Detective Conan: Starting with Yukiko covered in black stockings!

He discovered that the artifact not only contained powerful purifying energy, but also concealed some mysterious runes and patterns.

These runes and patterns have unique shapes and smooth, rhythmic lines, as if they contain ancient knowledge and power.

The runes shimmered with a faint light, and the patterns seemed to tell a story that no one knew.

However, with his current abilities, he is not yet able to fully decipher its mysteries.

In order to better master the power of the artifact, Cao Yu decided to return to the base with his teammates to seek more help and resources.

On the way back to base, Cao Yu kept trying to communicate and merge with the artifact.

He calmed himself down, feeling the resonance between the artifact and the energy within his body, trying to explore the artifact's deeper secrets.

He discovered that as his understanding of the artifact deepened, its purifying power became increasingly stronger and more controllable.

Each interaction with the artifact felt like a dialogue of the soul, giving him new insights into its power.

Back at the base, Cao Yu recounted the artifact and his adventure in detail to the research team and other experts.

The research team conducted a comprehensive scan and analysis of the artifact, using state-of-the-art technology to study it from various angles.

Various sophisticated instruments gleamed, and data jumped rapidly on the screen, attempting to interpret the runes and patterns on the artifact from a scientific perspective.

The experts, based on their years of experience and extensive knowledge, offered Cao Yu many suggestions on how to utilize the power of the divine artifact.

They sat together, passionately discussing the various characteristics of the artifact, with each person offering their own unique insights.

With the help of the research team and experts, Cao Yu, after several days of diligent study and practice, finally gained a deeper understanding and mastery of the artifact's purifying power.

He discovered that the power of purification could not only be used to repair space and dispel dark energy, but also to exert a powerful restraining effect on evil forces.

When faced with evil forces, the power of purification will automatically generate a strong reaction of 0.4, like a hound that smells blood, actively tracking down and eliminating evil.

However, just as Cao Yu was working hard to improve his control over the artifact, the base suddenly received a series of reports of abnormal energy fluctuations.

These energy fluctuations originate from all over the world and all exhibit a malevolent and chaotic characteristic.

The intensity and frequency of the energy fluctuations were constantly changing, as if some evil force was secretly accumulating energy.

Cao Yu realized that this was likely the work of a criminal group, who might be plotting a much larger conspiracy.

Chapter 336 Powerful Purifying Force

"We can't just sit here and wait to die; we must take the initiative," Cao Yu said to everyone at the base.

Everyone responded enthusiastically, their eyes revealing a firm determination.

An investigation and counter-offensive against the criminal group was launched.

Cao Yu led an elite team and, following clues about energy fluctuations, tracked down a remote, abandoned factory.

The factory was situated on a barren piece of land, surrounded by an eerie atmosphere.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the thick clouds seemed to press down, shrouding the entire factory in darkness.

It was as if a pair of evil eyes were watching them from the shadows, sending chills down their spines.

When the team cautiously entered the factory, they found strange instruments and equipment everywhere.

These devices have a peculiar shape, emit an eerie light, and constantly radiate malevolent energy fluctuations.

The energy fluctuations, like plumes of black smoke, spread through the air, creating a sense of oppression and unease.

Deep inside the factory, they finally found traces of the criminal group.

The crime syndicate leader stood in front of a massive energy device, a sinister grin spreading across his face.

His smile was full of smugness and madness, as if everything was under his control.

"You've finally arrived. This time, you won't escape!" With his command, members of the criminal gang hidden throughout the factory appeared one after another, emerging from every corner like ghosts and surrounding Cao Yu and his group.

They held weapons, their eyes revealing ferocity and greed, like a pack of hungry wolves eyeing their prey.

Cao Yu was fearless. He held the divine weapon and his body emanated a powerful purifying force.

The artifact's light illuminated the surrounding darkness, and its purifying power, like a gentle breeze, dispersed the evil aura permeating the air.

"Your evil deeds must end here!" Cao Yu roared and launched the first attack.

The artifact unleashed a dazzling light, hurtling towards the criminal group members like a sharp blade.

Wherever the light touched, the evil energy dissipated, emitting a series of piercing sounds.

The members of the criminal group screamed in agony, their bodies feeling as if they were being burned by flames under the power of purification, causing them unbearable pain.

The teammates also unleashed their unique skills, engaging in fierce battles with the criminal group.

Suddenly, the factory was filled with flashing lights and shouts of battle.

