Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 561 - 464 Spiritual Power_3

The team watched as, within that massive orb of energy, the external energy cannons mounted on the heavy armored vehicles twisted and melted first. This was followed by the thick composite armor, and finally, the crew members inside turned into charred remains, one by one.

Chen Gu praised, "Well done!"

Then he deliberately glanced at Lin Xiaochen. The latter subconsciously swallowed hard, his throat suddenly feeling a bit dry.

Bai Zhijin felt this practical exercise was somewhat surreal. How could these second-generation kids be so different from Liao Mingliang and Fan Yutong? The last time he teamed up with those two, he had done all the heavy lifting, but this time, it seemed he was just a hanger-on?

Chen Gu circled a location on the satellite map. "This convoy departed from here, so their underground base’s entrance/exit should be around here."

"We’re heading there now, but everyone needs to be careful—the closer we get, the more dangerous it’s likely to be."

He then said to Lin Xiaochen, "Use electronic warfare to conceal our tracks."

"No problem," Lin Xiaochen responded. With a flurry of actions on his controls, several small squads suddenly appeared on the radar scan of [George’s Warriors], all heading in different directions.

The command center of [George’s Warriors] was baffled. Which one was real? Which one should they deploy combat troops to intercept?

「Hours later」

Chen Gu and the others quietly appeared behind a low hillside. Qiao Shuangyi deployed a few mechanical insects from his Mecha, which swiftly climbed the slope, sending back images of the area below.

A hint of envy flickered in Bai Zhijin’s eyes.

Below the slope, there was a giant opening, half above ground and half below—a common type of cavern on this planet.

"Judging by the size of the entrance, large equipment can pass through. It should be one of the main entrances to the underground base," Chen Gu concluded.

The mechanical insects drew nearer, then activated some kind of device. Soon, energy signature data from inside the opening was transmitted back.

Qiao Shuangyi said, "There’s a large array of weapons hidden inside the entrance. Brother Chen, can your energy shield withstand that?"

Chen Gu glared at him. "Why would I need to block it?"

Moving silently, he circled the cavern, activating his Radiation Field. He returned, having already made a discovery.

"Over there," Chen Gu pointed. "Follow me. There’s a ventilation duct."

The vent was hidden under a several-hundred-ton boulder and was only the size of a fist. However, Chen Gu had already sensed with his Radiation Field that after a dozen meters, the duct would widen to a full two meters in diameter.

Bai Zhijin asked in a low voice, "How are we going to get in?"

Chen Gu grabbed his arm, and pale blue ripples of energy emanated. Bai Zhijin opened his mouth, about to exclaim in shock, but in an instant, both he and Chen Gu vanished.

The next moment, inside the pitch-black ventilation duct, pale blue ripples of energy spread outward, and the two of them appeared together.

Bai Zhijin, still unaware that Chen Gu was a multi-class professional, frowned. He sensed something wasn’t quite right.

Chen Gu whispered, "Wait here. I’m going to bring the others in." After saying that, Chen Gu left, leaving Bai Zhijin alone in the endless darkness. He couldn’t help but shudder, suppressing the urge to turn on his Mecha’s lights.

He had no idea what the situation was around here; turning on the lights rashly might expose the entire squad.

"’But I... I’ve been afraid of the dark since I was little,’" Bai Zhijin shivered, huddling into a ball, his heart filled with anxious dread.

Soon, Chen Gu used Quantum Teleportation a second time to bring Shang Qingye in. He then turned on his Mecha’s lights to look for Bai Zhijin. "Where are you hiding?"

Bai Zhijin stood up, breathing a long sigh of relief. Chen Gu asked curiously, "Why didn’t you turn on the light?"

"I... I was afraid of exposing us," Bai Zhijin replied.

"This is the ventilation system for the entire base. Nobody comes in here. It’s surrounded by thick concrete structures. What’s there to be afraid of?"

Bai Zhijin was speechless. How was I supposed to know? You should have told me before you left!

Chen Gu shook his head and left again. After several more ’transports,’ he finally brought everyone in.

Using the same ability repeatedly had clearly taken a toll on Chen Gu; he looked somewhat fatigued. Bai Zhijin, noticing this, said, "We should let Brother Chen rest. Someone else can take point and provide cover."

Chen Gu nodded. This kid actually has some conscience, he thought.

Then Bai Zhijin continued, "Based on what we know, among all of us, Qiao Shuangyi’s Mecha has the strongest defensive capabilities..."

"Bai the Deceiver!" Qiao Shuangyi leaped to his feet, yelling. "I knew you were up to no good! Trying to set me up? Fat chance! I won’t do it!"

Nearby, Shangguan Yuqing shot him a contemptuous glance. Qiao Shuangyi bristled, "What are you looking at me for?"

Shangguan Yuqing scoffed, "Heh, coward."

The little fatty’s blood rushed to his head. "Don’t look down on me! I’m not scared! I just don’t want to be conned by this guy!"

Shangguan Yuqing said, "Your Mecha is heavily armored, has ample energy reserves, and its weapons are powerful. You’re the most suitable person to take point."

"Fine, I’ll do it!" Qiao Shuangyi huffed and stomped ahead.

These two idiots, Qiao Shuangyi and Lin Xiaochen, are completely hopeless, Chen Gu thought at that moment.

The group advanced through the ventilation system for several tens of minutes. They encountered a few challenges along the way, but with their advanced equipment and Chen Gu’s formidable professional abilities, these proved to be no real obstacle.