After putting on the night vision goggles, he immediately understood why the black-scaled soldier was able to determine his position the moment he raised his head. The core of this type of mechanical device was very complex. It could clearly identify all kinds of things in the dark, and its vision was similar to that of the day.
Li Xiang quickly shuttled through the giant trees. With the night vision goggles, he could detect the movements of the black-scaled soldiers around him. He had the initiative by occupying a commanding position. Unfortunately, he was not familiar with this forest area and had to explore for a while before he could find the exit.
Looking up at the sky, he could vaguely see the bright starry sky through the dense leaves. The sound of the airship had long disappeared above his head. It seemed that Wang Chongyue and the others had successfully left.
Just when he felt that he was in control of the battle, a light-colored pillar of air suddenly shot straight at him from the side, brushing past his cheek and bombarding the trunk of the giant tree behind him. The tree trunk suddenly trembled, and countless leaves rustled as they floated down.
"He's here!" The black-scaled captain shouted coldly, and a sharp light flashed through his eyes. The steam gun in his hand suddenly shot out three steam columns, which directly bombarded the tree branch behind him. Wood chips flew everywhere, and Li Xiang somersaulted to avoid the dense fire that followed.
They were all equipped with the same steam gun without an elementium driving device. Its power was not as good as the elementium pistol that Li Xiang had obtained from Dong Ling's warehouse. However, under the dense barrage of bullets, Li Xiang could not free up his hands to fight back.
He had been dodging the attacks and looking for a chance to fight back. However, the Black Scale troops were obviously much stronger than the normal soldiers. They had a tacit understanding and kept getting closer to Li Xiang's habitat through shooting. In less than a minute, more than a dozen Black Scale troops had surrounded his position.
"If this continues, I won't be able to escape. I might even be hit by a stray bullet. I need to fight back!" Li Xiang's heart skipped a beat. The alloy boxes on both sides suddenly spewed out white steam. The black-scaled captain, who was hiding below, shouted at the same time as he activated them.
Li Xiang looked at him in surprise. How was this guy able to predict his movements in advance every time? However, he did not have time to think about it. His entire body was pulled up into the air by the maneuvering device, and a dense barrage of bullets whistled toward him.
The black-scaled soldiers knelt on one knee, found cover, and shot at him. When they looked up and saw the figure moving in the cyclone, they all showed a solemn expression.
It was too difficult to rely on the maneuvering device to dodge the shots in midair. This guy was much more troublesome than he had imagined!
The Black Scale Captain patted away the standard tube that was burning hot and replaced it with a brand new metal tube. Even such a high-quality steam gun could not withstand continuous shooting.
While increasing its power, it also greatly reduced the lifespan of the gun. It was a pity that the ancient ammunition guns were basically extinct. Otherwise, it might have had a miraculous effect.
Just as he was changing the standard tube, his companions' air pillars all hit the figure in the air. He raised his head in confusion, and the steam gun in his hand did not fire again immediately.
Something was wrong.
A bad premonition arose in his heart.
Crash!
The leaves on the right side of his head rustled. He suddenly became alert, but the words that came out of his mouth were already over!
"Be careful!"
Boom!!!
A terrifyingly powerful white pillar of air descended from the sky. The origin substance gun was a recognized super weapon, and it was also a steam weapon that normal soldiers could not come into contact with. Its huge consumption made it impossible to popularize on the battlefield, but it was the favorite weapon of many high-end fighters.
A standard tube could only be fired twice. Pulling the trigger twice cost a hundred thousand Blue Star Coins. Let alone normal soldiers, even the average officer could not afford this kind of consumption.
The black-scaled soldiers hiding behind cover looked up and saw the terrifying white pillar of air. They felt as if doomsday had arrived. Their bodies instantly disintegrated under the grey pillar of air, turning into powder that dissipated into the air.
The scene of their companions being killed made their scalps go numb. The black-scaled soldiers realized that they had not shot Li Xiang at all, but the maneuvering device and outer clothes that he had taken off and thrown into the air. Because the speed was too fast, they could not see clearly and had been fooled.
"So fast!" The Black Scale Captain quickly crouched down. Dust flew over his head, and the black figure landed on the ground from midair.
He wanted to fight hand-to-hand?
That shot just now had killed three black-scaled soldiers. There were at least ten of them left on the battlefield. Did he want to fight with them?
Not only the Black Scale Captain, but the other soldiers also did not know what Li Xiang was thinking. However, he had a powerful origin substance gun in his hands, so no one dared to recklessly fight him.
That origin substance gun could only fire twice in a row. After that, it had to be recharged for half a second. He only had one shot just now, and now he only had one shot left. The Black Scale Captain laid on the ground and calculated. The information could not be wrong. This kid had even abandoned his maneuvering device. Was he trying to kill them?
Soft footsteps echoed in front of him.
Puff puff puff —
His boots made light sounds as he stepped on the pile of leaves. He had begun to run.
The information mentioned that this youth's physical fitness had already surpassed the basic standards of a Level 1 Acolyte. However, having a good physical fitness did not mean that he could use it freely. Many people who had three strong basic skills were weak, but the youth in front of him was the exact opposite.
His smooth movements, perfect strategy, and physical advantages were all displayed by him.
