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Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Tracking and Counterattack

After the protagonist team identified the communication signals of the criminals, they immediately embarked on a journey to track their lair. They knew that this would be an adventure full of dangers, but in order to protect the ancient books and mysterious devices, they did not hesitate.

Lin Yu walked at the front of the team, his eyes firm and focused. He held a map in his hand and constantly compared the clues provided by Liu Hao, looking for traces of criminals. "Everyone, be careful. We don't know what dangers are waiting for us ahead."

Su Yao followed Lin Yu closely, with a trace of nervousness on her face, but more of determination. "We must find their lair and we cannot let them threaten us again."

Liu Hao was in the middle of the team, constantly adjusting the equipment in his hands to ensure that the signal could be accurately tracked. "This signal is very weak. We have to stay vigilant. We may lose it at any time."

Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li were at the back of the team, holding weapons in their hands and observing the surrounding environment vigilantly.

Xiao Zhang said: "We must teach those criminals a lesson this time."

Xiao Li nodded in agreement: "Yes, let them know that we are not easy to mess with."

They moved along a rugged mountain road, and the surrounding environment became increasingly desolate. There are few trees on the mountain, only some low bushes and wild grasses. The wind blows and makes a rustling sound, which makes people feel inexplicably uneasy.

After walking for a while, they came to a valley. A thin layer of fog filled the valley, making it difficult to see the road ahead.

"Why is there such a heavy fog here?" Xiao Zhang asked doubtfully.

Lin Yu frowned and thought for a moment. "This may be a trap set by criminals, so be careful."

They walked cautiously into the valley. The fog was getting thicker and their vision was getting blurry. Suddenly, they heard a strange sound, as if someone was whispering.

"What's the sound?" Su Yao asked nervously.

Liu Hao stopped and listened carefully to the source of the sound. "This sound is very strange, it seems to be coming from all directions."

They observed their surroundings vigilantly, but found that they could not see anything. Just when they were confused, a group of black figures rushed out of the fog. These black shadows are so fast that people have no time to react.

"Be careful!" Lin Yu shouted.

Everyone quickly picked up their weapons and prepared to deal with the attacks of these black shadows. When the shadows approached, they discovered that these were strange creatures with sharp claws and sharp teeth, and their eyes were full of hostility. These creatures are small, about the size of a cat, but extremely agile. Their skin is dark gray and covered with strange lines, which looks very strange. Their eyes glowed red, as if burning with evil fire.

The battle started instantly, and Lin Yu was the first to bear the brunt. He was as strong and agile as a cheetah. A strange creature rushed from the side. Lin Yu's eyes flashed and he quickly ducked sideways. At the same time, he swung his sword and drew a shining arc in the air, accurately slashing at the creature's claws. There was just a "click" sound, and the creature's claws were cut off. It let out a painful scream and quickly retreated. Lin Yu did not relax, staring closely at the surrounding creatures, always ready for the next attack.

Su Yao was not to be outdone. She calmly raised her pistol and stared at the fast-moving creatures. A creature swooped down from the air. Su Yao saw the right moment and shot decisively. The bullet whizzed out and accurately hit the creature's eye. The creature lost its balance in the air and fell heavily to the ground. Su Yao didn't hesitate at all, quickly switched targets and continued shooting.

Liu Hao controlled some small robots on the side. These robots can emit lasers and attack living creatures. The robot nimbly shuttles between the creatures and continuously fires laser beams. A creature tried to attack the robot, but the robot cleverly dodged it and then shot it in the belly with a laser. The creature twisted in pain and fell to the ground.

Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li also bravely held weapons and fought with the creatures. Xiao Zhang waved a wooden stick and hit the approaching creatures hard. A creature rushed toward him. Xiao Zhang shouted and hit the creature on the head with a wooden stick. The creature was knocked dizzy and fell to the ground. Xiao Li held a dagger and flexibly avoided the attacks of the creatures, looking for opportunities to fight back. A creature sneaked up on him from behind. Xiao Li keenly sensed the danger, turned around quickly, and stabbed the creature in the throat with a dagger. The creature struggled a few times and then stopped moving.

However, these creatures don't seem to be willing to fail. They continue to attack, putting the protagonist team in trouble. These creatures are very flexible and can easily avoid the protagonist's attacks, and they also cooperate with each other to launch attacks from different directions.

