The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

Finding the core of Longmen City is still the most important thing now.

But to Gu Ran's surprise, the previously deserted and brightly lit Longmen City suddenly began to emit wisps of black light in several places.

Then, on the ground where the black light appeared, one after another, strong and powerful demons appeared out of thin air.

The demons stretched out their bodies and began to occupy the streets.

"Why would demons appear here? Could this ruin actually be there to suppress these abyssal demons?"

"These demons appear to be just ordinary demons; the true elite demons have not yet appeared."

Gu Ran was deep in thought.

149. The Succubus General Lilith makes her appearance! (4k)

The appearance of the Abyss Demon complicated matters. The "Tyrant" asked him to find the triangular crystal cone in the city. This was not too difficult for Gu Ran, because the triangular crystal cone on his body resonated with the other party's triangular crystal cone, and the closer they were, the stronger the resonance became.

So as long as Gu Ran keeps searching in the city, he will eventually find it by relying on the sense of resonance.

However, a demon from the abyss has suddenly appeared in Lungmen City. Given the relationship between demons and humans, they certainly won't greet him warmly or live in peace.

Especially since he seems to have thwarted the plans of the Abyss Demon several times... I wonder if the demon behind the scenes has already investigated his information. If he has memorized him, he will probably hunt him down as soon as he is discovered.

The rest of the expedition team gradually regained consciousness, and when they saw the enormous city that appeared before them, they were dumbfounded.

"What's going on? Didn't we return to Canglong City more than three hundred years ago? How did we suddenly end up here?"

"Yes, this city isn't Azure Dragon City, is it? This city is too small, probably less than a tenth the size of Azure Dragon City."

"Wait a minute, look what's in the city? Could those be the legendary abyss demons?"

Suddenly, someone screamed.

Abyssal demons are a rare species. Although they have had interactions with humans throughout history, they are extremely rare. Moreover, demons do not have a good reputation among humans, far less so than their adversaries, the angels of the celestial realm.

Angels and demons have left behind a similar number of stories and legends in human history. However, unlike the evil image of demons, the holiness and beauty of angels have won the favor of humans.

Moreover, angels are generally aloof and rarely plot against humans.

They don't really want to communicate with humans unless humans take the initiative.

Humanity?

It's not even as interesting as preening the feathers on your own wings.

However, it seems that the colder the atmosphere, the more it arouses the strange urges of some people. As a result, many peddlers have written a lot of short stories about the angels in the heavens that are difficult to read in public. Many people's understanding of the heavens and the angels comes from these stories.

There is also a place for abyssal demons in short stories that are difficult to read with others, but only to satisfy a group of readers with more unusual preferences. These stories have bizarre elements such as goats, tentacles, and torture.

Many people's understanding of the Abyss Demons comes from this, which further intensifies their hostility towards them.

In many people's minds, being captured by a demon from the abyss means being sent to some strong demons, or even non-human demons, for their pleasure. This is the root of many people's fear or liking of demons.

A fat researcher swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "There are so many demons here! We should hurry back and inform the ruling center. The demons must be plotting something. Azure Dragon City must prepare as soon as possible!"

Everyone else could see that the fat researcher actually wanted to escape, but they didn't point it out or laugh at him, because they also wanted to escape.

The devil's pleasure doesn't discriminate between men and women; he might even find men's pleasures better.

“I’m going to that city. If you want to go back, then go back on your own. Teacher Wu Wang, you take them back. The scientific expedition is suspended.”

Gu Ran looked at the center of Longmen City and said.

He thought Wu Wang wouldn't refuse, but after waiting a while, he found that he didn't receive a response.

Gu Ran looked at Wu Wang with a puzzled expression: "Teacher Wu Wang, what's wrong?"

"A mobile city...it's a mobile city, isn't it? The principal really wasn't the first to propose this idea." Wu Wang's body trembled, as if he was trying his best to suppress his excitement. "I've heard before that more than three hundred years ago, Canglong City actually used all its resources to build a new city, which was a mobile city! However, the relevant records are too scarce, and even other sources of evidence are very few, so it's impossible to prove that such a thing ever happened."

"I used to think it was just a baseless legend. Otherwise, how could there be so few historical records about the large-scale activities that Canglong City undertook more than three hundred years ago, not more than three thousand years ago? Now it seems that the reason for the scarcity of historical records is still unknown, but the legend is indeed true. That mobile city is right here, it is this perfect creation!"

Wu Wang stared in fascination at the enormous mobile city before him.

Gu Ran remembered that Wu Wang had shown him goodwill because of his idea of ​​a mobile city.

"Teacher Gu, I'll go with you! I want to go to this mobile city! Although I don't know why this mobile city has been dormant for more than three hundred years, it is definitely the key to opening a new era! With research on it, Star Stone Technology will definitely be able to take a giant leap forward!" Wu Wang said excitedly.

Seeing Wu Wang's excitement, Gu Ran fell silent.

This is a researcher who truly loves Starstone Technology and believes that Starstone Technology can change people's lives and bring more good things to humanity.

However, things don't always turn out as well as expected.

Gu Ran knew she couldn't persuade Wu Wang, so she turned to Xue Xiling: "You—"

But before Gu Ran could finish speaking, Xue Xiling immediately exclaimed excitedly, "I'll go with you! I want to go too!"

