151: Chapter 151 Mechanical Titan!

Lu Yin held the beacon and looked in the direction indicated by its pointer.

All he saw were rolling sand dunes, distorted and warped by the heat waves, with nothing out of the ordinary in sight.

"Follow me."

Lu Yin stepped forward, with Xiao Wanguo, Milian, and the Three Women following closely behind him.

The group trudged through the deep sand, one heavy step after another. The further they went, the brighter the beacon's glow became.

Suddenly, the beacon emitted a piercing buzz, and the patterns on its surface erupted with a dazzling blue light.

At the same time, the sandy ground about a hundred meters ahead began to tremble.

The quicksand swirled downward like a vortex, revealing a metal disc roughly three meters in diameter.

"There really is a mechanism," Xiao Wanguo said, his eyes sharpening.

In the center of the metal disc was a groove that perfectly matched the shape of the beacon.

Without hesitation, Lu Yin stepped forward, embedded the beacon into the groove, and then twisted it gently like a key.

*Click.*

The sound of machinery operating rang out as several cracks split open across the disc's surface.

Blue light shone through the cracks, forming a complex, three-dimensional projection.

Countless schematics of mechanical parts and energy circuits materialized within the projection, accompanied by a cold, mechanical voice.

"Identity verification passed. Highest authority activated."

"Mechanical Race Seventh Military Arsenal, activating."

The disc slowly sank downward, revealing a metallic passageway leading underground.

A frigid air surged from the passage, forming a stark contrast with the scorching heat of the desert.

The interior of the metal passageway glowed with an eerie blue light. The walls on both sides were made of precision alloys, with faintly visible energy circuits flowing within them.

A spiral staircase extended downward, seemingly bottomless.

"Is this the Mechanical Race's military arsenal?"

Milian surveyed their surroundings with curiosity, lightly touching the wall with her finger and sensing a faint ripple of energy.

Xiao Wanguo's expression turned grave, and he already held the martial god spear in his hand.

"We must be cautious. The Mechanical Race's technology far surpasses that of current human civilization. Who knows what might be inside here?"

Lu Yin nodded and summoned the Three Legion Commanders.

He took the lead, stepping onto the staircase, with the others following closely behind.

The passageway seemed endless, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the vast space.

The deeper they descended, the colder the air became, and they could faintly hear the hum of machinery in operation.

After descending about a hundred meters, the view before them suddenly opened up.

An enormous underground space unfolded before the group. The towering dome was inlaid with luminous crystals, illuminating the entire area as brightly as day.

Countless mechanical arms worked automatically, transporting various unfamiliar mechanical parts along assembly lines.

And at the center of the space, a colossal mechanical construct nearly a hundred meters tall stood silently.

"Is this... a Mechanical Titan?"

Xiao Wanguo gasped, drawing in a sharp breath.

The surface of the giant mechanical construct was covered in dark silver armor, with joints emitting an eerie blue energy glow.

It resembled a slumbering mountain of steel, exuding a suffocating sense of pressure.

Beside it, there was a crystal panel displaying the status of the massive mechanical body.

[Mechanical Titan - Destroyer Model. Current Status: Standby.]

[Energy Reserve: 17%.]

[Weapon Systems: Offline.]

[Multiple damages detected. Self-repair system activated. Estimated completion time: 47 days, 8 hours, 32 minutes.]

Xiao Wanguo scanned the massive underground factory, his expression growing increasingly grave.

"This is practically a complete military base. The Mechanical Race's technology truly exceeds our imagination."

Milian curiously touched a floating control interface, which immediately displayed a three-dimensional structural diagram of the Mechanical Titan.

"If this thing could be activated, it could probably rival an entire army."

Just as everyone was marveling, the control console suddenly emitted a piercing alarm.

[Warning! Intruding lifeforms detected!]

[Defense systems activating!]

[Reinforcements en route!]

