"What is this?
A new weapon from the Mechanical Institute? "
Su Li looked at the game controller in Tan Qiu's hand in confusion. Obviously, he did not recognize the weapon. However, the evil smile on Tan Qiu's face made him feel that something was wrong.
"You'll know what this is soon!"
Tan Qiu snickered. She reached out and pressed the red button on the controller. The virtual Super Control Interface was instantly projected.
Su Li's expression changed. It was as if the Dark Verdict had suddenly come alive. A powerful and irresistible force surged out from every corner of the mech. His body could not resist this force at all. He could only watch as the Dark Verdict took over his body and walked step by step towards the Tailbone Beasts.
"What's going on?
Why is the Dark Verdict out of control? "Su Li screamed.
"You stinking woman, are you messing with me?"
Tan Qiu stared at the Tailbone Beasts. Her hands slowly reached out to the projected Super Control Interface.
"I almost forgot to tell you. Other than being a pollution researcher, I have another identity. I'm the designer of the Mechanical Institute's Super Control Matrix. The Dark Verdict you're wearing is my work. The control system inside is all made by me. You were able to get the Dark Verdict before it was sold to the public because I used the designer's authority to send it to you through special channels.
"The reason for my application is to test the actual combat parameters of the Dark Verdict!
So, you have to perform well later. Don't let me down! "
"You crazy woman, stop it!"
Su Li's roar was filled with fear. It was quickly drowned out by the surging energy and the collision of metal parts.
Two Ruling Blades formed by pure energy extended from the arms of the Dark Verdict. Wisps of shadowy energy dispersed from the blades like the breath of the Grim Reaper.
The Tailbone Beasts growled from the depths of their throats. The energy emitted by the Ruling Blades made them instinctively feel a sense of danger. However, their hunger and feeding instincts continued to drive them to attack. The woman in the driver's seat was constantly emitting a seductive smell. It was as if eating her would make them stronger.
Roar!
The instinct to hunt finally overcame the fear of danger. A Tailbone Beast quietly approached from the driver's seat of the jeep and charged at Tan Qiu who was in the jeep!
Tanqiu focused all his attention on the holographic projection screen. The moment he saw the Class 3 Insectoid approaching, he immediately maneuvered Dark Verdict to leap over the jeep and block the path of the Bone-tailed Beast.
The Bone-tailed Beast's dark green eyes emitted a dangerous light. The moment Dark Judgment appeared, its black chain-like tail suddenly tightened, and suddenly threw out an afterimage, smashing head-on into Su Li's chest.
Its chest swelled up like a balloon filled with air. Then, it suddenly contracted and collapsed. An arrow-like green Venom shot out from its throat and headed straight for Su Li's face!
Wrapped in Dark Judgment, Su Li was scared out of his wits.
Although the half-covered Dark Judgment's firepower was not inferior to the full-covered armor, its defense was much weaker. The areas that were not covered by the armor were even more fragile. As a Class 4 Mechanic, most of his strength was in the Mechanical Equipment. Without the armor's defense, his body that had only been cleansed by the energy matrix once was even weaker than a Class 3 Mechanic's strengthened defense.
Whether it was the Bone-tailed Beast's tail hammer or this highly toxic juice, they would all cause great damage to him.
"It wasn't easy to find a test subject that could pass the Walker's Trial. I can't spoil it so quickly!"
Tanqiu's mutterings faintly echoed in his ears. Su Li did not have time to struggle. The Dark Judgment wrapped around his body quickly began to counterattack.
Dark Judgment waved the Ruling Blade in one hand and slashed at the tail hammer. The other hand gently clenched, and the Ruling Blade in the other hand quickly transformed into an energy shield that was half the size of a person, blocking the sudden attack of the highly toxic juice.
Clang!
The moment the blade hit the Bone-tailed Beast's tail, there was the sound of metal colliding.
The Bone-tailed Beast's tail looked small, but with its Class 3 defense and special bones, it could completely withstand the slash of the special composite military knife.
Unfortunately, it had encountered the Ruling Blade this time. The weapon condensed purely from energy was the strongest point of the Dark Judgment. Not only could it easily crush a Class 3 defense, but it was also one of the best among Class 4 Mechanical Equipment.
The Bone-tailed Beast's chain-like tail that was comparable to a Class 3 defense was cut off by the Ruling Blade in one slash. The tail hammer that was freed from its restraints brushed past Su Li's chest and flew out.