Gu Ran frowned slightly: "You've already seen it. There are demons in the city, and who knows what dangers there might be. The generals of the Abyss might even be mobilized. At that time, I might not be able to protect you."

Compared to others, Gu Ran knew more about the Abyss and demons. He knew that the Abyss was ruled by twelve generals, and that there were also female demons in the Abyss who fit human aesthetic standards—succubi.

The demon he encountered in Saint Yor City and the Angry Apostle he met when he saved Xue Xiling were both subordinates of Lilith, the Succubus General among the Twelve Generals.

"General Lilith seems to have been plotting against the human world for a long time. Could it be her again this time?"

This was something that suddenly came to Gu Ran's mind. Facing the Abyss Demon General, whom he had never fought before, Gu Ran did not know the opponent's strength, nor did he know if the opponent would appear this time. Therefore, Gu Ran could not fully guarantee Xue Xiling's safety in Longmen City.

This is why he wanted Xue Xiling to take the research team back. Xue Yingsong had treated him well, so in return, he would also take care of his daughter appropriately.

Moreover, this "scientific expedition mission" has been perfectly completed, so the expedition team is no longer of any use and might as well go back.

"I definitely won't drag you down, and... I can help you!" Xue Xiling's words carried a certain firmness. "My special ability is very powerful!"

Ability?

To be honest, Gu Ran still didn't know what Xue Xiling's special ability was.

"Okay, then you must listen to me and not cause me any trouble. If you really encounter danger, and I tell you to run away, you must not hesitate." Gu Ran looked earnestly into Xue Xiling's eyes for a while before finally agreeing to her.

“Yes!” Xue Xiling nodded immediately.

It wasn't that Gu Ran really wanted Xue Xiling to use her superpower to help him, but rather that he realized this place wasn't far from Canglong City, but it wasn't close either. There were no vehicles or other means of transportation available, so if they went back like this, they would have to walk. This wouldn't be a problem for some fast superpowered individuals and martial artists, but for this research team, it would indeed take a considerable amount of time.

During this period, danger may occur. After all, who says that the Abyss Demons only appear in Lungmen City? We don't even know why the demons appear. How can we assume that the demons won't appear in other places?

If the expedition team encounters a demon that appears out of nowhere on their way back, and he isn't there, he might be killed or captured and used as... well, you know.

So going back or staying by his side, it's really hard to say which is more dangerous.

"And you?" Gu Ran turned to the rest of the expedition team. "I hereby declare the expedition mission over. You are free. You may go back or go wherever you like."

As for the others, Gu Ran didn't care much about them. After all, he had realized that apart from Wu Wang, the other researchers who joined the research team didn't have any good intentions; they were just looking for a better future for themselves.

Gu Ran wouldn't look down on them because of this, but she also wouldn't take care of them.

"us......"

The rest of the research team exchanged glances, then looked at the ever-increasing number of demons in Lungmen City, and said somewhat awkwardly:

"We should go back and report to Azure Dragon City about the appearance of a mobile city and abyssal demons. After all, it's a serious matter, and someone has to do it. Otherwise, it would be bad if it caused significant losses to Azure Dragon City."

The other members of the research team nodded in agreement.

"Yes, yes, this is a very important matter, Team Leader Leng, we need to go back and report to the central government as soon as possible."

Gu Ran glanced at their expressions and could tell that they didn't trust his abilities.

There's not much to say about that; it's just a good way to separate.

"Alright, let's part ways here."

After receiving permission, the others immediately headed in the opposite direction from Longmen City.

"Teacher Wu Wang, Team Leader Leng, I wish you good luck and a victorious return."

The departing members of the scientific expedition team exchanged polite words, but each one of them walked away faster than the last.

"These people have gone too far!" Xue Xiling gritted her teeth as she watched the researchers from the expedition team slip away one by one.

"It's only human nature. Let's go. Remember what I just said. Don't disobey me. When we get there, you have to listen to me." Gu Ran didn't care about their attitude at all, but once again reminded Xue Xiling.

"Mmm... Mmm, I'll listen to you." Xue Xiling's face suddenly turned red.

Why are you blushing like a bubble teapot?

Gu Ran felt that Xue Xiling was acting strangely today, especially since she blushed for no apparent reason.

Could it be that she has taken a liking to me?

But that shouldn't be the case; I've already tried to minimize contact with her.

Moreover, although Gu Ran could sense her affection for him some time ago, she never blushed so often like she did today, which seemed strange.

"Let's get going!" Wu Wang urged from the side. He didn't notice the strange relationship between Gu Ran and Xue Xiling at all. Instead, his eyes were fixed on Longmen City, and he couldn't bear to look away for even a moment.

"Okay." Gu Ran temporarily put aside his suspicions, nodded, and led the way toward Longmen City.

Although Longmen City and Gu Ran's location seem close, it would still take a relatively long time to walk there.

Throughout the journey, Wu Wang never stopped praising Longmen, this mobile city, even though it was the first time he had seen it and he had hardly read any records about mobile cities.

But perhaps that's why he's so obsessed with it. After all, he praises it because he believes that this suddenly appearing mobile city will bring about revolutionary changes to the research community, and Starstone Technology might take a giant leap forward.

Of course, he's right in some ways.

Gu Ran and his group did not go to the area where demons appeared most often, but instead took a slight detour and entered Dragon Gate City from another place where there were no demons.