The blazing white electric arcs instantly dispelled the darkness and occupied everyone's eyes.
The destructive energy went berserk, destroying everything in its surroundings. The aptitude user at the front, even with his enhanced Tier 3 defense, only lasted half a second under the impact of the destructive energy before he was ignited by the electric arcs and turned into a burning fireball.
The other aptitude users who stepped into the explosion range didn't even have time to react before they were enveloped by the white electric arcs and turned into burning fireballs.
Five red fireballs burned in the destructive electric arcs. Venom's five Tier 3 aptitude users were instantly killed by the explosion.
Other than the expressionless puppet who wasn't affected by the explosion, Embers and the aptitude user with the Perceptive Domain chose to retreat the moment the sensor device was triggered. The blazing white electric arcs swept past their bodies, leaving behind large patches of burnt flesh. Although they were battered and exhausted, they still managed to survive the explosion.
The electric arcs sizzled. Embers didn't care about the injuries on his body as he gripped the puppet's collar tightly with both hands and roared angrily.
"You discovered the plasma bomb!
Why didn't you warn us! "
The puppet man didn't speak, nor did he care about the anger of Embers. He only looked at the electric arcs that hadn't subsided yet with an expressionless face. His head suddenly tilted to the side.
At the same time.
Behind the blazing white electric arcs, a muffled gunshot sounded.
A bullet wrapped in grey light passed through the explosion area filled with destructive energy and flew past the puppet man's temple.
There was still an enemy!
Embers was shocked. He instantly realized that the danger hadn't passed yet. The enemy who set the trap was right on the other side of the corridor!
On the other side of the blazing white electric arcs, Qi Yuan had his eyes closed. He held the muzzle of Doomsday Strike horizontally with his right hand and aimed it at the puppet man.
The first shot of Doomsday Strike in the underground laboratory was actually dodged!
Qi Yuan's heart sank slightly. He could sense a strange aura from this man who was as silent as a mountain. He was clearly a living being of flesh and blood, but he gave off a mechanical sluggish feeling. Furthermore, he was extremely powerful.
Not only did the enemy discover the existence of the plasma bomb, but he was also able to dodge Doomsday Strike's attack through the violent electric arcs. He definitely wasn't an easy enemy to deal with.
After the first shot was dodged, Qi Yuan didn't stop. He directly moved the muzzle and prepared to aim at the other two survivors. However, he discovered that the aptitude user with the Perceptive Domain had already escaped. the other aptitude user also quickly hid in a nearby room, there was no shooting angle.
Qi Yuan decisively put away Doomsday Striker and returned to his room. He then placed the star stones that he had tossed into the corner of his pocket.
If he wanted to use Doomsday Strike, he would have to throw the Asterite first.
The moment of the explosion, the explosion's Doomsday Strike, Doomsday Strike's, Doomsday Strike, Doomsday Strike
Venom only felt his heart suddenly jump, and he almost couldn't help but jump up.
"Doomsday Strike?
How could there be such an intense explosion!
Arc Light's brows furrowed.
"It's the plasma bomb!"
Sand Crocodile subconsciously looked back in the direction of the explosion.
"Why are there still people carrying such things?"
Although the plasma bomb's power was terrifying and could instantly kill a Tier 3 Enhanced Defense, its weakness was equally obvious. Other than being expensive, there was almost no room for the bomb to be used in a head-on battle. No one would stand still and wait for the bomb to explode. This type of bomb that needed to be thrown was too easy to dodge. Even with a Tier 1 Enhanced Speed, one could easily dodge the bomb thrown by the enemy.
Unless one was determined to perish together with the enemy, or used various triggering devices to set up explosive traps, or against creatures with tenacious vitality like the Sandworms, no one would use a plasma bomb. Those idiots who tried to use a plasma bomb against their enemies were unlucky enough to be killed by their own plasma bomb.
"Have you cleaned up the Polluters?" Ghostface suddenly asked.
"Almost done."
"Tell them to hurry up. Our men are too scattered. The enemy must have heard the explosion of the plasma bomb. Once they realize our current situation, they will attack us at any time!"
"Also —" Ghostface glanced at Venom.
"I suggest we pull back our men and ignore Sickle. As long as we stay together, Sickle won't be able to find an opportunity. We still have the advantage in terms of strength. Whether it's a duel or a war, we're not afraid!"