Before the Bone-tailed Beast could react, the Ruling Blade suddenly drew a black arc of death and quickly swept past the Bone-tailed Beast's body.
The next second, a burnt line of blood appeared on the Bone-tailed Beast's hard body, and then it was cut in half!
Before Su Li could recover from the shock and the reversal of the situation, the world around him spun, and the other two Bone-tailed Beasts appeared in his vision.
Tanqiu's devilish voice sounded in his ears again.
"Attack power is up to standard, and control agility is not bad!
Next, let's test your resistance! "
"Resistance?
F * ck! "
Su Li only had time to curse before he watched Dark Judgment disperse the Ruling Blade in its left hand. With an energy shield, it drove its own body toward the two Bone-tailed Beasts!
Bang!
Bang bang!
Continuous sounds of collisions and collisions were heard. Dark Judgment, which had given up all means of retaliation, instantly became the target of the Bone-tailed Beasts.
Although the energy shield blocked Venom's jet spray and attacks to the head, the heavy hammer still landed on the armored body one after another. The powerful impact penetrated the armor and shook Su Li, who was wrapped in it, and soon, he was crying out in pain.
"Fight back!
I'm about to be killed! "Su Li suddenly roared.
"You're in a good state of mind. The attack test will be extended by three minutes!" Tanqiu said calmly.
"I …"
Su Li could not help but feel sad. He could only endure the Bone-tailed Beast's brutal attacks again and again.
Fortunately, the defense of Dark Judgment's armor was not weak. After all, it was a Grade 4 mechanical equipment. Although its selling point was not its strong defense, it was enough to withstand the continuous attacks of Grade 3 Zerg Beasts!
The last three minutes seemed to be extremely long. When Su Li felt that his organs were being hammered, Dark Judgment finally took out the Ruling Blade and slashed the two Bone-tailed Beasts' bodies. The continuous tail hammer attacks finally stopped.
Tanqiu glanced at the Bone-tailed Beasts' bodies and gently pressed the red button. The holographic projection around them quickly disappeared.
The moment Dark Judgment's control was removed, Su Li's knees went soft, and he almost fell to the ground. In the end, he forced himself to kneel on one knee and vomited on the ground.
Seeing this, the burly man who had rushed over after dealing with the Blood Source Beast could not help but turn his head away. He did not want to see Su Li's miserable state.
As a Grade 4 Mechanic who had passed the Walker's Trial, Su Li's strength was not inferior to his. Coupled with Dark Judgment's powerful combat power, even in the Black Steel Shelter, Su Li had enough strength to be promoted to a captain. However, in Tanqiu's hands, Su Li had become a toy. He only needed a remote control to make him do anything.
Tanqiu glanced at the mechanical clock on his wrist and said calmly, "Rest for a minute and continue on our way!"
Su Li's body stiffened. He shouted, "I'm heavily injured. I need to rest for an hour. I also want to take a car!
I will never drive Dark Judgment again!
Never! "
Tanqiu leaned against the window, picked up the remote control, and shook it gently.
"Do you need my help?"
Su Li's face immediately turned green. His body trembled as he jumped up from the ground. Tanqiu's help was still vivid in his mind. He did not want to experience the feeling of being treated like a puppet again.
"No need. I suddenly feel much better!"
Tanqiu looked at him with interest.
"You're the first Mechanic to use Dark Judgment. How do you feel?"
"I … I …"
Su Li's expression changed a few times. He wanted to use a string of profanities to express his feelings, but the remote control was like a noose strangling his neck.
After a few moments of struggle, Su Li revealed a flattering smile.
"Dark Judgment is very powerful. It's the most powerful mechanical equipment among all the Tier 4 mechanical equipment I've ever seen. Compared to Dark Judgment, other mechanical equipment are completely trash!"
Su Li said as he gave a thumbs up. His praise was beyond words.
The burly man could not help but shake his head. He did not expect that Su Li, who had been a thorn in the side of the shelter for so many years, would not even last a day in Tanqiu's hands before being trained to such a state.
"Let's go!"
Tanqiu lay down on the passenger seat again. The coffee-colored hat on his head slid down from his head, covering his delicate face.
Su Li's face was bitter. He changed the combat form of Dark Judgment into a motorcycle and rode on it again. However, this time, he did not dare to run around. Instead, he obediently walked in the gray area.
