Chapter 1069: The Wrong Path

Lin Dui?

Lin An?

The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive; Mo Ling and Zhang Tie both instinctively looked at Lin An, waiting for his final decision.

After a long hesitation, Xiong Hanzi rarely voiced his opinion:

"Captain Lin, I think we should control this guy."

"Just like Mo Ling controls zombies, we could have it help us fight zombies... I feel this Red Tower Mutant is quite strong..."

While speaking, he kept waving his hands:

"I don't mean to replace humans with this thing! I think we could just use it as a tool..."

Having witnessed the power of the Red Tower Mutant, especially from the information leaked by the zombie researcher, it could easily produce a third-rank mutant in no time.

Strictly speaking, it's like factory mass production.

Lin An unexpectedly shook his head, contrary to both of their expectations:

"It's not that simple."

"We lack the ability to mass-control Red Tower Zombies. Once that fellow has other ideas, by the time the Red Tower Mutant expands to a certain scale, we will completely lose our ability to counter him."

Lin An gave a light chuckle, a flash of coldness in his eyes:

"Save humanity?"

"Do you remember what he said before?"

"(After the apocalypse broke out, we quickly cleared the zombies inside the base)"

"If so, where are the other researchers? Where are the other survivors?"

"The answer is simple: the zombie researchers, under opposition from others, likely turned all other survivors into zombies."

"Or perhaps he got infected by accident due to some mishap; to survive he experimented on himself, becoming the first Red Tower Zombie."

"After his transformation, he no longer saw himself as human and killed everyone else just the same."

"Either way, we are two different species."

"Even if we concede ten thousand steps, is a clone of you still you? Even if we don't eliminate those around us, can you and the others survive in a world full of Red Tower Zombies?"

"Who can guarantee the Red Tower Zombies won't lose control? Who can guarantee that, after learning, the new humanity won't become a more terrifying meme carrier?"

While speaking, Lin An shook his head:

"What's the difference between replacing humanity with the new kind and self-annihilation?"

After hearing Lin An say that, Zhang Tie felt a jolt in his heart and immediately realized it indeed wouldn't work.

However, the future described by the zombie researcher seemed too simple, as if it could truly eradicate zombies.

"Then Captain Lin, do we still need him?"

This time Lin An didn't answer; he simply stepped forward and walked straight outside.

Use?

Actually, the zombie researcher's plan is indeed persuasive, but its biggest flaw is something he never mentioned.

The Red Tower Mutant can reach third rank in an extremely short time, appearing as the ideal "weapon" against the apocalypse.

But.

Lin An recalled his battle with the Red Tower Mutant; these third-rank mutants possess pitifully little spiritual energy, as if their bodies were forcibly catalyzed, trading survival time for power.

This means the Red Tower Mutant's strength ceiling is third rank, yet third rank is insufficient to face this apocalypse!

Compared to humans with infinite potential, the short-lived mighty "new humanity" is like drinking poison to quench thirst—squandering true hope!

The most crucial point is Lin An's discovery in the Sunwalker Cave.

(Delicious...)

Likewise, after receiving massive solar radiation mutation, the Sunwalkers exhibited the trait of devouring zombies; that human-headed centipede is the best proof.

Combining Lin An's past-life memories, the Red Tower Calamity never broke out on a large scale, so he easily reached a conclusion.

Over time, the Red Tower Zombies may very well undergo "self-cannibalism" internally, causing them to vanish entirely in a short period.

Otherwise, there would be no reason to explain why the Red Tower Calamity never appeared in his past life.

Walking out the door, Lin An indifferently gazed at the researcher whose brow was pressed by the Shadowblade.

He casually retrieved the transparent longsword and stepped straight toward the researcher.

Instinctively looking up, the researcher's eyes revealed anticipation:

"Have you decided?"

"As long as we join forces..."

"Heh!"

A sword flash—Lin An severed the researcher's head in one strike; as violent spiritual energy surged out, the researcher's body was instantly destroyed.

Unbelievable, shocking!

The skull rolled with a gurgling sound; the zombie researcher stared wide-eyed in horror:

"Why!?"

"You disagree with my plan!? We could save humanity!"

Incredulous, he couldn't believe his plan had any flaw. He couldn't believe Lin An would feel nothing. He could tell Lin An was no indecisive type; once he acted, he was utterly ruthless.

The biggest problem with the whole plan is merely replacing new humans with old ones; he doesn't believe Lin An, already half a monster, would reject this.

Just from the little girl beside Lin An, one can see this guy doesn't care whether his companions are human.

Stepping on the researcher's head with one foot, Lin An coldly replied:

"Summon back all mutants and Red Tower Zombies."

Amidst the shock, the researcher first froze, then turned furious and frantically questioned the past:

Why are you doing this!? Don't you believe my plan!?

Foolish! Pedantic!

We can negotiate! You're unwilling to sacrifice your family and friends?! We can keep them unchanged, let them live separately!

His thoughts were in turmoil, words of shock, anger, and pleading spilling from his mouth.

He didn't want to die. Especially as someone who claimed to be humanity's savior, how could he allow himself to die so grudgingly!?

If the plan succeeds, he will be the god of the new world! The creator of the new world! The greatest existence in human civilization's history!

Seeing some deranged researchers, Lin An couldn't be bothered to waste words.

Three seconds—if the Red Tower zombies don't regroup, I'll kill you outright.

Now, you at least still have a head.

His aura erupted, like ten thousand needles pressing against his skull.

Feeling Lin An's unhidden killing intent, the zombie researcher could only glare at him with venomous eyes.

You'll... regret it!

The Soviet Red Tower operation commands the frontline.

Taylor! Someone in the battle zone channel has already spotted a Red Tower mutant!

Those monsters are spreading too fast—at least four safe zones have been attacked! The news won't stay hidden for long!

His face darkened.

Seeing many people panicking and sending messages in the battle zone channel, he felt utterly overwhelmed.

Lord Reyn, they've gone in!

I believe they will surely succeed!

Watching the distant red line constantly expand, everyone felt each minute and second drag on like an eternity.

But... the nuclear bomb was detonated prematurely...

I don't know if Lord Reyn and Lin An ran into some problem, but they failed to detonate the nuclear bomb as planned.

Worried and anxious.

The military high command gave a wry smile as they looked at the map.

Although they didn't send anyone out, and no one could follow Reyn and his team, they still observed those four mushroom clouds.

To be frank, although they considered Reyn their last hope, everyone knew how terrifyingly difficult this mission was.

Hope—really was just that slim hope.

They could only bet on Reyn and Lin An being fast enough to find the problem before the mutants surrounded them.

If they failed, all they could do was risk their lives to hold back the zombie tide, preventing the Red Tower zombies from spreading to more areas.

It will succeed! It definitely will succeed!

Clenching his right fist, the military commander looked at everyone as if to cheer them on:

I believe...

He hadn't finished speaking.

In an instant, cries of shock and excitement suddenly rang out from the very front of the lines:

The Red Tower zombies are retreating! These monsters are falling back!

Huh!?

Pairs of eyes widened in shock, staring at each other excitedly.

A surge of extreme joy spread across everyone's faces:

Lord Reyn... succeeded!!?