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Zhang Xiang nodded: "If I remember correctly... I only dared to peek at it from a distance before quickly retreating..."
Chapter 910 The Tightly Closed Door
Chapter 910 The Tightly Closed Door
Just as everyone's attention was focused on the mysterious door, a faint sound once again alerted them. "What's going on?" someone whispered.
Zhao De gestured for everyone to be quiet, then slowly moved towards the source of the sound. "Enemies!" Almost as soon as he finished speaking, several dark figures rushed out.
A fierce battle erupted in an instant, the flashing blades creating a breathtaking spectacle. Both sides exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. Despite their numerical advantage, the complex environment and the sudden attack prevented them from gaining the upper hand for the time being.
"Hold on, we must find a way in!" Even in danger, Qingchuan did not forget her mission. While helping her companions resist the attack, she was also looking for a way to break through the defenses.
Just when everyone was about to give up, a loud bang suddenly rang out—the tightly closed door slowly opened...
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Taking advantage of the brief moment of surprise, everyone worked together to repel the last enemy trying to stop them. "Go in quickly!" Zhao De shouted. And so everyone quickly crossed the threshold and entered the legendary secret base.
The interior was much more spacious than the exterior, with all sorts of mechanical equipment scattered around, clearly indicating that it was a rather complex underground facility.
"Spread out and check the surroundings, try not to touch anything suspicious." Qingchuan remained calm as she assigned the task, then led the way to the nearest control panel. "This should be the switch to activate some kind of defense system, right?"
Just as she reached out to operate it, she suddenly felt a cold wind blow from behind. Turning around, she saw several fully armed soldiers standing not far away, who appeared to be the guards here.
The leader sneered, "So there are still some who escaped! Now that you're here, you won't be getting out..." With that, he drew his longsword, ready to attack.
"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Qingchuan said calmly before charging forward...
A battle was imminent, and the two sides quickly engaged in fierce combat within the narrow underground space. Zhao De swiftly organized his troops to meet the heavily armed guards. "Hold this entrance! Don't give them any chance to retaliate," he said in a deep voice, drawing his short sword to meet a charging soldier.
Qingchuan immediately got into position, nimbly dodging the enemy's attacks and seizing opportunities to counterattack. "Zhang Xiang, Xiao Chen, you two are responsible for the left side's security. Lao Wu, you and the others protect the control panel!" Her voice was firm and calm.
"Yes!" the men responded in unison, and then began to act according to orders. Although the enemy was well-trained and well-equipped, they gradually gained the upper hand thanks to their tacit cooperation and strong will to survive.
Meanwhile, Qingchuan was locked in fierce combat with the leader. "It seems I underestimated your strength..." the leader said calmly, though forced to retreat. "But this also gives me a chance to test the true power of this facility!"
Upon hearing this, Qingchuan was startled—could there be an even more dangerous secret hidden in this secret room? There was no time to think further; she could only do her utmost to buy more time.
Chapter 911 Please forgive my intrusion
Chapter 911 Please forgive my intrusion
"No matter what, today we will uncover the truth completely! So please forgive my intrusion." With that, she suddenly accelerated her attack...
Just as the two were about to clash, the leader swiftly turned and pressed a hidden button behind him, plunging the entire room into darkness. "Damn it! What's going on?" The bewildered soldiers panicked, but it was clear that the commander had planned this all along.
Taking advantage of the brief window before the emergency lights came on, Qingchuan leaped up and delivered a fatal blow, knocking her opponent to the ground. "Quick, find the switch! Otherwise, who knows what terrible things might happen here."
Before he could finish speaking, heavy, rhythmic footsteps echoed from all directions. "Oh no! They're mechanical puppets!" Zhang Xiang's face turned deathly pale, as if he could already foresee the impending catastrophe.
Suddenly, the large screen, which had been off, lit up, revealing a dense array of moving dots in front of everyone. "They're heading this way, and they're about three minutes away!" a team member shouted in alarm.
Zhao De made a decisive decision: "Since we are in a dilemma, let's go all out! Activate all available forces within the base to resist, including but not limited to automated weapon systems."
"Okay, I'll try to see if I can break through the defenses." Qingchuan immediately threw herself into her work, searching for a breakthrough among countless lines of code...
"Did it succeed?" Zhao De asked eagerly.
"It's not certain yet..." Qingchuan stared intently at the data flow on the computer screen. "But it seems to be responding. Give me some time!"
The footsteps approaching from afar grew clearer, each one pounding like a drumbeat in everyone's heart. Everyone held their breath, hoping for a last-minute chance to turn the tide.
"Speed up, Qingchuan! Time is running out!" Zhao De's eyes were fixed on the approaching footsteps, his grip on the broken sword almost sweating. A tense atmosphere filled the air; everyone seemed to hear each other's heartbeats.
