Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups
Chapter 415 - 260_2

Chapter 415: Chapter 260_2

His gaze once again turned to the Golden Benba Bottle floating in the air, and a bold thought vaguely formed in his mind.

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The dark secret chamber exuded an oppressive deathly silence.

Row after row of CCTV screens displayed static snow, with erratic white dots flickering incessantly.

Then, as if disturbed by a powerful magnetic field, they emitted several low "crackling" sounds, and finally all went out completely.

Only a faint, elusive smell of burnt remains lingered in the room.

Lu Tao and two monitoring personnel stood silently in the darkness.

A chilling aura seemed to spread like a tide, making them feel as if they were plunged into an ice cellar, their bodies involuntarily shivering.

In front of the three, Lu Shihua sat cross-legged, eyes closed in meditation, resembling a lifeless clay statue.

Yet, his entire being emanated an unfathomable aura, as if he was wholly communicating with some supernatural force.

Suddenly, Lu Shihua’s eyes opened.

In the dark room, it was as if a lightning bolt had flashed.

His gaze was icy and piercing, focusing intensely on Lu Tao, causing his hairs to stand on end, his body trembling slightly.

"Second Elder, the battles in the manor have all stopped, but the monitoring system has failed."

Lu Tao suppressed his inner fear, quickly stepped forward, and reported the situation.

Then, cautiously, he asked:

"What’s the current situation? What should we do next?"

"Very good."

Lu Shihua spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse, yet exuding a confidence of total control.

"After activating the array, all the treasure hunters are trapped in the forests, one by one consumed by the black mist to appease the spirits of the chaotic space, or having their essence drained by the Golden Benba Bottle to nourish the ancestor spirit."

At this, a sinister smile crept upon his lips, looking especially vicious in the darkness.

"These mutants are peculiar creatures full of life energy; their energy levels far exceed those of ordinary people. If the life energy contained within each mutant is gathered, how astounding that strength would be."

"With this energy’s reinforcement, the transfer of the Secret Realm’s legacy to our possession is assured. Then, our Lu Family will open a new Chapter, no longer constrained by current circumstances, reclaiming our former dominance will no longer be a dream."

Lu Shihua slightly raised his head to look outside the secret chamber, his face filled with anticipation, as if already seeing the Lu Family’s glorious future.

But in the next instant, his expression turned cold and cruel, and he said in a deep voice:

"Therefore, we must continuously compress the safe area, plunging those treasure hunters into true desperation. You are to lead the remaining guards to continue searching and exterminating those hiding in the manor."

"I want none of them to escape death here, only then will there be no energy dissipated and wasted."

Upon hearing this, Lu Tao couldn’t help but feel a chill in his heart.

He licked his dry lips, hesitantly asking:

"Then... when do we retreat? I can go ahead and make arrangements..."

"Retreat?"

Lu Shihua abruptly turned his head, his gaze like a blade piercing Lu Tao, coldly interrupting him.

"Once the array is activated, it can’t be stopped easily."

"Since entering within, whether it’s those outsiders seeking treasures, or ourselves, the Lu Family, the only way to safely withdraw is through success!"

A shiver ran up Lu Tao’s spine, a chill reaching from his feet to his head.

He never imagined that the operation led by the Second Elder would be so resolute, burning bridges, leaving no room for retreat.

"To achieve success today, the Lu Family prepared for decades, investing a lot of effort."

"From cultivating a qualified Secret Realm location, to studying and deploying the ancient, obscure magic array secret technique, then to seeking clues for treasures that could nourish the ancestor spirit, finally discovering the Golden Benba Bottle, using it to lure many mutants into the trap."

"Every step is soaked in the sweat and blood of family members, and now, no error can be tolerated at all."

"The glory and future of the Lu Family are in our hands, even if it requires the sacrifice of my life, it’s a risk worth taking!"

Lu Shihua’s gaze was firm, his tone resolute, like an old general ready to march to the battlefield, embracing death unwaveringly.

"Second Elder, I am willing to serve the Lu Family’s cause, fulfilling my duties, even at the cost of my life!"

Lu Tao quickly expressed his stance, knowing any sign of retreat would result in severe punishment.

