Marvel's Death Merchant

The fire outside was gradually subsiding, but it had already spread. Scattered flames were flickering up everywhere inside the low wall. Outside the wall, thanks to the burning zombie dogs and the ignition of some dry grass, the fire, though not as large as inside, clearly wouldn't extinguish itself.

Although the flames here are small, Jack believes that if no one comes to extinguish them, they could very well grow into a raging inferno, burning the entire Arklay Mountains to ashes. Tokyo has been completely destroyed, but because some remnants of the T-virus remain here, some viral plants have quickly taken over.

Jack glanced around and thought that the Arklay Mountains were full of T-viruses or radioactive organisms, and there was no safe place at all. If it really burned down, it wouldn't be a bad thing, at least it would clear away the basis for those organisms to survive.

The killer vine, huddled in the corner, was finally set ablaze, emitting a strange, squeaking sound similar to that of a rat. Although vines infected with the T-virus could move like animals, and even more nimbly than ordinary animals, they were not animals after all; no matter how agile their limbs, their roots could not move. The fire spread, and no matter how hard it tried to hide, it couldn't escape. Its branches and leaves seemed much drier than ordinary plants; a single flame, or even a tiny spark, could ignite it.

Soon, the fire, which had been dying down, suddenly reignited, and the killer vines clinging to the church walls were ablaze.

The squeaks grew louder and louder until they turned into screams, like the pitiful howls of a pig being slaughtered. Anyone who didn't know what was going on would surely come and see what was happening.

Jack stood outside the exit, coldly watching everything unfold.

For some reason, the killer vines were extremely flammable. Within minutes, the vines that had been firmly attached to the wall all fell to the ground. While clinging to the wall, the flames spread rapidly with the help of the wind, though the fire wasn't particularly fierce. But once on the ground, the vines piled up, and the fire burned like gasoline, with even greater intensity.

Jack was surprised. He guessed that the Killer Vine must contain some kind of flammable ingredient, otherwise it wouldn't have caught fire so quickly.

"It seems Jack has improved once again. However, he's still not as strong as Wesker. The power of the Progenitor Virus can still be further developed; evolution isn't the only path," Tang Tian said with a sigh as he watched Jack fight.

“You’re right. I don’t mind Jack surpassing me; I’m happy for him.” Wesker looked at Jack on the projector with a somewhat complicated expression and said earnestly. Wesker still had his own ideas about his son Jack. Right now, Wesker just hoped that Jack would continue to gain power, just like him—that would be enough.

Chapter 302 Encountering King Kong

Just when Jack thought he was safe, a huge roar suddenly rang out. Of course, this wasn't the first time Jack had heard one. But a roar of this magnitude was something he had never imagined before.

He looked like the overlord of that place, his roar shaking the entire space. After the mysterious roar, the entire Arklay Mountains fell into silence, as if time had stopped. The wind stopped, the branches and leaves of the grass and trees stopped swaying, the insects and birds stopped chirping, and even the raging fire seemed to dim. He looked just like the ruler of this place.

Jack was still surprised by the unknown. As he headed towards that location, he couldn't help but gasp. The place where that voice came from was no ordinary place.

Although the hill wasn't very high, it was still three or four hundred meters tall. From there, Jack could see everything happening within a ten-mile radius, thanks to his extraordinary eyesight.

At the foot of this mountain, Jack spotted a dark shadow darting through the forest at incredible speed. Judging from the direction it was heading, its destination seemed to be here. It was likely that the commotion Jack had caused, or the fire that had burned so intensely, had attracted that terrifying creature.

Jack examined the thing closely and inwardly cursed. A giant gorilla, over 20 meters tall, was running rapidly, instantly killing Godzilla that passed by, and other mutated creatures that blocked its path met the same fate.

The terrifying King Kong is now at the foot of the mountain, which is only three or four hundred meters high. At its current speed, it will probably reach here in less than a minute.

King Kong's presence was so formidable that its strength was likely even greater than that of Umbrella Corporation's most powerful mutant tyrant, and Jack certainly didn't have the confidence to deal with it.

