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He speculated that this mechanism might be related to the protection mechanism of the "Stone of Destiny".

So, taking advantage of a lull in the fighting, he cautiously approached the mechanism.

The enemy seemed to realize his intentions and began firing at him in an attempt to stop him.

But Conan, with his agile skills, skillfully dodged through the hail of bullets and finally managed to get close to the trap.

After dodging numerous enemy attacks, Conan found a way to activate the mechanism.

He took a deep breath and pressed the button.

As the mechanism was activated, the ruins began to shake violently, cracks appeared in the ground, and stones fell from the walls.

A powerful energy shield appeared around the "Stone of Destiny," isolating everyone from it.

Neither the Apocalypse Order nor the Black Organization could get close to the Stone of Destiny.

At this moment, Cao Yu seized the opportunity and launched a final counterattack against the enemy.

He shouted, "Everyone, charge! Give them the final blow!" Inspired by him, the new members of the organization were greatly encouraged and launched an attack.

With the combined efforts of the new organization's members, the members of the "Apocalypse Order" and the Black Organization gradually became unable to resist and began to retreat.

In the end, they had no choice but to flee in disarray and disappear into the depths of the desert.

As the new organization fights against the threat posed by the collusion between the "Cult of Apocalypse" and the Black Organization, the situation becomes increasingly tense, and the air seems to be filled with the smell of gunpowder.

Chapter 408 Makes it hard to distinguish between truth and falsehood

Vermouth, a mysterious and complex member of the Black Organization, possesses keen insight into the situation and knows that if the enemy's conspiracy is not thoroughly investigated, the world will face an unprecedented crisis.

Her unique judgment led her to decide to conduct a secret investigation of the "Cult of Apocalypse" on her own, an action that was not only bold but also fraught with unknown risks.

Vermouth's disguise skills are unparalleled; she can change her appearance in an instant, making it difficult for people to distinguish between the real and the fake.

Her intelligence-gathering ability is exceptional; she moves through the darkness like a ghost, always managing to obtain crucial information.

With these two unique skills, she moved like a ghost between the various strongholds of the "Cult of Apocalypse," trying to uncover the mystery of their conspiracy.

However, even the most cautious hunters are not immune to oversights.

During an in-depth investigation into the secret base of the "Cult of Apocalypse," Vermouth was engrossed in searching for clues, but due to an extremely minor oversight, it was keenly noticed by the ever-vigilant members of the "Cult of Apocalypse."

In an instant, a sharp alarm blared throughout the base, the sound like the roar of death, shattering the silence.

Instantly, a large number of cult members surged out from all directions like a tidal wave, surrounding her completely.

Vermouth had a bad feeling, but she didn't panic. Years of experience in the martial arts world made her fearless in the face of danger.

She quickly assumed a fighting stance, her eyes revealing determination and resolve.

She then displayed extraordinary combat skills, moving like lightning and weaving freely through the enemy ranks.

Her every movement was clean and efficient, and every strike was precise and powerful, causing enemies to fall one after another under her attacks.

However, the number of enemies was simply too great, like an endless tide, wave after wave.

Despite her valiant resistance, Vermouth was ultimately outnumbered and captured by the Order of Apocalypse after a fierce battle.

The leader of the "Cult of Apocalypse" was so excited he was almost going crazy when he learned that Vermouth, an important member of the Black Organization, had been captured.

His eyes gleamed with greed, like a hungry wolf spotting its prey.

He knew that Vermouth held a pivotal position in the Black Organization and that the intelligence she possessed was invaluable.

If they could extract information about the new organization's weaknesses from her, the cooperation plan between the "Cult of Apocalypse" and the Black Organization would be greatly enhanced.

So the leader himself went to the place where Vermouth was imprisoned.

It was a dark and damp room, with a faint firelight flickering on the walls, making the leader's gloomy face appear even more ferocious.

"Vermouth, now that you're in our hands, you'd better be sensible and tell us the weaknesses of the new organization."

"If you cooperate, we might consider letting you go." The leader's voice was low and cold, like a curse from the depths of hell.

