It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"Use suppressive firepower and pursue her in the same manner as when we first attacked the Donut Warrior. However, be vigilant of her movements at all times and don't give her any chances to launch a surprise attack."

The initial attack was the same tactic used against Qianhua. Generally speaking, it was to gradually force the opponent into a predetermined area and launch an offensive that was more advantageous for oneself.

"She's completely different than she was at the beginning. In such an open space, we might not have a chance of winning. Where are we going to force her to go?"

Someone in the crowd immediately raised doubts, and Death quickly replied,

"Of course, there are surefire ways to win. A well-designed strategy can easily ensure victory for the side with the greater overall combat power."

"As I said earlier, open areas may not necessarily be to our advantage. Her close combat ability is truly exceptional. If we engage her at close range, the possibility of failure is very high. Therefore, I have good news for you. One of us already possesses a single-sided barrier of quantum life forms."

The Quantum Lifeform Single-Sided Barrier, in short, focuses on the last four words. It's a protective barrier that allows ammunition to be fired from one side, while being difficult to break from the other.

This barrier is exceptionally powerful, with each layer boasting a defensive strength sufficient to withstand the entire city. There are seven layers in total. After each layer is breached, it is rapidly repaired. Its principle relies on a continuous supply of energy. A large organism, transformed into quantum life, is sacrificed, and a human is thrown into it. The person then transforms into a quantum ghost, fused with the barrier. Using its own devices, it absorbs the entire city's fixed energy.

No one would want to sacrifice a life. So who on earth is it that has this thing?

It was an armor that had recently been labeled a "traitor" by the company. He had no grudge against Bai Lin, but he wore it anyway because the consciousness chip of the owner of the purple armor had been forcibly implanted in his mind.

That’s right, it was the resentful guy whose brother was killed in front of Bai Lin and who was then thrown to death by Bai Lin.

Having endured such pain and hatred, even if he were reborn, he had no intention of living. He only wanted to ensure Bai Lin's complete death. Now, he was a bloodhound, biting and tearing at his target without reservation.

If this barrier were deployed, the location they needed to force Bai Lin into would be very simple. They needed a confined space that could hold Bai Lin captive, and that wasn't too large. This way, they could simply fire at her and kill her without any risk, completely eliminating the possibility of her using her full strength to counterattack and kill the pursuers.

"Let's go, hunt the beasts."

With hunters leading the team, armed with hunting rifles, and frantic dogs, this city was far more suitable for hunting than the deep forest. With just one command from the God of Death, the offensive began again.

The constant barrage of various laser cannons, sometimes like thunderbolts, sometimes like targeted strikes, all struck Bai Lin without exception. The elevated highway collapsed instantly, and Bai Lin had no choice but to cling to the crooked, shattered structure and sprint. She cast aside a dump truck damaged by the weightlessness and jumped into the adjacent building.

The pursuing beams devoured the heavens and earth, leaving Bai Lin with virtually no chance to fight back. The enemy seemed to fully grasp the situation, positioning themselves and suppressing Bai Lin from a safe distance. The dense firepower was like a net trapping an animal, gradually converging, leaving Bai Lin unable to exert any strength and feeling increasingly suffocated.

Then, the first shot landed. Smoke began to billow from the right rear half of the Donut Warrior's carapace. Her weightless body slammed against the building, shattering much of it. She plummeted to the ground, seemingly running in a panic. The scene was like witnessing a mysterious giant monster suddenly emerging from the ocean, successfully injuring many with a single blow.

She can be defeated, she is also a human being!

In this mood, the pursuers' morale rose significantly. Like a frenzy, they brandished their guns with increasing frenzy as their fear gradually subsided. Then, a second cannon, and a third, were fired at her.

Most of the city was engulfed in artillery fire, and the Donut Warrior's body became increasingly damaged. Bai Lin's exposed body was in a terrifying state. She leaped onto a streetlight and launched herself into the air.

Chapter 933 Promya

Afterward, her body, seemingly unsteady from the severe damage to her carapace, faltered. After a flash of gunfire in the night, she descended into a massive black building. Its square shape resembled a warehouse, but the walls bore no traces of age, only an endless aura of murderous intent.

Since its creation, the Promia Experimental Site has been used for testing. It's constructed entirely of strong-interaction materials and incorporating a protective mechanism that prevents ordinary energy from breaking through its structure. Its surface is incredibly smooth, and no weapon currently within the city can destroy it. Furthermore, it's difficult to inflict damage, and only test weapons constructed from the same materials can do damage.

