine, her face filled with a morbid fanaticism.
Lu Zhaoming was familiar with that machine; it was the "mental erosion device" she used to control minds.
“It’s over!” Lu Zhaoming’s voice was as cold as a gust of wind blowing from hell.
Lin Shuang slowly turned around, saw Lu Zhaoming, and revealed a bewitching smile.
"You've finally arrived. I've been waiting for you for so long." Her voice was slightly hoarse, but full of allure. "I thought you'd lost yourself in those other women's arms!"
"What a pity, all your charms couldn't keep me." Lu Zhaoming grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth. "Stop talking nonsense, the scum you've done is enough to get you shot a hundred times over!"
"Stop me? You think you can?" Lin Shuang curled her lip in disdain. "Who do you think you are? Just a pathetic pawn!"
Lu Zhaoming shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.
Whether I am a pawn or not is unimportant; what matters is that you are out of the game now!
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Zhaoming suddenly unleashed "Judgment Storm IV".
In an instant, an indescribable, terrifying power erupted from his body, like a volcanic eruption, instantly engulfing the entire control room.
The screens that were originally shining brightly suddenly went completely black.
Those crisscrossing cables, like severed blood vessels, have lost their vitality.
The "mental erosion device" was the first to be hit, emitting a tooth-grinding metallic tearing sound under the impact of "Judgment Storm IV" before completely malfunctioning.
Lin Shuang's smile froze on her face.
"Impossible... This is impossible... How could you..." she murmured, her voice filled with despair.
Lu Zhaoming gave her no chance. He moved swiftly, appearing in front of her like a ghost, and grabbed her by the neck.
"Nothing is impossible." Lu Zhaoming's voice was cold and cruel. "The sins you've committed will be repaid with your life today!"
Even after dealing with Lin Shuang, Lu Zhaoming did not let his guard down.
He knew that things weren't completely over yet.
Liu Feng's injuries, as well as those people controlled by Lin Shuang, all need his help.
He activated the system's repair function and began treating Liu Feng.
With the system's help, Liu Feng's injuries recovered quickly, and the psychological suggestions that remained in his body were completely eliminated.
"Brother, thank you..." Liu Feng said, his voice choked with emotion as he held Lu Zhaoming's hand after waking up.
"We're family, no need for formalities." Lu Zhaoming patted his shoulder, a long-lost smile appearing on his face.
Xiao Hu finally felt relieved. He walked up to Lu Zhaoming and bowed deeply.
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