Chapter 225

The people in front of the monitoring console froze at the sound, then their hearts tightened, and they gave a bitter laugh.

Yeah, what are we and the others happy about?

Even if this monster is chopped into pieces scattered on the ground, it can still revive.

Liquid nitrogen can only be said to be their last hope.

Among the crowd, Deng Xiang's gaze was somewhat lost.

Yes, the strength displayed by this group of outsiders exceeded his imagination.

A man who can transform into a black bear can actually confront the monster head-on.

Upon seeing Awakened Ones other than himself for the first time, he was quite surprised.

Although the chat channel said Awakened Ones are powerful, he himself is an Awakened One.

Although he is non-combat type, he had always thought that the only difference between him and other Awakened Ones was a damage skill.

Therefore, he didn't think combat-type Awakened Ones could be that formidable.

But after witnessing the black bear's strength, his contempt for combat-type Awakened Ones vanished instantly.

With such lethality and defense, a single-person assault could wipe out an entire armored company without problem.

No wonder all the major Military Regions are eagerly recruiting Awakened Ones.

I just don't know whether Awakened Ones outside are all this strong.

Too bad, it's still not enough.

Deng Xiang's hope is that this group of outsiders has some special means.

Perhaps relying on some supernatural skill could solve the monster.

Relying solely on this pure strength is useless.

Even if the lethality is strong, can it match thermite incendiary bombs or laser weapons?

It seems we must tell them to lure the monster to the liquid nitrogen.

But will they agree?

When the liquid nitrogen is sprayed, it's very likely to freeze them to death as well.

This is why he has hesitated and remained silent.

Behind him, several newly hired young researchers hurriedly packed their bags:

"Deng Xiang, hurry up and let Zhang Hai initiate the self-destruct procedure."

"I don't even know what you're mothering about!"

"You're all planning to rebel, you wouldn't still hope these people can solve the monster, would you?"

"Even if you're counting on liquid nitrogen, but you haven't told them yet—how long are you going to wait?!"

"Moreover, what's the difference between these outsiders and idiots?"

"They've been fighting until now and still haven't noticed the monster's problem!"

The young man who took off his lab coat was named Yao Mingyuan, and he pointed at the monitor with an impatient expression.

On the screen, the Indestructible Shura was rapidly regenerating its body.

The damage the black bear could inflict was also decreasing.

The two monsters were tangled together, and Lin An and the three others in the corner looked as if they'd been frightened stupid.

"Look at them!"

"Even now they haven't realized that the monster gets harder to fight the more they strike!"

"What else is this if not idiocy?!"

"Anyone with a bit of brains should have realized this after the first clash and definitely avoided fighting the monster!"

"Just give up that idea—how could they possibly have any special means?"

"In another one or two minutes, the monster's strength will be further boosted by this bunch of idiots!"

Yao Mingyuan carried a half-person-tall backpack filled with carefully selected supplies.

Although Deng Xiang led the defiance, he had also thought things through clearly during this time.

Deng Xiang is just a momentary burst of ruthlessness, but actually he's indecisive.

If it were him, he would have long threatened Zhang Hai to start the self-destruct and then fled quickly.

This Deng Xiang, upon seeing outsiders arrive, still naively held onto hope.

Such a foolish idea, even a trace of it, should not be allowed!

Deng Xiang turned his head to look at Yao Mingyuan's bundles behind him and the boxed strips at his waist, his face suddenly turning cold:

"When it's time to leave, I'll naturally go—what's that at your waist?"

Yao Mingyuan's eyes flashed with contempt, then he instantly drew an electromagnetic handgun and aimed it at Deng Xiang:

"It's none of your business what I'm holding."

"I can see you're just a good-for-nothing."

"You wouldn't think that after these outsiders deal with the monster, you'll still have a good ending, would you?"

"You've defied orders already! Even if the monster matter is settled, what about the aftermath?!"

"You wouldn't think Zhang Hai will let bygones be bygones, would you?"

He snorted coldly, glanced sideways at Zhang Hai bound on the ground.

"Old man, go start the self-destruct procedure now."

"Think it through—we might not necessarily take the monster with us when we flee."

"But without nuclear weapons, this monster definitely won't die—big trouble will ensue!"