Therefore, it could freely test certain weapons, and even after so long, it still looked as good as new. This was because it was completely invulnerable to ordinary artillery fire. The high-intensity energy used to pursue Bai Lin, destroying most of the city, was merely a whisper to it.

However, due to cost issues and its complete dependence on humans, the technology was limited and gradually fell into disuse. Now, only this landmark remains.

And now, this small black square will become Bai Lin's coffin.

A team of four landed first and formed into groups. The first entered from the right, moving counterclockwise around the room, sweeping towards the corner opposite. The second moved in the opposite direction, blocking the other corner of the room... This was a traditional indoor inspection attack pattern, known as a "chamfered corner entry."

Our Bai Lin was about to dangle from the rooftop, attacking the second person who had just broken through the main entrance, when the Grim Reaper appeared from behind the doorway, taking their place. A flash of orange light flashed, and without warning, Bai Lin's body was flung deep into the building. Then, the engines behind the fourth person revved up. The traitor instantly grabbed Bai Lin's entire body, pinning him down and pushing him deeper into the room.

"Today, I will drag you down with me to die, freak. Your flesh will be shattered piece by piece, crumbling completely in excruciating pain. My brother and I will be waiting for you down there, and will continue to inflict endless pain on you. Now, you have just a dozen seconds to repent for your actions."

A vicious voice came from the opposite side. Bai Lin, under the mask of the donut warrior, had a puzzled look on her face, just like the words she said in a puzzled tone.

"You are……?"

These words seemed to cause a system shutdown, yet also to breach its defenses. The opponent froze for a moment, then, in a rage, flipped the switch. Then, with a sudden surge, Bai Lin was flung back. Rows of barriers appeared before Bai Lin. She stared at the barrier before her and hammered twice, but only managed to break through one layer. The barrier quickly closed again.

As if she realized her situation, she lowered her hands and looked across. Death also slowly walked to the barrier and said,

"Good judgment. Continuing to attack would only be a waste of energy. Now, do you want to quietly await your own death? Or do you have something to say to us?"

Bai Lin remained silent, lowering his head, as if he had accepted his fate. The other pursuers from outside also arrived at this moment. One of them stood up and said quickly,

"You're just a small company employee, why are you so scared? Now you're still trapped by us. Is it worth it to die like this?"

It seemed that because they had been suppressed for too long, when they saw that Bai Lin had been forced to this point and that they had already won, these people began to mock him. They raised their eyebrows and sighed.

"Look at all those people who supported you, the ones who tricked you into doing this. Don't you find it ridiculous? In the end, how come you were the only one arrested? Where are your companions?"

"Aren't you still abandoned?"

Obviously, normally, no one knew who was inside the Donut Warrior. They all thought it was the original Qianhua. Only the God of Death had some awareness. And at this moment, Bai Lin smiled and raised his head and replied,

"Abandoned? This word does have some meaning. I want to ask you, do you...know that you have been abandoned?"

The pursuers' mocking voices suddenly stopped. They were stunned, and then asked Bai Lin,

"You, what are you talking about? We were abandoned? How is that possible! We are people of very high status, at the top of the company."

Seeing that the other party fell into the trap so easily, Bai Lin couldn't help but become more interested. Her tone became more leisurely, even a little contemptuous, and she quickly said,

"Really? A very high-ranking position? Then you must know why so many companies have been fleeing the city since the last building robbery, right?"

"It's nothing more than eliminating the threat and keeping non-combatants out of the spotlight. What's the big deal?"

Someone quickly replied, and Bai Lin shook his finger, as if mocking him, and replied,

"Eliminate the threat and transfer the property? And some of your combat power has already been taken away. While the remaining combat power isn't too low, don't you find it strange?"

As he spoke, Bai Lin opened his arms and raised his voice again.

"We're being searched throughout the city and are trapped inside. Even if they need bodyguards, they don't need to take so many with them, right?"

"Those soldiers below didn't check carefully enough. We should have taken precautions in advance!"

This rebuttal was quite confident. After all, the staff below might not be able to control Bai Lin and the others. But Bai Lin still replied slowly,

"Then why not just let you investigate? With such a significant threat... the fact that we must withdraw some troops instead of just purging them already speaks volumes. They're already afraid."

"Have you not realized yet? Under what circumstances would that group of people take the initiative to kill someone of their own status? In that situation, information cannot be blocked. They have begun to give up their initiative in this city and begin to show weakness in this city that they once easily toyed with."

Bai Lin's voice was quite contagious. After all, what she said was the truth, and her desire to mock him came from the bottom of her heart. She loosened her grip.

"You didn't expect that, did you? Those great figures you once regarded as the pinnacle of power, so arrogant, have actually started to become timid."

