Chaos Heavenly Emperor Art

Dawn.

After a night of attack, the two armored vehicles of the Howling Wind Adventure Group finally got rid of the Maw of Silence and the huge swarm of Zerg, and stopped in a group of weathered rock pillars to rest.

In order to avoid the Zerg, they had seriously deviated from their original trajectory, and it was not until the second half of the night that they finally got back.

This night was not peaceful either. The world of miracles was even more dangerous at night, and the adventure team encountered groups of annihilation beasts several times.

By this point, everyone was exhausted and looked sleepy.

As for the T-700 intelligent mercenaries that Rand bought at a high price, he lost almost % of them.

Among the three that were returned to their sheaths, one was also scrapped.

Fortunately, there are no casualties in the adventure group so far.

Ron jumped out of the car and began to inspect the damage to the vehicle. His metal gloves scraped across the car shell, removing a piece of severely corroded armor plate.

"The purification system is completely scrapped."

He spat, pointing at the flashing red warning on the dashboard, "Fortunately, I brought spare filters and inhibitors with me before leaving the relay station. If we replace them, it should be enough to last until we complete our exploration mission."

Lant took a deep breath, his face full of worry. "If there really is a Zerg nest in the B-72 restricted area, it's not too late to turn back now. After all, there are Steelheart's people following us. We are facing a double threat."

"Theoretically..."

Ling Feng squatted in the shadow of the rock pillar, a cluster of golden flames ignited on his fingertips, and said lightly: "We should indeed retreat temporarily. The threat posed by the Zerg mother nest is not something that even an SS-level adventure group can resist."

"Tiger, you said that?"

Huang Shaotian's eyelids jumped. This was not this guy's style. "I only know that the higher the risk, the greater the reward. Maybe after we complete this exploration, we can directly upgrade to S-level, and then we can directly enter the Abyss Zone in the next step!"

"That's the truth."

Ron knocked on the armored vehicle and said, "The Zerg hive is indeed dangerous, but it is also an extremely valuable treasure with extremely high research value. If we can bring it back, we can directly upgrade it to S-level at the lowest level."

After a pause, Ron continued, "But don't forget, this is just an overclocking zone. Normally, a mother nest does not exist in an overclocking zone. Moreover, the B-72 restricted area is not a newly discovered restricted area. Several adventure groups have come here to explore before, so I think the possibility of a mother nest in the restricted area is extremely low."

Night Owl also nodded slightly. "That's what the relevant information I found also said. The most valuable thing in the B-72 restricted area should be a special dark crystal, which is also one of our mission objectives. As long as we can bring back more than ten dark crystals, our mission will be completed. As for the other gains, we can choose to sell them to the Explorer Guild or keep them for ourselves."

"Of course, having said so much, whether we should continue to move forward or retreat to the relay station to rest depends on the opinions of the captains."

After Ye Xiao finished speaking, everyone looked at Ling Feng and Lant.

Lant was silent for a moment, but his eyes still turned to Ling Feng.

Although he is only the nominal leader, the final decision-making power still belongs to Ling Feng.

"Let's vote by a show of hands."

Ling Feng said calmly: "The adventure team belongs to everyone, and everyone's opinion is important."

"Of course!"

Huang Shaotian raised his eyebrows and was the first to express his willingness to continue the mission.

"Brian, what do you think?"

White Rose asked as she was injecting Brian with resistance serum.

In order to protect the chariot, this guy's Silver Armor accidentally inhaled some ember dust.

Fortunately, the injection from White Rose allowed him to hold on for a while longer, otherwise this guy would probably have died here.

"Of course continue!"

Brian did not retreat because of the danger just now. "I am very happy to be able to help the team!"

"Well done!"

Huang Shaotian patted Brian's shoulder vigorously, "Brian, you will definitely be a big shot in the future!"

Blaine scratched the back of his head and smirked.

After a while, everyone finished voting, passed it unanimously, and the team continued to move forward.

……

About three hours later, when the armored vehicle rolled over the last rugged terrain, the full picture of the ruins finally appeared before everyone.

The kilometer-high alloy wall was wrapped in layers of vines. The array of protruding spikes on the wall was still operating, emitting blue arcs from time to time.

Even stranger was the fact that the entire wall was rising and falling in a slow rhythm, like the ribcage of some giant beast.

"The living vines are more widespread than the intelligence suggests."

Night Owl called up the scanning data, "The armored vehicles can't pass through. It seems we have to move forward on foot."

"get off!"

Following Lant's order, everyone jumped off the armored vehicle, and the T-700 and the Returner at the back were also started at the same time.

The two T-700s trotted to the front of the team to clear the way. As for the remaining twelve T-s, they were scattered around the team, responsible for vigilance and protection.

