Chapter 184: Operation, Breaking into the Descension Faction's Base

Chapter 184: Operation, Breaking into the Descension Faction's Base

Delimus 3 Research Facility.

This was a base of the Descension Faction of the Sycis Civilization, ostensibly a research facility for mechanical beasts.

However, Lu Heng circled the underground structure of the base and found that its defense level was incredibly high, far surpassing that of the previous base he had investigated.

Lu Heng changed direction and, after his Source Essence energy was fully restored, he once again entered the shadows and penetrated the underground, using Shadow Vision to observe.

The observation range of Shadow Vision couldn't penetrate the entire underground base, so he could only observe the outer perimeter.

At the fifth underground level, he saw a dense Laser Matrix System.

The defense level was comparable to the highest-level military bases of the Sycis military.

Even in the Shadow Traverse state, he couldn't enter the fifth level.

If the Laser Matrix's radar system detected him, it would undoubtedly alert the entire base.

Additionally, on the third and fourth levels, Lu Heng saw two Demon Mechanical Transformation Laboratories.

Inside the labs, there were multiple Archdemons undergoing mechanical transformation experiments.

Although he hadn't found the Abyssal Pollution Source yet, Lu Heng had a feeling that beneath the Delimus 3 Research Facility, there was undoubtedly an Abyssal Pollution Source.

Even if it wasn't the Pollution Source, there was definitely something more terrifying than the Mechanical Demon Laboratory hidden there.

...

After returning to the surface, Lu Heng knocked on the Robotic Beetle and said, "Professor Xavier, I'd like to talk to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a holographic display screen popped up above the Robotic Beetle, showing the image of Xavier Matrix.

"Did you find anything?"

"Underneath the Delimus 3 Research Facility, I saw a dense Laser Matrix, and the third and fourth levels are Mechanical Demon Laboratories. I believe that on the fifth and sixth levels, there must be something even more terrifying, possibly the Abyssal Pollution Source. But the defense level is too high; unless we force our way in, there's no other way to get inside." Lu Heng briefly described what he had discovered.

Xavier Matrix's computational power was extremely strong; almost instantly after hearing Lu Heng's report, he had already calculated the results.

This made his response incredibly fast, as if he hadn't thought it through, but in reality, it had already gone through the rigorous thought process of the calculation core.

"Can you draw out the underground structure of the Delimus 3 Research Facility?"

"I'll give it a try."

Lu Heng extended his finger and began sketching the rough structure of the underground building on the holographic screen, describing it verbally as he drew, "This location here is the Laser Matrix, and then there's here and here..."

The hand-drawn structure was crude, but Xavier Matrix combined the verbal description with his calculations to create a three-dimensional structural diagram.

Then, Lu Heng adjusted this 3D diagram to obtain the underground structure of the Delimus 3 Research Facility.

After some thought, Xavier Matrix asked, "From the architectural structure, it seems that the fifth and sixth levels indeed have something more secretive, which needs to be investigated. What's your plan?"

Lu Heng had already considered this question, "We only have one day left before our return, so we must take action on the last night.

"I think we can directly destroy this base; even if we don't find the Abyssal Pollution Source, we can still destroy the Mechanical Demon Laboratories inside."

"I'm willing to cooperate with your operation," Xavier Matrix replied.

Among the three main factions of the Sycis Civilization, Xavier Matrix was a supporter of the Preservation Faction.

As for the Exodus Faction, it didn't align with his principles, but there was nothing inherently wrong with this faction.

When faced with disasters, there would always be those who choose to flee and avoid the catastrophe.

Moreover, civilizations also need a backup plan to preserve the Seed of Civilization.

The name 'Exodus Faction' wasn't very pleasant, but their goal was to preserve the Seed of Civilization.

In comparison, the Descension Faction's ideology was the most difficult to accept—to welcome the Abyss's arrival and let the Abyss rule the Sycis World.

This was a celebration of anti-social individuals.

Therefore, if it came to using force against any one of the factions, Xavier Matrix would unhesitatingly target the Descension Faction.

Moreover, his scientific principles strongly conflicted with the research on Mechanical Demons.

From the beginning, he believed that if demons were to be transformed, the first thing to eliminate was their demonic thinking; in simpler terms, to remove their brains.

However, the Descension Faction's research direction wasn't like that.

...

There was only one day left before their return.

If they were to take action against the Delimus 3 Research Facility, some preparations were necessary.

Moreover, before the operation, they needed sufficient rest.

So, Lu Heng and the others first brought Yuan Yaoyao back to Xavier Matrix's hideout, briefly discussed the next day's plan, and then rested until dawn.

Humans needed rest, but robots didn't.

Therefore, while Lu Heng and the others were resting, Xavier Matrix's robots were always working.

They calibrated equipment, infiltrated various Sycis official systems, and prepared for the operation the next night.

...

Time passed, and the next evening arrived.

Before the operation began, everyone gathered to go over the plan once more and consider the contingency plan in case of unexpected situations.

Since they were facing the Sycis Civilization's highest-level defense system, and there might be other human Ability users, a well-planned retreat was essential.

If the operation became unfeasible, they needed a safe evacuation plan or a way to hold out until the return time.

