The tremors of the ruins became more and more violent, and rocks above heads fell down, as if the end of the world was approaching.
The red alarm lights were flashing wildly, the piercing sirens were tearing the air sharply, the countdown of the self-destruct device had been restarted, and the bright red numbers were jumping like a death warrant, striking on Mou Xuan's heart every second.
Chen Yao hugged him tightly, her body trembling slightly.
"Don't be afraid, I will protect you, everyone, and the energy core." Mu Xuan stroked Chen Yao's hair, his tone firm and gentle.
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, scanning everything around him, with determination and calmness surging in his heart.
He knew that now was not the time to be sad or afraid, he had to lead everyone to survive and complete their mission.
"Expert Zheng, is it still possible to stabilize the self-destruct device?" Mou Xuan shouted loudly into the communicator.
"Captain Mou, I tried my best! But the energy fluctuations of this device are too unstable. I can't fully control it. I can only delay it for another ten minutes at most!" Expert Zheng's anxious voice came from the communicator, mixed with the crackling sound of electric current, adding a sense of tension.
Ten minutes!
Only ten minutes!
Mou Xuan took a deep breath and suppressed his anxiety.
"Tactician Lu, we must find another way!"
"Understood!" Tactician Lu's voice was steady and powerful. "All team members, search the ruins immediately for any clues that may be related to the self-destruct device!"
Mou Xuan and Tactician Lu took the lead and rushed into the depths of the ruins, avoiding falling rocks and collapsing ground along the way.
The internal structure of the ruins is complex, like a maze, and every step is full of unknown dangers.
The air was filled with the smell of dust, making it difficult to breathe, but they did not dare to stop for a moment.
Suddenly, Mou Xuan found some strange symbols on a wall.
These symbols flickered with a faint light, seeming to resonate with the surrounding energy fluctuations.
He immediately called tactician Lu over.
"Look at these symbols. Do they look like the ones we saw on the energy core before?"
Tactician Lu observed it carefully and said, "Yes! The arrangement of these symbols is very similar to the energy circuit of the energy core. Perhaps this is the key!"
They immediately reported their findings to Expert Zheng.
After some intense research, Expert Zheng's excited voice came from the communicator: "I understand! These symbols represent a special energy that can resonate with the energy core and completely disable the self-destruct device! If we can find this energy source, we will be saved!"
The dawn of hope ignited in everyone's hearts, but time was still running out.
Mou Xuan immediately ordered: "Energy Master Cui, your ability to perceive energy is the most acute, go find this special energy source immediately! Remember, you only have ten minutes!"
"I will ensure that the mission is completed!" Cui the alien said in a firm tone, and his figure flashed and disappeared in the intricate passage.
At the same time, the ruins began to shake more violently, large chunks of rock fell from the top, and the entire ruins seemed like they would collapse at any time.
Tactician Lu directed his team members to use the debris and equipment in the ruins to build a temporary protective structure to protect everyone as much as possible.
Every second was like torture, and Mou Xuan's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible big hand.
He looked at the flashing countdown and listened to the tense breathing of the teammates around him, and the pressure in his heart grew.
He kept telling himself to stay calm and to have faith in his teammates, they would definitely find a special energy source and would definitely escape!
Time passed by minute by minute, and there were only five minutes left in the countdown.
The tremors of the ruins had reached their peak, as if they would completely collapse in the next moment.
Everyone's nerves were stretched to the limit, and the air was filled with despair.
At this moment, Cui Yi's excited voice suddenly came from the communicator...
The air in the ruins was filled with the smell of dust, and gravel fell from overhead from time to time, making heart-pounding sounds.
Cui Lianmeng's superpower, with a nimble figure like a cheetah, shuttled between the crumbling stone pillars. Finally, he stopped in front of an energy pool that was flashing with faint blue light.
Done!
The special energy source has been found!
Energy expert Zheng, with beads of sweat on his forehead, connected the energy source to the self-destruct device with trembling hands.
In his eyes, the complicated routes were like the intertwined threads of fate. If one was not careful, there would be no recovery.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the air seemed to freeze, making it suffocating.
Finally, when the last line was connected, the shrill alarm stopped abruptly.
Self-destruct device, disarmed!
Everyone's hanging hearts finally settled down.
Before the joy of surviving the disaster could fully bloom on his face, the shaking of the ruins intensified again.
The huge rock above their heads was crumbling, as if it would bury them alive in the next second.
But this time, they were no longer panicked because they knew that they had won time.
"Retreat!" Mou Xuan gave an order, and everyone retreated towards the exit quickly and orderly.
Cui Lianmeng's psychic was the last one to leave. The energy blade in his hand cut through the air, smashing the fallen boulders and creating a way of survival for everyone.
Just when they were about to escape, a tall figure appeared at the exit.
The man was wearing black armor and had a ferocious smile on his face. He was the leader of Fang's other forces.
"Want to leave? Not that easy!" He laughed arrogantly, and a strange device appeared in his hand. After pressing the button, a sharp sound wave came out.
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