The two trudged along the path with difficulty, which was rugged and filled with thorns and stones. Their clothes were torn, and their hands and feet were scratched, but they paid no attention to these.

Finally, they bypassed the obstacles and returned to the road. The car continued moving forward, but their mood grew heavier.

As the car approached the coordinates, the surrounding scenery became increasingly eerie. The trees grew tall and twisted, resembling a group of monstrous creatures brandishing their claws; a pungent smell permeated the air, making them feel dizzy.

"This place is so strange, it feels ominous," Xu An whispered, a hint of fear in his eyes, instinctively moving closer to Shen Jingqi.

Shen Jingqi nodded and said, "Be careful, there may be hidden dangers here." His voice was calm, yet his heart was filled with vigilance, hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, eyes fixed firmly ahead.

Suddenly, a group of dark shadows appeared in front of the car. These shadows faded in and out of the darkness, seemingly a group of Ghosts. Shen Jingqi slammed on the brakes, and the car halted again.

"What is that?" Xu An asked, trembling with fear.

Shen Jingqi didn't speak; he slowly opened the car door and cautiously got out. Holding a wooden stick, he approached the shadows vigilantly. Xu An mustered his courage and followed behind Shen Jingqi.

When they got closer to the shadows, they found it was a group of modified mechanical creatures. These mechanical creatures had bizarre shapes, their bodies glinting with metallic light, their eyes revealing a fierce glow.

"It seems the mastermind has set an ambush here," Shen Jingqi said in a low voice, his eyes showing a hint of determination as he tightened his grip on the wooden stick.

The mechanical creatures roared and lunged at them. Shen Jingqi and Xu An avoided them swiftly and engaged in a fierce battle with the mechanical creatures. Shen Jingqi swung the wooden stick, striking the mechanical creatures with great force with each blow. Xu An was not to be outdone; he picked up stones from the ground and threw them at the mechanical creatures.

However, the mechanical creatures were numerous and aggressive. Shen Jingqi and Xu An gradually felt a bit overwhelmed, sustaining some injuries.

"We can't go on like this; we need to find a way to shake them off," Xu An shouted, his voice tinged with urgency.

Shen Jingqi looked around and suddenly noticed an abandoned factory nearby. His eyes lit up, and he said, "Let's hide in the factory."

The two quickly ran towards the factory, with the mechanical creatures in hot pursuit. Once they rushed inside, they immediately shut the door. The mechanical creatures roared outside, pounding on the door, but were unable to get in for the moment.

"We're safe here for now," Shen Jingqi said breathlessly, his eyes showing a hint of fatigue but still filled with determination.

They searched the factory and found some tools and weapons they could use. Shen Jingqi picked up a rusty iron hammer, while Xu An found a long iron rod. They began to prepare for the next battle.

Just as they were getting ready, a strange sound suddenly came from inside the factory. It sounded as if it were coming from underground, yet also seemed to be flooding from all directions, making one's hair stand on end.

"What's that sound?" Xu An asked in horror, his eyes full of fear, his body trembling involuntarily.

Shen Jingqi frowned and said, "Be careful, there may still be other dangers here." His voice was calm, yet his heart was wary, tightly gripping the iron hammer.

They carefully walked towards the direction of the sound, and when they reached the entrance of a basement, they discovered the sound was coming from inside. The basement was filled with a pungent odor, the lighting dim and flickering.

"Should we go down and take a look?" Xu An asked hesitantly, his eyes showing a hint of fear but also some curiosity.

Shen Jingqi nodded and said, "Let's go down and have a look. We might find a way to deal with the mechanical creatures." His voice was firm, but his heart held some trepidation, unsure of what dangers lay hidden in the basement.

The two slowly descended into the basement, which was filled with various strange devices and instruments. At the end of the basement, they discovered a huge control panel. The panel was flickering with various lights, the display showing complex codes and data.

"Could these codes be related to the mechanical creatures?" Xu An asked, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Shen Jingqi nodded and said, "It's quite possible. We need to find a way to decipher these codes to see if we can control the mechanical creatures."

They began to carefully study the codes on the control panel, and after much effort, they finally found some key information. It turned out that these mechanical creatures were remotely controlled by the mastermind through this control panel. If they could crack the control panel's password, they could control the mechanical creatures.

"Great, we have a chance!" Xu An said excitedly, his eyes filled with joy.

Shen Jingqi's heart pounded wildly in his chest like a battle drum being fiercely beaten by a gale. He took a deep breath, his hands moving swiftly like nimble birds over the control panel. His fingertips darted between the dense keys and flickering indicator lights, each touch carrying a do-or-die determination.

Time seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and every second felt as long as a century. Sweat slowly seeped from his forehead, trailing down his cheek and dripping onto the control panel, splashing tiny droplets. Yet, his eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, remained steadfast and unwavering.

"How complex is this password?" Shen Jingqi muttered to himself, his brow furrowed tightly like a volcano about to erupt. His gaze was fixed on the numbers and symbols constantly shifting on the screen, his brain working rapidly to find a pattern in the seemingly chaotic combination.

Xu An stood beside him, fists clenched tightly, knuckles whitening with tension. His eyes never left Shen Jingqi, his heart filled with worry and expectation. "Jingqi, can you do it?" he couldn't help but ask softly, his voice carrying a slight tremor.

Shen Jingqi didn't turn around, just gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words, "Don't talk, I got this!" His voice was not loud, but it was filled with strength, as if encouraging himself and Xu An.

Suddenly, a strange prompt flashed on the screen, and Shen Jingqi's eyes lit up instantly, like an explorer discovering treasure. "There's a way!" he exclaimed excitedly, his hands moving more rapidly. However, before he could celebrate, another warning window popped up on the screen, the red text stinging his eyes painfully.

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