As Xiao Yefeng advanced, the path before him was littered with the fallen Experiment Subjects he had slain. However, he had only just reached the foot of Evil Mountain. With Xiao Yefeng's strength, these ordinary Experiment Subjects should have posed no obstacle. Yet, these failed Experiment Subjects, whose power was roughly at the Peak Level, were launching a coordinated attack.
This organized assault made it impossible for Xiao Yefeng to move quickly. Nevertheless, he showed no fear; he had already realized that these low-level Experiment Subjects were being manipulated. He could sense the source of this control because, as he approached the mountainside, he noticed nearly inaudible notes drifting in the air below. These notes directed the mindless Experiment Subjects to attack him.
However, Xiao Yefeng was unfazed. With each swing of his sword and each thrust of his needle, he honored those soldiers who had sacrificed themselves for their country and democracy in these experiments. He would ensure they died with dignity.
"What is happening?" The Supreme Commander arrived and was astonished to see the previously disorganized subjects now attacking in an orderly fashion. He asked in confusion.
"We're not sure! Just yesterday, they were all over the place!" The researchers were equally perplexed.
"Everyone into Evil Mountain! With Xiao Yefeng leading us, we will ensure these warriors' spirits find peace!" The Commander ordered. Instantly, Han Duhuo and others who had been holding back their emotions erupted into action, charging into Evil Mountain.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng spotted the powerful individuals rushing in from various nations and immediately recognized the Supreme Commander. One spoke up: "Feng! I know you are confused right now! I didn't know how to explain this to you before! Now that you understand, I won't hide it any longer. Whether you like it or not, I hope you can help them."
Xiao Yefeng raised a hand to stop the Commander’s words and replied calmly, "I will help! But you must listen! Xiao Yeshin is at the mountain's peak! I suspect that the missing Final Warriors have also been brought here! Moreover, these failed Experiment Subjects are being controlled by some kind of melody; their attacking power is definitely not what you remember!"
"Understood!" The group consisted of members from the Huaxia Military Department, trained to obey orders. Given Xiao Yefeng's status, his words carried weight equivalent to that of the Supreme Commander; thus, they naturally complied.
However, aside from Han Duhuo and a few others, many remained somewhat indifferent. After all, they had faced these Failed Experiments before and had left them here both to monitor their changes and to prevent them from escaping.
Reality soon delivered a harsh blow to those who were overly relaxed. An eight-armed Experiment Subject with long black fur charged from behind them. Recognizing it as one of their captured Failed Experiments—a warrior at the initial stage—he extended his arms as electric currents crackled from them. As an Electro Awakened One among the new humans, this identity gave him a sense of pride!
Yet just as he thought he could easily incapacitate it with electricity, the eight-armed Experiment Subject withstood both currents at the cost of its own arms and lunged at him. In that instant when everyone else was caught off guard, a long sword that had been spinning in mid-air suddenly struck at the Eight-Armed Experiment Subject from an angle. The sword pierced through its right side of the back of its head and emerged from its forehead, destroying its brain and causing it to collapse lifelessly to the ground.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng extended his hand and said, "Did you see that? They are all being manipulated; you better be careful!"
It was only then that the warrior realized that if it hadn't been for Xiao Yefeng's timely intervention, he would have been dead. Looking at the Experiment Subject with a sword piercing through its skull, he felt a chill run down his spine. He recognized this Experiment Subject; it was the version of him before undergoing the experiments. The genes of the Beastly Strength Fire Spider had once made him a spear for the Power Struggle in a Perfect World. Yet now, this was its fate!
He had once fought for the future and died for a cause! Perhaps this was the essence of all the Failed Experiments here!
Gritting his teeth, he stood up and followed the group forward. Among them, he wasn't the only one who knew this Experiment Subject, but at this moment, letting them return to dust seemed like the best choice.
As they advanced, Xiao Yefeng's Yin-Yang Sword and Seven Star Needle had harvested countless Failed Experiments. Now halfway up the mountain, there were fewer obstacles, but the remaining Failed Experiments were growing stronger.
Moreover, the number of warriors following Xiao Yefeng was gradually decreasing. Although they had already suffered significant losses, these mutated Experiment Subjects seemed to be increasingly tapping into their genetic powers. Whenever someone got injured, another would have to carry them away. Suddenly, a foul wind blew from behind Xiao Yefeng. He instinctively shrank his body and dodged an attack to the right.
The fact that this Failed Experiment could approach Xiao Yefeng silently and only be detected at the moment of attack indicated that its strength had reached a high level. However, for Xiao Yefeng, this was hardly an issue. The attacker was a wolf-like Gene Warrior Experiment Subject, and the foul wind was the scent it exhaled as it lunged at him.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng sidestepped to avoid a bite aimed at his throat. He then tossed his Yin-Yang Sword into the air and grabbed the shoulders of the lunging Experiment Subject with both hands. His veins bulged as he violently pulled down on the wolf-like Gene Experiment Subject, slamming it onto the ground in front of him. Its head struck the rocky surface with a sickening crunch as its spine broke.
