Chapter 611 - Everything is One (1/2)

But the armor always had a flaw—limited power.

It was way too slow to solely depend on the bioenergy of the human body to recharge its energy. Moreover, the nanomachines were too small in size, so the amount of energy they could store was also extremely limited.

Therefore, Ren Xiaosu’s armor was unable to sustain much longer after a lengthy and intense battle. Thus, he told Zhou Yingxue that she only had one chance.

If they failed this time, they could only continue fleeing for their lives and try their best to get out of this place quickly.

Although he still had the steam locomotive as his trump card, it was not an omnipotent solution. Ren Xiaosu was worried the massive steam locomotive would get entangled in the vines and end up stuck.

“We’re probably still about a 100 meters away from its roots.” Ren Xiaosu turned around and said, “Zhou Qi, can you still continue fighting? I need you to protect the others here while I send Zhou Yingxue in.”

Zhou Qi laughed and spat blood on the ground. “It’s rare that I can get to be the hero, so how can I turn you down? Don’t worry about me and go on. I won’t let anyone die before I die! I’m still waiting to go back so that Boss Luo can bestow Qing Zhen’s female secretary to me!”

Luo Lan ribbed, “That’s all you’re good for!”

Ren Xiaosu and Zhou Qi had never met each other before. But after today’s adversity, they could be considered comrades. As such, he developed a great impression of Zhou Qi.

“Let’s go!” Ren Xiaosu continued rushing forward. Zhou Yingxue let go of Li Ran and Luo Lan’s hands and followed Ren Xiaosu closely.

The moment Zhou Yingxue released her hand, the dense mass of vines swept towards Luo Lan and the others like they had detected new enemies. Meanwhile, Zhou Qi remained seated where he was and closed his eyes. Then a cerulean glow appeared over Zhou Qi’s body and the vines that went near them instantly withered!

Within a radius of 10 meters, none of the vines were able to approach them for a while!

However, Luo Lan realized that Zhou Qi’s face was paling. He sat down beside Zhou Qi and started feeling a little melancholic. Ever since he learned of the existence of supernatural beings, he had been extremely envious of them.

Luo Lan’s willpower was by no means inferior to others, but why was he unable to awaken his power and become a supernatural being?

At this moment, Luo Lan could only bemoan himself for being useless and watch helplessly as Zhou Qi started to overexert his mental strength to protect everyone around him.

If Luo Lan were also a supernatural being, and they really died this time, he could at least proudly tell Zhou Qi that he had died with dignity when they both met in the Underworld.

But unfortunately, he was not a supernatural being.

When Ren Xiaosu and Zhou Yingxue were still about 50 meters away from the roots, Zhou Qi finally could not bear it anymore. Within the radius of 10 meters, some of the vines managed to slip through his defenses, and a spiked feeler stabbed at his heart without mercy.

Zhou Qi could sense everything that was happening and knew he was probably on his way to meet his maker. To be honest, he himself was unsure if he had led a worthwhile life.

‘Qing Zhen, I’ve fulfilled my promise to you.’ After saying this in his head, Zhou Qi was prepared to die.

However, a surprising turn of events took place. A Qing Consortium soldier stepped in front of Zhou Qi and let the spike pierce his body. Then he grabbed ahold of the vine with his arm so the spike would not be able to hurt Zhou Qi behind him!

When the Qing Consortium soldier got pierced through by the spike, his ruptured organs started bleeding. Blood was flowing out of his wounds and mouth.

Luo Lan was stunned. “You…”

The Qing Consortium soldier smiled at Luo Lan and said, “Take care, boss.”

His head drooped limply.

Zhou Qi protected everyone by overexerting his willpower while the Qing Consortium soldiers abided by their duties and guarded Zhou Qi and Luo Lan with their lives.

It might be easy for one to say they were not afraid of death, but how many people in the world could really put those words into action?