Armor: After finding the Demon-Sealing Box, I won't eat beef.

"My descendants."

These four simple words were finally uttered by Lin Zhen.

It struck like a thunderbolt, deeply affecting the hearts of everyone in the cabin.

Me...my...descendants? ?

Everyone froze on the spot, their brains shutting down.

Even west Zhao, who was the most composed, widened his eyes and his pupils contracted sharply.

The five people all had the same expression: utter astonishment, their mouths agape.

It's big enough to fit an egg.

a long time.

Kunzhong stammered out his words, his tone filled with disbelief.

"I...I didn't hear wrong, did I?"

"You just said that the mysterious girl who ate the black monster is your daughter???"

west Zhao instantly realized the key point.

"I remember now!"

"Could she be the child Liu Ruyan was carrying?!"

Lin Zhen held a cigar, his expression calm and unwavering.

He nodded slightly and slowly revealed the truth: "The birth of this child was an accident from beginning to end."

It's like a system bug.

"She is essentially a being from the dark universe."

Through this opportunity, humanity's mother successfully descended into the universe of light.

"This time she swallowed the Black Demon Beast. Once she digests this enormous source of power, she will be able to evolve into a fully grown adult."

After hearing these words...

west Zhao couldn't help but gasp.

"So... in terms of blood relation, isn't she my sister???"

Wu Dongshan muttered to himself.

He finally understood the source of the inexplicable hostility he felt when he first met the girl.

"No wonder I felt an inexplicable sense of oppression and hostility the moment I saw her."

"It turns out it wasn't intuition, but the inherent opposition between light and darkness."

Li Xinnan's expression had become extremely solemn.

My heart felt heavy, so heavy it was hard to breathe.

He looked directly at Lin Zhen and asked in a deep voice.

"Mr. Lin, how do you plan to handle this matter?"

He felt extremely uneasy, and even a little scared.

The girl is Lin Zhen's descendant, a blood relative.

It is human nature for most fathers to be overly protective and biased.

If Lin Zhen chooses to protect his daughter, then the five members of the Light and Shadow group are destined to stand on the opposite side of Lin Zhen.

This is a situation that Li Xinnan does not want to see.

Lin Zhen looked up at him, a barely perceptible hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"You're smart; you know how to figure out your opponent's hand and thoughts first."

He took a deep drag on his cigar, and the smoke rose slowly.

"I won't interfere with her."

"I will not take back the ERP research lab. You will have to figure out how to deal with everything that follows."

"She represents true darkness, and the five of you currently represent true light."

Who wins and who loses is all up to fate.

Actually, he wanted to see something outside the established plot of a TV drama, outside the halo of the plot.

Just how much skill do Li Xinnan and his four companions still possess?

No one knew the girl's terror better than him.

She is not an ordinary mutant beast, nor can she be compared to the likes of the Shadow Guardian.

He is a true direct descendant of the Shadow Emperor, a top-tier life form in the Dark Universe.

This means that her primordial energy level is on par with the Emperor's power of the Bright Universe.

Even if the Ultimate Emperor Armor were to go all out, it could only defeat him, but could not seal him away.

This is the core hierarchical suppression rule of the cosmic energy system.

This is why, throughout history, the Emperor Warriors could only seal away, not kill, the alien beasts born from the Demon Spirit Stone.

The Demon Spirit Stone is the core energy crystal of the Shadow Emperor lineage, and it shares the same origin and level as the Light and Shadow Stone.

Energy of the same level can only restrain and seal, not erase.

Only those with an energy level two or more higher can be directly eliminated.

The universe of light and the universe of darkness are a pair of symbiotic twin universes.

Their strengths are the same; the only difference is that their evolutionary directions are different, one is obvious and the other is subtle.

As for the difference between darkness and light.

The question of who truly represents justice needs to be put in quotation marks.

"That's a very irresponsible thing to say!"

Bei Miao couldn't hold back any longer and lost her temper on the spot, coldly questioning him.

"You created this mess because you couldn't control yourself, and now you're just washing your hands of it and leaving us to clean up the mess?"

"Bei Miao, say less!"

Wu Dongshan quickly reached out and grabbed his arm tightly, desperately trying to dissuade him.

This is Lin Zhen's private helicopter.

If you really anger someone, they'll just throw you off the building, and who can stop them?

But once Bei Miao gets stubborn, nothing can stop him.

He forcefully shook off Dongshan's hand, his eyes sharp and filled with intense anger.

"Why can't I speak? Did I say something wrong?"

"Ultimately, it's because you couldn't control yourself that you created such a world-destroying scourge!"

Lin Zhen remained unmoved in the face of Bei Miao's public accusations.

Now, he has long transcended the emotional constraints of ordinary people and will not get angry because of a few insults.

