Detective Conan: Starting with Yukiko covered in black stockings!

The group quickly hid and nervously observed the outside movements through the cracks in the cave.

A group of people dressed in black and fully armed rushed into the ruins like ghosts. Their steps were hurried, and their eyes revealed undisguised greed and eagerness.

These people were armed with advanced weapons, which gleamed with a cold metallic luster in the sunlight. They were searching around, clearly also after this mysterious artifact.

Cao Yu knew that this artifact must not fall into the hands of a criminal group, otherwise it would lead to unpredictable and terrible consequences.

He focused his attention, trying to control the special connection he had with the artifacts, constantly reminding himself to stay calm and handle the situation with composure.

He slowly closed his eyes, casting aside all distracting thoughts, as if entering a world that belonged only to himself and the artifacts, focusing on the surging power within his body.

Through his efforts, the artifact's light gradually stabilized and released an invisible force, forming a protective barrier around the cave like a transparent shield.

The barrier emitted a faint blue light, like a deep ocean, seemingly isolating the cave from the outside world and becoming their temporary safe haven.

The criminal gang members quickly noticed the anomaly in the cave. They were initially taken aback, their faces showing surprise, but then their expressions turned ferocious, their eyes flashing with a vicious light.

They tried to force their way in, but were all relentlessly bounced back by the barrier. Some were even knocked to the ground by the force of the rebound, groaning in pain.

Enraged, they began attacking the barrier with various weapons, and flames soared into the sky outside the cave, accompanied by deafening explosions.

Bullets rained down on the barrier, sending up streaks of blue sparks like eerie fireworks blooming in the night sky; the shockwaves from the grenades' explosions crashed against the barrier like surging waves, making it tremble slightly, as if it might shatter at any moment.

"This can't go on, we need to come up with a solution," Amuro Tooru said anxiously, his brows furrowed, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Conan pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping around the cave, trying to find a breakthrough in the surrounding environment.

"We can use the mechanisms of the ruins to fight back against them."

"I just noticed that some of the mechanisms on the stone pillars outside can still be activated, which might cause them some chaos." Conan said, while quickly recalling the details of the mechanisms he had seen when he passed by earlier, those mysterious symbols and ingenious structures appearing one by one in his mind.

Cao Yu nodded in agreement. While maintaining the connection between the artifact and himself to keep the protective barrier stable, he discussed the specific plan with Amuro Tooru and Conan.

They decided that Conan would sneak out of the cave and use his knowledge of mechanisms to activate the mechanism on the stone pillar, while Amuro Tooru would provide cover and wait for the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the criminal group.

Conan carefully passed through the barrier, his movements light and agile, like a cat moving silently through the darkness.

With his agility and keen sense of danger, he successfully evaded the enemy's sight and reached the vicinity of the stone pillar.

He carefully observed the ancient symbols on the stone pillars, symbols that resembled mysterious codes, recording the wisdom and heritage of the Mayan civilization.

He recalled the clues he had seen in the ruins and tried to piece them together to solve this ancient mystery.

Finally, he found a way to activate the mechanism.

Following the instructions of the symbols, he gently turned a protrusion on the stone pillar and then pressed several hidden buttons, making every move carefully, for fear of making the slightest mistake.

As he manipulated it, the stone pillar began to emit a deep rumble, as if a long-dormant beast was awakening. The sound echoed through the silent ruins, sending chills down one's spine.

Chapter 323 is gradually becoming a bit difficult.

The previously still stone pillar slowly began to rotate, and sharp stone spikes shot out from its top. These spikes, like arrows released from a bow, flew towards the criminal group with fierce momentum.

The sudden attack threw them into disarray. Some people were unable to dodge in time and were struck by the stone spikes, letting out painful screams.

Blood splattered on the ancient ground, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding mysterious atmosphere, like a tragic painting.

Amuro Tooru seized the opportunity and burst out from his hiding place like a black lightning bolt, holding a specially made weapon that gleamed with a metallic luster, as if it were a symbol of justice.

He rushed towards the enemy and launched an attack, each strike carrying a fierce momentum and accurately hitting the enemy's vitals.

Upon seeing this, the leader of the 620th criminal gang was enraged, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, like burning flames.

He personally led a team of men and charged towards Amuro Tooru without regard for anything else.

The two engaged in fierce close combat, with Amuro Tooru using his superb fighting skills and extraordinary courage to fight back against his enemy.

His every move was clean and efficient, skillfully avoiding the enemy's attacks while delivering a powerful counterattack.

However, the enemy was numerous and kept surging forward like a tide, and he gradually began to struggle.

