[Time Left Before Killers Arrive – 42:15:27]
Back at Base Delta, Liu Feng stood before the massive Sky Breaker weapon. Old Wang was working fast, installing the Control Core they retrieved from the Doom Caverns.
Lin Xue watched the sky nervously.
"Do you feel that?" she asked.
Liu Feng nodded. "They're here."
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Far above Earth – Outer Orbit
Dozens of burning comets tore through the clouds.
These were no ordinary meteors. Each one contained a deadly killer from the Ark, Earth's overlord warship.
One drop pod crashed into the ruins of an old city. Dust exploded everywhere. From inside, a tall, white-haired figure stepped out.
[Squad Omega Member – Phantom Executioner: Kuro]
> Level 45
Title: Ark Assassin
Skills: Shadow Split, Heartpiercer, Death Pulse
Another pod landed atop a mountain.
A woman in red armor emerged, her hair blazing like fire.
[Squad Omega Member – Flame Valkyrie: Iris]
> Level 47
Title: Ark Fire Commander
Skills: Firestorm Spear, Plasma Jet, Solar Rebirth
In total, seven deadly warriors arrived.
And their mission was simple:
> "Terminate Subject 026 – Liu Feng. No survivors."
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Inside Base Delta – Strategy Room
Commander Wei slammed the table.
"Those monsters will destroy everything in their path. We must evacuate."
"No," Liu Feng said coldly. "They came for me. I'll face them."
Lin Xue stood. "Then I'm going with you."
"No," he said. "You stay and protect the civilians."
"But"
"Please."
She paused, then slowly nodded.
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[Quest Triggered: Omega Elimination]
> Defeat all 7 Omega Assassins
Reward: +50 All Attributes, 200,000 EXP, 1x Evolution Core
Bonus Reward: Unlock Hidden Evolution Path
[Warning: Enemies range from Level 42 to Level 50]
[Recommend Power Level: Tier Breaker]
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Liu Feng's Current Stats:
Level: 27
Strength: 139
Agility: 112
Endurance: 98
Energy: 105
Skills: Void Fang, Shadow Cloak, Energy Pulse, Gravity Zone
Passives: Devourer's Drive, Flame Resistance, Reflex Boost
He wasn't strong enough.
Yet.
But he had one advantage.
He could pick up attributes from everyone.
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That Night – Near the Broken City of Ashveil
Liu Feng arrived alone.
He didn't wait long.
A cold voice echoed through the dark streets.
"So, you're the famous Subject 026."
Kuro stepped forward from the shadows. The Phantom Executioner's eyes glowed violet.
"You should feel honored. You're worth the attention of all of Omega Squad."
"You talk too much," Liu Feng said.
SHHHHHKK!
Kuro's blade flashed,so fast it was invisible. Liu Feng barely dodged, but he felt a slice on his cheek.
[-100 HP]
[Warning: High-Speed Slasher Detected]
Kuro split into three shadows.
[Skill Activated: Shadow Split]
All three lunged at Liu Feng.
But Liu Feng's Gravity Zone expanded, pulling the clones inward.
"Your tricks won't save you."
He dashed with Shadow Cloak, cutting through two clones with Void Fang.
[-1,200 HP]
[-1,000 HP]
Kuro's real body appeared behind him, slashing downward.
But Liu Feng raised his Bone Edge Spear and blocked it.
CLAAAANG!
Then he struck with a sudden spin.
[-1,500 HP – Critical!]
Kuro staggered.
"You… got stronger."
"I pick up strength from the dead," Liu Feng said. "And you're next."
---
[Five Minutes Later]
Liu Feng stood over Kuro's bleeding body.
"You… will never stop us," Kuro hissed.
Then he collapsed.
[Enemy Defeated: Kuro]
> +20 Strength
+15 Agility
+1 Skill: Shadow Split
+1 Item: Ark Assassin Core
[Level Up! Lv. 27 → Lv. 29]
Liu Feng opened the Ark Assassin Core.
[You have received: Cloak of the Voidstepper]
> Grants 50% chance to dodge ranged attacks
+15 Agility
+10 Stealth
He wrapped it around himself.
Then he looked toward the east.
"Next."
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Meanwhile – Flame Valkyrie Iris' Camp
The fire woman sat beside her burning drop pod, waiting.
Another Omega member approached.
It was Drake, a beast-like soldier with dragon arms.
"We lost contact with Kuro."
"He's dead?" Iris asked.
Drake nodded.
Iris stood. "Then this Subject is more dangerous than we thought."
"He's heading this way," Drake growled.
Iris smiled. "Good. I'll burn him to ash."
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Base Delta – Observation Tower
Lin Xue watched from the scope.
She saw smoke rising from Ashveil. A flash of black shadow moved fast across the ruins.
"That's Liu Feng," she whispered.
Commander Wei joined her. "He's fighting alone."
"No," she said. "He's winning."
They both turned as alarms blared again.
[Alert: Omega Units Approaching – ETA: 3 Hours]
Old Wang rushed in.
"I've finished integrating the Sky Breaker! It's online."
Wei blinked. "You mean we can fire it?"
Old Wang nodded. "But it needs a target lock. Liu Feng has to mark it from the ground."
Lin Xue picked up her bow. "Then I'll go to him."
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Liu Feng – Now approaching Flame Valkyrie's Camp
He sensed it.
Heat shimmered through the air.
Then BOOOOM!!!
A spear of fire flew toward him. He leapt sideways, barely dodging.
Iris landed from the air, flames swirling around her body.
"Hello, little virus," she smiled. "Ready to die?"
Liu Feng took a deep breath.
"I'm just getting started."