MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter - Chapter 1008

Chapter 1008: Chapter 108: Ambush Chapter 1008: Chapter 108: Ambush Li Yao’s eyes lit up as he finally found a clue, yet he didn’t rush and explained, “The signs now indicate that several demons have almost entirely freed themselves, and the hellish armies are intensifying their attacks, decimating the barbarians. This place has a city of demons and a massive number of undead sealed beneath it, and hell will sooner or later extend its reach here. Given the temporary stability, the Archangel wants to resolve the troubles in Tristram, otherwise, Rogge Camp could face danger, especially with the blood moon imminent.”

With that, Dandan gave a sigh of relief, “Now that you say that, I can rest easy. Otherwise, we might have really caused trouble.”

“Rest assured, the Justice Angel is not such a simple figure,” Li Yao said with a smile.

After all, the Justice Archangel has always been the last to laugh, and it’s not just about his character.

He was willing to forsake the source of his power and content to be a mere mortal. Then he was able to recall his memories when he was powerless.

Moreover, after tens of thousands of years, he gathered the forces of the Neutral Continent and became their leader. Now, starting the counterattack on heaven was no easy feat.

Of course, what left the deepest impression on Li Yao was the battle in the firmament of heaven from his past life, the ultimate declaration, “I am justice,” which Li Yao envied for a long time. That battle also earned the Archangel a huge female fanbase.

“See this stone column with inscriptions? We’re going to split up and look for more. If you find one, remember to call out in the team to inform me of the coordinates,” Li Yao said as he marked the coordinates and split up with the two women.

Then the trio searched throughout the Stone Forest until nearly noon, identifying a total of nine stone columns.

Subsequently, the three used the teleportation array found in the Stone Forest to travel to the icy plateau, where they eventually found the gnome.

“Have you really found the lost city?” the gnome asked. “The rumors are true, then. What’s the situation like inside?”

Li Yao shrugged and said, “According to ancient texts, the place is teeming with monsters and possesses endless treasures. It’s rather risky to open the city gates. That’s why I marked the barrier, so I hurried back to share the discovery with you.”

The gnome blinked, then said, “Good, good, let’s set off immediately.”

Li Yao inquired, “What about this place?”

“Heh, don’t worry. With my Mechanical Guardians, anyone trying to steal something here is on a suicide mission,” the gnome said as he pressed a button, animating the silent Mechanical Guardians, which then returned to quietude.

After that, they set off once more, and by nightfall, they returned to the Mother Tree.

“You guys did well to make it through this place,” the gnome said appreciatively, not dwelling on why only three remained: “This time, the Mechanical Guardians I brought should be sufficient.”

Protected by the Mechanical Guardians, they quickly arrived at the Stone Forest.

“You have a considerable understanding of engineering and runes. I presume you have some knowledge of barriers too. So, please proceed with breaking this one,” he said, and with those words, the three received the reward for completing this phase of the task, their experience surging significantly.

“Naturally,” Li Yao said as he took out a key and slid his finger over it, speaking, “In fact, I have long since figured out how to open the gate.”

As Li Yao spoke, the key emitted a faint golden glow.

Then, an ethereal portal appeared, growing larger and larger.

“Let’s go.” The gnome stepped directly inside, followed by the two women.

After a few steps, the gnome suddenly felt that something was off, turned around, and found Li Yao outside, smiling at him.

“Why aren’t you coming in? There’s still a role for you to play inside,” the gnome asked, puzzled.

“Your acting skills are impressive, truly gnome-like. You have a talent for performing, Mimiron,” Li Yao said, unruffled.

“What, you, how could you…” Mimiron’s expression changed, then he said, “You indeed have ill intentions. I am an engineering gnome from Gnomeregan. What are you, you two, don’t stop him, go out and kill him for me, and I’ll reward this little girl with two Mechanical Guardians.”

Dan, momentarily stunned, pretended to be ominous and said, “What are you doing, spouting nonsense?”

“It’s better for you to stay trapped inside with him,” Li Yao said, but whispered privately to Dan, “Hold her down, then find a chance to use Hearthstone, say it’s to pursue me.”

While saying this, he touched the key, and the portal began to fluctuate. Mimiron, who was about to step out, was startled; this was the Tristram sealed by a space-folding spell, and the spatial fluctuations were enough to kill him. He could only watch helplessly as the portal shrank smaller and smaller.

“Damn it, boy, just wait, whoever you are, I will surely kill you. I won’t be trapped here,” Mimiron scoffed.

“One of Ulduar’s overseers, the titan creation Mimiron, I’m well aware of your prowess. However, I don’t need to trap you for long. Half a day is enough for me. Can you guess why?” Li Yao put the key back into his backpack.

“You, you’re too bold, coveting my laboratory,” Mimiron realized Li Yao’s intentions in an instant.

“Hahaha, exactly! How can the mission rewards compare to your laboratory? Even if it’s just a temporary laboratory, there must be many valuable things inside.” Li Yao was extremely pleased; although his plan was perfect, the actual execution might not have been successful. Now that it was, it was time to reap the fruits of victory.

Mimiron was so enraged he was nearly going mad. As Li Yao had said, he had been constantly researching, and there were too many valuable items in the laboratory. For others, having Mechanical Guardians enter the laboratory would be suicide.

But he had witnessed Li Yao’s engineering and rune expertise. Even Mimiron wouldn’t know how long it would take to open the portal, yet Li Yao had done it easily. His temporary laboratory was no joke.

“Damn it, damn it…” In his anger, a beam of identification magic illuminated him.

Everyone saw him transform into a large gnome, at least three yards tall, and mechanical, without any flesh. This meant that although he was alive, he was a mechanical life created by the titans, unaffected by the Curse of Flesh and without flesh and blood. More crucially, his body was covered with a terrifying phantom image that made anyone’s heart palpitate just by looking at it.

“Who…”

As expected, you’ve been controlled by the old gods,” an elderly voice reached everyone’s ears.

With the voice, an old man stood in front of the two women.

“Cain, it’s you, you old geezer,” Mimiron said through gritted teeth.

“It seems the old man still has some reputation. Indeed, it is I,” Cain said, “Send the message of my entrapment back to Rogge Camp, and you will be rewarded handsomely.”

Immediately, the task for the trio transformed. Li Yao smiled, “At last, the real main plotline has been triggered…”