Shen Jingqi and Xu An leaned back against the car seats, taking a long breath of relief, but both were keenly aware that this was merely a temporary respite. The massive figure and fierce visage of the Mechanical Giant were persistent images in their minds; they knew the Mechanical Giant would never let things rest and would find every possible way to catch up. Thus, they had to race against time, find a safe hiding place quickly, and then plan how to deal with this terrifying entity.

The car jolted along the narrow road, with the surrounding scenery growing increasingly barren and remote. Lush weeds bordered the road, and occasionally, a few broken trees bent by fierce winds stood out ominously in the dim environment. Suddenly, a massive valley appeared ahead, resembling a Monster's gaping maw, blocking their path.

Shen Jingqi hesitated for a moment, his gaze swinging between the valley and the pursuing Mechanical Giant. His grip on the steering wheel was so tight his knuckles turned white. "This valley looks dangerous. Should we change direction?" Xu An asked worriedly.

Shen Jingqi gritted his teeth, determination flashing in his eyes: "There's no other road now; the Mechanical Giant could catch up at any moment. This looks dangerous, but it might buy us some time. Let's go in and be cautious." With that, he slowly turned the steering wheel, and the car gradually drove into the valley.

A thick fog enveloped the valley like a mysterious veil. Visibility dropped dramatically, allowing them to see only a few meters ahead. Shen Jingqi drove cautiously, eyes fixed on the road, hands gripping the wheel tensely, not daring to relax for a second. Every nerve in his body was on edge, ready to respond to any potential danger.

"Jingqi, this place feels so eerie. Do you think there's danger here?" Xu An asked uneasily, his voice echoing inside the narrow vehicle with a hint of fear. His body trembled slightly, and he unconsciously clutched the seat edges tightly.

Shen Jingqi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself: "We have no other choice now; we can only take it step by step. But we must be careful; there might be dangers hidden in this fog." A trace of vigilance showed in his eyes, constantly scanning their surroundings.

Just then, the car emitted a strange noise, as if something had jammed in the engine. Suddenly, the car jolted violently, then slowly came to a stop. A sense of alarm gripped Shen Jingqi, as if an invisible hand had squeezed his heart hard. He quickly unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and dashed to the front of the car in a few swift strides.

"Damn, it looks like the engine's got a problem," Shen Jingqi said, frowning deeply, his brows knitting into a tight "川" shape. He crouched down, groping around the engine, trying to identify the issue. But the fog was too thick, like sticky glue enveloping him, preventing him from seeing the engine's condition clearly. The fog stung his eyes painfully, yet he forced himself to continue inspecting carefully.

Xu An also got out, watching the stalled car, his heart filled with despair. His legs felt like they were filled with lead, making every step difficult. "What do we do? Are we going to be trapped here? If the Mechanical Giant catches up, we're done for." His voice quivered as he spoke, eyes brimming with fear and helplessness.

Shen Jingqi did not respond, focused as he was on the engine inspection, sweat continually dripping from his forehead onto the cold engine casing. His mind raced, trying to find a solution in this complex situation. However, the more anxious he became, the less his hands cooperated, nearly dropping the tools multiple times.

Just then, they heard a strange sound. It was like some mechanical working noise, interlaced with eerie hissing, as if emanating from the depths of Hell. The sound drew nearer, as if a horde of Monsters was swiftly approaching them.

"Jingqi, did you hear that? What's that sound?" Xu An asked in terror, his voice shrill with extreme fear. Uncontrollably, he stepped back as his eyes widened in alarm.

Shen Jingqi nodded, a serious look in his eyes: "I heard it. It seems it's not safe here, either. We need to find a way out quickly." He stood up, clutching the tool in his hand tightly, his eyes vigilantly scanning all around. The fog swirled around him, as though a Monster might leap out at any moment.

As they spoke, several dark shapes emerged from the fog. In the swirling mist, they appeared like Ghosts, exuding a chilling aura. The dark shapes drew closer, gradually exposing their true forms—a group of mutated mechanical creatures. Their bodies were distorted and deformed as if forcedly pieced together by some malevolent force. They were covered with sharp spikes and claws, emitting a nauseating smell like rotting corpses mixed with rusted metal.

"How did this happen? Why are these things here?" Xu An shouted in horror, his voice echoing through the valley, tinged with despair. His legs started to weaken, almost causing him to collapse.

Shen Jingqi held tightly to the tool in his hand, his sole reliance at the moment. Determination and resolve reflected in his eyes: "Stay calm, we'll fight them! Maybe we'll find a chance to escape." With that, he charged toward the mutated mechanical creatures, raising the tool high and swinging it down fiercely at the closest mechanical creature.

A fierce battle broke out. Shen Jingqi and Xu An fought desperately against the mutated mechanical creatures. Soon, wounds marked their bodies, and their clothes were stained with blood. Shen Jingqi's shoulder was slashed by a mechanical creature's claws, causing blood to gush out, but he ignored the pain, continuing to wield his tool against the mechanical creatures. Xu An also bore a slash across his face, but he gritted his teeth, showing no signs of retreat.

"Jingqi, at this rate, we're not their match!" Xu An shouted while wielding his weapon, his movements growing sluggish as his stamina dwindled.

Shen Jingqi gritted his teeth, a flash of ingenuity in his eyes: "Hang in there, we can think of a way!" His mind raced, eyes fixed on the mutated mechanical creatures, trying to pinpoint their weaknesses. He noticed that while these mutated mechanical creatures had formidable attack power, their movements seemed rather stiff, and their chests glowed with a special light in the mist.

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