Chapter 934 Extreme Specialization·Red Maple State

"And you, because they're afraid, are taking the final risk of staying. If you win, they'll just pat you on the back, come back and give you some rewards or something, and continue to manage the city. But if you lose, they'll completely disappear and give up everything."

Everyone was silent after hearing this. Even if they wanted to say something, it seemed that they were powerless to refute it.

Among them, some people clearly knew that everything Bai Lin said was true.

Before this mission, Death had been interviewed by the company. As one of the company's most effective tools, she was told the truth and allowed to choose which side to join.

"Which option do you prefer for the company?"

"Hmm... considering the benefits, it's definitely better to give it a try. If you go, you'll definitely be the one leading the charge. If we win, we'll definitely have more of the initiative when it comes to sharing the fruits of victory."

If they failed, the Death God, whom they had so carefully cultivated until now, would in reality be nothing more than a slightly more important chess piece. The executive didn't say this, but the Death God knew it clearly.

Of course, Death followed her heart and made the same choice as always. Even though she was confused, she didn't get a firm answer, nor did she find the most appropriate path. So, she stood there in silence.

The silence of the crowd was like a helpless agreement, and they could only listen to Bai Lin's voice, which sounded again.

"So what did they know that made them so scared? This was clearly just the first direct confrontation. Most of the time, we've been operating in the shadows."

"Yes! The company must have underestimated your strength. Let's eliminate you now. Anyway, you're at the end of your rope."

If you can't figure out a way out, then just keep going in circles. No matter how you look at it, the Donut Warrior is currently at low health. With that barrier between them, how can you really say anything about it?

After one person uttered this, the others immediately responded silently. They no longer listened to Bai Lin's words and stood together. A solemn and murderous atmosphere quickly filled the entire experimental field.

The gate to the experimental site slowly closed. The last glimmer of neon light in the city was completely consumed, leaving Bai Lin's visor. It was as if it had taken away the last glimmer of hope.

Heavy artillery was erected, and over ten heavy mechas launched a round-robin attack. Light instantly filled the entire space.

Storm Impact, a firing mode employed when fire suppression reaches saturation and requires ensuring the enemy is completely engulfed in fire for a prolonged period, delivers continuous, relentless firepower in waves, like a torrential downpour, hence the name. And Bai Lin, at this moment, was being baptized by this torrential downpour.

Endless light and fire continued for an eternity, engulfing everything, leaving no one to suspect any living creatures beyond. Finally, the attack slowly subsided. Their combined output was too high, making it impossible to confirm whether any creatures survived the blaze. Furthermore, the barrier remained untouched. There was no way the enemy could survive.

But as the light faded and the smoke drifted, a figure appeared before them. No trace of the mecha remained, but the figure still emanated a strong red light. They pulsed like living, breathing creatures, emitting a heartbeat-like engine sound.

The dark armor was bathed in a crimson glow, its distorted, sharp edges highlighting the metal's sharp edge. The blazing heat was palpable even through the barrier.

Her body remained motionless, but the heat within her heart, along with the light in her eyes, surged to the heavens, a feeling that anyone who saw her could deeply understand. The powerful flames erupting from beneath the broken wings behind her made all this even more vivid.

Burst Mode: Extreme Specialization: Red Maple State

The wall behind them had already been broken through by their repeated attacks, leaving a lot of damage. The city light shining through it was not as bright as Bai Lin standing in the center. Under the dazed eyes of the crowd, she slowly walked forward and asked casually,

"This, seems to be a tactical shooting called Storm Impact? That's too bad. Those who know it's a storm, but those who don't know it might think it's just drizzle."

"You...who are you!"

Someone was so frightened that he didn't even bother asking what method Bai Lin used, because asking that way was meaningless. Bai Lin just looked at the flames coming out of his hands, and said, as if he didn't care about the other person at all.

"Me? At best, I'm just a subordinate of someone who intimidates those powerful figures. With that said, I think you can understand a little bit why they fled, right?"

"We were not within your predictions. We appeared suddenly, with methods you could not predict, methods that defied common sense. We are like aliens, or beings from another world. Therefore, no matter what you do, it will be in vain. Because..."

"You know nothing about us. You are nothing but caged birds imprisoned in this city."

Some of the condescending words were tinged with indifference. It was a kind of pity, even more of a sadness, completely at odds with Bai Lin's fiery aura, yet it felt like something she could say.

She sighed, as if feeling a sense of helplessness about what she was about to do. However, she continued to walk forward with a firm step. At this moment, the people on the other side of the barrier also realized what was happening.

