The destination was close, as long as they entered Laboratory Number Three...
Well, it wasn't safe either!
This time, the restricted zone was a little different. Instead of directly assigning three restricted zone missions for the chosen ones to handle, a prerequisite task was given, and then...
When they've already given a prerequisite task, an idiot would know there's a follow-up!
However, no matter what, it would eventually come to an end.
But to bring things to an end didn't seem that easy!
Rumble, rumble!
Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from the ground ahead.
The next moment, cracks began to appear, and the surrounding buildings started to shake, as if there was an earthquake.
Soon, as the ground continued to crack, a giant turtle emerged abruptly from beneath the earth.
The turtle was about four to five meters tall, not an ordinary mutated creature. Its back was covered with large crystalline spikes, and its head also had a small patch, making it look like a small crystal mountain.
Bai Ye licked his lips, the Rhine Corporation had finally brought out the big guns.
Crystallized mutated creatures were, of course, another show staged by the Rhine Corporation.
The crystals were another matter. Mutated creatures generally couldn't pass through roadblocks, and the slums served as a natural defense.
The barbed wire fences on the outskirts of the slums couldn't withstand mutated creatures, so occasionally, mutated creatures would attack the slums.
Then, a fight would ensue. With the mutated creatures intercepted in the slums, the wealthy districts would remain unaffected.
Of course, the mirrored zone was empty, but the roadblocks were sufficient to stop mutated creatures. So, the only explanation was that the mutated creatures had been captured by the Rhine Corporation.
Bai Ye pondered this as he glanced up at a building to his side and saw Yimi carrying a sniper rifle.
"Damn it!"
Bai Ye immediately cursed. Yimi's action clearly indicated she was washing her hands of the situation, leaving Bai Ye to deal with the crystallized giant turtle himself.
This was clearly a contribution, but unwilling to go all out. It could also be seen as a way to wear Bai Ye down. For now, as long as the crystallized giant turtle was dealt with, they could enter Laboratory Number Three. Yimi didn't believe Bai Ye couldn't handle it.
So...
Time to show off!
Bai Ye quickly intertwined his hands, continuously changing his sword stances.
The next moment, the Shocking Thunder Purple Lightning and the Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire vibrated incessantly, the buzzing hum of the swords echoing.
The twin swords transformed into lightning and fire, descending towards the crystallized giant turtle. However, they didn't directly strike the turtle but landed on either side of it.
Then...
With a boom!
One purple lightning bolt and one flame spun clockwise, forming a massive circle that enveloped the crystallized giant turtle.
Thunder Fire Heaven's Tribulation (Shocking Thunder Purple Lightning and Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire can simultaneously set up a sword formation; the effects of thunder and tribulation fire can stack and be amplified by 15%).
The two-colored formation circle, one blue and one red, took shape, followed by a huge explosion.
Lightning continuously flashed, emitting a sharp crackling sound, while the spreading flames repeatedly exploded, with fireballs detonating one after another.
The crystallized giant turtle began to advance, its speed not fast, but its mountain-like body was imposing. However, the moment the crystallized giant turtle reached the edge of the formation circle...
With a boom, a pillar of lightning shot up 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 the sky, bombarding downwards incessantly.
Rumble, rumble, rumble!
Explosions echoed continuously.
The flames struck the ground repeatedly, as well as the crystallized giant turtle. The relentless onslaught was terrifying.
The ground couldn't withstand such a powerful impact and began to collapse. Soon, a section even broke apart, revealing the underground sewage system below.
The surrounding buildings, due to the collapse of the ground, also began to fall apart, turning into piles of ruins or sinking directly into the ground.
Moments later, as the dense black smoke dispersed, the crystallized giant turtle was 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 Bai Ye dealt with the crystallized giant turtle, he looked again at the distant buildings. Yimi had already fled.
Bai Ye narrowed his eyes. It seemed Yimi's target was indeed not Allen and the others. This suggested there shouldn't be any conflict between them, so why did she engage him so fiercely earlier?
"Could it be the restricted zone?"
Bai Ye's eyebrows shot up. This wasn't impossible.
Of course, it was still speculation, and no answer could be obtained.
Because, although Bai Ye had visited the City of Ruins in his previous life and even entered the restricted zone in this area, he had never actually entered the restricted zone of the mirrored world.
At that time, some of the chosen ones were already able to explore the future technology areas. The City of Ruins, as an entry-level future technology area, was naturally everyone's first choice.
Therefore, when Bai Ye arrived at the City of Ruins, the mirrored world was no longer a secret. The restricted zone of the mirrored world had already been opened, and it had transformed from a restricted zone location to a dangerous area where people hunted crystal people and mutated crystal creatures.
Thinking about it now, if the restricted zone was opened by Yimi, then perhaps the problem lay with the restricted zone itself.
As Bai Ye was contemplating, Allen was also leading the way, quickly scrambling over the ruins.
"Let's go!" Bai Ye snapped back to attention, temporarily dispelling the thoughts in his mind, and pointed forward, "Into Laboratory Number Three."
Laboratory Number Three was quite unlike a laboratory.
It was a domed, hemispherical, technologically advanced building. To be honest, it looked more like a museum or an exhibition hall than a laboratory.
Upon entering, there was a large hall, with conceptualized technological products all around. Some projectors displayed holographic projections of various technological products.
However...
"You have completed the restricted zone mission, covered for the exploration team to enter Laboratory Number Three. Mission reward: Gonzalez's Vulcan Gatling (Energy version) x1."
"You have completed the restricted zone mission, covered for the exploration team to enter Laboratory Number Three, and triggered the Laboratory Number Three restricted zone mission."
"Restricted Zone Mission 1: Successfully enter the core area of Laboratory Number Three (Crystal Separation and Extraction Facility). Mission reward: Crystallization ability or a random black-quality technological weapon x1."
"Restricted Zone Mission 2: Kill Dr. Daler. 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.