The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

Chapter 193: A Parting Gift? A Breakthrough in the Face of Battle! Unbelievable Potential!

Looking at the scene before him, Feng Xiaobo felt his entire body stiffen.

Even before Jiang Chuan stabbed him with his dagger, Feng Xiaobo didn't believe such a miracle would happen.

But it happened right before his eyes.

Feng Xiaobo took a deep breath, trembling, his face filled with shock.

This was an enemy they clearly couldn't defeat with their strength, yet Jiang Chuan and his group managed to do it.

How long was that interval?
0.1 seconds?

This cooperation, this line of thinking, this decisive action based on mutual trust...

How far can these children go in this new era?

……

Wang Xuejun stared in shock at the scene before him, his arms trembling slightly as he gripped the control panel.

What just happened—the desperate teamwork of six students—all happened so fast, and the process was incredibly shocking.

"This... will work?"

Jiang Chuan's roar at the last moment...

It seems to have changed the original outcome of the entire group being wiped out.

That roar that defied fate... was absolutely soul-stirring!
……

Sitting on the ladder, Xu Shan stared at the small window on the computer screen with her mouth slightly open, her expression changing repeatedly.

Just now, I reminded Jiang Chuan to focus on maneuvering.

That was an opponent that was originally unbeatable.

But now, he has seen them do it with his own eyes.

But the problem is not yet solved. Although they have created a miracle, even greater challenges await them.

The calculations analyzing α's action patterns and ability types were still ongoing, and he couldn't utilize Jiu Xing's powerful computing capabilities; the computing power he could access was simply too low.

Even though he has optimized the algorithm to its limit, it is only 53.55% complete at present.

"There are still more than ten minutes left... I hope I can make it in time."

Xu Shan immediately looked at the virtual reality map again.

I want to give Jiang Chuan a hint about the arrival times of the next two Alphas.

However, when he looked at the map, he frowned.

Is there only one left?

Xu Shan suddenly felt that this was an unexpected joy.

If only one remains, then Jiang Chuan and his team will be able to solve the problem on their own.

This disaster, which involved 32,000 trainees... is about to be resolved by them!
……

Even after killing Alpha, Jiang Chuan and his group did not let their guard down.

They didn't even have time to celebrate the miracle that had just happened.

Because the countdown hasn't ended yet.

【00:30:44】.

There's only half an hour left.

"Everyone!!"

"Only half an hour left!"

"If we use the same method to take out the last one, we'll definitely survive!"

"We will definitely make it back alive!"

Because they had already used the green potion, their speed in killing zombies was several times faster than before.
If they were scythes before, they are now combine harvesters. Neither the crawler zombies nor the super zombies that are a fusion of hundreds of zombies are a match for them!
Everyone's eyes were shining.

Even Qin Qing, whose face was usually gloomy, had hope written in his eyes at this moment.

When Alpha appeared, they all thought all was over.

But Jiang Chuan's actions and brilliant judgment...

They actually found a way to defeat it.

Qin Qing thought to herself, "I can only say... Jiang Chuan truly lives up to his reputation."

"Although I'm reluctant to admit it, he's already far superior to us."

Qin Qing wasn't the only one who had this thought.

The same applies to Zheng Yang and Liu Yi.

Now that I think about it, how am I supposed to fight against the Qing City organization in the eighth level?
He possesses limitless potential!
……

Time passes minute by minute.

The ordinary zombies posed no threat to them, but they were all waiting for the next test to come.

Until Jiang Chuan's voice reached their ears:

"coming!"

"Everyone! Ready for another round!"

α-2, also known as Zhou Ying No. 2, appeared from the eastern dome.

Upon hearing this, Li Yi, Lin Ci, Zheng Yang, Tian Tian, ​​and Liu Yi gathered around Jiang Chuan once again.

They looked up as the figure slowly descended, feeling the immense and unparalleled power within them, and at that moment, they were no longer afraid.