"Fire! And, open the door!"

It might not take long to open the door to this laboratory. But Bai Lin, now, was undoubtedly an incomprehensible being from the outside world. This moment seemed particularly long to everyone.

The blazing flames swung out with the impact of the fist, shattering all the flowing lights. It seemed that the barrier in front was destroyed in an instant with just one punch.

This is the ability of the extremely specialized Red Maple State, which increases the user's overall physical burden by completely expanding the heating device outward.

Chapter 935: Start a Train First

In this way, the capabilities of the entire armor can be further increased.

Although the increased burden made the Red Maple Form completely inferior to the Red Lotus Form in speed, even slower than normal, and even less satisfying to fight with, Bai Lin himself wasn't particularly fond of it, fundamentally, it could directly convert kinetic energy into even more destructive heat, making it perfectly suited for shattering the energy bodies attacking from others.

Fists flew, and the roar of machinery grew louder and louder under Bai Lin's powerful punches. The so-called lack of speed was only relative. In her eyes, these lasers could be easily destroyed.

To others, all that appeared was a flash of red light, followed by the complete rupture of the barrier, making it look like only one strike had been made.

Then, Bai Lin dodged the opponent's desperate downward sweep. A flood of hot flames erupted from the wings behind her, and with a leap, she instantly teleported to the rooftop. Then, she dove down, punch after punch, unleashing blazing flames that instantly destroyed several armored units.

Flames flowed like tassels, their light endlessly flaring and bursting with her fists, just like the maple forests of autumn. A dazzling array of red, orange, and crimson hues danced chaotically and endlessly in the wind. It was like a fleeting waterfall, or like dusk, yet it too was composed of the very substance of leaves, one by one.

She steadied herself, spun herself around at an incredible angle, and continued to punch. Flames engulfed everything, leaving behind only a pile of debris.

Watching the scene before her, Death felt as if she were dreaming. Rather, from the moment Bai Lin started speaking, she had already fallen into a dreamlike, even deeper confusion.

She seemed to have met a kind of person she couldn't understand, and also encountered a "power" she couldn't comprehend. In such a situation, she seemed to be at a loss as to what to do for a moment.

Bai Lin's figure appeared and disappeared from time to time. She stood in the wreckage, clasping her hands together, and replied wildly,

"That's really stupid! Haven't you ever thought about why you guys are chasing me and beating me up all of a sudden? If I didn't have to maintain my identity as a Donut Warrior and maintain a certain level of public support, I would have stopped wearing that stuff long ago. It's really thanks to you guys that I found a good place for myself."

The next moment, the sound of killing rang out again. She seemed to be doing her job casually, like crushing a bunch of insects, just like they used to treat those so-called ordinary people.

This might not have been the first time the Grim Reaper had felt the threat of impending death, but it was definitely the most powerless she had ever been. By the time she came to her senses, most of the people around her were dead or injured. One person had only an arm left, hanging from the crack of the slowly opening door.

She also clasped one hand tightly and instinctively raised her weapon, but then froze, unsure where to strike.

In this moment of hesitation, the door slowly opened, and she was left alone on the field. The flame-blazing mechanical armor appeared before the God of Death, and she seemed to be facing her own death.

The first punch shattered the weapon she was holding to protect herself, and also shattered her last bit of faith in resistance.

The second punch shattered the armor she was wearing and removed the last trace of her stiff demeanor.

Her fragile body tumbled from the rubble and collided with the wall behind her. Crimson blood flowed from her body and from her mouth. This seemed like an experience she hadn't had in a long time. And as Bai Lin's figure appeared before her again, it seemed like a fleeting experience.

Just as Bai Lin threw another punch without hesitation, a figure appeared between them. He was dressed in a black robe and wielded a huge, bladeless sword. It was none other than the old man, the teacher of the God of Death.

"teacher!"

Death, he cried out subconsciously. The old man seemed to be struggling to resist. He turned around and said to the other party in a difficult tone,

"Let's go!"

In the past, the Grim Reaper would have fought to the bitter end, but now, it seemed as if she had completely lost her will to fight. She stumbled to her feet and, like a girl, fled in panic.

The two who had been colliding fiercely also separated instantly. They stared at each other with serious expressions.

-

The Donut Soldiers were nowhere to be seen, but only the remains of the company's armor remained within the lab. This was crucial news, rapidly disseminated by all major media outlets. The public seemed to have seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and they began to resist the violent inspections. It seemed they had finally realized that they, too, could resist.

A riot erupted, a riot of outbursts of emotion. The order established by neon gradually crumbled, heading towards ruin.