Marvel's Death Merchant

Chapter 241 Absolute Strength

Although Jack's aura was dangerous, the Licker and the Hunter's actions were unexpected, so Jack knew that they had become prey. Their abnormal behavior was the result of Zeus controlling these biological weapons.

After all, Lickers are different from zombies. Zombies are mindless, without brains or even consciousness. Lickers, on the other hand, possess intelligence, and some are even quite clever, approaching human intelligence in many ways.

The Lickers before them clearly belonged to this category. Seeing a dangerous infected like Jack, they were all stunned. Zeus hadn't fully controlled them, so the Lickers were acting on instinct. The T-virus creatures, which had been running at high speed, slowed down, because the partially intelligent Lickers didn't want to fight Jack.

The hunters following behind, unaware of Jack's hidden power, failed to slow down in time, inevitably causing the creatures to collide.

Biological weapons are biological weapons because their behavior is always driven by instinct. After Zeus slightly reduced his control, the biological weapons collided, seemingly forgetting that Jack was their enemy, yet they actually began to tear each other apart.

Including the three Lickers that arrived first, there are now 15 Lickers, Hunters, and Tyrants in this room, far exceeding the number Zeus mentioned.

Although Zeus said so, Jack didn't know why he felt excited instead of afraid, and his heart was filled with fighting spirit. When Jack saw the bioweapon rushing towards him, he thought to himself: "Perhaps fighting is the meaning of my life. Mr. Donus must have his reasons for doing this."

There were 15 bio-weapons, one of which had its head smashed by Jack's punch and was instantly killed, leaving 14 remaining. Most of them were Lickers and Hunters. There were also three towering Tyrants.

This tyrant-like creature actually resembles a human somewhat, standing over 2 meters tall, slightly smaller than the Hunter, and entirely blackish-gray. Its hands are clad in a military overcoat, and its muscles are bulging. Clearly, it is extremely strong and not easily defeated.

Could it be a new type of biological weapon? Jack couldn't help but wonder.

This ultimate bio-weapon and the Hunter did not participate in the melee, seemingly disdaining to stoop to the level of a low-level monster like the Licker, and stood at a distance watching Jack.

Jack was also observing the Tyrants. After all, compared to the Lickers, the Hunters far surpassed them in strength, speed, jumping ability, and ferocity. Jack could kill a Licker with a single punch, but he might not be able to deal with a Hunter in the same way. Jack was well aware of this. He could also sense the power emanating from the Tyrants, and because the C-virus and Adamantium in his body had only recently been implanted and hadn't yet unleashed their full potential, Jack didn't immediately eliminate the minions sent by Zeus.

The Hunter's abilities were on full display in that battle not long ago, where Jack nearly died under the monster's claws.

The lickers ahead were still tearing at each other, roaring incessantly. They were all the same kind of monster, evenly matched in ability. None could gain the upper hand, and although the scene was incredibly impressive, with blood and flesh flying everywhere, in reality, there weren't a single casualty.

Jack only glanced at them a few times before walking away. He knew this chaotic battle wouldn't stop anytime soon. Right now, Jack's attention was focused on the hunters and that top-tier bio-monster; clearly, they were the main targets.

Perhaps Jack was too preoccupied, for he completely forgot about the two Lickers behind him. After the main force arrived, the two Lickers' fear seemed to vanish, and they stealthily approached him, preparing to deal with this special infected individual.

By the time Jack's sixth sense detected the danger behind him, they had already taken to the air. As they leaped and pounced on his vitals, the three-headed hunter and the three-headed tyrant also launched their attack. This was clearly Zeus taking control; otherwise, how could these bio-weapons possibly know to attack from both sides?

The magic of the sixth sense lies in its ability to anticipate and predict the movements of others. As the Licker behind him leaped up, his body reacted accordingly.

The Lickers were incredibly fast, but not as fast as Jack. With a simple backflip, Jack was already behind them. This time, Jack had clearly improved. Although he still used a bit too much force, it wasn't as outrageous. He managed to control his momentum and avoid continuing to charge backward.

As soon as Jack regained his footing, he leaped forward, throwing punches at the two Lickers that had missed their target. He was far faster than the Lickers; before they could react, Jack was already on top of one of them.

This licker was clearly not stupid; anticipating its fate, it let out a mournful cry. But it wouldn't just sit and wait to die. With a powerful push from its limbs, it leaped up and slammed into the ceiling, hoping the impact would knock Jack off it.

