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Chu Sheng's eyes narrowed, and in a flash, he darted into the ventilation duct just as Night Owl made his move. A deafening crash echoed behind him, causing the entire duct to tremble violently, with dust and debris raining down, choking him into a fit of coughs. He felt as if he were trapped inside a precarious tin can, at any moment on the verge of being crushed.
"What a slippery little mouse," Night Owl sneered, his voice reverberating through the duct with a hint of mockery and disdain, yet he did not pursue. "Let him run off with the documents; after all..." His tone paused, as if concealing some secret.
Chu Sheng pressed forward through the duct, the howling wind roaring in his ears like a beast's growl. Yet something felt amiss—why wasn’t Night Owl chasing him? With his strength, he could have easily captured him in an instant. A chilling thought flashed through his mind.
"Damn it!" Chu Sheng suddenly realized that everything was part of Night Owl's plan! He was like prey driven by a hunter, fleeing along a predetermined route. But there was no time to think further; he needed to escape this dangerous place quickly, or he would truly become a sitting duck.
Ten minutes later, Chu Sheng finally emerged from an exhaust vent of another building, like a rat escaping from a trap. The night was dark as ink, and the biting cold wind sliced against his face like knives. He paid no mind to it and immediately pulled out his phone to contact Lin Yue: "The plan has changed; meet at the usual place." After speaking, he quickly stowed his phone back in his pocket, scanning his surroundings warily to ensure he wasn’t being followed.
Inside the safe house, the dim light cast shadows across the room, and a faint musty smell lingered in the air. Lin Yue paced anxiously back and forth like an ant on a hot pan. Upon hearing a knock at the door, she swiftly drew her dagger and pressed it against the door frame, holding her breath and straining to listen for any sounds outside.
"It’s me," Chu Sheng’s voice came from outside, deep and clear.
After confirming his identity, Lin Yue quickly opened the door. Chu Sheng slipped inside, deftly locking the door behind him while activating Zhen Yan's Ability to scan for any trackers. Only when he was sure they were alone did he let out a long sigh of relief.
"How did it go?" Lin Yue asked impatiently, her tone laced with urgency and concern.
Chu Sheng remained silent for a moment before placing the document bag on the table with a dull thud. They exchanged glances, each seeing a weight of seriousness reflected in the other’s eyes—like two heavy stones pressing down on their hearts.
"Too smooth," Chu Sheng squinted as he lightly tapped his fingers on the table rhythmically. "Night Owl didn’t even try to stop me seriously; that’s not like him. Something’s off."
Lin Yue opened the document bag and suddenly noticed an unusual detail. "Wait, this compartment..." She carefully pried it open to reveal a damaged USB drive lying inside like a pearl covered in dust.
"Interesting." Chu Sheng took the USB Drive and examined it closely, noticing several irregular scratches on the surface that resembled some mysterious symbols. These scratches appeared chaotic at first glance, yet they subtly hinted at a certain pattern, like a string of enigmatic codes.
"Let me give it a try." Lin Yue took the USB Drive and plugged it into her laptop. A password input interface popped up, and she attempted several common passwords, all of which failed. "What the hell!" she muttered under her breath, her brow furrowed in frustration.
Chu Sheng stood behind her, his gaze fixed on the scratches, like a leopard stalking its prey. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. "Wait a minute, these scratches..." He observed closely and realized that the direction and depth of the scratches were remarkably similar to the "Heavenly Mechanism Code" commonly used by ancient martial families! Could it be...
"Try this." Chu Sheng recited a string of numbers, his tone steady and resolute.
Lin Yue quickly typed it in, and the progress bar on the screen began to move, wriggling like a crawling worm. Moments later, the USB Drive unlocked successfully! A folder appeared on the screen, its icon flickering with an eerie glow.
"What is this..." Both of them gasped in shock, as if doused with a bucket of cold water. The screen displayed a detailed action plan with the title "Warrior College Entrance Exam Secret Realm Raid Plan," written in bold red letters that were startling to behold.
"Have they lost their minds?" Lin Yue quickly skimmed through the contents of the file, her expression growing increasingly grim, resembling a flower on the verge of wilting. "They actually plan to attack multiple secret realms during the college entrance exams? The casualties would be catastrophic!"
Chu Sheng analyzed calmly, "No, this is precisely their goal. They intend to weaken the Warrior Association while simultaneously acquiring a large number of Ability Orbs—killing two birds with one stone." He pointed to a section of text in the plan. "Look here; they have already bribed some examiners and are preparing to disable the secret realm's defenses at a critical moment, coordinating from within."
At that moment, the Merit Book suddenly flickered with golden light, shining like a dazzling star:
[Major Task Discovered: Stop Heishan sect's Secret Realm Raid Plan]
[Task Reward: 10,000 Merit Points]
Chu Sheng's eyes brightened as if he had stumbled upon treasure; he immediately began to redeem his reward. A warm current flowed through him like a gentle stream nourishing his body. He felt his Rapid Ability significantly enhanced, and his physical condition became even more robust, as if he possessed boundless strength.
"An interesting discovery." Lin Yue suddenly pointed at a symbol on the screen. "I've seen this mark in ancient texts before. This is the 'Divine Mark,' which legend says can only be used by those recognized by the Evil God."
Chu Sheng's gaze sharpened, like a sword drawn from its sheath. "It seems that there truly is the shadow of the Evil God behind Heishan sect." He quickly flipped through the details of the plan. "This list is very useful to us; we can..."
Suddenly, the entire room plunged into darkness, rendering them unable to see even their own hands. A bone-chilling cold swept over them, as if they had fallen into an ice cellar. An eerie atmosphere filled the air, sending shivers down their spines.
"This is bad!" Chu Sheng instantly activated his Rapid Ability and seized Lin Yue's wrist.
Just as they were about to break free, a chilling voice echoed in the darkness, like the hiss of a venomous snake. "Want to run? It's too late..."
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