Chapter 196

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"Outsiders, why do you disturb this sleeping land?"

The guardian's voice was low and dignified.

Zhou Xuan stepped forward and answered sincerely: "We received a distress signal and learned that an ancient evil power is awakening; we must stop it."

The guardian nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "Courage is commendable, but power and wisdom are equally important. I will set three tests; if you can pass them, I will guide you to the core of the evil power."

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The tests followed one after another, from wisdom puzzles to real combat duels, each level testing the team's tacit understanding and strength.

Ultimately, Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo relied on their respective wisdom and courage to overcome the difficulties one by one.

"You have proven yourselves,"

the guardian nodded with satisfaction, "Go, but please remember, the real challenge has just begun."

With the guardian's guidance, they gradually approached the core of the evil power.

However, just at this moment, an unexpected figure appeared before them—a team member who should have been fighting side by side with them, but whose eyes were flickering with eerie light.

215. 【Silence on the bridge】

"Why?" Zhou Xuan asked in disbelief.

The traitor sneered: "Power, I crave the power to surpass everything. And this power is hidden in the core of the evil power."

Xiang Xingluo reacted quickly, blocking in front of Zhou Xuan, her sword tip pointing directly at the traitor: "You betrayed us, and you also betrayed your own soul."

A fierce battle unfolded in the narrow passage; the traitor's strength was indeed extraordinary, but the tacit cooperation between Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo allowed them to gradually gain the upper hand.

"Stop it,"

Zhou Xuan suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of compassion, "You still have a chance to turn back."

The traitor was stunned for a moment, but was immediately swallowed by an even stronger desire: "Impossible! I can no longer turn back!"

Just at this critical moment, a powerful force erupted from the core of the evil power, blowing everyone away.

The traitor took the opportunity to escape in the chaos, while Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo clung tightly to each other, looking at the gradually expanding darkness.

"What should we do?" Xiang Xingluo asked, her eyes full of worry.

Zhou Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze firm: "No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must stop this disaster. Because we are guardians, we are the light of hope."

As the two figures disappeared into the darkness, an even more arduous challenge awaited them.

But just like the countless miracles witnessed by the Astral Express, as long as there is light in the heart, hope will never be extinguished.

Under the stars, the unknown galaxy rotated slowly, and the stars were like dust, dotting the boundless universe.

In this silence and vastness, a storm was brewing.

The Disaster Empire's flagship, "Star Boat," floated quietly, the ship brightly lit, and a tense and orderly atmosphere permeated every corner.

Zhou Xuan stood on the bridge, his gaze deep, gazing at the unknown darkness in the distance.

Beside him, Xiang Xingluo clenched her fists tightly, her eyes flickering with firmness and unyielding spirit.

The intelligence they had just received was like a sharp knife, cutting through the peace in their hearts—a traitor had infiltrated their team, attempting to dismantle this war against the Honkai from within.

"We cannot sit and wait for death."

Zhou Xuan's voice was low and powerful, breaking the silence on the bridge....

Xiang Xingluo nodded, a hint of resolve flashing in her eyes: "Yes, we must take the initiative to find that traitor, and..."

Her words revealed a hint of imperceptible worry, "And, we must also prepare for the worst."

In the conference room below the bridge, Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo summoned the core members of the elite team.

Familiar faces gathered together, and everyone's eyes were filled with firmness and trust.

"We are facing a severe situation."

Zhou Xuan said straight to the point, "There is a traitor lurking among us; we must find them as soon as possible."

"But how should we act?"

A team member asked, their voice carrying a hint of unease.

Xiang Xingluo took over the conversation, her voice calm and clear: "We can use the technological advantages of the Disaster Empire to set up a series of traps. At the same time, we need to divide the work; some people will be responsible for luring the snake out of its hole, while others will be responsible for delivering a fatal blow at the critical moment."

"I agree."

Zhou Xuan nodded, "The specific plan is as follows..."

216. 【Will not surrender to you!】

With Zhou Xuan's detailed deployment, the atmosphere in the conference room gradually became heavy and tense.

Every detail was repeatedly deliberated, and every possible variable was taken into consideration.

Finally, a meticulous and complex plan took shape.

In the unknown galaxy, the stars twinkled, as if countless eyes were watching this land.

The members of the elite team dispersed, using their respective specialties to begin setting up traps.

Engineers were busy building complex energy networks; these energy networks flickered with faint blue light under the starlight, like invisible shackles, waiting for the traitor's arrival.

Warriors were responsible for setting up warning lines around the traps; they patrolled the surroundings vigilantly, ensuring there were no omissions.

Their eyes were filled with determination and courage, as if ready to welcome the battle at any time.

Xiang Xingluo personally supervised the entire process.

She stood on a small reconnaissance ship, observing the situation in the distance through high-powered binoculars.

Her heart was filled with tension and expectation; she knew this battle not only concerned their life and death but also the future of the entire Disaster Empire.

Night fell, and the Star Boat started slowly, sailing in the predetermined direction.

Zhou Xuan personally led a small team, wearing special stealth armor, and left the flagship silently.

Their goal was simple—to feign retreat and lure the traitor into the trap area.

Zhou Xuan knew this was a dangerous gamble, but he knew even more clearly that this was the only way to find the traitor and subdue them as soon as possible.

The small team shuttled through the darkness, their figures as elusive as ghosts.

Zhou Xuan remained vigilant at all times, his heart filled with fear of the unknown and longing for victory.

Finally, they arrived at the predetermined trap area.

Zhou Xuan gave an order, and the small team dispersed quickly, beginning to act according to the plan.

They deliberately left behind some traces and clues, attempting to lure the traitor into the hook.

The night was like ink, and the lights of the Star Boat flickered in the distance like a lighthouse pointing the way.

The traitor was indeed tricked; they followed the traces left by the small team silently and arrived at the trap area.

However, they did not notice that danger had already arrived quietly.

The moment they stepped into the trap, the surrounding energy network activated instantly, trapping them firmly.

The traitor's face changed drastically; they struggled desperately but to no avail.

"Hmph, you finally fell into my hands."

Zhou Xuan's voice came from the darkness; he walked out of the shadows slowly, staring at the traitor with eyes like torches.

The traitor roared angrily: "You damn guys! I will absolutely not surrender to you!"

"Whether you surrender or not is not important."

Zhou Xuan said coldly, "What's important is that you have become our prisoner."

A fierce battle broke out immediately.

Although the traitor was trapped, they did not give up resistance; they used their powerful strength to engage in a life-and-death struggle with Zhou Xuan and the others.

However, with the close cooperation of the elite team members, they were finally successfully subdued.

The traitor was taken back to the bridge for interrogation.

Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo stood to the side, looking at them coldly, their eyes filled with anger and disappointment.

"Speak, who exactly are you? Why did you betray us?" Zhou Xuan's voice was low and powerful.

217. 【Traitor appears!】

The traitor sneered: "Do you think I would really tell you? Hmph, you will never know that secret!"

However, under Xiang Xingluo's clever questioning, the traitor finally spoke.

They revealed a shocking secret—it turned out they were not a real traitor, but a puppet controlled by a more powerful force.

This force had been observing the movements of the Disaster Empire in secret, attempting to deliver a fatal blow at the critical moment.