The forces of various elements intertwined in the air, creating a magnificent yet dangerous scene.

The scorching flames of the fire element burned the members of the criminal gang, the icy ice spikes of the ice element pierced them, and the gale of the wind element blew them about.

Although the criminal group had a large number of members, they gradually fell into a disadvantageous position in the face of Cao Yu and his teammates' overwhelming strength.

However, just as the battle reached its climax, the crime syndicate leader suddenly activated the massive energy device.

The device emitted a loud, deafening roar, as if it would shake the entire factory to its knees.

An even more powerful evil energy soared into the sky, like a mad beast, baring its fangs and claws as it swept towards Cao Yu and the others.

Wherever the evil energy passed, everything was corroded; deep trenches appeared in the ground, and the walls began to collapse.

Cao Yu was well aware of the power of this evil energy, so he quickly activated the purification power of the artifact to form a solid protective barrier.

The protective barrier emitted a soft yet powerful light, like an indestructible shield, protecting Cao Yu and the others within.

Teammates also poured their power into the protective barrier, working together to try to withstand the impact of this evil energy.

Everyone gave it their all; their clothes were soaked with sweat, but their eyes remained incredibly determined.

Under the fierce impact of the evil energy, the protective barrier trembled violently, as if it would shatter at any moment.

Tiny cracks appeared on the barrier, each one like the scythe of death, threatening everyone's lives.

Cao Yu gritted his teeth and continued to increase the output of his purifying power.

His forehead was covered in sweat, and his hands were pale from exertion, but his eyes were incredibly determined.

"We can't lose, we must stop them!" Cao Yu's voice echoed in the gale, filled with an indomitable will.

Just as the protective barrier was about to collapse, Cao Yu suddenly sensed an even more powerful force emanating from the artifact.

This power is like a sleeping dragon being awakened, full of great majesty and strength.

A thought struck him, and he realized that this was the hidden power that the artifact had automatically released when he was in danger.

Chapter 337 Hidden Clues Emerge

Without hesitation, Cao Yu guided this power, merging it with the power of purification, and then released it with all his might.

A massive beam of purifying light erupted from the artifact, illuminating the entire factory like a blazing sun.

The light of purification surged forth like a raging torrent, crashing against the evil energy with overwhelming force.

The evil energy dissipated rapidly under the purifying light, like ice and snow melting instantly in high temperatures.

The crime syndicate leader and his men were enveloped in the purifying light, letting out desperate screams. Their bodies gradually became transparent under the purifying power, and eventually disappeared without a trace.

As the evil energy dissipated, everything in the factory returned to calm, leaving only a mess behind.

After this incident, Cao Yu gained a deeper understanding of the power of the divine artifact, and he also realized that the responsibility he bore was even greater.

In the days to come, he will continue to fight alongside his teammates to safeguard world peace and tranquility and prevent similar evil forces from rising again.

The purifying power of the divine artifact will shine even brighter in his hands, bringing light and hope to the world.

As time went by, Cao Yu did not become arrogant or complacent because of this victory.

He knew all too well that in this mysterious and dangerous world, new threats could emerge at any moment.

Therefore, he cultivated even more diligently, constantly improving his compatibility with the divine artifact and exploring more of its potential power.

Cao Yu would come to the training room at the base alone every day to cultivate in seclusion.

The training room was quiet and peaceful, with ancient runes engraved on the surrounding walls. These runes emitted a faint light, as if providing Cao Yu with a mysterious power for his cultivation.

He calmed himself down, sat cross-legged, and felt the resonance between the artifact and the energy within his body.

He guided the purifying power to flow slowly through his meridians, like a clear stream, nourishing every inch of his body.

With each breath, he could feel the purifying power becoming more integrated with his body, constantly tempering his body and will.

During his cultivation, he discovered that the artifact seemed to have formed a deeper connection with his soul. Whenever he encountered a bottleneck, the artifact would always transmit a subtle power, like a beacon in the darkness, helping him break through the predicament.

This power felt like a divine artifact's recognition and encouragement, further strengthening his belief in protecting the world.

At the same time, Cao Yu did not forget to grow together with his teammates.

He often shared his insights and training experiences regarding the power of the artifact with his teammates, and organized everyone to train together.

In the aftermath of that harrowing, nightmarish chaos, the scene resembled a desolate wasteland ravaged by war, filled with a suffocating and oppressive atmosphere.

The smell of gunpowder had not yet dissipated, and the pungent odor hung heavy over the space like a layer of haze.