Sweat soaked his clothes, and his breathing became rapid, making each dodge and attack increasingly difficult.

Just then, Cao Yu felt that the protective barrier was stable enough, and he decided to leave the cave and join the battle.

He emerged from the cave carrying the mysterious artifact, its light shining in his hands as if granting him even greater power. The light illuminated the surrounding darkness, like a ray of hope.

Cao Yu shouted loudly, and his voice resounded like a great bell, as if to dispel the darkness.

He charged toward the enemy like a tiger descending a mountain, his momentum fierce.

Using his special connection with the artifacts, he unleashed a dazzling series of attacks, causing his enemies to fall one after another.

His figure moved freely among the enemies, each strike carrying immense power. The bodies of those men in black flew away like fallen leaves under his attacks, seemingly utterly vulnerable.

With the combined efforts of the three, the criminal gang was finally defeated.

They fled the ruins in a sorry state, leaving behind a scene of devastation.

The ground was littered with weapons discarded by the enemy, tattered clothing, and bloodstains, as if telling the story of the brutality of this fierce battle.

Although Cao Yu and his team successfully prevented the criminal group from acquiring the cultural relics, they knew that this was just the beginning and the enemy would certainly not give up.

After leaving the Mayan ruins, the special operations team rushed to an underground black market in Europe.

Intelligence suggests that criminal groups frequently conduct illegal transactions here, and perhaps more clues can be found here.

This underground black market is hidden in the underground labyrinth of an ancient city, filled with all sorts of mysterious atmospheres.

As they stepped into the underground labyrinth, a damp, decaying smell hit them, as if it were the marks of time.

The dim lights flickered in the narrow passageway, as if they might go out at any moment, plunging the place into complete darkness and making one feel as if they were in a mysterious and eerie world.

All sorts of people were trading strange and unusual items at various stalls. Some stalls displayed crystals that shimmered with an eerie light, the light flickering like a ghost; others displayed ancient weapons with peculiar shapes, which seemed to still bear the bloody scent of history.

Cao Yu and his group blended in, cautiously gathering information.

They deliberately lowered their voices to avoid attracting attention, and every glance and movement was filled with vigilance.

Cao Yu could still feel the mysterious artifact trembling slightly in his arms, as if reminding him that there were clues related to the criminal group hidden here.

They wandered around the black market, talking to various vendors and regulars.

However, most of these people are extremely wary, either giving perfunctory answers to their questions or avoiding them altogether, as if they were full of suspicion towards strangers.

Finally, in a secluded corner, they encountered a mysterious merchant.

The merchant was short in stature, with shifty eyes, and wore a tattered black robe that covered him completely, as if he wanted to hide everything about himself.

Cao Yu stepped forward to speak with him, but the merchant was initially very wary, avoiding answering their questions and instead looking them up and down with suspicion, his eyes revealing deep vigilance.

Chapter 324 Ensuring No One Is Eavesdropping

But when Cao Yu inadvertently revealed a corner of the mysterious artifact, the merchant's eyes changed instantly. His eyes widened, a hint of surprise and excitement flashing in them, as if he had seen a rare treasure. The greed and desire revealed in his eyes were almost impossible to conceal.

"Where did you get this?" the merchant asked eagerly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, a tremor that seemed to carry a hint of fear.

Cao Yu realized this was a breakthrough, and he cleverly replied, "This is something we discovered while tracking down a criminal group. We know they are very interested in this artifact, and you must know some inside information as well." As he spoke, Cao Yu observed the businessman's changing expressions, trying to glean more information from his subtle nuances.

The businessman hesitated for a moment, a hint of struggle in his eyes, as if he were weighing something.

Finally, he spoke up: "The criminal group has been looking for a way to activate the power of this artifact. They believe that this artifact holds a huge secret that can help them achieve a terrible plan."

"They've had contact with some mysterious organizations here, and it seems they're preparing for a large-scale operation." The businessman's voice was low, as if afraid of being overheard. As he spoke, he nervously glanced around to make sure no one was eavesdropping.

Cao Yu and his companions learned from the merchant that the criminal group's next target was a mysterious ancient city located in the Middle Eastern desert.

This ancient city is said to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of its cultural relics, and a criminal syndicate is preparing to gather its forces to explore it.

The special operations team immediately decided to head to the Middle Eastern desert.

When they reached the edge of the desert, the sun was high in the sky, and the scorching sand seemed to melt everything.

The intense sunlight shone on the sand, reflecting a blinding light that made it almost impossible to open one's eyes, as if the whole world was shrouded in white flames.

They hired local guides and rode camels into the depths of the desert.

