Ultra: Dragon Sword Journey

Chapter 526: The Monster Serving the God of Fire - Sodom

The next moment, a call from Director Fukami's office flashed onto the large screen. Zhao Ming took the call and saw Director Fukami, Police Bureau Staff Officer Munekata, and Operations Department Staff Officer Miyata appear in front of the camera, all standing very close to each other.

"Hey, Director, are you guys doing the ice bucket challenge?" Zhao Ming had sharp eyes and saw at a glance that the three people were standing in a basin of ice water to cool down their lower bodies. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the big boss really knew how to have fun.

Munakata replied angrily, "Stop joking. You've always been resourceful. Come up with something! The three of us are almost dying from the heat."

"Since the monster is near the exhaust pipe, we might as well try to cut off the pipe and then inject some refrigerant gas. In this way, we may be able to repel the monster!" Staff Officer Miyata proposed his own plan.

"In this case, the switching operation can only be done manually, and the temperature in the mechanical room on the 20th floor underground is already as high as 500 degrees. Zhao Ming, now I can only ask you to lead the team there in person! Only your Saisha armor can withstand this hot environment." Zong Fang immediately suggested.

"Those who are capable should do more work. Come on, everyone! I'm leaving this to you." Director Fukami asked everyone with a serious expression. Then the staff poured a basin of ice into the basin where the three people were standing, making them emit a refreshing expression in this scorching hot environment before hanging up the phone.

"What are the expressions on the director's face?" Everyone looked at the puzzling scene on the screen and couldn't help but wonder.

Zhao Ming muttered in annoyance, "How stupid! Didn't I just tell you they were doing the ice bucket challenge in the sweltering heat? There's clearly a basin of water filled with ice cubes right under their feet, and they're standing in it, physically cooling themselves down."

"I have to say that the leaders are really smart! Just put an ice bucket under your feet, and now you can enjoy the coolness in the scorching heat." Everyone sighed and felt regretful in their hearts, wondering why they didn't think of this wonderful idea!

"It seems this mission is destined for us. Liang, let's go!" Zhao Ming shrugged helplessly, then looked at them, "Everyone, get ready. Once the monster appears on the ground, be sure to prepare a response plan in time."

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.

Zhao Ming waved his arm, and a spatial crack appeared on the wall. He immediately pulled Liang along, performing a wall-penetrating technique and instantly slipping through. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the Black Storm team's open-air training grounds.

The place was spacious and empty, filled with the chill of winter. Zhao Ming and Liang exchanged a glance, understanding each other as they simultaneously raised their left hands, the constellation symbols on the backs of their hands beginning to glow brightly.

In a flash of light, the constellation symbol quickly transformed into a constellation compass. "Dress!" Zhao Ming and Liang shouted in unison, their voices echoing in the air.

As the command sounded, fierce flames erupted from the backs of their hands, quickly spreading along their arms and throughout their bodies. Amidst the raging flames, Zhao Ming and Liang's bodies were gradually covered by a set of tight, reinforced suits. Pieces of sturdy armor were faintly visible in the flames!

After a while, the flames gradually subsided, and two sets of gorgeous armor appeared on Zhao Ming and Liang. The two sets of armor were all fiery red, as if they were forged by flames.

"Let's go," Zhao Ming said calmly. He stomped his foot down, and a crack immediately appeared in the ground. The two of them once again used the Earth Escape Technique, speeding deep into the earth.

When they reached the machinery room on the 20th floor underground, a wave of heat washed over them. Even through his Saisha combat uniform, he could clearly feel the scorching heat. Zhao Ming was the first to step into the machinery room. The temperature inside was even higher than he had imagined, and the metal equipment was scorched red.

"Look there!" Liang suddenly shouted, a hint of surprise in his voice. Zhao Ming quickly looked in the direction Liang pointed, only to see a large figure huddled at the end of the passage.

It was a sleeping monster, its body covered in a thick layer of magma, and its jaws occasionally opened and closed, as if chewing something even in its dreams. The monster's snoring was deafening, echoing in this enclosed underground space.

What was even more surprising was that the monster, bearing its huge thorns, struggled to squeeze into the gaps in the scattered ventilation ducts. Its scorching body formed a sharp contrast with the surrounding environment!

"It seems this big guy is responsible for the extreme heat at headquarters these days!" Liang suddenly realized something as he looked at the monster. Zhao Ming also nodded in agreement.

Liang's eyes immediately fell on the red valve beside her. She pointed at it and said, "That should be it."

Liang immediately rushed over, gripped the valve's metal lever tightly with both hands, and pushed down with all her might. However, despite her immense strength, the valve remained motionless.

"Strange, I'm using all my strength, but it seems like I can't move it?" Liang couldn't help but feel confused. Her body had grown stronger, and with the blessing of the Saisha armor, her strength should be even greater, but why couldn't she move the valve?

"Is it possible that this valve is actually pushed upwards!" Zhao Ming gave a wicked smile through his mask, and his voice seemed to be mixed with a hint of ridicule and mockery.

After hearing this mocking voice, Liang raised her foot and kicked the long valve. The kick was so powerful that the valve made a dull "bang" sound under the huge impact.

The moment Liang kicked the valve, a continuous stream of white cold mist suddenly gushed out from the pipes all around. This cold mist quickly filled the entire space!

The sleeping high-temperature monster was awakened by the sudden cold air. It opened its large yellow eyes, revealing a hint of astonishment and confusion. It seemed a little overwhelmed by this sudden change!

Seeing this, Zhao Ming's smile became even brighter. He said to Liang proudly, "See, I was right!"

Liang snorted softly, raised his foot and stepped on Zhao Ming's instep. Zhao Ming cried out in pain, but he didn't get angry, instead he laughed out loud.

Amidst laughter, Zhao Ming and Liang joined hands and performed the Wall-Walking Technique together. A flash of blue light passed by, and their figures instantly pierced through the wall, hurtling towards the ground.

In the blink of an eye, the blue light flashed again, and Zhao Ming and Liang appeared on the Black Storm team's training ground.

After the monster left the underground, everyone at TPC headquarters felt the temperature drop suddenly. They watched in amazement as the numbers on the thermometer continued to drop, and finally felt relieved.

Immediately afterwards, there was a violent earthquake that shook the earth, and a bright red lava monster with four nimble horns on its head broke out of the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

"This monster is actually Sodem?" Kariya, who was driving the multi-purpose airship Type 07 transport plane, shouted in astonishment as he circled in the sky. He stared at the huge monster below with wide eyes.

With Sodom's departure, the base's scorching temperature quickly dropped back to normal. Inside the Super Victory command room, everyone returned to their posts and began to work.

Koda looked at Nakajima curiously and asked in confusion, "Why, do you know it?" The others also turned their eyes to Nakajima, waiting for his answer.

Nakajima hesitated for a moment, then suddenly remembered a book Kariya had read before. He quickly said, "Sodom is a messenger who lives in volcanoes and serves the God of Fire. It is a monster from New Guinea legend."

Kariya said slowly, "Yes, it's said to be the messenger of the God of Fire, able to prevent volcanic eruptions. The descriptions of it in ancient books are very similar to this one!" His voice revealed a hint of disbelief, as if he still couldn't accept that this legendary monster before him had actually appeared in reality...