He waited quietly for Bei Miao to finish venting all his anger.

He spoke slowly, his voice calm yet every word piercing.

The reason you're angry is because you're afraid.

"You know very well that this girl is far superior to the Black Beast."

"She is the ultimate darkness on par with the Emperor; you are not entirely confident that you can defeat her."

One sentence directly pierced through Bei Miao's deepest fear.

Bei Miao was instantly speechless, his whole body stiffening.

Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on my forehead, and my heart suddenly started racing.

Indeed, from the moment he first saw the girl, he clearly sensed that nemesis-like feeling.

That was a top-tier combat force far surpassing the Black Demon Beast, a force that instilled despair.

Li Xinnan glanced at Bei Miao, who looked flustered, and continued the conversation:

"Mr. Lin, according to you, her energy level is the same as that of the Emperor Armor."

"Does that mean that, apart from the power of an emperor, there is no other force in the world that can restrain her?"

Lin Zhen did not respond, neither admitting nor denying, thus tacitly acknowledging the fact.

Li Xinnan could only change the question and continue to press the issue.

"Then I'd like to ask one more question."

"What kind of power will she possess after she comes of age? What is her ultimate goal?"

Lin Zhen did not hide this issue.

He casually crossed his legs, a slightly mocking smile playing on his lips, and slowly began to speak.

"The primal power within her is two levels higher than that of Taotie, one of the Four Ancient Fiends."

"Her instinct is to devour everything in sight."

"Moreover, this kind of devouring is not the simple eating you understand."

"It's a higher dimension—time reversal."

"However, this incredible ability will only begin to awaken when she evolves into an adult."

The more Li Xinnan listened, the colder he felt, the immense pressure he felt.

He was still not satisfied and asked again.

"Mr. Lin, since she will devour everything after she comes of age..."

"What if all five of us lose to her, and the Earth falls?"

Are you really going to just sit idly by and do nothing?

Lin Zhen's eyes were deep and unfathomable, making it impossible to read his thoughts.

"I have my own considerations and plans."

"Never try to guess what I'm thinking."

"After I get back, I will have Bing'er inject a new fund into the ERP research lab."

"Each of you five will also have a sum of money in your personal account."

Consider this a reward for your desperate fight to defeat the Black Demon Beast.

After speaking, Lin Zhen raised his index finger, his tone solemn.

"One year."

"She just swallowed the Black Beast and needs a long time to digest it."

Evolution into adulthood also takes time.

"One year is the maximum preparation time I calculated."

"You can enjoy this money to your heart's content for the rest of the year."

Luxury cars, mansions, dazzling lights, extravagant pleasures—spend them as you please.

"You can also save it safely and continue living a normal, ordinary life."

"But remember this well."

"Once the one-year period is up and she has finished digesting, she will come looking for you with extreme hunger."

"She never forgot what the light and shadow stone tasted like."

The group's minds were buzzing, still processing this series of bombshell information.

The helicopter had slowed down and landed steadily on the private helipad on the top floor of the Riyin Group.

The black-clad bodyguards who had been waiting there quickly stepped forward and respectfully opened the cabin door.

Lin Zhen casually handed the half-smoked cigar to his bodyguard and gave him a nonchalant instruction.

"Provide the chairman's private elevator and send them back to the ERP research lab."

"Understood, boss."

The bodyguard bowed and responded, his attitude extremely respectful.

Li Xinnan and four others disembarked from the helicopter one by one.

As soon as they stepped onto the top platform, the sight before them once again gave everyone a slight shock.

"My God... this... this is actually the top floor of the building?"

Kunzhong stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

Who would have thought that the top floor of a skyscraper in the city center, where land is incredibly valuable, would be in such a prime location?

It was surprisingly transformed into a private beach pool, with fine sand and flowing blue water.

Surrounded by green plants.

Moving an entire beach into the air at a height of a thousand meters—this is an act of extreme extravagance.

Wu Dongshan patted Kunzhong on the shoulder, teasing him half-jokingly.

"Don't be envious. Maybe you'll be living that kind of life soon."

Kunzhong scratched his head and gave a simple, honest smile.

"No need, I'm not used to such a luxurious life."

"I'm content with simply playing ball and exercising."

As west Zhao approached the private elevator, he stopped and turned to look at the four people.

"Xin Nan, Bei Miao, you two go back with the bodyguards first."

Tell Meizhen everything that happened today.

I have some personal matters to attend to, I'll be back later.

"Okay, let's go first, we'll contact you later."

Li Xinnan didn't ask any further questions and led the group into the elevator.

The elevator doors slowly closed, taking the four people away.

Without any hesitation, west Zhao turned around and strode towards the chairman's office on the top floor.

Pushing open the door, one can immediately see Lin Zhen sitting at his large desk.

