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Chapter 454: The Finale
Gu Ze and Zhao Xi were locked in a fierce battle, neither giving an inch to the other.
Xu Nuan was well aware of Gu Ze's strength. Even though she could see that he had sustained serious injuries, at this critical moment, Gu Ze was determined to protect everyone and showed no signs of letting up; he fought with reckless abandon.
She had never witnessed Zhao Xi's skills before, and now seeing Zhao Xi hold his ground against Gu Ze left her utterly astonished.
There was something off about Zhao Xi, a sense of incongruity that Xu Nuan couldn't quite pinpoint.
Cen Jin had quietly slipped away.
Xu Nuan found it hard to put into words the brutality of the fight between the two. She kept repeating in her mind that they had a chance, they must have a chance.
Zhao Xi was now alone; the fleeing Cen Jin was of no use. After narrowly escaping death, Gu Ze had been lying in wait near Zhao Xi. After helping Chi Xiaoming sabotage most of the traps to ensure their safety, he rushed over quickly.
With Chi Xiaoming and the others' speed, they would be able to arrive soon. No matter how one calculated it, their side had the upper hand in strength.
However, after experiencing constant setbacks and surprises, Xu Nuan chose to be cautious. She kept her eyes on the duel while reflecting on Cen Jin's departure.
Could that have been a trap as well?
She felt a surge of doubt but finally managed to stand up with great effort. To avoid an even more difficult situation, she needed Zhao Xi to die right now; there was no time to wait for Chi Xiaoming and the others any longer.
Xu Nuan thought this way, and she really raised her knife, approaching the two people who were still fighting. Both of them were already bloodied and looked quite disheveled. She was used to seeing Gu Ze like this, but it was the first time she had seen Zhao Xi in such a state.
She felt increasingly that Zhao Xi's appearance was strange, until she noticed a chip lying in a pool of blood.
The real Zhao Xi would never allow the chip to be damaged in any way, nor would he show such intense anger at Xu Nuan for throwing it into the thorns.
At that moment, Xu Nuan saw Gu Ze suddenly roll over and, disregarding his wounds, rush to her side. He pulled her aside and almost without glancing at the nearby bushes, he took Xu Nuan and ran inward.
In the next second, Xu Nuan heard the familiar sound of gunfire.
It turned out that not only Zhang Xiaoning had this privilege.
This was Zhao Xi's assurance that he could dare to stay behind alone, but this person was no longer Zhao Xi; instead, he was someone controlled by a genius drug that he had summoned.
The bullet nearly grazed past Xu Nuan and her companion. She could smell the scent in the air, and her heart sank completely.
"Don't panic."
Gu Ze shoved Xu Nuan into the bushes and continued to pull her forward.
"There are only six bullets; if we can completely avoid them, we will win."
At this moment, Gu Ze was much calmer than Xu Nuan. His hiding strategy was correct as he tried to exhaust Zhao Xi's combat power.
"Mm!"
Xu Nuan cast aside all her speculations; thoughts like 'a human body cannot contend with powerful weapons' and 'Zhao Xi has completely lost Rationality' vanished completely from her mind.
What she wanted was simply to be by this person's side, regardless of life or death.
However, Zhao Xi had used three bullets to shorten the distance between him and Xu Nuan and Gu Ze.
As she saw Zhao Xi approaching, Xu Nuan could only grip Gu Ze's hand tightly. Behind them was the Cliff.
This time, she absolutely could not be separated from Gu Ze, no matter what happened.
Just as Zhao Xi raised his gun, aiming at the two of them, the ground suddenly trembled, and the area where Zhao Xi stood collapsed. In an instant, that section fell away.
In a flash, Zhao Xi was buried beneath the earth.
The sudden turn of events caught Xu Nuan off guard; she couldn't adjust her expression in time. After a few seconds, she turned to Gu Ze, asking blankly, "Was this your trap?"
Gu Ze nodded, his eyes filled with reassurance.
Having narrowly escaped death, he had helped Chi Xiaoming and others destroy traps, rushed to save Xue Dingping and Lei Lei, and had set traps in advance in all directions where Zhao Xi might go.
How short the time was, and how great the workload.
Xu Nuan believed that if it weren't for the constraints of the game's materials and environment, Gu Ze's abilities could have set up a situation that truly reflected his strategies.
A wave of emotion surged within Xu Nuan, accompanied by a sense of pride. She found herself smiling foolishly at Gu Ze.
Was it for this outcome?
Was it for Gu Ze's survival?
It seemed to be both.
Seeing Xu Nuan like this, Gu Ze couldn't help but laugh as well, but in the next moment, neither of them could find any humor left.
Zhao Xi emerged from the ground. No, perhaps they shouldn't refer to this creature, which resembled a Zombie, as Zhao Xi.
Faintly, they heard a cacophony of sounds from the surveillance equipment, but that was something happening far away and had nothing to do with them at that moment.
