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

Chapter 196 I detonated the nuclear bomb, and we all perished together.

Chapter 196 I detonated the nuclear bomb, and we all perished together.
After the meeting ended, Jiang Chuan returned to his dormitory and took out his phone.

I saw several friend requests.

He accepted their requests one by one, adding these colleagues from Yanjing, with whom he had shared life and death, to his friend list.

Dong Xing'an: [Brother Chuan, I finally added this friend!]

Dong Xing'an: [Looking forward to seeing you all in Yanjing!]

Dong Xing'an: [Our sincere cooperation this time has laid a solid foundation for friendship. We should have more exchanges in the future!]

Jiangchuan: [[smile]].

Jiangchuan: [[ok]].

Besides the fat guy Dong Xing'an, Zheng Yang and the androgynous girl Wu Xin also added Jiang Chuan as a friend.

Wu Xin didn't speak, but Zheng Yang raised a question that had been bothering him for a long time.

Zheng Yang: [How exactly did you manage to do it in the end?]

Jiang Chuan: [I detonated a nuclear bomb, perishing together with them.]

Zheng Yang: [!?]

Zheng Yang: [Where did they get the nuclear bomb?]

Jiang Chuan: [I was just joking.]

Zheng Yang: [...]

Jiang Chuan: [We'll still be opponents in the fourth stage. You'll see how I did it then.]

Zheng Yang stared at the message Jiang Chuan had sent on her phone screen, paused for a moment, then smiled: [OK, waiting for you guys to come to Yanjing.]

Jiang Chuan put down his phone and took a deep breath.

Even though the crisis has been resolved and the third phase of training has come to an end, Jiang Chuan is still far from relaxed.

He sat on the edge of the bed in the moonlight, his relaxed expression turning somewhat serious.

Although the AI Nine Lines has now completely fallen silent, Jiang Chuan clearly understands...

The Nine Lines will surely return one day.

What opportunity will he have to return?
"Nine Paths' abilities are undeniably powerful... but also extremely dangerous."

"Capable of forcing humanity to choose to restart the Nine Paths..."

"Doesn't that mean that human civilization will face a huge catastrophe in the future?"

"Even under the pressure of the artificial intelligence crisis, we must restart the massive catastrophe of the Nine Lines..."

"What kind of crisis would that be?"

"..."

Could this be related to the 'gods' he mentioned?

Jiang Chuan recalled the things he had discussed with Shen Jing a few months ago.

He recalled the issue of "camps" that Li Yu had repeatedly emphasized to him.

In addition to that, Jiang Chuan thought of some other things.

For example, the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum is about to be excavated, and the emperors of various dynasties have not awakened their memories.

Jiang Chuan always felt that these seemingly trivial events were all connected to each other.

As Jiang Chuan pondered, his thoughts drifted elsewhere:
"Jiuxing seems to know who my awakened memories belong to..."

"The gift he mentioned should be this spatial ability."

"But the question is, how did Jiu Xing know that?"

Jiang Chuan thought and thought but still couldn't come up with an answer.

But he knew at least one thing.

Just as Li Yu said at the time, as his strength gradually improves, the answers to these mysteries will eventually appear before him.

……

As time went by, more and more trainees broke through the ninth level and completed the third stage of training.

In the seventh level, they fought against experts from other organizations for the first time; in the eighth level, they matched up with even more experts to fight each other; and in the ninth level, they cooperated with difficulty and discovered the hidden clues behind the zombie crisis in the virtual reality city of X.

Based on the diaries in the sixth level, the Death Hospital, and the documents in a silver box, they gradually pieced together the ins and outs of the entire zombie crisis before the establishment of the containment facility.

And all of this that happened in the third phase of virtual reality...

We should start with Fan Lisheng.

Fan Lisheng was originally a middle-level employee at the Biochemical Research Institute. He accidentally discovered the human experiments being conducted by the institute, but the institute also discovered his discovery. Fan Lisheng then spent an inhuman period at the institute, being used as a test subject for many experiments.