The previously neat and spotless desktop is now covered with drawing paper and paintbrushes.

Lin Zhen, holding a pencil, was intently sketching on a piece of white paper, his expression both languid and serious.

"dad."

west Zhao spoke softly, walked slowly forward, and looked down at the drawing paper.

The lines of the painting are simple, but the artistic conception is particularly obscure.

The paper depicts a child huddled in a corner and a girl standing quietly by the roadside, gazing into the distance.

Although his face was obscured, he exuded an aura of loneliness and alienation.

"What's up?"

Lin Zhen did not look up, his paintbrush still in his hand.

After hesitating for a moment, west Zhao finally voiced his concerns.

"Dad, are you really planning to abandon her?"

Lin Zhen remained silent, which was taken as tacit acceptance of his decision.

"If you're not going to do anything about it, why give them such a huge sum of money?"

west Zhao frowned, his tone full of worry.

"They had all lived ordinary lives since childhood and had never been exposed to so much wealth."

Suddenly having a huge sum of money in one's hands makes one easily corrupted by money.

It wears down one's fighting spirit.

Once they become addicted to pleasure.

A relaxed mindset led to neglecting training.

A year from now, what will I have to fight against my sister?

west Zhao understood this point exceptionally well.

He grew up with Lin Zhen from a young age and was used to top-level wealth and power, so he was already immune to money.

Ke Xinnan, Bei Miao, Kunzhong, and Dongshan are different.

Judging from the way they were scrambling for the exorbitantly priced cigars, it's clear they are just ordinary people who find it hard to resist such extreme material temptations.

Once there is no external pressure.

Sooner or later they will become addicted to pleasure.

Before long, he will become a useless person.

Whether they can stay true to themselves depends entirely on their own willpower.

Lin Zhen finally stopped painting, slowly raised his head, and looked at Xi Zhao.

"You don't need to get involved in this matter; just mind your own business."

"The combat simulation equipment in my room will be moved to your private training room later."

"It's no longer of use to me, so I'll keep it for you."

"I will dedicate the next year to rigorous training."

"Strive to raise our own strength to the next level."

"understood."

west Zhao sighed softly.

He knew very well that once Lin Zhen made a decision, there was no possibility of changing it.

He could only agree and turn to leave the office.

The two days passed in the blink of an eye.

A major piece of news quietly broke, shaking the entire ERP research lab.

The massive project funds of 1 billion yuan from Tianzhengxing Technology Company have been officially deposited into the ERP public account.

at the same time.

The private bank cards of Li Xinnan, Bei Miao, Kun Zhong, Dong Shan, and west Zhao.

Each of them received a huge sum of 50 million in cash on time.

The moment the balance notification pops up on your mobile banking app.

Apart from west Zhao, who was already accustomed to wealth, the other four were all in a state of turmoil.

Even the usually composed Li Xinnan couldn't remain calm.

On the screen is a simple number 5, followed by a long string of densely packed zeros.

The dazzling numbers almost blinded several people.

No one is an exception; no one can remain unmoved.

On ordinary days, they live a steady life on their fixed salaries from the research lab.

Fight hard, without expecting anything in return.

But this 50 million was the reward they earned by fighting desperately to defeat the Black Beast and shedding blood in battle.

If a sum of money is quietly placed in the bank, the annual interest alone will be enough for them to live a life free from financial worries.

The first to succumb to temptation was Kunzhong, whose heart was the purest.

At first, he was convinced that he just wanted to play well and meet the training standards set by Meizhen.

Want nothing.

But when a huge sum of money is actually in one's hands, one's mindset will eventually change quietly.

He began to drift aimlessly, and desires in his heart gradually grew and spread.

When I see something I like, my first reaction is no longer that it's too expensive and unnecessary.

Rather, it's because I have money and I can afford it.

It started as just to satisfy a small hobby.

Affordable sneakers costing a few hundred yuan can be exchanged for top-tier limited-edition collaborations costing tens of thousands of yuan.

Ordinary sports jerseys are replaced with custom-made, high-end versions.

Human desires have no upper limit; the faster satisfaction comes, the easier it is to feel empty.

Soon, the small satisfactions of sneakers and jerseys could no longer fill the void in his restless heart.

He started thinking about getting a new car.

It's not practical to ride a motorcycle in the wind and sun every time I go to play ball.

It's inconvenient in wind and rain, and it's certainly not dignified.

Thus began Kunzhong's days of frantically looking at cars.

Starting with family cars costing tens of thousands of yuan, prices have been gradually increased and upgraded.

Finally, his gaze settled on a Porsche 718 sports car.

Smooth lines.

Cool and stylish appearance.

Stylish design.

At that moment, Kunzhong felt from the bottom of his heart that this car was the only one worthy of him now.