Origin Paradise!

"If we capture you, we can definitely sell you for a good price. Be prepared to owe Chu Fuqiang a favor."

The echoes lingered in my ears as fragments of alloy smashed holes half a person high into the walls of the ballroom.

Consultant Gu lowered his head and touched his abdomen, his palm dripping with blood. The molten metal had failed to withstand the high amount of true damage and various buffs, rendering the Silver Body's 30% damage reduction against attacks from lower-level life forms virtually useless.

Corrosion and decay enter the body.

The deadly poison was rapidly reducing his health.

The Devouring Spirit takes away energy.

The Heartless Death Curse weakens overall defense.

……

These setbacks nearly took half of Consultant Gu's life.

Without a moment's hesitation, Jiang He chose to risk close combat to expand his gains. Even an executor doesn't have the authority to know all the information about other players. Origin wouldn't favor those with authority to that extent, but this opponent was worth the risk.

Its metal manipulation ability can upgrade the Dawn People, and its unique alloy structure can enhance its core ability—the Sword Scale Snail Dragon Armor. For Jiang He, the latter is even more significant than this rebellion.

"How embarrassing."

Consultant Gu quickly pulled out half of an exceptionally exquisite Xuan paper talisman. He turned his face away in pain, unable to bear watching the Shrinking Earth to an Inch talisman being burned and consumed any longer.

In the blink of an eye, Consultant Gu disappeared from the spot.

Just before the talisman was fully activated, Jiang He used the Beast Eye ability on it.

"Do you think half a fine talisman will allow you to escape the fortress?"

Jiang He arrived at the broken wall. The Eye of the Beast had not failed, which meant that the prey had not run out of the kilometer range.

On the rooftop of the building opposite the conference hall, Advisor Gu ran wildly along the low wall of the rooftop. The life and death of the commander was important, but it was not as important as the life of a silver-level metal controller.

Jiang He pulled out the Crimson Baptism. This time, the Möbius Blood Shadow was kneaded into a bullet casing by the Transformation of Force and placed on the sniper bullet. Although he lost the blessing of the Gun Master, this was not the key point at all.

boom!

All three shooting skills were unleashed simultaneously.

The bullet pierced the air, instantly crossing the street between the buildings.

On the rooftop, Gu Wei's hair stood on end. A bullet flew past his side, and he immediately remembered his opponent's ability to move, so he quickly rolled to the side.

The next moment, Jiang He suddenly appeared, swung his gun and smashed it down, shattering the low wall of the rooftop into pieces.

Why do you have to pursue me?

Consultant Gu took off running, the metal wire grabbing the elevator shaft on the opposite rooftop. He leaped straight into the air, his condition severely deteriorating, his blood poisoning rampant. If the dosage increased by several times, he would probably die a violent death. As for the commander's situation, it was simply a matter of fate.

"You'll know if you don't run away."

Jiang He took a step forward, his right palm piercing the low wall of the opposite rooftop. He followed his prey across the street, then pulled out the Whale Song revolver with his left hand and fired six shots in quick succession, causing the opponent to stagger.

Both sides quickly ran out of the college area, and the bustling commercial district was right below them. The incident at the college did not affect the constant flow of people here, or rather, both sides tacitly blocked the news as the dominant force.

The low wall collapsed again, and stones fell, causing angry shouts and curses from citizens on the street.

"Are you crazy? I'm calling the National Security Agency!"

"Wait, it sounds like there's a fight going on!"

Chapter 226 Commander's Death

At the same time, in the college building.

On the stairs of the emergency exit, the commander retreated step by step.

In the dim light, Mr. A pulled the rapier from the back of the last guard, blood dripping down, and he turned his head to reveal eyes of the same color.

Three top-tier superhumans were slaughtered in a single encounter; the enemy was a dark nobleman with a dominant wind-based speed superhuman ability.

clang!

The commander slammed into the stairwell door. Instead of turning around, he reached into his pocket, took out a cigarette, and lit it.

“Mr. Malkawi, is it that the scenery of your city is not good enough, or is there some kind of benefit that the Director of Security has that I am unaware of, which is so attractive to you, a vampire viscount?”

Mr. A shook off the blood from his sword and stepped up the stairs like an old man taking a walk.

"I know you're stalling for time, waiting for the genius girl from the Ai family to activate the fortress interceptor, but it's pointless."

Mr. A sheathed his sword and stood by the stairwell window, beckoning the other person over.

"In fact, Xidu can no longer be considered an urban ruin. Although it is not as good as a fortress, I still have some planning ability."

"To be honest, we so-called dark creatures are actually divided into two factions."

"One is to leave, and the other is to stay."