Jack suddenly leaped up, punched the Licker on the head, and then ran onto it. Because Jack hadn't used his full strength, this punch didn't smash its head open like before.

But it was clear that the punch had injured the Licker on his body. With a thud, the Licker crashed heavily to the floor and then fell silent; it was probably half-dead, if not dead.

Without any hesitation, Jack delivered a punch with all his might, enough to eliminate the Licker problem.

Taking down one Licker was just the beginning. The three Hunters and three Tyrants continued their attack.

Seeing this, Jack didn't retreat but advanced. He leaped high into the air and crashed into an oncoming predator.

The hunter's body was enormous, weighing about ten times that of Jack, but he was still quite confident.

However, given the current situation, there was no other way. Staying put meant the hunter would pounce, and they would still collide. It was better to take the initiative; with Jack's enhanced strength, victory was more likely, and Jack had gradually adapted to the rhythm of the battle.

Furthermore, Jack has another advantage: his C-virus body and adamantium skeleton, whose hardness and adaptability to combat far exceed expectations. Ordinary attacks cannot destroy the C-virus body, and the adamantium skeleton will not suffer the slightest damage either.

Of course, the hunters who ran into Jack didn't fare any better.

In the instant of the collision, Jack heard the sound of bones shattering. This sound clearly couldn't have come from Jack himself; obviously, the Hunter's bones had been broken by him.

Then, with a loud bang, half of the ceiling collapsed. Immediately afterwards, with a whoosh, it plummeted down from above, smashing the floor with several cracks, just like Jack.

Six T-virus creatures lunged at Jack; this was just one of them.

Jack fell back to the ground, not daring to linger for a moment, and immediately jumped up. The instant he stood up, he saw the Licker.

Of the three Lickers that attacked Jack first, only this one remained. Jack looked at it and couldn't help but laugh. It certainly wasn't a friendly smile, but a cold, mocking laugh, a testament to his confidence in his own strength. (To be continued...)

Chapter 242 Miscalculation

The Licker was clearly terrified. It had witnessed Jack kill two other Lickers like itself, and then smash a Hunter far stronger than itself until it was barely alive. It simply couldn't withstand such power.

The unfortunate Licker tried to escape, but it was too late. Jack darted forward and was right in front of it. Being a bio-weapon with intelligence, even though it was under control, its instincts remained. Then the Licker opened its mouth, not to pounce and bite me, but to extend its lizard-like tongue.

This tongue was frighteningly long, but it wasn't the tree demon's tongue from the movie "A Chinese Ghost Story." The Licker's tongue was about three meters long, like a venomous snake's tongue, and it looked quite terrifying. It coiled up like lightning, trying to strangle Jack's neck.

Jack stood right in front of it, less than a meter away. At that distance, no matter how fast Jack reacted, he couldn't dodge it. A three-meter-long tongue had a considerable attack range.

But it didn't manage to wrap its arms around Jack's neck. Because Jack possessed a special ability called a sixth sense.

It should be noted that the sixth sense is not omnipotent, nor can it always accurately predict the other person's actions and thoughts; after all, it cannot be considered a superpower. In Jack's understanding, it is simply a new bodily function developed after his five senses have been maximized and combined with the virus.

This might be a bodily function. Of course, it possesses abilities that the five senses cannot match, being far more acute, and even able to give Jack hints at times, allowing him to make predictions—it can be described as a kind of mental power.

Jack sensed danger before the licker even extended its tongue. But his sixth sense didn't, and couldn't, tell him it would attack with its tongue.

This was Jack's own deduction. This deduction was based on his understanding of Lickers. In other words, Jack understood the Lickers' attack methods. Besides the Lickers' basic attack, which is the curling of their tongues...

The prediction was made in an instant, like a bodily instinct, perfectly combined with a sixth sense. In just a moment, Jack made a perfect prediction.

Avoiding danger might be too late. But Jack had great confidence in his current physical condition. The initial fusion with the C-virus had allowed Jack to adapt to the intensity of the battle.

Jack then reached out and grabbed the licker's tongue, holding it firmly in his palm.

Jack looked at the Licker with a cold expression, clearly telling the Licker one thing: "You're done for."

The Licker's tongue, relative to its body, was naturally thin and long, but on its own, it was remarkably sturdy, just like Jack's forearm. Jack gripped it tightly. Concentrating all his strength into his arm, he suddenly pulled the Licker up and swung it around in mid-air.

