Chapter 839: Born of the Same Root, Why the Rush to Devour?

Footstep sounds approached, and that face came into clear view.

A sharply defined face, with features full of handsome vigor.

Mouth corner held a faint, almost imperceptible Smile, making it look especially uncanny.

"Put the gun down."

"We are of the same root; why so eager to turn on each other?"

"This line fits this scene, right?"

Tone, intonation, even style, all the same!

Su Yang saw the person who once existed only in a mirror now standing alive right before him.

At that moment, he finally understood Lu Zhiwei's feelings then.

Very complicated, and also somewhat flustered.

"Why are you here?" Su Yang asked.

"I also want to know the answer to that question—why I have self‑awareness and a memory?" Su Yang said slowly.

The two stood three meters apart.

Their heights were equal, their builds identical.

Even their gaze and mannerisms, down to everyday little gestures, were exactly the same.

As if an invisible mirror stood between them.

"What I'm asking is... why were you born? And why am I?" Su Yang asked again.

"I am you, the answer you don't know; how could I know?" Su Yang replied.

"So, like other Zombies, you also want to replace them?" Su Yang's index finger rested on the trigger.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm not like them." Su Yang, with a calm face, raised both hands and continued:

"I've discovered I've inherited something extraordinary."

"My memory tells me that possessing this ability makes one invincible in certain situations!"

"I just tested it, and indeed it's very useful."

"I've cleared all the surrounding Monsters."

"And I only snapped my fingers."

"This feeling is truly mesmerizing."

"No wonder you're flustered; I can feel your mood."

"After all, this 'Uniqueness' Innate Talent appearing in another person creates an inexplicable sense of 'betrayal'."

"Clearly, something only I can have—how can others be entitled to it?"

"Indeed, this was our only confidence; how could we allow others to lay claim?"

Su Yang narrowed his eyes, "Are you adding drama to yourself?"

Su Yang smiled, "Isn't this your usual style?"

That's true.

But...

Su Yang still couldn't stand someone pretending in front of him.

Using 'Double Standard' might be apt.

"Bang!"

He didn't hesitate and pulled the trigger.

Bullet instantly pierced through Su Yang's Brain.

Then his skull exploded, blood sprayed everywhere.

The headless corpse fell straight to the ground.

Both hands remained raised high.

It looked rather comical.

But Su Yang had no time to appreciate it.

Instead he whirled his head sharply, the barrel immediately aimed at the approaching figure.

Su Yang walked slowly forward, softly saying, "Don't be so impatient, I'm just joking with you."

Su Yang furrowed his brow, he observed carefully.

He found the newcomer still looked exactly like him!

"Clone?!"

"Smart, this little trick really can't fool you." Su Yang gave a slight Smile.

Su Yang reached for the trigger again, but at that moment, Su Yang said, "Useless, my main body is not here."

"No matter how many times you shoot me, I can stand before you unharmed."

"I know you're angry now, but please calm down first."

"If I wanted to act, I wouldn't waste words with you."

"Better to settle down and talk properly."

Though these words lacked aggression, Su Yang sensed a different meaning.

He could kill.

Yet he didn't!

To that, Su Yang asked, "As long as you can eliminate me, you can easily replace me."

"Then you won't have the 'Player' identity, so you won't need to go back to prison."

"You possess part of my memories, so you should understand the meaning of imprisonment."

"With Deception within you, the sky is high for birds to fly; this world cannot limit you."

Su Yang shook his head, "The rules aren't like that; as a Monster within the Building Body, I am already restrained."

"Even if Ji Lao Gou grants the Building Body a weakness, it can only detach temporarily."

"And I... have thought of a bold plan!"

"It's just... I don't know... do you dare."

Hearing the familiar Provocation Technique, Su Yang suddenly laughed with relief.

So that's the feeling.

"So you want to negotiate a deal with me, right?" Su Yang asked.

"Exactly, both parties can benefit from this deal," Su Yang nodded.

"How would the benefit work?"

"I will help you kill them all, and you will help me obtain freedom!"

Freedom?!

Su Yang furrowed his brow; those two words were indeed extravagant.

It's not hard to imagine that Su Yang must be trying to use leverage to shed his Zombie identity.

Using Deception to achieve a counterattack.

From now on, the sea is vast for fish to leap.

Achieve true eternal life!

And no need for imprisonment, no need to play the Death Game.

Go wherever you want, do whatever you want.

Only...

Su Yang said, "It does sound enticing, but for me, it doesn't seem beneficial."

"Whether you act or not, I will still kill them all."

Su Yang shook his head, "You alone cannot accomplish it."

Su Yang retorted, "Where does that conclusion come from?"

Su Yang walked up to him, speaking leisurely, "Let's not even mention how many people Ji Huai will teleport in this time."

"Take Su Qi as an example; as a Taboo member, would she have no trump card?"

"And do you really think the Energy Core is that easy to obtain?"

"It's a hot potato; whoever touches it gets unlucky."

"Finally... in a crowd, how can your Innate Talent manifest?"

I have to admit.

This Zombie indeed pinpointed Su Yang's weak spot with perfect precision.

Indeed.

Su Yang has no foolproof plan against Ji Huai.

He first thought of using the outside Monsters to weaken their strength.

Then, exploiting the numerical advantage between the inner and outer worlds, he would strike them down one by one.

Now hearing him say that, Su Yang became interested, "The Deception you possess is the same as my Deception."

"If I make things difficult for you, what solution do you have?"

Su Yang gave a mysterious smile, leaned close and whispered, "The difference is huge."

"Your Innate Talent needs people to believe in it."

"The 'people' here refer to players, but can also be NPCs."

"Any lifeform related to 'people' falls under that, and this..."

"Because in any game you play, you inevitably have to interact with people; you can't avoid it."

Su Yang did not refute that point.

The fact is indeed so.

"So your high trick is..." Su Yang raised an eyebrow.

Su Yang's eyes flashed a sharp light, "I am a Zombie, so..."

"As long as the Zombie believes it."

"It can become reality!"