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The azure light illuminated the entire underground space, resembling a dreamlike palace. However, Lin Xi's heart was taut like a drawn bowstring; the surrounding silence was unsettling, and each step felt like touching an unknown taboo.
This place was unlike an ordinary ruin; it resembled some sort of control center. Chen Rui adjusted the analyzer while speaking, his tone laced with awe. The energy flow between the floating Shadow Stones was intricate, akin to a highly efficient network.
"We need to be careful," Lin Xi whispered, gripping her weapon tightly and scanning the area with vigilant eyes. Such a place would surely have guards.
The central structure might be the core of this location. Zhou Zheng pointed towards the massive Shadowstone Structure in the distance. "To get there, we have to cross this floating Shadow Stone area."
"There could be traps in the floating zone," Wang Ya stepped forward, shining a flashlight around. "How do we get through?"
Chen Rui quickly analyzed the data on the analyzer. "The energy flow between the Shadow Stones follows a pattern. If we step on inactive energy points according to this pulse frequency, we should be safe. If we step wrong, it might trigger an energy explosion."
"Stepping wrong could mean death?" Wang Ya chuckled wryly and shrugged. "What great news."
Following Chen Rui's analysis, the team cautiously advanced along the gaps in the energy flow of the Shadow Stones. Each step felt like walking on a knife's edge; one misstep could trigger danger.
"Stop!" Lin Xi suddenly raised her hand to signal.
Ahead, a Shadow Stone flickered briefly, emitting a faint vibration before a wave of blue-purple energy spread out. Although limited in range, it was enough to send chills down their spines.
"It seems that the traps here can change on their own," Chen Rui gritted his teeth. "I need to constantly adjust the frequency calculations."
In this heightened state of tension, they finally crossed the floating zone and reached the entrance of the central building.
The Shadowstone Structure was even larger than they had imagined, its surface covered in complex symbols and patterns that resembled some ancient script. Most striking was the door at its center, embedded with a massive Shadowstone Core that radiated intense Energy Fluctuation.
"This is the Shadow Stone Control Center?" Wang Ya gazed at the door, unable to suppress her curiosity. "What could be hidden inside?"
"We'll only know if we go in," Lin Xi approached the door and reached out to touch the Shadowstone Core. The cold sensation sent a shiver through her.
The door slowly opened, revealing a wide corridor. Unlike the blue-purple light outside, the interior lighting was much softer, with walls embedded with unknown glowing Crystals that emitted a warm orange glow.
These Crystals didn’t resemble Shadow Stones; they looked more like—Chen Rui crouched down to examine a fallen Crystal, his face displaying surprise. "Organic material?"
"Organic material?" Zhou Zheng frowned. "Isn't this place all about minerals?"
"It's a composite," Chen Rui explained. "These Crystals might be products of some biological entity combined with Shadow Stone energy, forming a unique structure."
"It sounds like Shadow Stones are alive," Wang Ya shuddered.
"Perhaps it's more complex than we imagined," Lin Xi murmured. "Be careful; I have a bad feeling about this."
At the end of the corridor lay a vast hall where a gigantic Shadow Stone Sphere floated at its center, slowly rotating while projecting countless intricate patterns and texts—like some kind of information stream.
"This is..." Chen Rui stared at the Shadow Stone Sphere, completely entranced. "Data Core?"
"What does it mean?" Lin Xi asked.
These patterns seem to be a kind of recording system that might hold all the information about the Shadow Stone, including its origins, characteristics, and even its uses. Chen Rui's voice trembled slightly with excitement. If we can decode this information, we might uncover the true secrets of the Shadow Stone!
Lin Xi frowned. "Don't forget, this is the Core Area of the Shadow Stone. If it recorded anything, it means that this information is extremely important to it."
"Exactly," Zhou Zheng whispered. "We didn't come here just to be bystanders."
As Chen Rui attempted to activate the analyzer to decode the Shadow Stone Sphere, a row of blue light pillars suddenly illuminated the hall, followed by a deep voice echoing through the air.
"Unauthorized personnel invading the Data Core will face consequences."
The voice was cold and emotionless, like a machine's whisper, yet carried an undeniable pressure.
"Is this the Intelligent Guard System?" Wang Ya drew her weapon, her gaze scanning the surroundings warily. "What have we triggered?"
"Not just a guard system," Chen Rui pointed at the projection of the Shadow Stone Sphere, his face turning even paler. "It’s detecting our identities."
"Identities? Of course we don't match!" Zhou Zheng shouted. "Think of a way to stop it!"
"Too late!" Lin Xi barked. "Prepare for battle!"
The Shadow Stone Sphere emitted a blinding light, and immediately, the surrounding blue light pillars began to coalesce into energy entities resembling Shadow Guardians, but more stable and aggressive.
"Combat team, spread out and cover Chen Rui!" Lin Xi ordered decisively while raising her gun and firing. The bullet accurately struck one energy entity, which merely trembled slightly before returning to its original state.
"Physical attacks are ineffective!" Wang Ya shouted. "These things are stronger than the previous Shadow Guardians!"
"Use energy disruption weapons!" Lin Xi quickly switched her weapon to buy time for Chen Rui to complete the decoding!
The battle in the Shadow Stone hall erupted as team members relied on their extensive combat experience to engage with the guard energy entities. The number of enemies continued to increase, and pressure mounted steadily.
Chen Rui's hands flew over the keyboard, sweat already beading on his forehead. "Just give me a moment! I'm almost there!"
"A moment?" Lin Xi gritted her teeth, her gaze sharp. "Then let's buy enough time!"
Just as her words fell, a more powerful Energy Fluctuation spread from the Shadow Stone Sphere, causing the hall's lighting to intensify dramatically and making the movements of the guard energy entities even swifter.
"Lin Xi, we can't hold on much longer!" Zhou Zheng's voice was filled with urgency.
Lin Xi took a deep breath, her eyes fixed on the Shadow Stone Sphere. "We cannot fail!"
To be continued...
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