Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

The Greenland ice sheet is vast and desolate, like a planet permanently sealed by ice and snow.

The gale whipped up ice crystals, like countless tiny blades, endlessly scraping across this white desert.

Visibility sometimes dropped to less than fifty meters, and all that could be heard in the world was the howling wind and the crunching sound of the snow being crushed underfoot.

The extreme low temperatures, even through layers of the most advanced cold-weather clothing, still attempt to steal every bit of heat from everyone's body.

Jiang Nian and his group were like a few insignificant black dots.

Moving with difficulty on this vast white canvas.

"Temperature of minus 41 degrees Celsius, wind speed of level 7, accompanied by intermittent whitening weather."

The magpie's voice came through the encrypted communication channel.

Even the most advanced communication equipment is affected by harsh environments.

"Fifteen kilometers from the target point. We detected a regular, weak vibration signal three kilometers ahead, suspected to be an artificially deployed seismic sensor array."

The ghost immediately raised its hand and clenched its fist, and the group instantly stopped advancing.

They were concealed by several protruding ice ridges.

"Can we go around it?" the ghost asked.

“The array has a wide coverage area, and going around it would require traveling at least eight kilometers more, and the terrain on the flanks is more complex, with a large number of ice crevasses.”

Lingque quickly analyzed the data fed back by the detector.

Advancing across the ice field is inherently challenging, and they weren't particularly familiar with the terrain.

If you barge in without permission, the outcome will certainly not be good.

"not enough time."

Jiang Nian spoke, his voice sounding somewhat muffled beneath his mask, yet remarkably steady.

"The best option is to go straight through, find the array node, and temporarily block the signal using physical means."

He looked at the spirit bird: "Can you locate the node position?"

"It can be tried, but it requires getting within 500 meters and having at least 30 seconds of uninterrupted scanning time."

Lingque understood Jiang Nian's meaning and immediately responded.

"Barrier, Old Zhao, take charge of guarding. Spirit Sparrow, I'll take you there," Ghost quickly ordered.

Jiang Nian added, "I'll be with you. My senses might be able to detect the nodes faster."

The ghost did not object.

Jiang Nian's abilities have already been proven.

The three men stealthily moved through the wind and snow, using the terrain and the snow as cover to quickly approach the source of the vibration signal.

Jiang Nian concentrated his divine sense, which extended forward like an invisible tentacle.

In this extreme environment, the consumption of spiritual sense is greater than usual, and its range is also suppressed, but it is still more sensitive than pure instrument detection.

"The strongest epicenter is located to the left front, beneath that blue ice rock."

Jiang Nian said in a low voice.

The three immediately turned and silently approached the azure ice rock half-buried in the snow.

Lingque quickly took out a palm-sized scanner from her backpack and pointed it at the bottom of the ice rock.

"The node location has been confirmed. It is a new type of distributed vibration sensor with a high degree of coupling to the ice layer; forcibly disrupting it will trigger an alarm."

Ling Que frowned. "We need a dedicated frequency jammer for temporary shielding, but the model we're carrying might not be a perfect match..."

"Let me see." Jiang Nian held out his hand.

Lingque handed over the scanner, and the screen displayed complex frequency waveforms and node structure diagrams.

Jiang Nian stared at the screen, his brain working at lightning speed. Combining his divine sense with his subtle perception of the node's physical structure, he quickly analyzed its working principle and weaknesses.

"Complete interference is not necessary."

Jiang Nian suddenly said, "Its alarm mechanism is based on the continuous change of vibration patterns. If we create a continuous and stable background noise that is highly similar to the frequency of the natural environment, and cover up the brief abnormal vibrations that occur when we pass by, we may be able to fool the system."

Both the ghost and the sparrow were stunned for a moment.

This idea is very bold, and it requires an extremely precise understanding of the working principle of the sensor and the vibration frequency of the surrounding environment.

"Can you do it?" Ghost looked at Jiang Nian.

"You can try it."

Jiang Nian spoke calmly, yet with confidence.

His mastery of internal energy and his understanding of the vibration frequency of power far surpassed that of ordinary people.

He gestured for Ghost and Sparrow to step back a bit, then walked to the ice rock node, slowly squatted down, and gently placed his right hand, which was wearing a special glove, on the ice surface near the node.

He closed his eyes, and his inner strength, like the most precise tool, began to vibrate with extremely subtle amplitude.

This vibration is not meant to destroy, but to imitate!

