[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-three-towers-game":3,"chapter-the-three-towers-game-the-three-towers-game-chapter-216":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Three Towers Game",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2294353,4488,"Chapter 216: The Ultimate Kick","the-three-towers-game-chapter-216",216,"\u003Cp>(Ten thousand characters, consider this a make-up for yesterday.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thousand meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three words were like code that had modified space-time; Wen Xishu only felt his body begin to retreat at an even faster speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within his line of sight, Lei Nuo’s figure instantly became minuscule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also seeing this scene and feeling deep despair was Huo En.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Wen Xishu, it was simply impossible to pass through the layers of Enforcers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention there were Nikola and Antoine, whose strength was far above that of the Enforcers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu’s figure came to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance of one thousand meters had directly removed Wen Xishu from the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had now been forcibly relocated to the functional zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, this distance did not affect the connection between Wen Xishu and the controller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visual sharing between Wen Xishu and Huo En was still active.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En controlled Wen Xishu to launch an Extreme Kick, fully charged, moving with incredible speed and crisscrossing through various functional zone covers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a desperate thing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what method Wen Xishu used to advance, he could never get close to Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter which angle, whether from above or below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few dozen seconds, Huo En tried having Wen Xishu descend from a height, and also tried having him leap directly from a low point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he also tried approaching head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if, with Lei Nuo as the center of a sphere, all space within a radius of one thousand meters... had developed an indestructible wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distance of Separation is a sequence second only to the Realm of No-Self; in a sense, it is also a life-saving sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Realm of No-Self is on a higher level, using spatial displacement to avoid all damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Distance of Separation is slightly inferior, merely isolating the source of damage from oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo currently only saw Wen Xishu, which also made Lei Nuo feel very fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the current level of development of his sequence only allowed him to lock onto one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this person is locked, within the effective range, he can decide the other party's position at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo looked at Wen Xishu with contempt, quite certain that although Wen Xishu was not Huo En, there might still be others here...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this battlefield, there was no longer any Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu could not get close to Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even under the powerful sprint of the Extreme Kick, even with the controller's power enhancement...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu simply could not get close to Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He launched the Extreme Kick, and indeed, there were no obstacles; in an instant, he could feel the explosive starting speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the surrounding scenery just kept shifting forward; in other words, there was no air wall to block him, but rather a rule...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kept him at a distance of one thousand meters from Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were some kind of obstruction, then there would be a possibility of breaking through with brute force. One could attempt to overwhelm it with numerical values.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it is a rule, then there is really no way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu did not know what kind of sequence the opponent possessed, but this sequence definitely ranked high, because it was too practical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also quickly thought of a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must kill Lei Nuo from one thousand meters away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En thought the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu and Huo En actually both thought of another possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Huo En’s mind, he began to recall the details—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine and Nikola arrived at the scene together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nikola was wrapped around Antoine. And subsequently, Lei Nuo arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And although Wen Xishu was one thousand meters outside the battlefield... he himself was not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that Lei Nuo’s ability required locking onto a target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo first made Antoine increase the distance from himself, and thus Antoine appeared as if by teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Lei Nuo shortened the distance between himself and Antoine—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is worth mentioning that shortening the distance was not making Antoine return to Lei Nuo’s side, but making Lei Nuo go to Antoine’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In short, it is almost certain that Lei Nuo’s ability is to change distance... and it requires locking onto a target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I have a way to make myself the target that gets locked onto?