Chapter 917: Die Unwilling to Close Eyes

After a brief pause, Lin An gave Yuan Feng, whose thoughts were tangled like a knot, a half‑smiling glance.

As for Yuan Feng, he actually felt a certain appreciation for him.

His methods were ruthless, his mind fairly sharp, and the key was knowing when to advance or retreat.

With a contract in place yet no mention of spatial equipment, it showed he had a clear enough grasp of the current situation.

Lin An's eyes flickered as he recalled his earlier plan to take Yingshan Safe Zone and the special of Heiyu; after a brief thought, he spoke calmly:

"Then follow me."

After everything is settled, it might not be impossible to let this guy help manage Yingshan for me.

After all, he was originally the manager of Yingshan and looks like talent.

Finally, as Yuan Feng let out a breath but still felt somewhat bitter, Lin An added another line:

"I'll give you the spatial equipment I promised."

Whether due to contract limits or his usual conduct, he wouldn't go back on a piece of equipment.

Although the contract didn't specify when to give it, after a quick glance at what was inside the ring, Lin An noticed that among the gear dropped by the silver‑haired man's death, that belt was the spatial equipment.

Although it looks rather junky, it can hold only a few items.

But it should be enough for Yuan Feng to use.

Hearing this, the youth following behind Lin An stared blankly at his back.

Before rushing out, he had actually thought about it for a long time.

His strength had plummeted, leaving him no qualification to bargain.

If he were still Third Rank, using a clone to trade with Lin An from a distance would be no problem, and he'd still have a bit of confidence.

But upon realizing that the ones hunting Lin An were Third Rank Senior Mutants, he completely dismissed that idea.

Even monsters of that level were killed in the shadows by Lin An—what am I, anyway...

Would Lin An still be willing to give me equipment?

For a moment, an inexplicable feeling rose in his heart.

Watching Lin An stride into the black mist, he hurriedly caught up.

Behind them, within the pulled‑up cordon, large numbers of humans and police stared in shock as the two suddenly vanished into thin air.

A hastily summoned helicopter hovered above the wreckage, and the radio host in charge of the live broadcast couldn't help rubbing his eyes.

"Gone... gone?!"

Under the flashing red‑blue alarm lights, everything seemed somewhat absurd.

Straining to run, he was like a stooped old man.

Chen Yangtian, who had fled toward the origin region a dozen seconds earlier, was covered in white ice shards, occasionally glancing back with eyes full of fear.

He could no longer fly.

Although the Spiritual Anomalies primarily attacked the silver‑haired man, with his strength he could not withstand those fierce ghosts burrowing in and out of his body.

Fortunately he had entered with his main body; otherwise he seriously doubted he'd survive the first wave of attacks.

His spiritual energy was nearly exhausted, and his vitality had been halved.

Especially this occupied body, which he had already used to the point of near scrapping.

At this point, it was as if he were driving a half‑corpse; he could only squeeze out his last strength to flee Heiyu as hard as he could.

Trash! Idiot! Self‑important scum!

He cursed while fleeing.

Chen Yangtian couldn't repress his grief and vengeful hatred; if time could turn back, he'd love to slash the silver‑haired man to death with one blow.

He kept saying he wouldn't underestimate Lin An, yet he ended up being the one killed in the shadows!

How could the higher-ups dispatch such a fool to work with me!

A clean encirclement, a hundred‑percent‑successful eradication plan, was utterly ruined by that idiot silver‑haired man!

If it weren't for his desire to hoard the reward, even one more Third Rank Intermediate might have been enough to kill Lin An!

Recalling that scene, he felt a chill all over, both shocked and angry.

Panting heavily, his eyes were bloodshot.

His split scalp could no longer heal, making him look like a crudely stitched monster.

He must escape, get out, and bring the news back behind the gate.

Although in his awareness there were still two Third Rank Intermediates outside, the eradication plan hadn't completely failed.

But obviously, those two Third Rank Intermediates were now useless.

Lin An's strength was one tier higher than they had estimated, meaning the people sent out would at least need to be senior to suppress him.

Even...

Chen Yangtian felt a surge of absurdity in his heart.

Every time it's like this; every time Lin An's performance shatters his expectations.

He now understands why the higher beings behind the gate said that line.

That's right...

No matter how much you value such a Perfect Being, it's never excessive.

A Perfect Being is not only strong in power; other means are not lacking either, even luck!

To be honest, he still can't figure out how Lin An managed to ambush them with so many Spiritual Anomalies in such a short time.

