Destiny Mission of game 'Star Ring'-Chapter 1526 - 1210: Surprise

So Su Mo piloted the Mecha towards the entrance of the tunnel, but it wasn’t that Su Mo valued the enemy’s treasury more than saving people.

He needed to figure out if there were any Energy Series items in the treasure room, which would give him a bigger advantage.

Su Mo cautiously navigated through the tunnel, skillfully avoiding the guards along the way.

Before long, he entered an incomparably vast cavern-like area.

The entire area was piled high with all sorts of rare ores, rare metal components, energy crystals, advanced power units, and advanced mechanical remains, among others.

The stacks were so enormous that the end could not be seen at a glance.

The sheer amount of wealth was blinding to Su Mo’s eyes.

Although it couldn’t compare to what he had seen in the Golden City, this was the real, tangible existence.

At this moment, Su Mo’s breathing involuntarily quickened, and his blood began to boil.

"I’ve hit the jackpot!"

Three words tumbled out of Su Mo’s mouth.

This was like opening a blind box and discovering a grand prize.

Even the Creator·Swallower was exceptionally excited, gazing at the various levels of energy crystals and energy bars here.

"How much would all this be worth?"

Su Mo couldn’t help but ask.

"At least fifty trillion Star Coins,"

the Creator·Swallower declared emphatically to Su Mo.

"So valuable?"

When Su Mo heard what the Creator·Swallower said, he involuntarily twitched, knowing these items were precious—just not realizing to this extent. He suppressed his excited heart and replied.

After all, he owed Star Ring City only ten trillion! And he couldn’t repay that even now.

However, Su Mo quickly calmed down as his gaze fell upon a fifty-meter-tall mantis-like alien atop the mountain of wealth. Its body was covered in a shell adorned with peculiar patterns, with a protruding ferocious head and a mouth full of sharp fangs. Two blades glinting with cold light lay on either side, and a slender tail protruded from its rear.

"Look, there’s an alien lying over there. Its aura is even stronger than the Heroic Level Hagok we killed before. If I’m not mistaken, this is a V-class Heroic Level alien, and at the peak level no less. I said it wouldn’t be that easy."

"So what if it is—kill it, and let me devour the energy crystals and such here, my Absolute Strength will surely skyrocket!"

The Creator·Swallower began to grow restless and eager to act.

"Calm down, it’s a V-class Heroic Level; it’s not that easy to kill."

Su Mo wasn’t overwhelmed by the wealth and quickly advised restraint.

"How about I try sneaking in silently to secretly absorb those energy crystals?"

The Creator·Swallower grew even more restless, eyes fixed on the energy crystals.

"Listen, it’s not that I doubt your abilities. Even if you sneak in quietly, once you start absorbing them, the energy-depleted crystals will shatter, causing a commotion and attracting countless enemies."

"What do you suggest then?"

The Creator·Swallower asked in a low voice.

"Absorb them you must, but it doesn’t have to be right now. There’s a saying: Haste makes waste. We can fully explore and ascertain the location of the hostages, the number of enemies, and escape routes. Once everything is planned, then we can come here to absorb them stealthily. If you’re discovered, I can cover for you. I believe, given your abilities, absorbing these should be quick."

Su Mo shared his thoughts with the Creator·Swallower.

After listening to Su Mo’s words, the Creator·Swallower calmed its restless heart and replied deeply.

"Alright, let’s do it your way."

"Okay, then let’s withdraw for now."

Seeing the Creator·Swallower finally agree, Su Mo heaved a sigh of relief.

Su Mo then carefully controlled the Light of Sin Abyss to exit.

It didn’t take long before they returned to the interconnected hall area.

The Creator·Swallower asked Su Mo in a deep voice.

"Which tunnel do you want to take this time?"

Su Mo was a bit at a loss too, looking at hundreds of tunnel entrances. With enough time, he could explore them one by one.

But the longer the delay, the more allies would be sacrificed.

However, Su Mo soon came up with a solution and told the Creator·Swallower: "We’ll wait here. A Blade Mutant will surely drag someone out to feed the Monster as food. We’ll know where our people are held when they come out of whichever tunnel."

"Makes sense. It’s more efficient than searching each tunnel one by one,"

approved the Creator·Swallower.

So Su Mo maneuvered the Mecha to huddle in a corner, quietly observing the comings and goings of the Blade Mutants.

After several hours, Su Mo noticed Blade Mutants dragging bodies out of different tunnel entrances, both of monsters and humans.

Su Mo immediately locked onto the tunnel from which humans were being dragged and said deeply.

"Found it."

"Then let’s go take a look,"

the Creator·Swallower replied deeply.

Su Mo piloted the V-series Mecha, Light of Sin Abyss, towards that tunnel entrance and slipped inside.

Inside the tunnel, Blade Mutants constantly passed by.

Su Mo carefully dodged them, knowing that although the Blade Mutants’ levels weren’t high enough to detect him, any accidental contact would give him away.

Time ticked by slowly.

Soon, Su Mo reached the end of the tunnel.

The space suddenly opened up into a giant livestock area with countless cages, each containing thousands of people.

Stretching into the distance, they appeared almost endless.

Su Mo also noticed that there were lamps hanging from the ceiling and various life-support systems.

These devices were clearly taken from various ships.

The Blade Mutants were rearing people as if they were chickens, concerned that they might all die.

The people in the cages were all slumped with defeated and terrified expressions.

Su Mo took a deep breath to calm himself and looked closely!

He noticed that there were a considerable number of Blade Mutant guards, some with various monster pets in tow.

The people in the cages shrank back in fear whenever a Blade Mutant walked past.

"What’s your plan?"

The Creator·Swallower asked in a low voice.

"Help me locate Jialan’s grandfather, see if he’s in here. If he’s alive, find a way to make contact so we can ask him about the situation. They’ve been in here for so long, they must know something."

Su Mo said gravely.

"No problem, leave it to me,"

the Creator·Swallower replied solemnly.

The Fake Owner then quickly scanned the cages. Despite its limitations, it was still capable of locating a person.

Su Mo also felt anxious; if Karn was dead, things would be difficult.

Fortunately, luck was on Su Mo’s side.

"Found him,"

the Creator·Swallower said to Su Mo gravely.

"Where?"

Su Mo’s eyes lit up, and he quickly asked.

"Right there,"

the Creator·Swallower directed Su Mo’s gaze.