Ling Cage: Enhanced Nanosteel Suit at the Start

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Chapter 173 Shadow Revenge

Fanti raised his head, looked directly into Chen Yuan's eyes, and said frankly, "I've thought it through. I want to join the Shadow Society and contribute to the Lighthouse."

She continued, “In the past, I followed the shadow of the Lord of Light and Shadow, ignoring the true needs of the Beacon. What the Beacon truly needs are the living people; they need a better life, not empty dogma. I see the changes you have brought, though forceful, they are effective. Please allow me to join the Shadow Order. I hope to help the Beacon become better in my own way.”

Her statement contrasted sharply with Charles's.

One stems from cold-blooded calculations of reality and an undying ambition; the other arises from a need to rediscover and pursue a purer belief after the collapse of faith.

Chen Yuan looked at the two of them: one was a sharp blade that rebuilt its ambition in another way after its pride was shattered, and the other was a pioneer who broke free of mental shackles and sought a new path.

He nodded slightly, wondering what these two guys were up to.

"can."

Chen Yuan said to Fanti, then glanced at the two of them, "Remember what I said today. I don't care whether what you said is true or false. The future of the Lighthouse doesn't need empty slogans, it only needs results. Go and rest now. I'll contact you later."

Charles and Vatican bowed simultaneously, then turned and left the hall one after the other.

……

The next day.

Chen Yuan hovered in mid-air, the deep galactic energy path of the Loongson 9 suit flowing quietly in the dim light of the day. The three pairs of mechanical wings on his back adjusted their angles slightly, maintaining a silent stillness.

In the center of the open-air plaza, Charles the Abyss, Senger the Shadow Executioner, and Vanti the Shadow Attendant, along with 2000 Shadow Soldiers, stood ready for battle.

Since the last invasion by the Sea-Land Alliance and the encounter with the people of Mechanical City, Chen Yuan had marked their location.

Dragonheart locked onto them, but with the attack of the Winged Beasts and dealing with troubles in Dragonbone Village, he didn't have time to attend to them.

Now that they finally have the time, and the power of the Lighthouse has increased several times over, they have enough strength to take revenge.

Therefore, he decided to lead Charles, Sengge, and others to seek revenge, while Mark's Shadow Squad stayed behind at the lighthouse.

With everything ready, Chen Yuan led the way and set off.

The location of the Loongson marker is not far, about 80 kilometers from the lighthouse, but the coordinates of these people have not moved, and it is unknown whether they have encountered some problem.

It turns out that after rescuing Hailong and his two companions, the elite team from Mechanical City did not return to Mechanical City immediately, but instead continued to complete their unfinished mission.

After completing their mission, they wanted to return to the Mechanical City, but they were attacked by the Winged Beasts. In order not to cause a bigger commotion, they had no choice but to flee for their lives and eventually took refuge in a cave to rest for the time being.

They stayed there for several days, but they were ready to break out, having already figured out the basic combat capabilities of the Ghost Wing Beasts.

Little did they know, Chen Yuan and his men had already surrounded the cave, and this time they probably wouldn't be able to escape.

Outside the cave, on Chen Yuan's mask, the terrain surrounding the entire cave and the internal heat sources and energy reactions were clearly displayed through data shared with the Shadow Soldiers and his own sensors.

"18 heat sources, the energy response intensity is consistent with the characteristics of mechanically modified beings and awakened beings of the Land-Sea Alliance. There are simple defensive fortifications and energy fluctuations at the entrance, which may be a trap."

Chen Yuan's voice rang out in the Shadow Legion channel, "Sengge, launch a strong attack from the north to draw fire. Vatican, infiltrate from the east to create chaos. Charles, provide support from the west to block any breakout attempts. I will personally blockade the south. Shadow soldiers, advance in unison and compress their space. Remember, try to capture Sea Dragon and Vortex alive, the rest... kill without mercy."

With Loongson uploading data and images, there's no fear of Shadow Soldiers killing the wrong target.

"Yes, Lord City Lord."

Seng responded seriously, his Arbiter mech like a ferocious beast awakening, its heavy four legs striding forward as it charged towards the northern cave entrance, its massive shield held horizontally in front of it.

"Purify these strays for the will of the Shadow Lord."

Vatican's voice was filled with religious fervor. The optical camouflage on the surface of the Arbiter mech fluctuated and disappeared instantly into the shadows of the rocks on the east side. Fifty Shadow Soldiers quietly followed.

"give it to me."

Charles spoke succinctly, piloting the Abysswalker armor into flight, all weapons already locked onto all possible exits on the west side.

Two hundred shadow soldiers spread out silently like a black tide, forming a tight encirclement. The muzzles of their standard energy rifles gleamed with an eerie light as they pressed inward step by step.

Inside the cave, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

"Damn it, we're surrounded! The energy signal is extremely strong. The data shows it's the people from the Lighthouse, it's Chen Yuan!"

Huayou abruptly raised his head, and the signal receiving array in his head implant went off in a frenzy. His face instantly turned deathly pale.

"Then let's start the war. Those who don't want to die, show us what you've got."

Hailong's voice was calm, but the hand gripping the bioresonance trident betrayed the tremor within him.