The Licker is about half the size of the Hunter and weighs over a thousand pounds. The strength required to lift it is enough to make Jack feel happy.

The Licker's tongue was incredibly resilient, withstanding a thousand pounds of weight. It wasn't pulled out; it remained tightly connected. The Licker's attack power—enough to kill 30 mercenaries—was easily dealt with by Jack.

This is actually more advantageous for Jack, as he can use the Licker as a weapon.

A three-meter-long tongue is enough to be used as a chain, and a body weighing a thousand pounds is more than enough to be used as a hammer.

Aside from the hunter lying on the ground groaning, barely clinging to life, there were five bio-weapons eyeing me menacingly.

Jack knew that whether it was the Hunter or that unknown Tyrant, they were far stronger than the Lickers. So much so that even when Jack displayed overwhelming power, they showed no fear whatsoever.

The most intelligent beings are probably tyrants. They are like warriors, creatures who can remain calm even in the most intense battles.

Although they weren't afraid, given Jack's current strength, they dared not act rashly. They surrounded Jack, merely roaring around him. Jack knew they were waiting for an opportunity; if he momentarily lost his footing and revealed a weakness, they would pounce on him, kill him, and devour the power he had so painstakingly acquired.

Jack knew what they were thinking and sneered inwardly. If he hadn't just acquired the power of the virus, his combat strength wouldn't be so weak. You see, the C-virus is the most dangerous and powerful of all viruses. Although not as stable as the Plaka parasite, it's still a top-tier virus.

Jack swung the Licker in his hand, smashing it into the nearest Tyrant. This Licker was incredibly powerful. The Tyrant showed no fear; instead, its hands rapidly mutated, and its claws multiplied several times over.

The tyrant's gleaming claws resembled a military knife, their power undeniable. How could something capable of cutting through superalloy be weak?

The Licker was probably too heavy. The Tyrant leaped up and instantly used its claws. The Licker was sliced ​​into pieces under the Tyrant's claws.

Jack saw that the Licker, who had been barely breathing, was now completely finished. Moreover, the Tyrant's attacks were never fatal, so the Licker's fate was as dire as it could possibly be.

But Jack showed no sympathy for it, raising his fist and striking the tyrant.

However, the tyrant reacted quickly; Jack swung his fist and slammed it into the floor. Swinging his fist back at the tyrant was a mere instant. The tyrant had been standing there, making him a perfect target for Jack's attacks.

"Bang!" Jack and Tyrant simultaneously raised their hands and clashed fists, and the sound of bones breaking rang out instantly. Clearly, it was Tyrant's bones that shattered; Adamantium was not something a creature like Tyrant could destroy.

"This is the feeling of battle. Adamantium, I can finally use it." Jack looked at his fist, which was covered with a layer of Adamantium. That was Jack's ability to control his skeletal structure, just like Wolverine's power.

Those five T-viruses were intelligent; they weren't foolish enough to let Jack deal with them one by one, defeating them piecemeal. As Jack began his attack, theirs also began; they knew Jack's power was becoming increasingly dangerous.

But Jack was obviously much faster than them. Relying on his keen sixth sense, Jack made a prediction in an instant.

However, predictions are not always accurate; people always make mistakes.

This time, Jack clearly made a mistake. He misjudged the speed at which the five creatures pounced. More importantly, Jack miscalculated the time it would take him to kill the monsters, even though he did manage to kill the tyrant he had just injured.

But Jack, who had thought he could dodge the attack, had clearly miscalculated. The fastest hunter had already pounced on him and knocked him heavily to the ground. One of its claws had pierced his body, seemingly even piercing his internal organs; the pain was palpable.

This isn't the most fatal thing, after all, the injuries I suffered earlier were far greater than what I'm experiencing now.

Most fatally, Jack's neck and head were both wrapped around the hunter's tongue. The tongue gripped Jack's neck and above tightly, tightening its hold each time. (To be continued...)

Chapter 243 Rematch with the Hunters

After Jack enhanced his C-virus and Adamantium, his physical functions improved dramatically, and his current strength was comparable to the Hunter's. However, the problem was that Jack couldn't unleash the full power of the virus, which was why the Hunter was strangling him with its long tongue, making it extremely difficult for him to breathe.

The hunter knew it had captured the substance it needed, and from afar, it knew that the human was someone it could further evolve. So the hunter pulled its tongue back into its mouth. Jack hadn't fully integrated the power, so although he tried his best to resist, he couldn't use all his strength, and his head still slowly moved into the hunter's mouth.