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that way, Wen Xishu could instantly cut in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Wen Xishu thought of was to use the Killer Soccer Ball to continuously attack from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the opponent moves must be a living person, not space. So, using the Killer Soccer Ball to harass from a distance would suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would pin down the three of them and then slowly find another way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Huo En thought of was to use himself as bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the movements in Huo En’s hands did not stop; he also tried to see if he could use a full-power super shot to directly resolve the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo stood with his hands behind his back; he certainly knew that this mysterious Easterner would not give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ability to determine the distance between the two sides gave Lei Nuo enough sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will not touch me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine and Nikola were like two great guardians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nikola was wrapped around Antoine, as if he had become a weapon for Antoine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine’s body, under Nikola’s wrapping, could undergo multiple changes; Nikola’s body could change form at will, like liquid, and he hung wrapped around Antoine’s powerful physique like a cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, guided by Antoine’s muscles, Nikola’s body began to present a spiral shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like external musculature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the distance being too far, Wen Xishu did not see the details, but he could still vaguely see that the two seemed to have fused into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Lei Nuo, but the other two Enforcers were also not to be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the arrow was on the string; these three were blocking the only path to the administrative level, and Wen Xishu had to eliminate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After charging up for a moment, Huo En also drove Wen Xishu to unleash his strongest Extreme Kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of this kick was even greater than before. Previously, Wen Xishu always acted according to circumstances and barely charged up; in various battles, the requirement was always for shot speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for this kick, Wen Xishu charged for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Killer Soccer Ball was kicked until it deformed, twisted like a rugby ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon-like Killer Soccer Ball first flew into the air under the immense force, like a dragon emerging from the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, like a vulture hunting, it descended rapidly under powerful rotation, attacking directly toward Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across one thousand meters, there was actually still an attack method?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo subconsciously felt the power of this ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did not retreat a single step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this is your strongest method, then I really feel bored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine leaped up, extending one hand to catch the Killer Soccer Ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Nikola on Antoine’s body was also constantly changing and shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nikola had already moved from Antoine’s entire body to Antoine’s right hand that was catching the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Nikola’s fusion, Antoine’s right hand was filled with spiral meridians and muscles, like a super arm that was overly developed, causing the body to be uncoordinated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, every part of him was filled with explosive muscular power, but under Nikola’s fusion, other parts seemed plain, only that right hand was overly developed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he had only worked out his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This right hand, powerful to the point of being terrifying, caught the Killer Soccer Ball with extreme ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense spin caused the air around the Killer Soccer Ball to appear sharp enough to cut metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also caused Antoine to have to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Killer Soccer Ball slipped from his hand, and like a living thing, it moved away from Antoine, retreating dozens of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, under a mental summons from Wen Xishu, it instantly turned into a beam of light and returned to Wen Xishu’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this time, Wen Xishu did not immediately initiate a second shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Antoine did not catch the Killer Soccer Ball, his fusion with Nikola and the terrifying power he displayed shocked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a strike that could pierce the tentacles of the Abyss Sea Giant Beast, yet it was caught by the opponent with bare hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of speed or power, this should have been a killing move like a sniper, precisely taking the opponent out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Antoine was able to react calmly and perfectly, using violence to suppress violence, and using even greater power to forcibly catch this ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not his first time controlling Wen Xishu; he knew very well that the previous strike was indeed Wen Xishu’s strongest method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the combat power displayed by the two sides was no longer on the same level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the distance were close enough, perhaps Wen Xishu could pierce Antoine’s defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, the distance was no longer under their own control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, time is not on their side; more and more Enforcers are appearing. The Enforcers inside the sphere, while powerful, do not possess long-range weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Enforcers outside the sphere will eventually arrive as well. Although these Enforcers are weak overall, they can use firearms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all of this fire support arrives—everything will be lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind raising the blue sun, even leaving alive is a pipe dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu is also thinking about what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the terror of the high-level once again. In a sense, the Ark is just a scaled-down version of a bunker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Ark, there are also many legendary figures. Besides the Captain, Horn, Sirius, Yin Junchi, there are also people like Lei Nuo and Antoine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were able to survive in the post-apocalyptic era; which one of them is simple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people just made the wrong choice; they chose the Ark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were in the bunker—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they would all be legends. Even if they couldn't compare to Albert, they would definitely be enough to leave behind names worthy of respect in bunker history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his strongest means were neutralized with a wave of the hand, the only thing he can do next is to achieve a personal breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu thought of the Ghost Bridegroom form again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he is very afraid; can that form, which has no rules and kills at will, really be controlled by a controller?