"Fuck. What's going on? Can someone tell me King Kong got here too? Even a chain reaction wouldn't be this outrageous." Tang Tian's mouth dropped open, as if he was extremely surprised by King Kong on his wrist computer.

"It seems that after obtaining the Hulk's genes, I'll have to continue traversing movie worlds to acquire more resources to improve my foundation." Tang Tian stroked his chin, already having a plan for the future.

That's understandable. Jack is facing such a powerful creature now, far beyond what ordinary zombie dogs can handle. Then again, if Jack was already struggling so much against these few Lickers, imagine what would happen if the even more formidable King Kong appeared here.

Realizing the danger, Jack took a deep breath and leaped high into the air. Just one more jump and he would reach the tunnel entrance, when suddenly a shockwave-like vibration shook the ground. Like a thunderclap from a clear sky, Jack's body stiffened instantly, as if struck by a high-voltage electric shock.

And so Jack fell from mid-air, with a raging fire burning below.

Jack knew perfectly well that this wasn't thunder, but a shockwave from King Kong's combined hand strikes. Its immense power stemmed from King Kong's immense strength. Combined with the close proximity, the roar nearly ruptured Jack's eardrums.

"It seems King Kong can actually use powerful attacks just like the Hulk. The fact that the T-virus hasn't completely infected the world is already a miracle. Now, with so many mutated creatures appearing, the world will be even more dangerous. This seems quite interesting," Tang Tian thought calmly. He was relatively confident in Jack. Although King Kong's strength was indeed formidable, Tang Tian still believed that King Kong's strength wasn't as hard as adamantium.

Jack was still in a terrible state, falling from the sky and landing heavily on the still-flaming ground. However, given his current bone strength, the rocky ground beneath him naturally shattered upon impact. Similarly, because the necessary bone alloy had been strengthened, Jack's bone became adamantite, but his skin was not much different from that of an ordinary person.

However, Jack didn't say anything. Clearly, this wasn't the time to cry out in pain. First, the area was surrounded by fire; if he didn't leave quickly, he'd be burned to ashes, and Jack had no bio-energy to sustain his body. Second, the shockwave from King Kong's power was extremely strong, and King Kong was only about a hundred paces away, arriving in less than half a minute.

Jack didn't want to stay here. The shockwave from the Vajra Arm was so powerful just now; he certainly didn't dare to imagine how strong its combat power could be.

What Jack didn't know was that Kong's power was also induced by radiation, just like Godzilla's parent organism, possessing the greatest strength. Godzilla and Kong share a common origin: creatures formed through radiation, making them arguably the most powerful in combat.

King Kong didn't roar again, but Jack's sixth sense could now clearly detect its presence, instead of the vague feeling it had before. Because they were so close, Jack could see surprise in King Kong's eyes, as if it had discovered some interesting toy.

Furthermore, judging from the aura detected by my sixth sense, it was unlike any other aura I had ever sensed before. It was a completely unfamiliar and dangerous aura, intense yet carrying a hint of danger, which indicated the energy level contained within King Kong.

Jack was now certain that it wasn't a tyrant, nor was it any of the T-virus-infected creatures; he couldn't sense any T-virus aura emanating from it. In other words, that terrifying monster didn't belong to the T-virus family at all.

Could they be creatures induced by nuclear radiation, like Godzilla, powerful species whose strength could potentially increase indefinitely?

Jack needed to dodge the creature quickly in the fight, so before entering the tunnel, he couldn't help but pause and glance back at King Kong.

King Kong was only fifty or sixty meters away. Because it ran so fast, even Jack, with his exceptional eyesight, couldn't see it clearly. But from its outline, its size was about the same as a taller, average person, and it ran upright, just like a human. Its eyes were bright and intelligent, and its fur made it look like a giant chimpanzee.

Of course, Jack's speed and jumping ability are unmatched by ordinary people. Even he is not quite as good as Jack. His father, Wesker, was a fusion of the Progenitor Virus, and his speed and recovery ability are astonishing. It can be said that they are too fast for the human eye to catch.