After that, the virus leaked from the research institute, causing a zombie crisis to break out. Fan Lisheng, however, had already been infected with the zombie virus in his body and crawled out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood. He slowly built this shelter, which is why his blood can be used to make zombie delay agents.

And this is the real challenge of level nine.

The shelter, which was originally their means of survival, has become a prison fraught with danger.

Everyone in the asylum is an enemy who wants to kill you.

Especially the combat squad members in the internment camps, who are not very useful in other levels, become quite troublesome once they become the enemy.

in this way……

The trainees fought tooth and nail in the ninth round, racking their brains to assassinate Fan Lisheng, and only then did the battle end.

However, after the exhilarating battle, just when they thought they had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, they unexpectedly encountered a new level—

【(Bonus Level) Level 10: Death and Rebirth】

Although it felt like torture, most people still planned to strike while the iron was hot and challenge this bonus level to see just how difficult it was.

The students were very confident, believing that having overcome the ninth level, they would definitely be able to conquer the tenth level in one fell swoop!

Who isn't a genius?

But when they saw the gatekeeper boss wearing a white lab coat... their eyes widened.

Even in virtual reality, one can still feel that oppressive feeling, just like that of a physical entity.

Under such circumstances, let alone passing the test, they wouldn't even be able to reach Zhou Ying.

That impenetrable barrier, those indestructible wind blades... Although it only has two skills, when combined, these two skills create a boss that can be described as invincible.

Countless challenges have only resulted in one failure.

Even if their bodies weren't cut open by the wind blades, their internal organs would still be ruptured.

With repeated attempts and repeated failures, he even dreamed every night of seeing that white-clad demon on the 19th floor of the biochemical research institute.

For a time, training institutions across the country were in dire straits.

"If you don't want us to pass the level, just say so!"

"This is a fucking two-skill cycle, absolute defense and one-hit kill, who can beat this setup?!"

"Inhuman! Inhuman! It was supposed to be only nine levels, how come there's a tenth level?!"

"Who will finally break through the tenth level?!"

Although level 10 is clearly marked as an "additional level," it is not mandatory to complete it.

But for the students, if it's not broken, they feel like something is missing.

Moreover, this additional level isn't entirely without its advantages; once you clear it, you can reduce the total completion time by two hours.

Everyone can see their ranking, and with such a covert competition, it's no wonder that very few people actually give up on level ten.

Besides, no matter how difficult the virtual reality level is, it is still a level in the end. You can't just give them an unsolvable level to break, can you?
For all these reasons, during the final period of the third phase, the topics that trainees from various institutions talked about all day long were related to the tenth level.

In such a heated discussion environment, and after countless attempts, the tenth level was finally broken.

The first to break through the additional pass was the Shu region organization.

Then came Henan, followed by the Chang'an institutions...

Then, the breakthroughs came like an explosion...

After the pioneering teams in each branch successfully overcame their challenges, their experience became a guiding light for other trainees.

Before the end of the third phase, thanks to the sharing of information, as many as 70-80% of the trainees had already passed the tenth level.

But they didn't have time to celebrate.

Because after the trainees from various institutions completed the tenth level, they all saw how other figures completed the level in the ending scene.

When they first saw the scene, they were fine, since their ideas were all similar, and they all completed the action by timing it between skill releases. It was just that in some details, the figures in the scene were more perfect.

But when they saw that the completion date was "October 22nd", the situation suddenly changed.

This breakthrough team has sparked a wave of discussion in various institutions!

"Is this the first team to clear the level? Why are there six of them?"

"Putting aside the question of how there were six people, how did they manage to clear the tenth level so quickly? Is the date wrong?"

"Which organization do these people belong to? The guy who did the killing last one seemed pretty cool..."

"I suspect that this is just a theoretical time to break through the barrier. For example, the theoretical time for the second stage, the Bronze Man Formation, is 3 minutes and 20 seconds."