It imitates the wailing of the wind blowing across the ice field, the groans of the distant ice sheets naturally contracting and expanding, and the inherent breath of this icy world itself.

One second, two seconds...

Lingque stared intently at the scanner screen, where she saw the unusual vibrations representing the footsteps of the three of them gradually being covered and diluted by a larger background wave that almost overlapped with the spectrum of the natural environment.

"Success!"

Lingque couldn't help but gasp, her voice filled with unbelievable surprise.

"The vibration signal is perfectly masked! As long as we maintain this state, we can pass through safely!"

A hint of shock flashed in Ghost's eyes as he whispered into the communicator, "Barrier, Old Zhao, keep up, maintain formation, and tread lightly."

Under the cover of artificial background noise created by Jiang Nian, the five-member team silently passed through the death sensor array, as if blending into the wind and snow of this icy plain.

After traveling about ten kilometers, the terrain began to change.

Ahead lay a vast glacial canyon, flanked by steep ice cliffs, as if cleaved by an invisible giant axe.

“Based on satellite imagery and seismic source analysis, the base entrance is most likely located somewhere in this canyon.” Ghost signaled the team to stop again, hiding behind piles of ice at the canyon entrance.

The magpie released a miniature reconnaissance drone, which flew silently into the canyon, skimming along the ice wall like a snow sparrow.

The transmitted images show that the canyon is winding and twisting, with thick snow covering the ice walls, showing no signs of human intervention.

"No obvious entrance was found, and there were no patrol personnel."

Lingque reports.

"The entrance has definitely been disguised."

Jiang Nian focused his senses and noticed something unusual about the ice structure deep in the canyon. The echo was wrong, and there might be an empty space behind it.

He pointed to a seemingly ordinary bend in the ice wall deep in the canyon: "Let's go take a look there."

The squad moved again, cautiously advancing along the shadowy area at the edge of the canyon.

The closer they got to the location Jiang Nian pointed to, the colder the air seemed to become, with a faint metallic scent in the wind, different from that of ice and snow.

Just as they were about to reach the corner, Jiang Nian suddenly raised his hand.

Signaling everyone to lie down!

Almost simultaneously, a slight but regular metallic scraping sound came from behind the corner!
Two guards, dressed in pure white full-coverage polar combat suits and almost blending into the icy and snowy environment, emerged from around the corner.

They carried uniquely shaped rifles equipped with multiple sensor probes, their steps steady, their sharp eyes scanning the canyon.

They are the organization's Icefield Guardians!

They were clearly better suited to this extreme low-temperature environment than the previous deep-sea divers, and their movements were completely unhindered.

The team members held their breath, pressing their bodies tightly against the cold snow, their heartbeats seemingly slowing down.

The two guards paused briefly at the corner, seemingly checking the sensor data, before continuing their regular patrol route towards the other side of the canyon. Only after their figures disappeared into the snow did the group breathe a sigh of relief.

"The defense is very tight."

The ghost whispered, "The entrance must be nearby."

Jiang Nian nodded. His divine sense had already penetrated the ice wall, and he could clearly see the structure behind it.

A massive, incredibly thick alloy door blends seamlessly with the ice wall, behind which lies a downward-sloping passageway.

"The entrance is behind the ice wall; it's an alloy door. There are two guards inside the door."

Jiang Nian shared what he had sensed with everyone.

"A direct assault won't work; it'll alert those inside," the fortress said in a muffled voice.

"We need to infiltrate in disguise."

Lingque looked at Youhun, "We carried the organization's IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) signal simulator, but it needs to obtain the real-time identification code of nearby guards to be effective, and it can only simulate briefly."

The ghost looked at Jiang Nian.

Jiang Nian understood what he meant.

"I'll take care of those two patrolmen and get their identification codes. You guys prepare to provide backup."

"Be careful."

The ghost didn't say much.

At this time, efficiency is the most important thing.

Jiang Nian moved swiftly, like a snow leopard hunting its prey, chasing after the patrolmen in the direction they had gone.

Soon, he saw the backs of the two patrolmen.

They were walking towards a relatively open ice platform, seemingly preparing to make a brief stop there and transmit data back.

It's now!

Jiang Nian's speed suddenly exploded, and in the instant the two patrolmen turned around, he appeared behind them like a ghost!

It did not use internal force, but rather pure physical strength and fighting skills.