The commander took a step forward, and when he heard "Fortress Interceptor," his expression immediately turned blank, with only the firelight at his fingertips trembling slightly.

"Oh? I didn't know there was such a saying."

Mr. A laughed and said, "My inclination is to stay. Since we are going to stay, we will inevitably have to compete with humans for living space. However, I am pessimistic about the outcome of generations of enmity between the two sides, because the upper limit of the supernatural power here has not reached the point where individuals can ignore the collective."

"Human beings have a precipitous lead over us in terms of reproductive and adaptive capabilities. For example, I have never understood the Witter network, which is why we built a special park for it."

The commander, puffing on his cigarette, said, “You have a positive attitude towards challenges. I’ve seen many people like that; even if they didn’t become superhumans, they still achieved something.”

Mr. A laughed it off, saying, "So war is wrong."

"What's the password...?" The commander glanced at the corpses of several guards.

"You're really joking."

Mr. A continued, “Unlike wild beasts, we do not harbor an uncontrollable hatred for humans. On the contrary, we both possess the wisdom to communicate. It is too blind to compete for living space. I believe that we should join hands to regain control of this world, or at least not be confined to urban ruins and fortresses.”

"I will become the Speaker of the Council, and then join the Fortress Council as a Dark Creature. The Council itself is a coordination among participants, which is reasonable. I will work with my kin who are willing to follow me, as well as like-minded humans, to eliminate enemies who are hostile to our common future, whether they are Dark Creatures or humans."

The commander remained silent for a moment, then continued, "The preconceived notion that you appear alongside wild beasts has led to a zero-trust game between the two sides, and the war race will not stop."

"So we must use war to end war." Mr. A earnestly invited, "The commander of the First Army is dead. No matter who killed him, he is dead. If we want to completely control the Ninth Army, we can only do it with you. The Great Expedition is imminent. As long as Xidu annexes the army, I can move into the fortress. I can swear by any means you are willing to believe that we both have a bright future."

The commander quietly smoked his cigarette.

The aftermath of a rebellion, gaining trust, how to become the Speaker of Parliament—all these things are open to discussion.

Mr. A maintained his smile, waiting for the other party's reply.

Outside the window, hundreds of mech units arrived and launched a pincer attack on the Fallen Cult and the Butcher family. Snakehead was already struggling to defend against the two warrior-type mechs.

But just half a minute later, the situation reversed. The Fortress Interceptor was activated and launched a fierce attack on the mech forces and the personal guard battalion. The genius girl Ai Yun, piloting the behemoth, mercilessly trampled to death the Ai family head and other council members and dignitaries.

Mr. A laughed and said, "Ai Yun is actually my person in disguise. You will definitely use her. If you have to say, it's all fate. The boy who could have seen through the disguise died early, saving me a lot of trouble."

"Feel sorry."

"……what?"

The commander finished his cigarette: "I reject your proposal and have no intention of joining forces with the Dark Nobles."

“We can talk,” Mr. A said patiently.

The commander tossed away the cigarette butts. “I love money and women, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. To be honest, I’ve been with all the most beautiful female cadets in the history of the military academy. That’s enough to fill half a platoon. Your bright future sounds great, but I can’t see that far ahead.”

Mr. A said gently, "Think of it this way: the Great Expedition is inevitable. Without you, the various tribes, families, and large settlements will fight on their own, and the casualties will be heavy. You are only enduring humiliation for the greater good."

The commander laughed and pointed at the other man. “You’re trying to persuade a soldier to surrender, but the word ‘surrender’ doesn’t exist in my dictionary. I’m not going to be a clown in a circus. Dying at the hands of dark creatures is a fitting way for a commander to die. Go ahead and do it. If I leave alive, I’ll definitely make sure you’re dead.”

A brief silence.

"What a pity." Mr. A was not angry, but simply nodded. He was prepared for the countless setbacks that would inevitably occur on the road to achieving his goal.

The commander was beheaded by a rapier.

The leader of the Cult of Depravity appeared and took away the head of the deceased.

The battle beneath the conference building was nearing its end; the commander's head appeared, crushing the last resistance.

Mr. A arrived at the ballroom and meticulously examined the traces of the fight. Consultant Gu and Jiang He were both people he needed to pay attention to, as their strengths were unpredictable.

[This station reports: A battle between supernatural beings has occurred over the commercial district. Citizens are urged not to continue gathering nearby and to evacuate in an orderly manner. The Survey Corps has requested assistance.]

[Evening News: The two individuals involved are the president of the Civil Order Association and the deputy director of logistics at the National Security Agency. This incident is suspected to be a covert operation by the National Security Agency, and the relevant departments of the Government Administration have initiated an investigation into the Civil Order Association.]