The camels' steps were steady and slow, leaving deep footprints in the sand, which were soon buried by the wind and sand, as if they had never walked there.

During their long and arduous journey, they encountered a sudden sandstorm.

The wind howled, the yellow sand filled the sky, and the whole world seemed to be shrouded in darkness.

The wind howled like a demon, terrifying them and threatening to devour them.

Cao Yu held the mysterious artifact tightly as he and the others searched for shelter.

They struggled through the sandstorm, their eyes stinging from the sand, struggling to breathe, and feeling the roughness of the sand entering their mouths with every breath.

Fortunately, they found an old stone house not far away, which, although dilapidated, could barely provide some shelter.

They rushed into the stone house, slammed the stone door shut, blocking out the raging sandstorm outside. The sound of the impact echoed inside the stone house, like the heartbeat of someone brushing past death.

After the sandstorm passed, they continued their journey and finally arrived at the legendary, mysterious ancient city.

Most of this ancient city is buried by yellow sand, leaving only some towering towers and ruins, as if telling the story of its former glory.

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Those towers stand like lonely guardians in the wind and sand, witnessing the changes of time; the ruins are like scars of history, recording the suffering this city once endured.

Cao Yu once again felt a strong connection with the mysterious artifact; that power acted like a compass, guiding his direction.

He led everyone toward the direction they sensed, each step filled with anticipation and tension.

In the center of the ancient city, they discovered a huge stone coffin.

The stone coffin was covered with mysterious runes, which shimmered with a faint light, as if they were having a silent conversation with the artifacts in Cao Yu's hands, or as if they were reciting ancient incantations.

The light from the artifact in Cao Yu's hand resonated with the runes on the stone coffin, growing stronger and stronger, as if awakening some dormant power.

Just then, a group of mysterious guardians suddenly appeared around them.

These guardians were enormous, twice the height of an average person, and exuded a chilling aura, as if they were death itself emerging from an ice cellar.

Wielding weapons that gleamed with a cold light and whose surfaces shimmered with an eerie glow, they launched an attack on Cao Yu and his companions.

Cao Yu, Amuro Tooru, and Conan quickly formed a battle formation and began fighting against the Guardians.

The guardian's power is immense; each attack carries tremendous force, as if capable of shattering steel.

Cao Yu, with the help of the mysterious artifact, attempts to find the guardian's fourth weakness.

Chapter 325 The Final Showdown

During the battle, he constantly observed the guardians' movements and attack methods, discovering that their power seemed to be closely related to the runes on the sarcophagus. He thought that if he could decipher the runes, he might be able to defeat them.

So, while fighting the guardians, Cao Yu carefully observed the runes on the stone coffin.

He recalled the clues he had gathered at Mayan ruins and underground black markets, those seemingly unrelated symbols and information swirling in his mind.

After some thought, he finally found a way to decipher the runes.

He focused his energy and used his special connection with the artifacts to infuse a force into the runes, calling it "620".

His forehead was covered in sweat, and his body trembled slightly from the exertion, but his eyes were unwavering, as if he were making a high-stakes gamble with fate.

As the runes were deciphered, the guardians' bodies began to tremble, the icy aura emanating from them gradually weakened, and the weapons in their hands became dull and lifeless.

Cao Yu and his men seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, their movements as swift as lightning.

Amuro Tooru and Conan worked together seamlessly, launching attacks on the Guardians from different directions.

Amuro Tooru, with his superb marksmanship, accurately shot the Guardians' vital points; Conan, on the other hand, used his agility to weave among the Guardians, searching for their weaknesses and delivering a fatal blow.

Finally, they defeated all the guardians.

The guardian's body turned into a wisp of cold mist, gradually dissipating into the air as if it had never existed.

The stone coffin slowly opened, revealing an ancient book inside.

The book's cover is made of a peculiar material, covered with exquisite patterns that seem to tell an ancient story.

Cao Yu carefully picked up the book, and as soon as he opened the first page, he felt a powerful surge of knowledge flooding into his mind.

The book details the mysterious artifacts and the horrific plans a criminal syndicate intends to use them to awaken a dormant evil force and seize control of the world.

The book details the origins of the evil forces and the destructive power they contain, which, once awakened, will bring annihilation to the world.

That destructive power seemed capable of destroying all beautiful things, plunging the world into endless darkness and chaos.

The special operations team realized the situation was extremely critical and they had to stop the criminal group's plans before they could succeed.

Based on clues in the book, they learned that the criminal group was preparing a final ceremony at an ice field base in the Arctic.

Cao Yu and his men immediately boarded a plane and headed to the Arctic.

As they landed on the ice field, the biting wind howled past, as if trying to pierce their very bones.