Chapter 208

Just as they were catching their breath, Zhou Xuan suddenly discovered a passage hidden behind a stone wall.

The entrance of the passage emitted a faint light, as if it were a light of hope leading to the outside world.

"Look! There is a passage there!" Zhou Xuan shouted excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Xingluo and the other members immediately gathered around, their eyes flashing with anticipation.

But what followed was deeper worry—the passage was filled with unknown dangers; could they pass through it smoothly?

"No matter what, this is our only way out."

Zhou Xuan said firmly, "We must try."

Thus, the group cautiously stepped into the passage.

The passage was narrow and winding, filled with unknown challenges.

At times they needed to climb steep stone walls, at others they needed to traverse dense traps.

But no matter how great the difficulties, they never gave up hope.

Deep in the passage, they encountered a huge stone door.

The stone door was carved with complex runes, which seemed to hide some kind of secret.

Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo carefully studied these runes, attempting to find a way to open the stone door.

"These runes... seem to be a kind of ancient combination lock."

Xiang Xingluo muttered to herself, "I need time to crack it."

"Good, we will buy you time."

Zhou Xuan nodded and turned to the other members, "Everyone, stay alert and ensure Xiang Xingluo's safety."

Under the cover of Zhou Xuan and the other members, Xiang Xingluo began to focus on cracking the rune password.

Time passed second by second, and the air was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

Finally, with a crisp sound, the stone door slowly opened a crack.

"Success!"

Xiang Xingluo shouted excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan and the other members immediately rushed forward and worked together to push the stone door open....

As the stone door fully opened, a breath of fresh air rushed toward them, and they finally saw the light at the end of the passage—it was the light of the real world!

"We succeeded!"

Zhou Xuan shouted excitedly. The team members hugged each other, celebrating this hard-won victory.

However, just as they were preparing to leave, a sense of foreboding suddenly welled up in their hearts.

They knew that this journey was far from over...

The night was like ink, the stars retreated, and the entire universe seemed to be holding its breath, just to witness a heroic breakout across time and space.

Zhou Xuan stood at the entrance of the passage, his deep gaze piercing through the darkness; his heart contained both fear of the unknown and a thirst for victory.

Beside him, Xiang Xingluo clenched her fists, her eyes firm, as if she could illuminate the darkness ahead.

Behind him were the base members who had fought side by side with him; their faces were filled with determination and trust.

"Are you ready?"

Zhou Xuan's voice was low and powerful, piercing through everyone's heart.

"Ready!"

The team members spoke in unison, their voices echoing in the empty passage like a clarion call for an oath.

Inside the passage, the light was dim, with only faint fluorescent stones emitting a ghostly glow, barely illuminating the path forward.

241. 【Eyes Growing Brighter】

As they delved deeper, mechanisms and traps appeared quietly like ghosts, testing their wisdom and courage.

"There is a hidden compartment on the left wall, be careful!"

Xiang Xingluo was quick-witted and reminded them in time; she leaped up and kicked open the hidden mechanism, avoiding a potential disaster.

Zhou Xuan followed closely behind, his gaze scanning the surroundings, looking for clues to crack the traps.

"These mechanisms are designed with such ingenuity; it is clear someone did this on purpose."

He mused, his fingers gently rubbing a seemingly ordinary stone brick; suddenly, the brick slowly sank, revealing a hidden passage.

"Follow me!" Zhou Xuan made a prompt decision and led the team to move along the newly discovered passage.

Every step was filled with the unknown, but relying on the team's tacit understanding and trust, they resolved the crises along the way one by one.

However, the real challenge had just begun.

When they walked out of this winding passage, the view suddenly opened up, but it was a huge maze, with intricate roads intertwined together, as if a huge net were trapping them firmly.

"This maze... how should we walk?"

A team member looked troubled, his voice carrying a bit of panic.

Zhou Xuan took a deep breath, his mind quickly recalling the technological knowledge and maze-solving techniques he had learned.

"Don't be anxious, everyone; although the maze is large, there is always a pattern to follow."

As he spoke, he took a portable holographic map from his backpack and began to draw the outline of the maze in the void.

Time passed second by second, and fine beads of sweat seeped from Zhou Xuan's forehead, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Finally, he stopped his movements and pointed to a point on the holographic map, saying:

"Here, this is the exit of the maze!"

The team members felt invigorated and, following Zhou Xuan's instructions, cautiously navigated through the maze.

Every corner they passed, every puzzle they solved, brought them one step closer to freedom.

However, just as they were about to walk out of the maze and see the light of day again, a group of powerful enemies suddenly appeared like ghosts, blocking their path.

These enemies were clad in black armor, holding sharp blades, their eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light.

"It's the 'Shadow Guards'!"

Xiang Xingluo's face sank; she had clashed with these enemies countless times and knew their prowess well.

"Everyone, be careful, prepare for battle!"

Zhou Xuan reacted quickly; he drew the tech-gun from his back, preparing to face the enemy.

At the same time, he gave orders to the team members, and everyone quickly found their positions, preparing to welcome this life-or-death battle.

"For our home, for freedom, we must never retreat!"

Xiang Xingluo's voice resounded through the sky; she was the first to rush forward, engaging in a fierce battle with the enemies.

Her sword technique was sharp and precise, each strike enough to make the enemy tremble.

Zhou Xuan used his tech-weapons and tactical wisdom to provide support for Xiang Xingluo.

He would occasionally fire energy rounds to destroy the enemy's defenses; at other times, he would control drones to interfere with the enemy's line of sight.

Under his command, the team members performed their duties, coordinated tacitly, and formed an indestructible line of defense.

The battle was exceptionally fierce, and the air was filled with a thick smell of blood.

But Zhou Xuan and his team fought more bravely as the battle went on; their belief burned like a raging fire, illuminating the path forward.

Finally, after a hard and arduous battle, they successfully defeated all the enemies.

The enemies lying on the ground were motionless like statues, proving their former glory and current downfall.

242. 【We Must Never Retreat!】

"We won!"

The team members cheered and hugged each other to celebrate the victory.

The joy and excitement of this moment were beyond words; only those who had experienced life-or-death trials could deeply understand it.

However, when they walked out of the maze and saw the light of day again, they found the situation even more critical than they had imagined.

The base had been surrounded by unknown forces, and the air was filled with a tense and uneasy atmosphere.

"It seems our battle is not over yet."

Zhou Xuan looked at the enemies in the distance, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

"That's right, we still have to keep fighting."

Xiang Xingluo gripped her sword hilt tightly, her gaze firm. "For the peace and freedom of our home, we must never retreat!"

The team members nodded in agreement; they knew the upcoming battle would be even more difficult and cruel.

But they also believed that as long as they were united and moved forward bravely, nothing could stop their progress. ===== CHAPTER 209 =====