[CCTV Studio: We have invited special commentator Granny Yin and Ms. Mia Straulen, who will be holding a concert the day after tomorrow. Both are powerful superhumans and will provide a professional and detailed analysis of this event. We welcome the public to watch.]

Mr. A looked up and saw a giant screen on the opposite building broadcasting a battle taking place in the sky above the business district. Flying swords and fireballs were exchanging blows, creating a spectacular scene.

"Sigh, there's no such thing as a boomerang that fast."

Mr. A sighed. The commander had just said he wouldn't be a clown before he died, and this happened right away. If you want to see what the two of them are capable of, just look up. There's no need to check the scene at all.

……

Inside a high-end hotel in a commercial district.

More than twenty players gathered together, with the young guild leader of the Xiaochen Guild staring intently out the window.

The gambling event was not over yet, and many students were still playing hide-and-seek in the forest. The young guild leader brought the guild members out to relax. Because someone had swindled 1 billion, he chose to refuse to go to the ball to avoid facing the commander directly.

"Everyone, prepare to move."

"President, that's two silver coins."

"We might not be able to win."

"If you ask me, let's forget about it."

The youth association president ignored the objections. Of course he knew that the bastard was not easy to deal with, but the opportunity for a battle between silver-level experts was right in front of him. Whether it was to avenge the vice president, rebuild his prestige, or give an explanation to the three giants who had been cheated out of money, he had no other choice.

Chapter 227 Battle

The business district is shrouded in night.

Thousands of citizens on the street looked up, watching two figures flashing rapidly between the high-rise buildings. Not far away was the Forgotten Life Hotel, which had just completed its initial renovation. Its dilapidated rooftop and low wall forced Consultant Gu to slow down.

"Have you had enough trouble?"

Consultant Gu dodged a bullet by tilting his head, his expression slightly annoyed. Countless fine alloy wires stretched out beneath his feet, connecting the Forgotten Life Hotel and the office building. In the eyes of countless citizens, he seemed to be floating in mid-air.

"That depends on whether you've run enough."

As Jiang He stood atop the office building, he put away his sniper rifle, and hundreds of crimson fireballs rose around him. With a forward gesture, the fireballs missed their mark.

The night sky above the commercial street resembled a meteor shower, and the citizens reacted with enthusiastic exclamations of amazement to the fireworks display.

Boom boom boom!

After becoming a mid-level ability user, the power of the fireball increased by 50%, and the required energy value was reduced to 10 points per ball. The cluster explosion expanded the depth and range of its destructive power, making it look like a small sun rising in mid-air.

Flames filled the sky, the booming sound of explosions echoed, and all the glass in the surrounding streets shattered, scattering like spilled ink. Onlookers scattered and fled, screams rising and falling.

As the flames subsided, hundreds of palm-sized alloy shields floated in front of Advisor Gu, forming a two-layer defense. Hafnium alloy is the most heat-resistant, with a melting point of over 4,000 degrees Celsius under standard atmospheric pressure. The outer layer used this to withstand the fireball bombardment, while the inner layer used micro-lattice alloy to absorb kinetic energy. An attack that was enough to kill multiple high-level ability users in one strike did not cause any injuries.

shhhhhh!

Thousands upon thousands of alloy swords shot through the air.

Jiang He activated his stance at the edge of the office building, his body covered in sword-scale dragon armor. He forcefully smashed through the dense rain of swords, charging swiftly on thin alloy lines. In an instant, he closed in and unleashed a sweeping shot, the spearhead gleaming with a chilling light.

clang!

It sounded like someone was ringing a loud bell deep in the mountains.

Consultant Gu suddenly leaped to three meters tall, unleashing his skill Iron Eating Transformation. His body became quite bulky, yet due to the properties of the thin alloy, it was actually exceptionally light. He raised his arms, and like an iron-eating beast, he withstood the close-range sweeping attack.

Perfect-grade, ultimate defense model - iron-eating.

Dangdang Dangdang!

Jiang He thrust his spear repeatedly, and because the spear had the "Swift Kill" attribute, which increased his attack speed by 40%, the silver spear light intertwined in mid-air, creating a dazzling afterimage.

The flashing spearheads came like a storm, and Gu Gu gritted his teeth, constantly using his arms and alloy shield to defend himself.

"You really are a master of technique."

"If it weren't for the fact that you, Lord Tank, are already dead."

With each shot, the true damage left conspicuous gun holes in the iron-eating body. The internal energy was like an undercurrent of a storm, squeezing the prey's space to move. With each strike, the balance between offense and defense shifted slightly.

Bang!