Chapter 179

There was not a trace of emotion in his eyes, only cold resolve.

"Leader!" The guards gave way one after another, their eyes full of awe.

"Come, let me see how much ability you really have."

The mysterious organization leader chuckled, and then his figure flashed, directly pressing toward Zhou Xuan and Xingluo.

His speed was so fast that it almost exceeded the reaction limits of the two.

A bitter battle unfolded; Zhou Xuan and Xingluo tried their best, but facing the leader's almost invincible power, they still felt inadequate.

Every attack was easily neutralized by the leader, while the leader's counterattacks left them covered in wounds.

"Is this... a true powerhouse?" Xingluo panted, a flash of despair in her eyes.

Zhou Xuan's face was also pale, but he did not give up; his eyes still burned with unyielding flames.

"We... cannot just fall like this!"

Zhou Xuan gritted his teeth and, using his last bit of strength, launched a charge toward the leader.

Seeing this, Xingluo also gritted her teeth and followed.

However, just as they were about to be defeated by the leader, a subtle change caught Zhou Xuan's attention.

He suddenly discovered that the leader would unconsciously look at a corner of the experimental table every time he attacked.

An ancient book was placed there, seemingly having some connection to the experiment.

"Could it be... that is his weakness?"

Zhou Xuan's heart stirred, and he immediately shouted loudly: "Xingluo! Look there!"

Xingluo heard this and immediately followed Zhou Xuan's gaze, her eyes lighting up instantly.

She immediately understood Zhou Xuan's meaning; the two exchanged a tacit glance and then rushed toward the ancient book simultaneously.

The mysterious organization leader was furious upon seeing this; he waved his hand abruptly, and a powerful energy wave attacked the two.

But Zhou Xuan and Xingluo had already rushed to the book regardless of everything; they used all their strength to pull the book off the experimental table.

183. 【Guide and Strengthen the Power of the Device!】

"No—!"

The leader let out a heart-wrenching roar, but it was already too late.

With the falling of the book, the device in the center of the experimental table suddenly lost control, erupting with dazzling light.

The entire laboratory was instantly destroyed, and countless energies intertwined and collided in the air, forming a terrifying explosion.

The aftermath of the explosion blew Zhou Xuan, Xingluo, and the ancient powerhouse away, but they did not care at all.

Because they knew they had already succeeded.

That crazy plan had been completely destroyed, and the world had once again avoided a disaster.

However, just when they thought everything was over, the mysterious organization leader suddenly revealed a ferocious smile.

He slowly stood up from the ruins; although his clothes were already tattered, his eyes were even colder and firmer.

"Hmph, did you think it was over 373 like this? I still have many backup plans..."

He laughed in a low voice, then took out a remote control from his bosom.

"No—!"

Zhou Xuan and Xingluo exclaimed at the same time, but they were already too late to stop him.

They saw the leader gently press the button on the remote control, and the entire underground base began to shake violently.

"This is... a self-destruct device!"

The ancient powerhouse's face changed drastically; he immediately realized things were not good. But it was already too late; the entire base began to collapse, and countless huge rocks and mud poured in from all directions.

"Run!"

Zhou Xuan roared, pulling Xingluo and the ancient powerhouse to rush toward the exit. But time had already run out; they could only watch helplessly as they were buried under the ruins...

Deep in the Astral Express, the tranquility was completely torn apart by a sudden storm.

The night was like ink, and the stars were dim, as if the universe itself was trembling, signaling that an unprecedented catastrophe was about to descend.

Zhou Xuan and Xingluo stood side by side, looking at the huge device emitting ominous light in front of them, their hearts filled with unprecedented heaviness and urgency.

"Is this their ultimate weapon?"

Xingluo's voice trembled slightly, her gaze filled with both shock and firmness.

She held the light sword in her hand tightly; it was her most trusted partner and her sharp sword against the darkness.

Zhou Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze like a torch; he knew well that every second at this moment was crucial.

"We must stop it, otherwise the entire universe will fall into chaos."

His words were brief and powerful; every word was like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of the two.

However, when they rushed forward, attempting to destroy the device, they found everything was far more difficult than imagined.

The surface of the device was covered with strange runes, circulating unknown energy, as if it possessed its own will, resisting all external invasions.

Their attacks were like stones sinking into the sea, failing to stir up even a ripple.

"This... how is this possible?"

Xingluo stepped back in disbelief, her eyes full of astonishment and frustration.

Zhou Xuan did not give up; he quickly analyzed the structure and energy flow of the device, attempting to find a flaw.

"These runes... they are guiding and strengthening the power of the device."

He muttered to himself, a flash of resolve in his eyes, "If we can destroy these runes..."

Before he could finish speaking, a strong vibration interrupted his thoughts.

The device suddenly accelerated its operation, releasing even more dazzling light, and the entire space was distorted by this power, as if it were about to collapse.

Zhou Xuan and Xingluo were staggered backward by the impact of this power, barely able to stand firm.

"Bad, it has already started to lose control!"

Xingluo shouted loudly; she looked at Zhou Xuan, her eyes full of anxiety and helplessness.

Just then, a low and vicissitudinous voice sounded in their ears: "Children, leave here quickly! This is not something you can deal with."

184. 【Look there! That is the weakness of the device!】

The two followed the sound and saw an old man wearing ancient robes walking slowly toward them.

His face was pale and his clothes were tattered, but those eyes were exceptionally bright, as if they could see through all things in the world.

"Ancient powerhouse!"

Zhou Xuan was pleasantly surprised and quickly stepped forward to support the old man, "Why are you here? Your injuries~..."

The old man smiled slightly, but the smile could not hide his fatigue and pain.

"I sensed the unusual movement here and had to force myself to come. But my power is already running low, and I can no longer fight."

He shook his head gently, his gaze full of helplessness and regret.

Upon hearing this, Xingluo's eyes turned slightly red; she knew well how much help this ancient powerhouse had given them.

"We cannot just give up like this!"

She gritted her teeth, her gaze firm, "We must find a way to shut down the device!"

The old man looked at the firm eyes of the two, and a warm current surged in his heart.

"Alright, children, although I cannot go into battle myself, I will use my last bit of strength to help you."

He closed his eyes and focused, his hands forming seals, and a warm and powerful force surged from his body, enveloping Zhou Xuan and Xingluo.

Under the blessing of this power, the two felt their spirits lift, as if all their fatigue and pain had instantly vanished without a trace.

They looked at each other, their eyes full of gratitude and determination.

"Let's go!"

Zhou Xuan shouted in a low voice and rushed toward the device with Xingluo again.

This time, their attacks were more rapid and precise; every strike was aimed directly at the vital points of the runes.

However, the defense system of the device was exceptionally powerful; even with the help of the ancient powerhouse, they still found it difficult to break through.

Time passed second by second, and the chaos in the world became more and more serious.

Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions... various disasters followed one after another, as if the entire world was hovering on the edge of collapse.

The hearts of Zhou Xuan and Xingluo were also filled with unprecedented pressure and helplessness.

"Can we... really win?"

Xingluo's voice trembled somewhat; she looked at the constantly collapsing space around her, and a sense of despair surged in her heart. ===== CHAPTER 180 =====