Published: February 13, 2025
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“Master, the signal is being interfered with, but it's not very strong, just intermittent.”
“Master, the sensing equipment has failed; we are too close to the energy source.”
“Master, the reaction columns are normal, the energy pool is functioning properly, and there are no signs of human destruction.”
“Master, we have not yet located the target; they are likely deeper within.”
After entering the underground, various messages continued to be relayed to Lord Luoxu, which he summarized.
Lord Luoxu needed to assess the situation based on these updates and issue commands.
“What’s the use of hiding deep?” Lord Luoxu sneered and waved his hand. His subordinates immediately divided into four small groups and set off in different directions toward the depths.
The temperature in the underground layers was very low. Such an environment effectively offset the heat generated by the operation of the energy pool and reaction columns, ensuring it did not exceed the warning temperature.
Moreover, despite the numerous reaction columns that made the underground factory resemble a giant palace, the main focus was on the evenly distributed energy pools. The reaction columns processed some special substances to complete the first step, while the subsequent steps occurred in the energy pools, with cables connecting the pools to the surface, ultimately supplying energy to the surrounding cities.
During this process, the brightness of the energy pools was higher, while the surrounding reaction columns appeared dim due to the manufacturing materials, creating a stark contrast between light and darkness throughout the space. When people passed by, they appeared somewhat ethereal because of this interplay of light and dark.
Lord Luoxu walked at the back, not because he feared death or anything like that. He did not believe the enemies posed any significant threat to him. He was merely disturbed by the continuous energy generated here, which hindered his ability to scout all areas. He needed to find the rats hidden within.
At the same time, he had faith in the strength of his subordinates. These were individuals he had spent twenty to thirty years training; they were powerful and could retreat unscathed from any problem, even when facing attacks from peak experts, relying on the strength of the team until he could resolve the situation.
The Tarros Red Dwarf's combat team advanced rapidly, searching ahead. After all, they didn’t need to be overly meticulous; a glance around to ensure there were no life forms was sufficient.
As a result, their progress was swift. In just a few minutes, they had delved deep into this layer of underground construction. Some of the people at the front had noticeably slowed their pace, clearly sensing something, even though they hadn’t spotted their target.
Lord Luoxu strode forward, continuously overtaking these team members, knowing the target was just ahead.
Unbeknownst to him, a strange weapon had appeared in Lord Luoxu's hand. It was rod-shaped, with two sharp protrusions at the front resembling cow horns, and the rod was covered in numerous oval metallic bumps, smooth and unknown in function.
As there was no bright light source here, the others saw Lord Luoxu draw his weapon and quickly spread out to guard the area.
Deep down, Lord Luoxu felt no complacency. The enemy had already eliminated a peak realm expert, and he had no reason to underestimate them. However, he dared to venture down here not only because of the numerous subordinates by his side but also due to his absolute confidence in the Lilon Armor he was wearing.
He was not the weak outsider from the clan; his strength was widely recognized as weak. Although he had advanced in rank for some time, he was ultimately constrained by resource issues, resulting in a slow increase in realm.
Lord Luoxu, on the other hand, was a native of the Tarros Red Dwarfs, a warrior type, with many resources directed towards him.
For instance, this time, when he visited the clan leader, he was permitted to wear the Lilon Armor. This piece of divine-level defensive equipment made him feel that no one could kill him while he was protected by it.