When He Sizhao put his hand in, a warm feeling enveloped him. He did not have the same rejection reaction as he had towards Lu Qianzhi. It was as if he accepted him as a part of it and accepted him gently.

But soon, he felt a violent energy surging within him. It was absolutely powerful and overbearing, arrogantly rejecting any touch from anyone other than its owner.

This is the energy core of the Zombie King. If Jiang Chuyi had not laid the groundwork before, He Shizhao would probably have been torn to pieces by the sudden energy storm.

But it seemed to realize that it had been deceived and became even more angry.

He Sizhao said that it was not good, but no one asked why it was not good, because everyone realized that the entire ground began to shake.

Lu Qianzhi grabbed something nearby to steady himself: "Is this... an earthquake?"

"No." Su Mo also grasped something. "Xiao Yi's energy is so overbearing."

No wonder the doctor had to rely on He Xingxian to convert the energy before he could use it. It turned out that he was also afraid of death.

He Sizhao immediately took his hand out, but the shaking did not stop, but became more and more intense. His communicator vibrated, and the unintentional sound rang out as soon as it was turned on.

"Boss, do you feel that? This thing is about to collapse!"

"Take your men and evacuate first. Protect the survivors outside." He Sizhao made a quick decision. "This situation can't be solved with just a large number of people. The doctor isn't here. Do your best to ensure no monsters escape."

"Don't worry, boss. Those bastards have all been killed by my heavy sniper rifle." Wuyi said, "I'll tell the others to evacuate. I'll come in to find you."

"You evacuate too," He Sizhao commanded. "Once you're out, drive away and return to the main base. The doctor is with Xiaoyi. Keep him under control. Don't let Xiaoyi kill him."

"What... Xiaoyi can kill the doctor?" Wuyi, who didn't know the truth, was shocked.

He Sizhao didn't have time to explain too much to him, so he just emphasized: "Let's go!"

"yes!"

Wuyi thought that even if this place really collapsed, with the strength of He Shizhao and others, there should be no problem, so he carried out the mission efficiently.

After the others left, He Sizhao looked at the two people beside him.

Before he could say anything, Su Mo said, "Don't look at me. Uncle He is the only elder who has ever cared about me. I want to stay and save him."

Lu Qianzhi also said: "I am living now just to fight for my life. If I don't kill this bastard, I will not be able to face the teacher."

He Sizhao understood their thoughts and said no more. The three of them activated their energy at the same time, and a huge protective shield wrapped around the restless core.

However, Su Mo just turned his head to look at his heart, and his expression suddenly changed.

"The core must be destroyed as soon as possible... assimilation is almost complete!"

Five hundred kilometers away, the main base.

Jiang Chuyi was reading a book when the system's voice suddenly came out again in a nervous voice: "Host, there's something wrong with this guy. The energy fluctuations on his body are a bit abnormal."

Jiang Chuyi didn't even raise his head: "I noticed it."

"Then why not do something?"

Jiang Chuyi asked back: "What do you think you can do?"

The system was choked. After thinking about it, it seemed that there was really nothing to do, and I couldn't kill him.

It muttered, "So we just let his energy continue to expand... What if we can't handle it?"

Jiang Chuyi's eyes were full of wonder: "Haven't you always hoped that someone more powerful would show up and kill me? Why are you suddenly worried about me now?"

"Host, what are you talking about! We are one, I have been worried about you from the beginning to the end!" it said righteously.

However, Jiang Chuyi didn't buy it.

She had already built up a lot of prestige against the system, and her long-standing fear had finally made it speak honestly: "Actually, it's quite good to have a host like you. You don't have to worry about your life and don't have to work. If it's possible, I'd be quite satisfied to continue living like this."

Jiang Chuyi curled his lips and said, "Since you told the truth, I will tell you the truth too. No matter how much trouble he makes, there is nothing to be afraid of. Don't worry about it. I am just annoyed that He Sizhao hasn't come back yet. It's annoying to keep seeing this face but not being able to kill him."

The system was stunned: "You are really skilled and brave."

Jiang Chuyi didn't answer.

In fact, when things are put together, it is easy to guess what the doctor ultimately relies on.

Whether it is the energy that transforms ordinary people into zombies, or the energy he is now using to repair himself, it can only come from her.

If this body is the same person as hers, then there must have been something like an energy core in her body in her previous life. The Doctor has operated on her so many times, if there was one, he would have taken it away long ago.

No matter how much he evolves, he is just using her energy to gild himself. If she was just the same person in her previous life, she might still be afraid of him. But now she has integrated the energies of the two lives. Even if the doctor absorbs all the energy in the core, what can he do?

Just showing off one's skills in front of an expert.

Jiang Chuyi had a clear idea in his mind, so he was naturally very calm.

The doctor was tied in mid-air and his broken hands and legs were wrapped in white energy, and the broken limbs regenerated quickly.

Jiang Chuyi was thinking: Why is it growing so slowly? It's such a waste. I have to wait for it to grow out before breaking it off again.

Five hundred kilometers away, research institute.

He Sizhao stared at the energy core in the center of the eye of the storm, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"I don't know if it's my imagination." Lu Qianzhi was soaked, as if he had just been pulled out of the water. "Why do I feel like it seems... to have become dim?"

"It's not an illusion." Su Mo sighed, his expression solemn. "The heart's absorption of energy has increased. At this rate, it will complete assimilation before we remove the core. By then, if he can control Xiaoyi beside him, no one in the world will be his opponent."