A creature jumped on Lin Yu's back and tried to bite his neck. Lin Yu felt the danger, and he shook his body hard, trying to throw the creature off. But the creature clung to his clothes and refused to let go. Su Yao saw this scene and immediately raised her gun to aim at the creature, but she was afraid of accidentally injuring Lin Yu and did not dare to shoot easily. Upon seeing this, Liu Hao quickly controlled a robot to fly to Lin Yu. The robot fired a laser and hit the creature's claws. The creature felt pain, loosened its claws, and fell to the ground. Lin Yu took the opportunity to turn around and cut the creature in half with his long sword.

"It's not an option to continue like this. We have to find a way to get rid of them." Su Yao said.

Liu Hao thought for a moment and said, "We can use the power of the mysterious device to scare away these creatures."

Everyone thought this was a good idea, so Liu Hao took out the mysterious device and tried to activate its power. The mysterious device emits a faint light, and the strange creatures seem to feel threatened and retreat one after another.

The protagonist team took the opportunity to get rid of the attacks of these creatures and continue to move forward. They passed through the valley and came to a small town. There was an eerie atmosphere in the town, and the streets were deserted.

"Why is this town so quiet?" Xiao Zhang asked doubtfully.

Lin Yu observed the surrounding environment vigilantly and said, "There may be danger here, everyone be careful."

They walked cautiously into the town. In the center of the town, they discovered a huge building that looked very ancient and exuded a mysterious atmosphere.

"Will this building be the nest of criminals?" Su Yao asked.

Lin Yu thought for a moment and said, "It's possible, let's go in and have a look."

They entered the building cautiously. The interior of the building is very dark, with only some faint lights. They made their way down the corridor, the surrounding walls covered with strange symbols and patterns.

"What do these symbols and patterns mean?" Xiao Zhang asked curiously.

Liu Hao carefully observed these symbols and patterns and said, "These may be a kind of password. We have to find a way to decipher it."

They began studying the symbols and patterns, trying to find a way to unlock the code. In the process, they also encountered some difficulties. Some symbols and patterns are very complex and difficult to understand.

"What can we do? We can't solve this code." Xiao Li said frustrated.

Lin Yu encouraged everyone: "Don't be discouraged, we will definitely find a way. If you think about it carefully, there may be some clues that we have not found."

After some hard work, they finally found a way to unlock the password. As the code was unlocked, a huge door slowly opened, revealing a spacious room.

Various advanced equipment and weapons are placed in the room, which is obviously a base for criminals.

"We finally found their lair." Su Yao said excitedly.

However, before they had time to be happy, they heard footsteps. A group of criminals rushed out from all corners of the room and surrounded them.

"I'm really surprised that you found this place." said one of the leading criminals. A cold smile appeared on his face, and his eyes were full of provocation.

Lin Yu looked at him without fear and said, "Your conspiracy will not succeed. We will bring you to justice."

The criminals laughed loudly and said, "Just you? You are too naive. Today, none of you can even think of leaving here."

The two sides immediately started a fierce battle. During the battle, the protagonist team gave full play to their strength and courage and launched a desperate struggle with the criminals. Using the power of their weapons and mysterious devices, they gradually gained the upper hand.

However, the criminals were not to be outdone. They constantly launched counterattacks, putting the protagonist team in trouble.

"This is not the way to go. We have to find a way to defeat them completely." Su Yao said.

Liu Hao thought for a moment and said, "We can use the power of the mysterious device to create a powerful energy field, which may be able to trap these criminals."

Everyone thought this was a good idea, so Liu Hao began to operate the mysterious device. The mysterious device emits a strong light, and a huge energy field gradually forms. The criminals are trapped by this energy field and unable to move.

The protagonist team took the opportunity to launch an attack and subdued the criminals one by one. They succeeded in destroying the lair of criminals and protecting ancient books and mysterious devices.

After the battle, they felt extremely tired, but their hearts were also filled with joy. They know that their efforts were not in vain and they succeeded in protecting world peace.

In this journey full of challenges and dangers, the protagonist team once again demonstrated their courage and wisdom. They believe that as long as they work together, nothing can stop them. In the future, they will continue to work hard to protect the world.