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu soon raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost Bridegroom form can be used, but it must be when there are no friendly forces on the entire battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he quickly discarded this plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And next, Wen Xishu immediately thought of the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the distance between me and Horn is too great... I cannot tell him what I am going to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not something Horn can decide. And this requires time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It just depends on whether Horn can understand me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu's body began to move again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he summoned the Murderous Soccer Ball again and placed it in front of him. He himself took a few steps back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these actions were not controlled by Horn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horn also immediately realized... Wen Xishu had actually taken the initiative to disconnect the controller link. Because that visual sharing was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is he doing? According to what he mentioned before... logically, he should need to link the controller to gain extra power, but he has actually given it up at this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cutting off the controller either means Wen Xishu has given up...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or it means Wen Xishu has an even more powerful trump card. Horn did not hesitate at all and decided to trust Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Horn was also wondering what Wen Xishu was going to do at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he needs to cut off the controller, it means this is an ability that cannot be performed in the controller state, or rather, I cannot press it out via the controller...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But regardless, activating this ability must have huge drawbacks, otherwise he wouldn't be using it only now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more powerful the move, the more time it requires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horn immediately said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hugo... it's our turn; we must buy time for Wen Xishu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do we need to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horn said resolutely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Advance, face that group of Enforcers directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo was clearly very afraid, but he still pushed the wheelchair and began to move forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horn also said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps... the foreshadowing of prestige only begins from this moment. Hugo, if the person who raises the sun is not you, if you are also just a part of the foreshadowing, will you feel fear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course he would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo's hands were shaking at this moment, and Horn could feel it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking of his teacher, thinking of the terrifying life where everything was under the Code of Conduct, Hugo still gritted his teeth and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't be afraid. If I am also a part of the foreshadowing, if the one who executes the miracle is someone else... then I will make the same choice as the teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horn nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lei Nuo's line of sight, Wen Xishu suddenly stopped moving. Antoine said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about you teleport me over? Let me finish him off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo did not speak immediately; instead, Nikola, who was embedded in Antoine's body, said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our mission is only to ensure no one passes through here. Next, there will be a steady stream of reinforcements, and the gap between them and us will only grow larger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo thought the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lei Nuo is very cautious. His sequence is terrifying, but his cautious personality, combined with his sequence, is the reason he can be ranked third on the Ark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo does not believe that the person with the Eastern face would suddenly give up. The reaction to giving up would not be standing in place as if gathering power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although with Antoine as the \"goalkeeper,\" Lei Nuo had no fear of the opponent at all. But Lei Nuo knew deeply that in battle, the more an opponent tries to do something, the more you must not let them do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Wen Xishu was gathering power and not moving—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo decisively canceled the lock on Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He locked onto Antoine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very instant, Wen Xishu also felt... some kind of mysterious power disappear, but Wen Xishu did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still gathering power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the next instant, Wen Xishu saw Antoine's body begin to approach him continuously, at an incredibly fast speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance of a thousand meters arrived in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine, entangled by Nikola, had astonishing muscles that felt unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possessor of such a physique, even just standing there, could make people feel a terrifying sense of oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, he really isn't moving. Looks like he's preparing some astonishing killer move,\" Nikola mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Antoine, don't you want to try it once? This kid kicked a ball just now, and you didn't catch it steadily. Want to try again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nikola's personality is just reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the situation is stable, Nikola really wants to destroy the opponent from the source of their spirit, making the opponent realize the huge gap in combat power between the two sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Antoine is not reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every person who has made a name for themselves