It's like a possibility within the impossible, completely beyond his expectations.

Whether in time or ability, logically Lin An couldn't have done it.

Could it be that some other existence is secretly striking from behind!?

Unable to think of any other possibility, Chen Yangtian ran desperately while firmly resolving in his heart.

This operation ended in complete failure!

But I must bring the news back!

Fourth Level—we must have a Fourth Level take action! At the very least, we need a Third‑Level peak, ten or more experts to act! And there absolutely cannot be an idiot like that silver‑haired man, greedy for credit!

Lin An's power is rising too quickly; if we keep dragging this out and another such incident happens, he can't even dare to imagine what the outcome would be.

In the worst‑case scenario, if Lin An can still strengthen at his current speed, then not just two years—maybe even one year—he could possibly break through to the Fourth Level!?

By then, their entire world‑wide plan will face severe obstruction.

Lin An, relying on the invincible battle power of a perfect being of his rank, who could possibly stop him then!?

Although not too many can emerge from behind the gate, mobilizing mutants is just as easy!

The only worry is whether I can make it out alive from Heiyu.

His strength has plummeted, and he can also imagine that once Lin An deals with the silver‑haired man, he'll likely turn around and hunt him down.

In a life‑and‑death race, he only hopes that idiot silver‑haired man, at the critical moment, can seriously injure Lin An, buying him some time!

Just as Chen Yangtian was lost in thought, in his vague perception he suddenly discovered that at the border of the origin region, a zombie and human aura were mingled together.

That was...

Taking a closer look, he was shocked to see a little girl straining to hold a crystal skull, crouched on the ground.

The girl Lin An had brought before!!

She isn't dead!!

In that instant, he seemed to suddenly realize something, and licked his lips.

Not dead... could it be feigned death!? The intel mentioned that Faction: Long An has the ability to control Corpse Hordes; combined with the zombie beside the girl, could it be her!!

In just 0.5 seconds, Chen Yangtian felt there was no way out, and a flash of wild joy crossed his eyes.

That's it! Lin An brought this girl in; he simply couldn't fight, so he deliberately pretended she was dead and left her here.

Something that lets Lin An keep carrying her, and also has this special ability, must be quite important to that kid.

If Lin An catches up...

His chance of survival might lie with this girl.

Without hesitation, Chen Yangtian desperately concealed his aura and rushed toward Mo Ling.

Grab her! Even if Lin An catches up, I still have hope to escape back!

The distance was short; within just a few seconds, Chen Yangtian, crawling on the ground like a snake, was about to lose restraint and strike directly when he suddenly felt uneasy.

"What are you trying to do lying on the ground?"

Only see beside the zombie, Mo Ling suddenly staggered to her feet, right hand clutching the dim crystal skull, a flash of mockery in her eyes.

Although the opponent looked miserable, she recognized this person.

That was the group hunting Lin An.

She shook her little head, and with Mo Ling's intellect, she quickly realized that Lin An had probably dealt with that group.

She can detect me!!

His whole body jolted; Chen Yangtian saw himself exposed, and despite his unease, he had no choice but to erupt forcefully.

Gathering his last bit of spiritual energy, he slammed his right hand hard toward her frail body, hoping to pierce through with one strike.

As long as I don't kill her, I can completely threaten Lin An!!

In that instant, the distance between them rapidly closed.

In his imagination, the girl's panicked expression did not appear.

Only see Mo Ling tilting her head, expressionless, extending her delicate palm, which suddenly clenched.

Second Level Undead Body talent, Undead Strike!!

Within a hundred meters, the sky suddenly darkened, and a large amount of deathly energy appeared out of nowhere.

In that instant, hideous, deathly pale giant faces instantly unfurled behind her, shrieking as they rushed toward Chen Yangtian.

His pupils reflected a "familiar" white shadow.

Clenching his fist, he lunged toward mid‑air Chen Yangtian, his face flashing with disbelief.

Why... another ghost!!!?

"Boom!!"

The violent impact, blows as fierce as the previous ghostly apparitions, struck his shattered body, tossing him high like a sack.

Bone‑chilling cold, despair.

In mid‑air, his chest caved in, feeling the last trace of life force ebbing away, Chen Yangtian gave a bitter laugh, thinking this world is utterly absurd.

Damn you, thieving heaven!!

"Plop"

The corpse fell to the ground, one after another wailing ghostly shadows circling above.

Frozen stiff skull, dying with eyes unclosed.