154: Sacrifice Formation

Outside Zhu Lang City, at the entrance to the Goblin Secret Realm.

A large crowd gathered here, bustling with activity.

As soon as the Federal Army mission was released, a large number of Tier 4 adventurers swarmed in.

A bounty of up to 20 million units of spirit crystals was enough to drive anyone mad.

If one obtained these 20 million, it could not only change their personal destiny but also establish a foundation and Legacy for future generations.

In addition to the goblin mecha blueprints, any valuable technical data could be exchanged for generous rewards.

In front of the Secret Realm entrance, a tide of people surged.

The Federal Army was organizing a forced Breakthrough operation to clear a path for the adventurers.

"Everyone, listen up!"

Legion Commander Hong Lie's voice echoed across the entire field through a psionic amplifier.

He stood on a high platform, his gaze sweeping over the restless crowd.

"The Breakthrough will begin in ten minutes!"

"After entering the Secret Realm, immediately disperse and hide to avoid being encircled."

"Seven days later, the Federal Army will once again assault the goblin checkpoints to create conditions for your return."

...Meanwhile, deep within the Goblin Secret Realm.

Inside the Star Crystal Mine of Giant Mine City.

It was even more intricate here than the outside world.

Tracks wound deep, and fluorescent stones embedded in the rock walls on both sides illuminated the rugged path.

"Action!"

At Lin Xingyu's command, the teleportation channel suddenly opened.

Teams of treants filed out, sealing off the entire exit.

Wang Chiyao's Puppet Army followed closely, coordinating with everyone to begin the operation.

They advanced deeper into the mine, encountering engineering mechas from time to time along the way.

They were wielding huge drills, mining star crystal stones.

The treants extended long vines, forcibly opening the hatches, dragging out the goblins inside, and throwing them to the ground.

The panicked goblins tried to escape but were knocked out one by one by Wang Ledian and thrown into his Inner World.

Lin Xingyu released a powerful devouring force, sweeping up the surrounding stellar energy.

The expansion of his Inner World accelerated once again... The operation proceeded exceptionally smoothly.

The group continuously delved deeper along the tracks, like a swarm of locusts.

Wherever they passed, star crystal stones, goblins, engineering mechas, mine carts... even the laid tracks were uprooted and collected into the Inner World.

The once bustling mine instantly became empty, leaving behind only a scene of desolation... As time passed, the anomaly in the mine finally alerted the goblins.

"Hey! Old Barton? What's going on over there? Why no response?"

"The mine cart in Sector 3 is 20 minutes late, why hasn't it come down yet?"

...The communication channels within the mine were in chaos.

"Intruders detected! All patrol teams immediately gather at Sector D! Close all area isolation gates!"

Piercing alarms echoed throughout the mine.

Several combat mecha Formations sped along the passages.

But at a corner, they ran head-on into the treants' vines.

In the confined space, the goblins' numerical advantage could not be brought to bear at all, and they were quickly subdued one by one by the treants.

After the patrol team was annihilated, the mine had no choice but to send a distress call to the City Defense Force...

City Defense Force barracks, command center.

"Bang—"

The staff officer slammed the communicator onto the table, making a wine glass overturn and spilling wine everywhere.

"It's those damned treants again!"

His face was ashen.

There were no such creatures in the Goblin Secret Realm; the only time he had seen them was on the Blue Star battlefield.

If not for those treants, the Seventh Legion would not have suffered such a devastating defeat.

The staff officer took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

With the Legion Commander absent, he had to take on the heavy responsibility of command.

"Immediately initiateLevel 1 combat readiness! The entire city is on lockdown!"

"All combat units gather at the Star Crystal Mine! Non-combat personnel evacuate the area immediately!"

Orders were quickly relayed, and the Seventh Legion moved swiftly.

Large numbers of mecha units assembled at the entrance of the Star Crystal Mine and immediately launched a fierce charge.

"Boom, boom, boom—"

Amidst deafening explosions, the mecha units clashed fiercely with the treant defense line but were unable to Break through the treants' blockade.

Seeing this, the staff officer's brow furrowed.

This wouldn't do; the narrow space inside the mine was not conducive for them to deploy their Formation.

Such piecemeal engagement was tantamount to a futile tactic.

"Cease the attack! Surround the Star Crystal Mine and construct defensive fortifications!"

The staff officer made a decisive decision.

Since they couldn't leverage their advantage in the narrow mine, it was better to wait outside.

The mine was filled with radioactive energy; the enemy couldn't stay inside for too long.

Now, they only needed to seal off the mine entrance and wait for the enemy to fall into their trap... Meanwhile, in a dense forest outside Zhu Lang City.

A large number of World Purifying Society members gathered here.

They held special devices, carving a certain Formation on the ground.

"Everyone, hurry up, it must be completed within seven days..."

Black Eye gave a few instructions, then fell into contemplation.

The members of the Black Radiance Battle Team had just been replenished when they were sent by the Hall Master to carry out this mission.

Not only the Black Radiance Battle Team, but all battle teams from the branch were dispatched.

They were setting up the same Formation with Zhu Lang City as the center.

Now that the Wave-Chasing Battle Group was stationed outside the Goblin Secret Realm, the city's defenses were weak, making it an excellent time for action.

Although the Hall Master had not informed them of the mission's purpose, Black Eye already had a guess.

They were likely setting up a sacrificial Formation, intending to sacrifice the people in Zhu Lang City to achieve some goal.

Thinking of this, he walked to an uninhabited corner and dialed Lin Xingyu's communicator... Goblin Secret Realm, Star Crystal Mine.

Lin Xingyu and the others continued deeper, discovering a warning sign deep within the mine.

It read in goblin script: "High radiation area ahead, no entry!"

It seemed the source was just ahead!

"You all wait here, I'll go in by myself."

Lin Xingyu pointed at the warning sign and said.

There was high radiation ahead, and he wasn't sure if it would affect Wang Ledian and the others.

He would avoid it if possible.

"Brother Yu..."

Wang Ledian showed a hesitant expression.

"It's fine, I can absorb this energy; it won't harm me."

Lin Xingyu patted his shoulder, about to step in.

"Buzz—"

Just then, his bracelet suddenly vibrated.

"Black Eye?"

He connected the communication in confusion, and Black Eye's voice came from within.

"Master, your subordinate discovered..."

...A few minutes later, Lin Xingyu hung up the communication and fell into thought.

According to Black Eye's description, the World Purifying Society was carrying out a large-scale operation, very likely intending to sacrifice the people of Zhu Lang City.

The time was set for seven days later.

Calculating the time, seven days should be enough for him to deal with the matters of the Goblin Secret Realm.

At that time, he could just go and see what the World Purifying Society was up to.

If he could solve it, he would directly disrupt their operation.

If he couldn't solve it, he could also report it to the Federal Army.

Currently, a large number of Federal Army troops were stationed outside the Goblin Secret Realm, making it easy to annihilate the World Purifying Society.

After a brief thought, Lin Xingyu dialed Wei Xuan's communicator, notifying him to wait in Zhu Lang City.

Wei Xuan was skilled in Formations, and perhaps he could help.

Furthermore, as an Apostle, he could also serve as a teleportation coordinate.

If the situation changed, they could directly teleport to Zhu Lang City via Wei Xuan...