The lights throughout the entire underground base instantly turned red. The mechanical arms ceased operation, and all assembly lines simultaneously ground to a halt.

A cold, mechanical voice echoed incessantly within the confined space. Red alarm lights cast the faces of everyone present in a flickering, alternating light and shadow.

"Not good, we've triggered the defense mechanisms!" Xiao Wanguo shouted, holding the martial god spear horizontally in front of him as silvery-white light swirled around it.

Almost simultaneously, dozens of square openings suddenly cracked open in the surrounding walls, from which rows of peculiarly-shaped Mechanical Guards slid out.

They were entirely silver-gray, wielding energy weapons, with dangerous red lights flashing in their ocular sensors.

[Eliminate intruders!]

The Mechanical Guards uniformly raised their weapons, and energy beams instantly filled the entire space.

"Fall back!"

Lu Yin's eyes sharpened as Kasa, holding a shield, positioned himself in front of the group.

The energy beams struck the massive black flame shield, bursting into dazzling sparks.

[Mechanical Guard]

[Level: 7]

[Strength: 5,000, Constitution: 55,000]

[Agility: 5,000, Spirit: 0]

[Skills: Energy Cannon, Chest Missiles, Ocular Laser Beam]

Lu Yin glanced at the guard's attributes. Although the level was high, the attributes weren't particularly strong.

The only tricky part was the seemingly endless stream of reinforcements.

"Officer Xiao, can this Mechanical Titan be used by us?"

Lu Yin asked with a serious expression, his gaze fixed intently on the massive Mechanical Titan at the center.

"Theoretically, yes."

Xiao Wanguo nodded. "Mechanical Race creations usually have permission settings."

"Since that mechanical beacon you had earlier could open the base, it might also be able to control this Titan."

Hearing this, a gleam of sharp light flashed in Lu Yin's eyes.

"Cover me."

Lu Yin's figure flashed like a phantom as he charged toward the central control console.

The Mechanical Guards immediately shifted their aim, weaving a dense net of death with their concentrated energy beams.

"Qian Jun!"

Xiao Wanguo roared, and the martial god spear erupted with dazzling silvery light. An arc-shaped energy shockwave swept out, dispersing several of the incoming energy beams.

The Three Legion Commanders also acted simultaneously. Kasa wielded the massive black flame shield.

He stayed steadfastly on Lu Yin's left side, blocking all incoming attacks aimed at him.

Yarberna was on Lu Yin's right side, continuously swinging her massive hammer. Surging force annihilated any guards that drew near.

As Lu Yin continued his charge, more Mechanical Guards poured out from the walls.

This time, they were no longer the simple silver-gray models, but advanced versions adorned with dark red patterns.

[Elite Mechanical Guard]

[Level: 75 (Elite)]

[Strength: 7,000, Constitution: 75,000]

[Agility: 6,500, Spirit: 10,000]

[Skills: Energy Shield, Homing Missiles, High-Temperature Cutting Beam]

As soon as the Elite Mechanical Guards appeared, they launched countless homing missiles.

"Black Flame Shield Counter!"

Kasa growled. The surface of the massive black flame shield instantly ignited with ghostly flames.

The moment the homing missiles struck the shield, they were deflected by a bizarre force, reflecting back toward the group of Elite Guards!

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

A series of explosions blossomed within the guard formation. Dark red energy shields instantly flared to life, flickering violently under the surging impact.

"Now!" Lu Yin's figure moved like lightning, taking advantage of the chaos created by the explosions to make a direct dash for the control console.

However, just as he was about to touch the control panel, the entire base suddenly shook violently.

The Mechanical Titan's dual ocular sensors emitted an ominous crimson light. Its colossal steel frame produced a grating screech of metal.

[Warning! Anomalous fluctuations detected.]

[Permission conflict! System under intrusion!]

The Titan's massive right arm suddenly lifted, its palm gathering a blazing white energy beam aimed directly at the control console!]