Although I can't see King Kong's face clearly, I've started to wonder if King Kong, like Godzilla, is a creature contaminated by viral nuclear radiation.

Jack avoided King Kong like the plague, because King Kong's power was terrifying. That's why Jack left; no one would be foolish enough to fight a creature like King Kong. Only superheroes or powerful weapons could possibly defeat such a terrifying being. Jack was relatively lucky; at least he wasn't constantly bombarded by missiles like in other places. This place was already extremely dangerous, with various mutated creatures emerging, potentially even more dangerous than the T-virus outbreak, and it was a test they had to overcome.

Chapter 303 Orbital Weapons

"Zeus aimed at Kong and used the Gauss Longbow system to strike Kong's position."

Tang Tian understood that King Kong's fighting power was definitely much stronger than Tyrant's, and he also knew that Jack didn't know how to deal with King Kong, so Tang Tian decided to give Jack a chance.

“Jack, I hope you won’t disappoint me. I will only save you once, in the most dangerous moment, to see if you can seize the opportunity. From Tokyo to the entire island nation, most of the creatures there are truly fascinating. The T-virus and nuclear bombs have created so many bizarre creatures, just like the Cambrian explosion of life, full of miracles. It seems that destruction and rebirth are complementary. Perhaps Zhang Min is thinking the same thing.” Tang Tian closed his eyes, silently pondering some things.

Most of the mutated creatures in Tokyo are caused by radiation, with a small portion caused by the T-virus. However, the various mutated creatures have become a new problem, and the situation is escalating. King Kong, piranhas, Godzilla, and mutants are all products of this continuous mutation, surpassing the strength of the original species.

After Tang Tian commanded Zeus, an orbital weapon resembling a satellite emitted bursts of electrical currents in stratospheric orbit. A tungsten steel arrow, incorporating super-ceramic technology, propelled by a Gauss launcher, carried a cloud of air generated by friction towards King Kong's position, its reinforced arrowhead concentrating all energy into a single point.

King Kong sensed the danger as the tungsten steel arrow approached, and he quickly raised his arm to defend against the terrifying space weapon. Unfortunately, the tungsten steel arrow was far more powerful than he had imagined. King Kong's arm was instantly pierced by the powerful kinetic energy, and in just a moment, he lost half of his fighting ability, leaving a fist-sized hole in his shoulder.

Listening to King Kong's howls, Jack slowly entered the tunnel. He had witnessed the scene just moments before, when King Kong was about to grab him. The orbital weapon from space had just passed by, allowing him a moment of respite. Jack relaxed and caught his breath, feeling a burning pain all over his body, clearly from the injuries sustained in the battle.

Jack was still deep in thought when his wrist computer vibrated. The vibration came from Tang Tian. It wasn't that Tang Tian had a new mission, but rather that he was about to receive supplies from him. The vibration was the sound of Zeus connecting to Jack's computer.

"Boss, what's up? What do you need me to do?" Jack asked, looking at Tang Tian's expressionless face on his wrist computer.

"Actually, nothing's wrong. I remember you fighting vividly. You were incredibly tenacious. The military sent a special forces unit here, and they were all wiped out. But you've survived here for so long, which really surprises me." Tang Tian looked at Jack with great admiration. Jack's ability to survive in the mutated region for such a long time through his own strength made Tang Tian have to acknowledge his capabilities.

Upon hearing Tang Tian's praise, Jack quickly replied, "It's nothing. I also thank the chairman for giving me this opportunity. Fighting here has been exhilarating."

In fact, Jack already had a general idea of ​​what Tang Tian was going to say before he even spoke. That's why Jack spoke modestly.

Jack understood this. As a mutated region, this place was extremely dangerous. Judging from the dangerous aura he sensed, the number of mutated creatures in each area was definitely no less than the number he had encountered in that secret passage.

Jack is a highly trained mercenary who has also been infused with the C-virus and implanted with adamantium. He possesses Wolverine-like instincts, a keen sense of danger, and an exceptional awareness of his surroundings; he is by no means weak.