Because they have already created a miracle once.

Tian Tian asked, "Should we stick to the original plan?"

As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Chuan.

But when she saw Jiang Chuan's expression, Tian Tian was taken aback.

Jiang Chuan... what kind of expression is that?
At this moment, Jiang Chuan stared wide-eyed at the sky, his expression suddenly changing.

"I...I didn't see a third one..."

"It's not that we didn't see them, they came together!"

Jiang Chuan can see the location of all NPC units and can determine the strength of the zombies based on the amount of data.

Zhou Ying's data volume is undoubtedly the most dazzling.

Jiang Chuan did not see the third Alpha for a long time, and he assumed that the third Alpha had died in the explosion at the containment facility earlier.

But in that instant, he realized that his judgment was wrong...

Not only Jiang Chuan, but Xu Shan was also sitting on the ladder, his eyes glazed over, his whole body cold.

This was entirely intentional on Jiu Xing's part!
Nine rows caused the data from the two Alpha systems to overlap!

Feng Xiaobo's expression changed repeatedly.

The nascent hope was shattered just minutes later.

"Is this calamity unavoidable after all?"

……

The tenth level of the virtual reality experience: the laboratory on the 19th floor of the Biochemical Research Institute.

As everyone looked up at the sun, they witnessed this extremely bizarre scene.

Zhou Ying's figure, dressed in a white lab coat, was split in two.

It appeared before their eyes as if it were a copy.

Just like twins, these two Zhou Ying exuded the same aura, and their eyebrows, appearance, and even expressions were exactly the same.

Although they were separate, they gave the impression of being conjoined...

The connection is still there.

Seeing this bizarre scene, Zheng Yang exclaimed in astonishment, "How...is this possible?"

Liu Yi bit her lip, her pupils filled with disbelief.

Everyone stared in astonishment at the person tilting their head back, who had thought they would be able to return to the real world unharmed...

But reality always delivers a heavy blow to all those who hold onto hope.

What was once hope turned into despair in that instant.

If it's just one, they already have a solution.

But what if there are two?
The appearance of these two Alphas will make up for the time gap that allowed them to win in that crucial moment.

Liu Yi immediately looked at Jiang Chuan: "Is there any other way?"

Jiang Chuan gritted his teeth and said, "Buy time..."

"Twenty-four minutes left..."

"If we can hold out for these 24 minutes, we can go back alive."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions grew even more grim.

Since Jiang Chuan said something like "buying time," it actually means he was at a loss.

This time, Jiang Chuan didn't even see any text prompts from the technical team.

He knew that last time, the guy in the technical team named Xu Shan said that he should handle things, which already showed that the technical team had no way to deal with it.

At this moment, when the two monsters appeared simultaneously, they were outside the virtual reality and had no way to interfere.

These 24 minutes...

It may seem brief, but for them, it felt as long as the last 0.01% of a download progress bar.

However, at that moment, Zheng Yang suddenly thought of something and said very quickly, "Jiang Chuan, how did you use your mental power after you were controlled?"

Jiang Chuan was taken aback upon hearing this.

How do I use my mental power?

Yes, when I was dealing with Zhou Ying, I was clearly controlled by that barrier, and I shouldn't have been able to launch any more attacks...

Feel……

The feeling I had when I touched that thing before—all those previous attempts were desperate attempts to find that feeling.

"correct……"

In that instant, Jiang Chuan suddenly connected everything that had happened before.

From the moment he was searching for the right feeling to the moment he killed Zhou Ying, he unleashed his mental power!

I've finally found that feeling!

Jiang Chuan suddenly understood many things.

Zhou Ying's barrier is not a mental barrier, but rather a barrier of space and time!

It was like when I was holding the chessboard, and Guo Wenjie could never seem to touch me!

"No wonder my vision became clearer after I touched that barrier..."

"Because the variables are disappearing!?"