on the Ark has their own philosophy of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Antoine is bellicose and really wants to try if he can catch this strike... he knows very well that his purpose, being sent over by Lei Nuo, is to stop this kid from completing this kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Wen Xishu still hadn't moved, Antoine couldn't help but be a little curious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't think you can clash with me in terms of power and speed, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course that's impossible. Wen Xishu also knows very well that he absolutely has no ability to defeat Antoine, even in the controller state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his ultimate move had already accumulated halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Wen Xishu knew very well that if he canceled the power accumulation, it would truly be the end of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still not retreating? Just as I wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine's hand had already reached Wen Xishu's shoulder. Antoine tried to push Wen Xishu away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power is astonishing; with Nikola's help, their fused form can even catch the Murderous Soccer Ball with bare hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with such strength—Antoine was surprised to find that he couldn't push Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could easily crush Wen Xishu's scapula, but the force point of Wen Xishu's lower body, those feet, was as stable as Mount Tai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He encountered this situation for the first time, and he immediately realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of this ball would be very terrifying, terrifying beyond imagination. He absolutely must not let this kid complete this ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu suddenly said at this moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should understand one thing, right? Everyone who lands on the island, once they return to the Ark, will lose a concept. If you can't figure out what that concept is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine did not stop. Under Antoine's huge power, Wen Xishu's arm was directly broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talk-no-jutsu? That stuff doesn't work on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine prepared to break Wen Xishu's right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu gritted his teeth, looking at the blood gushing from the wound, looking at the broken arm on the ground; at this moment, his vision suddenly became blurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, Wen Xishu still did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huge power gathered under his feet; the ultimate kick that requires consuming Tower Power to activate is the only way to break the situation at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the massive blood loss, Wen Xishu also realized... there was very, very little time left for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His will began to concentrate, began to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperament forged through life and death several times also made Wen Xishu endure the pain:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't intend to use talk-no-jutsu. You've returned to the Ark; do you really want to live like these people who have lost their prefrontal cortex?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violent panting gave Wen Xishu a sense of fragmentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lower body gathered power enough to destroy everything, while his upper body was as fragile as a paper kite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Antoine was preparing to twist off Wen Xishu's other arm, and then twist off Wen Xishu's neck...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu revealed a ferocious smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without your own will, can you really accept this? Think carefully, why are the people here called 'people above people,' and why are all the cities outside so uniform and identical?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine desperately wanted to tear Wen Xishu's body to shreds, but he was indeed—influenced by Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the effect of the Three-Phase Power, Wen Xishu could unleash a Limit Kick, while simultaneously using another minor sequence—\"Confession Ascension.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this sequence were activated with Tower Value, it could even make a person achieve sudden enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Wen Xishu was not that extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the opponent's IQ, the better the effect of this \"mouth-jutsu\" would be, because the smarter a person is, the more rational they are, and the better they can understand the stakes involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu quite admired enemies like Lei Nuo and Antoine, who did not slack off when they had the upper hand and sought to crush their opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent did not give him any time to accumulate ultimate moves; this was a true opponent, someone who truly understood how cruel a battle should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet such people, in the current situation, were actually easier to persuade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no one desires to lose their freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under the numbness of the happiness element, you might feel everything is acceptable, but you will return to the Ark... and from then on, you will be reduced to a dog.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even a dog will bite its master when pushed to the edge, but you won't; you will completely lose your own will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a guess, why did the Captain choose you? Does he really trust you? You shouldn't be the most powerful person on the Ark, right? Then why didn't he send someone more powerful than you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine froze in place, and Nikolai was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they realized what they would lose, the two of them quickly thought about what they would be like after returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu's words could be described as heart-piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment, Huo En on the other side, worthy of being Wen Xishu's good partner, had thought of the same method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Lei Nuo, Huo En had absolutely no chance of winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo's physical fitness was even stronger than these law enforcers, and he was not someone who relied solely on sequence abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lei Nuo discovered Huo En, he sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it really is you, Huo En... and you even found a helper. Today is your death day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Huo