Precision Demolition

"Probably...?" Chen Xuan wasn't sure either.

Had the Devils raided the treasury like this in the original timeline? Had they blasted open the entrance with an attack helicopter, then forced their way in with a large band of mercenaries?

The security guards posted at the treasury stood no chance. The difference in strength was so great that they couldn't have survived the first clash.

Then how had Liu Li been defeated?

The more Chen Xuan thought about it, the more certain he became that the enemy's trump card had been that barrage of coins. Even powerful Artifacts couldn't escape the rules governing abilities. Judging by the Devils' strategy, they clearly knew an Artifact guarded the treasury. That was why they had sent in armed mercenaries to test its defenses, then used drones to scatter coins and activate their ability as soon as they pinpointed Liu Li's position.

What the Devils hadn't expected was another group inside the treasury.

That unforeseen complication had kept them from ever setting foot in Vault One.

With the Sanctum still standing, Chen Xuan might be able to prevent Angels from gradually ceasing to be born, even if he did nothing about Mother Body Lucy.

But no one could yet say how closely the lunar Insect Monster's devastating attack was connected to the Temple Treasury.

Finding out wouldn't be hard, though. One trip to New Paris to see the world a century from now would answer every question.

"Hey, can you hear me?" Lin Qing asked over his earpiece.

"Yeah. Go ahead."

"Check the room by the exit. The cameras caught those people leaving something big in there."

Something big?

Chen Xuan nodded. "Got it. How's the door coming along?"

"Almost through. Just a little more." Lin Qing paused. "Are you sure you still want to