"I……"

Jiang Chuan looked at his hands, as if recalling that feeling.

Just now, when Zhou Ying was using that barrier to protect her brain, how exactly did she break through that restriction?
He seemed to have realized something.

In that instant, Jiang Chuan felt all the noise around him quiet down.

In a state of flow, his blurred vision seemed to be changing.

The answer to this question seems to be within easy reach.

Feelings are something incredibly subjective and difficult to articulate.

But this feeling has always been traceable, from the battle with Guo Wenjie on the highway with the chessboard in hand, to being blocked by that strange barrier nine times just now...

As Jiang Chuan's eyes closed, his palm seemed to begin to blur.

Everyone seemed to sense something, and they all looked at Jiang Chuan, their expressions changing.

Jiang Chuan still made no move.

Zheng Yang flicked his sword.

He said, "Let's buy him some time."

Liu Yi was stunned for a moment.

Li Yi stepped forward.

Tian Tian glanced at Jiang Chuan, then took a deep breath and took a step forward.

Lin Ci didn't speak, but clenched his fists.

Seeing everyone's actions, Liu Yi was somewhat bewildered.

But she was somewhat taken aback because she didn't expect Zheng Yang to be the first to speak.

Then, Liu Yi smiled and said, "We might die before he comes to his senses."

"You can't do it without being prepared."

The people of Qing City did not answer.

Zheng Yang nodded solemnly: "This is the only way to survive."

"It's better to be seriously injured than to die."

"Hopefully Jiang Chuan can find a solution."

"..."

"I hope we can meet again in the real world."

As he said this, Zheng Yang disappeared from everyone's sight.

The distance between them and α is only fifty meters.

Normally, fifty meters would be just a fleeting moment for them.

But in that instant, the distance felt like an insurmountable chasm.

One of the alphas gathered countless wind blades, while the other alpha opened its mouth, seemingly emitting a silent shriek.

That was a skill I'd never seen before... it was mental pressure!
Zheng Yang lived up to his reputation as Yanjing No. 1. Although the mental pressure was slightly strong, it only slightly hindered his speed. However, he recovered his senses in an instant, flipped over between the two wind blades, and continued to rush towards the two monsters!

"They've come up with a new method..."

Lin Ci spat and followed Zheng Yang as they rushed forward!

They must stop the two Zhou Yings from advancing!
Lin Ci's body grew larger as he ran, becoming a five-meter-tall giant. With thunderous footsteps, he rushed straight towards the two Zhou Yings. Wind blades left wounds on his body, but they healed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye!
With one relying on their agility and the other on their exceptional regenerative abilities, the two managed to break through the mental pressure and the wind blades, arriving within a five-meter radius at the same time!
Their unstoppable momentum came to an abrupt halt.

The barrier reappeared.

The problem is, this time there are two alphas.

This barrier originated from only one of the alphas, while the other one began to condense wind blades!
Just as they had anticipated, the simultaneous appearance of both would fill the only gap in her defenses...

But precisely because they had this idea in mind, Lin Ci and Zheng Yang's goal was not to break through at all.

The moment they touched the barrier, Lin Ci's muscular and towering body immediately contracted, and Liu Yi's whip swept across from a distance, catching Zheng Yang out.

Li Yi and Tian Tian followed closely behind and rushed forward. In order to suppress Zhou Ying's actions, they unleashed all their strength!
Tian Tian had never displayed such insane speed before. The single-point penetration ability of the dagger in her hand even left a slight crack on that seemingly indestructible barrier!

The four launched their attacks in a flurry of speed that was dazzling!

Although the speed was incredibly fast, the order remained intact, with two people forming a group, which gave Liu Yi's whip a chance to shine.

"that's all!"

"Drag it!"

As Jiang Chuan fell into deep thought, Zheng Yang took over the baton.

He was also the one who fought the hardest. In order to suppress Zhou Ying, the sword in his hand was already flashing like a double image.