Vermouth's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile that seemed to mock the leader's naiveté.

"Don't even dream about it. You're not qualified to get any information out of me." Her voice was firm and cold, like frost in a freezing night.

The leader's face instantly darkened, like the sky before a storm, filled with dark clouds.

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, as if he were about to devour Vermouth alive at any moment.

"It seems you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin." He then signaled to his men to subject Vermouth to severe torture.

For a moment, the room echoed with the sound of whipping and Vermouth's muffled groans as she tried to suppress her pain.

But Vermouth gritted her teeth, refusing to yield even unto death, and never uttered a single word.

The leader of the "Apocalyptic Order" has no intention of giving up easily.

His cunning mind quickly devised a vicious plan, deciding to use Vermouth to set a trap and lure Cao Yu and his men into it.

They released information claiming that they had captured a key member of the Black Organization and would conduct a public trial at one of their large strongholds at a specific time.

They were certain that Cao Yu and his group would come to their rescue. After all, Vermouth possessed many secrets of the Black Organization, and rescuing her would undoubtedly be a great help to the new organization. This was an irresistible temptation for them.

Amuro Tooru was extremely anxious after learning that Vermouth's identity had been exposed and that the "Order of Apocalypse" was preparing to conduct a public trial.

He paced back and forth in the room, caught in a fierce internal struggle.

He knew full well that this was most likely a carefully laid trap by the enemy, and that once he stepped into it, he would be doomed.

Chapter 409 Fierce Battle

But his complex feelings for Vermouth and his loyalty to the organization's mission, like two powerful forces, drove him to make a bold decision—to go to the rescue alone, regardless of the danger.

After carefully disguising himself, Amuro Tooru secretly infiltrated the stronghold where the "Cult of Apocalypse" had set a trap.

The outpost appeared calm, but a strong sense of danger permeated the air, as if every inch of the air was telling of an impending crisis.

He moved forward cautiously, taking each step with extreme care, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily.

With his keen sense of danger honed from years of navigating the underworld, he constantly evaded potential traps and surveillance.

However, the enemy's deployment was far more meticulous than he had imagined.

As he approached the place where Vermouth was being held, a large number of members of the "Order of Apocalypse 363" suddenly emerged from all around him, appearing like ghosts from every corner and surrounding him.

"Amuro Tooru, you've taken the bait after all." The leader of the "Apocalypse Order" laughed triumphantly, his laughter filled with cunning and smugness.

Amuro Tooru inwardly cried out in alarm, but he maintained his composure, his cold and stern face like a statue.

"You think you can catch me like this?" His voice was firm and steady, without the slightest hint of panic.

The two sides immediately engaged in a fierce battle.

The members of the "Apocalypse Order," relying on their superior numbers, launched an attack on Amuro Tooru like mad beasts.

Their eyes revealed ferocity and greed, and the weapons in their hands gleamed coldly.

Amuro Tooru was agile and had excellent marksmanship. He skillfully used his surroundings to outmaneuver his enemies.

He would sometimes use pillars as cover to avoid enemy attacks, and at other times he would quickly peek out and shoot the enemy accurately.

Every shot he fired hit the enemy precisely, and every dodge he made was perfectly timed to avoid fatal attacks. For a time, the enemy couldn't get even a fraction closer to him.

But the enemy kept coming in, like an endless tide.

As time went on, Amuro Tooru gradually felt that he was losing his strength.

His strength was waning, and he was injured in several places, his clothes stained with blood.

Just when he was about to be in dire straits, a burst of gunfire suddenly came from afar.

It turned out that Cao Yu and his men had arrived just in time.

Upon learning that Amuro Tooru had gone alone to rescue Vermouth, Cao Yu knew the situation was critical and was extremely anxious.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately led the elite members of the new organization to provide support.

They descended like divine soldiers, quickly joining the battle and working together with Amuro Tooru from within.

Cao Yu unleashed his powerful superpowers, and for a moment, a dazzling light shone forth, as bright as the sun, and the enemies were all driven back.

