The blazing flames engulfed the entire Kenna Town, thick black smoke swirling above the town.
With his back turned to the inferno, Yang Xiaoyou walked along the abandoned road, heading in the direction he had come from without a glance back.
The heat wave behind him pushed his clothes and hair forward, rustling in the air.
"What on earth is going on? My body feels strange, and I can't tell if it's good or bad," he sighed after clenching his fist as he walked.
Since waking up, not only had his injuries nearly healed, but he had also experienced some bizarre changes. He could feel a noticeable increase in his strength and speed.
However, compared to this physical enhancement, the changes in his mental state were even more pronounced. The force of his inner persona—the Unclear, Destruction of everything—seemed to have completely merged with his own hidden and illusory powers, intertwining with one another.
When he attempted to harness this merged force, he found it somewhat incredible. The power and effect were hard to compare without a reference point.
Yet, the Consumption was staggering; he could only maintain it for a maximum of zero seconds! Moreover, this Consumption increased geometrically—the longer he sustained it, the greater the burden and Consumption became. It was like comparing a dripping faucet to a high-pressure water gun.
The mental strain was even harder to recover from than physical injuries. Just look at how Dream Butterfly struggled with that kind of attack.
Now, being able to sustain even zero seconds was only possible due to this strange viral invasion that had inexplicably enhanced his mental capacity. In the past, he would have been lucky to last even that long.
"Tsk, isn't this counterproductive? Such a massive Consumption is useless. But if my mental power has increased, I should be able to try attaching this force to the jade pendant. And given this level of Consumption, I might be able to produce things faster than others. I can experiment with what I learned from that fellow," he thought while touching the jade pendant given by his senior Yuan Fangzi.
There was no doubt that this dimmed jade pendant played a significant role in helping him regain consciousness. It seemed to have passively diminished its own force, as if neutralizing something unknown.
With Yang Xiaoyou's current physique, traversing the twenty-five kilometers of desert terrain on foot posed little challenge. Although human presence was rare in the desert, food sources were not scarce. Along the way, he spared no effort in catching whatever he encountered—be it scorpions or snakes—to replenish his energy.
It was somewhat unfortunate that the satellite phone on him had likely malfunctioned due to his own frantic state, and he would have to reach the neighboring town to establish contact and confirm everything. He hoped that Lucas and the others were safe.
Not far from Kenna Town, atop a dune, stood a massive humanoid creature with bluish-green skin, clad in a steel helmet and iron chains. Perched on its shoulder was a slender figure whose features were concealed beneath a mask.
After lowering the binoculars, the figure waved a hand, and like obedient dogs, all the Lickers surrounding the Tyrant climbed onto its body, securing themselves with their claws and tongues.
Then, the enormous form of the Tyrant began to move away, causing the ground to tremble beneath it.
If Yang Xiaoyou were here, he would surely be astonished at how well the Tyrant and Lickers were controlled together. Even if the organization’s research and development speed were rapid, it would be difficult to create a product that possessed both of these capabilities simultaneously.
"I thought after experiencing such scenes, I would never eat Carnivore again, but it still tastes better," Yang Xiaoyou said as he tore into a piece of beef at a tavern in the neighboring town. His eating style was somewhat ravenous.
Although there was no pork available here, the taste and nutrition of the beef were quite good.
When he left Naken Town, he had been completely broke. However, after crossing the desert and hunting some game along the way, he had enough to exchange for a hearty dinner.
Moreover, upon arriving in town, Yang Xiaoyou noticed signs of military activity; it seemed that Agent Sister's initial contact had played a role in this.
Although time had passed, the reaction speed could not afford to be slow. By now, helicopters had likely already arrived ahead of him.
Through the town's phone line, Yang Xiaoyou managed to contact Nobunaga Hideyoshi and learned that Lucas and Shadow of Death had safely withdrawn.
Although the accompanying Task Force had been wiped out, they had brought back data that pleased their employer. The completion rate of this mission was quite perfect, and subsequent task assignments had already been issued.
However, at this moment, Yang Xiaoyou did not plan to continue with the mission. Having encountered such circumstances at the beginning made it highly likely that similar situations would arise again later on.
The United Arab Emirates, being a country in the Middle East, has been facing a series of uncontrollable situations internally. This has made it difficult for them to maintain their facade. The subsequent missions will largely rely on the support of their military, and due to the recent developments, they now have an excuse to directly mobilize the defensive troops from both the United States and the United Kingdom.
At this moment, Yang Xiaoyou's urgent task is to understand the changes in his body and fully digest the gains from this experience.
After resting in this town and observing the situation, personnel from Hive Security Company arrived in an armed helicopter to pick him up.
Although all weapons on the helicopter were in a locked state, it was evident that Nobunaga Hideyoshi had secured many privileges through this mission, allowing such combat equipment to fly within the country.
This would significantly aid in navigating the murky waters of the upcoming Arab Spring.
However, it remains uncertain whether Mossad would shift its focus and delay actions due to this Virus Incident or take preemptive measures to avoid prolonged complications.
Upon arriving at a helipad on the outskirts, Yang Xiaoyou took another vehicle to Dubai. Regardless of how many privileges were granted, it was clear that such menacing weaponry could not appear over the city.
Previously, he had not enjoyed himself much during his travels due to various issues. Now, alone in this place, he managed to relax and unwind before his scheduled flight.
As he prepared to board and leave, he noticed an advertisement outside promoting investment immigration, listing its advantages. Yang Xiaoyou found himself momentarily dazed by the idea of having four wives—how wicked!
"I came here for the glory of the company; this has nothing to do with me. I already hold citizenship of the Chinese Empire. Wait? Can citizenship under a Constitutional Monarchy coexist? Get away with those wicked thoughts!" As he took a flyer and stuffed it into his pocket, Yang Xiaoyou muttered incantations under his breath before walking into the departure lounge and boarding his country's aircraft.
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