Liu Feng's vital signs deteriorated rapidly, and Lu Zhaoming's heart felt as if it had been hit hard by an invisible hammer, causing him so much pain that he could hardly breathe.

His hands trembled as he supported Liu Feng, but he felt the body heat slowly draining away from Liu Feng's body, like an irreversible cold current.

Lu Zhaoming felt as if something was blocking his throat, and he managed to squeeze out a trembling voice: "Hold on, Liu Feng! We're going back right away! Su Li will definitely have a way!"

"System, what's going on?!" Lu Zhaoming roared in his mind, as if he were confronting death.

The system's notification tone was cold and mechanical: "Beep! Target's vital signs have dropped sharply, suspected secondary infection, viral activity exceeds expectations!"

Lu Zhaoming hurriedly pulled out a first-aid kit and frantically tried to stop Liu Feng's bleeding.

However, the blood flowed like a burst dam, unstoppable, meandering down Liu Feng's lips in a shocking sight.

Lu Zhaoming's fingers traced Liu Feng's chest, feeling the faint, rapid heartbeat, as if it might stop at any moment.

"Brother... don't worry about me... it's no use..." Liu Feng's voice was as weak as a candle flickering in the wind, as if it would be extinguished at any moment.

He used his last bit of strength to push Lu Zhaoming away, his eyes filled with a mixture of relief and guilt.

Lu Zhaoming watched as Liu Feng slowly closed his eyes, a bitter smile curling at the corner of his lips, as if mocking fate or despairing about the future.

Liu Feng's hand fell limply to his side, as if telling a story of a hero's twilight years.

"Liu Feng!" Lu Zhaoming roared, his voice sounding so pale and weak in the empty workshop.

He held Liu Feng tightly, feeling his body grow colder and colder, and his heart was filled with despair.

The sensation was so real that Lu Zhaoming gritted his teeth, veins bulging. He knew that this time, it was probably for real…

Lu Zhaoming looked up, his scarlet eyes gazing into the distance, where there was endless darkness and an unknown fate.

He knew that an even bigger storm was coming.

He quickly composed himself, a strong determination welling up within him.

He had to find a way to save them; he couldn't let Liu Feng's sacrifice be in vain.

"System, scan the surrounding area!" Lu Zhaoming commanded in his mind.

The system's blue light flashed before his eyes, and soon, a notification sounded: "Target area: Abandoned research institute, suspected of containing medical resources."

Lu Zhaoming quickly suppressed his grief and looked at Brother Mouse with a determined gaze: "Brother Mouse, we must go to the abandoned research institute immediately. There may be resources there to treat Liu Feng."

Brother Mouse exclaimed, "Brother Lu, are you alright?" He saw a dangerous glint in Lu Zhaoming's eyes and felt a sense of unease.

Lu Zhaoming gritted his teeth and suppressed the fluctuations within his body, whispering, "Go quickly, don't let the enemy catch up."

The group quickly evacuated, but Lu Zhaoming's superpower suddenly went out of control. His energy shield unexpectedly spread, instantly illuminating the surrounding ruins, like a bolt of lightning ripped through the night sky.

"Brother Mouse!" exclaimed. "Brother Lu, what's going on?!" Lu Zhaoming's face was ashen. He suppressed his panic and replied in a deep voice, "Go! Go now!"

The group rushed through the ruins, with Lu Zhaoming close behind, his heart filled with anxiety.

Upon returning to the temporary base, Lu Zhaoming immediately checked the system interface and found a warning message: "Mental interference module overloaded, it is recommended to stop using it immediately."

Lu Zhaoming's heart sank. Just then, Lao Ma rushed in, panting, and said, "Brother Lu, I have some news. There's a reclusive superpower mentor nearby called 'Eagle,' who might be able to help."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Lu Zhaoming's eyes. He stood up and said firmly, "Take me there immediately!"

Before leaving, Xiao Hu stopped Lu Zhaoming.

Brother Mouse reminded him from the side, "Be careful of Lin Shuang's people, they may already be targeting us." Lu Zhaoming nodded, already prepared.

In a dilapidated wooden house deep within the ruins, Lu Zhaoming saw the eagle.

This aloof mentor had a stern face and an imposing, unyielding gaze.

The eagle coldly scrutinized Lu Zhaoming, its tone tinged with disdain: "You're the one who calls himself the 'Doomsday Judge'?"

Lu Zhaoming didn't care about the other party's attitude. He knew that time was of the essence and directly demonstrated his trial system capabilities.

"Eagle, if you want to survive, you have to learn to control it."

Lu Zhaoming nodded in agreement, a firm belief welling up in his heart.

Eagle said coldly, "Keep up with me, the training won't be easy." Lu Zhaoming nodded and followed closely behind, knowing in his heart that this would be a challenging journey.

Just as Lu Zhaoming was beginning to grasp the basic control techniques, Eagle's cold voice rang in his ears: "Your enemy is approaching, time is running out." Gunshots shattered the rare silence of the wasteland, signaling the end of Lu Zhaoming and his companions' brief respite.

"Tsk, these women, their noses are really sharp, they must be zodiac signs!" Eagle spat, a rare look of anxiety on his face, but more so excitement. Years of seclusion had made his bones almost rusty. "Looks like it's time to stretch my muscles."

Lu Zhaoming's eyes sharpened, and he quickly got into the zone, his brain working at lightning speed.

He brought up the system, his fingertips flying across the virtual screen, firing a series of commands like bullets: "Eagle, you're in charge of drawing their fire from the front, I'll set up some 'little surprises' to make sure they get a real blast!"

A wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips, like a cheetah in the dark, dangerous yet alluring.

"Oh, and remember to let them experience what it's like to be 'ambushed from all sides,' I guarantee they'll never forget it!"

The eagle glared and puffed out its beard: "You little rascal, you've got a lot of tricks up your sleeve! Fine, I'll play along with you on a big one!"

Lu Zhaoming took a deep breath, suppressed the restless supernatural power within him, and activated all five senses.

The wind blew through the ruins, carrying a faint smell of blood and gunpowder, and the footsteps of the hunter team grew closer and closer in the distance, becoming clearly audible.

He could feel the flow of energy in the air, like the calm before a storm, oppressive and suffocating.

"Everyone, the game begins." Lu Zhaoming said in a low voice, his figure disappearing instantly into the ruins, leaving only a meaningful sentence floating in the wind, "Today, let them know what a real 'surprise' is!"

Suddenly, he stopped, as if he had noticed something...