Everyone was stunned by Xiao Yefeng's actions. When they saw the face of the Experiment Subject he had thrown down, Han Duhuo and others instinctively looked away because they recognized him!
"Jiang Qing!" Upon seeing this person's face, Xiao Yefeng showed no emotion. As his Yin-Yang Sword fell from above, he pointed it directly at Jiang Qing's head, piercing through and killing this former comrade-in-arms. In truth, Xiao Yefeng had almost forgotten about him; however, seeing him again brought back memories of their battles against Guide Spirit Child.
Jiang Qing's death did not stir any emotions because every Failed Experiment whose head had been blown apart was once a friend. The surroundings were gradually darkening; although there were lights from within the base, it remained dim halfway up the mountain. Yet this level of darkness meant little to them; in the dim night, only Xiao Yefeng's glowing Yin-Yang Sword and everyone's attacks illuminated their path.
The sword swept through two claws, severing them completely. Xiao Yefeng then seized an Experiment Subject by its head and hurled it towards another Experiment Subject that had ambushed Peng Weiguo. Their heads collided with a sickening thud, instantly turning them into lifeless bodies. He then grabbed another winged Experiment Subject nearby and executed a technique known as Plum Blossom Hand, shattering its arm bones before slamming it to the ground with one foot crushing its skull completely.
At first, everyone held back somewhat, simply aiming to pierce the heads of these creatures to death. However, as the numbness of slaughter set in and the Experiment Subjects grew increasingly powerful, they could no longer afford to show mercy. Under their fists and kicks, they sought to crush skulls with a single blow. Thus, everyone abandoned their initial approach; simplicity and effectiveness became the guiding principles.
Just then, a figure clad in armor stealthily approached Xiao Yefeng and launched a surprise attack. In that instant, two Experiment Subjects with mutated arms seized Xiao Yefeng's arms from either side. A Yin-Yang Sword soaring through the air was viciously bitten by a Experiment Subject whose head had mutated into the size of a watermelon. Although the sword's power was burning through its head, it refused to let go.
At that moment, the armored Final Warrior punched through the Experiment Subject that had been shielding Xiao Yefeng, and his fist, as large as a bowl, struck Xiao Yefeng in the abdomen. While everyone turned their attention to Xiao Yefeng, he declared, "Don't worry about me; focus on these Final Warriors. They've finally revealed themselves!"
As his words fell, four or five Final Warriors indeed appeared. However, contrary to expectations, Xiao Yefeng did not seem as vulnerable as anticipated. The moment the Final Warrior attacked, he realized he couldn't evade the punch. Thus, he channeled his spiritual energy to protect his abdomen and took the hit squarely. Yet, he used this very punch to break free from his captors.
After retreating three or four steps, Xiao Yefeng grasped the Yin-Yang Sword, which had freed itself after burning through its captor's head. Seeing the murderous intent in the eyes of the Final Warriors, he became even more ruthless. With a leap akin to a cheetah, he charged forward, swinging the Yin-Yang Sword with unstoppable momentum toward three of them.
Two mutated-arm Experiment Subjects swung their four arms together to form a sturdy shield in an attempt to block Xiao Yefeng's strike. However, it was clear they were no match for him; their arms were severed effortlessly. The sword's edge continued unabated and shattered the mask of one of the Final Warriors. A face that Xiao Yefeng had longed to eliminate appeared before him—it was none other than Evil Wolf, the leader of the Evil Wolf Squad, who had escaped from him years ago!
Thinking that this fate would not escape him either, Xiao Yefeng showed no mercy. The Yin-Yang Sword pierced through the head that had lost its armor's protection. With a powerful knee strike that followed, he instantly killed Evil Wolf! With his head destroyed and joints shattered by kicks, Evil Wolf finally completed his last journey in life. Perhaps for him, it was a blessing; if he had any awareness left, he would surely be grateful to Xiao Yefeng.
Meanwhile, others were faring reasonably well in battle. Although the strength of these Final Warriors and Experiment Subjects had increased, everyone helped each other and managed to reach the mountaintop safely. What lay before them was a wall formed by rows of neatly arranged Final Warriors and Experiment Subjects. This mountaintop was an unusual one; it served as a platform at its peak.
On a protruding rock of this mountain stood an outer garment in a light lotus color—a child's coat—catching everyone's eye. Upon seeing it, Xiao Yefeng clenched his fists tightly! This was his daughter Xiao Mohan's coat; its presence here clearly indicated that she and her mother were nearby! Moreover, this coat must have been deliberately placed here by Xiao Yeshin!
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