Doomsday Jigsaw Puzzle

Chapter 356: Chapter 160: White Deer

There are such people in this world, who, because of differing standpoints, seem disagreeable no matter how you look at them.

But once you get to know them, you quickly change your mind because of their capabilities.

And once they truly become friends, you realize they are full of virtues everywhere you look.

Bai Wu gave Yan Zizai exactly this kind of feeling, of course, Yan Zizai was still unwilling to admit it.

"So this is what you consider a change of heaven... I think it’s too reckless,"

"I think so too, but some people can’t wait anymore. I am human, I can just withdraw into the High Tower and be done with it, but what about those who are not human? What about those who have the appearance of an Evil Fallen, but still house a human soul within?"

Bai Wu continued to speak:

"I do not trust the High Tower. Since the beginning, when the person with Absolute Dissolution was captured and taken to the sixth floor, I knew. We all have something that interests the sixth floor. The rulers could completely design us around this reason."

At this point, Bai Wu suddenly thought of something he had always wanted to know:

"By the way, it’s said that the sixth floor captures those in the first hundred of the Sequence, how exactly do they do it? If the message comes from the fifth floor... how did the original rulers contact the sixth floor? Could it mean that the rulers have some way to... pass certain information to the sixth floor? But after everyone tried this once, why did it come to an immediate stop?"

Whether it’s the administrators or the rulers themselves, even the people in the lower levels of the High Tower, they all think that some secrets should be covered up.

Now that Yan Zizai has become a ruler, he is also doubtful about this matter:

"Didn’t Xie Yingjie tell you the situation here?"

Bai Wu was sure that Yan Zhao hadn’t told Yan Zizai either.

"No, I’ll ask in detail, but as a ruler, you should also gradually understand these things. Perhaps someday... our enemies will come from above."

Yan Zizai did not deny this. The sixth floor was too mysterious. When Yan Zhao died, he instinctively thought that it was divine punishment from the sixth floor.

"I must go now. Yan Zizai, even though my ideas are crazy, we have already defeated the beings from the black regions. Perhaps if all humans are willing to unite with the Evil Fallen who still possess the determination to forge a future for humanity, we could leave the High Tower."

At this moment, Bai Wu quoted a famous saying.

"May the humans of the future be free from corrupt rule, emerge from the High Tower, not heeding the decrees of the wicked and decayed... With a spark of warmth, a touch of light is cast, like fireflies, that too can shine a little in the darkness, not waiting for a blazing torch. If there is never to be a torch, then I shall be the only light."

His expression was solemn, with no trace of jest.

Yan Zizai, in his world, naturally had not heard the origin of these words, so he stood there stunned, unable to imagine that Bai Wu, who not long ago had been considered morally corrupt, could say so many surprisingly profound things.

The High Tower was indeed corrupt; the eight great families were no good, and the people of the fourth floor schemed and fought against each other for a chance to reach the fifth floor.

To ascend to the third floor, those from the levels below were ruthless.

The commoners at the bottom tirelessly toiled outside the tower, yet what they earned was far less than the servants of those on the third floor.

The key point is... when an Evil Fallen is mentioned, people show fear and dread, but the rulers of the fifth floor of the High Tower show more subservience to the forces outside the tower than to humanity.

To cooperate with outside forces, beautiful young women are flayed to become Evil Fallen for the amusement and venting of others; newly born children are sold to gambling dens, nameless, without past or future. There were those who contributed to the tower, only to be abducted by the rulers for vile experiments.

The soldiers guarding the High Tower and opening new areas had died outside the tower for ridiculous reasons, betrayed by the very people they served.

What truly disheartened people was... amidst this chaos that sprang up repeatedly over seven hundred years, those living here were completely unaware of it.

Looking at Bai Wu, Yan Zizai said:

"I understand. Go arrange the other matters, I will do my best to recruit reinforcements for you. Although I believe... the light and warmth you speak of are not enough to tear through the darkness outside the tower, but if we can’t do it, who else could?"

Bai Wu smiled.

People like Yan Zizai are inherently arrogant. From the very beginning, he wasn’t worried that Yan Zizai would get scared.

Although he himself had been scared before.

...

...

After leaving the Yan Family, Bai Wu still needed to prepare for the upcoming great battle, and he set his sights on the Xie Family.

The Yan Family’s research direction was to empower humans with the power of Evil Fallen, while the Xie Family always believed in technology.

