Chapter 11 A Glimmer of Hope

After thinking about it for a moment, she figured that this wild idea might actually work. So Qianchengxue replied without hesitation,

"Okay!"

Thus, the two began to work. Since they didn't have any proper tools, they could only use his Moyin sword.

Although the digging process was arduous, it couldn't stop them. With the enhancements of gene evolution, their pure physical strength far exceeded that of normal people. Digging a pit was naturally not a problem.

Several hours later, Su Mo and Qianchengxue successfully dug a deep pit along the pipeline.

They saw the giant pipeline buried at the bottom.

Su Mo directly drew Moyin, slashing at the pipeline. The sharp Moyin cut the pipe segment open.

Dense green mist diffused from inside. Su Mo and Qianchengxue felt a little nauseous when they smelled it. However, this virus didn't have much effect on the two who had undergone gene and Ember evolution.

"Go in?"

Su Mo looked up at Qianchengxue, asking tentatively.

"Go in!"

Qianchengxue drew her automatic pistol and responded without hesitation.

The two of them didn't hesitate and drilled into the pipeline in the direction of Qilong City.

The inside of the pipeline was pitch black, and almost nothing could be seen. At this moment, Qianchengxue took out two black short sticks from her backpack. She twisted the two short sticks in opposite directions, and they lit up instantly. These were two fluorescent sticks, and she handed one back to Su Mo.

"Here!"

"Thanks."

Su Mo took it.

Originally, this was nothing, but when he looked up, he was stunned, and then lowered his head in embarrassment.

"Su Mo, what are you doing? Hurry up!"

Qianchengxue, who was crawling ahead to clear the way, turned her head and asked in confusion when she saw that Su Mo hadn't followed.

"Oh, okay, I'm coming."

Su Mo replied慌乱.

Soon, the two moved forward along the pipeline. The further they crawled, the wider the pipeline became.

After crawling for an unknown amount of time, the two were able to stand up and walk inside.

"Su Mo, do you think we can reach Qilong City if we just keep walking like this?"

"It's very likely, but my biggest concern is whether the main force can capture Qilong City. If we enter Qilong City and they haven't captured it, we might be walking right into the tiger's mouth."

Su Mo said after estimating the situation.

"That's true, but if that really happens, it would be quite interesting. We'd be capturing Qilong City even before the main force."

Qianchengxue was in a good mood, and even her voice carried a hint of warmth.

Su Mo was slightly surprised. He thought for a moment.

"It seems like that's really the case."

...

Three days later, inside the central control room of Qilong City's underground, artificial intelligence, before its eyes, constantly flickering square virtual images.

Within each virtual image, the captured images were of the current battle.

Without a doubt, the external invading enemies had already entered Qilong City and were engaged in a mixed battle with a large number of super-biological puppet monsters.

Among them, the Fourth Generation Bio-Mechanical Armor · Kwasi was listed as a high-level dangerous existence.

"High-level dangerous existence, estimated combat power value 130000, generating response plan..."

"Plan A, dispatch IV Generation Bio-Mechanical Armor · Moz克斯!"

"Backup plan, high-intensity CDW-02 type nuclear mine, to nuke everything on the ground..."

...

Just then, another prompt popped up.

"Prompt, unknown life forms have entered Qilong City through the pipeline."

"Generating response plan!"

"Plan A, heat the pipeline!"

"Backup plan, dispatch pipeline cleaners..."

...

Inside the dark pipeline, Su Mo and Qianchengxue walked cautiously. At this time, they encountered a very troublesome problem, which was that the pipeline began to fork.

"Which way should we go?"

Su Mo asked with a headache.

Qianchengxue stood at the fork, closed her eyes, and sensed for a moment before saying,

"The poisonous mist is blowing from the front left, so it should be right to go this way."

"Okay."

Su Mo nodded.

The two continued to walk inside. To be honest, the silent and long pipeline was very depressing, making people unconsciously feel fear.

After walking for a while, Su Mo felt increasingly hot, his breathing became rapid, and fine sweat began to ooze from his forehead.

"Qianchengxue, do you feel hot?"

"Yes, are we going to the combustion chamber?"

Qianchengxue was also a little unbearable from the heat. After all, the Third Generation protection suits they were wearing were damaged in many places and had lost most of their effectiveness. Although she didn't know how hot the temperature was inside the pipeline, her body was already feeling noticeably uncomfortable.

"Hold on a little longer, let's see if there are any other forks later."

Su Mo calmly comforted her.

"Okay."

Qianchengxue nodded in response.

The two continued to move forward, but the temperature became higher and higher. Su Mo felt that his back was completely soaked.

Su Mo took a deep breath and then took off his damaged mechanical combat armor, leaving only his shoes. But even so, it was still very uncomfortable. He hesitated for a moment and took off his shirt as well, revealing a very strong physique.

At this time, Qianchengxue also took off her damaged close-fitting Third Generation mechanical armor. Her close-fitting clothes inside were soaked and clung tightly to her exquisite figure.

Sweat mixed with the fragrance of her body diffused.

Su Mo, who was at close range, smelled this scent, and his throat couldn't help but feel a little dry, and his heart also began to stir.

The two inadvertently glanced at each other, subconsciously averted their gazes, and Qianchengxue's cheeks suddenly flushed.

They continued to move forward without saying a word.

As they walked, when passing a corner of the pipeline, Su Mo's eyes swept over the top of the metal pipe wall, and he suddenly stopped. He felt like something had moved.

"What's wrong?"

Qianchengxue asked in confusion.

Su Mo took the fluorescent stick in his hand and carefully illuminated the pipeline above his head. Suddenly, he saw a hidden camera.

He didn't hesitate and swung Moyin, slashing down and smashing the camera. He said in a low voice,

"It's a probe. We're being watched."

"You're saying there are still people alive in Qilong City?"

Qianchengxue asked in disbelief. After being in Xinghuan for so long, she hadn't seen a single living person.

"It may not be a living person. Don't forget how distorted the technology is in this world. There may be uncontrolled artificial intelligence. Of course, this is just my guess, but no matter what the truth is, our current situation is very dangerous. We should have been discovered. The reason why the pipeline is so hot is probably because they're taking measures to eliminate us."

Su Mo said calmly.

"Then what should I do now?"

"We can't continue forward. They should be preparing to deal with us. Let's find another exit!"

As Su Mo spoke, he began to knock on the surrounding metal pipelines.

Qianchengxue immediately reacted and also began to knock on the surrounding metal pipeline walls to see where it was hollow so she could break through.

It turned out that the pipeline above where the camera was smashed was hollow when Su Mo knocked on it.

"It's here!"

Su Mo didn't hesitate and began to swing Moyin, starting to chop at the pipeline wall.

*Ding*