Chapter 1940 - 1533: Ominous Premonition
After a long time, they arrived at the entrance of the power room, where a towering golden gate stood open.
A wave of heat hit them head-on, with the temperature easily reaching over a thousand degrees.
Su Mo ignored the heat wave and maneuvered the mecha inside, immediately confronted by the vast expanse of the power room.
At the center of the power room lies an enormous foundation platform, upon which sits a scorching metal sphere, its interior flowing with molten energy. From the ceiling and around the base, energy restraints shaped like dragon claws extend in all directions, locking the metal sphere in place.
"Sun Furnace!"
Su Mo exclaimed excitedly.
"This power unit is called the Sun Furnace? Is it any good?"
Qian Chengxue asked curiously.
"It’s excellent. The power unit used in Radiant City is also this. We must find a way to dismantle this Sun Furnace later; it would be perfect for the Heart of Forbidden Prison. The Divine Race indeed uses grand measures. Just for a stationary base, they’ve employed such a fine power unit, no wonder the base’s power system is still running."
Su Mo nodded emphatically.
"That’s great; this could cover a significant gap. When will we start dismantling it?"
Qian Chengxue’s eyes lit up, agreeing.
"No rush, we’ll dismantle after we’ve taken all the valuable items from the base. After all, patience ensures a thorough approach; we must proceed step by step."
Su Mo quickly calmed down.
"Alright! But how long do we have to wait?"
Qian Chengxue teased.
"Cough, soon, very soon. Let’s go, we’ll leave this for now and finish exploring the base; then we’ll check the transit hall to see how they’re doing."
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Su Mo operated the mecha to head outside.
"Okay!"
Qian Chengxue smiled and quickly followed.
...
Before long, Su Mo and Qian Chengxue arrived at the transit hall, where several Divine Guard Series mechas were being transported and displayed.
Long Ke was organizing people to move them out.
"Move quickly!"
....
Sun Duoxiang wasn’t idle either; he was directing others to transport a brand-new instrument out.
Su Mo watched quietly, as Man Si controlled a mecha to approach and report to Su Mo.
"Lord Su Mo, we’ve found the central control room of the base. But the doors are closed, and we dared not forcibly breach them."
Before Su Mo could speak, the creator, Swallower, suggested to Su Mo.
"Go check the control room; maybe there are some special pieces of information to find."
Upon hearing Xiao Shi’s words, Su Mo abruptly raised his head, his expression becoming extremely serious, he instructed Man Si.
"Take me there!"
"No problem."
Without the slightest hesitation, Man Si led Su Mo to the central control.
Half an hour later, Su Mo and the others arrived at the entrance of the central control room, facing a tightly sealed golden door engraved with holy patterns.
"I will open it!"
The creator, Swallower, said gravely to Su Mo.
Su Mo opened the cockpit and jumped down, he walked to the sealed door, stretched out his hand, and pressed it against the surface, where the creator quickly began cracking it.
A few minutes later,
Rubble!
The entire sealed door slowly parted.
A circular central control room came into view, with a giant control console positioned at its center.
Beside the console, on a chair, lay heaps of skeletons decayed into ash.
Su Mo’s expression fluctuated, then he turned to Qian Chengxue and the others and said.
"You guys should tend to your business; just leave this room to me."
"Alright!"
Qian Chengxue, though a bit surprised, did not dwell on it, and turned to leave.
The creator, Swallower, noted her departure, saying unexpectedly: "That’s unusual, you’re not letting them in; what are you worried about?"
"Yes, I have a bad feeling about this, so I don’t want Qian Chengxue and the others involved; sometimes knowing too much is not beneficial!"
Su Mo fell silent for a few seconds before responding.
"Do as you wish."
The creator, Swallower, approved of Su Mo’s action.
Su Mo then walked into the central control room, with the open sealed door closing once again behind him.
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Ceres·Roke Star Mine.
The crimson earth had been excavated to create a sky pit resembling a meteor impact.
Countless machines are busy working inside.
Stacks of ores are being mined out, not left idle, as engineering mechas transport the ores to the screening machines.
Soon, raw stones containing dazzling Star Ore are selected through a complex process.
Not far away, a fleet of Blue Whale ships is docked with their cargo holds open.
"Hurry up, quickly load them!"
...
In the communication channel, the voice of captains urging speed repeatedly echoed.
Around the mining area stands special defense bunkers and Light Beam Defense Towers.
In the open area to the right, a giant interstellar airport accommodates rows of battleships and mechas ready for deployment.
On the right side of the interstellar airport, a massive fortress base has been constructed, with numerous defensive launch devices mounted on its surface.
The entire mining area is exceptionally busy.
Inside the fortress base.
Herbert sat steadily on the command chair, holding a cup of light tea, sipping gently.
"Lord Herbert, do you want to rest for a while? We can monitor here, and inform you promptly if anything happens; you don’t need to exert yourself."
A middle-aged woman with short hair dressed in Star Ring City Major military uniform smiled and said.
Herbert coldly replied.
"No need, Major Ye Rou, I’ll remain here to oversee. You need to speed up; I’m waiting for the escort back."
"Yes."
Major Ye Rou replied stiffly.
In the command room, numerous NCOs felt increasing pressure, as if Herbert were an invisible mountain weighing them down.
Meanwhile, Herbert quietly watched the busy workers.
...
At this moment, over the mining area.
Dark clouds suddenly roiled, and countless Spirit Touchers pierced through the clouds.
Suddenly, Dandelion Fortresses appeared.
Numerous enemies surged like ominous clouds, fiercely attacking various defensive bunkers and the interstellar airport.
The next moment! Beams of light descended like raindrops.
Instantly, the unactivated battleships were subjected to devastating attacks!
Rumbling~
Explosions erupted.
Piercing alarm sounds rang out immediately.
"Enemy attack!"
"Run!"
...
Terrified construction workers shouted.
In an instant, all the defensive bunkers unleashed firepower, a barrage of bullets ascended. Simultaneously, the Light Beam Defense Towers flashed terrifying Thunder Light, as streams of destructive beams swept the sky.
Spirit Touchers were instantly demolished!
But overwhelming numbers of incoming Spirit Touchers overwhelmed defenses.
"Block them!"
The security captain roared hysterically.
Mechas charged forward fearlessly, as numerous backup defensive soldiers braved attacks, rushing towards the interstellar airport.
Inside the fortress base command room.
Herbert abruptly stood, furiously slammed his teacup to the ground!
Smash~
Fragrant tea and shattered teacup scattered across the ground.
"Damn Eternal Sleep Clan!"
Herbert said with an expression as cold as water.
"Sir, enemies are attacking fiercely, should you evacuate?"
Major Ye Rou’s heart skipped a beat, quickly inquiring.