Bai Wu didn’t expect much in terms of reinforcements from Yan Zizai; he never even considered the possibility that both the Investigation Corps and the Garrison Corps would be fully deployed.

Moreover, when the two Legions had held military exercises, Nie Chongshan had beaten their elites into a state of seclusion.

The overall strength could already be estimated. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

So how could the strength of the human camp be increased? This was the problem Bai Wu needed to solve, and only the Xie Family could do it.

As a SVIP of the Xie Family, Bai Wu naturally had easy access to their estate.

Upon learning of Bai Wu’s arrival, both Xie Yingjie and Xie Xingzhi knew that Bai Wu coming to the fifth level must be for something rather important.

In the twentieth floor of the Xie Family’s science and technology building, Bai Wu, Xie Xingzhi, and Xie Yingjie began their conversation.

After quickly explaining the situation, Bai Wu got straight to the point,

"I don’t know how human hearts may have changed over seven hundred years since I haven’t lived that long. But I know your initial intention for entering the tower and the reason why the Xie Family has been devoted to weapons for seven hundred years. Now is the time to test your outcomes."

Xie Xingzhi was shocked by Bai Wu’s attitude when speaking with the boss, and even more shocked by the things Bai Wu had done.

The shelter, a haven for humanity outside the High Tower, tangentially realized a part of the old idea from Xie Yingjie and Professor Tao.

"Do you know how I am feeling right now? It’s like I planted a tree just yesterday, thinking I would need a long time to water it before it grew into what I expected. But suddenly someone tells me... it has grown into a towering tree, and what’s more, an entire forest."

Xie Yingjie was even more shocked than Xie Xingzhi. Looking at Bai Wu, a surge of thoughts overwhelmed him, as many past events came flooding back into his mind.

"After this, I will have Zero return your memories to you. The current strength of humanity, relying merely on Innate Force and Sequence, is simply not enough to cope with the opponent."

"I need strong support from the Xie Family, not the kind you offer when doing business with the other ruling families, but the kind of support that is all-out and regardless of the consequences. Whatever the inventory, whatever the foundation, throw everything you’ve got into it."

Sweat broke out on Xie Xingzhi’s forehead; Bai Wu was truly unreserved with the boss.

Xie Yingjie said,

"What if we lose?"

"Lose? If even Zero loses, Xie Yingjie, do you think your efforts will suffice to save the nation with mechanical curves?"

This sentence gave no face to Xie Yingjie. Xie Yingjie fell silent.

"Moreover, if we lose, it’s likely death. In that case, go to the Mechanical City and become part of the Mechanical Race. But if by chance we win..."

"What will happen if we win?"

Bai Wu actually didn’t know what Jing Liu would grant if they won.

He just pretended to be profound and said,

"You and the Yan Family will completely leave the other families behind. And the refuge will always have a place for your people,"

Xie Xingzhi and Xie Yingjie exchanged glances. Bai Wu’s words were somewhat vague, but both of them were no fools.

However, Bai Wu had indeed done things that the Xie Family considered impossible.

Xie Yingjie narrowed his eyes, weighing the pros and cons.

Then, Bai Wu brought up another very important matter.

"Speaking of which, you’ve transferred part of your memory to Zero, but I’m very curious to know if you still remember the research outcome you achieved back then?"

"What research outcome? You mean..."

"Not these mechs. These mechs enable humans to have the power to counter the Evil Fallen, but the battle between kings will depend on the research findings you and Professor Tao made back in the day."

Xie Yingjie remembered, while Xie Xingzhi appeared confused, wondering how Bai Wu knew so much about old matters concerning the boss.

"You actually know about that thing?"

"Yes, I never used to think it was very powerful. After all, Jing Si is still Jing Si, possessing strength unmatched by any of our kind or any other living beings."

Whenever Jing Si was mentioned, Bai Wu’s mind would conjure up an exaggerated stat panel resembling those from web games, with attack, defense, and life force all at 9999.

"But now it seems that this thing is very meaningful, because a tiny weakness could turn into an opportunity to turn the tables. I need you to make this thing a reality."

Xie Yingjie seemed to fall into reminiscence.

With the efforts of him and Old Tao back then, they successfully created three weaknesses in Jing Si and all the Evil Fallen Bodies around Denglin City.

"It’s difficult... The team from back then, I’ve recreated them all into implants based on my memory. Maybe they can reproduce those techniques, but there’s not enough time, and our research with Old Tao also had many flaws... We implemented it from within, how to project weaknesses from the outside is still just theoretical."