The three of them quickly approached Blackstone Town. Just as they were about to reach Blackstone Town, the car's alarm suddenly issued a piercing alarm.
The burly man driving the car's expression changed. He quickly stepped on the brakes and pressed the call button.
Although it was impossible to launch satellites into the void because of the lead clouds, and the existence of the Zerg prevented the construction of signal towers at will, for mechanics, just the signal towers built in the assembly points were enough. They could completely use the mechanical equipment's information terminal to achieve free communication within a certain range.
"This is Researcher Tanqiu's investigation team. We're on the way to Blackstone Town. What happened?"
"Researcher Tanqiu, the information department has just received an emergency rescue message from New Moon Town. New Moon Town has been attacked by a large number of Polluters. It's suspected that the Doomsday Cult is involved. Please quickly go to support!"
The burly man glanced at Tanqiu, who seemed to be asleep, and said in a deep voice, "Roger that. We'll go to New Moon Town immediately!"
The burly man rolled down the window and shouted at Su Li, who was waiting obediently on the side, "Turn around and go to New Moon Town first!"
Then, he stepped on the accelerator and the jeep drew a semicircle on the ground, speeding in the direction of New Moon Town.
At the same time, Situ Zai and Hu Hao, who had returned alone, looked at each other and fell into an awkward silence.
Situ glanced at the clock on the wall and could not help but ask, "You've been back for an hour. Why haven't the investigators arrived yet?"
Hu Hao frowned. After a while, he said hesitantly, "Did something happen?"
Situ could not help but rub his forehead.
"A Grade Four Walker Level Mechanic and a Grade Four Glory Level Evolver, what kind of accident could happen in the gray area?
Even if they went to the blue area, as long as they did not enter the Cave of Corruption or the Zerg's Nest, they could kill their way out with their own strength! "
"But I really saw them set off with my own eyes!
And their speed was even faster. They were ahead of me. "
Hu Hao was also a little dazed. He did not know how such an accident could have happened.
Situ stood up and looked at the gloomy sky. He could not help but worry.
A powerful team of investigators and two Level 4 escorts could do whatever they wanted in the gray area. If even they could disappear, it would be unless they were intercepted by the enemy.
But who would dare to do so?
Even the Quicksand Shelter did not dare to intercept the investigation team within the range of the Black Steel Shelter!
There was only one force that dared to be so crazy!
That was the Apocalypse Temple!
"Wait a little longer!
Wait another three hours. If I still don't find the investigators, I will send an emergency signal to the Black Steel Shelter. "
Master Luo, who had been silent all this time, suddenly asked, "Do you know who came?"
Hu Hao shook his head.
"I only know that the automatic investigator is a woman. She looks good. The Level 4 Evolver escorting should be her follower. He doesn't like to talk much. I don't know his name."
"I only know the name of the other Level 4 Mechanic. It seems to be Su Li."
Hearing Su Li's name, Master Luo's expression changed slightly, and then he fell into a long silence.
"This kid is still alive?
He even passed the Walker's Trial and became a Level 4 Mechanic!
How did he survive until now with his personality? "Master Luo muttered to himself.
Si Tu looked at him in surprise.
"You know this Su Li?"
Master Luo nodded hesitantly.
"I did know a Su Li before!
I don't know if he is the same person as the Su Li that Little Rat mentioned. "
Little Rat!
Hu's mouth twitched, but he did not dare to refute.
"If it is really him, you don't need to send an emergency signal to the Black Steel Shelter. They either broke into the Insectoid's nest and were eaten by the Insectoids, or they died on the way because of internal strife."
Internal strife?
Si Tu found it hard to understand why Master Luo would use this word. Was this Su Li a spy sent by another shelter?
"When I left back then, he was already at the peak of the Third Order. If he had been more reliable, he would have reached the Fifth Order or even the Sixth Order by now. How could he still be stuck at the Fourth Order after so many years?" Master Luo lamented.
Si Tu immediately sucked in a breath of cold air. In his opinion, the Fourth Stage was already an unattainable distance.
Level 4 Mechanic and Level 6 Mechanic, although they were both Walkers, the difference in strength between them was much bigger than Level 1 and Level 3.
If a Level 4 Mechanic was the backbone of the shelter, then a Level 6 Mechanic was enough to be the leader of a shelter!