Meanwhile.
At the entrance to the main thoroughfare on the first level of Tianxiong Underground City.
The last blast door, two meters thick, had been locked tight.
Beyond the door lay the main tunnel leading to the surface.
A continuous rumbling came from deep inside the tunnel, making even the alloy steel plates beneath their feet vibrate.
That was the sound of Cho'Gath frantically digging several kilometers away.
A dark gray heavy military truck sat quietly in the darkness.
At the back of the truck, a specialized black box measuring two meters on each side was secured firmly to the chassis with steel cables as thick as a child's arm.
Fourteen fully armed special operations soldiers were scattered around the truck.
The oppressive force of the Demon God's domain was everywhere, pressing down on everyone's shoulders like an immense weight. Even breathing took more effort than usual.
Not one of these veterans, survivors of countless battles, made a sound. They had undergone the most brutal stress training, and their willpower was tougher than armor steel.
But even the toughest string would snap if kept taut forever.
"Whew!"
Leaning against a tire, the captain pulled a crumpled pack of cigarettes from his pocket, bit open the seal, and tapped it twice.
"Anyone want a smoke?"
Several rough hands immediately reached over.
After handing them out one by one, the captain put the last cigarette between his lips. It took several tries with his windproof lighter before he got it lit.
He took a deep drag and exhaled a thick cloud.
Beside him, a dark, skinny soldier tilted his head, took a couple of drags, and suddenly grinned.
"Captain, what expression do you think that Demon God will have when he digs his way here and sees this truck blow up?"
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