"Moreover, we've already secured the only exit in this area. Sickle can only hide in the darkness and watch. He won't have a chance to enter the arena!"
"I agree with Ghostface," Arc Light said.
"With Sickle's strength, even if we attack him personally, it'll be difficult to kill him. Moreover, it'll be easy for us to be defeated one by one. There's no need to continue wasting our men and time on him. We just need to pull back our men and Sickle's harassment will lose its effect."
After saying that, the four of them looked at Venom at the same time.
Venom's face was gloomy. Sickle could turn into a blood shadow and come and go without a trace. Normally, he could not find an opportunity to attack and could only passively defend. Although he wanted to use this opportunity to completely eliminate Sickle, the hidden danger, the others obviously did not think so. They were not willing to get involved in the personal grudge between him and Sickle.
"Since you all agree, then we'll pull back our men."
Venom looked around and saw the indifferent expressions on their faces. He sneered in his heart.
"However, I want to remind you that we're all in the same boat now. If the boat capsizes, no one will be able to escape!"
"Don't worry, the boat won't capsize!" Ghostface chuckled.
"We've been preparing for this day for so long. With the three of us working together, our strength can completely crush the Iron Chariots and the Dark Fairy Tale. If it weren't for the Black Steel Shelter clearing the wilderness in advance and forcing our plan to be brought forward, we would've already eaten the Iron Chariots and the Dark Fairy Tale!"
"I know what you're worried about. No matter how strong Sickle is, he's only one person. After the Iron Chariots are defeated, if Sickle is smart enough, he'll definitely leave quietly and continue to stay in the Iron Chariots like a coward, just like he's been all these years!"
Haematosuchus also nodded.
"He's been hiding for so many years and hasn't made a move even once. Even someone as strong as Ling You can't do anything about it, let alone Sickle. In the past, Sickle only used the Grim Reaper's Scythe to terrorize the surrounding gathering points. When did he ever use something like a plasma bomb?"
"Although the plasma bomb is dangerous, it also proves that Sickle is no longer the Sickle of the past. His courage and bravery have been cut off by you, along with his arm!"
Venom's expression eased a lot under their persuasion. However, he was still a little worried. Luo Fanxiao was still fighting with Dusk and might not be able to walk out of the arena alive. Embers went to chase after Sickle and encountered the plasma bomb. Although Embers was strong and had the help of Dusk's puppets, it was hard to guarantee that nothing would happen to them.
Venom called one of his men and said in a deep voice, "Send the signal and have everyone withdraw!"
"Yes!"
The man quickly turned and left. Then, an extremely penetrating whistle sounded. Asterite had interfered with the instant communication of the entire old city. They could only use this primitive method to communicate with each other.
Dusk glanced at Venom and began to give the order to the puppets to return.
In the next second, something unexpected happened.
An extremely angry roar came from afar, and Dusk's face suddenly turned ugly.
Arc Light noticed that something was wrong with Dusk and asked in a deep voice.
"What's going on?"
Dusk's face was as gloomy as water. He gritted his teeth and said,
"My puppets … are out of control!"
Several people cast their gazes over at the same time. Dusk's combat strength wasn't very strong among the third-rank powerhouses. The reason why he was qualified to be on equal footing with them was mainly because he controlled several very powerful puppets.
Although each puppet wasn't as strong as them, when several puppets joined forces, their strength was enough to crush anyone present. If it wasn't for Dusk's physical strength being slightly weaker, they might not even dare to join forces with him.
"Out of control?" Arc Light said with some surprise.
He wouldn't be surprised if the puppets were killed by Sickle or blown up by the plasma bombs. Dusk had the experience of killing puppets before, but this was the first time he lost control.
The puppets controlled by Dusk were all living puppets. Losing control of the puppets not only meant that Dusk lost a powerful combat strength, but also meant that he had one more powerful enemy.
Dusk's method of controlling puppets wasn't gentle!
"How can a puppet lose control?" Ghostface's eyes flashed. In his memory, Sickle didn't have the ability to make a puppet lose control.
"I'm not sure!" Dusk shook his head in bewilderment.
This puppet that had lost control was very powerful. It wasn't any weaker than Venom's two generals, Luo Fanxiao and Embers. Although he still had two powerful puppets, it didn't give him any sense of security.
