Gu Shen felt a strong discomfort in his heart.
"Perhaps... we should find something made of special material to seal this Ruler up."
He immediately thought of [Black Silver]!
It is currently recognized as the highest quality Strong Logic Material in the Five Continents, specially sent by Mr. Shan from the Netherworld Mansion to him, and now it can come in handy!
Gu Shen saw the current situation clearly.
The team had successfully entered the defense line, the passage entrance had closed, but the roar of the storm still existed.
The distant sky’s tornado was already approaching, the rolling thunderous sound blocked by a "big umbrella" composed of millions of floating plates... At this moment, many "reinforcements" poured in to check the sudden changes in the defense line, and before long, thrilling news spread across the entire Fortress.
The Investigation Corps Second Team had returned successfully!
This was almost like a "Divine Miracle"!
The emergency rescue team arrived, and Gu Shen and his team were all carried on stretchers, everyone had a blank expression, Gu Shen showed the same reaction as them, his acting was good, and when being carried onto the vehicle the medical staff were still asking nervously if he was in pain...
Due to "super high-speed" propulsion, all Source Armor shattered.
Upon landing, each team member’s external exoskeleton shattered into pieces.
Strangely, this terrifying internal propulsion force did not drain energy nor cause any bodily harm to the team, the rescue team could not explain such a thing, and soon the North Continent Army’s research experts would participate to understand details, though they were doomed not to find answers.
Because the answers are too absurd.
The rescue team checked the team members’ physical condition.
While asking about the mission details outside the Fortress.
This was quite important... since every year there are a few such missions outside the Fortress, after completing them, before intelligence is transmitted, the returnees encounter accidents.
This time, the maze mission level was very high.
Unfortunately, these returnees who created the "Divine Miracle" had no knowledge of the final race against the storm.
Their performance was short-term amnesia.
This is a normal reaction after "hypnosis."
After all, this hypnosis was more intense...
After obtaining the Devil’s power, Gu Shen used the Realm of Truth to cleanse everyone’s spirits once, not to do any wrongdoing, just to ensure the post-escape troubles could be minimized.
The world is full of unresolved mysteries.
He hopes this storm escape can also become a mystery without clues.
This response method is straightforward and powerful.
The rescue team asked again and got nothing, so they said no more.
"You guys, this is..."
Yuan Yuan awoke from slumber, he found his Source Armor shattered entirely, and at this moment, he was completely exhausted, without the strength to lift a finger.
A group of medical staff wearing heavy protective suits surrounded him, outfitted not only with full dust isolation gear but also goggles that Source Energy Boat pilots only use during landings.
What the hell is this?
Before he could think deeply, Yuan Yuan’s consciousness suddenly cleared.
Because he saw a familiar face—
The blond man sitting opposite him nodded softly, signaling Yuan Yuan not to be agitated.
This shout invigorated everyone in the wide carriage.
A few burly men saw Zhong Yuan, their first reaction was to shout excitedly.
Such excitement was not just because they escaped a life-threatening ordeal... but also because the last time they met the Captain was before the mission at the Duolu River Disaster Realm.
It was an extremely dangerous joint operation, reportedly to be fatal for many!
Before leaving Gu Castle, they had constantly worried about the Captain’s safety.
The Second Team, amidst many squads in the Investigation Corps, boasts biao han achievements, and aside from that, their survival rate ranks high, the reason being they not only possess great strength but also reliable comrades worthy of trust...
The independent pledge of the Second Team is "Return alive with comrades," which isn’t just an easily spoken slogan.
This is evident from Zhong Yuan’s decision just now.
How many squad leaders would leave the giant wall alone at such a moment, risking their lives to save their teammates amidst the storm?
He defended the precious spirit embedded in the soul of this squad with his life.
"Captain... woo woo woo..."
Li Chen nearby pounced over on the stretcher, hugging the blond man’s waist.
Next was Mo Hongyi, this fellow howled and moved like a big dog, but unfortunately fell short and after sliding, could only hug the Captain’s leg.
At this moment the carriage was loud.
Nothing is more exciting than the reunion after a life-and-death crisis.
Zhong Yuan sighed helplessly, but his eyes revealed a warm smile.
He knew... these guys had much more to say.
About the maze mission, still much useful information.
However, now was not the time to reminisce.
A violent explosion sounded overhead, pulling all investigators’ thoughts back to reality. The sound was dull as thunder but very thick, penetrating the carriage’s alloy iron plate, reverberating in this enclosed space.
Su He silently opened the curtain.
The reinforced transparent glass was now dazzling... something exploded in the sky, silver-white light beaming to the ground.
It was the sound of the Source Energy Cannon.
And not just one shot.
At this moment the team members realized they were not yet within the Fortress, the vehicle sped across barren soil, this was the buffer zone of [Umbrella Defense Line], also Gu Castle’s most magnificent battlefield in twenty years.
The sky clouds got blown away by jets.
All hundred forty-nine Source Energy Boats docked at the northern part of Gu Castle Fortress deployed in full force, enormous shadows like giant whales swimming the sky, the first to fire were thirty giant boats at the forefront, they had already reached the defense line edge and obtained local network access links, [Umbrella Defense Line] opened part of its scales granting them customized egress channels.
At this moment, firepower illuminated the entire dark [Umbrella Defense Line], this terrifying chaos brought ultimate brightness to the world, and the whale-like shadows cast by Source Energy Boats were all torn apart... as if a God extended their hand to tear open humanity’s dark curtains.
The faces of those looking outside were all covered in silver-white light.
Amidst the cannon fire.
Zhong Yuan activated the "giant wall" image.
At this moment, the deployment of the whole Fortress was clear in this image.
Source Energy Boats were already deployed.
Before the ultimate primal energy impact arrived, humans struck first, trying to use heavy firepower to tear apart this storm!
"Boom rumble rumble rumble..."
Gu Shen’s vision was not blocked by the all-encompassing cannon fire.
He stared at the blazing brightness... unlike the others, he could see the clear trajectory of each shell, these Source Energy Cannons interwove as they fired, dyeing the sky silver-white.
Successfully fled into the defense line, but it wasn’t over.
Or rather, it had just begun.
Gu Shen knew that the real war began at this moment.
Speeding in the Umbrella Defense Line buffer zone, the vehicle reached ultimate speed... but this car’s direction was diametrically opposed to the sky-flying Source Energy Boats.
Amidst the cannon fire’s noisy world, the elegant and serene slender voice Gu Shen had waited for sounded.
"Congratulations on returning alive."
[Deep Sea] prepared similar celebratory remarks for each returnee.
But only Gu Shen’s voiced time trembled.
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