Chapter 586: Chapter 586
Pang Meiqin didn’t want to comply, but her mind was a total mess, already plunged into chaos and making it impossible to think.
Lu Fan silently embraced Tang Zheng’s leg, grabbing his hand, not wanting to think about anything anymore.
Tang Zheng and Dantai frowned, their minds racing; they were not willing to succumb so easily.
"How about a grand massacre then? Dig each other’s hearts out or perhaps a wild orgy party? What a pity though, Qin Yan, Meiqin, I had high hopes for you girls. Continue to survive, and there will definitely be an opportunity to reach the ’Holy Land,’ to meet them!" The Trojan laughed peculiarly, continuing to provoke everyone, "Given that you’re about to draw the curtain on this opera, I personally send you the sincerest applause and thank you for your splendid performance."
Applause arose, different voices shouting BARVO, cheering for the members of the Central Hammer Squad!
"Enjoy it to the fullest. This is an honor that only the survivors who can proceed to the ’Holy Land’ get to enjoy!" A phantom of the Black Cube was projected through the wristwatch, spinning, all sides of the hexagonal screen showing various life forms clapping— some were humans, but some were not.
"Where is the Holy Land?" Dantai frowned and asked, "Can this last wish of mine be granted?"
"Tsk, tsk, a mere ant wants to know where the Holy Land is?" The Trojan mockingly laughed at Dantai, "In this lifetime, you won’t have any chance."
"Should I use the card Yin Shangwu gave me?" Tang Zheng’s right hand moved towards his chest. Still, feeling Lu Fan gripping his left hand tightly, the fingers whitening, he abandoned that thought and started considering the chances of survival. As for what the ’Holy Land’ is, that wasn’t something to worry about now.
"Silver Trojan, it’s been observed that every time after the annihilation of the Trojan Squad, the Red Trojan Horse has always spared a survivor to assist the newbies next time. How do you explain this?" Tang Zheng remembered the privilege the American team had enjoyed in the Cretaceous Period.
"Oh, yes, that’s the rule. After all, you ants are too weak, without seniors helping, a team consisting only of newbies would definitely be wiped out. How about it? You guys also want to leave a survivor? However, only the last living one can enjoy that privilege. Alright, I am leaving now, good luck with your complete annihilation!"
The Trojan disappeared immediately, ignoring Pang Meiqin’s calls, leaving her unanswered.
Chen Hong and Xu Liangmao’s expressions shifted somewhat, stealthily watching Tang Zheng and the rest. As long as they weren’t complete idiots, they would understand that the Trojan’s words would incite an intense internal conflict.
"Don’t be impulsive, killing a teammate will deduct one thousand points. Even if someone manages to survive and go back, they will still end up with negative points, and unavoidable eradication by the Trojan." Qin Yan hurriedly yelled. Discover more novels at novel✦fire.net
"Bai Chuan, kill them, let Tang Zheng go back." Ai Yixin whispered into her husband’s ears, "He’s helped us out many times, it’s time to pay him back."
"Mmm." Chu Baichuan understood himself; killing newbies would deduct one thousand points. Tang Zheng was strong enough to kill everyone here for sure, but he might lack the time, and possibly the will to do that, so he had to do it himself.
"Hopefully, he will consider the fact that Bai Chuan helped him, and resurrect Bai Chuan. In that case, we might be able to replay the game." Ai Yixin did not tell her husband about this tiny hope. Still, she found it unlikely, at least Lu Fan would be the one to be resurrected before her husband.
Chu Baichuan passionately kissed his wife’s lips, then rose resolutely, accepting the Thunderstorm rifle his wife handed over and fired at Chen Hong, who was closest to him.
"You’re insane." Yu Manli, who was standing opposite Chen Hong, saw this coming and immediately pulled Chen Hong to the side, as the thunderball whizzed past, exploding and scattering the wall.
"Tang Zheng, don’t act rashly, I’ll help you finish them all off." Chu Baichuan roared.
Upon hearing these words, Qin Yan and Lu Fan, who initially were about to attack Chu Baichuan, stopped immediately; even Pang Meiqin couldn’t pull the trigger in the end.