Ling Feng moved his joints and had to say that the spirit weapon suit in this world was indeed very convenient. Although it felt like heavy armor when worn on the body, his movements were not restricted at all when he put on the suit. It could even increase his strength and speed to a certain extent.

The battle suit he was wearing was naturally also equipped by Rand, and it was considered to be one of the top models on the market, called the "White God" battle suit.

Through the invisible goggles of the battle suit, not only can the field of vision be expanded and the detection range be enhanced, but also the fluctuations of mental power can be amplified.

This kind of technology is completely unimaginable in the fairyland world.

Of course, Ling Feng has infinite vision, so this amplification ability has no practical meaning to him.

Looking closely, in the distance, you can see a pyramid-shaped building completely wrapped in black vines looming in the distance. The vines are wriggling as if they have life, and the surface has a metallic luster.

"These vines..."

White Rose suddenly covered her mouth, "They are breathing!"

Indeed, the vines contracted and expanded in an eerie rhythm, spewing out clouds of lavender spores with each "breath", forming patches of deadly mist in the air.

"Everyone, activate level 3 protection."

Lant ordered, "Night Owl, the Sheath Returner and the Omnic Mercenaries are now in your hands. Just act accordingly."

"rest assured!"

Night Owl made a gesture to Lant, indicating that it was all right. The one in the front drew out his giant sword, and a high-frequency particle stream was leaping on the blade.

Then, he took three T-700 intelligent mercenaries and flew towards the restricted area at a high speed.

"Remember, our goal is the Dark Crystal. Once you find enough Dark Crystals, evacuate as soon as possible."

Lant looked around at everyone and said, "Don't fight too long, don't be greedy."

Obviously, the previous Zerg nest still left him with a big shadow, coupled with the threat of Steel Heart.

He is now responsible for the safety of the entire team, so it's no wonder he is so cautious.

Ling Feng nodded and smiled slightly, but suddenly he felt the divine power sealed in his body tremble slightly.

In fact, ever since he entered the overclocking zone, he had a strange sensation that actually caused a resonance in the priesthood within his body.

The closer we get to the B-72 restricted area, the stronger this resonance becomes.

Could it be that within this restricted area, there really is an opportunity to attain godhood... or danger?

"set off!"

Lant's voice brought Ling Feng's thoughts back to reality.

The intelligent mercenaries cleared a path ahead, using high-frequency particle swords to cut through the vines that blocked the way.

Corrosive liquid spurted out from the severed sections of the vines, splashing on the robotic armor with a sizzling sound.

"Watch out for those spores!"

White Rose reminded him, “It contains a large amount of ember dust particles. Once covered by spores…”

Before he finished his words, a cloud of spores suddenly accelerated and floated towards the team.

The T-700 at the front was instantly covered by spores. The next moment, it twitched and fell down, and was soon entangled and swallowed by vines. Then, it began to twist and mutate...

"Damn it!"

Night Owl exclaimed and quickly started the self-destruction program.

Detonate the core of the T-700 before it completely mutates.

With a terrible impact, the spore cloud in the sky was dispersed. But this was only temporary, as the dense vines that stretched to the horizon were constantly producing large amounts of spore clouds.

"Can't waste time here."

Rand frowned. The time to act after leaving the armored vehicle was limited.

If you get entangled with the vines on the outside for too long, you will end up in a very passive state.

"It's obviously just a B-level restricted area!"

Ron also frowned. "This is completely different from the B-level missions I've performed before. Something must have happened in this restricted area. At the moment, it's more than enough to be upgraded to A-level."

Huang Shaotian immediately summoned the Nine-Death Divine Sword, "Damn it, just chop them all off!"

"Don't mess around."

Ling Feng quickly held down this reckless guy. It didn’t matter since he had a magic weapon to protect him, but there were other people in the team and he couldn’t act recklessly.

"and many more!"

At this moment, the Night Owl is constantly adjusting a certain frequency, trying to interfere with the behavior patterns of the vines.

"There's a reaction!"

Night Owl suddenly said excitedly, "These vines are a fusion of some kind of ghost vine and intelligent machines, which means that they also have a control center!"

Just like how Night Owl killed the Vulture Adventure Group's Ash Titan.

As long as the core is there, theoretically, Night Owl will have a way to hack in.

Of course, compared to pure intelligent machines, this fusion mutant is relatively more troublesome.

"If I can hack into the central nervous system of these mutant vines, I can not only control them, but also make them my eyes."

There was a fanatical light flashing in Night Owl's eyes.

"Are you sure?" Lant asked in a deep voice.

"About 30%."

Night Owl took a deep breath and said slowly: "There seems to be a special power inside the restricted area that blocks my spirit particles. If I want to take over the control center, I have to go deep into the restricted area."