With a precise and swift chop, he struck the neck armor joint of one guard, while his other hand gripped the wrist of the second guard holding the gun and twisted it sharply, while his knee slammed heavily into the seam between his waist and abdomen.

"Crack!"

"Uh!"

Two short, muffled thuds and the sound of bones cracking rang out almost simultaneously.

The two guards collapsed before they could even sound an alarm.

Jiang Nian quickly checked their equipment and found an identification card and a portable terminal that was transmitting data.

He connected it to the signal catcher provided by the lark, and it quickly downloaded real-time identification codes and data.

"Identification code obtained, simulation in progress. Data stream shows they need to report to the internal control center every fifteen minutes. We have twelve minutes left," Lingque's voice came through.

"enough."

Jiang Nian dragged the two unconscious guards to a secluded spot and hid them before quickly returning to his squad.

The Sparrow has already loaded the simulated signal into the identification module of each person's combat uniform.

The team returned to the ice wall. Jiang Nian placed his palm on the ice wall, his inner energy slowly seeping in, sensing the structure of the internal barrier system.

He quickly found a physical interface for emergency maintenance, located in an extremely well-hidden spot.

"here."

Jiang Nian pointed to a seemingly natural indentation on the ice wall.

Lingque stepped forward, inserted the universal interface probe into the indentation, and connected it to the portable decryption terminal.

The data stream on the screen was scrolling wildly.

"The access control system is very sophisticated, but its architecture is similar to some of the data we obtained from the underwater base... We are trying to crack it..."

Lingque was completely focused, her fingers flying across the virtual keyboard.

Time passed by minute by minute.

"Five minutes left in the countdown," the ghost reminded him.

"Almost there, we've bypassed the last firewall..."

at last!

With a soft "beep", the terminal screen lit up with a green light.

"Hack successful! Access control has been unlocked!"

As Lingque spoke, the huge alloy door slid open inward with an extremely slight "humming" sound!

"Barrier, Lao Zhao, stay outside and establish concealed observation points and evacuation routes. Lingque, Advisor Jiang, let's go in," Ghost quickly ordered.

Bilei and Lao Zhao nodded and immediately dispersed to find suitable hiding places.

Jiang Nian, You Hun, and Ling Que slipped into the crevice one by one.

Inside the door was a sloping metal passageway with cold alloy walls inlaid with guide lights that emitted a faint blue glow, stretching all the way to the end of one's sight.

The air circulation system emitted a low hum, and from deeper within, the faint vibrations of large machinery could be heard.

“The signal simulation can only last for eight minutes. We must find the key area and prepare the rendezvous point within this time.”

The ghost whispered, examining the weapon in its hand.

The three moved quickly and quietly through the passage.

The passageways were interconnected, like a maze, but Jiang Nian's divine sense always guided him toward the core area.

Along the way, they avoided several fixed surveillance cameras and mobile patrol robots. The organization's automated defense system was quite sophisticated.

"Turn left ahead. There's a large space with strong signs of life and mechanical activity," Jiang Nian warned.

The three of them approached the corner and cautiously peeked out.

Before us was a huge circular space, as if it had been hollowed out from the entire mountainside.

In the center of the space was a huge cylindrical transparent pipe, through which flowed milky white coolant that emitted a chilling aura and produced a low rumble.

On the circular platform, dozens of technicians in gray uniforms were busy at different control consoles.

On the inner wall of the circular platform, dozens of upright metal culture tanks, resembling coffins, are neatly arranged!

The tank is connected to a dense network of pipes, and its interior is immersed in a pale blue solution, where twisted, inhuman figures can be vaguely seen!

It's the organization's bioengineering lab!

"This... is where they conducted their human experiments under the Ice Marrow Project..."

Lingque looked at the culture tanks, her voice tinged with suppressed anger.

Jiang Nian's gaze fell on the central control console.

There, a middle-aged man in a silver-gray uniform stood with his hands behind his back, watching the data stream in the central pipeline.

He was surrounded by several assistants and two guards whose auras were clearly different from those of ordinary technicians.

"That person... is Dr. Han Dong!"

Lingque quickly retrieved the information using facial recognition: "One of the organization's top biological geneticists, and one of the core leaders of Project Ice Marrow! He's actually here!"

Just then, Han Dong seemed to receive some kind of communication. He whispered a few words to his wristwatch and then gave instructions to his assistant.

"Prepare to activate Test Subject Seven for the thirty-seventh adaptation test. The Lord is very dissatisfied with the progress; we must speed things up." (End of Chapter)