Jack could also sense the danger here. He had fought Godzilla and mutants before, and had even evaded one of King Kong's attacks. While he might not be considered highly experienced, he was certainly a veteran of many battles.

"Good job, I hope you can continue fighting. By the way, you have a temporary mission: to collect the genes of those creatures. The company needs them to research more valuable weapons. Some supplies and provisions will also be delivered by helicopter," Tang Tian continued, issuing orders.

“Yes, boss,” Jack replied earnestly, accepting the task.

After agreeing, Jack continued forward, using the light of his flashlight to get a general idea of ​​his surroundings. This was actually the sewer system; the spot where Jack was standing was dry because it was the control panel for the chapel's sewage system. If the sewers were clogged, this was the place to start troubleshooting.

A few steps further ahead, Jack came to a deep ditch. Sunlight shone through it, reflecting off the water and creating a shimmering effect, indicating that water was flowing swiftly within. On either side of the ditch were narrow passages, just wide enough for one person to walk through.

Where the control console and the ditch meet is a circular pit, like a well, into which water from the ditch flows. This pit clearly leads outside; the water flows continuously, yet shows no sign of overflowing.

It must be said that although the cleanup operation destroyed most of the facilities, the damage to the buildings and facilities on the ground was not very serious, and many can continue to operate.

Jack, flashlight in hand, hurried along the path on the left side of the ditch. The further he went into the ditch, the stronger the sense of danger seemed to grow, as if something treacherous lurked in the water.

In the potentially dangerous darkness, Jack raised a Gauss pistol, its ammunition nearly empty. His expression was grave, prepared to deal with any creature that might emerge at any moment.

Suddenly, a splashing sound came from the ditch, like a large school of fish darting about. This was a sewer; even if there were fish there, they weren't normal fish.

It's possible that Jack's decreased abilities were due to extreme hunger. His strength wasn't at its peak, and it wasn't comparable to his previous levels.

Perhaps the fish in this water are dangerous, and even his sixth sense cannot detect them for the time being.

Jack shone his flashlight into the ditch, his eyes fixed on the surging water. He finally saw clearly that what was thrashing about in the water were actually huge fish.

Fish the size of crocodiles, with sharp teeth, seemed designed specifically for devouring prey. If Tang Tian were here, he might give these fish a fitting name: piranhas.

This was the first time Jack had encountered piranhas. Previously, he had only encountered land-based creatures, but now, in the water, he was seeing mutated fish as well. The radiation-induced life forms were now incredibly diverse, and almost every new species posed an unimaginable danger to humanity. The T-virus crisis had created new threats affecting the world.

"Damn it, another mutated creature. And a new aquatic species at that. Looks like I need to be careful." Jack frowned as he looked at the piranhas in the water, muttering to himself. Piranhas, as a type of mutated fish, are extremely dangerous to land-dwelling creatures.

Chapter 304 Piranhas

Besides observing the piranhas in the water, Jack also saw some giant zombie bats hanging above, posing a threat both in the water and in the sky. Fortunately, Jack's location was small, preventing those creatures from attacking him.

Jack also used firearms to break the balance, but as soon as the gunshot rang out, the once quiet sewers suddenly became lively, with all sorts of lurking creatures running out in groups.

First were the zombie bats. They were already hanging from the ceiling, and he sensed their presence as soon as he entered—his sixth sense was the first thing he detected. But they didn't make a move until the gunshot rang out, and Jack wasn't foolish enough to provoke them.

They could have remained peaceful like this, but the gunshots woke them all up. Soon after, dozens of zombie bats were swarming in the sewers, their cries and flapping wings echoing through the air. They seemed to sense that they were also infected by the virus, and that Jack was a high-level virus carrier.

Then came the howling of zombie dogs. Hearing the howls, Jack knew they were still some distance away. He could hear them clearly now, and there were even more of them than before. Jack frowned. He had already killed no fewer than twenty zombie dogs. This time, he thought he could try to control them, after all, Jack himself was a perfect form of the virus body.