If this hidden enemy really had the ability to make a puppet lose control, it would be a nightmare for him.
Although Ghostface 'saw' Sickle's blood shadow, he began to wonder if it was really Sickle's blood shadow or if there was someone else.
The remaining electric arcs sizzled. Embers had already fled in a panic in the charred corridor. The male puppet controlled by Dusk lowered his head. His face was pale, his eyes were bloodshot, and he kept panting.
After getting rid of Dusk's control, the memories of the past came flooding back like a tide. He remembered that he had killed his own woman and child under Dusk's control. He remembered the fear and helplessness in their eyes before they died. He couldn't wait to tear Dusk's body into pieces.
"Dusk!
Dusk!
Dusk!
I'll tear you apart … "
The man muttered to himself unconsciously. Every word was filled with a bone-deep hatred. He gritted his teeth so hard that he almost broke them.
He really was a puppet controlled by Dusk!
Qi Yuan stood at a safe distance. He played with Asterite in his hand and looked at the panting man vigilantly.
After discovering that there was something wrong with the man, Qi Yuan quickly remembered something Pepe said. Asterite could make a controlled bestial polluter lose control. So when he got close to the target, he tried to touch him with Asterite. The result was just as he expected. The man suddenly lost control!
Hurried footsteps came from behind. A group of searchers who were attracted by the plasma bomb and received the order to retreat happened to pass by the corridor where Qi Yuan was.
As soon as the three of them got close, they were shocked by the mess caused by the plasma bomb explosion. Then, they quickly locked onto Qi Yuan and the man who had lost control.
Qi Yuan looked at the three of them and said softly, "They're with Dusk!"
"Dusk!"
The man abruptly raised his head and stared at Qi Yuan with bloodshot eyes. This name was like a knife that stabbed into his heart once again, stabbing into his still bleeding heart.
Qi Yuan looked at the man without fear and said calmly, "I'm also your enemy.
And I'm the one who helped you get out of Dusk's control! "
The man stared at Qi Yuan for a few seconds, then looked away and fell on the three people behind him.
Although the three of them had never seen Dusk before, they recognized the puppet controlled by Dusk. When they saw the other party's gaze, their hearts tightened.
It was a crazy gaze!
A murderous gaze!
A vengeful gaze!
They had not yet realized that the puppet had lost control.
"Dusk, we're Ghostface's men. What do you want?" Someone could not help but shout.
What an idiot with no discernment and no ability to size up the situation!
Qi Yuan sighed in his heart and immediately sentenced the three of them to death.
The next second, the man roared from the depths of his throat, and the murderous intent in his eyes burst out.
Qi Yuan had just stepped aside when he felt a gust of wind flash in front of him. The man swept across a distance of tens of meters like lightning and rushed toward the three people like a wolf.
Qi Yuan looked at the fierce battle between the four people, put the Asterite into his pocket, and turned to leave. He also heard the sharp whistle and guessed that Venom and the others' response from the Embers' panicked reaction. They must have chosen to withdraw their manpower.
Since they chose to withdraw their manpower instead of clearing them out mechanically, it meant that Dusk and the others had not failed and were still putting pressure on Venom and the others!
Qi Yuan pondered. Since the battle was not over, the Check-In location must be in the center of the battle. If he wanted to complete the Check-In, there would be a fierce battle.
There was also the giant star energy stone that Pepe had mentioned. Although the little girl had lied about some things, the star energy stone was very likely to be real. Otherwise, there would not have been such a brutal battle between the various gathering points.
Asterite was the key to activating the Rank 2 talent. If he wanted to obtain the Asterite, it would be like pulling chestnuts out of the fire. Not only would he have to face the ability users of Lionheart Castle, Songcheng, and Ghost Town, but even the Iron Chariots and Dark Fairy Tale would not be willing to see the Asterite fall into his hands.
Although he was not weak, he was definitely not a match for so many people.
However, although there were many people eyeing the Asterite, it was not that he did not have a chance.
Asterite's suppression and interference characteristics could be used!
His body's ability to absorb Asterite was also a secret. If he could use it well, he might be able to pull chestnuts out of the fire!
Thoughts flashed through Qi Yuan's mind one after another. The Check-In was imperative, and the Asterite was also a must.
Asterite was a rare resource. If he missed this opportunity, he did not know when he would be able to obtain it again.