“That makes sense. Even the teachers don’t know, and they can’t even see the faces clearly… It’s very likely just a result of calculation.”

"The fourth phase is about to begin. When we get to Yanjing, we'll find out whether this is the theoretical timeframe or which branch it belongs to."

They were unaware that the powerful boss they perceived was actually a weakened version.

If the intensity were the same as before, with both alphas brought up, I wonder if the other trainees would be able to break through the tenth level in the remaining time of the third stage.

However, after seeing those figures, many people began to look forward to their trip to Yanjing.

It wasn't just curiosity about those six figures, but also anticipation for the grand spectacle of the fourth stage.

The five best individuals from institutions across the country will gather in Yanjing to compete!
……

11 month 10 day.

Beijing. Feng Xiaobo did not receive any accountability or punishment from higher authorities, which was unexpected, but also reasonable.

The rampage that Jiu Xing went on was something no one could have imagined before.

In particular, the outcome of the handling of the case involving the nine banks will, to some extent, affect the division of responsibility for Feng Xiaobo.

However, since the punishment has not yet been handed down, it is most likely that it will not be.

At this moment, Feng Xiaobo and Wang Xuejun were drinking in a chaotic, hole-in-the-wall restaurant. They had barely touched their food, but they had already downed more than half of the bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor).

Wang Xuejun took a sip of wine:

"ha--!"

"I'm so happy with this taste!"

He picked up a peanut and popped it into his mouth: "Old Feng, excluding this time, you still owe me 28 drinks."

Feng Xiaobo waved his hand helplessly: "Okay, okay, alcohol is no problem, the only problem is that you don't have time."

"By the way, how far along is your project?"

When will we have the finished product?

Wang Xuejun was about to speak, but then shook his head: "No, I really can't talk about that project."

Feng Xiaobo said, "You're still not drunk."

Wang Xuejun glanced at him and said, "You can't say anything even if you've had too much to drink."

"Let's talk about the training."

"..."

Wang Xuejun chewed on a peanut as he spoke:
“The number of trainees in various institutions is at least thirty, and some even have as many as ninety. If you only send five people here, what about the other students?”

Feng Xiaobo lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, exhaled, and said:
"Don't be fooled by the fact that they are all S-level elites. If you can find five people with real potential in a place, that's already pretty good."

"Those who are not good at fighting, or whose strength is insufficient, are just stepping stones for others here. Why discourage them?"

"I've said it many times: the goal of our training group is to train the elite of the elite."

"Even if there are omissions, there's nothing we can do but optimize them later."

"Besides, with virtual reality involved, these children will be able to watch the live broadcast, so it won't be a problem."

Wang Xuejun said "Oh," and then raised his glass again: "One sip."

Feng Xiaobo: "Come on."

With a "clink," the glasses collided, and the wine swayed.

After taking a sip of wine, Feng Xiaobo asked again, "I heard you were in a hurry to call Jiang Chuan to headquarters?"

Wang Xuejun looked up at him, surprised, and asked, "You knew all that?"

Feng Xiaobo nodded: "Old Song mentioned it to me today."

"Since Jiang Chuan is coming, I should meet him too."

Wang Xuejun immediately understood and then said, "You know something about the progress of that project."

"If we don't hurry up and get Jiang Chuan over here, I'm afraid it will be very difficult for us to help him study his abilities."

"At that time, Xu Shan and I will both have to go to the outskirts of Beijing... so in terms of time..."

Feng Xiaobo smiled and interrupted Wang Xuejun: "Do you think I don't know you?"

"Isn't it because Jiang Chuan's ability is unique?"

"What do you mean, 'help him study his abilities'? You just want to study his abilities, don't you?"

Wang Xuejun gave a wry smile: "It's all, it's all."

Looking at Wang Xuejun's expression, Feng Xiaobo also sighed and said, "Jiang Chuan's progress is comparable to those top-tier athletes."