Besides the largest number of zombie bats and zombie dogs, Lickers and Hunters also emerged from their hiding places, seemingly eager to come over and get a share of the spoils.

Jack was somewhat surprised to see that the T-virus-based creatures didn't attack him. This had never happened before; the creatures seemed unusually friendly. After a moment's surprise, Jack realized why: when his energy in the cell was nearly depleted, he had left behind a pure C-virus aura, and the creatures seemed to have gained control, refraining from attacking.

The first to attack were naturally the piranhas. These mutated, radiation-induced super-fish were arguably the most dangerous, the rulers of the water. Seeing three or four piranhas fly over, Jack controlled zombie bats to capture them. Zombie bats were, in a sense, the nemesis of piranhas.

Zombie bats are blind, relying on their ears to orient themselves and locate objects; ultrasound is one of their abilities. In pitch-black tunnels, this is precisely where zombie bats find their place.

Piranhas were flying towards them from the water; going any further would be tantamount to suicide. Turning back was obviously out of the question. That powerful King Kong was likely guarding the entrance; going out would be certain death, while staying here offered a slim chance of survival. Jack certainly wasn't going to be foolish enough to go out.

Just as the piranhas flew by, he felt something strange on his body. A series of sounds from a group of zombie bats rang out, and the piranhas that were leaping over the dragon gate were instantly captured and devoured by the zombie bats.

The piranhas attacking out of the water didn't surprise Jack. He'd seen it in all sorts of water before, and had witnessed it more than ten times. Each time the fish attacked, it would gather its strength, leap up powerfully, and then pounce on its target.

So, as soon as he saw the piranha jump up, Jack immediately used one of his adamantium claws to protect himself.

But what happened next surprised Jack.

The piranha had barely leaped into the air when it became the target of the zombie bats, which were no ordinary creatures. The T-virus had spurred the zombie bats to evolve in every aspect, making them far superior to piranhas, which were incompletely evolved irradiated organisms.

The piranhas clearly hadn't expected hundreds of zombie bats to suddenly appear from the sky. They all fell victim to them.

In just half a minute, the few piranhas were all wiped out, falling into the hands of the zombie bats and becoming their meal.

Jack stared at the piranhas for a long time until the zombie dogs and lickers ran over, and then he realized that there were still things he could use. There were more than a thousand piranhas in the water. After being irradiated, the piranhas had a terrifying reproduction rate, just like Godzilla.

Compared to zombie bats, zombie dogs and lickers are more powerful. Moreover, many hunters are observing from the walls. Jack didn't notice his difference; he had been accepted by the viral creatures, and he could now control the bioweapons to some extent.

Although his sixth sense had detected the presence of the piranhas, he couldn't pinpoint their location or where their core was hidden. They were like a thorn in Jack's throat, making him feel extremely uncomfortable. After all, so many piranhas were no joke. Although Jack didn't know that the island nation's waterways were now completely overrun by piranhas, they were simply under the control of multiple governments.

The zombie dogs and lickers, under Jack's control, arrived at the scene and pounced immediately without any hesitation.

However, the passageways on both sides of the ditch are very narrow, only wide enough for one person to stand. The zombie dogs are not large, but they can only walk side by side at most. And if they are crowded together while running, the person on the outside of the passageway is very likely to fall into the ditch.

Therefore, although the narrow passageway hindered the use of biological weapons against piranhas, it greatly helped Jack at this moment. At least for now, the piranhas could not swarm him and use their numbers to kill him.

Even if the piranhas were ten times stronger, Jack didn't need to worry about the ones that slipped through the biological weapon's net. With a single strike of his adamantium claws, the two leading piranhas were shattered into pieces by Jack, their fragments falling to the ground.

Meanwhile, the surrounding bioweapons were once again brought under control. The relentless consumption of the piranhas that were attacking him—once enemy bioweapons, now friends—made Jack feel incredibly fortunate. Interestingly, after Jack consciously gave those bioweapons his blood, they mutated again. Jack could even sense the same C-virus as himself; he was like the king among those bioweapons.