Even after the core position collapsed, Lu Zhaoming did not completely relax; he keenly sensed that things were not over yet.
The scorpion's cunning and treachery made him realize that this guy would never admit defeat easily.
As expected, after the system scanned the environment, Lu Zhaoming discovered a hidden passage leading to an abandoned mine in the distance.
“He must have a backup base hidden nearby,” Lu Zhaoming said in a low voice, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
Su Li looked around worriedly and whispered a reminder, "Be careful, these kinds of places are usually full of traps."
Lu Zhaoming nodded and activated the system's resource analysis function to scan the surrounding environment.
The mine entrance is hidden in ruins and can only be found with careful observation.
Upon entering the mine, the walls were covered with complex symbols, seemingly an ancient defense mechanism.
Lu Zhaoming's finger slid lightly across the wall, and the system quickly deciphered the meaning of these symbols.
“These symbols represent some kind of energy trap, but it’s no longer effective,” Lu Zhaoming said, his tone tinged with confidence.
He was about to continue forward when suddenly, Xiao Cui's voice came from behind him, her voice filled with obvious panic: "Brother mentioned these symbols in his notes. They can cause a fatal collapse!"
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Zhaoming stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing.
He quickly activated the system's "access control" function, temporarily halting the operation of the agency.
A hint of relief appeared on Xiao Cui's face, but she still clung tightly to Lu Zhaoming's clothes, as if afraid he might disappear at any moment.
Just then, Scorpion's voice came through the communicator, a hoarse voice tinged with a cold laugh: "Lu Zhaoming, you think you can find me? I've already prepared my final gift."
Before he could finish speaking, a violent tremor came from deep within the mine, as if some powerful device had been triggered.
Lu Zhaoming felt a chill and quickly organized his troops to retreat.
He whispered a command: “Everyone, follow me, watch out for traps.”
The group cautiously retreated, and cracks began to appear in the surrounding walls, dust flew everywhere, as if they might collapse at any moment.
Lu Zhaoming activated the system's "time delay" function to quickly analyze the terrain and find a safe evacuation route.
He discovered that the other end of the cave led to an abandoned factory, and he secretly rejoiced.
"Let's retreat to the factory first, and then make further plans," Lu Zhaoming decisively ordered.
The team quickly evacuated and successfully reached the factory entrance before the mine completely collapsed.
Lu Zhaoming stopped, his brows furrowed, and muttered to himself, "Scorpion, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve?"
The team temporarily took refuge in a secluded cave, checked the injuries, and confirmed that no one was hurt.
Using the system's time-delay function, Lu Zhaoming quickly analyzed the factory's terrain and discovered that the other end of the cave did indeed lead to the factory.
He decided to use this as a springboard to formulate his next plan.
Just as they were about to continue, a system notification suddenly sounded, the mechanical voice echoing in their ears: "Warning! Unknown energy fluctuations detected. Please investigate immediately."
Lu Zhaoming frowned, looked at Su Li and Xiao Cui, and said in a deep voice, "It seems that the real contest has only just begun."
Su Li's expression changed, and a hint of unease appeared in her eyes, but she still nodded firmly.
Xiao Cui gripped her weapon tightly, her eyes revealing a mixture of determination and fear.
"Let's go. Now that we're here, let me see what kind of demons and monsters they are!" Lu Zhaoming drew his Blade of Judgment, the blade gleaming coldly in the firelight.
He led the way to the other end of the cave, unaware that an even more terrifying challenge awaited them.
Just as they were about to step into the factory, Lu Zhaoming suddenly stopped and whispered to Su Li and Xiao Cui, "Get ready, we'll have the answer soon."
The three exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with an unknown tension.
In the distance, the deep footsteps seemed to be gradually approaching, foreshadowing an even greater threat.
The footsteps approached from afar, carrying the heavy feeling unique to the post-apocalyptic wasteland, like the drumbeats before the arrival of death.
Lu Zhaoming narrowed his eyes, twirling the Blade of Judgment in his hand. The blade reflected the flickering firelight on the cave walls, licking at the uneasy elements in the air.
A wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips, much like the villains in movies who say, "The game has only just begun."
"Scorpion, your game is over." Lu Zhaoming's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of dominance.
Su Li silently took out several poisoned darts, her charming face filled with vigilance.
Xiao Cui clutched a modified assault rifle tightly, her body trembling slightly, but her eyes hardened—after all, no one wanted to relive the nightmare of their loved ones' tragic deaths.
"They're here!" Lu Zhaoming shouted in a low voice and rushed out of the cave first.
Suddenly, a huge abandoned factory appeared before the three of them. Its rusty steel frame, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, resembled a lurking beast, baring its fangs and claws.
A pungent metallic smell permeated the air, mixed with a faint stench of blood, making one involuntarily frown.
"Something's not right about this place," Su Li said softly, her voice tinged with unease.
Lu Zhaoming did not answer, but slowly raised the blade of judgment and pointed it into the depths of the factory.
"Let's go see what tricks this old bastard is up to."
After saying that, Lu Zhaoming took the lead and walked towards the factory.
Su Li and Xiao Cui followed closely behind. The three figures appeared exceptionally small in the twilight of the wasteland, yet they carried a sense of resolute determination.
Suddenly, Lu Zhaoming stopped in his tracks, his eyes becoming incredibly sharp.
"etc…"
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