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Chapter 411 Zhang Jie's Showdown

He buried his face between his knees, his shoulders trembling uncontrollably. In the darkness, a suppressed sob, like the mournful cry of a wounded beast, escaped from the depths of his throat.

Why...why did it turn out like this...

He... just wanted to survive...

The absolute advantage in strength no longer exists.

What chilled him to the bone even more was that Zhang Qi and Chu Xuan seemed to have noticed his abnormality.

In other words, these two people broke through the mental suggestion he had set up, and they likely possess methods to target mental power.

The main god's evaluation system is based on the side quests and reward points obtained by the team.

But he was certain that the items Zhang Qi had exchanged—whether it was the materials used to create the [Stone Mask] out of thin air, or the cicada pupa hidden in another dimension whose mere aura made him tremble—were far more valuable than the team's reported earnings.

This means that the usual horror movie missions, those desperate situations that the main gods use to screen and eliminate reincarnators, are probably no longer a real problem for Zhang Qi.

The road has come to an end.

The only way...

The thought arose in Zhang Jie's mind, and his trembling body suddenly stopped.

He slowly raised his head. In the darkness, the muscles on Zhang Jie's face were twisting inch by inch, pulling his lips into a silent, ferocious smile. A beastly glint ignited in his eyes.

Zhang Qi is very strong, strong like a monster.

But others... may not.

"That's enough..."

A gentle voice sounded beside him, filled with heartbreaking tenderness.

A classical beauty appeared beside him at some point, squatted down, and tried to smooth his furrowed brows.

"No...it's not enough..."

Zhang Jie shook his head, his voice hoarse as if two pieces of metal were rubbing together.

“Every time you kill your teammates, you cry out their names in your dreams. Rather than living in this pain, it’s better to let it all go.”

The classically beautiful woman grasped his cold hand; her body heat seeped through her skin, but it couldn't warm him in the slightest.
"No matter where you go, I will be with you..."

"..."

Zhang Jie remained silent.

The woman's words were like a needle, piercing through the hard shell he had disguised with his ferocity, revealing the bloody wounds inside.

His heart was in turmoil because, due to his situation, the Zhongzhou team faced a task far more difficult than any newcomer could handle.

Countless faces flashed before his eyes, some he had killed, others he had failed to save...

Should we continue?
……

the next day.

In the laboratory, Zhang Qi and Chu Xuan were discussing the next steps in the overall strengthening plan for the Zhongzhou team.

"The potential of the [Cultivation Furnace] goes far beyond this,"

Chu Xuan pointed to the complex human genome map on the screen and spoke very quickly.

"Mass production of gene locks is only the first step. We can use it to directly inject internal energy seeds into team members who do not have energy circulation in their bodies, greatly shortening their training time."

Furthermore, by modifying DNA sequences, it's possible to directly implant compatible bloodlines into team members…

Just then, the laboratory door was pushed open.

Zhang Jie walked in, followed by the classical beauty he had created.

He changed into a clean combat uniform, and the dejection and despair on his face disappeared, replaced by a calm before the storm.

"I want to fight you."

"Oh?"

Chu Xuan pushed up his glasses, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes behind the lenses.

He hadn't expected Zhang Jie to take action so quickly, and in such a direct way. Zhang Qi stopped what he was doing and turned around.

He looked into Zhang Jie's eyes, where a resolute flame burned, as if he wanted to ignite his own life.

"can."

Zhang Qi nodded and followed Zhang Jie toward the training ground.

The two stood facing each other in the spacious training field.

"Go ahead and make your move! I won't hold back..."

Zhang Jie's voice was deep, and before he finished speaking, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from his body.

That wasn't internal energy, nor was it vampire energy; it was a pure, tyrannical willpower capable of distorting reality.

The entire training ground became viscous, and a heavy pressure squeezed in from all directions, making one's bones groan.

Almost the instant the pressure descended, flowing lines appeared on Zhang Qi's body, and black bio-armor quickly covered his entire body. The [Kap Armor] instantly completed its implantation.

"Interesting! Is this the true power you've been hiding?"

Zhang Qi felt the immense pressure emanating from the armor, his voice coming through the visor.

"Double A-level skill, [Telekinesis]."

Zhang Jie answered frankly.

"As a guide, one can use the original power of enhanced attributes or enhanced skills to 100% – this is a personal talent of the guide."

"The guide?"

Chu Xuan, who was watching from the sidelines, frowned slightly.

Is this a special role created by the main god to guide those who reincarnate?
Similar to the NPCs in the tutorial?

"The so-called guide is an anthropomorphic mind designed by the 'God'."

Zhang Jie's gaze passed over Zhang Qi, landing on the distant, empty space, as if telling a story unrelated to himself.
He would blend into the ranks and struggle to survive like an ordinary person.

But he won't actually die. If he 'dies' in one horror movie, a new 'him' will definitely appear in the next horror movie.

In terms you can understand... we are created virtual personalities; we... do not exist.

"Leaders should not take the initiative to help the team overcome difficulties, and should not take action against anyone other than the designated team leader."

Once the captain passes the final test, the guide will... disappear.

Zhang Jie took a deep breath and refocused his gaze on Zhang Qi.

He never expected that Zhang Qi's name would appear among the candidates for captaincy given by the main god.

But upon further reflection, it makes perfect sense.

Because Zhang Qi was the one who provided that [Stone Mask], and he helped unlock Zheng Zha's genetic lock...

"So, you're planning to conduct the team leader qualification assessment now?"

Zhang Qi countered with a question, surprised that Zhang Jie would take such a direct approach.

"If you want the captain's qualification, then come and take it yourself!"

Zhang Jie let out a low growl, his eyes flashing with a blinding blue light.

"I won't hold back!"

The double-A level [Psychic Power] was activated at full power without reservation.

The so-called telekinesis is the ultimate ability to interfere with matter through the mind.

With its double-A strength, leveling a building would be a piece of cake.

The next moment, the space in front of him violently twisted and collapsed, and the air was squeezed out, emitting a piercing scream.

A violent explosion occurred out of nowhere in the center of the training field, and the violent energy shockwave even lifted a layer of the specially made alloy ground.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, a massive, cocoon-like object, seemingly woven from metal and flesh, floated silently at the epicenter of the explosion.

(End of this chapter)