En said he felt no fear in his heart, that would be a lie; Hugo behind him was already shaking his legs in fear facing Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Huo En still feigned calmness, acting very well, as if facing an old friend. He had to stall Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Antoine and Nikolai had disappeared, Huo En knew clearly that Lei Nuo must have sent those two to deal with Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Huo En chose to trust Wen Xishu—right now, he at least had to make Lei Nuo shift his attention to him, to avoid Wen Xishu facing three enemies alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, when I learned that you were the one entering the Blighted Earth fragments, I felt desperate. How was I supposed to defeat someone like you, Lei Nuo, who possesses both wisdom and courage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had to pick one person from the entire Ark to be my partner, I would definitely choose you, Mr. Lei Nuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo remained unmoved; he instantly closed the distance and arrived in front of Huo En.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo tried to intercept, but was kicked flying several meters away by Lei Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huo En, you have gone to the Blighted Earth fragments twice; you must have some ulterior motive. You have posed a threat to the Captain, and today is your death day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En's neck was gripped by Lei Nuo, and his entire body was lifted up by Lei Nuo with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of suffocation made it difficult for Huo En to speak; he knew that if he couldn't move Lei Nuo now, if he couldn't make Lei Nuo realize the critical stakes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would surely die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En said with difficulty:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stopping me... will only make you... become a part of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En raised his hand and pointed at the surrounding law enforcers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo, of course, would not be easily influenced by an enemy's words, but the smarter a person is, the easier it is for them to analyze the key points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the rules were clear, even if the suspicion only passed through his mind for a moment... he could immediately understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this instant, Lei Nuo suddenly realized that Huo En was not wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every island, if you don't understand what you've lost... upon returning to reality, you will also lose that concept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are protecting the Captain, trusting the Captain, but do you know... why the Captain sent you here? Because you are smart, and the Captain's side does not need smart people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En's words were heart-piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like on the other side, Wen Xishu had also persuaded Antoine with words, causing Antoine to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Huo En knew clearly that there was another layer of logic here; once Lei Nuo figured this out, he would still be unable to escape death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only hope that Lei Nuo would not think too quickly, so he could buy more time for Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo looked at Huo En and indeed stopped increasing the pressure, not crushing Huo En to death immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a few seconds later, Lei Nuo sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huo En, you have no more tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En indeed had no more tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever \"mouth-jutsu\" was used, it truly was the final resort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tried to make me realize... that once I fail to realize what is lost here, we will lose that concept. You also tried to use this to sow discord between me and the Captain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now, I have already realized this concept; in other words, I have retrieved this concept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo had already thought of it; that concept was freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that is the case, I can naturally preserve this concept after returning to the ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this was the most critical part of this layer of logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only need to recite that word at the final moment of the day, and I can return safely while also completing the Captain's mission. If I were to question the Captain as you said, then I would truly be courting death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huo En, you are stalling for time; you have failed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what ambitions you have for the Ark, they will be extinguished by me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo was worthy of being Lei Nuo; Huo En knew he really had no way out this time, and his brain began to dizzy from lack of oxygen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His life had also reached its end at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Lei Nuo's strength, Huo En's neck had already begun to twist and deform; the immense grip caused Huo En's eyes to become bloodshot, and blood seeped from his nose, ears, and the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the very end of his life, Huo En smiled; he didn't even look at Lei Nuo, but instead looked out of the corner of his eye at Hugo, who was desperately crawling over, trying to save him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look conveyed a kind of conviction to Hugo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will become a part of him releasing the miracle... and so will you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo seemed to understand that look; he struggled and charged toward Lei Nuo with difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was too afraid of that look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, the teacher and those saved by the teacher had all possessed that same look of facing death without fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo crashed into Lei Nuo, but Lei Nuo's body was as immovable as a mountain; looking at the dying Huo En and watching this frail boy crash into him, Lei Nuo only felt that these two were truly foolish beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by suffocation and oxygen deprivation, Huo En's consciousness became a chaotic void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered a period of time on the Ark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many, many elderly people were taken away under the Captain's arrangements; no one knew where those elderly people were sent, and no one knew what their fate was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from