"If every batch of trainees could have a promising talent like Jiang Chuan, we probably wouldn't have to worry about a lack of elite combat power."

Wang Xuejun took a sip of his drink and said, "Everything will be alright."

"This episode is about to end. How are the candidates for the next episode coming along?"

Feng Xiaobo nodded: "The lists from all over the country have been submitted, and the screening will be completed in a few more days."

"Moreover, in these nearly four months, there have been quite a few promising talents. Although they are not rated S, they have shown their potential in some events."

“Such promising talents will also be considered this time.”

"Including some of the special skill groups, the way those kids use their abilities is truly unexpected..."

At this point, Wang Xuejun suddenly seemed to remember something and interrupted Feng Xiaobo:
"Hey Lao Feng, why are you only picking young people?"

"Why not someone older? Look at our current field team, there are quite a few older people among them."

Feng Xiaobo continued, "But there are more younger experts, they are more malleable, and they improve faster!"

"Leave the older ones to the Ministry of War!"

At this point, the two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.

……

the other side.

Jiang Chuan walked alone in the corridor bathed in moonlight.

His eyes gleamed with excitement, for tonight he had finally accomplished the feat of controlling five mice simultaneously.

While Jiang Chuan was excited about his breakthrough, he also lamented the difference in talent.

Ten days ago, Zhong Huahua had already mastered the ability to control five mice simultaneously...

However, Jiang Chuan's progress during this period is not limited to his mental strength.

His skill in wielding a dagger has improved by leaps and bounds; even Li Yi said he's getting better and better.

In addition to manipulating daggers, he also has the ability to manipulate space.

Jiang Chuan knew he still had a lot of room for improvement in this regard.

On the one hand, his methods of manipulating space were still too superficial; he could only shorten space but could not extend it. Although it seemed like a simple antonym, he really couldn't figure it out.

On the other hand, my physical fitness needs to be further improved.

Using spatial manipulation is extremely physically and mentally taxing; after a dozen or so uses, the body becomes overwhelmed.

It seems like a clever trick, but it shouldn't be used too frequently.

As Jiang Chuan walked down the corridor, he pondered how to train himself...

But as soon as he turned the corner on the third floor, he crashed headfirst into a solid wall.

"Forehead……"

Jiang Chuan snapped out of his daze and realized that the wall was actually Cao Zhigang's...

He rubbed his forehead and asked:
"Teacher Cao? What's wrong?"

Cao Zhigang saw Jiang Chuan and laughed, "You're back to the dorm so late!?"

"Going to do extra training again?"

Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "Ah... it's not really extra training, just regular training."

Cao Zhigang was taken aback upon hearing this.

Jiang Chuan's voice came again: "It's so late, Teacher Cao, is there anything you need me to tell you?"

Cao Zhigang snapped out of his daze and said, "You're going to Yanjing tomorrow!"

Jiang Chuan was taken aback: "Me? I'm going tomorrow?"

"So urgent?"

Cao Zhigang nodded:
"The training here isn't very effective anymore. Go to the technical team at headquarters in Yanjing first, and someone will make arrangements for you there!"

Jiang Chuan immediately remembered that Wang Xuejun from the technical team had told him to contact them first after he arrived, so they could help him develop this spatial capability.

Moreover, the promised custom-made equipment for the artisan team was also fulfilled at that time.

Jiang Chuan nodded: "Okay!"

What time will I be tomorrow?

"Do I need to prepare anything?"

Cao Zhigang said, "Just bring some changes of clothes, don't worry about anything else!"

As he said this, Cao Zhigang smiled again, patted Jiang Chuan on the shoulder, and said:

"It's not like you don't need to prepare at all... you need to be mentally prepared!"

"There are quite a few people waiting for you at headquarters!"

Hearing this, Jiang Chuan was completely confused, but before he could ask anything, Cao Zhigang said again:

"Alright, you won't be alone in Yanjing for too long!"

"I'll be taking four other people with me then!"

"See you in Yanjing then!"