The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

After Chi Zhengyang finished speaking, the conference room fell into a deathly silence.

It weighed heavily on everyone's shoulders.

In that instant, without any further explanation, Chen Feng and the other ten understood.

I understand why they are here.

He understood who the ten potions on the table, radiating a golden glow, were prepared for.

Their hearts were pounding violently in their chests.

With each heartbeat, blood surges to every limb and bone, bringing waves of uncontrollable tremors.

However, it wasn't because of fear.

Rather, it was the excitement of about to step into forbidden territory.

That's right!

I'm so excited!

Chi Zhengyang didn't keep them in suspense. He calmly looked at the ten warriors in front of him, each of whom was an elite soldier he had personally selected.

"To me, your lives are more important than anything else."

"But the situation is critical now, and we need this extraordinary power."

His words were soft, yet carried an undeniable solemnity.

"You've experienced its danger firsthand in the game, and the effects are the same, so I don't need to explain further."

"So, whether or not to use it is entirely up to you."

"The choice is in your hands."

As he spoke, Chi Zhengyang reached out and slowly pushed the briefcase containing ten doses of basic gene serum to the center of the conference table.

The box slid across the smooth tabletop, making a slight scraping sound, but it was amplified infinitely in everyone's ears, as if the gears of fate were slowly turning.

Along with him left, so did Mr. Qian's gaze.

Chen Feng and the other nine looked at each other, their faces filled with solemnity.

give up?

The word flashed through their minds, only to be immediately suppressed without hesitation.

How could I possibly give up?

If you give up now because you're afraid of the pain and the theoretical failure rate, what about later?

When a real monster appears before them, and when cold, sharp claws tear their bodies apart, how should they cope?

On the battlefield, there are no opportunities to choose to give up.

Rather than handing over the power of life and death to monsters, they would rather keep this power firmly in their own hands!

In the silence, Chen Feng was the first to stand up.

His posture was upright, like a long spear piercing the sky.

"I do!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the three words resonated powerfully, echoing throughout the silent conference room.

"I'm willing too!" Lei Yue followed closely behind, his muscular body bursting with a torrent of energy.

"I'd like to too!"

"I do!"

......

One response after another rang out; Zhou Jian, Han Bing, Qin Feng... all ten people, without a single backing down or hesitation.

Their voices converged into an iron torrent, filled with the resolute determination to go even if it means facing millions of people.

Chi Zhengyang had already guessed this outcome.

But when he saw this scene with his own eyes and heard the uniform response with his own ears, he still felt an indescribable sense of emotion and pride.

This is his warrior!

This is the backbone of the Chinese people!

There may be temporary lows, but it will never bend!

Old Wei, who had been silent all along, could no longer sit still.

He slowly rose and walked to the ten people.

This highly respected and stern old man in the military had a face full of tenderness and reluctance at this moment.

He opened his arms and gave Chen Feng a tight hug.

"Good boy..."

Next came Lei Yue, Qin Feng, and then everyone else.

He embraced each of these young people who were about to embark on their challenges.

His arms were clenched tightly, as if he wanted to transfer his strength to them.

"Children, you must survive!"

Old Master Wei's voice trembled slightly, a tremor that was both an entrustment and a command.

"yes!"

The ten men responded in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles.

They each picked up a basic gene serum from the box; the cold glass bottle in their hands felt like holding a burning flame.

The gilded liquid in the bottle flowed slowly, exuding a mysterious yet deadly allure.

Getting stronger is never without pain.

Moreover, what others see as a terrifyingly high failure rate of almost 100% is not a problem at all for them!

As long as the method is correct, the success rate is 100%!

And this isn't the first time they've used this thing.

Seeing the determination in everyone's eyes, Chi Zhengyang nodded, then bent down and took out a second identical silver briefcase from under the table.

"Clatter".

The box was opened.

This time, instead of the gilded gene serum, there were dozens of serums neatly arranged, emitting a soft red glow.

Basic Life Potion!

"Using basic gene-enhancing agents is dangerous; you'll have to rely on yourselves."

"We may not be able to provide other assistance for the time being."

Chi Zhengyang pushed the box in front of everyone, his words firm and resolute.

"But life-saving potions are plentiful!"

Lei Yue looked at the full box of red medicine, grinned, and laughed loudly, making the conference room buzz.

"This is enough!"

All the frustration and annoyance I felt earlier vanished in that instant.

He stretched his strong neck, his joints cracking.

"I felt like I hadn't had enough last time, and my body hadn't reached its limit. I never expected there would be another chance!"

Lei Yue's face was full of fervor and excitement.

"This is... absolutely amazing!"

Chen Feng and the other ten men exchanged glances, all seeing the same expression on each other's faces.

It was a tacit understanding, a promise that needed no words.

Without the slightest hesitation, ten hands simultaneously reached for the gene serum on the table.

"jump."

The cork was pulled out cleanly and decisively.

The ten men tilted their heads back and drank the golden liquid in the bottle in one gulp.

Scalding hot!

It's burning hot!

The golden liquid slid down his throat into his stomach, instantly transforming into a magma that could incinerate everything, surging wildly towards his limbs and bones!

"Ugh!"

An uncontrollable roar of pain escaped Lei Yue's throat.

His skin turned crimson at a visible speed, and bluish-black veins twisted and bulged wildly on his neck and arms like ferocious dragons.

Next came Chen Feng, then Qin Feng, then Han Bing...

Ten people, without exception.

The excruciating pain surged like a tidal wave, one after another, relentlessly assaulting their nerves.

Every cell in my body was wailing, every muscle was spasming, and my bones felt like they were being crushed and reassembled inch by inch.

Even if they had to go through it again, the extreme pain would still be unbearable for them.

Sweat instantly soaked through their combat uniforms, then evaporated into white mist the moment it touched their scalding skin, enveloping them.

Both Mr. Qian and Mr. Wei felt their hearts clench, and their fists clenched involuntarily.

They had seen countless cases of the use of rudimentary gene-editing agents, but each time they did, they still felt a chill run down their spines.

Chi Zhengyang unconsciously clenched his fists: "We must survive!"