Li Yi occasionally unleashed a flash of sword light, and everyone used all their skills!
Liu Yi had never wielded her whip so wildly and exaggeratedly before. Although she was supported by the stamina injection, her arms were starting to ache.

While physical strength is unlimited, the body ultimately has its limits.

If she was like this, what about the main combat team members who were launching a frenzied attack?

"Jiang Chuan... haven't you thought of that yet?" "What exactly does it feel like!?"

boom!
One figure was the first to be blasted away.

It is Lin Ci.

His enormous body shrank rapidly as he flew past, returning to its normal size. He was now covered in wounds, and his prized self-healing ability had reached its limit.

At this moment, the last β also appeared on the battlefield.

Fan Lisheng looked at them and revealed a sinister smile, as if announcing his final victory.

Boom!

Li Yi was also thrown out; her frail body smashed through several incubation chambers and could no longer get up.

Tian Tian and Zheng Yang were still struggling to hold on, but Fan Lisheng jumped into the battlefield, instantly shattering their already precarious balance.

While being entangled, Tian Tian had one of her arms severed by a wind blade, and she collapsed to the ground, unable to move.

Zheng Yang let out a final, desperate roar, but the roar brought no change; this powerful opponent was unbeatable…

He could only choose the posture in which he died.

But at this point, it seems difficult to die in a cool way.

At the same time, Zhou Ying extended her fingers towards Zheng Yang, and colorful spiritual energy shot out from their hands, binding Zheng Yang's hands, feet, and neck...

Liu Yi did not look at Zheng Yang again.

Instead, he looked at Jiang Chuan.

Aren't you ready yet?

Her beautiful face was stained with blood and looked somewhat dirty.

She never expected that breaking through the eighth level today would lead to this.

Liu Yi gave a wry smile.

She looked around and saw a desperate situation.

At this point, the entire laboratory was in a state of chaos, and the main gates on the north and south sides had been breached.

More and more crawling zombies fell from the broken vault.

Those colleagues responsible for guarding the goal could only fight on their own to try and relieve the pressure on them, but they were already covered in wounds.

The main fighting force was concentrated around Jiang Chuan, and they had a very difficult time dealing with those disgusting super zombies.

Chen Ming was dragging two enormous super zombies by himself. At this moment, there were obvious bite marks on his waist and limbs, black veins on his body extended from his neck to his face, and even the white of one eye had turned red. He seemed to have lost consciousness and was only acting on his fighting instincts...

Among the masters of Yanjing, Wu Xin and Wei Liwei are still struggling.

Fatty Dong Xing'an had vanished without a trace, and the sinister-looking Qin Qing had also disappeared into the horde of zombies.

It seems that her people on Fengtian's side had already been killed in action even earlier.

Liu Yi sighed.

His gaze immediately sharpened.

She was originally standing next to Jiang Chuan, but now she chose to stand in front of him.

Last hope...

【00:18:44】.

They fought desperately, but they only lasted for less than six minutes.

The last chance is in Jiang Chuan's hands.

If he dies too...

At least they've done their best.

There are two more green injections left.

She injected herself with one vial, and placed the last one in Jiang Chuan's hand, who was now in a state of stunned silence.

"I never imagined my life would end like this."

"If that's the case, it would have been better to let Qing City win decisively back then."

"Let's make dying a quick death."

She leaped forward, launching a final assault on Zhou Ying.

She risked her life for only 20 seconds.

Several beams of light streaked across the laboratory, shattering the already crumbling vaulted ceiling into pieces, which then crashed down with a deafening roar.

I don't know how many zombies it crushed to death.

Liu Yi's graceful body was also torn to pieces.

I wonder if she regrets the choice she made at this moment?

When Liu Yi's body crashed heavily to the ground...

Jiang Chuan still made no move.

His pupils were still unfocused as he stared at his palm, but what could one possibly discern by looking at the center of his hand?

They have clearly created a miracle, making the impossible possible...

