Contact with Shangguan Yanran has been established, and now all that remains is to wait for Scorpion and the others to arrive.
As for how to rescue Shangguan Yanran and the other three professors from under so many watchful eyes, Ye Cangtian had already devised a plan!
However, the ruins below did pique Ye Cangtian's interest.
While he didn't know exactly what lay within the ruins, the Dark Association's massive mobilization, even with the presence of Earth-level experts, indicated that something they needed was indeed inside!
Meanwhile.
At the entrance to the ruins, over a dozen Profound-level experts wore grim expressions. Even the Earth-level expert, Lord Purple Dragon, gazed intently at the thin energy shield.
After a long pause, Lord Purple Dragon spoke gravely, "Although the entrance to the ruins has opened, it remains somewhat unstable."
"My Lord, shall we force our way in?" a Profound-level expert asked.
"I don't think so. Not to mention the numerous stone figures in the outer passages, the interior might be even more dangerous. If we force our way in, casualties will be considerable!"
"Then what should we do? We've kidnapped so many research personnel and finally managed to get the ruins opened ahead of schedule. Are we really going to wait a year or a half?"
A group of Profound-level experts began to argue.
Everyone was quite eager about the ruins, as entering them represented many opportunities, powerful opportunities.
However, the ruins also came with infinite dangers, where people could die!
Lord Purple Dragon sighed lightly and then said, "I have already requested reinforcements from headquarters. Lan Yue will be bringing people over, and with them, exploring the ruins will be considerably easier for us."
While not the first time exploring ruins, this particular set was larger than ordinary ones. One could infer this from the hundreds of stone figures discovered in the outer passages.
Larger ruins meant more resources, but also proportionally more danger.
Lord Purple Dragon paused again and added, "However, before that, I plan to lead a group to enter ahead of time. Of course, casualties might be high. Who is willing to lead a team into the ruins with me?"
"This..." The Profound-level experts exchanged glances.
They all knew that being among the first to enter the ruins was, to put it nicely, being a vanguard, and to put it bluntly, being cannon fodder.
At such a time, naturally, no one wanted to be that sucker.
"Since no one is willing, then each faction will send out two subordinates. Among the Profound-level experts, you two will accompany me!" Lord Purple Dragon then pointed to two Silver Masks.
Those two Profound-level experts felt as if they had just swallowed excrement. Of course, their subordinate Yellow-level members had suffered too many casualties, leaving them with few subordinates.
This could be considered a punishment from the organization!
The other Silver Masks secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As for sending out two subordinates, they could easily pick two disobedient or less capable ones from their Yellow-level members!
It was certainly better than personally entering the ruins as cannon fodder, wasn't it?
"Alright, everyone get ready. We will enter the ruins after dark!"
...
Dozens of nautical miles from the island, a submarine was making its way underwater.
Inside the submarine, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward!
Gao Xiong couldn't help but tug at Xu Shian's arm and whispered, "That guy wearing glasses, what exactly is his... fetish?"
He was referring to Viper.
Because this fellow had been very enthusiastic the whole way, constantly chatting with a few people, asking for their contact information, phone numbers, and so on.
Especially Feng Ling, the only female in the team, this lewd fellow had almost asked what color bra she was wearing.
Of course, these things could be understood. After all, men were a bit lustful, which was normal!
But this guy didn't even spare his male compatriots, asking for their phone numbers for what purpose?
Xu Shian's expression was awkward. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "He probably... wants to see what kind of adult videos you usually browse on your phones, or if you have any nice photos saved!"
"..."
Gao Xiong swallowed with difficulty, patting his phone. Fortunately, this satellite phone of his had no other functions.
This guy in glasses was indeed a pervert!
However, it was fortunate that Scorpion, who was piloting the submarine, seemed much more reliable. Apart from wearing a thick overcoat that seemed a bit odd, everything else appeared normal!
Not only Gao Xiong thought this way, but his several team members were also thinking the same.
At this moment, Scorpion, while piloting the submarine, was discussing mechanical principles with the sniper, Xiao Le.
From small things like firearms and ammunition to large things like fighter jets, submarines, and nuclear bombs, this guy spoke with great clarity and was proficient in everything.
Not only was Xiao Le listening with keen interest, but the other team members were also listening attentively!
"Brother Scorpion, aren't you hot wearing such thick clothes?" Feng Ling asked with some confusion.
Because the submarine was traveling hundreds of meters underwater, the temperature inside was somewhat high. Especially since this thing was a product of World War II, so forget about air conditioning and cooling.
Everyone was feeling hot. Even Gao Xiong, who usually liked wearing trench coats, had long since taken off his jacket. But Scorpion was still wearing his military overcoat.
"Well, you're right, it is a bit hot!"
Scorpion wiped the sweat from his forehead, then started to take off his coat and said, "Xiao Le, help me put my clothes away!"
Xiao Le nodded, placed his sniper rifle aside, and took the military overcoat.
"Huh?"
It was quite heavy! Xiao Le lifted it suspiciously. As he opened the coat, his pupils suddenly enlarged, and he trembled in fear. The coat slipped from his grasp and fell to the ground.
Hand grenades rolled out of the coat one by one.
What's more, where the coat was open, various bombs, grenades, and other explosives met everyone's eyes.
"Holy crap!"
"Holy hell!"
Xiao Le almost jumped away in terror, while Hao Zi and Feng Ling took several steps back, their faces ashen.
Hiding so many powerful weapons inside a coat was simply terrifying!
What if it got hit? The entire submarine would probably be blown to pieces in an instant! They would all perish at this depth of several hundred meters, with no hope of survival!
Scorpion looked back at the pale-faced crowd with a calm expression, "What are you all so afraid of? It's no big deal."
Xiao Le swallowed with difficulty and asked tentatively, "Brother Scorpion, are these models?"
Scorpion rolled his eyes, "Models? Am I stupid? Why would I bring models? Wouldn't that be tiring?"
So they were real? The crowd was speechless.
You carry them around like this? Aren't you afraid of bumping them or scratching them, and being blown to smithereens at any moment?
Xu Shian, seeing everyone's distressed expressions, couldn't help but gloat inwardly. He had told them earlier that both of these guys were abnormal, but you people refused to believe him!
While everyone was still recovering from their shock, the entire submarine suddenly seemed to collide with something, and the hull vibrated.
In an instant, everyone was thrown around, falling in disarray. The round hand grenades also rolled about. Gao Xiong, with quick reflexes, grabbed these grenades to prevent them from exploding upon impact.
"Scorpion, how did you drive the submarine!" Viper steadied his glasses and cursed.
"My apologies, we just hit a reef!"
Scorpion turned back and offered a sheepish apology, confidently adding, "But everyone, don't worry, the hull is only slightly damaged. It won't affect much!"
"..." Everyone felt as if they had just walked through the gates of hell.
This was hundreds of meters underwater, and hitting a reef had little effect? It could easily lead to everyone perishing at the bottom of the sea!
Gao Xiong's cheek twitched fiercely. Fine! It seemed neither of these two was reliable!