The Zhao Xi, not much different from a Zombie, still held a handgun in its hand, with three bullets remaining inside.
In terms of weapons and skills, neither of them stood a chance against Zhao Xi.
In that instant, Xu Nuan found herself engulfed in darkness; she was truly overwhelmed by the extreme emotions of joy and sorrow in such a scene.
Gu Ze reacted quickly, continuing to pull Xu Nuan along as they rushed toward the next trap he had set.
He had also left a backup plan, but unfortunately, the traps in this game were rudimentary.
Xu Nuan could only hold on for a moment; now she was completely out of breath and managed to break free from his grip.
"Ze, don't worry about me!"
She wished to be with Gu Ze through thick and thin, but when the moment came, she truly hoped he could survive and embrace a better life. Just having met Gu Ze in this game and being together with him was enough for her; she had no regrets.
The moment her hand slipped from Gu Ze's grasp, he caught her again.
Without hesitation, Gu Ze lifted Xu Nuan into his arms, shielding her in front of him as he charged forward, weaving around trees to evade Zhao Xi.
"You idiot!"
Xu Nuan was furious at Gu Ze for exposing his back to Zhao Xi like that, but all she saw in return was the anger in Gu Ze's eyes.
"I'm the fool for always leaving you behind. This time, I want to be smart for once."
Zhao Xi, devoid of rationality, didn't care about their feelings. He instinctively raised his gun and pulled the trigger.
The first bullet whizzed past them, while the second grazed Gu Ze's right leg, leaving a wound.
Gu Ze stumbled, nearly throwing Xu Nuan off balance, but she had already jumped down herself and quickly pulled Gu Ze aside.
Zhao Xi, devoid of rationality, fired three shots in quick succession, the third aimed directly at Gu Ze's back.
There was a gunshot, yet no bullets flew toward the two.
When they glanced back in a hurry, they saw Liu Minghong had charged out of nowhere, blocking Zhao Xi's path. Naturally, he was the one who got hit.
Liu Minghong held a few black spheres in his hand, which slowly began to drop.
The sound of his collapsing body made it clear to both of them what was happening. Gu Ze's pupils constricted sharply as he handed Xu Nuan over to the hastily arriving Xu Hang. He then rushed forward toward the frenzied Zhao Xi.
Everything that followed was deeply etched in everyone's minds.
They witnessed how Gu Ze fought against the zombie-like Zhao Xi, how he bought them time to escape, and how he dealt with Zhao Xi, who had become Liu Minghong's pride and joy.
The thunderous roar shattered the silence of the dark forest of slaughter, followed by a cacophony of sounds from the surveillance equipment. Yet all of that became irrelevant to everyone present.
What lay before them were the bodies of their companions, the corpse of the final conspirator, and ten Survival Games.
In the desolate snow-capped mountains stood a solitary figure with an air of pride, independent and unyielding amidst heaven and earth, yet silently triggering all mechanisms.
Snow fell heavily as various traps designed for beasts unfolded before them. Strange creatures remained outside these traps, waiting until everyone was on the brink of death before they surged forth to block their escape.
The ominous Gorge loomed like a mountain cleaved in two by a knife. The split revealed a dense forest, cascading waterfalls, and babbling streams, while the cliffs on either side were steep and straight, adorned with ferns, moss, and pine trees, making it an intimidating sight.
The group found themselves trapped in the middle like filling in a pastry, when suddenly, Heavy Rain began to pour down, submerging them instantly. Traps triggered both ahead and behind them forced the group to make perilous decisions, but Gu Ze, armed with knowledge of the situation, guided them through each challenge. There were many dangers ahead, yet they could not be deterred.
The deep sea of regret reminded Xu Nuan and the others of their past—the elegant woman who spoke with a smile about her boyfriend, the shark that nearly swallowed them whole, and the gaze they shared in the rain as morning sunlight bandaged their wounds.
Sadness, joy, sweetness—these were memories they needed to cherish.
The gentle blue represented the surface of the ocean. As the storm approached, the System imposed harsh rules once more, forcing those adrift at sea to confront visions they wished to avoid.
Joyful jungles, sorrowful deserts... and the Dismal Jungle at One Hundred Levels.
Former companions had become enemies due to the rules; they needed to learn each other's missions and complete them first to summon the Special Tree. Each task represented a Special Tree, with an endless array of missions that constantly faced betrayal, ever-present traps, and attacks from various beasts.
This was indeed the most challenging level, deserving of its title 'Dismal Jungle.' However, betrayal could also be deceptive; missions could offer loopholes. Even without the appearance of a Special Tree, they had Gu Ze and Chi Xiaoming to pinpoint accurate locations.
All mechanisms that seemed capable of blocking them at this final stage had failed. The five finally stood before the grand entrance of One Hundred Levels.
The door stood silently before them, while five grooves were carved into the wall beside it.
Five grooves for five rings.
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