"He’s not lying. Killing each of us gives him a thousand points, but if he kills us, he’s dead when he gets back. Besides, he can’t defeat Tang Zheng." Qin Yan remained calm, catching on at once, and swept a cold gaze towards Dantai and Yu Manli.
"I can kill for Tang Zheng." Yu Manli pulled out a dagger in an instant, pressing it against Chen Hong’s neck. If not for Tang Zheng immediately yelling for her to stop, Chen Hong’s head would have been separated from his body.
Feeling the cold steel against his neck, and seeing Yu Manli’s emotionless icy face, Chen Hong’s legs began to tremble uncontrollably. He could no longer hold in his urine, and it leaked out, dripping onto the ground.
Lu Fan was even more direct. He drew his Thunderstorm rifle and started shooting towards Xu Liangmao, while the quicksand formed by the sand dust hindered everyone else’s movements except for Tang Zheng’s.
If Xu Liangmao hadn’t been on guard, he would not have been able to dodge this round of fire.
"Stop, have you all gone mad?" Tang Zheng roared in anger.
"I can die, but uncle must go back, this is what I owe you." Lu Fan was stubborn and had completely ignored Tang Zheng’s words. His gunshot hit Xu Liangmao, breaking one of his legs. The unlucky man toppled over, then had his other leg shot as well, groaning in agony.
"Tang Zheng, I am repaying you with what I owed you." Qin Yan resolved herself and started to attack Yu Manli. Dantai was as good as half-dead, posing no threat.
"Tang Zheng, please believe me. After killing them, I will commit suicide!" Yu Manli knew she could not escape. She wasn’t strong, and she wasn’t close to them, so she would definitely be amongst the first to be sacrificed. Hence, she had to declare her loyalty and see if there were any other opportunities to turn the tide. However, Yu Manli was already prepared for death, taking the initiative might make Tang Zheng remember her good deeds and use ten thousand points to resurrect her.
"Stop! I have a way to go back." Tang Zheng shouted. Deep down, he was touched beyond words. What more could he ask for than to have such loyal teammates to face life and death with?
"Yes, after killing them, we will kill ourselves. Tang Zheng is the strongest, he will definitely survive, and then he can resurrect us." Pang Meiqin blurted out. All of a sudden, she dashed towards the temple’s exit, "I’m going to kill Weiguo and Xu Biyun."
"Come back, don’t let the Trojan horse trick you." Tang Zheng roared again, "Furthermore, we don’t know if Ruan Feifei is dead or alive. What if she’s still alive, won’t you die for nothing?"
"We have to try." Ai Yixin also pointed his weapon at the others, not caring whether he would die.
"Don’t be impulsive, I surrender." Dantai simply threw away his weapon. In his heart, he admired Tang Zheng even more. Only at such times could Tang Zheng’s people skills be truly appreciated. Ai Yixin may not sincerely care about Tang Zheng, but they believe in Tang Zheng’s character. They believe that he would take their apology and work to collect points to resurrect them. After all, the old soldier was the best example, only Tang Zheng would be willing to spend ten thousand points to resurrect someone.
"Stop causing trouble, go kill Ramses II now and see if there’s any chance of turning things around." Tang Zheng was frustrated. He could read Dantai’s thoughts. In his severely injured state, Dantai would surely die. He might as well do Tang Zheng a favor before he goes.
"It’s not safe, better to send uncle back." Lu Fan disagreed. Moreover, while they were under a ceasefire, he had completely tied up their legs with sand.
"I surrender." Xu Liangmao, left with only one leg, saw no way out, gritted his teeth, and readily threw away his rifle, trying to take advantage of Tang Zheng’s kind nature.
"I, I... surrender." Chen Hong’s lips trembled, unable to form a complete sentence.
Aima was completely stunned. The instant outbreak of infighting in the team had left him flabbergasted and incredulous. They were killing, not for their own survival but for Tang Zheng. What had this man done to make them entrust their lives to him?
"Given the Trojan’s inclination to mock, under these circumstances it would certainly taunt us, but it ran away instead, obviously afraid of saying too much and exposing itself." Tang Zheng picked a flimsy excuse, deciding to first calm everyone down.
"Alright, how do we find the King? Five minutes have already passed." Pang Meiqin said anxiously, she didn’t want to die if there was a chance of survival. (To be continued. If you piece, feel free to promote it on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest source of motivation.)