One of the black-scaled soldiers did not even have time to react before he was kicked into the air. The two figures crossed each other, and fresh blood splattered from his neck. The moment Li Xiang passed by, the soldier's throat was slit.
"Boom boom boom —"
The other black-scaled soldiers took the opportunity to counterattack, but they found that he had already hidden behind a large tree.
"Surround him. Surround him." The Black Scale Captain whispered orders into his communication device. The opponent was only one person. How could he overturn the situation?
After receiving the order, the black-scaled soldiers crawling on the ground all got up and rushed towards the large tree Li Xiang was hiding behind.
The night wind blew past. After surrounding the large tree, a few black-scaled soldiers gritted their teeth and rushed to the back. However, when they reached the other side, they did not see Li Xiang's figure.
There was no one.
"Whoosh!"
A black dagger shot over from above, stabbing into the head of a black-scaled soldier.
Then, the wind howled. Li Xiang, who relied on the enormous power of the mobility device, landed in front of them at a terrifying speed. After pulling out the venomous fangs with one hand, he spun around and tore open the throats of two black-scaled soldiers.
No one knew when he left and retracted the mobility device, but those two alloy boxes were almost full of holes. How could they still be used?
The white rotating gears gradually disappeared from Li Xiang's eyes. He had also gradually discovered that his Machinery Proficiency had a limit. After breaking through this limit, his mind would become very clear, and his control of machinery would also reach a peak that he had never reached before.
He could maintain this for about a minute, and then his body would slowly fall into a period of fatigue.
It was with this power that he was able to activate the mobility device that the black-scaled soldiers thought was broken.
This trick had attracted all of the black-scaled soldiers. If they came into close contact with him, they would not be able to dodge the Origin Gun's attack.
Inhale, exhale, aim, and pull the trigger.
His left hand held onto the barrel of the gun, and the scorching sensation burned his palm. The instant the grayish-white beam of light shot out, his body also floated back for a while.
After that, the entire empty standard tube was turned into powder. The scorching white light shone in front of the black-scaled soldiers, completely engulfing them.
Li Xiang did not stay for long. He turned around and left this area. A feeling of exhaustion poured out of his body like a tide. This ability was very useful, but it consumed too much energy. He felt that his body had overdrawn quite a bit to make the almost broken mobility device move again.
He rolled sideways a few times and arrived behind a safe tree trunk. He waited for the movement to stop before peeking over to check the results.
The battlefield not far away was empty. It seemed like everyone was dead.
Li Xiang leaned against the tree trunk, breathing softly. He took out the Origin Gun and removed the standard tube that was burning hot. He then took out a brand new standard tube from his waist and slowly installed it.
At that moment, the sound of a gunshot suddenly rang out in the silent forest.
Li Xiang was instantly startled awake. This feeling and sound were too familiar. It was not a normal steam gun. It seemed to be a sniper rifle.
With a miserable cry, the dying black-scaled captain was shot in the head. His body swayed as he poked out from hiding in the bushes. He died near Li Xiang. The communication device in his hand had also been destroyed. From his final actions, it was clear that he wanted to call for reinforcements.
The sound of light and agile footsteps rang out in the empty forest. Just from the sound, it was possible to tell that this person's movement technique was very good. Li Xiang tilted his head slightly and saw a navy blue figure shuttling back and forth. Every black-scaled soldier that passed by would stab a few times, only leaving after confirming that they were dead.
Li Xiang's body slowly tensed up. The person who had come over gave him a lot of pressure, even more threatening than the black-scaled soldiers. This kind of meticulous last strike was simply too cruel.
He gripped the Origin Gun tightly. At this moment, his body had not yet recovered from its period of exhaustion. He had to be prepared for anything. His left hand held the fangs in a reverse grip, ready to counterattack at any time.
The footsteps grew closer and closer. The other party did not seem to have any intention of hiding their tracks. The sound of their shoes rubbing against the bushes was not concealed either.
"It's me."
An extremely calm and cold voice rang out from the other side. Li Xiang was startled, but before he could get up, he was pushed back down.
Ming Xu was wearing a navy blue suit with a red bow on her chest. Her lower body was wearing a black and red miniskirt and black knee-high socks for ease of movement. Her signature fringe was dyed dark red, making it extremely obvious.
Unlike during the Polar night, she now had a trace of cuteness and playfulness. Unfortunately, her face was still cold and indifferent. Only when she saw Li Xiang behind the tree did her expression change slightly.
She held a silver dagger in her hand. On it was an eye-catching Dong Ling Heavy Industry logo. On her back was a very long piano case. Who knew what was inside?
"Ah, it's you." Li Xiang slowly sat back down and continued to pant. He didn't sense any killing intent from Ming Xu. Based on his current condition, he probably wouldn't be able to do much damage to this young girl who specialized in killing.
The two of them stared at each other for a while. Ming Xu pulled out a waterskin from her chest and handed it to him.
Indeed, only people who had experienced the Polar night could understand each other so well. Li Xiang, who was severely dehydrated, no longer suppressed his thirst. He sucked in large mouthfuls of the water from the waterskin. A faint fragrance lingered around the mouth of the waterskin. It smelled very good.
After draining the entire waterskin, he returned it to Ming Xu. "Why are you here?"
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