Chapter 869: Why Can Others Claim What I Can

When those words were spoken, Su Qi's brow visibly furrowed.

But she did not refute.

She also did not nod in acknowledgment.

She merely exhaled lightly.

White Mist tinged the helmet's visor.

It barely cleared when she inhaled.

Through the visor, Su Yang saw the strikingly heroic, handsome face.

Su Qi was beautiful.

But not the kind of beauty the general public recognizes.

Her beauty stemmed from the latent admiration for strength hidden deep in everyone's soul.

It also came from her upright nose bridge and distinct angularity.

Setting aside her figure, she also sported a sleek short haircut.

Perhaps it easily leads people to think she is a man.

Su Yang paused, then continued: "Secondly… you come from Taboo, yet you developed malice during our interaction!"

"Yue Zhao's reaction precisely confirms this."

"He thought you were here to help, but unexpectedly turned violent and harmed others."

"Your dealings with Ji Huai also reveal a bit."

"Earlier you were partners, but later you went separate ways."

"Perhaps your initial purpose truly was to keep me safe."

"Yet greed moves hearts; you ultimately could not resist the temptation!"

Lu Zhiwei stood beside them, completely stunned.

She was so surprised she couldn't utter a word.

Only at this moment did she finally understand why the participants in this Death Game behaved so oddly.

She also finally grasped why Yue Zhao appeared.

It turned out that everything was a scheme set around Su Yang.

In short…

The other players are merely background, essentially two opposing camps.

Anyone who influences, or could influence, their interests must die!

Including her.

That's also why Su Qi looks down on her.

She would unhesitatingly develop hostility.

"So… that's it!"

In response, Su Qi slightly lifted her chin and said, "I have been a Taboo member from start to finish."

"You're right; my Task indeed is to protect you."

"During the process I truly did develop malice."

"Others vie for it; why can't I?"

"But you only guessed half; can you truly fathom an adult's mind?"

Su Yang chuckled at the words, then said slowly, "When truth and falsehood blend, it's hardest to discern."

"I told you, such a massive Hidden Achievement… handed over to me so willingly?"

"If it were someone else, they could spot the clue, but this is a Sun Plot."

"When others face this situation, even with immense power, they must have two pieces of flesh gnawed away by you and Yue Zhao."

"But, Qi Jie, the era has changed."

"The Old Era has its rules; the New Era has its own ways."

"Your method is outdated; if you quit now, I could, out of respect for Yao Ri sister's old lady's face, let you off."

Su Qi sneered, "Just with who you are now?"

Su Yang nodded, "Just with me."

Su Qi grabbed the Shovel, and coldly said, "You clearly have immense power, yet why waste time and words with me here?"

"You need only a brief sentence to put me to death."

"Taboo members cannot resurrect; I lack Yue Zhao's strong Innate Talent!"

Su Yang saw her advance step by step, his deep eyes rippling.

He caught the keyword.

Cannot resurrect!

That means Su Qi stakes everything in each Death Game.

She absolutely allows no margin of error.

Considering her identity, it's reasonable.

After all, she must be strong enough to earn Yao Ri's appreciation.

That also implies…

When she knows Su Yang's Hole Cards yet remains unabashedly confident

there must be a backup move!

"I'm curious, if you give your all and still die in battle, what treatment will you receive?" Su Yang asked.

"Given your status, is it hard to guess?" Su Qi stepped closer.

"You say my status is noble, then why do you dare to entertain such absurd thoughts?" Su Yang retorted.

"Evil men have their own punishers; if I succeed, I will later pay the due price," Su Qi said.

Comparing yourself to a villain?

That's interesting.

Su Yang, unhurriedly stepping forward, said, "Since I emerged from that door, you have been behaving extremely abnormal."

"You say I'm wasting time with you, yet you didn't choose to kill me outright."

"Then aren't you the same as well?"

"Since you've already seen through my scheme, why not act directly?"

Su Qi's steps halted, a vague meaning flashing in her eyes, "I am waiting for the real Su Yang!"

Hm?

Lu Zhiwei was instantly stunned by the words.

What does that mean?

Could it be that the one standing before her now is a Zombie?

Upon saying that, Su Yang smiled, "Like you, I am also waiting for a shift in status."

"The death aura on me hasn't faded, so I cannot fully receive the second gift."

"I believe you have guessed that the reason my Replica didn't act against you is because it feared touching something it shouldn't."

"Humans turn into Zombies in an instant, but a Zombie becoming human requires some time."

"I am waiting, and you are waiting as well."

A look of surprise flashed in Su Qi's eyes.

She hadn't expected Su Yang could discern this deeper meaning.

"You are excellent, at least more so than many Old Era Players."

Facing the compliment, Su Yang slightly lifted his eyelids, "You are also strong, but fate has toyed with you, leaving you only to stand opposite me."

The two locked eyes, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

A breeze brushed by, and the last trace of death aura on Su Yang vanished.

That means...

He has already transformed from a Zombie back into a human.

In an instant, Su Yang said, "Grant player Su Qi, death!"

However, before the sentence could finish, a radiant light immediately blossomed in Su Qi's eyes.

At that moment, something in Su Yang's heart seemed to be stripped away.

To the point that the final two words...

were left unsaid.

"Manipulating human hearts?" Su Yang suddenly understood.

No!

Not just human hearts!

Any living being falls within her sphere of influence.

So this is her greatest reliance!

"All creatures have instincts, whether conscious or not, that's how it is," Su Qi said.

"Another coincidence, your Innate Talent precisely counters me," Su Yang said.

"Since you know, why not surrender!"

Su Qi lunged forward violently!

The speed was extreme, difficult for the naked eye to track.

Su Yang, having anticipated it, immediately lifted a Shovel to meet the enemy.

"Clang!"

The mingling of metal rang out, sparks scattering in all directions.

Accompanied by a muffled hum, Su Yang immediately stepped back several paces.

He lowered his gaze at his wrist, trembling from the massive impact, and suddenly grasped it tightly.

"My Innate Talent lasts only ten minutes."

"Though the time is short, but..."

"Enough to kill you!"

Su Qi raised a Finger.

Blind Dog and Forest Giant moved in unison.

They surged toward Su Yang.

Two giants.

Two Blind Dogs.

They surrounded him from all directions.

Facing the encirclement, Su Yang, unhurriedly, drew a Shock Bomb from his Waist.

"Click!"

Su Yang's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he pulled out a Pull Ring.

Then he lightly tossed it into the sky.

"Don't say ten minutes."

"Just an hour..."

"I'll accompany you to the end!"