But in the end, it was still a regret.

This has exceeded the limits of their capabilities.

Absolute superiority cannot be overcome by skill alone.

This is the world of the Nine Lines, and their data limits have long been locked. So, was the mission of surviving for 120 minutes just a vague lie from the very beginning?

Was it actually an insurmountable task from the start?
Five seconds after Liu Yi's final struggle ended, Zhou Ying was only ten meters away from Jiang Chuan.

They raised their arms and spread their fingers.

Orbs of light formed from spiritual energy, wind blades, and waves of spiritual energy that seemed almost tangible all arose in an instant.

Zhou Ying seemed to have the utmost respect for Jiang Chuan, and at this moment, she launched a deadly attack on him.

The orbs of light and wind blades hurtled forward, while waves of mental energy swept towards Jiang Chuan's brain, limiting his last chance to counterattack.

At the same time, Fan Lisheng extended his claws and launched a fierce attack on Jiang Chuan.

Brush brush brush brush!

Those already deadly attacks swept towards Jiang Chuan at the same time.

Those orbs of light shone brightly and exploded with the most magnificent light!

The booming sounds continued, and the wind blades sliced ​​through the exploding mental energy, leaving the biochemical research institute building riddled with holes!

Most of the people watching this scene avoided looking at them, finding it hard to accept that this was how things would end.

My spirits plummeted, and all hope was extinguished.

Next, 32,000 people will fall into brain death.

Will the organization collapse completely as a result?
Will they be incorporated into the Ministry of War next?
Or is he going to jail for a serious mistake?

Many staff members in the technical and planning teams subconsciously thought of these things.

However, Feng Xiaobo did not avoid eye contact.

He remained staring intently at the screen, his face filled with astonishment.

"This is……"

"Was it done by the tech team?"

Xu Shan's expression was much more interesting than Feng Xiaobo's.

He never imagined that this would be the scene he was looking for.

When the explosion subsided and everything calmed down, Jiang Chuan appeared before everyone unharmed.

Jiangchuan...

Avoided?
An attack with no blind spots...

He dodged all the attacks!?

……

Jiang Chuan finally stopped looking at his palm. He grasped the last dose of medicine Liu Yi had given him and then looked at Zhou Ying.

Although he didn't know which one to look at, he raised a question:
"Is this what you mean by 'parting gifts'?"

Jiu Xing did not give him an answer.

Regardless, Jiang Chuan has taken another step closer to mastering the flow state.

hiss - huh -

He took a deep breath, looked around at his surroundings, and his eyes grew increasingly gloomy.

He then launched an attack.

They charged forward, facing Fan Lisheng's claws.

Fan Lisheng didn't care. He was still conscious and knew that the barrier would provide him with absolute protection.

But as the dagger flashed, a perfectly clear line separated his body from his head.

Jiangchuan...

It broke through that barrier.

When Feng Xiaobo saw this scene, his expression changed drastically!
Xu Shan was even more surprised than Feng Xiaobo: "How is that possible?"

That barrier, which seemed to extend space to infinity, was broken by Jiang Chuan!
A series of chaotic clattering sounds echoed throughout the planning team's office and the technical team's task force's office.

Everyone was utterly shocked by this!

Because they know very well what this means!
Jiang Chuan now possesses the ability to attack through space!

And that was indeed the case; Jiang Chuan found the same feeling he had when he killed α-1!

Although it is hard to explain, it can blur the boundaries of space!
With the "precognition" ability of Flow II, Jiang Chuan can now penetrate space to some extent, ignoring the spatial barrier and guaranteeing a 100% hit rate on the target!

This is... the power to master some kind of rule!

He launched an attack on Zhou Ying without hesitation.

At this moment, the two alphas also demonstrated formidable close-combat skills.

【00:14:33】.

Fourteen minutes left!

The two sides launched a dazzling close-quarters battle!

