Back in the safe house, Su Yao immediately began studying the ancient civilization records and new technological weapons she had brought back from the ruins. While she focused on deciphering the energy core structure of the technological weapons to achieve mass replication, the system suddenly issued an alarm: "High-energy reaction detected in the direction of the ruins, suspected to indicate the imminent appearance of an unknown treasure, which may trigger a large-scale struggle."
Su Yao's heart tightened, knowing that this might be a crucial opportunity to change their fate in the high-temperature apocalypse, and they absolutely could not miss it. She immediately gathered everyone together, briefly explained the situation, and the group quickly prepared their equipment and headed to the ruins again in their vehicles.
Along the way, they encountered several forces. There were groups of poorly equipped but fierce-looking refugees trying to take advantage of the chaos; and small organizations of superhumans, each possessing unique skills, eyeing the treasures of the ruins. Relying on their previous combat experience and the upgraded vehicle's defense system, Su Yao and her companions overcame numerous obstacles and successfully arrived at the ruins.
By this time, a diverse crowd had gathered around the ruins, creating a tense atmosphere. As soon as Su Yao and her group approached, they felt hostility and wary gazes from all sides.
"Everyone be careful, don't easily reveal our strength and purpose," Su Yao whispered a warning.
They found a relatively secluded spot at the edge of the ruins to observe the situation. On the high platform in the center of the ruins, a treasure chest radiating dazzling light was faintly visible, surrounded by a powerful energy field that occasionally flashed with strange runes.
Suddenly, a burly, muscular power user roared and charged towards the platform. He used his immense strength to break through part of the outer defenses of the energy field, but this instantly attracted attacks from other forces. Various supernatural lights crisscrossed, flames, lightning, and wind blades whistled towards him. Although the power user fought valiantly, he gradually succumbed to the combined assault.
"We can't wait any longer, or they'll destroy the treasure," Su Yao said. She activated the system's stealth function and led the group quietly closer to the platform.
As they approached the platform, Su Yao discovered that the energy field's defenses had developed some weaknesses under the attacks from all sides. Using her spatial abilities, she created tiny spatial rifts at these weak points, attempting to widen the gaps to allow entry.
However, their actions were still detected by some perceptive superhumans. A woman with psychic abilities narrowed her eyes and unleashed a mental shockwave towards Su Yao. Su Yao felt a sharp pain in her head, but she quickly activated her spatial abilities, constructing a spatial barrier in her mind to withstand the attack.
"Trying to stop us? Not so easy!" Ling Yu sneered, brandishing his ice sword and unleashing a surge of ice-based power as he charged towards the attackers. Su Yao's father and mother also joined the attack, buying Su Yao time.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Yao focused all her efforts on breaking through the energy field. She pushed her spatial abilities to the limit, and with a wave of her hands, the spatial rift gradually expanded, forming an entrance large enough for one person to pass through.
"I'll go in first, you all follow." After saying that, Su Yao flashed into the energy field.
On the high platform, the light emanating from the treasure chest grew even stronger, and Su Yao could feel the immense energy contained within. Just as she was about to open the treasure chest, a huge magic circle suddenly appeared beneath her feet, from which countless shadowy tentacles surged forth, coiling towards her.
Su Yao calmly responded, activating her spatial abilities to distort the surrounding space, deflecting the tentacles' attacks. However, shadow tentacles continued to emerge from the magic circle, seemingly endless.
At this moment, Ling Yu and the others successfully broke through the energy field and entered the high platform. They joined Su Yao to fight against the shadow tentacles together. Ling Yu's ice-type ability and Su Yao's spatial ability worked together to freeze the tentacles before shattering them with spatial power. Su Yao's father studied how to break the magic circle, while her mother kept an eye on the surroundings to prevent any further enemy attacks.
After a fierce battle, they finally found the core node of the magic circle. Su Yao used her spatial abilities to destroy the node, and the magic circle instantly dissipated, along with the shadow tentacles.
Su Yao took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the treasure chest. She reached out and gently opened it. Instantly, a dazzling light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire ruins. Inside the chest was a crystal-clear gem containing powerful energy. Su Yao's system detected that this energy could not only further upgrade the climate control device but also grant the user a powerful boost in strength, and might even unlock new superpowers.
"This is our ray of hope for survival in this high-temperature apocalypse," Su Yao said excitedly.
But before they could even rejoice, a deafening roar erupted outside. It seemed an even greater danger was approaching the ruins, and the treasure in their hands attracted even more greedy eyes.
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