"Understood, I know what to do." Qingchuan's voice was firm and calm as her fingers flew across the keyboard. Her face was full of focus, her brows furrowed, each instruction and each line of code executed with the precision of a surgical procedure. At this moment, she seemed to have transformed into an omnipotent tech genius, attempting to turn the tide of battle.
Zhang Xiang and the others surrounded Zhao De, ready for battle. Although the surroundings were dark and fraught with unknown dangers, their teamwork remained seamless. "Brothers, are you ready?" His deep, powerful voice pierced the darkness.
"Ready at any moment!" the team responded in unison, their voices filled with determination and courage. They knew this might be the toughest battle yet, a fight for survival, but no one chose to back down or retreat; because at this moment, everyone shared a common goal—to survive and win!
"Wait, something's not right here..." Just as everyone was on edge, Qingchuan suddenly stopped typing on the computer and whispered, "According to the data I just cracked, besides those puppets, there's another force rapidly approaching us..."
Chapter 912 is definitely not a good thing
Chapter 912 is definitely not a good thing
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became even more tense. "What do you mean? Is there some other threat?" Old Wu asked, frowning, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt and confusion.
"It's not clear exactly who it is, but it's definitely not a good thing. There are quite a few of them, and judging from their route, they should be related to the problems we're currently facing." The gentle voice, like an evening breeze, sounded particularly abrupt in the silence.
Just then, a faint light pierced the night sky, illuminating the entire room. "Damn it, they're here!" Countless artificial soldiers were steadily approaching. "Everyone, prepare for battle! We must hold out until we find a solution."
"Follow the commander's orders!" Everyone drew their weapons and took up their stances to meet the challenge. The strong and pungent smell of gunpowder filled the air, indicating that the battle was about to reach its climax.
"Almost there! Give me one more minute!" At the same time, beads of sweat appeared on Qingchuan's forehead. After countless failures, she tried again to re-enter the correct password... As the success message appeared on the screen, she let out a long sigh: "Okay, we've successfully entered the system kernel! Next, I will control as many internal devices as possible to assist us in our defensive operations."
The previously silent space suddenly became brightly lit, and various mechanical devices began to operate. "Looks like you did a good job," Zhao De nodded approvingly at her. "Then let's see if these robots can withstand a real counterattack!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a barrage of artillery fire erupted from the ceiling and walls, precisely striking the vital points of each intruder. "Well done, Qingchuan. This has stabilized the situation a bit," Zhang Xiang said, turning back to give her a thumbs-up in agreement as he quickly dodged the incoming attacks. "Keep it up, maintain the status quo, and try to hold the enemy off long enough to completely resolve the problem."
"Received, don't worry about it, leave it to me!" Despite this, the girl didn't slack off in the slightest; instead, she became even more focused on her work...
Just when everything seemed to be on track, another disturbance drew everyone's attention: lights shone again from the depths of the passage not far away, followed by the sound of footsteps.
"What's going on this time?" Zhao De asked, gripping his weapon tightly and watching the approaching figure warily. "Could it be those mechanical puppets again?"
“I don’t know, but I can guarantee it’s an important character,” Qingchuan stopped what she was doing and carefully observed the monitor screen. “This person came alone and seems unafraid of any obstacles in their path, heading straight for the core location…”
As the newcomer drew closer, his true face was finally revealed—a young man with a cool demeanor yet exuding a powerful aura. "There's no need for panic, everyone. I mean no harm; on the contrary, I've come to offer assistance." His voice was as clear and melodious as spring water, yet it conveyed an undeniable strength. "I am one of the true persons in charge of this facility. The situation is extremely critical, and I hope we can cooperate to overcome this difficult time."
Hearing this, Qingchuan and the others exchanged glances, their hearts filled with mixed emotions, unsure whether to believe them. "How can you prove what you're saying is true?" she broke the silence first. "Since that's the case, let's demonstrate some strength first."
Chapter 913 Time is of the essence
Chapter 913 Time is of the essence
The young man smiled slightly and then waved his hand lightly, instantly causing several people who were trying to launch an attack to fall down.
"Is that enough? I have only one goal: to prevent certain individuals with ulterior motives from using this secret base for illegal purposes."
After saying this, he deliberately cast a sincere look at Qingchuan and the others, indicating his desire to gain their trust.
"Alright, I hope you're someone I can trust. Let's work together to resolve this crisis," Zhao De said slowly, though he still had some hesitation, but there really weren't many other options at the moment.
"Excellent! Let's act immediately without delay." The young man nodded in response, then turned to face the massive swarm of machines that was still advancing and loudly announced, "Activate all concealed firepower and fire at the target! We absolutely cannot let them advance an inch!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a storm of attacks swept in, filling the entire space with intense explosions and screams...
