Back when Zhao Ziyang was in the Dragon Group, Mu Chenglong was one of his subordinates. The two weren't just superior and subordinate; they were more like master and disciple.
Zhao Ziyang personally trained him, teaching Mu Chenglong many skills and combat experience, which led to the Mu Chenglong of today.
Seeing Mu Chenglong's complicated expression, Zhao Ziyang was slightly stunned, then gave a bitter smile. "Little Long, years have flown by. You've changed quite a bit, and your strength is also impressive!"
"Captain..." Mu Chenglong clenched his fists.
When Zhao Ziyang was wanted and even pursued, Mu Chenglong hadn't offered him any help for the sake of his family. Mu Chenglong felt he couldn't face him now.
"I'm no longer your captain, nor am I a member of the Dragon Group!"
"I'm just someone who made mistakes!" Zhao Ziyang sighed slightly.
Mu Chenglong shook his head. In his heart, the other man had always been his captain, his master!
It was precisely because he regarded Zhao Ziyang as a role model that Mu Chenglong had been extremely strict with himself and his team over the years, leading to his current achievements.
Zhao Ziyang said no more. He nodded to Ye Cangtian and walked towards the base.
Behind him, Misha hurriedly said, "Let's go!"
Soon, dozens of Pandora's elites marched grandly into the base.
Many major powers were participating in this expedition to the ruins. Two out of the three top powers from the Mercenary Alliance had sent teams, and even a large assassin organization like Skynet was mixed within the crowd of thousands.
Ye Cangtian's lips curved upwards as he chuckled, "With so many factions involved, it seems this expedition will be very interesting!"
Of course, out of the thousands entering the ruins, it was uncertain how many would emerge alive.
Although this was a minor ruin, its danger level was likely not low.
It was known that in ruins, any communication equipment, firearms, and so on were unusable. What about armed forces that dominated with equipment outside, once they entered, what difference would they have from ordinary people?
The only ones truly effective in ruins would be experts from the Dark Association and the Temple of Light, or organizations with strong inherent power like Pandora.
"Alright, we should probably head in too!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at the periphery. Although there were still many scattered teams approaching, it was time for them to go in and join the fray!
...
Inside the base.
In a work hall located more than ten meters underground within a building, the usual bustling staff had already been evacuated.
Now, there were only many armed soldiers from the Saudi royal family, merely maintaining order.
One of the passages led in the direction of the ruins.
"Sister, it's really dangerous inside. If you, an ordinary person, go in, no one can protect you!" Shangguan Yun was currently trying to persuade Shangguan Yanran.
Just as everyone was preparing to enter the passage, Shangguan Yanran suddenly requested to enter the ruins for research, which terrified Shangguan Yun.
However, no matter how Shangguan Yun persuaded her, she insisted on entering the ruins.
"Brother knows your research is very important now, but we can completely do research at the entrance of the ruins!"
"You just don't understand!"
Shangguan Yanran was somewhat stubborn, or perhaps very dedicated to research. At this moment, she even threatened, "If you don't let me in, I can go in by myself after you do!"
Shangguan Yun felt extremely frustrated. His sister had always been obedient and never caused her family worry, but for some reason, she was so stubborn this time.
He couldn't help but look to Ye Cangtian for help.
Ye Cangtian shrugged. Back at the Saudi royal castle hotel, Shangguan Yanran had already mentioned this to him, seemingly for her teacher's unfinished research.
However, for an ordinary person, especially a weak woman like Shangguan Yanran, entering the ruins was indeed too dangerous. He didn't dare to agree without authorization, so he left Shangguan Yun to deal with the headache!
But unexpectedly.
The next moment, Shangguan Yun, out of helplessness, finally said, "Alright, I promise you. But after entering the ruins, you must follow Big Brother. Only with him can I feel at ease!"
"Okay, then after I go in, I'll follow Brother Ye!" Shangguan Yanran nodded happily.
Seeing that the siblings seemed to have come to an agreement, Ye Cangtian's face darkened slightly.
"Wait a moment! Shangguan Yun, what do you mean?"
"Ahem, Big Brother, it's not that my sister is too stubborn, and I can't do anything about it? I don't trust anyone else, so I'm letting her follow you!" Shangguan Yun said awkwardly.
"No, I have other things to do then and might not go with you," Ye Cangtian shook his head.
He had other matters, such as transforming into a Xuan-level deacon of the Dark Association to contact their members.
In this situation, the identity of a Dark Association member seemed more convenient!
Of course, more importantly, he didn't want to bring along a burden like Shangguan Yanran.
...
Ten minutes later, everyone set off again, entering the passage.
As for Shangguan Yanran, it was finally decided that she would follow the team. With Shangguan Yun and Mu Chenglong, members of the Dragon Group, present, as long as there were no unforeseen circumstances, there shouldn't be any danger.
The other few research professors who came with Shangguan Yanran stayed behind because they needed to conduct research on the surface.
Along a long passage.
After walking for a few minutes, everyone finally reached the end. However, the end was not a wall but a faintly discernible halo.
Compared to the entrance of the island ruin they had visited last time, this ruin entrance looked clearer and more stable!
This was a truly opened ruin.
"Everyone just walk through here! Mu Chenglong, you few go ahead, no problem?" Ye Cangtian inquired.
If it were before, Mu Chenglong and the others might have been somewhat displeased, as being sent to the front meant facing the greatest danger.
However, Ye Cangtian had spoken up for them earlier, so Mu Chenglong didn't mind too much at the moment. He signaled to his teammates, and then they walked ahead, serving as the vanguard!
Passing through the area of the halo, Mu Chenglong, who entered first, directly disappeared.
This magical scene surprised many, truly broadening their horizons.
Everyone entered the halo one after another, entering the ruin.
The siblings Shangguan Yanran and Shangguan Yun also entered, and Xu Shian stepped in with excitement.
Ye Cangtian walked at the very back and casually asked two armed soldiers by the entrance, "Where is your Great Priest?"
"Yes, the Great Priest has already gone in!"
An armed soldier replied, then remembered something and added, "By the way, the Great Priest asked me to tell King Noah that this entrance is random, and King Noah should be mentally prepared!"
"Random?"
Ye Cangtian was stunned. This meant that everyone entering the ruin would appear in a different location?
In other words, Shangguan Yun and the others might be scattered after entering?
Damn it, why didn't the Great Priest say so earlier!
Ye Cangtian's heart skipped a beat, and he then quickly walked towards the entrance, stepping through the halo.
In his perception, as he crossed the halo, it felt as if he had misstepped and his entire body plunged downwards.
But soon his feet landed on the ground, and his surroundings changed.
Immediately after, Ye Cangtian looked ahead, his expression turning blank.