Apocalypse: Extreme Cold Descends, Goddess Offers Her Refuge

The dark, bottomless abyss is like a maze, making one dizzy and disoriented.

Many forks and side roads, like a spider web, can trap outsiders without them even realizing it, making them lose their sense of direction and unable to distinguish east from west from north to south.

In such an environment, losing one's way can be extremely fatal.

Fortunately, Dark Gold Heavy Industries was well-prepared for this trip.

They not only brought enough lighting equipment and energy, but also carried route markers to record the route.

They are small in size but have a strong endurance and are placed inside cliffs.

Based on the signal, the armored squad can easily create a clear 3D map of the route they have taken using the built-in system.

There is no worry about getting lost.

How far away is the signal source from us?

Black Rhino said calmly.

Beside him were a group of subordinates responsible for placing road signs, and an armored squad responsible for guarding the area, all listening to their master's question.

One of the men, carrying a specially treated flat plate as thick as a brick, replied, "Reporting, sir, the signal source is about a thousand meters away from us."

More than a thousand meters.

It doesn't sound like a long distance; it's just a few laps on a rubber track.

But don't forget, we are now in the abyss below the nuclear explosion, not to mention some narrow and difficult-to-pass roads.

The pitch-black environment alone made it extremely difficult for the team to advance.

They had to proceed cautiously while simultaneously setting up lighting equipment and waypoints to prevent getting lost.

At the same time, one must be careful not to get lost in the maze-like darkness.

The routes below are numerous, with many intersections and, importantly, they are interconnected in all directions.

It's highly likely that after going around in circles, you'll end up back where you started.

The subordinate observing the signal source suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Huh?"

"The logistics team deployed on the ground seems to have lost signal... Could something have happened to them?"

His tone inevitably carried a hint of solemnity.

The leader, named Ren Qitian and wearing Ranger-level armor, said casually, "What's the big deal? We've advanced so far, the signal attenuation is already very severe."

In his opinion, it was probably beyond the signal reception range.

The subordinate remained suspicious and said with unease, "That's true, but it seems we haven't moved beyond the distance where the signal attenuation is zero."

"I think we need to be on high alert, in case they were attacked..."

In this case.

Doesn't this mean that everyone's escape route is no longer safe?

"Attacked?" Ren Qitian chuckled. "Who could have attacked you? Those four useless, incompetent forces in Qingshui City?"

"Or is it that Luo something... Luo Tian, ​​who doesn't even have any armor?"

It should be noted that the armed forces they dispatched for this operation were not to be underestimated, in order to ensure that everything went smoothly.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it could practically sweep through the entire city of Qinshui.

Ren Qitian was confident that if the four major powers or Luo Tian dared to come, he would make sure they never returned.

They died a horrible death in the abyss!

"Stop talking nonsense and keep pushing!"

Black Rhino said coldly.

The most urgent task now is to reach the source of the signal as soon as possible and take away that mysterious substance that contains the secrets of the Titan-class armor.

As for possible pursuers, or enemies.

That's all in hindsight.

If you encounter them on the way back, just kill them.

"Yes!!"

Armed personnel arrived and quickly set up the lighting equipment.

They were placed on a nearby cliff.

Under the illumination of the lighting equipment, a small, pitiful area at the bottom of the pitch-black abyss finally emitted a faint glow.

"what?"

An armored crew member, having just placed the road sign, looked suspiciously into the darkness: "Is it just my imagination?"

Why does it feel like something is secretly watching him?

...

rear.

Luo Tian was holding Lin Feitong's hand, following the road signs left by Dark Gold Heavy Industries as they made their way forward.

Don't say it's great to have someone paving the way.

If the two of them were to walk down here by themselves, just the winding intersections would take a lot of time, and they could easily get lost in the dark.

But now?

Not only is there a ready-made path, but there are also lighting fixtures already installed, so the two of them just need to follow it.

The people from Dark Gold Heavy Industries will lead Luo Tian to that mysterious substance.

As they walked, Luo Tian noticed that the hand he was holding seemed to be gripping his palm tightly because of nervousness.

He couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

Could it be...

Lin Feitong, who was a fearsome and invincible figure outside, was actually afraid of this dark and enclosed environment.

There seems to be a professional term to describe it: claustrophobia?

"...I should have left you on the ground; you seem really uncomfortable down here."

Luo Tian gently shook his head.

"Who said I'm scared?!"

Lin Feitong immediately retorted. She hadn't even noticed that Luo Tian said she was not used to it, not that she was afraid.

"It's just that it's too dark down there, which is a bit of a nuisance!"

That's what it says.

But Lin Feitong couldn't help but recall the scene in her mind when a major upheaval occurred within the group, and a large number of her father's subordinates rebelled.

At that time, there was a little girl who was also scared and helplessly hid in the dark, closed cabinet.

She could hear the brutal armed squad outside ransacking the place, desperately searching for her.

It was just as dark back then as it is now.

The only difference is that she is not alone now, but has Luo Tian by her side.

"...Hitomi, did you hear anything?"

Luo Tian stopped and asked suspiciously.

Lin Feitong instinctively tightened her grip on his hand, glanced around at the dark surroundings, and said with some annoyance, "Luo Tian, ​​is it fun to tease me?!"

She didn't hear any strange noises coming from inside the dark abyss.

Luo Tiandao said, "Oh? Is that so..."

But why did he feel like he hadn't misheard?

It sounds like the sound of gunfire.

...

"Da da da da da..."

"Damn!!"

"Attention everyone! Attackers spotted! A swarm of enormous bats!!"

The armed squad couldn't help but curse, pointing their guns at the flying creatures with eerie eyes inside the cave and frantically pulling the triggers.

The people at Dark Gold Heavy Industries never expected this.

In the depths of this post-nuclear-bomb abyss, they actually encountered bats—and not just any bats, but a horde of mutated ones!

These bats are the size of a husky, with sharp fangs that can even bite through the defenses of a balanced-level armor.

Like ghosts, they lay silently upside down on the dark cave ceiling. Awakened by the sounds of Dark Gold Heavy Industry, they did not launch a fierce attack.

Instead, it silently pounces on the backs of those members located on the outer edge, then plunges its blade into their armor and sucks their blood.

Those who were tackled immediately felt a bone-chilling cold enter their bodies, rendering them unable to cry out for help despite their terror.

Many armed members have already been brutally murdered.

The mutated bats sucked a living person dry like they were sucking jelly, turning them into a dried-up corpse in the blink of an eye!