The destination was within reach, as long as they entered Laboratory No. 3…
Well, it wasn't safe either!
This time, the restricted zone was a bit different. Instead of directly assigning three restricted zone missions for the chosen ones to tackle, it had provided prerequisite tasks, and then…
When they were given prerequisite tasks, even an idiot would know there would be follow-ups!
However, no matter what, it would eventually come to a conclusion.
But it seemed that reaching a conclusion wouldn't be that easy!
Rumble, rumble!
Suddenly, a thunderous roar came from the ground ahead.
The next moment, cracks began to appear, and the surrounding buildings started to shake, as if an earthquake had struck.
Soon, with the continuous cracking of the ground, a giant turtle suddenly emerged from beneath the earth.
The turtle was about four to five meters tall, not an ordinary mutated creature. Its back was covered with large patches of crystal-like spikes, and its head also had a small section, making it look like a small crystal mountain.
Bai Ye licked his lips. The Rhine Company had finally brought out the big guns.
Crystallized mutated creatures were, of course, another spectacle orchestrated by the Rhine Company.
There was no need to mention the crystals. Mutated creatures generally couldn't pass through roadblocks, and the slums served as a natural barrier.
The barbed wire fences on the outskirts of the slums couldn't withstand mutated creatures, so occasionally, mutated creatures would indeed attack the slums.
Then, naturally, there would be combat. With mutated creatures being intercepted in the slums, there was no impact on the affluent districts.
Of course, there were no people in the mirrored area, but the roadblocks were sufficient to intercept mutated creatures. Therefore, the only explanation was that the mutated creatures had been captured by the Rhine Company.
As Bai Ye pondered, he glanced up at a building to his side and saw Yimi holding a sniper rifle.
"Damn it!"
Bai Ye cursed immediately. That gesture clearly indicated that he was washing his hands of the situation and leaving Bai Ye to deal with the crystallized giant turtle himself.
This was clearly an effort, but not a full commitment. It could also be interpreted as a way to wear Bai Ye down. For now, as long as the crystallized giant turtle was dealt with, they could enter Laboratory No. 3, and Yimi didn't think Bai Ye couldn't handle it.
So…
Time to show off!
Bai Ye quickly crossed his hands, continuously changing his sword techniques.
The next moment, the Thunderclap Purple Lightning and the Blazing Phoenix Fire vibrated incessantly, and the humming of swords filled the air.
The twin swords transformed into lightning and fire, descending towards the crystallized giant turtle. However, they didn't strike the turtle directly but landed on either side of it.
Then…
With a boom!
A bolt of purple lightning and a stream of fire, spinning clockwise, formed a massive circle, enclosing the crystallized giant turtle in the center.
Thunderfire Heaven's Tribulation (Thunderclap Purple Lightning and Blazing Phoenix Fire can simultaneously set up a sword formation, the effects of lightning and tribulation fire can be superimposed and amplified by 15%)
As the blue and red, dual-colored formation circle took shape, a huge noise followed.
Lightning flashed continuously, emitting a piercing crackling sound, while the spreading flames kept exploding, rumble, rumble, with fireballs continuously shattering.
The crystallized giant turtle began to advance, its speed not fast, but its mountain-like body was intimidating. However, the moment the crystallized giant turtle reached the edge of the formation circle…
With a boom, a pillar of lightning erupted from the outer edge of the formation circle, like a prison, trapping the crystallized giant turtle within.
The sky suddenly turned a fiery red, and then streaks of heavenly fire began to descend from above, continuously smashing downwards.
Rumble, rumble, rumble!
The sound of explosions echoed continuously.
The flames repeatedly struck the ground and the crystallized giant turtle, the continuous bombardment being incredibly terrifying.
The ground could no longer withstand such a terrifying impact and began to collapse. Soon, a large section of it shattered, revealing the underground sewage system below.
The surrounding buildings, due to the ground's collapse, began to crumble, turning into piles of ruins or sinking directly into the earth.
After a while, as the dense black smoke dissipated, the crystallized giant turtle had been smashed beyond recognition. The crystals on its body were completely shattered, and its body seemed to be torn apart. Beneath the broken shell, only lumps of rotten flesh remained.
After eliminating the crystallized giant turtle, Bai Ye looked back at the distant buildings. Yimi had already fled.
Bai Ye couldn't help but narrow his eyes. It seemed Yimi's target was indeed not Allen and the others. In that case, there shouldn't be any conflict between them. So why had he confronted Bai Ye earlier?
"Could it be the restricted zone?"
Bai Ye's eyebrows shot up. This was not impossible.
Of course, it was still speculation, and the answer remained elusive.
Because, although Bai Ye had been to the Ruined City in his previous life and had entered the restricted zones in this area, he had never actually entered the restricted zones of the mirrored world.
At that time, a portion of the chosen ones could already explore the future technology areas. The Ruined City, as an entry-level area for future technology, was naturally everyone's first choice.
Therefore, when Bai Ye arrived at the Ruined City, the mirrored world was no longer a secret, and the restricted zones of the mirrored world had already been opened. The mirrored world had transformed from a restricted zone location into a dangerous area, becoming a place for everyone to hunt crystal people and crystal mutated creatures.
Thinking about it now, if Yimi had opened the restricted zone, then the problem might lie with the restricted zone itself.
While Bai Ye was contemplating, Allen also led the way, quickly climbing over the ruins.
"Let's go!" Bai Ye snapped back to attention, temporarily dismissing the thoughts in his mind, and pointed forward, "Into Laboratory No. 3."
Laboratory No. 3, in reality, didn't look much like a laboratory.
It was a domed, hemispherical, technologically advanced building. To be honest, rather than a laboratory, it looked more like a museum or an exhibition hall.
Upon entering, there was a large hall, with many conceptualized technological products around. Some projectors would cast holographic projections of certain technological products.
However…
"You have completed the restricted zone mission, providing cover for the exploration team to enter Laboratory No. 3. Mission reward: Gonzalez's Vulcan Gatling (Energy Version) x1."
"You have completed the restricted zone mission, providing cover for the exploration team to enter Laboratory No. 3, triggering the restricted zone mission for Laboratory No. 3."
"Restricted Zone Mission 1: Successfully enter the core area of Laboratory No. 3 (Crystal Separation and Extraction Facility). Mission reward: Crystallization ability or a random black-quality technological weapon x1."
"Restricted Zone Mission 2: Defeat Dr. Dale. Mission reward: Crystallization ability or a random black-quality technological weapon x1."
"Restricted Zone Mission 3: Destroy the crystal energy extraction instrument. Mission reward: A random red-quality technological weapon x1."
The moment Bai Ye and his group entered the hall, the restricted zone missions were triggered.