"Then use it as an alternative plan."

Lant's eyes narrowed slightly, "Keep moving forward. Selina, Alyssa, you are responsible for protecting the Night Owl from now on!"

"Yes, Master!"

The Serena sisters quickly flew to the sides of Night Owl.

"Just keep going!"

Rant glanced at Night Owl. The chance was only 30%, and he couldn't put all his hopes on Night Owl.

Fortunately, there are intelligent mercenaries leading the way. At least until the mercenaries are exhausted, their members are temporarily safe.

About another hour passed.

However, everyone was still wandering outside the restricted area and couldn't find the entrance.

Ling Feng's infinite vision was actually completely unable to detect the interior of the restricted area.

Instead, the sealed seven sins priests became increasingly restless.

However, just when everyone was at a loss, the ground suddenly shook.

The vines in the distance parted like waves, revealing a deep passage.

"Strange, is this an invitation for us to come in?"

White Rose looked puzzled.

Lanter frowned, "I'm afraid it's a trap."

"It's a trap, but it's also an opportunity." Ling Feng said in a deep voice: "At present, it seems that we can only enter from this entrance."

Night Owl couldn't wait to rush to the passage: "I captured the signal from the central authority! Haha, it will definitely work this time!"

"Cover him!"

Seeing Night Owl so aggressive, Rant made a prompt decision.

The team quickly formed a defensive formation and provided cover as they followed Night Owl into the passage.

The interior of the passage was unexpectedly dry, with luminescent moss inlaid on the walls providing a faint blue lighting.

Those strange vines just squirmed slightly on both sides but did not attack, as if they were just watching.

Night Owl was protected in the center by other members of the team. He was now using all his strength to mobilize his spirit to trace the source of the signal inside the restricted area.

Finally, Night Owl's eyes lit up, and he was a little excited: "The control system is still running! Haha, I can hack into the second-level authority."

The holographic map unfolded before everyone, revealing an intricate structure.

The core area is marked as "Divine Sanctuary" and is surrounded by seven sectors of different colors.

"follow me!"

Night Owl had a smug smile on his face, and under his manipulation, the passage began to show stairs leading in all directions.

The stairs kept shifting and changing, eventually leading everyone to a circular hall.

A huge crystal was suspended in the center of the hall, with countless fiber-like vines extending from it.

Data streams flow on the surface of the crystal, which is the control center of the entire living vine system.

"Found it, this is the mastermind behind this restricted area!"

Night Owl was ecstatic, "I didn't expect it to be so smooth! As long as I hack into the main brain, I can obtain all the permissions and information in the restricted area. At that time, a few dark crystals will be nothing!"

Rand finally let go of his anxious heart.

Although the price of hiring Night Owl is very expensive, but in this operation, he has fully proved that he is indeed worth the money!

However, Ling Feng felt a palpitation. He looked past the main brain and looked at a metal door at the back of the hall.

In a trance, there seemed to be a strange call in my ears.

And this calling is the source of the restlessness of the Seven Sins Priesthood in the body!

"Looks like we arrived just in time."

At this moment, Hausen's voice suddenly came from the back of the passage, "Thank you so much for clearing the way for us. Hahaha!"

In an instant, more than twenty fully armed Steel Heart members rushed into the hall, each with a smug grin on their face.

Ente stood beside Hausen, his resentful eyes constantly sweeping over Ling Feng and Lant.

"It's really hard for you to find the mastermind of the restricted area. It's a great fortune for us!"

Hausen cracked his joints excitedly, "For the sake of this mastermind, I will let you die a little more painlessly."

“You’re following us?”

Lant gripped his weapon tightly and stared at Hausen.

"track?"

Howson sneered, "I just want you idiots to make use of your surplus value before you die. Do you really think you can take on the B-72 Ruins mission just because of your Rodson family connections? I left that for you on purpose! Idiot!"

His eyes swept across the central brain and finally landed on Night Owl. The next moment, he said coldly, "Kill him first! Ghost, you take over the main brain, is that ok?"

"No problem at all!"

The ghost licked his lips, "My captain, you only need to give me three minutes, that's enough!"

"Very good! Get started!"

The heart in Hausen's chest suddenly made a sound like thunder. Then, his muscles tensed up, and he dodged and locked onto Ling Feng directly.

The rest of the Steel Heart Team members also rushed out at the same time, striving to wipe out the Howling Wind Adventure Group in the shortest possible time.

"Boy, you are not so lucky this time!"

A ferocious smile appeared on Hausen's face, "I will make you regret coming into this world!"

"Is it?"

Ling Feng's expression remained calm as he said calmly, "The lucky person last time should have been you!" (End of this chapter)