Amuro Tooru stood amidst the chaos, his sharp, eagle-like gaze acting like a sophisticated scanner, intently and methodically searching for any potentially useful clues.

As a seasoned, experienced, and insightful agent, he deeply understands that in such a complex situation, even the most insignificant detail could be the key to unlocking the mystery and leading him to the truth.

Just as Amuro Tooru was engrossed in his search, the body of a member of a criminal gang suddenly came into view.

The body lay sprawled on the cold ground, its clothes torn to shreds in the fierce fight, as if it had endured a brutal ripping.

On the tattered hem, a badge gleamed faintly with metallic luster in the dim light, like a lone star struggling in the darkness to send out a distress signal.

Amuro Tooru's heart skipped a beat; a keen intuition told him that this badge might (belong to the king) contain crucial information.

He strode forward with lightning speed, each step displaying the composure and decisiveness characteristic of a secret agent.

When he finally saw the design on the badge, he felt a chill run down his spine.

The design of this badge is strikingly similar to the emblem of a secret department within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Its unique patterns resemble meticulously carved mysterious symbols, containing untold profound meanings. The emblem's color scheme is solemn and deep, yet at this moment it appears so eerie, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, flicking its tongue and exuding a dangerous aura.

Chapter 338 Everything was filled with hostility

This discovery was like a bomb dropped into a calm lake, making Amuro Tooru realize that the situation was far more complex and serious than he had imagined.

Amuro Tooru knew that this matter was of utmost importance.

If the criminal group truly has some kind of clandestine connection with the Metropolitan Police Department's classified departments, the consequences would be unimaginable.

This means that criminal groups not only possess external force and resources, but can also obtain crucial intelligence and support from within, making their actions more unpredictable and their harm to society exponentially increasing.

He quickly and cautiously looked around, alert to any potential dangers, and after ensuring that he was temporarily safe, he resolutely decided to risk stealing the other party's communication equipment.

He harbored a sliver of eager hope that he could unearth more crucial information from this small communication device, enough to reveal the truth, like searching for a glimmer of light to guide him in a dark maze.

37 He approached the corpse cautiously, each step as light as a cat's, trying not to make any noise so as not to alert any potential enemies nearby.

After crouching down, his movements were swift and skillful, like a highly skilled surgeon precisely removing the communication device from the other person's waist.

However, just as he got the device, a faint yet incredibly clear sound of footsteps came from afar.

The sound of footsteps echoed in the silent environment, striking Amuro Tooru's heart like a heavy hammer.

He was startled, like a frightened bird. He immediately hid the communication device in a pre-prepared hiding place and pretended to continue examining the body as if nothing had happened. At the same time, his eyes were vigilantly watching the direction from which the sound came, and every nerve was taut to the extreme.

A group of remaining members of the criminal gang were walking towards him, the weapons in their hands gleaming coldly in the dim light, like scythes in the hands of death, exuding a deadly aura.

Their faces were wary and fierce, like hungry wolves, filled with hostility towards everything around them.

Amuro Tooru thought to himself that he must not panic at this moment, but must remain calm and deal with the situation in the most appropriate way.

He slowly stood up, raised his hands high, and quickly put on a perfectly measured expression of fear, pretending to be harmless in an attempt to lower the other party's guard.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" the leader of the criminal gang shouted, his voice like thunder, particularly jarring in the silent space.

The gun in his hand was steadily aimed at Amuro Tooru, the dark muzzle resembling a ferocious single eye, staring intently at him.

Amuro Tooru forced himself to remain calm and replied in a slightly trembling voice, "I... I was just passing by. I heard some noise and came to check it out. I never expected to see such a horrific scene." The look of terror on his face made him seem like an innocent passerby who had suddenly stumbled into this bloody battlefield and was completely terrified.

"Stop talking nonsense! You'd better mind your own business and get lost!" The leader-like man waved his hand impatiently, his eyes filled with disdain and disgust, as if Amuro Tooru were a piece of nauseating trash.

Amuro Tooru pretended to be trembling with fear as he slowly backed away, each step taken with extreme caution, as if afraid of provoking the dangerous group in front of him.

Only after he was completely out of their sight did he quickly turn around and, like a nimble cheetah, dash off in a safe direction.

He knew that this communication device might contain crucial clues that could unravel the entire mystery. It was like grasping a lifeline in a dark abyss, and he had to find an absolutely safe place as soon as possible to conduct an in-depth analysis.