dkrc Chapter 13 is just not going to follow the usual formula!
Chapter 13 is just not going to follow the usual formula!
In the real world, the underground command center of the pay-to-win project.
Having just undergone a lecture on "strategic thinking," the atmosphere in the command center was much more relaxed than before.
Several young analysts even dared to whisper among themselves about what kind of "surprise" Chen You would bring them this time entering the game.
Li Guoan stood in front of the huge monitoring screen, holding a cup of hot tea.
On the screen, Chen You's vital signs were as stable as a straight line, which made his tense nerves relax slightly.
money is not a problem.
As long as Chen You can safely become stronger and bring back more "miracles" that transcend the times, let alone one hundred million, even one hundred billion or one trillion, the country can afford it!
Just then, something unexpected happened!
The air distorted without warning next to the recliner made of a special alloy, which was specially prepared for Chen You and located in the very center of the room.
A deep shadow appeared out of thin air, as if an invisible rift had been torn open in space.
Immediately following was a deep, chilling bang!
boom!!!
A giant black wolf, the size of an adult brown bear, appeared from a meter in the air and then slammed heavily onto the hard alloy floor!
The impact was so great that it sent shivers down the spine of the entire command center!
"Alert! Level One Alert!"
"Unknown organism detected! Repeat! Unknown organism detected!"
The piercing alarm instantly shattered the peaceful atmosphere.
Everyone was terrified by this sudden turn of events, and several young analysts couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
However, this is just the beginning.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Five heavy thuds followed one after another as the five identical giant wolf carcasses fell from the same spot and piled up haphazardly before the horrified eyes of the crowd.
A strong smell of blood and an indescribable, foul odor instantly filled the entire enclosed space.
Six enormous corpses were piled up like a small mountain, their black hair still stained with hot, uncongealed blood, and their white fangs gleaming cruelly under the light.
The savage and brutal aura from another world rushed over, causing everyone to hold their breath.
"Quiet!"
Li Guoan roared, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.
Although his heart skipped a beat at the horrifying scene, his seasoned composure allowed him to regain his composure first.
"Plan Three! Proceed!"
At his command, the alloy door on one side of the command center slid open silently.
A team of personnel, already fully equipped and dressed in silver-white fully enclosed protective suits, rushed in quickly and orderly, pushing various instruments and specially made sealed transport boxes.
They had clearly practiced countless times; although everyone's movements were tense, there was no sign of panic.
"My God...this...this is a wolf?"
An old but excited voice rang out.
Academician Zhang Ping of the Institute of Biological Sciences pushed aside the guards blocking his way and stumbled to the edge of the isolation zone.
He leaned against the transparent bulletproof glass, his eyes shining as he stared at the pile of wolf carcasses, his whole body trembling slightly.
"Perfect sample! A completely new species! Quick! Get me a sample! I need live cells! No, fresh tissue sections will do!"
He was incoherent, his face flushed with excitement, and his expression was more like that of someone who had seen a priceless treasure than a terrifying monster.
Beside him, another elderly professor with gray hair—Qian Zhonghua, a leading figure in the field of materials science—seemed somewhat uninterested.
He glanced at the pile of mangled corpses before turning his gaze back to Chen You's data on the screen, his cloudy old eyes revealing an undisguised urgency.
"Old Zhang, don't worry, all this meat will be yours sooner or later." Qian Zhonghua's voice was a little hoarse.
Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually very impatient inside.
"Xiao Chen... you absolutely have to bring back some 'good stuff' this time..."
……
On the desolate plains, Chen You transformed into a running phantom.
His cultivation at the first level of Qi Refining, combined with the Qi circulation method of the "Nine Revolutions Primordial Chaos Technique," allowed his physical abilities to reach an unbelievable level.
As I ran, all I could hear was the whistling wind, and the scenery on both sides rushed past me.
At that speed, a 100-meter sprint would probably take less than five seconds!
Is this the world of cultivators?
Chen You was filled with boundless pride.
However, he was not blinded by the power.
He was highly focused, maintaining top speed while vigilantly scanning his surroundings.
"The monsters on the road aren't much of a threat, but who knows if this awful game has other pitfalls?"
"What if there's an instant-kill skill that ignores defense? What if there's mind control? What if there's a trap?"
Various possibilities flashed through Chen You's mind.
He didn't want to lose his life, which he had spent 100 million to save, because of a moment of carelessness.
Safety first!
On the distant horizon, the ancient city of Zhaocheng finally revealed its complete form.
It was a magnificent city that defied description.
The city wall is hundreds of meters high and is built of an unknown bluish-black boulder. It is covered with marks of chiseling and carving, and the years have left mottled marks on it.
A heavy, solemn, and ancient aura wafted over from a great distance, causing Chen You to subconsciously slow his running pace.
It's spectacular.
Compared to this city, the so-called historical cities on Earth are like children's building blocks.
He swallowed hard, glanced at the substitute talisman and saw that there were less than three minutes left, then quickened his pace again.
You must enter the city before the buff disappears!
However, the closer he got, the more Chen You's heart sank.
It's too quiet.
In a city of this size, one should be able to hear people's voices and the hustle and bustle of the marketplace even from a great distance.
But now, he can't hear anything.
There was no crowing of roosters or barking of dogs, no neighing of carriages or horses, not even the sound of a breeze.
The entire city of Zhao was shrouded in a deathly silence.
Chen You slowed his pace, stopping a hundred meters from the city gate, and carefully observed the area.
The city gate was open.
Two incredibly heavy bronze doors were slightly ajar, with a gap about the width of a palm.
There were no guards at the entrance.
There were no patrolling soldiers on the city walls.
There was nothing there.
Chen You's heart began to race, a sense of unease even stronger than when facing the six ghost wolves gripping his heart.
The unknown is far more terrifying than the known.
He glanced at the buff in the upper right corner.
【02: 13】
The substitute charm's effect only lasts for two minutes.
Should we go in, or wait until the buff disappears before making a decision?
No, we can't wait.
Chen You quickly dismissed the idea.
Who knows what kind of ghosts are lurking in this city? Having a substitute talisman means you'll at least have an extra life.
If you wait until the buff wears off and then encounter an instant-kill trap upon entering, you'll have nowhere to turn and no one to blame but yourself.
To buy another substitute talisman, I'll have to spend another ten million!
We should save where we can and avoid extravagance and waste.
Having made up his mind, Chen You took another step and walked towards the ominous crack in the city gate.
His right hand gripped the hilt of the iron sword tightly.
One step, two steps…
As they drew closer, a faint smell, mixed with dust and decay, wafted out from under the door.
Chen You stopped in front of the massive bronze gate.
He listened intently, but there was still only deathly silence behind the door.
He hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted his teeth, reached out, and pushed hard against the heavy city gate.
"Squeak~"
A long, piercing scraping sound broke the long silence.
The bronze door was slowly pushed open, and the scene behind it was revealed to Chen You.
A wide main street made of bluestone was deserted.
The shops on both sides of the street had their doors and windows wide open, but there was no one inside.
The wind blew through the long street, swirling up a few withered leaves and some torn papers, making a "rustling" sound that was particularly clear in this dead city.
Chen You stood at the door, completely frozen.
His gaze swept across the empty streets, looking into the depths of the city.
There, a faint black mist was rising gently.