The two monitoring personnel also nodded quickly in agreement, their voices carrying a hint of fear and flattery.

"Very well, do your parts well, and as long as everything proceeds smoothly, I shall not treat you unfairly afterwards."

Lu Shihua slightly nodded, and the sharpness in his eyes softened a bit.

"Hehe—"

Just then, a burst of cold laughter suddenly came from outside, breaking the brief tranquility inside the room.

The laughter was particularly jarring, like the eerie cries of a night owl, piercing everyone’s eardrums and resonating loudly.

"Lu Shihua, you’re truly ruthless, not even sparing yourself."

As the words fell, with a loud "bang," the door was kicked open, sending splinters flying.

Three men dressed in black robes, like lama attire, strode into the surveillance room in succession.

The leader, around forty years old, had a thin face and a beard, with a pair of tortoiseshell glasses perched on his tall nose.

Though he appeared quite refined, his stance emitted a powerful aura.

Every step he took seemed to carry immense weight, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

Lu Tao felt a formidable pressure bearing down on him, instinctively stepping back.

The two monitoring personnel were even more frightened, their faces pale, legs weakening, almost collapsing to the ground.

"Roger, after hiding for so long, you couldn’t resist showing up in the end!"

Lu Shihua stood up, as if facing a formidable enemy, his eyes fixed tightly on the leading man, uttering the name in a deep voice.

It seemed there were some hidden grudges between the two.

"Hmph!"

The man called "Roger" sneered dismissively, coldly retorting:

"The array you used was stolen from our Black Sect years ago; how could I not utilize it well? It’s just that you enlightened the Golden Benba Bottle for me, saving me the effort."

He slightly raised his chin, his eyes full of disdain and mockery, precisely the Honorable from Lingquan Temple.

And the two black-clothed lamas behind him were Zha Xi and Duo Ji, the brothers.

They were stout, standing behind Roger like two Guardian Vajras, exuding a fierce aura.

Roger continued, unhurriedly:

"If my guess isn’t wrong, the sacrifices for the Golden Benba Bottle, those three black-robed zombies, are people from your Lu Family, aren’t they?"

"You actually used their flesh and blood as a catalyst to activate the array; ruthless as ever, same as before."

His words carried a touch of sarcasm, bluntly exposing Lu Shihua’s hidden secret techniques.

But Lu Shihua’s expression remained unchanged, calmly responding:

"They were already terminally ill, destined to die, now sacrificing for the family, merging with the Ancestor Spirit, it’s their best destination."

His tone carried not the slightest ripple, as if stating an utterly ordinary matter, yet the resolve within made one’s blood run cold.

"Hypocrite!"

Roger spat openly, the contempt in his eyes deepening.

Lu Shihua remained unfazed, calmly questioning:

"This time, are you here to retrieve the Golden Benba Bottle or to settle old scores?"

Upon hearing this, Roger’s lips curled into a playful smile:

"I want both the bottle and people; isn’t it perfect to kill two birds with one stone?"

"If that’s the case..."

Lu Shihua’s gaze turned sharp as lightning, his aura suddenly surging, seemingly transforming into a drawn sword.

"I will absolutely not consider past sentiments for anyone who dares to hinder the Lu Family’s progress. God blocks, kill God; Buddha blocks, kill Buddha!"

With that, numerous vines suddenly broke through the ground and walls around the chamber, winding out.

They were like agile venomous snakes, carrying a deadly dangerous aura, swiftly entwining towards Roger and the others.

"Heh, hope you have this ability!"

Roger chuckled coldly, a faint shadow of a three-headed, six-armed Demon God emerged behind him.

The Demon God seemed to step out from the endless Abyss, majestic, wearing heavy armor, its entire body burning with dark red flames.

One hand wielded a sword, its chilling glare capable of severing all illusions.

Another clenched a Dharma Conch, seeming to summon the Nine Netherworld Evil Ghosts with a blow.

The other four hands held different Magic Artifacts, either shining or vibrating, their fierce posture extremely intimidating.

A powerful pressure instantly filled the secret chamber, confronting Lu Shihua’s aura head-on.

Lu Tao and Zha Xi, Duo Ji, standing behind respectively, also simultaneously activated their abilities, engaging in this deadly battle.

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