"Then I'd be happy to become a zombie right here." Lu Qianzhi said with a cold joke, "At least I don't have to see that arrogant face."

"Then you will become his subordinate, and you will have no choice but to obey his orders even if you don't want to." Su Mo said, "And once a high-level awakener becomes a zombie, he will also become a high-level zombie, and will retain some self-awareness. In other words, you will have to watch yourself being ordered around by him."

Lu Qianzhi's expression quickly turned ugly: "Very good, you successfully stopped me from giving up on myself."

"That's not my purpose. I just want to ask what to do now." Su Mo wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Just trying to touch it just now caused such a strong vibration. Now there's no time to take it slow. It's like reaching a dead end."

The atmosphere became silent for a moment, with only the sound of the heart beating steadily.

Bang, bang.

Demonstrating great ambition.

"There's another way." He Sizhao suddenly said, "Destroy the core."

The two were silent.

"Just like Su Mo just said, just trying to touch it just now, it went berserk like that." Lu Qianzhi said, "If we really try to destroy it, it may not cause any consequences. After all, it is the power of the Zombie King."

They had considered this possibility before, but they thought the consequences might be unbearable, so no one mentioned it. Unexpectedly, He Sizhao took the initiative to bring it up.

"You leave here, I will bear the consequences." He Sizhao was ready to take action. "It doesn't reject me so much. Maybe I can try to trick it."

"Don't be silly!" Su Mo couldn't help but swear, "It's not like you haven't tried before. There's no way you can fool it! You take responsibility, how do you want to take responsibility? He Sizhao, don't forget, Xiaoyi is still waiting for you to come back!"

Lu Qianzhi fell silent. This was too heavy a topic, and he could already smell a hint of foreboding from it.

"Call Xiaoyi over here." He said thoughtfully, "If this is her core, she must have a way to deal with it."

"It's too late." He Sizhao shifted his gaze to the heart next to him. "In seven minutes at most, the assimilation will be complete. By then, no one will be able to stop him, not even Xiaoyi."

"What do you want to do?" Su Mo asked sharply. The tacit understanding they had developed from years of fighting side by side came into play at this moment. He moved his body to the side, blocking He Sizhao and the core. "We still have time. Don't do anything irreversible."

He Sizhao stared at him deeply, and under the reflection of the core light, his eyes had almost turned into a sticky gold.

"Su Mo," he said softly, "Remember the oath you once swore and the promise you made to me."

"What……?"

Before Su Mo could finish his words, he suddenly fell forward.

His pupils were dilated and there was still a look of shock and fear on his face. It was obvious that he had realized something, but before he could do anything, he was hit hard.

Before he fell unconscious, he tried to grab something and grabbed He Shizhao's wrist.

Lu Qianzhi watched Su Mo being knocked unconscious by He Sizhao, dumbfounded, unable to accept this sudden turn of events.

He Sizhao handed Su Mo to him, his expression still calm, as if the task they had to complete was as trivial as climbing a tree to rescue a stray cat.

He looked at Lu Qianzhi: "You know what to do."

Lu Qianzhi met his gaze and shuddered instantly. Cold and heat surged up from the soles of his feet, making his brain dizzy.

"He...Captain," his lips were numb, "what are you going to do?"

"Leave, you probably have six minutes left." He Sizhao turned around, and a powerful aura that originated from the same source as the core emanated from him, suppressing the core's restlessness even more forcefully.

The entire underground area shook violently, parts of the machines began to fall, and the walls collapsed, as if the end of the world had come.

Lu Qianzhi stood still, and He Sizhao sighed with his back to him.

"Do you want me to not be able to say a word to Xiaoyi?"

He used both hands to control the huge amount of energy. The communicator could not withstand this devastating air wave and soon turned into powder in the strong light. It could no longer be used to send messages.

Lu Qianzhi's throat moved, and his voice suddenly became hoarse: "What do you want to say?"

"Please apologize for me. I lied to her again." Perhaps remembering the awkwardness Jiang Chuyi had caused because of his deception, He Sizhao's stern face unexpectedly showed a soft smile, and his eyes softened. "She might be angry again, but it's a pity that I can't comfort her this time."

Lu Qianzhi clenched his teeth tightly to prevent tears from flowing.

"By the way, there's a package in the cupboard in my room. I prepared it a long time ago and wanted to give it to her in person, but I'm afraid I won't have the chance anymore. Please help me pass it on." He Sizhao added, "Then it's up to her if she likes it. If she wants to keep it, she can keep it. If she doesn't want it, she can throw it away."

"……good."

"That's how it is. I'm useless. I can't help Xiaoyi, nor can I save my father. But now I can do my part to protect Xiaoyi, and I can die with my father." He Sizhao had his back to the crowd, and no one could tell what expression he had when he said this. "You don't have to be sad. How can human power shake the gods? I am also a human who has been blessed by the gods, so I am the only one who can do this to avoid meaningless sacrifices."

"Okay, let's go, you have four minutes."

Four minutes, if Lu Qianzhi exerted all his strength, was enough for him to carry a person and escape from the research institute.

Just as he reached the ground, a huge bang came from behind, overturning him and the vehicle that had just left.

At the same time, Jiang Chuyi's heart suddenly skipped a beat and the book in his hand almost fell to the ground.

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Of course Captain He won’t really die!