Chapter 1122: The End of the Game Is the Starting Point of Time
Provoked by his contemptuous attitude, the seven players accelerated toward Xu Huo and the other person. However, before they could break through the twenty-meter range around him, three players were skewered in midair—literally skewered. Where there had been nothing, sharp blades had been arranged, colorless and formless, only revealing their traces after being stained red as they pierced through the players' bodies.
Among them, including Gong Jiaji, three were instantly stabbed through with seven or eight holes and died on the spot. Another three were lucky enough to be saved by defensive items, suffering only scratches on their limbs before halting their charge. Only the tall one, after getting closer, realized something was wrong and immediately stopped his advance.
Xu Huo was still sitting there. He tapped his finger in the air, and the three corpses were thrown into the swarm of xenomorphs. The sounds of tearing and biting came from below. He looked coldly at the remaining players. "Do you understand now? As long as I still have a breath left, killing you is still very easy."
The tall one saw it. "You got that space item from Mr. Kang."
And he had learned how to use it in such a short time.
Xu Huo neither admitted nor denied it. He gestured with his hand for them to move aside. "Otherwise, I'll have no choice but to force my way through."
The tall one sneered repeatedly, but under Xu Huo's gaze, his expression gradually stiffened. Two seconds later, he took half a step back.
Since the leader had backed down, the others retreated even further.
"Let's go." Xu Huo lightly patted Zhou Yuanzhu's arm.
Nervous and wary, Zhou Yuanzhu controlled the aircraft past the tall one. Only after they had gone far did she breathe a sigh of relief. But before she could fully exhale, a long spear stabbed fiercely at their backs with unstoppable force—the reason it hit their backs was that the item was blocked by Xu Huo's defensive item. At the same time, he turned his head to look at the tall player who had chased after them. In that very second, a drop of blood flew out from between the tall player's eyebrows!
The last B-level player of Xiaohe City died with his eyes open. Xu Huo, holding the black metal bead that had pierced through his forehead, said in a low voice, "I was just feeling that losing Mr. Kang was a waste. It's not bad to have someone fill that gap."
The three players watching from a distance ran faster than anyone else.
Only then did Xu Huo truly relax. Zhou Yuanzhu carried him back to the commercial building.
Although the building had collapsed, Uncle Guan's location item had been activated here. It not only protected Chi Minghong, Tan Qi, and the two other children from Zone 002 but also saved three women from Zone 002 and some people from Xiaohe City.
"I was really sweating bullets for you just now." Chi Minghong came over to help support Xu Huo. Looking at the wound on his chest, he said, "This needs to be dealt with immediately."
"Put him down properly. I can do some simple surgery." Ruan Qiyan spoke.
Lin Qiao, the only one present with intact limbs, came over to help move him. After placing Xu Huo on the bar counter, he simply disinfected the wound and began stitching it up.
Xu Huo's injury was not fatal. Because he had taken a self-healing agent in time, the blood loss was not too severe. Coupled with his player physique, he had been able to hold on until now.
However, after Ruan Qiyan stitched up the bleeding wound, he still said, "This is a puncture wound. You'll need to lie down for at least a day or two. Try to move as little as possible."
Chi Minghong brought out a folding bed. "Better lie on the bed. It's easier to rest."
Xu Huo sat up on his own and moved to the bed.
Of course, this was normal player behavior, and no one else found it strange.
At this moment, Zhou Yuanzhu mentioned the dozen or so women with numb expressions in the corner of the bar.
"They were all brought out of the building." Lin Qiao said, "They were locked in cubicles. Probably... being used as breeding tools. Two of them are pregnant."
Zhou Yuanzhu looked at them with pity and muttered to herself, "Better off dead..."
Xu Huo glanced at them and then closed his eyes.
He rested for an hour before getting up. He discussed with Uncle Guan how many Xiaohe City players were still left outside.
"When Xiaohe City collapsed and the xenomorphs surged in, some left and some died. Now, less than half remain." Uncle Guan said, "But with that move you just pulled off, I doubt anyone will come near for a while."
Xu Huo nodded. "I've already obtained Mr. Kang's item. The building is destroyed. I don't know if its unique time rules can still be maintained. If not, you'll have to wait another two days."
If Xiaohe City had remained as it was, they could have left tomorrow morning. Now, that was uncertain.
"We can hold out for a few more days." Uncle Guan glanced at him but did not pursue the topic of the item. Instead, he said, "You and Yuanzhu still need to stay for at least a week. We'll leave together then."
"Am I leaving with you too?" The girl from Zone 002 came closer.
"You can leave when your time is up." Chi Minghong answered. "We got you some non-player tickets."
"I don't want to go back to Zone 002. Can I follow you?" The girl said, "I want to join the Holy Sword Society."
Chi Minghong was taken aback. "I'm not in the Holy Sword Society. Ask them."
Uncle Guan was not responsible for explaining the joining rules. Lin Qiao took her aside. As for the baby, Xu Huo would not take it with him. They planned to find a relatively safe district to settle it.
"Thank you so much this time." Uncle Guan sincerely thanked Xu Huo. If it hadn't been for him, they might not have survived. At least, staying in Mr. Kang's territory, they would have been no match for the dozens of players. Even Mr. Kang alone might have been difficult to deal with.
"You're welcome." Xu Huo said indifferently. "If you really want to thank me, why not tell me more about Dr. Wu?"
Uncle Guan chuckled. "Although we're not exactly companions, we've been through life and death together. That makes us friends... Alright. Within my authority, I'll tell you everything I know about Dr. Wu."
Xu Huo listened attentively.
Previously, they had traded three pieces of information. First, Dr. Wu was not an organization but a real person. Second, he was still alive and might be a perfect evolver. Third, Dr. Wu might be one of the founders of the Dimension Crack game.
But none of these three pieces of information were detailed. Now, having shared a life-or-death ordeal, Uncle Guan returned the favor and told him the more specific details.
The reason they could confirm that Dr. Wu was a person and still alive was that a member of the Holy Sword Society had once encountered information left by Dr. Wu in an instance. The other party clearly stated that he was still alive and was intentionally spreading the perfect evolution potion.
"He didn't say whether the game government possesses the perfect potion?" Xu Huo mentioned.
"I don't know about that either." Uncle Guan paused and then continued, "Also, more than one member of our society has obtained the perfect potion in instances. Some players have coincidentally obtained part of Dr. Wu's manuscripts. It has been confirmed that perfect evolution can extend lifespan."
"In addition, in a recorded image left by Dr. Wu, he personally spoke a clue-like hint. The content was: 'The end of the game is the starting point of time.'"
Go to bed early and wake up early. (3[▓▓] Good night.
(Chapter End)