Chapter 327: Crisis Upon Crisis, The Decapitation Plan!

The energy barrage struck the barrier, emitting a dense sound of impact. Yet, under the triple defense, it could not advance even an inch!

"Damn it!" the lead warrior gritted their teeth, "Activate the second phase!"

The other warriors immediately formed a formation and began to urge the Rune Energy within their bodies. Eerie red light lit up from their bodies, gradually connecting into one.

"Oh no!" Xiao Qing suddenly exclaimed, "They want to detonate the runes inside their bodies!"

Sure enough, the bodies of those warriors began to swell; clearly, they intended to perish together! Seeing this, Lin Xuan immediately made a decision: "Split up! Xiao Qing, you go find the Control Hub! Wang Zhenqiu, cover the rear!"

"Received!" the two replied simultaneously.

Xiao Qing transformed into a streak of blue light and quickly dived into the depths of the laboratory. Wang Zhenqiu stomped their foot fiercely, and Earth Power surged, forming an earthen wall to block the enemies.

Lin Xuan took the opportunity to begin stabilizing the power within their body. The fusion of the Nine-Pattern Inner Core and Qing Bai Er She was not yet perfect and required more time to adapt.

"Want to run?" the Mysterious Person sneered, "Eagle Squad, execute the decapitation plan!"

Before the words had faded, three burly warriors suddenly rushed out from the formation. Their speed was astonishingly fast, and in the blink of an eye, they broke through Wang Zhenqiu's defensive line!

"Oh no!" Wang Zhenqiu's expression changed; it was already too late to provide support.

Seeing the three warriors about to close in, Lin Xuan remained with eyes closed, regulating their breath. At the most critical moment, they suddenly opened their eyes!

"Found it!"

Following a soft shout, the Nine-Pattern Inner Core erupted with dazzling golden light. Qing Bai Er She immediately responded, and the three forces fused perfectly!

"Get lost!"

Lin Xuan struck out with a palm, and the golden, blue, and white lights intertwined into a ribbon of energy, directly blasting the three warriors away!

"This is... the new power!" Lin Xuan felt the surging energy within their body and revealed a joyful smile.

Just at this moment, Xiao Qing's voice came from the depths of the laboratory: "Lin Xuan! I found the Control Hub! There is an important discovery here!"

"Stop them!" the Mysterious Person immediately ordered, "You must not let them see the experimental data!"

The remaining warriors immediately split into two teams; one team continued to besiege Lin Xuan, while the other chased in the direction of Xiao Qing.

"Want to leave?" Wang Zhenqiu snorted coldly, "Taste this!"

They formed seals with their hands, and suddenly the Earth Vein Power surged. Countless earthen spikes broke through the ground, forcing all the pursuing warriors back!

"Lin Xuan, go support Xiao Qing quickly!" Wang Zhenqiu shouted, "Leave this to me!"

Lin Xuan nodded, their figure flashing as they prepared to leave. But the Mysterious Person clearly would not let them go easily: "Dream on! Self-Destruct Rune, activate!"

"Hum!"

The runes inside the laboratory suddenly all lit up with blinding red light and began to vibrate crazily. Terrifying energy fluctuations swept across the entire area, and everyone felt a sense of heart palpitations.

"Madman!" Wang Zhenqiu cursed angrily, "Do you want to destroy everything here!"

The Mysterious Person, however, revealed a crazed smile: "Destroy? No! This is rebirth! The shackles of the End of Dharma Era are about to be broken!"

Lin Xuan, however, suddenly had their pupils constrict: "Wait, these runes..."

Through the newly acquired power, they finally saw the true face of the runes on the walls. Those were not carved by later generations at all, but natural patterns left behind by an Ancient Civilization!

"This is..." Lin Xuan gasped, "The ruins of an Ancient Civilization!"

"That's right!" the Mysterious Person laughed wildly, "This is a treasure land left behind by ancient cultivators! Did you think our experiment was a coincidence?"

At this time, Xiao Qing's voice came again: "Lin Xuan! Come look at this! I found their experimental records!"

Lin Xuan no longer hesitated, seizing the opportunity to break through. Seeing this, the Mysterious Person became anxious: "They must not be allowed to pass! All units, listen to the order, activate the Secret Technique!"

The remaining warriors immediately assumed a peculiar formation, and the rune power within their bodies surged wildly. Their auras began to fuse; they were actually going to join forces to unleash some kind of ultimate move!

But Lin Xuan was confident: "Just in time! Let me show you what true power is!"

The golden light of the Nine-Pattern Inner Core surged, and Qing Bai Er She immediately coiled around them. The three forces fused perfectly, erupting with heart-palpitating fluctuations!

"Break!"

With a soft shout, the golden, blue, and white lights instantly swept across the entire area. All obstacles were crushed as if they were rotten wood, and the warriors' formation shattered at the sound!

Lin Xuan seized the opportunity and flashed in front of the Control Hub. Xiao Qing was quickly browsing the data on the screen, their expression becoming increasingly grave.

"How is it?" Lin Xuan asked hurriedly.

"It's too terrifying..." Xiao Qing's voice trembled, "Their experiment is simply..."

Before they could finish, a loud boom suddenly came from overhead. The entire laboratory shook violently, as if something was about to break through the ground!

"Hahaha!" the Mysterious Person laughed toward the sky, "It's too late! The great moment is finally about to arrive!"

Lin Xuan and Xiao Qing looked at each other, both seeing shock in the other's eyes. They never expected that the ambition of the Mysterious Organization would be so terrifying!

And just at this moment, the data in Xiao Qing's hand suddenly lit up with a faint light, and a golden Storage Talisman fell to the ground. Opening it, it was actually a manuscript from the ancient period!

"This is..." Lin Xuan looked closely, their heart shaken, "Notes left by an ancient master!"

"Boom!"

A loud boom shook the heavens and earth, and the entire laboratory began to shake violently. The ancient runes on the walls flickered crazily, releasing terrifying energy fluctuations.

"Hahaha!" the Mysterious Person suddenly laughed wildly, "Since it is to be destroyed, then let us all be destroyed together!"

They pressed the device in their hand fiercely, and immediately countless red rays of light spread out from all directions. The entire underground space instantly turned into a bloody purgatory!

"Damn it!" Lin Xuan's expression changed, "They activated the Self-Destruct Device!"

Wang Zhenqiu immediately checked the direction of the Earth Veins: "Oh no! The underground structure has already begun to collapse!"

Xiao Qing also sensed the crisis: "We must leave here immediately!"

Just at this moment, the Mysterious Person suddenly turned and fled, while shouting: "Kill them! Leave no one alive!"

The remaining warriors immediately launched a suicide attack, their bodies' runes flickering crazily, clearly prepared to perish together!

Lin Xuan's mind raced: "Pursue or retreat?"

Time was tight, and they had to make a choice immediately. If they pursued the Mysterious Person, they might be able to stop their conspiracy. But their companions were still in danger!

"Boom!"

Another loud boom, and the ceiling overhead began to collapse. Lin Xuan glanced at their companions and immediately made a decision: "Go! Save the people first!"

Qing Bai Er She immediately flew out, coiling around the three of them to form a defense. The golden light of the Nine-Pattern Inner Core surged, guiding them toward the safest route.

"That way!" Lin Xuan pointed in one direction, "The place where the energy fluctuations are weakest!"

The three of them immediately charged in that direction. But the enemies clearly would not let them leave easily; over a dozen warriors rushed up frantically, prepared to fight to the death!