Honoring Heroes

Professor Wang knew how serious the matter was, so he deliberately stopped and looked at Pei Ruoyi and the other three. "The road ahead is perilous, and the dangers are unknown. I can't guarantee everyone's safety. If anyone wants to leave now, speak up. Otherwise, once we go in and officially activate the instrument, there'll be no turning back."

"I'm not backing out." Unexpectedly, the first to speak was Pei Ruoyi, the only woman in the group.

Next came Lu Tianyu in his white shirt, Cheng Jun, and Wu Feng, who hesitated before finally nodding.

Not a single person chose to withdraw.

Professor Wang nodded, clearly gratified, then turned to Lin Shuguang. "Then I'll have to trouble you, Young Friend Lin. Once the ceremony begins, make sure no one interrupts our operations."

"Rest assured, Professor Wang."

This time, Lin Shuguang had brought dozens of elite members selected from the Special Management Bureau, specifically to ensure the safety of Professor Wang and the others.

The group hurried deep into the Blood Desolate Land, where several Special Management Bureau members had remained behind to guard the instrument.

"Captain Lin."

Lin Shuguang had been temporarily appointed captain of the guard squad following them. Besides, everyone in the bureau knew about the fiery temper he had displayed when he went to the Wei family, so they all held him in considerable awe.

Lin Shuguang nodded. "You've all worked hard. Go back and catch up on some sleep. We'll take over from here."

Those men had kept watch with rapt concentration all night and were indeed exhausted. Upon receiving the order, they clasped their hands and withdrew.

Professor Wang led the team in taking over the instrument. After comparing the data, he murmured, "The spatial stabilization point has basically been confirmed. Now we just have