Yao Mingyuan has been at the Research Institute for less than a year; as the lowest-level researcher, he inherently has no attachment to this place.

In the past, Zhang Hai, as the supreme leader, hardly had any interaction with him.

If one said Deng Xiang only thought of 'betrayal' when cornered, then he had already harbored this idea for a long time.

Zhang Hai lay on the ground, silent and speechless, his eyes full of sorrow.

Deng Xiang stared fixedly at the electromagnetic gun in Yao Mingyuan's hand, daring not to act rashly.

Non-combat Awakened Ones would surely die from a single electromagnetic bullet.

He probably also guessed what was at Yao Mingyuan's waist.

That is the most important experimental weapon in the institute!

He had originally planned to bring it himself when escaping, but didn't expect this guy to beat him to it.

Taking a deep breath, he pointed with his back turned to the screen behind him.

"Wait a few more minutes! I'll go tell these outsiders to lure the monster to the liquid nitrogen; maybe there's still hope!"

"The monster's location is still two doors away from us; even if they die, we can still make it..."

"Damn you!"

Yao Mingyuan snorted, the gun barrel shifting slightly:

"What use is liquid nitrogen? That monster just can't be killed."

"I'll tell you straight: we already figured it out back there."

"After we get out of here, everyone goes their own way. Don't even think about being our big brother."

"With your brains, you'll get us killed sooner or later."

"Start the self-destruct now! We don't have time to waste on you."

The crowd suddenly gathered behind Yao Mingyuan, staring intently at Deng Xiang, who stood beside only Fang Yan and the pregnant woman.

"Yeah, Deng Xiang. Actually there's really no need to wait any longer..."

Deng Xiang's face turned ashen, his fists clenched tightly.

He had thought everyone else had no other ideas, but his leading the defiance was already seen as a desperate act.

But he hadn't expected that nobody was that simple.

While he threatened Zhang Hai with his gun, those hiding in the rear had actually already made plans in private.

"Notify the outsiders to lure the monster to the liquid nitrogen! Take another look!"

On the ground, the ever-silent Zhang Hai suddenly spoke up, staring fixedly at everyone present.

"Otherwise, I'll directly activate the seal-death order!"

"With all passages closed, none of you can escape!"

The crowd all turned to look at Zhang Hai on the ground, their expressions terrified.

"How could the Research Institute possibly have a seal-death order!?"

"We're not an A-level test facility!"

Yao Mingyuan's gun barrel pointed at Zhang Hai, his heart jolted:

"You bastard, don't think you can fool me! If you dare to activate the seal, I'll shoot you dead!"

Zhang Hai wore a blank expression, lifting his head to look at the crowd.

"Since last September, the institute has been researching the A-level project."

"You don't really think that when the self-destruct procedure is activated, there won't be any supporting measures, do you?"

"After the personnel have fled and leaked everything, what's the point of self-destructing?!"

"Shoot me dead?"

"The self-destruct procedure requires me to manually input the command, but the seal procedure..."

"As long as I die, it will take effect immediately!"

"After the seal lasts 12 hours, if no high-level order comes to lift it, the system memory will automatically trigger the self-destruct procedure!"

Having said that, he closed his mouth, said no more, and only looked at Deng Xiang out of the corner of his eye, full of disappointment.

Zhang Hai is not afraid of death.

From the start, Deng Xiang's threat to him was merely a threat to kill her beforehand, preventing him from initiating the self-destruct.

But in fact, it couldn't threaten him at all.

Once he dies, the test facility will immediately seal, and the nuclear bomb will detonate in 12 hours.

So.

It's hard to say what he's really thinking.

He both hopes everyone can understand and willingly sacrifice themselves.

And he can understand the reluctance of Deng Xiang and the others.

But.

Does he really intend to drag everyone into sacrifice together?

Or let everyone who wants to live go, while he and the monster perish together?

He thought for a long time but couldn't make up his mind.

He could only try to persuade.

Human hearts are complex; often the clash between ideals and reality leaves people torn.

Therefore, from the moment Deng Xiang drew his gun, he had already decided on the outcome.

"If they are willing to die with me, then we will die together."

"If they are unwilling to die like that, I will let them go."

"But you want to kill me."

Then let the monsters kill you, and then together be annihilated in the nuclear explosion.