then on, no elderly person ever returned. The few who survived and were spared from being taken away lived in constant fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, it became the children. There was no more laughter of the elderly on the ship, nor was there the laughter of children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive Ark, at some point, had changed from the cradle of human civilization into a hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone who entered the Ark lived in fear; people were just living to serve the ability users and serve the Captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also from that time that Huo En knew the Ark had deviated from its course. It was not a deviation in the flight path, but a spiritual deviation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He longed to be the person who would pull the Ark back. He longed to be able to help the countless people who had lost their flesh and blood and kin to rebuild warm homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was disabled in his legs, so having such thoughts was inevitably called overestimating his own capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was completely ordinary, and questioning the rule of ability users was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was still planning, because from a very young age, Huo En had understood one thing—as long as you are willing to do it, there is always hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also pushed his wheelchair everywhere, avoiding the bullying of certain bad kids at school; of course, he couldn't outrun them, but as long as he kept pushing his wheelchair, perhaps he could trigger variables in the process of running—such as people willing to help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must act first; do not fear the vastness and unattainability of the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Huo En met many friends on the Ark, because in the process of practicing and executing—Huo En could find those who shared the same goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single spark can start a prairie fire. Huo En thought, perhaps one day, everyone's will could change the status quo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reality was so cruel; his companions left Huo En one by one. On the Ark, Huo En lost many friends, and more than once—he felt the huge gap between ordinary people and ability users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the post-apocalyptic era, could people like them, who had no abilities, really have their own stories?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before those friends left, they would always say: \"Huo En, you can definitely do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En carried their will, firmly believing that he could change the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were tears in the corners of Huo En's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry... my journey can only go this far, but I have seen the miracle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment of passing, Huo En saw many people; they were standing on the Ark—a brand-new Ark—inviting Huo En to go to the netherworld of the other shore together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo En gladly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just at this moment, a roar came from the sky:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huo En!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice seemed to come from the distant horizon, like a thunderbolt, severing the connection between Huo En and the Ark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a power so immense that even a non-ability user like Horn could feel it awakened him from the brink of death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo’s hand, for some reason, had let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not that Lei Nuo was careless, but that Lei Nuo had suddenly felt fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo had never imagined that Antoine and Nikolai, the two of them, still hadn't finished off that Oriental man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo had thought Wen Xishu was just a hired thug and that Horn was the \"brain.\" But clearly, Lei Nuo had underestimated Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a power capable of destroying the heavens and extinguishing the earth finally finished its buildup. An oppressive force so massive it made one’s hair stand on end erupted from Wen Xishu’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The profound technique, long in the making, was finally completed at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine only then realized it with a start, but it was already too late. After consuming seven points of Tower Power, the shot capable of piercing through fate had finally finished accumulating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antoine tried to stop it, swinging a palm toward Wen Xishu, but Wen Xishu’s figure flashed, moving so fast that neither Antoine nor Nikolai could react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That unremarkable ball, yet one capable of withstanding astonishing power, seemed to yearn to break its limits and perform a true shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It bounced up on its own, rising to a suitable height and a suitable angle, hovering in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo immediately re-locked onto the target:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Distance, 1,500 meters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was meaningless; although his body was constantly retreating, Wen Xishu already felt it—along with the consumption of Tower Power, his Ultimate Kick had broken through its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among many choices, Wen Xishu could only choose the Ultimate Kick to trigger his profound technique, even though the current situation was extremely dangerous...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was strange; he could not find that extreme emotion needed to brew the profound technique of the Mental Barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this time, Wen Xishu chose the Ultimate Kick, which required the accumulation of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the terrifying foot power acted upon the Murderous Soccer Ball, Horn and Hugo both felt a massive gust of air rushing violently from a point 1,500 meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before this gust of air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was a light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scarlet light, as if a peerless warrior had drawn a scarlet sword and slashed at the heavens and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was not a sword beam; it was the trajectory drawn by the Murderous Soccer Ball under immense power, a straight trajectory. Antoine’s body, along with Nikolai who was attempting to escape Antoine’s fusion, was completely shattered by this red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That super soldier, whose physical body alone was powerful enough to rank in the top five of the Ark, had his body pierced through at this moment, unable to even slow the trajectory of the Murderous Soccer Ball!