"Wait, what do you mean?" Qingchuan immediately noticed the subtlety in the other person's words. "Are you saying there are still hidden weapons in this base that haven't been activated?"
The young man nodded, his eyes firm and steady: "Yes, to prevent the worst-case scenario from happening, some emergency counterattack mechanisms have been set up here. We are clearly at such a moment now."
Zhao De frowned and looked at Lao Wu and Zhang Xiang beside him: "This doesn't sound like simple help. Does he want to completely flatten this place, or does he have a deeper purpose?"
"We can't worry about that now." Old Wu waved the heavy weapon in his hand. "Since they've already offered to cooperate and have indeed demonstrated their strength just now, I think we might as well give it a try. Anyway, things can't get any worse than they are now."
Qingchuan quickly analyzed the current situation in her mind: indeed, in the face of an unknown enemy and a mechanical puppet about to go out of control, having extra strength was obviously extremely valuable. "Alright, let's follow orders!"
At the young man's command, the entire facility seemed to come alive—not only from the ceiling, but also from beneath the floor and even inside the walls, massive cannon barrels emerged; low-frequency vibrations began to echo in the air, causing an involuntary sense of dread. At the same time, the artificial soldiers advancing in the distance were suddenly subjected to intense firepower from all directions and three-dimensional angles.
"My God... what the hell are these things?!" Even the usually fearless Zhang Xiang couldn't help but gasp at the sight. Then, a series of deafening explosions filled the air, the flames turning the night sky almost blood red. Countless objects were shattered and reduced to fragments, scattering everywhere; even the few remaining, barely standing, were swaying precariously, their lives hanging by a thread.
"The effect is indeed quite good." A smile played on the lips of the mysterious man, before he added, "But we must not let our guard down. According to the intelligence I've received, the mastermind is very likely using some advanced technology to control these mechanical puppets and gradually approach our location... and their real target seems to be the core control system here!"
Chapter 914 Temporary Takeover Operation
Chapter 914 Temporary Takeover Operation
"The core control system?" Qingchuan suddenly looked up. "Does that mean that as long as we occupy that place, we can control the whole situation? No wonder I felt some abnormal fluctuations just now."
Zhao De gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "It seems we can't let the enemy succeed no matter what! Everyone stay alert, and notify everyone immediately if you notice anything unusual."
Just as the atmosphere became tense again, a crisp sound came from outside the door. "Who's out there? Get out here right now!" Old Wang, who had been silent all along, suddenly shouted, aiming his gun at the entrance and preparing for battle.
However, what happened next was something no one expected—the door was pushed open and the person who walked in was not an enemy, but their long-lost and supposedly murdered Little Li!
Xiao Li looked anxious and exhausted. He breathed a slight sigh of relief after seeing his familiar friend in the room safe and sound, but then his expression turned serious again: "Captain! I just found a secret passage in the basement that leads directly to the control center. We must get there as soon as possible and retake the main control room before the enemy! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao De's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great! This is practically our only hope! Xiao Li, lead the way, everyone else follow behind, prepare for the final assault!!" Just as the group was about to proceed according to plan, the man with the special identity spoke up again, stopping them:
"Wait a moment, everyone... Regarding this matter, I think there might be a more convenient and reliable way we can try..." He paused, looked at the crowd looking at him with expectant expressions, and then slowly began to speak:
"In fact, there is a backup central processing unit inside this base, located in a very hidden corner. Even if it is invaded from the outside, it will still have full functionality and be able to carry out temporary takeover operations..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao De's eyes widened immediately: "A backup processor? Are you sure that thing still works?"
The mysterious man nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of confidence: "Of course. I only recently learned of the existence of this backup processor. According to the intelligence I have, it is extremely well-concealed and almost impossible for anyone to discover. Moreover, it is a backup plan that was designed from the very beginning of the base's establishment."
“But wouldn’t that mean we’d be risking our lives to find the processor?” Zhang Xiang frowned. “Who knows if the enemy might be prepared for that too?”
Old Wu glanced at the young man beside him: "So what's your plan? We can't just leave everyone here waiting!"
The mysterious young man spoke slowly, his eyes flashing with determination: "My suggestion is to split into two groups. One team will follow the route Little Li mentioned and attack the main control room directly to distract the enemy, while the other team, led by me, will quietly infiltrate the area where the backup processor is located. This way, if the first team is blocked or the situation becomes unfavorable, the other side will still have a chance to control the overall situation."
Qingchuan hesitated slightly: "It does sound like a good idea... but wouldn't it be too dangerous to distribute the forces like this?"
By this time, Xiao Li had regained much of his strength and stepped forward firmly, saying, "Captain! I think we should give it a try. After all, this is our only chance to take action right now, so we have to try, no matter how difficult it is!"