Jack's situation is rather tragic. As Wesker's son, he was capable of fusing various viruses. However, Tang Tian didn't give him time to do so, which is why Jack lacked absolute power when fighting against various biological weapons.

The Hunter is about five times the size of Jack; even if it swallowed Jack whole, it probably wouldn't be able to fill its stomach. Judging from the Hunter's appearance, Jack probably really intends to swallow it whole, since Jack is now the source of evolution.

What to do now? Jack didn't think about that question, nor was he at a loss. At this moment, Jack's upper body was already in the hunter's mouth, and the tongue that had been binding Jack's head and neck had loosened. Jack knew that the hunter was preparing for the next attack.

The Hunter is still a bit of a problem for Jack. It's impossible for the Hunter to kill Jack; the adamantium alloy is the obstacle to its success. But Jack doesn't have time to think about that right now; he's trying to figure out a way to escape danger.

Unfortunately, before Jack could come up with a solution, the hunter prepared to close its mouth and devour him. Sharp teeth pierced the skin and muscles of Jack's shoulder, directly towards his heart. The hunter had no idea what kind of power Jack possessed.

Instantly, under the influence of the C-virus, Jack's fighting power was unleashed. He quickly reached out, instinctively grabbing at the Hunter's teeth. The Hunter's teeth were already embedded in his shoulder, but fortunately, they couldn't break Jack's bones. Jack's skeleton was no longer normal; it was forged from adamantium alloy. No matter how sharp the Hunter's teeth were, they couldn't bite through it.

Knowing it couldn't bite through, the hunter naturally tried to pull its teeth out. Having received the C-virus enhancement, Jack possessed remarkable adaptability; the hunter's teeth had penetrated, but pulling them out wasn't so easy.

The hunter pulled with all its might, its teeth churning inside Jack's body. Because his shoulder blades were made of adamantium, he felt no pain, but apart from the bones, he could feel other things like his muscles. Although the C-virus could make Jack incredibly strong, because it wasn't fully integrated, it was practically like undergoing surgery.

Just now, Zeus enhanced Jack's power, and Jack was only dormant under the influence of the C-virus. But now it's different; the Hunters are here to kill him. Strangely, the other bioweapons didn't attack; instead, they watched their battle.

Jack was in excruciating pain. He didn't have time to cry out, and he clearly realized that this was his only chance. He grabbed the hunter's two longest teeth in each hand and began to exert force.

Jack was already quite strong, and with the Hunter also pulling outwards, he easily pried open its mouth. As soon as the Hunter's mouth opened, the space inside increased. Jack quickly straightened up and used his arm to block the Hunter's closed head, preventing its mouth from closing again.

The hunter was clearly aware of the danger. It did want to swallow Jack whole to gain the power of evolution, that was true. But never in this form. Once Jack moved its arm into its mouth, while its hands gripped its two teeth firmly, and exerted its strength, tearing its mouth apart wouldn't be difficult.

That was exactly what Jack was planning. The Hunter, however, tried desperately to stop Jack, flicking its tongue, attempting to strangle Jack as it had before. But its tongue was far too long; long-range attacks were much more effective than close-range ones, and besides, Jack's upper arm kept interfering with the Hunter. So, after flicking its tongue for a while, the Hunter neither strangled nor even touched Jack.

Jack's arm had already moved into its mouth. Although it was injured by the hunter's lower row of teeth, not a drop of blood flowed from Jack's body. The C virus gave Jack amazing regenerative abilities.

Jack knew it was time to retaliate. Using his keen judgment, he grabbed the Hunter's tongue and completely controlled its movements. Jack could now fully straighten his body; the Hunter's mouth was huge, and it probably couldn't withstand Jack holding it up like that.

Moreover, Jack wasn't satisfied with that. His two arms were also controlling the Hunter's mouth, and he was looking for the right moment to kill it.

Jack smiled coldly, a chilling smile. The hunter thought it could swallow him whole, but it hadn't expected that this would only hasten its own demise. Now, inside the hunter's mouth, Jack had room to exert his strength. With Jack's current power, the hunter couldn't possibly withstand him with just its mouth. Once Jack unleashed his full power, that would be the hunter's end.

Jack gradually took control of the hunter's mouth, and the space inside was expanded by Jack, soon exceeding the normal opening range that the hunter could withstand.

Jack was facing outwards from his mouth, and could clearly see the remaining three Tyrants, who were just two or three meters away. His eyes clearly showed surprise.