At 8 p.m.

A transport vehicle emerged from the Crimson Ivy courtyard, then covered itself with an Invisibility Veil and headed towards the Delimus 3 Military Base.

Half an hour later,

The transport vehicle arrived at the outer perimeter of the military base.

There were two Mechanical Angels on the vehicle, one being the Black Feather Spirit and the other, the White Feather Spirit.

Additionally, there were six Autonomous Fire Suppression Systems and twenty-four Armed Drones.

According to Xavier Matrix's introduction, the most crucial item was an alloy box in the corner, containing a powerful weapon.

The time was 9:05.

All units checked their watches and began their final preparations.

Lu Heng knocked on the Black Feather Spirit's helmet, reminding it, "If you encounter danger, retreat first. No matter what, you must hold out until the return time. Set an alarm on your system, and return at the designated time."

"Understood. My lightbrain system will give me combat prompts, so you don't need to worry," the Black Feather Spirit nodded, and the two wing-like antennae on its head moved slightly.

Once everyone was ready, Lu Heng picked up the alloy box from the corner and pointed his finger towards the direction of Delimus 3 Research Facility, ordering, "Move out!"

Su Muyu immediately activated the Invisibility Veil, escorting all units to approach the outer wall of Delimus 3.

After getting close to the wall, Lu Heng activated Shadow Traverse, carrying the alloy box and passing through the wall into the interior of Delimus 3.

The defense system of this secret base was primarily concentrated underground, with the ground-level defenses not as robust.

Lu Heng entered the ground-level building, found a secluded corner, and opened the alloy box.

Inside the box were densely packed tiny particles.

To the naked eye, they appeared as a pile of metal particles, each the size of a grain of rice.

However, Lu Heng had seen the magnified structural diagram of these particles; they were not ordinary.

After opening the alloy box, these minute particles began to move, like ants, crawling out of the box and spreading out, making their way into the building's various pipes.

These ant-like crawling objects were officially called 'Sibed Nanobomb Droids'.

When moving, these nanobomb robots would extend mechanical legs to crawl, resembling eight-legged spiders from the structural diagram.

Each was only the size of a grain of rice, but their power was immense, and they could automatically seek out targets for directional explosions.

More terrifyingly, this alloy box contained a whopping 300,000 of these tiny robots.

After all the nanobomb spiders crawled out of the box, they dispersed in various directions.

Lu Heng checked the time and began the countdown.

According to the planned operation, the nanobomb spiders would take ten minutes to locate and execute the explosions.

The explosions would signal the official start of the operation.

Time ticked by, second by second.

After ten minutes, Lu Heng silently counted down the final seconds.

Then, a loud 'Boom' reverberated through the base.

Lu Heng could clearly hear the explosion, the closest one no more than thirty meters away.

The shockwave from the explosion wasn't too intense, and the tremor underfoot was not strong.

The nanobomb robots were designed for directional explosions; after calculating the required blast power, they would gather in just enough numbers to detonate.

This meant that the explosion's power was only slightly more than necessary, with no excess blast force wasted.

So, the explosions were perfectly calibrated.

After the first explosion, a series of blasts followed in quick succession.

Boom! Boom! Boom...

300,000 nanobomb robots reached their designated positions and began to explode in sequence, creating openings at several critical locations in Delimus 3, providing the shortest route for the subsequent breakthrough operation.

As the explosions began, alarms sounded inside Delimus 3.

The buzzing alarm echoed throughout the entire base.

The alarm signal started to transmit outwards but received no response.

Xavier Matrix had infiltrated the alarm system, temporarily blocking the transmission of the alarm signal.

However, this blockade could only be temporary, and it was uncertain how long it would last.

Therefore, this operation had to be swift; otherwise, they would face the Descension Faction's insane armed fire attack.

Boom!

A blast opened a hole in the outer wall of Delimus 3.

Su Muyu and Lin Zeyu, along with Yuan Yaoyao's Black Feather Spirit and the other Mechanical Angel, the White Feather Spirit, entered the base through the hole.

Lu Heng joined them, and according to the planned strategy, they began to break through downwards.

The path downward had already been cleared by the nanobomb robots, so the descent was swift.

Alarms blared throughout the base, and the defense system detected the intruders.

Mechanical guards from various positions converged, opening fire as soon as they spotted the intruders.

As the group reached the first underground level, they encountered sixteen mechanical guards in the corridor.

The sixteen mechanical guards fired simultaneously.

Rat-a-tat-tat...

Bullets rained down like dense raindrops.

Su Muyu activated the Prism Force Field, blocking all the bullets.

The two Mechanical Angels used laser weapons to counterattack.

"Let's head straight to the next level."

Time was of the essence, so Lu Heng didn't plan to waste time on these mechanical guards. He led the team through the hole blasted by the nanobomb robots and descended to the next level.

Lin Zeyu brought up the rear, and after the mechanical guards gathered, he threw two Energy Shock Bombs towards the hole, blasting the guards into pieces.

The team continued their downward breakthrough, and with the help of the nanobomb robots, they quickly reached the third underground level.

This level housed the Robodemon Lab, and a quick clearing operation was necessary.

(End of Chapter)

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