"What was your level seven hundred years ago? What is your level now? Just do it. I hope you can bring an improved version of your past research outcomes to reverse the tide of battle."

Bai Wu was untroubled, it was, after all, just an idea. If it were possible to achieve, then great; if not, it was to be expected.

"Man proposes, God disposes. We must at least do our utmost, then see what fate has in store for us."

"Do you really think... humanity can now stand against the Evil Fallen?" The one who spoke was Xie Xingzhi.

"I don’t think so, which is why there will be a lot of Evil Fallen helping us in this battle, and Zero with his Mechanical Race as well. But indeed, this is still a war between humans and the Evil Fallen. If you ask me if the people from High Tower stand a chance, I’d say not the slightest."

After a brief pause, Bai Wu said resoundingly: freёweɓnovel.com

"But humanity is not limited to those in High Tower; there are still many people in this world who carry the souls of humans but live in the bodies of the Evil Fallen. Those souls that have waited for decades, even centuries, are the ones who have borne humiliation and burden for their obsession. With these ’people’, I believe we may stand a chance in battle."

Xie Xingzhi had not expected Bai Wu to have such insight.

He realized that he had underestimated the person before him.

Humanity and the Evil Fallen became adversaries because of a tower.

At least to Xie Xingzhi, before Bai Wu, he had never imagined that there would be someone who, in the capacity of a human, could awaken the humanity within the Evil Fallen and have them, in the guise of the Evil Fallen, defend human dignity.

Back in Zao Lake Village and Mechanical City, Xie Xingzhi had witnessed Bai Wu’s abilities in this regard, but now he realized... What he had seen might have just been the tip of the iceberg.

In Bai Wu’s many explorations, he may have killed many Evil Fallen, but he had also made many acquaintances.

Could this be a gift? This guy might truly be able to see what ordinary people can’t.

Xie Yingjie said:

"Understood. The Xie Family will provide complete support as you requested. I will communicate with the leader of the Investigation Corps and contact the Yan Family. We will organize our forces as swiftly as possible and head to your region."

"The Traction Disc has already been given to Yan Zizai, who will be in charge of coordinating this operation." Although the chances of success were still slim, the deal was set, and Bai Wu felt fewer doubts in his heart.

If human endeavors are done well, as for fate, that’s beyond one’s control.

After discussing the details, Bai Wu was pressed for time as he needed to return to the Baichuan region to persuade those prisoners from Shudu who had come from afar.

Before departing, with his back to Xie Yingjie, Bai Wu said:

"If Baichuan City holds out, it means humanity will have the capacity to explore any region of this world. Aside from Zero who will provide you with memories, I will also help you find Professor Tao. I keep my word. It’s something I promised Jing Si a long time ago."

Xie Yingjie was taken aback.

He had indeed forgotten many things, with some very important memories given to Zero. But there was one thing he had not forgotten.

Jing Si, himself, Old Tao... None of them were the savior that Jing Liu spoke of.

Was there really a savior?

Perhaps it was just a lie Jing Liu used to comfort his older brother. At least in the seven hundred years since, Jing Liu hadn’t found this person.

But in that moment, he couldn’t help but think about Jing Liu’s prophecy, that a savior would appear in this world, someone with an antibody, one that completely isolates the Evil Fallen.

...

...

Outside the tower, Zao Lake Village.

After a period of devouring, Hong Yin had completely absorbed the Lake God’s resentment. Her spiritual power and even her terms had increased.

Not many Evil Fallen can grow as rapidly as Hong Yin.

In a world distorted by emotions, an Evil Fallen that could use resentment as its energy, at its core, was already somewhat akin to the Jing Family’s existence.

Of course, the Well Level creatures are a more pure aggregation.

Hong Yin herself didn’t care.

After the Lake God’s death, she felt bored. Seven hundred years in the sanatorium, she endured long and lonely years.

But lately... since the arrival of Bai Wu, this ability to counteract loneliness had diminished.

She longed for Bai Wu.

In this vast region, she was the only living being. Perhaps she could converse with the resentful spirits in the balloons, but they were even more boring—

Eat humans, eat humans, eat humans, eat humans...

These guys all just wanted to eat humans.

Hong Yin had thought she was doomed to pass the long stretches of time in boredom, with perhaps occasional visits from Bai Wu...

But today, she noticed... by Zao Lake... there was an additional deer.

All white, with antlers blooming with flowers.