He hadn't expected Chen Yuan, the master of the lighthouse, to be so vengeful, and to be able to find this place so precisely. Something was wrong, but he didn't have time to think about it anymore.

"Bearings, hold the entrance. Pistons and welding torches, cover the north with fire. Flywheels and springs, watch the flanks. Vortex, you guys charge ahead. The rest of you provide support as needed. We can't fight head-on. After the battle, each of us will blast open our own tunnels and escape in different directions."

The Mechanical City raiding team, led by Forge, swiftly issued orders. The heavy four-legged chassis began to turn, and the multi-missile pods on its back were already activated.

Hearing this, others nodded.

"Bang... Boom!"

To the north, Seng led 50 Shadow Soldiers in an attack.

The makeshift trap at the entrance of the cave was a pre-set explosive device that he directly destroyed.

Sengge slammed the Judgment Hammer from his right arm into the ground.

"Fire!"

Piston roared, and the huge hydraulic impact gauntlet slammed into the cave wall, shaking down countless rocks. At the same time, the weapon on his shoulder unleashed a barrage of firepower towards the outside of the cave.

The missile pod on the back of the forge fired several missiles with trailing flames straight at Seng!

Seng didn't dodge or evade; the honeycomb-shaped force field on the surface of the shield was instantly activated, and a layer of pale golden energy barrier appeared.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!!"

The missile struck the barrier and exploded, sending flames soaring into the sky and billowing smoke, but the barrier only flickered violently and did not break.

……

Mech Files: The Arbiter!

Seng's Arbiter mech is a heavy defensive mech.

It is unusually large, more than two sizes larger than a regular mecha.

The shoulder armor is extremely thick, and there is a short, stout tower structure on the back, which houses the command and support system.

With heavy-duty protective guards and wide footplates with grip studs, you can stand as stable as a mountain.

His left arm has a giant composite shield that, when deployed, can cover a small squad behind him.

The shield's surface has a honeycomb-shaped force field, which can instantly generate a regional protective force field to briefly withstand high-intensity energy impacts.

The hammer of judgment is mounted on the right arm.

A massive mechanical power hammer that can release high-intensity shockwaves when it strikes the ground, impacting a fan-shaped area in front of it and causing a dizzying effect. It is specifically designed to counteract and damage the skeletal structure of Devouring Beasts.

The tower on its back can unfold to extend multiple robotic arms.

The robotic arm can extend to attack enemies unexpectedly.

Large stabilizing stakes pop out from the legs and pierce the ground, entering a defensive mode that greatly enhances defensive capabilities.

This mech is well-balanced in terms of attack, defense, and speed.

Chapter 174 Immediate Interrogation

Meanwhile, on the east side.

"Huh, what is that?"

A scream came from a member of the Mechanical City team.

A pure white figure appeared as if by teleportation; it was Vatican's Arbiter mech. The Commandment Beam Spear in her hand pierced the energy core of a gear that was moving.

"The enemy has entered. Be careful."

The probe shouted, his enhanced senses detecting a subtle distortion of light, but the next moment, the Arbiter mech activated its sonic jammer.

A piercing mental noise and intense glare instantly enveloped the eastern area, causing several members of the Mechanical City and the Deep Sea Squad to experience splitting headaches and fall into brief chaos.

"Water curtain!"

With a wave of his hands, Vortex instantly pumped up the humid air and water from the ground inside the cave, forming a huge rotating water curtain that temporarily blocked the view from the east and also interfered with the penetration of optical camouflage and energy weapons to some extent.

……

Mech Files: The Inquisitor!

The Vatican's Arbiter mech is a high-speed assault mental interference type mech.

The body is slender, with lines that are sharp and eerie in a Gothic style.

The design closely resembles a tight-fitting battle armor, emphasizing agility. The face is adorned with an inquisitor's mask, while the shoulder armor features sharp, wing-like designs.

The fuselage is covered with tiny lenses and luminous stripes.

Equipped with a false light camouflage system, it can actively refract and mimic ambient light to achieve advanced optical camouflage, making it almost invisible.

As it moves, it leaves only streaks of afterimages and flowing light, like a silent judgment.

Discipline Beam Spear: A foldable, long-handled beam spear that releases a high-energy particle beam from its tip, possessing extremely strong penetrating power.

It produces a loud buzzing sound when attacked, which has a mental interference effect on living beings, making it a powerful tool for carrying out holy judgments.

The Redemption Blade can unleash barbed light blades from the back of its hands, and is equipped with a sonic jammer on its back, which can also release a wide range of mental noise and intense flashes.

……

"Got you!"

With a cold shout, Ratchet's railgun, integrated into his right arm, instantly locked onto a white figure that had briefly become visible due to interference.

But, just as he was about to pull the trigger...

"call out!"

Chen Yuan's figure descended on the west entrance like a demon god. The energy light path on the Dragon Core 9 battle suit was dazzling. He casually destroyed the opponent's ranged threat with a sword.

"Let's not beat around the bush, I want to roast you all alive." Chen Yuan's voice came through his mask. His flamethrower hadn't been used in a long time. His gaze was fixed on the sea dragon and the forge in the crowd.

"Everyone, break out immediately."

The battle has completely broken out!

With limited space inside the cave, the two sides engaged in close-quarters melee.