The bizarre nature of this battle is simply astonishing!
Jiang Chuan's attack, which seemed impossible to hit, pierced through Zhou Ying's body in the next second as if it had been sped up. He seemed to have pulled in two or three centimeters of space, making his dagger a sure hit!
What incredible power this is!

How could Jiang Chuan possibly possess such power?!

Whose awakened memories are they?!

This kind of spatial control is a power that no other awakened being has ever possessed before!

Even those four top-tier warriors probably don't have that kind of ability!

Manipulating time and space is undoubtedly a top-tier ability! And Jiang Chuan actually possesses such potential!?

This far exceeded everyone's expectations!
It not only gave everyone hope in despair, but also exploded in everyone's minds like a thunderclap in a clear sky!
The fighting continues.

Jiang Chuan fought two opponents alone, yet he held his own in no way!
The terrifying mental attacks and exquisite physical attacks displayed by Zhou Ying could not have any effect on Jiang Chuan!

While Jiang Chuan was fighting desperately, he heard Zhou Ying say again:
"Congratulations, Jiang Chuan."

Jiang Chuan was stunned for a moment, and before he could respond, he saw another line of text appear in front of him.

[Alpha data analysis complete!]

He began to be able to predict Zhou Ying's behavior patterns, which were almost identical to the vague predictions made during the flow state.

Jiang Chuan knew that the final victory was firmly in his grasp.

But at that moment, the whole world came to a standstill.

Jiang Chuan's dagger plunged into Zhou Ying's brain, but the dagger in his hand transformed into a seven-colored flower.

Just as Jiang Chuan released his grip in surprise, letting the flowers fall, Zhou Ying's voice rang in his ears once again:

"It seems you've won."

"Although it deviates somewhat from my original idea, your ability to achieve this step does indeed validate some of my conjectures."

"So that's enough."

To outsiders, Jiang Chuan still appeared to be fighting Zhou Ying*2, but in reality, they were once again deceived by this illusion.

Jiang Chuan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Zhou Ying admit defeat.

He asked, "My friends...?"

Zhou Ying said, "You won, so of course they're fine."

Jiang Chuan then continued, "What exactly is your purpose?"

Zhou Ying smiled and said, "I remember saying that you would find out later."

"Telling you now won't do either of us any good."

"Isn't the unknown future more interesting?"

Jiang Chuan frowned, his mind filled with questions:

"These progressively challenging levels are like steps laid out to get me here!"

"You said this deviates from your plan..."

"What exactly went wrong?"

"What do you want?"

Jiu Xing smiled and said, "You've been blinded by the established facts."

"The truth is, if you were the one who lost, I would have made completely different choices."

"The consequences are something you don't want to imagine."

"But fortunately, I was the one who lost in the end."

Jiang Chuan still couldn't understand the AI's thinking, finding it both hostile and friendly, and extremely strange.

He continued by asking:

"If it's just about killing me... shouldn't you have been able to do it easily?"

"What's the point of going through all this trouble?"

"Is it so that I can possess this power?"

"What exactly do 'humans' and 'gods' mean?"

"Is this the kind of ability you're referring to as a gift?"

"You knew I could do these things?"

"You know about my awakened memories? What kind of riddle are you playing!?"

"Whose awakened memories are these?!"

Zhou Ying's smile widened even more:
"I can't say."

"But as for the significance of your question..."

You'll find out sooner or later.

Jiang Chuan wanted to say something, but the white space he was in immediately burst into color again.

He returned once again to the ruins of the research institute where he had fought Zhou Ying*2.

He saw Qin Qing, covered in bite marks, rush towards one of Zhou Ying's with a syringe filled with green medicine.

And at this moment...

The countdown in front of him suddenly flew by.

【00:00:00】!
[021010101D Jiangchuan, successfully cleared level 10];
Congratulations on successfully completing the game!

sizzle-

Jiang Chuan, I look forward to seeing you again in the future.

(End of this chapter)