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Nuo had no time to mourn Antoine, because the scarlet had arrived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That scarlet light crossed the distance of 1,500 meters and shot directly through Lei Nuo’s head. The terrifying air wave blew through Horn’s long hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Horn! Are you okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu’s voice came from far away, and Wen Xishu’s figure was also rapidly approaching. Even though his speed was already terrifyingly fast, he was still worried he was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu had not expected... that he would care so much about an \"NPC.\" This was truly a very strange feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if Horn were another version of himself, only this version didn't have as much luck as he did and hadn't received Wen Zhaohua’s gift at the very start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more this was the case, the more Wen Xishu hoped Horn could survive. He always felt that, given time, a person like Horn, once they mastered some kind of ability, would inevitably become a legendary figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his throat had been damaged by the massive grip and his legs could not move, Horn could not respond. He could only lie on the ground and raise his hand to signal that he was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horn had actually prepared himself for death, even thinking... perhaps he and Hugo would become part of the foreshadowing of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't expected Wen Xishu to possess such miraculous power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo was moved to tears. He trotted toward Horn and helped him up. He also raised his own hand, waving it continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo could feel... perhaps he and Mr. Horn would both die today. Facing these terrifying super-powered individuals, ordinary people like them were simply meaningless existences meant to be sacrificed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, they were also part of the foreshadowing of power. Perhaps the only role of ordinary people in the super-powered system was to be used to make those ability users experience emotional fluctuations to break the stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the limit of what an ordinary person could do was just like Mr. Horn—calmly pinning down the enemy... and then dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, he truly felt a miracle! He had survived! Both he and Mr. Horn had survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although more and more law enforcers were arriving, at this moment, Hugo cried and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A miracle has descended, Mr. Horn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horn touched his neck, unable to speak, only revealing a relieved smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, a miracle has descended. Sorry, my former partners, I cannot go to see you just yet; I must continue to move forward carrying your will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps... with Wen Xishu here, I really can change the Ark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu arrived. After the Super Ultimate Kick, this strike that pierced through fate, was released, the dissipation of that power was rapid, but it did not fade away entirely at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While still having some strength left, Wen Xishu swept away all the surrounding law enforcers like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon, Horn also used the controller to re-establish a link with Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two did not say much; Horn used sharp operations to show that he had escaped danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu continued to advance under Horn’s operation. After clearing out the three great Ark experts, the three finally arrived at the most critical place—the projection platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugo took out the painting. Next, they only needed to place the blue sun painting, which featured complex patterns, onto the projection platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This process went very smoothly. Although law enforcers were constantly approaching, with the cooperation of Horn and Wen Xishu, Hugo did not suffer any interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hugo pressed that button—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above this city, countless rays of light suddenly began to converge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge, blue sun appeared above the perfectly orderly city, becoming the most discordant sight in this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the blue sun was reflected in the pupils of everyone gazing at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This city, suddenly—fell into stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the moment of silence before a rainstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the Ark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the endless darkness, a man with a dull expression had been sitting in this darkness for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His consciousness was trapped in a complex maze, unable to get out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, he seemed to see a complex maze pattern on a blue sun, and at that moment, he seemed to know the structure of this vast maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of his mouth twitched slightly. Because he hadn't made any facial movements for a long time, this action made his whole body feel somewhat stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, the amplitude of his mouth twitching became larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even began to try to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yin Junchi... I can't believe it, you actually did it. I can't believe it... you really did it! You really did it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pisces! You cannot trap me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he began to shed tears, began to laugh out loud, and then began to wail. But in fact, all of this was just a rehearsal in his mental world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, he just twitched the corners of his mouth in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the scarlet deep sea, that huge Sin Sea Beast also seemed to sense something and began to rush madly toward the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, the sea beast seemed to have received an order and chose to lie dormant again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",6349,"2026-06-20T04:46:43.057Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","06cce2ce4323bf13ae4e243fa42e0f7b4d96b7e95f3b2b9b2373c399c57db15d","the-three-towers-game-chapter-217","the-three-towers-game-chapter-215",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-three-towers-game-cover.jpg"]