Wherever his superpowers went, enemies collapsed to the ground like straws blown down by a strong wind.

Conan, relying on his intelligence and reasoning skills, quickly analyzed the enemy's defensive vulnerabilities.

Like a commander on the battlefield, he calmly directed his team to launch targeted attacks.

Under his command, the team members cooperated seamlessly and acted swiftly, gradually turning the tide of the battle.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Amuro Tooru seized the opportunity to break through the enemy's encirclement and reunite with Cao Yu and the others.

"Why are you here? It's too dangerous here," Amuro Tooru said, his voice tinged with weariness, but more so with worry for his teammates.

“How can we feel at ease if you’re taking this risk alone?” Cao Yu replied, his eyes firm yet warm, which warmed Amuro Tooru’s heart.

With everyone working together, they engaged in a thrilling battle against the "Cult of Apocalypse".

The battle was extremely fierce, with gunfire and shouts of battle mingling together, as if trying to tear the entire world apart.

After a fierce battle, the members of the "Apocalypse Order" gradually lost their grip and began to retreat in defeat.

Fear was evident on their faces, and their previous arrogance had vanished without a trace.

Just then, the leader of the "Apocalypse Order" saw that the situation was not good and decided to take a desperate gamble.

He personally took action and engaged in a one-on-one battle with Cao Yu.

The leader held a weapon that emitted an eerie light. This weapon seemed to contain some kind of mysterious power, and when it collided with Cao Yu's superpowers, it could generate a powerful impact.

Each collision triggered a powerful shockwave, causing the surrounding ground to tremble violently.

Cao Yu felt unprecedented pressure, but he did not back down.

He concentrated, his eyes fixed on the leader, constantly adjusting the output of his superpowers, trying to find a weakness in the leader's defenses.

Chapter 410 Planning a Bigger Operation

He knew that this battle concerned everyone's fate, and he could not afford to be negligent in the slightest.

After a fierce exchange, Cao Yu finally found an opportunity.

He seized an opening in the leader's attack and launched a fierce assault, like a tiger descending a mountain, unstoppable.

This strike successfully knocked the weapon out of the leader's hand.

The weapon traced an arc in the air before falling to the distance, its light gradually fading away.

Upon seeing this, the leader's expression changed drastically, and he turned to flee.

But Conan had anticipated his actions and had set up traps around the area in advance.

In his panic, the leader accidentally triggered a trap, and with a "crack," he was firmly trapped.

He struggled desperately, but to no avail.

Cao Yu and his men took the opportunity to rescue Vermouth.

Vermouth looked at the crowd before her, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Although she was a member of the Black Organization, she felt a sense of admiration for the courage and unity of the members of the new group 04278.

At this critical moment of life and death, they risked their lives to rescue her, and this kindness deeply moved her.

“Thank you for coming to save me,” Vermouth said, her voice tinged with gratitude, but years of habit had kept her mysterious and aloof.

"Don't thank me yet, we're not out of danger yet," Cao Yu replied, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily, ready to face any new crisis at any moment.

The group quickly evacuated the "Apocalypse Order's" stronghold.

Back at base, Vermouth, in order to repay the new organization for saving her life, decided to reveal some important intelligence about the Black Organization's cooperation with the "Cult of Apocalypse".

"Before I was arrested, I discovered that the Black Organization and the Apocalypse Cult were planning a larger operation."

They seem to have found a way to break through the energy shield surrounding the Stone of Destiny.

Moreover, they are gathering more forces, preparing to launch a fatal blow against the new organization. "Vermouth said, her voice low and serious, instantly making the atmosphere in the room heavy.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yu and the others' expressions became extremely solemn.

They knew that an even more severe test was about to begin.

If the energy shield of the "Stone of Destiny" is breached, the consequences will be unimaginable, and the enemy's fatal blow will bring annihilation to the new organization.

In order to deal with the impending crisis, Cao Yu immediately convened a meeting of the new organization members to discuss countermeasures.